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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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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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Austin Silent Book Club
Here's a book club focused on the activity book worms love the most: reading. Bring a book of your choice. For the first half hour there's a chance to meet or catch up with other book lovers followed by a quiet reading hour.Mon., Jan. 13, 6:30-8:30pm. Free. -
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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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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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Creativity Lab
Story Bar and Inward & Artward present a six-week workshop exploring the creative process.Jan. 6-Feb. 17. Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm (excluding Jan. 20). $275. -
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Ladies and Gentlemen: Start Your Art Cars
The Orange Show for Visionary Art is now accepting applications for mobile masterpieces for the 33rd Houston Art Car Parade (April 18).Deadline: Feb. 15Houston -
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Special Called Meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee
See agenda for details (re: issues related to the Municipal Civil Service Commission).Mon., Jan. 13, 1pm -
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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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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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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.
