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    2023 Legacy Business Month

    Preservation Austin's inaugural Legacy Business Month is designed to encourage Austinites to celebrate and support the institutions that define so much of Austin’s culture. Pick up a passport to guide your way through 13 local businesses that have been in operation for 20 years or more, such as Peter Pan Mini-Golf, the Paramount Theatre, and Cisco’s, and show your love to some of Austin's most iconic treasures.
    Oct. 1-30. Free.  
    Passports available at BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar; Zilker Taproom, 1701 E. Sixth
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    ACL Festival Load-In Closures

    As the massive ACL Fest gets geared up, the city has issued a reminder that there will be various road and park closures leading up to the festival that starts Oct. 6. Get all the details and a handy map online.
    Sept. 25-Oct. 5  
    Zilker Park and surrounding area
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    Belles & Chimes Pinball Meetup

    Women and nonbinary pinball players are welcome to join this casual pinball group for all levels, meeting at Bender Bar on first Wednesdays of the month and Cidercade on third Wednesdays.
    First & third Wednesdays, 8pm  
    Bender Bar, 321 W. Ben White #300; Cidercade, 600 E. Riverside
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    Buddhist Meditation

    Asenath Avinash, who has over a decade of experience practicing both Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, leads an hourlong meditation session. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.
    Wednesdays, noon. Donations appreciated.  
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    Digital Inclusion Week

    The city offers a host of events for residents to learn more about the digital divide and how to achieve digital inclusion and equity, kicking off with the Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit at Moody Center and wrapping with a Tech for All Fest at Eastside Early College High School. Two events feature Dell's Alienware Mobile Gaming Lounge with 12 fully equipped battle stations that include Fortnite, Alienware merch, and more. Get the full schedule online.
    Oct. 2-7  
    Various locations
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    First Wednesday Dark Sky Place Coaching

    Are you helping your local community, park, reserve, sanctuary or urban park apply as an International Dark Sky Place? Or are you starting to think about it? Gather to connect with others doing the same thing and be coached by DarkSky Texas volunteers who have experience with IDSP applications.
    First Wednesdays, 5pm. Free.
    Virtual
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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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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
    Ongoing
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    Marshall Middle School Grand Opening Celebration

    A ceremony will be held in the gymnasium, then attendees are invited to an open house with refreshments and food provided by the Navarro BBQ team, entertainment in the courtyard, and tours of the school.
    Wed., Oct. 4, 4-6pm  
    Marshall MS, 4401 Tilley
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    Open Mic Night

    Celebrate Banned Book Week and freedom of speech with a night of music, poetry, and expression. You bring your voice and your art, and they'll provide a piano, guitar, and microphone.
    Wed., Oct. 4, 7:30-9pm. Free.  
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    Taco’bout a Deal!

    We Are Blood partners with Torchy's Tacos to offer vouchers for a free taco when you donate blood.
    Oct. 1-15
    We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives
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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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    Volunteer Builders Welcome at Habitat for Humanity

    Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers age 18 and up in their construction program to assist in building six new homes in Northeast Austin, with shifts Saturdays and weekdays through December.
    Ongoing

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