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As an alternative to the annual Aldrich Street Fair, there's now a virtual talent show emceed by Taylor Ellison, co-host of CBS Austin’s We Are Austin. Check the FB event to get details on goodie box giveaways from amazing Aldrich Street businesses, and tune in to the FB Live to see the top five local talents and vote on your favorite.

Austin Public Health, CommUnityCare, and Central Health will be distributing hand sanitizer, masks, and educational materials.

For 10 years The Texas Tribune Festival has invited people from all over the state and country to talk about all things policy, politics, and current events. This year, the entirely virtual conference will feature a month of programming with more than 250 speakers and 100 engaging conversations. With speakers such as Hillary Clinton, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Ted Cruz, and Willie Nelson, you won’t want to miss it!

Business Success Center invites all business owners to this weekly discussion group to share ideas and concerns and hear from a different special guest each week.

Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.

Women Communicators of Austin invites you to brew a cup of coffee and join them on Zoom to exchange burning questions and advice with fellow communicators. RSVP to get the link.

Young professionals are poised to be the next wave of civic leaders in Austin. With many major decisions – from education to transportation to affordability to homelessness – right in front of us, now is the time to get informed, get involved, and get active. This forum will bring together a diverse group of young professionals to learn more about these key issues, how policy affects equity, and how to use their voice to create change.

Colorado River Alliance’s first-ever virtual gala and most important fundraiser of the year will make a positive impact on the future of the Colorado River, with funds raised going to support education programs on the importance of protecting and preserving the river.

Lindsey Kappa introduces Logic Pro X, Apple's professional audio production software and the counterpart to the entry-level GarageBand app that comes with Mac and iOS devices. Learn the basics on how to start a session, record signal, and mix your tracks.

OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue's compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR's social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business' account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It's an excellent way to "swine and dine," if you will, for a great cause.

Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce hosts a seminar on Capital Metro's Project Connect transit plan featuring District 10 Council Member Alison Alter and Cap Metro's Jackie Nirenberg.

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy for a two-week social distancing giving campaign. Safely enjoy the Shoal Creek Trail and celebrate with the conservancy with a self-led photo scavenger hunt and virtual happy hour. Get all the details, including how to win tons of cool prizes, on the website.

The Austin American Marketing Association hosts a virtual roundtable event with brand strategist and Fractional CMO Clay Longhorn to discuss how marketing strategies are evolving and adapting to the modern world.