• Drop by Chado Tea Market (4616 Triangle Ave. #408, 206-0524, www.chadoteamarket.com) for an art opening where a portion of the proceeds of every art piece sold will benefit Project Transitions (www.projecttransitions.org). This event, the first in a series planned to benefit various local nonprofits, will include light hors d’oeuvres, tea tastings, live music, door prizes, and chair massages. Friday, Nov. 7, 6-9pm.
• The entire Austin Farmers’ Market will be transported to the Browning Hangar at the new Mueller development to help the residential section of the neighborhood celebrate the opening of its public parks. Farmers’ Market at Mueller is part of a monthlong series of special events planned for the Mueller community
(see www.muelleraustin.com). Saturday Nov. 8, 3-7pm.
• Friday, Nov. 8, is the last day to turn in registration forms and signed rule sheets to enter the Holiday Magic Baking Contest at Faraday’s Kitchen Store (1501-A RR 620 N., 266-5666). The contest itself takes place at the store on Nov. 15. Look for more info and forms at the store or online at
www.faradayskitchenstore.com.
• The second Rude Mechs’ Oyster Club event will benefit the Charles Moore Foundation. Guests can appreciate architectural wonders at the Moore compound while enjoying punches created by the Tipsy Texan bartenders, hot teas from Zhi Tea, and fabulous sweets from Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop. Tickets include a $20 donation to the Moore Foundation, plus membership dues. Reservations required: Call 476-RUDE. Saturday, Nov. 8, 7-10pm.
This article appears in November 7 • 2008.