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May 2021
Outcomes of the May 1 Election: Possibilities and Actions
Common Ground for Texans and the League of Women Voters Austin Area invites you to join us! Our expert panelists will share their perspectives on the impacts of the 8 ballot initiatives from the May 1st election. After the panelists' presentations, we will divide into…
Find out more »Quilting Fabric Sale!
Our collection of quilting fabric is getting so large, we’re bringing it outside for you to shop through! This sale is for quilting fabric only. It will include: scrap packs, jelly rolls, and folded fabric in fat quarters, 1/4 yard, 1/2 yard, and 3/4 yard…
Find out more »Fix-It at Home! Remiende su camiseta favorita / Fix Your Favorite Tee
*This class will be taught in English and Spanish* Remiende su camiseta favorita Austin Resource Recovery presenta Fix-It at Home!, una serie interactiva en línea gratis. Aprenda destrezas de reparación desde la comodidad de su casa. Se ha demostrado que aprender nuevas destrezas ayuda a…
Find out more »Building Decarbonization: A Climate Imperative
In the fight to address climate change and decarbonize our economy, we must decarbonize homes and businesses to eliminate building sector emissions. But how? Pecan Street’s 2019 Electric Texas report examined the possibility of converting all residential heating in ERCOT’s service area to electric. Building on that…
Find out more »Reimagining Our Community Safety Policies
Austin's City Council and City Manager want to know your opinion on Austin Police Department policies. The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is organizing events to collect feedback from community members. Currently, we are requesting feedback on policies related to the use of force. These…
Find out more »Townhall on Public Safety: People With Disabilities
The Townhall on Public Safety: People With Disabilities and Policing will take place on May 21, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. About the event: The Office of Police Oversight, the Mayor's Office, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and the Equity Office…
Find out more »Music on the Trail
The Trail Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of our Music on the Trail series in 2021 – bringing some of Austin’s most beloved musicians to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for popup concerts. In order to safely socially distance on the…
Find out more »Yoga on the Trail
Join The Trail Foundation for a social-distanced yoga class at Lakeshore Park! The area for practice will be roped off and spots for yoga mats will be marked 6-feet apart. All attendees will be required to wear a mask when not on their mats. This…
Find out more »Coffee & Conversation: Oil, Gas, and PetroChem Industries in Texas
Bill Bray, formerly at ExxonMobil, will give a presentation on the Oil, Gas and PetroChem industries in Texas and how the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will impact them. The Energy Transition with a predictably rising price on carbon will certainly drive change, but…
Find out more »Chicken keeping class
Join the chicken keeping community! Keeping chickens is a great way to keep your food waste out of the landfill. Chickens can recycle your food scraps. Chicken keeping and composting methods go hand-in-hand to keep food waste out of the landfill while creating healthy soil.…
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