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Final Call for RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
This program through the city of Austin provides full rent payment for income-eligible renters financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the details on their FAQ and apply online.Applications due Tue., Dec. 8, noon -
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Texas Tribune Festival
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!Through Sept. 30. $49-199.
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Advisory Councils Seek New Members
For anyone passionate about pedestrian and bicyclist issues, you might consider becoming part of the groups that advise City Council on these matters. Applications are being accepted for both the Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council. They typically meet monthly, and applicants are encouraged to attend the next virtual meeting of the council they'd like to join (PAC: Sept. 14; BAC: Sept. 15). Apply here for the BAC and here for the PAC.Deadline: Sept. 25Apply online -
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American Indian Heritage Day 2020
Join the Bullock Museum and Great Promise for American Indians in a virtual celebration of the eighth Annual American Indian Heritage Day. There will be dance, storytelling, artmaking, and learning activities to recogize the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state.Fri., Sept. 25, 10am-5pm. Free.Online -
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Austin Public Library Virtual Book Clubs
Austin Public Library has a full schedule of virtual book clubs throughout the fall, including true crime, LGBTQ content, graphic novels, and more. Check out the online calendar and see if one strikes your fancy. -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
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.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Austin Self-Guided Hemp Tour
Learn more about hemp while social distancing. Visit all seven retail locations for special discounts, education, and free swag.Through Oct. 22. Free.Citywide -
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Child Care Provider Relief Grant Application Period Open
The Austin Child Care Provider Relief Grant provides immediate one-time financial assistance to eligible child care centers, including home providers. In partnership with the city of Austin, United Way for Greater Austin will accept applications and provide consultation and case management services to grant applicants. Join a webinar on Wed., July 22, at 9am to get more information.Open July 21 to Oct. 1 or when funding is expended, whichever is firstOnline -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
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.OngoingOnline -
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City's Nonprofit Grant Program Closing Soon
The city's Economic Development Department reopened the Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant fund to reach additional local nonprofits facing hardships due to the pandemic, and applications are due this week. This $6.35 million fund provides grants of up to $20,000.Through Oct. 9, 5pm -
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Donate to PEAS Resiliency Gardens Program
Donations to PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability) will go to support outdoor learning and edible education programming in the community. Choose your level of funding, from seeds to an entire garden for an Austin family.June 8-Oct. 1Online -
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Lend a Hand ATX
Lend a Hand ATX, created by Austin Tech Alliance, is a platform to help skilled tech volunteers and those in need make critical community connections during the COVID-19 crisis. Create an account, make an offer or request, and find a match!April 24-Dec. 15Online -
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Mental Health America School Behavioral Health Conference
The fifth annual School Behavioral Health Conference is now virtual, featuring keynote speakers Marvin Pierre and Houston Kraft.Thu.-Fri., Sept. 24-25. $75.Online -
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Pig Week 2020
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.Through Oct. 31 -
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Planet Rock Distillery
This beautiful outdoor venue offers plenty of room to social distance and a variety of mixed drinks using locally distilled vodka. Book some time at their "glampground" or just check out some live music: This weekend features Sharon Bordain on Friday and the Honey Bees on Saturday, and every Saturday there's karaoke from 1-4pm.Sat.-Sun., Sept. 25-26Planet Rock Vodka Distillery, 5401 Hudson Bend -
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Shoal Creek Social Distancing
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.Sept. 15-30Shoal Creek Trail -
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Shock the Vote: Shock Sound Series
A rockin' livestream with Bonnie Whitmore, Jaimee Harris, and BettySoo brought to you by Shock the Vote, a nonpartisan, community-building campaign aiming to energize the Austin community into taking action. For every dollar raised, 80 cents go directly to featured nonprofits Austin Creative Alliance, Austin Justice Coalition, Between the Pages, Out Youth, the SAFE Alliance, and Texas Appleseed.Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30pm -
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The Call to Create
The Jung Society of Austin invites the community to explore creative work inspired by the COVID-19 experience.Fri., Sept. 25, 7pm. $10 donation suggested. -
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The Escape Game Remote Adventures
Play the Escape Game’s newest game, "Ruins: Forbidden Treasure," from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed camera, search 360° images of the room, and use items in your online dashboard to progress through the game. An expert game guide will be there to help along the way, just like the typical escape room. Assemble a team of friends, family, or co-workers, and see if you can escape within an hour!May 5-Dec. 20. $25/person.Online -
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United Way Day of Caring
Volunteers from all over Central Texas are needed for this communitywide service event. Register to get details on the projects.Fri., Sept. 25, 8am-noonOnline and various locations in Williamson County -
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We Are Blood Needs Donations
We Are Blood has a critical need for donations, and as a bonus this month they're giving donors a blood type wristband. Due to COVID-19, appointments are mandatory and masks or face coverings are required. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through Sept. 30We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Weekend Workshop to End Corruption tn Politics
Wolf-PAC, a national, nonpartisan organization working to end corruption in our federal government, hosts its annual seminar virtually this year, so you can attend from anywhere.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 25-27. $10.Virtual
