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Austin Heritage Hunt
The Heritage Society of Austin invites middle school age students to participate in and complete a “Heritage Hunt” to learn about the history and culture of Austin.
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Austin Walk for Polycycstic Kidney Disease
Registration and games at Abiding Love Lutheran Church Activity Center. Walk starts across the street and will go around the Shops at Arbor Trails.
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Aztec and Maya Revival
The Aztec and Maya revival style refers to a resurgence of Pre-Columbian motifs and patterns in Mexico's modern arts. In the late 19th century, Mexico began to embrace its pre-Columbian past and indigenous roots. Mexico developed a new style of art by appropriating the iconography of many of its pre-Columbian ancestral groups, including but not limited to the Aztec and Maya cultures.
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Community Night at the ACM
Come out to the Austin Children's Museum and play every Wednesday night and enjoy our exhibit galleries and a variety of hands-on activities.
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Exchange Students Immediate Need for Host Families
The International Student Exchange (ISE) has 15 exchange students looking for a host family to stay with during the school year. The organization will be accepting applications until August 25.
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Fill The Toyota Tundra Back 2 School Supply Drive
A school supply drive will be held at Champion Toyota to benefit children of Central Texas.
Complete Details >>   

Free martial arts for new students at Sun Dragon
Sun Dragon has a new location in the West Tower Village Shopping Center, and to celebrate, we’re offering free training to all new students the whole month of August.
Complete Details >>   

Moving out? Don't forget about the ARCH!
Front Steps, the non-profit manager of the ARCH is in urgent need of "basic need" donations.
Complete Details >>   

Play It By Ear
Listen. Can you hear it? Bam, whiz, pow! Come explore the art and science of tinkering with sound in our new feature exhibit. Bring to life artworks created by sound artists. Make your own sound art. Experiment with echoes. Change your voice to sound like a robot. This exhibit takes a creative, playful approach to learning all about sound production and reception.
Complete Details >>   

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey presents Bellobration
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents BellobrationSM, a high-energy circus extravaganza featuring the mischievous, yet endearing, comic daredevil Bello, whose iconic tall orange hair, hilarious antics and fearless approach to daredevilry have prompted his meteoric rise in popularity. Bello performs alongside exotic animals including majestic and agile Asian elephants, Royal Bengal and white tigers, as well as an international cast of gravity-defying acrobats, all in an electrifying story line guaranteed to captivate children of all ages.
Complete Details >>   

Rogue Performance Project
Rogue Training Systems is proud to present a new standard in training. The Performance Project is for experienced distance runners who are looking to take their running to the next level, and who want the optimal preparation for their next race. Coached by Steve Sisson, University of Texas Women's Assistant Coach, and founder of Rogue Running. This is an ongoing training program that meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 Meeting
Joint the South Austin AARP meeting to get your free smoke alarm and laern abotu fire safety for seniors.
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Austin Heritage Hunt
The Heritage Society of Austin invites middle school age students to participate in and complete a “Heritage Hunt” to learn about the history and culture of Austin.
Complete Details >>   

Aztec and Maya Revival
The Aztec and Maya revival style refers to a resurgence of Pre-Columbian motifs and patterns in Mexico's modern arts. In the late 19th century, Mexico began to embrace its pre-Columbian past and indigenous roots. Mexico developed a new style of art by appropriating the iconography of many of its pre-Columbian ancestral groups, including but not limited to the Aztec and Maya cultures.
Complete Details >>   

Back to School Golf Tournament
Come celebrate the return to school with this golf tournament. Teams may be boy/boy, girl/girl, or boy/girl (youth need not be the same age). Teams will be flighted by ability and will play from different tees.
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Exchange Students Immediate Need for Host Families
The International Student Exchange (ISE) has 15 exchange students looking for a host family to stay with during the school year. The organization will be accepting applications until August 25.
Complete Details >>   

Fill The Toyota Tundra Back 2 School Supply Drive
A school supply drive will be held at Champion Toyota to benefit children of Central Texas.
Complete Details >>   

Free martial arts for new students at Sun Dragon
Sun Dragon has a new location in the West Tower Village Shopping Center, and to celebrate, we’re offering free training to all new students the whole month of August.
Complete Details >>   

From 8-Tracks to iPods: Branding Austin City Limits
Ed Bailey [VP, Brand Development, Austin City Limits] will discuss the transformation of ACL from a TV series into a music brand.
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Highland Park Whisky Tasting
Join Martin Daraz at Opal Divine's Penn Field for an evening tasting of ‘The best spirit in the world' according to Spirit Journal. Martin will be leading the tutored tasting of Highland Park Single Malt Whisky followed by a buffet of Scottish-style Salmon
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Moving out? Don't forget about the ARCH!
Front Steps, the non-profit manager of the ARCH is in urgent need of "basic need" donations.
Complete Details >>   

Natalie Grant Relentless Tour
Natalie Grant will be in concert with special performance by Lindsey Kane.
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NHPO Professional Networking Mixer
The Austin Chapter of NHPO is hosting a mixer for all Austin professionals interested in networking with other professionals in the community.
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Play It By Ear
Listen. Can you hear it? Bam, whiz, pow! Come explore the art and science of tinkering with sound in our new feature exhibit. Bring to life artworks created by sound artists. Make your own sound art. Experiment with echoes. Change your voice to sound like a robot. This exhibit takes a creative, playful approach to learning all about sound production and reception.
Complete Details >>   

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey presents Bellobration
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents BellobrationSM, a high-energy circus extravaganza featuring the mischievous, yet endearing, comic daredevil Bello, whose iconic tall orange hair, hilarious antics and fearless approach to daredevilry have prompted his meteoric rise in popularity. Bello performs alongside exotic animals including majestic and agile Asian elephants, Royal Bengal and white tigers, as well as an international cast of gravity-defying acrobats, all in an electrifying story line guaranteed to captivate children of all ages.
Complete Details >>   

Rogue Performance Project
Rogue Training Systems is proud to present a new standard in training. The Performance Project is for experienced distance runners who are looking to take their running to the next level, and who want the optimal preparation for their next race. Coached by Steve Sisson, University of Texas Women's Assistant Coach, and founder of Rogue Running. This is an ongoing training program that meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Complete Details >>   

Vitamin D Prevents Cancer, Other Diseases- is it TRUE?
The BCRC is hosting a presentation by Carole Baggerly of GrassrootsHealth to educate the public about recent research on Vitamin D and disease prevention.
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YE for Kids benefiting Austin Children's Shelter
Join the Young Executive group for a Totally Austin gathering benefiting Austin Children's Shelter.
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10th Annual Walter Gonzales Memorial Horseshoe Tournament and Fajita Cook-off
The Walter Gonzales Foundation, along with Fajitas on Wheels and other local sponsors currently hold an annual Horseshoe Tournament at the East Williamson County Events Center.
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2nd Annual Backpack Drive
Come help “stuff a bus” full of school supplies for Central Texas foster kids.
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Austin Heritage Hunt
The Heritage Society of Austin invites middle school age students to participate in and complete a “Heritage Hunt” to learn about the history and culture of Austin.
Complete Details >>   

Aztec and Maya Revival
The Aztec and Maya revival style refers to a resurgence of Pre-Columbian motifs and patterns in Mexico's modern arts. In the late 19th century, Mexico began to embrace its pre-Columbian past and indigenous roots. Mexico developed a new style of art by appropriating the iconography of many of its pre-Columbian ancestral groups, including but not limited to the Aztec and Maya cultures.
Complete Details >>   

Central Market Hatch Chile Festival
Central Market Turns Up the Heat at 13th Annual Hatch Chile Festival.
Complete Details >>   

Exchange Students Immediate Need for Host Families
The International Student Exchange (ISE) has 15 exchange students looking for a host family to stay with during the school year. The organization will be accepting applications until August 25.
Complete Details >>   

Fill The Toyota Tundra Back 2 School Supply Drive
A school supply drive will be held at Champion Toyota to benefit children of Central Texas.
Complete Details >>   

Free martial arts for new students at Sun Dragon
Sun Dragon has a new location in the West Tower Village Shopping Center, and to celebrate, we’re offering free training to all new students the whole month of August.
Complete Details >>   

Moving out? Don't forget about the ARCH!
Front Steps, the non-profit manager of the ARCH is in urgent need of "basic need" donations.
Complete Details >>   

Play It By Ear
Listen. Can you hear it? Bam, whiz, pow! Come explore the art and science of tinkering with sound in our new feature exhibit. Bring to life artworks created by sound artists. Make your own sound art. Experiment with echoes. Change your voice to sound like a robot. This exhibit takes a creative, playful approach to learning all about sound production and reception.
Complete Details >>   

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey presents Bellobration
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents BellobrationSM, a high-energy circus extravaganza featuring the mischievous, yet endearing, comic daredevil Bello, whose iconic tall orange hair, hilarious antics and fearless approach to daredevilry have prompted his meteoric rise in popularity. Bello performs alongside exotic animals including majestic and agile Asian elephants, Royal Bengal and white tigers, as well as an international cast of gravity-defying acrobats, all in an electrifying story line guaranteed to captivate children of all ages.
Complete Details >>   

Rogue Performance Project
Rogue Training Systems is proud to present a new standard in training. The Performance Project is for experienced distance runners who are looking to take their running to the next level, and who want the optimal preparation for their next race. Coached by Steve Sisson, University of Texas Women's Assistant Coach, and founder of Rogue Running. This is an ongoing training program that meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Complete Details >>   

10th Annual Walter Gonzales Memorial Horseshoe Tournament and Fajita Cook-off
The Walter Gonzales Foundation, along with Fajitas on Wheels and other local sponsors currently hold an annual Horseshoe Tournament at the East Williamson County Events Center.
Complete Details >>   

1st Annual Summer Cultural Fest
An ongoing series of multicultural performances at the Round Rock Amphitheater. Please bring lawn chairs/blankets.
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2nd Annual Heart House Charity Fashion Show: Angels on the Runway
Do you love fashion? Then don't miss the 2nd Annual Heart House Charity Fashion Show, Angels on the Runaway. The designers showcasing their designs were chosen from a competition similar to Project Runway. Help this organization raise $80,000 that will be used for expanding Heart House afterschool centers.
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3rd Annual Summer Health Fair
This fair offers several heath care services free to the community.
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Applebee's All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast!
For the Love of a Mother's Child -- a new Austin-based charity dedicated to providing support services and guidance to homeless mother's and their children -- is hosting All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfasts at an Austin area APPLEBEE'S location on at least one Saturday of each month.
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Art of Texas
Art of Texas (formerly The Artist's Market) is a community of Central Texas artists who get together on weekends to show and sell their work in a festive art fair setting.
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Austin Flyers Ice Cream Social Bike Ride
Join the Austin Flyers for an 8 a.m., 30-mile ride through scenic neighborhoods of west/central Austin OR a 9 a.m. Family friendly 4-mile bike ride around a portion of the hike and bike trail. Bring kid's bikes between 8 and 8:45 to be inspected by a mechanic.
Complete Details >>   

Austin Heritage Hunt
The Heritage Society of Austin invites middle school age students to participate in and complete a “Heritage Hunt” to learn about the history and culture of Austin.
Complete Details >>   

Aztec and Maya Revival
The Aztec and Maya revival style refers to a resurgence of Pre-Columbian motifs and patterns in Mexico's modern arts. In the late 19th century, Mexico began to embrace its pre-Columbian past and indigenous roots. Mexico developed a new style of art by appropriating the iconography of many of its pre-Columbian ancestral groups, including but not limited to the Aztec and Maya cultures.
Complete Details >>   

Back to School Immunization Clinics
The Hays County Personal Health Department wants to make certain that every child receives their needed immunizations.
Complete Details >>   

Central Market Hatch Chile Festival
Central Market Turns Up the Heat at 13th Annual Hatch Chile Festival.
Complete Details >>   

Chinese Whole Language Classes for Children
Children experience listening, speaking, writing and reading comprehension skills in small classes with experienced teachers.
Complete Details >>   

Community Impact Back-to-School Community Event
Free food, school supplies and health information.
Complete Details >>   

Exchange Students Immediate Need for Host Families
The International Student Exchange (ISE) has 15 exchange students looking for a host family to stay with during the school year. The organization will be accepting applications until August 25.
Complete Details >>   

Free martial arts for new students at Sun Dragon
Sun Dragon has a new location in the West Tower Village Shopping Center, and to celebrate, we’re offering free training to all new students the whole month of August.
Complete Details >>   

GOSPEL FEST
Spend some family quality time by attending the outreach musical event that will have various styles of gospel music playing.
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Henry Rodriguez Softball Tournament
A softball tournament is going to held to benefit Henry Rodriguez who has cancer.
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How to Foster a Shelter Dog Seminar with the Austin Dog Alliance
You will learn what to expect with your foster dog in the first 48 hours, how to potty train, common health issues, and how to teach your foster dog house manners.
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Huston-Tillotson University’s Fall 2008 Registration
Still looking to enroll somewher? The Huston-Tillotson University is still accepting applications for the Fall 2008.
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Huston-Tillotson University’s Welcome Week 2008
Huston-Tillotson University is having their new student orientation to help make the college transition smoother for incoming freshmen.
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Junior Olympic Archery (JOAD) in Austin
The Junior Olympic Archery Development offers classes for kids 8-18 and also adults to learn archery.
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Moving out? Don't forget about the ARCH!
Front Steps, the non-profit manager of the ARCH is in urgent need of "basic need" donations.
Complete Details >>   

Orangebloods.com's Geoff Ketchum Book Signing
Come out and meet radio talk show host and Orangebloods.com’s Geoff Ketchum as he talks about his new book, The Die-Hard Fan’s Guide to Longhorn Football!
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