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AFFORDABLE COMFORT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Learn the ins and outs of energy-efficient building. Mon.-Fri., May 22-26.
www.affordablecomfort.org
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ASERA CARE HOSPICE
needs volunteers to be part of a team that cares for and provides companionship to people with terminal illness. Asera provides individualized training.
Asera Care Hospice, 1212 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, 512/218-9890.
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CALL FOR DONATIONS: REBUILDING NEW ORLEANS RADIO
Austin Airwaves Inc. aims to rebuild New Orleans "from the sound up," a mission requiring anything from turntables to DVD players to microphones. E-mail for full list of needed items; send donations to Austin Airwaves Inc., PO Box 49492, Austin, TX 78765.
jimedia@grandecom.net
www.commongroundrelief.org
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CALLING ALL MEDICAL SAMARITANS
One of the Chronicle’s own, former intern Jeff Tonn, has fallen seriously ill and despite extensive medical evaluation remains undiagnosed. Jeff’s condition – which has left him unable to work or even stand – continues to deteriorate, and we need the aid of anyone in the medical community willing to look at his symptoms and offer advice. Any help from gentle souls out there would be repaid tenfold come the Judgment. Visit Jeff’s Web site for his medical history.
www.jefftonn.com
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FAWTEL ART
showcases photo and graphic impressionism by A.J. Montrose.
Fawtel Art, 447-2790.
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GENAUSTIN (GIRLS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK OF AUSTIN)
is looking for volunteers to help facilitate its new oriGENal voice program, where mentors help girl activists fight Big Tobacco through peer-to-peer media campaigns.
414-0473.
www.genaustin.org
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HOST A CREEK CLEANUP
Is the creek you love filled with beer cans and six-pack rings? All you have to do is gather some friends to clean it up, and Keep Austin Beautiful and Watershed Protection and Development Review will give you all the guidance and materials you need.
391-0617.
Free.
www.keepaustinbeautiful.org
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HOT BEARS SAY RRRRROOOOW!
Happy eighth anniversary hairy bears! The cuddliest, hairiest, most barrel-chested bigboys celebrate eight as the Heart of Texas Bears, a social service group dedicated to all things "grrrrr." They host monthly coffees, movie nights, beer busts, etc. Get on their list for more info and details about this weekend's b'day party!
info@heartoftexasbears.org
www.heartoftexasbears.org
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SMOKING BANANA
The "Official Spam of the Austin Outpost of the Guerrilla Queer Bar." Oh, yes, we have some bananas.
www.smokingbanana.com
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STEAK NIGHT & STRIP OFF
Come out early for a $5 steak (or chicken) with all the fixins. If it's anything like their tremendous holiday feasts, it is more than worth the Abe Lincoln. Torch diva and ivory tinkler Margaret Wright provides the atmos. Then stay late for Jame Perry's original amateur strip-off. Mmmm, nothing like peeling outta yer trousers after a big plate o' beef! Tuesdays, 6pm & 12mid.
Charlie's, 1301 Lavaca, 474-6481.
www.charliesaustin.com
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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION SERVICES FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
The TEC is still providing help – be it job-searching, career counseling/assessment, resume prep, or guidance with unemployment insurance – for victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. See their Web site for details.
463-8942.
www.texasworkforce.org
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