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Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Steve Adler have issued a local state of disaster for both Travis County and the city of Austin in response to severe winter weather conditions. These declarations will last for no more than seven days, until Feb. 21. They urge residents to seek shelter, stay off the roads unless it's an emergency, and conserve energy. Helpful tips and links to pages such as Austin Energy outage maps are located at AustinTexas.gov.

Austin Disaster Relief Network deployed volunteers to emergency shelters during the storm and is now seeking donations and volunteers for crisis cleanup. If you need assistance, call the hotline at 1-800-329-8052 through March 2.

Local teachers are using the platform Outschool to reach more students to educate about Black history. Check out the many, many activities and classes online by searching "Black History Month" and sort by age group, date, and more.

Austin's Free Lunch program provides home-cooked meals to people experiencing homelessness. Make a donation, or contact them at [email protected] if you or someone you know is in need of support.

Survive2Thrive partnered with Austin Hotel and Lodging Association to provide hotel rooms for the unhoused during the historic freeze. Donations are still being accepted.

Austin ISD has opened four schools to serve as warming centers, 9am-9pm::

• South: Joslin Elementary School, 4500 Menchaca Rd.:
• North: Barrington Elementary School, 400 Cooper Dr.:
• Central (UT campus area): Lee Elementary, 3308 Hampton Rd.:
• Far West area: Murchison Middle School, 3700 North Hills Dr.:

Learn about Austin Justice Coalition's local and statewide advocacy work and find out how to get involved.

The Austin Flea features all local handmade items and vintage wares from some of Austin's most amazing and talented vendors. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for any occasion including jewelry, bath and body products, vintage, original artwork, paper goods, textiles, and so much more.

Join AG Nation by purchasing a 2021 season membership for Major League Rugby's Austin Gilgronis. Matches will be held at Bold Stadium at Circuit of the Americas, and a season pass gets you access to eight home matches and all kinds of perks. Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold will perform after the opening game March 20.

Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.

The Austin Spurs tipped off their 2021 season Feb. 10 in Orlando, and will play 15 games before the top eight teams advance to play a single-elimination playoff. Check the schedule to find out how to watch the games.

Now here's a unique way to celebrate love being in the air: indoor skydiving. The special package includes four flights and videos for two flyers.

Connect with cacao, a heart-opening superfood, followed by gentle movement, a sound bath, and yoga nidra for a complete cosmic experience and deep relaxation. Note: Rescheduled from Valentine's Day due to weather.

Austin's Asian American Cultural Center will post 18 links of various Asian dance and music performances to: help celebrate the arrival of the Golden Ox and put the challenging Year of the Rat behind us.

Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.

Dougherty Arts Center's afterschool program is held over Zoom so students ages 5-12 can connect with others, socialize with peers, and flex their creative skills under the guidance of arts instructors.

Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, inverts, small mammals, feeders, and supplies will be for sale at a discount, and there'll be an educational section for some hands-on learning.

The It’s Time Texas Community Challenge, hosted by statewide nonprofit It’s Time Texas, is working to make healthier lifestyles accessible to all Texans. Participants track healthy activities, like eating healthy foods and doing physical activity, to earn points for their communities and weekly chances to win prizes. Registration is open now!

Join other teens virtually to discuss fantasy and sci-fi books, this month with a focus on the Marvel Universe.

If you are unable to shelter in place, call 311 if you need transportation, or send the following information to [email protected], and they will do their best to assist with the limited resources available::

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• Phone number and/or email:
• Best way or ways to contact you or the person needing assistance:
• Number of individuals requesting transport:
• Special accommodations, e.g. wheelchair use, car seats, pets:
• Pickup address, including ZIP code if possible:
• Drop-off address, if other than a warming center:
• Any other details relevant to your transportation need:

Wander the grounds to shop the rows of vendors selling handcrafted Texas goods from jewelry to tasty: treats.

Start any time and come when you can to one of two levels of hip-hop dance class with a super-fun instructor at Ballet Austin.

Make a reservation online to take a three-hour educational walk through the gorge cut when the Guadalupe River flooded over the dam.

Flow in the shade next to the vines, learn cool wine facts through inventive yoga poses, then sample some of Fall Creek's wines to apply what you learned.

United Way of Williamson County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is offering free drop-off/pickup tax preparation service by appointment only. IRS-certified tax preparers will provide assistance to households earning $57,000 or less annually and to older adults of all income levels, and services are available in English and Spanish.

Due to the pandemic, the annual Whooping Crane Festival has been canceled, but the birding folks are holding small-group tours of local birding sites. Reservations required.

The Austin Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program provides the opportunity for youth to develop the skills and confidence necessary to spark a life-long love of the sport. Register now for spring sessions beginning in March.