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Austin Facial Hair Club Six-Month Sprint
Those eager to flaunt their follicular fortitude will be interested in this beard-growing challenge, wherein participants email a babyfaced photo by World Beard Day, then grow with all their might for six months and show off their achievement at Come & Shave It in February, with a variety of very cool prizes at stake beyond the prestige.Enter through Sept. 3 -
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Austin Pedestrian Advisory Council Elections
Austinites passionate about pedestrian issues will want to tune in to the Sept. 12 Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting and consider applying for the group, which is seeking applicants through Sept. 18. Find more info online or email Chair Kat Cox at [email protected].Apply by Sept. 18; elections held Oct. 3 -
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Barks & Brews Adoption Event
Meet adoptable dogs from Austin Humane Society and get treats for yourself and your doggo, with a portion of proceeds going to AHS.Thursdays, 5-7pm. Free. -
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Ecstatic Dance
Connect with yourself and others at this meditative and transcendent barefoot dance night with a live DJ.Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm. $22; $77 for eight-dance membership. -
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Greater Austin Music Census
The live music capital wants to hear from all the folks who give the city its nickname. Adults with a professional interest in music living within the greater Austin metro area are welcome to complete a survey for the music census, which will provide valuable data for community leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies.Through Sept. 9 -
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Japanese Language Classes
The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin has a bunch of classes coming up for anyone wanting to learn how to read, write, and speak Japanese, with mostly online lessons. Private tutoring is also available; email for details.Classes begin early to mid-September. $25 an hour. -
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Pink Pilates Level 1: A Post-Operative Recovery Workshop
A 10-week workshop offered at no cost for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, recovering from surgery, currently in ongoing treatment, and those who've been in Pink Pilates for under a year. Sessions will focus on rehabilitative help in the recovery process, inspiring hope and restoring movement.Sept. 7-Nov. 9. Wednesdays, noon. Free. -
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Pink Pilates Level 2: For Those Continuing Their Recovery Journey
A 10-week breast cancer recovery workshop for those who've participated in Pink Pilates, who are further along in recovery, or who aren't currently in treatment but would like ongoing exercise and support.Sept. 6-Nov. 8. Tuesdays, 1pm. $65 for 10-week workshop. -
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Platelet Donors Urgently Needed
A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Nov. 30We Are Blood donor centers -
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Practiquemos Español
If you know some Spanish but are seeking a low-pressure environment to fine-tune it, this is the place.Mondays & Thursdays, 6pm. Free. -
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Special Edition T-Shirts for We Are Blood Donors
Donate blood and show local pride with a "Give Where You Live" T-shirt.Sept. 1-14. Free.We Are Blood donation centers -
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Tree of the Year Awards
TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.Nominate through Sept. 30 -
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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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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations
