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General Events for Thu., May 20
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    BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum

    Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.
    Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.  
    Online
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    City of Austin "How to Help" Portal

    Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.
    Ongoing  
    Online
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    Create & Heal: Art and the Celebration of Life With Dawn Okoro

    Create & Heal works to help our community process the senseless killing of Black and brown people in America. Facilitated by Dr. Jacqueline Smith-Francis and opened with libations from Iya Nailah I. Akinyémi-Sankofa.
    Thu., May 20, 7pm  
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    Donate Blood, Get $5 at Torchy’s

    We Are Blood is partnering with Torchy’s Tacos to give all blood donors a $5 Taco Money card to use toward a purchase at any Torchy’s Tacos (while supplies last). Appointments mandatory; call or schedule online.
    May 15-31  
    We Are Blood centers & mobile drives
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    Dress for Success Austin Virtual Restaurant Series

    Nonprofit DFSA is partnering with four ATX staples to support Austin women and local restaurants and bring you delicious meals all month. Dinner for two will include a basket with wine or Tito's cocktails and either precooked dinners or prepped-to-cook ingredients with instructions. You'll Zoom in with the restaurant of the week for a chat about the meal and drink pairing, plus inspiring news from DFSA, which provides career support and business attire to women striving for financial independence.
    Thursdays in May, 6:30pm. $100 per week; $325 for four-part series.  
    Virtual
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    Escape the Box

    Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.
    Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75.  
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    Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes

    Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.
    Ongoing  
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    Maravilla at the Domain Lunch & Learn

    Learn more about senior living at Maravilla in an informative presentation and tour of the community, then enjoy a specially prepared lunch. RSVP via phone or email.
    Thu., May 20, 11:30am. Free.  
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    Night Vibes

    An evening of drinking and shopping vintage and handcrafted items with Eastside Pop Up under the beautiful Texas sky.
    Thu., May 20, 6-10pm  
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    RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants

    The RENT Assistance Program application portal is now open, and provides $25 million of direct support for income-eligible Austin renters who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the eligibility details and apply online, or call 512/488-1397.
    March 15-June 18  
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    Repeat Platelet Donors Get Special Gift

    Platelet donors at We Are Blood will receive a limited-edition "Donate Platelets Y'all" T-shirt when they donate twice in May. Appointments required; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
    May 1-31. Free.  
    We Are Blood donor centers
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    Volunteer Days at ACR

    Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays  
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    Zero-Waste Webinar

    Keep Texas Beautiful presents a webinar about goals in the drive toward waste-free communities, including national and local speakers.
    Thu., May 20, 1-2pm. Free.  
    Online

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