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UT Pre-College Showcase in Latin American Studies
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) at UT Austin hosts a pre-college showcase. Free for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors accompanied by a parent or guardian. Lunch included. Registration required. Complete details available online. Jump-start your college journey!Sat. Jul. 20, 9am-3pmBenson Latin American Collection, 2nd Floor
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Early Voting
Cast your vote for Propositions A and B, two city-based citizen initiatives placed on the ballot by local petition drives; one Travis County prop regarding the Hotel Occupancy Tax; and 10 state constitutional amendments. For more info and our endorsements, visit austinchronicle.com/elections.Oct. 21-Nov. 1. Mon.-Sat., 7am-7pm; Sun., noon-6pmWherever you see a “Vote Here/Aquí” sign -
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House of Torment
Step into your worst nightmare at this fright farm in North Austin. Known for its high production values and immersive scare tactics, this is one up from watching horror movies all month. New this year are outdoor horror screenings for those who enjoy their spine tingling in fear.Oct. 3-6, 9-31; Nov. 1-2. $20+. -
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Victory Screening: This is the original, Eisenhower-era version of the sci-fi story in which a community of human beings is replaced by identical-seeming but emotionless pod people.Mon., Oct. 21, 7pm
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Austin Pond Society Meeting
Speaker Deena Spellman shares the combined uses of herbs for gardening and culinary purposes.Mon., Oct. 21, 6:30-9pm. Free. -
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Bears & Bedtime Toy Drive
Stop by your nearest Mattress Firm to donate new, unwrapped teddy bears, stuffed animals, and other bedtime toys for foster youth in the Austin community.Through Dec. 16Austin-area Mattress Firm stores -
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Bethany Lutheran Pumpkin Patch
'Tis the season to take a stroll through the pumpkin patch. Leave time to explore the photo ops and other fam-friendly activities.Oct. 11-31. Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., 9am-6pm -
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Bikin' Betties Social Ride
Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, minigolf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.Mondays, 8pm -
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BMX Safety Youth Program Fall Enrollment
Among the lessons students will learn are personal development, BMX bicycle safety, bicycle handling and maneuvers, bicycle care and maintenance, and BMX ethics in the park.Various locations -
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Capital Metro Open House: Project Connect + MetroRapid Corridors
Learn about the proposed MetroRapid corridors (they're proposing going from the two we have to seven – we say YES!) via the virtual open house, available online through Oct. 24. You can email comments during that time to the address provided.Open house: Tue., Sept. 24, 5:30-7:30pm. Virtual open house online through Thu., Oct. 24 -
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City:One Challenge Innovation Networking Event
East Austin community members, entrepreneurs, architects, urban planners, designers, and more are invited to learn about the challenge (improving mobility and healthy living in Austin) and how to submit a proposal for up to $100K in pilot funding.Mon., Oct. 21, 6-8pm. Free. -
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Cuero Celebrates Warhol
The town famous for the cattle herds trailing north welcomes Andy Warhol’s Cowboys and Indians series, along with art by Bob “Daddy-O” Wade, John Nieto, John Moyers, Billy Schenck, and Ira Yeager.Oct. 11-Nov. 17Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, Cuero -
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District 10 Town Hall & Office Hours
Join Council Member Alison Alter to discuss the city’s revamped land development code. Thirty-minute, one-on-one appointments with staff can be scheduled online.Mon., Oct. 21, 7-9pm -
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Fashion for Good
Fashion for Good spotlights emerging and established brands that focus on sustainability, ethics, and giving back. The weeklong event culminates in nine charities featured in an inclusive runway show.Oct. 19-26. Badges, $115-475.Various locations -
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Foundations of Everyday Leadership
A four-part online training on the “head to heart” of everyday leadership, individual decision making, group decision making, and managing motivation. Students should expect 4-6 hours of material weekly for a total of 16-24 hours of training with one in-person session.Offered Mon., Sept. 30-Fri., Nov. 15. $35.Online -
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Special Screenings
Ghostbusters Movie Party (1984)
Ghostbusters mined the comedy-horror genre way before it became the fashionably ironic and overused format it is today.Mon., Oct. 21, 7pm -
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Ghostbusters Movie Party (1984)
Ghostbusters mined the comedy-horror genre way before it became the fashionably ironic and overused format it is today.Mon., Oct. 21, 7:15pm -
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Golf for a Goal
Four-person scramble golf tournament. There will be a silent auction, a raffle, and a longest-drive contest. Proceeds benefit Brady’s Bridge afterschool program for kids with special needs.Mon., Oct. 21, 1:30-7pm. $90 per player.Teravista Golf Club, 4332 Teravista Club Dr., Round Rock -
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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
Let’s Roam’s Austin Ghost Hunt
Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and tour the haunted sites in Downtown – think more hotels and mansions, less West Sixth bars at closing time. No reservations, no tour guides, and fun for all ages.Oct. 1-31. $11.1006 Colorado -
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Melanated Book Drive
Community Advocacy & Healing Project hosts their annual POC book drive for the holidays so donate or offer your volunteer services when it comes time to distribute.: Community members are also invited to attend check-ins at the Carver Museum (1161 Angelina), on Thu., Nov. 21 and Mon., Nov. 25, 6:30-8:30pm.Drop off: Monday Friday, Oct. 17-Dec. 4, 9am-3pmMission Capital, 8303 N. Mopac Expy -
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Music & Movement in Motion: An Active Aging Movement Class
Each week will include a simple warm-up, movement steps, and music.Sept. 30-Oct. 21. Mondays, 10:45-11:25am. $15 for four weeks. -
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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
Pioneer Pumpkin Patch
Pick a patch of Pioneer pumpkins (now say it five times fast).Through Oct. 31. Daily, 10am-4pm -
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Satellite Cup
Hosted by New American restaurant Satellite and Big Insurance Solutions, this four-man golf scramble benefits Gorzycki Middle School's golf team. Sign up by email at [email protected].Mon., Oct. 21 -
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Texas State Women's Golf
Jim West Challenge.Sun.-Mon., Oct. 20-21Kissing Tree Golf Club, 201 Kissing Tree Ln., San Marcos -
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Special Screenings
The Lost Boys (1987)
Halloween at Flix: The Lost Boys intelligently traverses the treacherous ground of teenagers and vampirism. The cast includes an Eighties hodge-podge of the ubiquitous Coreys and at least two of Julia Roberts' exes.Mon., Oct. 21, 7pm, 7:45pm -
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We Are Blood: New Shirt on the Block for Double Donors
Folks who donate at least twice between Sept. 1-Nov. 30 will receive a Sustaining Donor card for an exclusive T-shirt that can be redeemed at the end of November.Sept. 1-Nov. 30. Free.Austin-area We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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We Are Blood: Tacodeli Vouchers
Donate blood or platelets between Oct. 21-26 and receive a voucher good for one Tacodeli breakfast taco (while supplies last).Mon.-Sat., Oct. 21-26. Free.We Are Blood Austin-area donor centers and mobile drives -
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Young Voices of Austin Volunteer Call
The youth services nonprofit is in need of tutor and enrichment activity volunteers on Mondays from 4-5:30pm or 6-7pm.Mondays. Through March 23. Free.First Austin, 901 Trinity -
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Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest
Kids (ages 5-10) are invited to create and enter an original drawing of the Zilker Holiday Tree. Top three winners from each age category (5-7 & 8-10) will help light the Zilker Holiday Tree on Dec. 1. See website for rules & entry instructions.Through Fri., Nov. 1, 5pm (deadline). Free.See online for delivery and mailing address
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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.
