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AN EVENING WITH FOLK HEALER DANIEL LLANES
Llanes presents a comprehensive approach to health based on Aztec/Mexican traditions.
Thu., Oct. 19, 7pm-8:30pm.
Hampton Branch Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd., 892-6680.
www.ci.austin.tx.us
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ANN FAGAN GINGER
is the executive director of the Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute and author of Landmark Cases Left Out of Your Casebooks. She's an attorney with expertise in civil liberties and peace law under U.S. and UN statutes, and she has won a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. This evening's talk is bound to be good.
Thu., Oct. 19, 8pm.
MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 407-6925.
Free.
www.monkeywrenchbooks.org
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ART FIX: COOKING IN THE GENOESE WAY
This Blanton series adds short programs on art, music, literature, lifestyle, and more to your museum experience. This week, in conjunction with the Luca Cambiaso exhibit, learn Cooking in the Genoese Way from Central Market Cooking School's chef Paul Schunder.
Thu., Oct. 19, 6pm.
Blanton Museum of Art, MLK & Congress, 471-7324.
Free, with admission.
www.blantonmuseum.org
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AUSTIN RESPONDS
Sterling Allen, Gabel Karsten, Geoff Marslett, and Bob Sabiston screen and discuss their work in the field of animation.
Thu., Oct. 19, 7pm.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress, 495-9224.
Free, with admission.
www.amoa.org
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EMANCIPET FREE DAYS
This mobile spay/neuter clinic might be near your neighborhood today – check their Web site to find out.
587-SPAY.
Free.
www.emancipet.org
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GENDER & LABOR: WHAT'S WORKING?
brings together leading gender and law scholars from around the country for a two-day conference on labor governance and
its impact on women.
Oct. 19, Oct. 20, 4pm-6:30pm.
Eidman Courtroom, UT Law School.
Free.
www.utexas.edu
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GEORGETOWN FARMERS' MARKET
Courthouse Square, Georgetown.
Free.
www.gtfma.com
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LAUTERSTEIN-CONWAY MASSAGE SCHOOL CAREER NIGHT
allows aspiring massage therapists to meet faculty and advisors, tour the facility, and get free chair massages from graduates.
Thu., Oct. 19, 6:30pm-8pm.
The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School and Clinic, 374-9222.
www.tlcschool.com
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LEGS & NOTES
This new happy-hour series combines wine, cheese, and jazz every Thursday evening throughout October.
6-8:30pm.
Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 474-1501.
$60 ($220, entire series).
kristy@ozmun.com
www.centralmarket.com
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MODERN TIMES: 1855
This new Neill-Chochran House lecture series introduces the second of five lectures: A Whale of a Good Time: The 1855 Bookshelf. Tony Hilfer, the Iris Howard Regents Professor in English Literature at UT, will discuss Herman Melville's Benito Cereno.
Thu., Oct. 19, 6pm.
Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel, 478-2335.
$10.
www.neill-cochranmuseum.org
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OKTOBERFEST
German food, New Austin Polka Band, and a variety of Oktoberfest brews (served in commemorative beer steins, no less).
Thu., Oct. 19, 6pm-10pm.
Zax Pints & Plates, 312 Barton Springs Rd., 481-0100.
Free.
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RETURNING WARRIORS FUNDRAISER
Casino games, jazz, and a live auction to benefit Returning Warriors, a weekend-retreat program for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Thu., Oct. 19, 7pm-10pm.
German Free School, 507 E. 10th, 482-4847.
$5.
www.ravensgrovefoundation.org
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STANDOUT BLOOD DRIVE
Hosted by student group StandOut, today's blood drive is an awareness-raising event about the discriminatory policies that prevent gay men from donating blood.
Thu., Oct. 19, 9am-3pm.
UT Campus, Main Mall.
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VIGIL FOR THE RIGHT TO BREATHE
Bring a framed photo of a loved one whose breathing you value and display it at the this vigil promoting a clean-energy future for Texas.
Thu., Oct. 19, 7pm.
Outside of the Governor's Mansion, 1010 Colorado, 797-8481.
www.stopthecoalplant.org
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A TEJANO SON OF TEXAS
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a visit to this new exhibit, which tells the story of rancher, soldier, Texas Ranger, and minister Jose Policarpio "Polly" Rodriguez.
Through Nov. 25.
Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th, 305-8400.
www.texascapitolvisitorscenter.com
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AUSTIN CARSHARE
Become part of the solution to our carbon-choked air and our traffic-clogged streets: Pre-enroll in Austin CarShare, the first car-sharing program in Texas.
448-4477.
www.austincarshare.org
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AUSTIN IN ACTION
Known for their Web site's "Freebie of the Day" feature, Austin in Action has recently added an entire list of fun, free things to do around Austin. So even if today's Freebie doesn't float your boat, surely something free will.
www.austininaction.com
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BARTON SPRINGS AUDIO TOUR
Be sure to take this new self-guided tour of Austin's favorite freezing cold swimming hole. All you have to do is download the audio files and map from the Save Our Springs Alliance Web site, and off you go. If you don't have an MP3 player, you can check one out for free on weekend afternoons at the Springs.
www.sosalliance.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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COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH ASPERGER'S, ADHD, AND LEARNING DISABILITIES
Take advantage of the academic, independent-living, and social-skills assistance provided by College Living Experience. CLE's services are now available for special-needs students who attend ACC, UT, St. Edward's, or Concordia.
800/486-5058.
www.cleinc.net
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COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS
has paired with Thomas Saverio Salon & Spa to raise money for its at-risk-youth programming: Join the Community Rewards Program, and 5% of your salon purchases will benefit CIS.
Thomas Saverio Salon & Spa, 5416 Parkcrest #800, 323-6015.
www.cisaustin.org,
www.thomassaverio.com
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E.M. BARRON EXHIBIT OF MINERALS & GEMS
Former Texas legislator and World War II veteran Col. E.M. Barron left behind a dazzling collection of unusual gems and minerals when he died in 1969. The globe-trotting colonel had collected them all over the world, and the Texas Natural Science Center has made them available to the public with this new permanent exhibit.
Texas Memorial Museum, 2400 Trinity, 471-1604.
www.texasnaturalsciencecenter.org
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EARTH-WISE GUIDE TO WEEDS
The city's Watershed Protection & Development Review Department has a Grow Green program, which has produced this new free, full-color, quick-reference guide for area gardeners on the least toxic ways to weed in Austin. (Available at 40 locations around Austin, as well as online; see Web site for details.)
www.growgreen.org
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GUIDED TOURS OF AUSTIN
Tour the historical national register district (along Congress and East Sixth), the Capitol grounds, or the Bremond block, with its old Victorian homes.
9am, Thu.-Sat. (plus, 2pm, Sun., national register; 11am, Sat./Sun., Bremond; 2pm, Sat./9am, Sun., Capitol Grounds).
South steps of the Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress, 866/GO-AUSTIN x7233.
Free.
www.austintexas.org
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GUMC PUMPKIN PATCH
donates 70% of its proceeds to Pumpkins USA, which employs people from Four Corners, New Mexico's Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop in for pumpkin-picking or make a weekend appointment if you'd like to bring a group of kids for storytelling time.
Weekdays, 2-8pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun., noon-8pm.
Grace United Methodist Church, 205 E. Monroe, 442-5944.
www.graceumcaustx.org,
www.pumpkinsusa.com
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LAW FOR THE PEOPLE CONVENTION
This National Lawyers Guild conference honors Roger Toussaint, the president of the NYC Transit Workers Union and features keynotes from Jim Hightower and drug-policy-reform leader Deborah Small; a performance from James McMurtry; and panels like The New Civil Rights Movement:
Street Demonstrations in Support of Immigrant Rights and Human Rights v. Property Interests: Healthcare, Housing and Education in 21st Century America. Thu.-Sun., Oct. 19-22.
Radisson, 111 E. Cesar Chavez, 478-9611.
www.nlg.org
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MONSTER BOOK STORE
Friends of the Austin Public Library is holding its annual Monster Book Sale year-round!
Monster Book Store, 1800 S. Fifth, 440-1241.
$1, paperbacks; $2, hard covers.
booksales@austinlibrary.org
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NATIVE WATERS: SACRED SPRINGS
This monthlong exhibit will teach you all about the people indigenous to the Zilker area (the Tonkawa, Caddo, Comanche, and Karankawa) and their relationship to its aquifers and springs. With Día de la Raza being this week, it's the perfect place to go for paying tribute to native cultures and their legacies.
Through Oct. 31. Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm, & Sun., noon-5pm.
Sheffield Education Center, 2201 Barton Springs Rd., 481-1466.
www.ci.austin.tx.us
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POWER TO THE PEOPLE: THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF TEXAS
This exhibit tells the story of LBJ's 1930s campaign to make electricity available throughout rural Texas. Experience what life was like for Texans without electricity, and watch home movies narrated by Lady Bird Johnson. Through May 28, 2007.
Daily, 9am-5pm.
LBJ Library & Museum, 2313 Red River, 721-0200.
Free.
www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
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THE 23RD STREET ARTISTS' MARKET
features original handcrafted work from local
artisans.
23rd St. & Guadalupe.
www.austinartistsmarket.com
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WACOAL: FIT FOR THE CURE
Get a free bra fitting, and Wacoal will make a $2 contribution to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – buy a bra, and they'll up the donation to $4. Thu., Oct. 19, noon-6pm, Dillard's, Lakeline Mall; Fri., Oct. 20, 10am-4pm, Dillard's, Highland Mall; Sat., Oct. 21, 10am-4pm, Dillard's, Barton Creek Square.
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS
The Baca Center has classes in Sittercise, tai chi, line dancing, and more for only $3, plus plenty of free fun, from canasta, bridge, and dominoes to wood carving, bingo, and day-trip clubs. Call for details and schedules.
Allen R. Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities, 301 W. Bagdad, Building 2, Round Rock, 512/218-5499.
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YEAR-ROUND TAX HELP FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Make an appointment for free assistance with preparation of returns, filing applications for ITIN, and more. Spanish-speaking volunteers are available; hours are flexible.
Foundation Communities, 3036 S. First #200, 447-2026.
www.communitytaxcenters.org
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Announcements
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AUSTIN TIME BANK
Need someone to shop for your groceries, say, or fix your kitchen sink, but don't have the time, money, or inclination? Well, join the Time Bank and trade something you do wanna do for something you don't.
www.austintimebank.org
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Every year, Keep Austin Beautiful holds an awards ceremony at which they honor the people, organizations, schools, and businesses that have been good stewards of Austin's environment over the past year. If you know someone who deserves recognition, you have till Fri., Nov. 24, to throw their hat in the ring.
391-0617 or 391-0622.
www.keepaustinbeautiful.org
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CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION LUXURY RAFFLE
Every year, this raffle helps ensure that the CCP can continue its services to children who've been victims of abuse or neglect. Prizes include a Lexus, a $2,500 HEB gift card, and airline tickets. Winners will be announced at the Center's Dec. 3 holiday fundraiser, but you need not be there to win. Tickets available online.
472-1164.
$100 (only 1,500 tickets will be sold).
www.centerforchildprotection.org
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IT'S TOTALLY EASY BEING GREEN!
The city of Austin's Green Neighbor program has created a handy little booklet, Clean Creak Challenge, making it easy to learn how we can protect our waterways through our everyday activities and in the process protect our fellow creatures, be they our neighbors or our beastie friends, and ourselves. Green Neighbor also wants to give you and your neighbors all sorts of perks, from T-shirts and pool passes to neighborhood beautification awards, for taking the Challenge.
Available at any Austin Public Library, 974-2550.
www.cityofaustin.org
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PETFINDER.COM
Several Austin-area shelters post to this Web site, which has thousands of homeless animals available for adoption, complete with photos, medical histories, personality descriptions, and more. Just type in what kind of pet you're looking for, including size, age, and sex, and up pop dozens of irresistable animals waiting for you to take them home.
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SEN. GREGORY LUNA LEGISLATIVE SCHOLARS AND FELLOWS PROGRAM
The Senate Hispanic Research Council is currently accepting applications for this prestigious internship program from undergraduate and graduate college students. Interns will be full-time, paid legislative assistants in the Texas Senate from January through May 2007. The application deadline has been extended to Fri., Oct. 20.
www.tshrc.org
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WISHES ON WHEELS
provides free wheelchairs for senior citizens and the permanently disabled. See Web site for details.
800/823-5220.
www.threewishes2.com
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Call for Donations
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CINE LAS AMERICAS
not only brings to Austin more than 100 Latin-American films annually (along with guest artists, premieres, panels, and workshops) but holds monthly screenings and runs a bilingual Media Arts afterschool program for area children as well. If you'd like to contribute to their efforts as they enter their 10th anniversary season, all you have to do is send a donation of $15 to: Cine las Americas, PO Box 1626, Austin, TX 78767. You can also donate online.
www.cinelasamericas.org
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EASTWOODS PARK EEYORE SCULPTURE
This ode to children's literature and nod to Eeyore's Birthday Party (originally located in Eastwoods Park) has hit some financial snags. If you'd like to contribute to making the sculpture a reality, you can donate money to the Austin Parks Foundation. E-mail for details.
bepstein@texas.net
www.austinparks.org
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THERMAL UNDERWEAR DRIVE
For just $10, House the Homeless can buy a set of thermal underwear to keep someone warm on the streets this winter. So send your $10 donation to: House the Homeless, PO Box 2312, Austin, 78768.
796-4366.
www.housethehomeless.org
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Civic Interest
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COMPASSION OVER KILLING
Vegetarians want meat-eaters to stop eating meat so badly that they'll give 'em presents just to think about it. Head to this Web site for your free vegetarian starter guide.
www.tryveg.com
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GOODWILL AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
have teamed up to make giving more convenient. Now, the charitable stores will house donation drop boxes for one another, making it that much easier for Austinites to donate. Participating stores: Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, 7434 N. Lamar, 225-9264; Cedar Park Goodwill, 75 Brushy Breek Rd., 249-5300.
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HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE LIBRARY WHEN YOU SHOP ONLINE
Register at ShopForTheLibrary.net, and a percentage of each purchase you make will go to the Austin Public Library. Participating companies include Eddie Bauer, Home Depot, Travelocity, PetCo and PetSmart, Office Max, Blockbuster, and Dell.
www.shopforthelibrary.net
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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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KAZI 88.7FM
didn't receive much support during their on-air fundraiser, but it's never too late to donate! In addition to being home to a steady rotation of hip hop, jazz, gospel, reggae, and R&B;, KAZI is the only local radio station that carries the progressive news show Democracy Now!.
KAZI 88.7FM, 8906 Wall #203, 836-2887 or 836-9544.
www.kazifm.org
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF TEXAS
wants to spread the word that there should be nonpartisan election of judges. All you need to do is ask, and they'll be happy to send a knowledgeable speaker to your next group meeting.
League of Women Voters of Texas, 1212 Guadalupe #107, 472-1100.
Free.
www.lwvtexas.org
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SMALL EMPLOYERS: REDUCE HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS
by forming a coalition with other small businesses and applying for group insurance. Visit the Texas Coalitions Web site for more details.
921-1972.
www.texascoalitions.com
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SOCIAL SECURITY HOTLINE
Do you receive a Social Security or SSI disability check? Are you wanting to work but are afraid of losing your check and Medicare or Medicaid? To understand how Social Security work incentives can work for you, visit with a Benefits Counselor. Call
800/414-6327.
Free.
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THE DREAM CENTER AUSTIN
is struggling to provide groceries and household staples to the nearly 650 people, many of them kids, who attend their Thursday Have a Heart of Compassion Food Pantry. They need those with compassion in their hearts to donate stuff: canned goods, boxed foods, paper products, money, etc., so that they will be able to offer some relief to the families of South Austin. Hop to it.
The Dream Center, 4800 S. First, 448-4500 or 448-4512.
www.dreamcenteraustin.org
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Meetings & Instruction
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AUSTIN CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING
7:30pm.
Austin Area Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd. (in Zilker Botanical Gardens).
Free.
www.austincss.com
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BIKES ACROSS BORDERS COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP
Help prepare bikes for communities in Mexico.
Rhizome Collective, 300 Allen, 385-3695.
Free.
bikesacrossborders@riseup.net
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BOARD GAME NIGHT AT VENTANA DEL SOUL
You know: Scrabble, Monopoly, Risk, dominos, chess, checkers; that sort of thing.
Ventana del Soul, 1834 E. Oltorf, 707-7447.
Free.
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COUPLES MASSAGE CLASS
Learn massage techniques with local massage therapist Brim Walker.
6pm.
Ruta Maya, 3601 S. Congress Ste. D-200, 707-9637.
Free, with cafe purchase.
www.rutamaya.net
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ITALIAN CLASSES
For travelers, 6pm; conversation class, 7pm.
Far West Boulevard.
www.geocities.com
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NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION
A presentation of the process developed by Marshall Rosenberg (of the Center for Nonviolent Communication) for resolving conflict.
Thu., Oct. 19, 7pm-9:30pm.
St. Andrew's Church, 14311 Wells Port Dr..
Free.
mthiland@sbcglobal.net
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PUBLIC HEARING TO RENAME FAR NORTH HEALTH CENTER
Several proposals have been made for alternate names honoring people who've had a positive impact on the quality of life in Austin; tonight's the final meeting for public input.
Thu., Oct. 19, 6:30pm.
Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center, 7500 Blessing, 972-4106.
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RETIRED STATE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
The association's mission is "to promote, advance and defend the rights and interests of the retired employees of the State of Texas, their dependents, and beneficiaries." All retired state employees are welcome to attend the meeting.
1pm.
Senior Activity Center, Patio Room, 2874 Shoal Crest, 451-0087.
Free.
www.rseaoftx.org
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SCHIZOPHRENICS ANONYMOUS
is a support group for people suffering from schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizoform disorder, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and dissociative disorder.
Shoal Creek Hospital, 3501 Mills, 825-8371.
Free.
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TRAVIS AUDOBON MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The public is welcome at this meeting featuring the Bird Conservation Alliance's Alicia Craig; she'll be discussing the Mexican Grasslands Project in Saltillo, our sister city in Mexico.
Thu., Oct. 19, 7pm.
LCRA Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd..
Free.
www.travisaudubon.org
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WATERLOO COUNSELING CENTER
Group counseling for HIV-positive men: pregroup intake meeting required; drop-ins not permitted.
Waterloo Counseling Center, 3000 S. I-35 #315, 444-9922.
$10/meeting.
www.waterloocounseling.org
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AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN'S PATH PROGRAM
provides screenings and counseling in a nonjudgmental environment to Travis County residents, both HIV-positive and -negative. Call for an appointment.
458-2437.
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AUSALON MEETING
The longtime discussion group is returning and looking for new recruits. If you have unusual insights or a provocative point of view we want you at our table. Casual, once a month, Algonquin-style symposia.
301-5155.
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AUSTIN MOMMIES
is a friendly, supportive place to meet other moms, exchange tips, and discuss parenting issues while making friends for yourself and your babies.
www.groups.yahoo.com
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BALINESE KECAK (MONKEY CHANT)
A growing collaborative of Austin chanters holds practices on Thursday evenings and on Saturdays at noon. E-mail or call for locations.
467-7998.
Free.
austinmonkeydance@yahoo.com
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CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESSES
The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program is offering free support from NASA scientists and engineers to help small businesses overcome whatever technical challenges they may have. See Web site to apply.
www.spacetechsolutions.com
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CAPITAL OF TEXAS TEAM SURVIVOR
provides regularly scheduled group workouts, fitness events, and support for female survivors at all stages of survivorship.
241-1700.
Free.
www.teamsurvivoraustin.org
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CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL
Whether you need to brush up your knife skills or throw together a romantic Thai dinner for two, these guys have you covered year round with an eclectic array of classes spanning all skill levels.
Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000.
www.centralmarket.com
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CITY OF AUSTIN BIZAID
offers free technical assistance to small businesses in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. Among the services offered are weekly orientation sessions for people hoping to start their own businesses, Lunch & Learn sessions for established business owners, and one-on-one confidential counseling sessions that address financial literacy, offer business-plan assistance, and more.
888/385-1975.
www.cityofaustin.org
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CLASSES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/NONPROFITS
The Austin Community College Center for Community-Based and Nonprofit Organizations offers a variety of classes to help philanthropic organizations achieve success. Visit their Web site for details.
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., 223-7076.
www.nonprofitaustin.org
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS AT RUTA MAYA CAFE
offers informal instructional classes
such as yoga, children's yoga, French, Latin, medical terminology, spiritual advancement, and more! Check the Web site for schedule.
Ruta Maya, 3601 S. Congress Ste. D-200, 707-9637.
Free with cafe purchase.
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COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS
Whether you've never touched a computer in your life or you're fine-tuning your digital photography skills, SeniorNet has a class for you. October's courses include E-mail & Internet, PC Intro, PC Basics, Digital Photography, Word, Excel, Access, Organizing Your Computer, and "I Know Nothing" Photo Club. Call or visit the Web site for details.
AGE Building, 3710 Cedar, 451-4611.
www.seniornetaustin.org
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASS
is offered courtesy of Manos de Cristo, a faith-based nonprofit. Call for specific times.
Manos de Christo, 1201 E. Cesar Chavez, 477-7454.
Free.
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FALL CLASSES AT FLATBED PRESS
include instruction in intaglio, monoprinting & collage, book arts, solar and aluminum plates, the letterpress, and Photoshop. See Web site for details.
www.flatbedpress.com
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FLYING SOLO
is a Tuesday class, taught by Rob Nash, that'll have you doing your one-person performative thang in a way that's much more stageworthy than it would be otherwise.
789-7003.
$175.
rob@robnash.com
www.robnash.com
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FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS
is a 12-step program for people who're recovering from addictive eating or anorexia. There are no weigh-ins. Meetings are held throughout the week: Sun., 7-8:30pm, Highland Park Baptist Church, 5206
Balcones Dr.; Tue., 7:30-9pm, New Hope Church, 2230 Dry Creek Dr., Round Rock; Thu., 7–8:30pm, Highland Park Baptist Church, 5206
Balcones Dr.; Fri. & Sat., 9–10:30am, Tarrytown Methodist Church,
2601 Exposition Blvd.
291-4152.
www.foodaddicts.org
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FOODWAYS
meets every month for an enriching anthropological culinary experience. Upcoming dinners include Hallya! Culinary Korea, hosted by a former Korean diplomat; Willkommen to Deutschland, where you'll meet in a historic German home to explore the climate, topography, history, and immigration stories that make German cuisine what it is; and A Glass of Spice and Smoke, which features the wine-making and holiday traditions of Chile and Argentina.
www.austinfoodways.org
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FREE COMPUTER CLASSES
at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels on a variety of topics including Basic Computer Skills, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Both
English and Spanish speakers will be accommodated. To register, call the library.
Ruiz Library, 1600 Grove, 974-7500.
Free.
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FREE MINDS PROJECT
UT and ACC have partnered to make higher education accesible to low-income adults through free college-credit courses. See Web site for details.
www.humanitiesinstitute.utexas.edu
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FREE SERVICE FOR ALL PREGNANT WOMEN!
Your unborn baby's health can be harmed by exposure to alcohol, cigarette smoking, drugs, and some medications. Call to get important free information regarding your baby's health.
Texas Department of Health, 1100 W. 49th, Rm. K-100, 800/733-4727.
Free.
lwolfe@unt.edu
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HUMAN POTENTIAL CENTER
This South Austin nonprofit has myriad classes and workshops – from yoga and Reiki to art classes and dream interpretation – just waiting to maximize your potential. Check out the Web site for more info.
Human Potential Center, 2007 Bert, 441-8988.
www.humanpotentialcenter.org
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INDEPENDENT TEXANS MEETING
The organization that seeks to mobilize independent and split-ticket voters. See their Web site for details on their bimonthly meetings.
454-7200.
www.indytexans.org
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JUNG SOCIETY OF AUSTIN
offers courses and lectures on a variety of topics, ranging from aging to gender archetypes to "healing the compulsive mind." See their Web site for specifics.
305-6386.
www.jungsociety.org
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KITTY KINDERGARTEN & KITTY COLLEGE
will teach your cat to use the people toilet, walk on a leash, and do other strange and exciting things. And for Austin residents, it's free! Call or e-mail for details.
Town Lake Animal Center, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez, 892-3346.
trisha@pottytalkbytoast.com
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MEDICINAL YOGA
Yoga for diabetes, Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm; for back pain, Fridays, 2:30-4pm; for weight loss and internal peace, Saturdays 4-5:30 pm. Reservation required.
10008 Mount Rainier Dr., 292-8093 or 963-8364.
Donations accepted.
yogasolutions@gmail.com
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MEDITATION CLASSES
three times a week! Thursdays, 7:30-9pm; Fridays, 7-9pm; Sundays, 9:30-11am.
Chittamani Buddhist Center, 2919 Manchaca Rd. #102-A.
$10 suggested donation.
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
This 12-step program is free, offers more than 50 meetings in Central Texas every week, and has a 24-hour hotline for recovering addicts: 480-0004, 866/79-CTANA, or (for Spanish speakers) 480-0007.
www.ctana.org
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SEXUAL ASSAULT & ABUSE SERVICES
Hays-Cladwell Women's Center is starting free and confidential daytime and evening support groups for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Ask For Laura Dupont or Kristen Pearson.
512/396-3404.
www.hcwc.org
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SING AND SPEAK FEARLESSLY: THE VOCAL EXPLORATION CLASS
Introductory classes every Thursday-Saturday, 3-4:30pm.
Music Lab, 500 E. St. Elmo.
www.austinvocallab.com
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SPANISH A TU GUSTO
Come polish your Spanish with conversational multimedia classes or a literature group. Check Web site for details.
www.spanishatugusto.com
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STUDY CLASSES ON INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
with Joseph Emmett, 10-year student of Swami Parthasarathy and graduate of the Vedanta Academy. E-mail for time and location information.
Free.
josephemmett@yahoo.com
www.vedanta-usa.org
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TRAPEZE CLASSES
These classes are for the young and the old alike – it's never too late to run away to the circus, even if it's just for a day! Wed.-Sun., Oct. 21-Nov. 18.
The Crossings, 13500 FM 2769, 877/944-3003.
$75 per class or $300 for five.
www.thecrossingsaustin.com
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TRICHOTILLOMANIA SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
for chronic hair-pullers are scheduled according to demand and availability.
Austin Java Co., 1206 Parkway, 476-1829.
Free.
austintrich@yahoo.com
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WONDERS & WORRIES
offers developmentally appropriate support groups and individual counseling for children and youth who have a parent with cancer or other serious illness. Support groups and counseling are also available for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer, cystic fibrosis, juvenile arthritis, and other chronic illnesses. All services are free of charge and are offered in Spanish and English. Wonders & Worries, 923-C Westbank Dr., 329-5757.
Wonders & Worries, 923-C Westbank, 329-5757.
Free.
www.wondersandworries.org
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YWCA'S MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
YWCA offers short-term counseling for couples and families, and an outpatient treatment program for women dealing with substance abuse, all on a sliding-scale-fee basis.
YWCA, 2015 S. I-35 #110, 326-1222.
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Kids
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ABRAKADOODLE
offers year-round art classes at several locations in Austin to children up to 12 years old (and as young as 20 months).
www.abrakadoodle.com
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AISD SCHOOL-MEAL DISCOUNT PROGRAM
AISD offers free and reduced-price school meals (both breakfast and lunch) to students who need them. You can pick up an application at any AISD school as well as receive assistance with filling it out.
414-0251.
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CHILD CARE
at Hancock Recreation Center, for children ages 3-5. All instructors are CPR/First Aid certified. Available Mon.-Fri.
Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E. 41st, 453-7765.
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CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF TEXAS
is offering a $500 college scholarship to the graduating senior who writes the best 300-word essay about a prominent personality in Czech or Texas-Czech history. Call for details.
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2007.
281/342-4898.
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FOSTER YOUTH SUMMIT
The Center for Public Policy Priorities is going to the source: Who best to discuss improving the foster-care system than foster kids themselves? This educational, leadership-building summit (Fri.-Sun., Nov. 10-12) invites current and former foster youth ages 16-23 to learn to use their voices to bring about change. Register soon; spaces are going fast.
320-0222 x105.
hutchison@cppp.org
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GREEN TEENS
This after-school program for ages 13 and up teaches horticulture, urban ecology, and responsible environmental practices through community-service projects, field trips, and internship opportunities.
391-0619.
www.keepaustinbeautiful.org
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GUITAR CLASSES FOR GIRLS
for ages 6 and older.
809-7799.
Group classes start at $10 (private classes available).
emilycmarks@hotmail.com
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JUPITER BAND INSTRUMENTS
is donating woodwind and brass instruments to schools with kids displaced by the recent hurricanes. For more information on how to get an instrument for your school's newest students in need, call Jupiter's offices directly and make a request.
288-7400.
sales@jupitermusic.com
www.jupitermusic.com
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PASTA TALES ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST
Olive Garden wants to know: If you could create a holiday, what would you name it and how would it be celebrated? First- through 12th-graders are invited to respond in 50 to 250 words; the winning writer will receive a $2,500 savings bond and a trip to New York.
www.olivegarden.com
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R.O.C.K. CHILDREN'S CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Register your child (age 7-17) for Capoeira classes with Da'mon on Thursdays, 6-7pm; for the younger set (ages 3-15), there are River City Twirl & Dance classes on Saturdays, 10:15am-noon.
Reflections of Christ's Kingdom, 5800 E. MLK, 926-9600.
Call for tuition information.
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SHOTS FOR TOTS
Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services offer free immunizations at two locations. Far South Clinic: Mondays, 10am-1:30pm & 3-6:45pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8-11:30am & 1-4:45pm; Wednesdays & Fridays (walk-in clinic), 8-11:30am; first Saturday of the month (walk-in clinic), 9am-1pm. Far South Clinic, 405 W. Stassney. St. John Clinic: Mondays & Thursdays, 8-11:30am & 1-4:45pm; Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm & 3-6:45pm; Wednesdays & Fridays (walk-in clinic), 8-11:30am; third Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm. St. John Clinic, 7500 Blessing.
972-5520.
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TEEN READ WEEK CONCLUDES
Little Walnut Creek and Old Quarry branch libraries: Altered Books (for ages 12-17) is one part creativity and one part recycling; take old books and turn them into art (Thu., Oct. 19, 7pm). Howson Branch Library: Young-Adult Book Club (for ages 12-17) reads The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Richard Yancey (Thu., Oct. 19, 7pm).
www.wiredforyouth.com
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YOGA CLASSES
Mommy, Daddy & Me classes for ages 1 to 3, Thu., 10:45-11:30am. Kids Yoga for ages 4 to 9, Mon., 3:40-4:30pm.
Body Vida, 1115 S. Congress, 462-2787.
First class free.
www.starkidsyoga.com
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Volunteer Calls
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INSIDE BOOKS PROJECT VOLUNTEER NIGHT
IBP sends books to Texas prisoners, and they can always use a hand with sorting mail, processing requests, shelving/sending books, etc. Thu., 6-10pm; Sun., 7pm-12mid.
Rhizome Collective, 300 Allen, 385-3695.
www.insidebooksproject.com
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IWW COMMUNITY DINNER
Free food for free people! Donations of pots, pans, food containers, spices, and the like are welcome.
Rhizome Collective, 300 Allen, 320-8472.
Free.
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AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Austin chapter is looking for people to do light office duties, including data entry, phone calls (not telemarketing), and general organizing.
472-9838 x6117.
jramirez@diabetes.org
www.diabetes.org
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AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS
has a bunch of volunteer opportunities, from tutors, mentors, and teacher's aids to traslators, program assisstants, and career mentors. If time isn't something you can offer, AYW is also in need of office and school supplies and, of course, moolah.
American YouthWorks, 1900 E. Ben White, 472-8220.
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ANGEL FOOD TEMPLATES
Faith Builders Worship Center has set it up so you can pay just $25 for $50 worth of groceries! This is for folks in need, so no cheapskates saving up for a vacation getaway. Food stamps accepted.
899-2804.
www.fbwc.org
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ART SCHOOL OF THE AUSTIN MUSEUM
is in need of ArtVolunteers to assist with weeklong, half-day children's art classes during the summer session. Volunteers will assist teachers in the classroom, passing out art materials, working with art students, and assisting with snack breaks.
Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th, 458-8191 x251.
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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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AUSTIN CELTIC FEST
needs volunteers for the upcoming two-day fest (Fri.-Sat., Nov. 4-5) at Fiesta Gardens. Your work earns you lots of perks, including free festival admission (with a plus-one), meal and drink tickets, and an invite to Friday night's kick-off party at Cactus Cafe. See Web site for details.
Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Bergman, 480-8318.
www.austincelts.org
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AUSTIN FARMERS MARKET CALL FOR ACOUSTIC MUSICIANS
Every Saturday, acoustic bands perform at this downtown farmers' market from 10-11:30am, and there's room for more. E-mail if you wanna play.
contact@sustainablefoodcenter.org
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AUSTIN FARMERS’ MARKET
is on the lookout for volunteers who enjoy fresh produce, live music, gardening, cooking, or working with children. A wide range of volunteer activities is available.
236-0074.
www.sustainablefoodcenter.org
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AUSTIN PARTNERS IN EDUCATION NEED VOLUNTEER TUTORS
for Reagan High School's Homework Haven program (where volunteer tutors meet before and/or after school to work with individual students or study groups in college preparatory subjects) and for Fulmore Middle School's Middle School Mentoring program (which consists of meeting with a student once a week during the lunch hour or after school to just hang out and talk).
637-0975.
mkamrani@austinisd.org
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AUSTIN WOMEN AND WINE
This nonprofit focus group needs five volunteer directors (six-month commitment) to form its board.
773-9984.
kelie@austinwomenandwine.com or
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AUSTIN ZINE LIBRARY
is looking for dedicated folks to help keep the library in order and generally hold down the fort. They're also looking for people to help pass out fliers and pamphlets.
Rhizome Collective, 300 Allen, 385-3695.
austinzinelibrary@yahoo.com
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CAP METRO'S ADOPT-A-STOP
This new program allows you or your organization to adopt one of the stops along Cap Metro's bus lines. In exchange for helping keep your stop tidy, Cap Metro will let you spruce it up (Keep Austin Beautiful will even provide landscaping tools) to reflect the personality of your neighborhood.
389-7434.
lamont.ross@capmetro.org
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CARITAS OF AUSTIN
urgently needs Farsi-, Russian-, Uzbek-, Turkish-, Vietnamese-, Amharic-, and Arabic-speaking volunteers to help provide transportation, orientation, and interpretation for refugees. There are opportunities to work from home, as well.
646-1251.
msipe@caritasofaustin.org
www.caritasofaustin.org
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CHAIN FREE AUSTIN
needs your help building grassroots support for a proposal banning dog-chaining in Austin. Studies show that chaining is dangerous not only for dogs (because they can injure themselves) but for people, too, as the practice makes dogs 2.8 times more likely to bite them. E-mail for more info.
chainfreeaustin@yahoo.com
www.unchainyourdog.org
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
needs volunteers during school hours to be tutors and mentors. Volunteers can choose the age group and school location they prefer. They are also in need of monetary donations at this time. Call or check the Web site for more info.
462-1771.
www.cisaustin.org
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ENGLISH AT WORK/INGLÉS AL TRABAJO
is an educational program that brings relevant language instruction to Spanish-speaking workers at their job sites. They need volunteers to teach English as a Second Language to nurses' assistants, day laborers, and other workers with limited English proficiency.
585-1600.
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FAMILY ELDERCARE
Help Family Eldercare prevent exploitation of disabled adults and the elderly by volunteering as a bill payer or guardian advocate – it takes as little as two hours a month to make a big difference, and no experience is necessary.
Family Eldercare, 2210 Hancock Dr., 483-3582.
funger@familyeldercare.org
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FAMILYCONNECTIONS
needs loving mothers to help with hospital visits to families with newborns and with phone support for breast-feeding issues. All volunteer positions are flexible and require only three hours per week. Training provided.
Family Connections, 825 E. 53 1/2 #E-101, 478-5725 x218.
www.familyconnectionsonline.org
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GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF CENTRAL TEXAS
needs volunteers to help feed and care for the animals, assist with coordinating special events, and other duties.
Dripping Springs, 512/264-2478.
www.gsdrescuectx.com
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GREEN CORN PROJECT
Organic food can be really, really expensive to buy, but really cheap to grow! This Austin-based nonprofit, which assists Central Texans in building home food gardens, is seeking volunteers to help with upcoming fundraising events.
249-3171.
Free.
greencornproject.org
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GUARDIAN ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS
are sought as bill payers to assist seniors or people with disabilities. No experience necessary, training is provided, flexible hours.
483-3569.
www.familyeldercare.org
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HEART HOUSE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
This free, nonprofit afterschool program dedicated to providing a safe haven and academic enrichment is seeking volunteers to help supervise elementary school children, assist with homework, tutor, and facilitate activities. They seek a three-month commitment of 1.5 hours per week.
929-8187.
www.hearthouse.org
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HELP ORGANIZE A LUNG CANCER 5K RUN/WALK
E-mail if you'd like to participate in building this cancer-research fundraiser from the ground up.
austinlungrun@gmail.com
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HELPING HANDS CENTER
needs strong, dependable males to help load/unload groceries twice monthly.
Helping Hands Center, 1151 San Bernard St., 472-2298.
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IMMIGRATION-RELATED LEGAL SERVICES
are now available through the nonprofit Bernard Kohler Center, with a special focus on juveniles, people with Temporary Protected Status, detainees, crime victims, and survivors of domestic violence. The center is also excepting tax-deductible financial contributions.
Bernard Kohler Center, 3601 Dry Hole Rd., Kyle, 512/626-3719.
dwalding@netzero.net
www.orgsites.com
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INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY COUNCIL OF AUSTIN
needs family volunteers to introduce international students to Austin. They will match a student to a family to meet a minimum of once a month for dinners, sports activities, plays, or family outings.
505-4079.
www.ihcaustin.com
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LITERACY AUSTIN
needs volunteers to teach English as a second language and basic reading and writing to Austin-area adults. Volunteers are also needed for data-entry assistance for a library project, book sorting for the annual fundraiser, bilingual assessing, and math tutoring.
478-7323.
www.literacyaustin.org
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MOTHERS' MILK BANK
If you're a healthy breast-feeding woman, you can help premature and ill babies by donating your extra milk to the milk bank. If you're not, you can still help out with the pasteurizing on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-noon.
494-0800.
april@mmbaustin.org
www.mmbaustin.org
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PROJECT GRADUATION CALL FOR DONATIONS
Project Graduation assists foster-care teens – especially those who must support themselves when they turn 18 – with the transition to adulthood. They need basic household items, like clock radios, linens, and kitchen supplies.
472-1164.
www.centerforchildprotection.org
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REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS
is seeking volunteers to help resettle refugees from around the world in Austin. They are also in need of furniture and household items.
472-9472.
hannahgrey@sbcglobal.net
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SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY
needs volunteers for supporting families, working in the gift shops and at the information desk, and assisting hospital personnel. Call or e-mail for details.
324-1590.
vkappler@seton.org
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STALWART BOOK SORTERS
are sought by Friends of the Austin Public Library for the Monster Book Sale in the fall. One-time and ongoing volunteers welcome.
250-0105.
klindros@sbcglobal.net
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SUNSHINE COMMUNITY GARDEN
provides garden plots to people who want to grow their own organic vegetables and flowers. Tools, compost, and water available; just bring your seeds. Call or e-mail to be added to the waiting list.
Sunshine Gardens, 4814 Sunshine, 458-2009.
Free.
www.sunshinecommunitygarden.org
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TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES
is looking for volunteers to assist in their nonprofit fair-trade store that provides fair incomes to artisans in developing countries by marketing their handcrafted items and telling their stories.
Ten Thousand Villages, 1317 S. Congress, 440-0440.
www.villagesofaustin.org
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TEXAS EARLY MUSIC PROJECT
needs some volunteers to help with concert setup and stage management, program folding and assembly, and box office and CD sales. E-mail JIm Garrison if you're interested in lending a hand.
tempvol@jhmg.net
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THE BIRTHDAY WAGON
is a nonprofit that organizes birthday parties for children residing in shelters. They're looking for volunteers to help organize monthly parties for the wee ones. Monetary and in-kind donations are also welcome.
www.thebirthdaywagon.org
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THE FAIR DEFENSE PROJECT
of the ACLU of Texas seeks volunteers to help with its community outreach/intake program. The FDP works to promote access to legal counsel in Texas’ criminal courts. Volunteers review incoming requests for assistance, interview complainants and court staff when appropriate, and prepare disposition letters. Training provided.
478-7309 x5.
www.aclutx.org
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THE HELPING HANDS CENTER
is seeking volunteers to distribute clothing and groceries to those in need. Days & times vary. Call or e-mail to learn more. Also, they're in need of spring and summer infant clothing for boys and girls.
The Helping Hands Center, 3804 Avenue B, 472-2298.
jbarnesohhc2004@yahoo.com
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THE LILITH FUND
is a nonprofit all-volunteer-run organization that assists women in exercising their fundamental right to abortion by removing barriers to access. They're on the lookout for volunteers to serve on their board of directors, work on their hotline, or both.
877/355-1463.
www.lilithfund.org
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THE TEXAS FAIR TRADE COALITION
is seeking volunteers for the NAFTA at 10, Never Again! campaign. Volunteers can help with the NAFTA at 10 resolution, grassroots outreach, a cross-border delegation, a citizens hearing, townhall meetings, and more.
472-1915.
www.texasfairtrade.org
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THUNDERING PAWS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
in Dripping Springs is in need of volunteers to care for cats, help with special events, and perform other tasks.
volunteer@thunderingpaws.org
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TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: VICTIM SERVICES UNIT
desperately needs 30 new volunteers to work alongside sheriff's deputies, providing support to victims at crime scenes. Training runs Aug. 28-Oct. 16, two nights a week, 6:30-8pm.
854-9709.
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WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
needs volunteers for two to three hours a week to help tutor elementary school kids in reading and math.
Wesley Community Center, 2105 Parker, 445-5108.
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YELLOW BIKE PROJECT
Help the Yellow Bike Project populate Austin's every nook and cranny with lovely, free, yellow bikes, or work on your own during open shops. Open Shops: Mon. & Wed.-Fri., 6-10pm (Main Shop, 2013 51st); Mon. & Fri., 5-8pm; Sun., 10am-1pm (Wheatsville Shop, 3101 Guadalupe). Volunteer shops: Tue., 6-10pm (Main Shop).
www.austinyellowbike.org
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