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SUMMARY:Kayak Trash Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Hit the water for a trash cleanup on Lady Bird Lake! Austin Rowing Club is hosting a Community Trail Cleanup with The Trail Conservancy!   \nYou can sign up to volunteer here.  \nVolunteers ARE REQUIRED to fill out ARC’s SmartWaiver prior to the event. \nEvent Details: \n\nMeeting Information: Austin Rowing Club\nParking Options:\n\nMexican American Cultural Center Parking Lot – $2 per Hour \nStreet Parking along East Avenue – Free before 11 AM\nLAZ Parking on Rainey Street\n\n\nWhat to bring and wear:\n\nWater Appropriate Clothing – If you plan to be on a Kayak or SUP board\nClosed-toe shoes\nSun protection\nFilled water bottle\nTTC will provide tools\, gloves\, and materials
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kayak-trash-cleanup-4/
LOCATION:Austin Rowing Club\, 74 Trinity Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Our symposium “Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter\, Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance & Black Freedom in North America” will be held at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin Texas on Saturday July 25\, 2026. This symposium will not only highlight the Webber Family history in Texas but other descendants who have taken the lead in the preservation and restoration of their history\, culture\, and sites. Join us for a day of learning\, empowering\, and sharing. \nSCHEDULE \n10:00-10:13 am \nWelcome & Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dr. María Esther Hammack \n10:15-11:00 \nInaugural Keynote by Dr. Cheryl LaRoche \n11:00-11:10 \nBrief Break \n11:10-12:00 noon \nPanel 1: The Legacy of Silvia Hector Webber & the Role of Her Descendants in Reclaiming Her Story. Chair: Dr. Theresa Gatling. Speakers: OJ Treviño\, Sofia Bravo\, ZaDarius Webber\, Victorianna Mejia. \n12:00-1:00 pm \nPanel 2: Beyond Harriet Tubman: Visibilizing Black Women’s Resistance in North America \nChair: Dr. Angela Valenzuela. Speakers: Dr. Jazma Sutton\, Dr. Rolonda Teal. \n1:00pm-1:55pm \nCatered Lunch \n2:00pm-3:15 pm \nPanel 3: Bridging Underground Railroads: A Continental Overview of Freedom Pursuits \nChair: TBD. Speakers: Kimberly Simmons\, Corina Torralba\, Russell Contreras. \n3:15pm-3:30pm \nBreak \n3:30pm-4:30 pm \nPanel 4: The Consequence of Reclaiming Your Ancestors’ Stories. Chair: Dr. DL Grant. Speakers: Tamara Lanier\, Windy GoodLoe\, Roger Sashington. \n4:30pm-4:40pm \nBrief Break \n4:40pm-5:40pm \nPanel 5: The Webber Geographies of Resistance: A Digital Mapping Project \nChair: Leslie Treviño. Speakers: Dr. Javier Wallace\, Colby Coppinger. \n5:40pm-6:40pm \nPanel 6: Silvia’s Story in the Context of Mexican History & Black Liberation in North America. Chair: Victorianna Mejia. Speakers: Jumko Ogata Aguilar\, Dr. María Esther Hammack. \n6:45pm-7:00pm \nConcluding Remarks\, Dr. Angela Valenzuela
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/visibilizing-a-freedom-fighter-silvia-hector-webber-a-legacy-of-resistance/
LOCATION:Mexican American Cultural Center\, 600 River Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:City of Austin Budget Town Hall: District 6
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 25th\, 2026 for a presentation on the 2026-2027 City of Austin Budget by the Austin Director of Budget and Organizational Excellence.Come early to speak with department representatives at informational tables. Ask questions and provide feedback – we look forward to hearing from you! 10:30am – Noon with presentation at 11:00am.Please register so we can plan snacks accordingly. \n  \n\nNot sure which City Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/city-of-austin-budget-town-hall-district-6/
LOCATION:Foundation Communities Learning Center\, 13635 Rutledge Spur\, Austin\, TX\, 78717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Paws to the Polls: The Great Austin Pet Election
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to cast your ballot for Pet Mayor of Austin! Come to our all-ages block party featuring games\, food\, and hands-on voting practice! \n\n\n\nGet warmed up for the November election — Paws to the Polls: The Great Austin Pet Election is coming to a neighborhood near you! \nFeaturing a rowdy candidate debate/stump speeches\, voting on the Travis County Clerk’s Office actual voting machines\, a mock Voters Guide\, popcorn\, Kona Ice snow cones\, kids’ activities\, face painting\, voter registration and information\, and an opportunity to take a pic with your candidate’s cut-out. \nThis event is brought to you by the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area and the Travis County Clerk’s Office. These block parties will be held throughout the summer in different locations around Austin and Travis County. Keep an eye on lwvaustin.org/PAWS for a venue near you!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/paws-to-the-polls-the-great-austin-pet-election-4/
LOCATION:The Baker Center\, 3908 Avenue B\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:MoveOutATX
DESCRIPTION:The last week of July is the busiest time of year for residents moving out of Austin’s West Campus area. MoveOutATX makes it easy to donate gently used items at drop-off stations around the neighborhood! \nDonation Drop-Off Stations open July 25 – 31\, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Location Map \n\nEscala Condos\, 1000 W 26th St (near 26th and San Gabriel St.)\nLenox Condos (across from 2216 San Gabriel St.)\n26 West (just south of 2620 Nueces St.)\nUT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot\, 287 W 51st St. (July 25 – 27 ONLY)\n\nWhat is accepted? Gently used furniture\, household items\, clothing (even if it’s torn or tattered)\, art/craft/office supplies\, open and new hygiene and cleaning supplies\, nonperishable food and more. Donations are accepted only during operational hours at designated donation locations.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/moveoutatx-3/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Escala Condos\, 1000 W 26th St\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose,Volunteer
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