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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 5  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
  • 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-2pm  
    Butler Park
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    2019 Adolescent Health Symposium

    A discussion on the connection between peer pressure and teen substance abuse, how to incorporate youth perspectives in a clinic setting, teen legal consent rights, and more. Continuing education units will be available.
    Wed., April 3, 5:15-7:45pm
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    Absolute Beginning PILATES Group Reformer Workout

    This class is perfect for anyone looking for an intro to pilates.
    Feb. 27-April 3. Wednesdays, 6:30pm. $140 / 6 weeks.
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    Austin Bat Cave's School Supplies Drive

    Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit organization that offers free creative writing programs to local youth ages 6 to 18, is holding a school supplies drive through April. If you would like to donate pencils, pens, paper, tape, composition notebooks, or any other classroom supplies, email heather@austinbatcave.org to learn how and where to drop off your items.
    March 11-April 30. Free.
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    Austin Beer Run Club – Weekly Beer Run

    Please arrive to Uncle Billy's by 6:30 as the run will begin precisely at 6:45. The fall/winter route is a 5k figure eight around the Long Center. An organizer will go over the route prior to the start, and route details can be found on the website. All speeds are welcome. Stick around for a post-run beer.: Free validated parking is available in the Uncle Billy's garage. Additional parking can be found on Kinney Avenue and near the Butler Shores softball fields on Toomey Road.: For ABRC events, all beer runners run at their own risk. Please use caution and exercise good judgment as ABRC is not responsible for injury or accidents.
    Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Free.
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    Bike to Work Day 2019 Kickoff

    Guests will learn more about what's planned for the day, including fueling stations, the morning city hall event, Bike Home from Work Party, and fun new ideas for 2019. Want to get involved? Sign up to volunteer, work a fueling station, be a company captain and more.
    Wed., April 3, 6-9pm. Free.  
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    Community Quilt Mosaic Project

    This is a series of four workshops where participants will be part of the design process to collaborate to make and glaze ceramic tiles that will be included in a large 5’ x 6’ mosaic artwork that will be installed at the entrance of the Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center.
    Wed., April 10, 11am. Free.
    Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, 2800 Webberville Rd
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    Don't Mess With Texas K-12 Art Contest

    Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite Texas students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the Don’t Mess With Texas calendar. Students with the top 13 designs will have their work featured; one winner will be selected from each grade.
    Deadline: Mon., April 22. Free.
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    Free Composting Class

    Learn how to turn your food scraps and lawn clippings into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants, garden, or lawn.
    Wed., April 3, 6pm. Free.  
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat., 9am-4pm. Free.  
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 9am-5pm. Free.  
    Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info. ASL appointments for the deaf/hard of hearing available at this location.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.  
    Community Financial Center South, 2600 W. Stassney
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Fri., 11am-4pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Thu., 11am-8pm; Sat., 10am-4pm. Free.  
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.  
    Community Financial Center North, 5900 Airport
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    GAACC Women's Club: Declutter & Transform

    In this Women's Club gathering, organization coach Jenny Brown will share how decluttering your home can transform your life. She will show why the old way of getting organized doesn't work and how tidying up the right way can lead to being a better parent, spouse, friend, and business owner.
    Wed., April 3, 11:30am. $15, members; $20, nonmembers.  
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    Google: Help Customers Find You!

    An intro course on building websites with high Google ranking. Class is taught by a UT Instructor and counts toward the Business Skills Certification.
    Wed., April 3, 6-9pm. $35.  
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    High Noon Talk: Texas Petroglyphs

    Held on the first Wednesday of every month, High Noon Talks highlight interesting and often untold topics through this casual lunch-time lecture.
    Wed., April 3, noon-1pm. Free.  
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    Hump Day Nooner Ride

    Don't have a job or have an understanding boss? Take some time to get in a quick ride and a bite to eat along the way.
    Wednesdays, 11:45am
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    National Public Health Week

    Celebrating the contributions of public health with Austin Public Health, which strives to protect and improve Austinites' health and well-being.
    April 2-8  
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    Real Austin Tour

    This “bucket list tour” gives you a city overview in just two hours. Get acquainted with Austin's art, music, culture, food, history, parks, and famous people while touring major landmarks, lesser-known gems, neighborhoods, and food trucks. And, with the Mercedes tour van, you'll be riding in style.
    Multiple tours daily, starting at 10:30am. $35.
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    ROKA Weekly Pop-Up Shop Run Club

    Join ROKA, the Trail Foundation, FitJoy, and Waterloo for a free weekly run series, followed by snacks and beverages. For every sunglass purchase made, ROKA will donate $10 to the Trail Foundation.
    Wednesdays in April, 6:30pm. Free.  
    ROKA Pop-up, 408 W. Second
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    Round Top Antiques Fair

    Dealers set up in the fields along Hwy. 237 selling everything imaginable from jewelry to farming implements.
    Mon.-Sat., April 1-6
    Round Top
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    Sherwood Forest Faire

    Get out your corsets and chain-mail and join the fun and fantasy in the medieval village with scads of performances each day, plus food, shopping, live music, jousting, and unparalleled people watching.
    Weekends, March 2-April 21. $22 ($12, child).  
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    The DSACT Cocktail Bash

    A night of dining, music, and games, plus a chance to participate in a live auction. Donations will be put toward programs and services for DSACT members with Down syndrome.
    Wed., April 3, 7-10pm. $85+.  
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    Walk With a Doc

    Trail walk, blood pressure check, and cholesterol screening with guest speaker Dr. Milligan, DPT.
    Wed., April 3, 8:30am. Free.
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    Women's Self-Defense

    The class is taught by Amy Winters and is open to anyone who identifies as a woman. Your first class as well as the first Wednesday of the month is always free.
    Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm
    Krav Maga ATX, 3906 Warehouse Row

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