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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club (Yarborough Branch)
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who plans to grow older. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering that uses storytelling\, humor\, and conversation to explore the questions we’ll all face as we age. Join your neighbors to listen\, weave\, laugh\, and talk about caregiving\, healthcare choices\, independence\, legacy\, planning ahead\, and how we want to live. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a funny\, heartfelt audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms before their kids can say “nursing home.” Each week\, we’ll listen to a chapter of the ongoing story together. No prep required – and if you drop in mid-series\, we’ll catch you up. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Bring a craft or try your hand at basket weaving with artist Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Basket weaving is totally optional. \nDIGGING DEEP\nOccupational Therapists and Certified End-of-Life Doulas Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of ReInventing Independence guide a conversation inspired by the story each week. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and resources around aging\, caregiving\, medical decision-making\, memory loss\, independence\, legacy\, and planning ahead. \nCome to one session or all eight – we’ll catch you up. \n📅 Thursdays\, Sept 10-Oct 29 | 6-7:30pm\n📍 Yarborough Branch\, Austin Public Library | 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX 78756\n🎟️ FREE! RSVP: kickingthebucket-yarborough.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club-yarborough-branch/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Yarborough Branch Public Library\, 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention to Stop Immigrant and Refugee Hate
DESCRIPTION:Hate\, harassment\, and violence against immigrants is on the rise—but everyday people have the power to create safer\, more inclusive communities. Right To Be’s Bystander Intervention to Support Immigrant Communities Training equips participants with the tools to safely and effectively intervene when they witness anti-immigrant hate\, harassment\, or discrimination. \nUsing Right To Be’s 5Ds of Bystander Intervention methodology—Distract\, Delegate\, Document\, Delay\, and Direct—this interactive training empowers participants to take action while prioritizing safety. Whether it’s witnessing xenophobic comments\, workplace discrimination\, ICE encounters\, or public harassment\, this training provides practical\, real-world strategies to support immigrants facing harm. \nThis training is encouraged for allies\, but everyone is welcome. If you are undocumented or at risk of being targeted by ICE\, we recommend also attending a Know Your Rights training and engaging in safety planning. \nTogether\, we can create a culture of safety\, solidarity\, and dignity for immigrant communities. Join us to become an active bystander and help build a more just world.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bystander-intervention-to-stop-immigrant-and-refugee-hate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:2026 Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Emergency Management (AEM) at the fifth annual Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair on Friday\, September 18\, 2026 from 2 – 6 p.m. The event will be at Austin Community College Eastview Campus\, 3101 Webberville Road\, Bldg 8000\, Austin\, TX 78702. \nFree\, Family-Friendly and Open to the Public | Play Games\, Make Friends\, Meet your Neighbors | Refreshments Provided \nAEM will teach attendees how to make a plan\, build a kit\, stay informed and help meet neighbors. \n\nFree\, Family-Friendly and Open to the Public\nPlay Games\, Make Friends\, Meet your Neighbors\nRefreshments Provided\n\nLearn \n\nSafety tips\nHow to make an emergency plan for your family\nWhat resources are available during a disaster\n\nMake Emergency Preparedness your Superpower! \nInterpretations services available in Spanish and ASL. Request another language interpreter by calling 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 no later than five days before the event.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-get-ready-central-texas-emergency-preparedness-fair/
LOCATION:ACC Eastview Campus\, 3401 Webberville Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Community Teach-In: Renters' Rights In Texas
DESCRIPTION:We have 2 Teach-ins in the next 2 weeks! If you have been meaning to make it out to one\, now’s your chance! Check out the locations and times below. We will be covering rights Texas Tenants have from evictions to repairs and more! As always\, Spanish interpretation will be provided. \nUpcoming Dates: \n\nSeptember 19th from 10am to 11:30am at Austin Vineyard Church\nSeptember 29th from 6pm to 7:30pm at McBee Elementary
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-teach-in-renters-rights-in-texas-3/
LOCATION:Austin Vineyard Church\, 13208 Morris Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:September 2026 Fix-It Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Fix-It Clinic where skilled volunteers will teach you how to repair your broken household items. \n\n\n\n\nGot a broken item like a torn shirt\, faulty blender or worn-out toy? Bring them to a Fix-It Clinic and learn hands-on repair skills with help from our expert volunteers—free of charge! RSVP for a time slot here. \nNew policy: We will no longer work on computers\, cell phones\, or tablets at the Fix-It Clinic. These projects often require extensive troubleshooting and take up a lot of our volunteers’ time. Instead\, we encourage you to subscribe to the Fix-It Austin newsletter to receive announcements of upcoming workshops focused on electronics repair\, consult the Austin Reuse Directory to find a professional repair shop\, and/or look for a repair guide on the IFixIt website. \nHow it works: Bring up to two items (excluding computers\, cellphones\, and tablets) and work with our coaches to learn how to fix them. Tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own. If you know your item needs a replacement part\, please bring it with you. While we can’t guarantee every item will be repaired\, you’ll learn how it works and what you may need to fix it. Note that our electronics/miscellaneous category is the most popular and sometimes there is a wait to work with a volunteer. \nDrop-off option: Can’t attend in person? Drop off your item at the Turner Roberts Recreation Center (7201 Colonly Loop Dr.)\, September 11-17. We’ll try to fix it\, and you can pick it up September 20-25. Items not claimed by September 25 will be donated. Space is limited\, and a waiver is required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/september-2026-fix-it-clinic/
LOCATION:Turner Roberts Recreation Center\, 7201 Colony Loop Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
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