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Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pmButler Park -
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The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keep It Weird in Austin!
The Acro-Cats tour supports Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rock Cats Rescue is focused on saving cats "One Click at a Time" through cat welfare, rescue, and adoption. The Acro-Cats show promotes the importance of bonding and training cats with positive reinforcement, while also finding homes for rescued cats.Apr. 24-May 5Long Center for the Performing Arts
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Austin Home & Garden Show
Whether you're looking to remodel your house or merely gawk at the work of pros, this gathering of experts and vendors has the goods. This year features a guest appearance by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition host and carpenter on TLC’s Trading Spaces, Ty Pennington.Fri.-Sun., Jan. 10-12. Adults, $8-10; ages 60 & up, $8; ages 16 & under, free. -
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Adaptive Climbing Day
Adaptive climbers of all experience levels can drop in anytime between 1-5pm or stay and climb all day. Catalyst Sports will spend the morning (9am-noon) training volunteers (no former experience required; just make sure you register ahead of time). Screening of Sterling Ropes' "Adaptive" short and free beer for all at 6pm!Sat., Jan. 11, 1-5pm. Free (volunteer registration required). -
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Austin Stationary 5K
Rescheduled from December, this 5K – part of the Austin Events 2020 wall calendar "Secret Unpublished Event" series – is just like other runs, except you stand in a line and run in place. This is for real: You can be a runner or supporter.Sat., Jan. 11, 1-3pm. Free. -
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Dog Days at the Wildflower Center
Grab your canine bestie and head to the Wildflower Center to get those tails on trails.Sat.-Sun., Jan. 11-12, 9am-5pm. $5-12. -
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Family Saturday: Twisty Totems
Knead different colors together to concoct your own vibrant clay, then mold it into a new kind of creature during this workshop inspired by Cameron Jamie’s totem on Laguna Gloria's grounds.Sat., Jan. 11, 11am-3pm. Free with RSVP.
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2020 Point in Time Count Volunteers Needed
ECHO is looking for 800 volunteers to make its annual count of everyone experiencing homelessness in Austin and Travis County a success. The 2020 count takes place Jan. 25. Anyone 18 or older can participate; volunteers will work in teams counting folks in their assigned area. Others can collect donations for the care packages distributed during the count.Nov. 18-Jan. 21Online -
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28th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
The Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity – a nonprofit charity org supporting health care in Poland – is an annual global public fundraiser and 2020 marks its first year in Austin. The fam-friendly event features live music from Blowcomotion, the Planet Texas, and Polish artist Amy Maniak; free yoga classes; a book swap; arts & crafts vendors; kids' activities; auctions; CPR classes; and more. Money raised will be transferred to finance the purchase of medical equipment for pediatric surgery and subsequent treatment in Poland.Sat., Jan. 11, 2-6pm. Free. -
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Abolition of Policing Workshop
Attend for a workshop, developed by Critical Resistance, on understanding police work and address questions raised in the practical resistance.Sat., Jan. 11, 2-5pm -
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Bridal Extravaganza
You said yes so now what? Peruse exhibitor booths and meet with wedding professionals.Sat.-Sun., Jan. 11-12, noon-5pm. $15. -
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Candidate Debate & Forum
Join Black Austin Democrats, Pflugerville Area Democrats, East TC Democrats, South East Democratic Alliance, and Northeast TC Democrats for a candidate forum with folks running for office in the county.Sat., Jan. 11, 11am-4pm. Free. -
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Chicken Keeping Class
Learn how chicken-keeping and composting methods go hand in hand to lower what goes into the landfill.Sat., Jan. 11, 11am. Free. -
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Community Engagement Day: 360 Cleanup
Help Keep Austin Beautiful staff clean up the Xmas tree decorations along Loop 360.Sat., Jan. 11, 9am-noon7700 Capital of TX Hwy. N. -
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Community Feedback on Safety & Mobility Projects
Review and provide feedback for the draft 2020 Mobility Annual Plan, which includes sidewalks, safe routes to school, bikeways, urban trails, intersection safety, Vision Zero improvements, and more. Funded by the 2016 Mobility Bond, the final 2020 MAP is expected to be released in early March.Provide feedback through Feb. 2, 2020Online -
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Composting Class
Learn how to keep food waste out of the landfill. Residents paying the Clean Community Fee qualify for a $75 rebate on a home composting system, so attend a class, then apply!Sat., Jan. 11, 12:15pm. Free. -
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Drifters & Seekers at Buzz Mill
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Fit and Fearless Open House
With New Year's resolutions in the air, try out Krav Maga, kickboxing, and more classes for free. Donate blood at We Are Blood's on-site mobile drive and you'll have the chance to spin a wheel o' prizes, too.Sat., Jan. 11, 9:30am-12:30pm. Free. -
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Free Drip Irrigation Workshop
Learn how to install a drip irrigation system from Travis County Master Gardener irrigation experts.Sat., Jan. 11, 10am-noon. Free.Freedom Home Baptist Church, 3405 Oak Springs Dr. -
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Gospel Music Festival
Gospel groups from around the state converge in the seaside town for a weekend of music.Fri.-Sat., Jan. 10-11Rockport -
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Guided Tours of Jacob’s Well Nature Area
Master Naturalists guide visitors through the history, flora, and fauna of the headwaters of Cypress Creek. Reservations requested.Sat., Jan. 11, 25, 9am. Free.Wimberley -
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Honk! Prom!: Honk!TX Fundraiser Show
Get your best prom outfit together and catch performances from local Honk! bands Mazel Tov Kocktail Hour, Blowocomotion, Moontower Brass Band, and more.Sat., Jan. 11, 8:30pm. $10 suggested donation. -
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Huston-Tillotson Men's Basketball
Vs. Louisiana State University-Alexandria: Thu., Jan. 9, 7:30pm. Vs. Louisiana State University-Shreveport: Sat., Jan. 11, 4pm -
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Huston-Tillotson Women's Basketball
Vs. Louisiana State University-Alexandria: Thu., Jan. 9, 5:30pm. Vs. Louisiana State University-Shreveport: Sat., Jan. 11, 2pm -
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NAMI Central Texas: Workshop for Family Members
For people who have loved ones with a mental health condition, this workshop covers diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation, and NAMI resources.Sat., Jan. 11, 1-5pm. Free (registration required). -
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Rainey Shared Streets Pilot
This Austin Transportation and Austin Police pilot program will test the temporary closure of Rainey Street to motor vehicle traffic Thursdays-Saturdays, 9pm-2:30am, in the model of the long-running Sixth Street shutdowns. The pilot period runs through March 8, 2020.Rainey Street -
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Ready, Set, Plant!
Join TreeFolks to plant tree seedlings to improve wildlife habitats, reduce erosion, and improve water quality! All supplies (plus coffee and light refreshments) provided.Sat., Jan. 11, 9am-noon. Free. -
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Safe Baby Academy
Parents and caregivers are invited to learn how to keep babies safe and sound.Sat., Jan. 11, 9am. Free. -
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Talk Money to Me
Pop-up conference focusing on ways to build financial stability and wealth. Hosted by Bravely Go, a women-owned local business dedicated to closing the wage and investing gap.Sat., Jan. 11, 9am-4pm. $87-97.The Riveter, 1145 W. Fifth -
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Texas School Safety Summit
A two-day summit focused on creating safer schools to improve students' lives with educators, community members, and school safety specialists.Fri., Jan. 10, 8am-4pm; Sat., Jan. 11, 8am-noon. $150.5701 Springdale Rd. -
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Texas Stars
Vs. Toronto Marlies: Fri.-Sat., Jan. 10-11, 7pm. Vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins: Wed., Jan. 15, 7pm -
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Texas State Men's Basketball
Vs. Coastal Carolina: Thu., Jan. 9, 7pm. Vs. Appalachian State: Sat., Jan. 11, 4pmStrahan Arena, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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Transgender Health: Complex Medical Case Studies
Central Texas providers share case studies on providing culturally competent medical care for trans and nonbinary patients. Medical providers are the target audience, but med students and novices are also welcome.Registration open! Event: Thu., Feb. 20, 6pmDell Pediatric Research Institute, 1400 Barbara Jordan Blvd -
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Volunteers Needed to Make a Difference During Tax Season
United Way of Williamson County is looking for volunteers to help with free tax prep services in Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Liberty Hill, and Taylor. Work includes tax prep, translating, and greeting. No prior experience necessary, as a free training is provided, complete with IRS certification.: The sites will be open from Jan. 28 through April 15. Bilingual folks are sorely needed. Email, call, or visit the website for more info.Nov. 22-Jan. 23Apply online -
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We Are Blood: Franklin BBQ Dinner Raffle
In celebration of National Blood Donor Month, anyone who donates blood or platelets between Jan. 2-15 will be entered into a drawing to win a free private dinner at Franklin (Sat., Feb. 8). For the chance to be one of these lucky 20 guests, schedule an appointment at www.weareblood.org.Jan. 2-15Austin-area We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Workshop: Stargazing 101
Learn what to look for in the night sky and how light pollution affects us, and discover what tools can help you stargaze and how to use them.Sat., Jan. 11, noon-1pm. Free with admission. -
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Yoga Therapy Series for Infertility
This five-week series geared toward those experiencing infertility utilizes the tools of yoga to help reduce stress.Dec. 7-Jan. 11 (except Dec. 28). Saturdays, 1:30-5pm. $180.Be Well Austin, 1906 W. Koenig
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.Ongoing. $50.
