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    "Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"

    This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
    Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free.
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    Austin Spring Home Show

    Visit a vibrant marketplace of home-related products and services, interactive exhibits and displays, and informative presentations from local and international industry experts.
    March 24-26. Fri., 11am-7pm; Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., 11am-6pm
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    Botanical Glass Fusion Workshop

    Make some beautiful floral glass art, with supplies and instruction provided.
    Fri., March 24, 5pm. $36.  
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    Celebrate the Rodeo With Frost: Chuck Wagon Lunch

    In an annual tradition, Frost welcomes the return of the Austin Livestock Show and Rodeo with a free meal and a fiddler performing live music.
    Fri., March 24, 11:30am-1:30pm. Free.  
    Travis Park Financial Center, 12532 FM 2244, Bee Cave
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    Donate Blood, Get a Free Whataburger

    We Are Blood teams up with Whataburger to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free burger.
    March 13-31  
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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    Field of Light Hosting Silent Disco

    Listen to curated playlists as you peruse the stunning display of 28,000 lights at the wildflower center. While supplies last, 100 complimentary headsets will be available.
    Through March 31. Fri.-Sun., 6-8:30pm. $41 and up.
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Certified volunteers offer free tax prep from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, with service by appointment and walk-ins welcome at many sites. No age or income level restrictions, and no AARP membership required.
    Through April 18. Free.  
    Various locations
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    Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

    This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
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    Habitat For Humanity Builds Homes & Hope

    Austin Habitat is seeking volunteers who are ready to learn how to build a house, have fun, and meet others.
    Ongoing. Free.  
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    Music Bingo

    Twin City Trivia hosts a game wherein song clips are played and the players mark the artists on their set of bingo cards. Come sing along, test your knowledge, and win some prizes!
    Fri., March 24, 7pm  
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    Pluckers March Badness

    Pluckers is giving a special NCAA fan a $1,000 gift card during March Madness, aka March Badness, if they correctly guess the losing teams of the first 32 games. Beginning March 14, come down to your local Plucker Wing Bar and keep up with each game while chugging beer and cramming wings.
    Through April 1. Free.
    Austin-area Pluckers Wing Bar locations
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    SAFE Passport Series

    Join SAFE Young Professionals in a fundraising event for the nonprofit SAFE Alliance, where you'll get a stamp for each event you attend that counts as an entry to a raffle for some cool prizes donated from local businesses.
    Various dates through May 5. $10-40.  
    Various locations
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    Susan G. Komen Big Pink Give Gala

    This gala fundraiser for breast cancer org Susan G. Komen includes a dinner, auction, and entertainment, and honors fashion influencer and writer Nasreen Shahi for her contributions to the community as she shares her journey with breast cancer.
    Fri., March 24, 6:30pm. $350 and up.  
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    Texas State Parks Photo Contest

    Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.
    Deadline: Nov. 27  
    Submit online

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