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SUMMARY:Austin African American Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Renowned poet and author Nikki Giovanni will headline the 18th Annual Austin African American Book Festival on Saturday\, June 29\, 2024\, at the Carver Museum and Carver Library located at 1161 and 1165 Angelina Street in Austin\, Texas\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nOur theme “Black Feeling\, Black Talk: Activism in Poetry and Prose\,” beautifully encapsulates the essence of Giovanni’s seminal work\, “Black Feeling\, Black Talk.” It’s a powerful acknowledgment of the awareness and consciousness required to confront the ongoing challenges facing Black communities\, particularly in the realm of civil rights \n“We are thrilled to celebrate the festival’s 18th year with our featured guest\, Nikki Giovanni\,” said Roz Oliphant Jones\, festival founder. “She is a literary legend and her life embodies our theme and her story will inspire all generations of festival attendees.” \nBy centering discussions around what Black men and women are feeling\, the festival creates a platform for honest dialogue about the experiences\, struggles\, and triumphs within the community. It’s not just about acknowledging these feelings but also about channeling them into meaningful activism and advocacy. \nCheck out the full lineup of events (for both adults and kids) here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-african-american-book-festival/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:"How to Buy a House in ATX" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to buy a home within 1 to 2 years? Jumpstart your home-buying journey here. \nJoin This Workshop! We’ll Cover – \n\nAustin Real Estate Market Update\nHow Much Does a House Cost – Like\, Really?\nThe Step-By-Step Process\, From Pre-Approved to Closing & Beyond\nBonus: Q&A With Experienced Agent Team\, Specialized in Creative Homeownership\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have the foundational knowledge and the confidence you need to face the real estate market and find a home that’s right for you. \nYou can get your ticket here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/how-to-buy-a-house-in-atx-workshop/
LOCATION:Open House Austin Office & Community Space\, 1204 Salina Street #A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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SUMMARY:Alternative First Response Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Austin Justice Coalition\, in collaboration with folks from the unions for EMS and Integral Care\, will be holding a town hall on alternative 1st response systems this Thursday\, July 11th at 6pm at the Cherrywood Community Center (1605 E 38th 1/2 St\, Austin\, TX 78722). \nPlease register and attend to learn more about the burgeoning movement for alternative 1st response here and around the country\, and to provide feedback on how our alternative 1st response system can improve and grow to ensure everyone gets the best and quickest response possible to crises with a focus on care and not coercion and violence. \nIn addition to Integral Care and EMS folks currently working on this locally\, reps from the national Movement 4 Black Lives and Dream Defenders Healing and Justice Center are set to speak as well to tell us about the wide variety of ways that communities are building out alternatives. We look forward to an evening of sharing and learning and I hope you can join us!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/alternative-first-response-town-hall/
LOCATION:Cherrywood Center\, 1605 38 1/2 Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T130000
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Austin Leadership (HAL) Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Our LAST & FINAL Hispanic Austin Leadership (HAL) info session is VIRTUAL! Register for the Zoom Session on Friday\, July 12\, 2024\, at NOON. \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow with fellow leaders in the Austin community. This session promises to be an engaging and informative experience\, offering insights and resources that can help shape your leadership journey. Whether you’re looking to expand your network\, gain new skills\, or simply be inspired\, this virtual event is the perfect platform for busy folks! \nMake sure to mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot. Join us and be part of a dynamic and supportive network dedicated to making a difference. See you online! \nRemember\, HAL Applications are OPEN now through Friday\, July 19\, 2024! Find the Program & Scholarship Applications and the Program App Fee here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/hispanic-austin-leadership-hal-virtual-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:DECA / REED Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Join the Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) at Austin Central Library. DECA will be announcing the initial draft of the REED Plan! \nThe event will be held in the Demonstration Area at Austin’s Central Library. The entrance is located on the 2nd St. side of the building. \nAbout the REED Plan:\nThe REED Plan is a 1st of it’s kind in the nation. A regional economic development plan built by and for minority economies; a visionary blueprint for nurturing our region’s diverse economies over the next five years. REED Plan is not meant to replace regional plans but rather to compliment the work with a micro lens on assisting minority businesses. REED Plan is community driven; Incorporating community voices in a plan ensures it reflects diverse needs and fosters ownership\, leading to more effective and equitable outcomes. DECA Investing in ALL our futures. \nAbout DECA: \nThe Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance is a 501c3 and is comprised of the Austin LGBT Chamber\, Greater Austin Asian Chamber\, Greater Austin Black Chamber\, and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Through a spirit of collaboration DECA works to encourage diversity and economic growth within the Greater Austin Region.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/deca-reed-announcement/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T003016Z
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SUMMARY:Mueller’s Affordable Homes Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Mueller Affordable Homes Info session for a full overview of the program\, what it takes to qualify and how to get on the road to homeownership! \nThe Mueller Affordable Homes Program was created specifically to include homes for families earning less than the area’s median income that might not otherwise be able to afford a home or rent an apartment in central Austin. Learn more about the program and how to qualify here. \nRSVP for the zoom session here. This will include a program overview\, income/asset qualifications and a live Q&A.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/muellers-affordable-homes-program-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20240716T015206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T142036Z
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SUMMARY:Texas’ Solar Summer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas’ Solar Summer webinar will be 2-3 pm on Thursday\, 07/25. Experts on Texas solar will discuss how solar energy is helping keep the lights on\, save people money\, and reduce pollution. This forum will be held on Zoom. Please RSVP to receive the webinar link.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-solar-summer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T124336Z
UID:52389-1723802400-1723806000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:DASA Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for virtual “office hours” to answer questions about the DASA program\, application and partnership! \nHave questions about the DASA program\, application process or want to partner with us? We are hosting a virtual “office hours” style DASA Deep Dive to answer common questions with a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session. \nBring your questions about becoming a community activator\, submitting a space to activate\, or partnering with us. \nLearn more about these programs and more on our DASA webpage. \nThe Downtown Austin’s Space Activation program (DASA) is our call to action for Austinites to take an active role in making downtown the place they want it to be. Through DASA\, we’re transforming empty\, underutilized spaces and are turning them into a platform for social impact\, community connectivity\, and inclusive prosperity. Through supporting diverse artists\, business owners\, and more\, downtown sustains its vibrancy and cultivates economic\, social\, and cultural benefits. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dasa-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20240814T113127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113127Z
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SUMMARY:Can Co-ops Help Us Survive Climate Change?
DESCRIPTION:What does an economy that VALUES WORKERS\, the larger COMMUNITY\, and the ENVIRONMENT look like? \nAs the climate changes\, community needs are transforming as well. From different growing seasons for farmers and gardeners to more extreme weather events\, to altered patterns of migration and tourism\, the next quarter century will bring societal and economic changes that will require creative\, dynamic\, place-based solutions. The co-op model is designed to be nimble and responsive to community needs\, empowering those most impacted by upheaval to participate in designing new tools and resources. \nIn this session\, led by Drew De Los Santos\, Executive Director of the Austin Cooperative Business Association\, participants will learn how to use the cooperative principles and business model to invigorate a cooperatve economy that can survive the current climate crisis. \nThe class will include: \n• Models of Green Economy Co-ops \n•Discussion of inclusive economic systems \n• Tools and resources to begin developing a climate-responsive cooperative \nClass attendees will have the opportunity to schedule FREE coaching and consulting with the instructor and other co-op experts. \nEste webinar es gratuito y se presentará en inglés con interpretación al español. This webinar is free and will be presented in English with Spanish language interpretation. \nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/can-co-ops-help-us-survive-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20240820T143003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T143003Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Climate Justice Town Hall: The Grid\, Fossil Fuels & High Energy Bills
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned with high energy bills\, worried about the heat and future winter storms\, and wondering if our grid is going to keep running? Do you want Austin Energy to help the community and invest in renewable energy instead of building a dirty\, new power plant? \nRSVP to join your neighbors at the Austin Climate Justice Town Hall to find out how we can lower our bills and protect our community from climate change and pollution!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-climate-justice-town-hall-the-grid-fossil-fuels-high-energy-bills/
LOCATION:Sierra Club HQ\, 6406 N IH 35\, Suite 1805\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T124500
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CREATED:20240820T143854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T160344Z
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SUMMARY:Cafeteria Sustainability Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Ready to level up your commitment to kids’ health and a sustainable future this school year? Join Plastic Reduction Project and The Parents’ Climate Community to find out more about how parents/guardians can get involved in greening their K-8 school cafeteria.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/cafeteria-sustainability-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20240814T122534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T122559Z
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SUMMARY:Livestream Conversation About Transit Plan 2035
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a livestream conversation about Transit Plan 2035 (CapMetro’s plans for the next decade) with CapMetro’s President & CEO Dottie Watkins and Executive Vice President\, Chief Strategic Planning and Development Officer Sharmila Mukherjee.\n\n \n>>When: Aug. 29\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n>>Where: livestreaming on Movability’s Facebook page and YouTube channel
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/livestream-conversation-about-transit-plan-2035/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T194500
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20240820T143723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T131839Z
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SUMMARY:Cafeteria Sustainability Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Ready to level up your commitment to kids’ health and a sustainable future this school year? Join Plastic Reduction Project and The Parents’ Climate Community to find out more about how parents/guardians can get involved in greening their K-8 school cafeteria.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/cafeteria-sustainability-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20240904T231100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T231201Z
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SUMMARY:Open Congress
DESCRIPTION:Head over to Austin’s iconic Congress Avenue Saturday\, Sept. 7\, for Open Congress at The Texas Tribune Festival. It’s a one-of-a-kind street fest featuring must-see interviews\, stellar programming\, and exciting interactive experiences from TribFest partners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Congress is free and open to the public — no Festival ticket required! — and takes place between 7th and 11th streets\, bringing Texas’ breakout politics and policy event to downtown Austin’s main thoroughfare for all to enjoy. \nYou can look through the complete lineup of events and guest speakers here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-congress/
LOCATION:Congress Avenue\, Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T134133Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Fashion Center for DeGrowth - Opening Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception for the Slow Fashion Center for De-growth featuring work by textile artist & fashion disruptor Corinne Loperfido! \n7:30-8:15pm : SLOW FASHION PANEL \nModerator Corinne Loperfido \nPanelists: \n\nAaron Torres\, Sleep Never\nLauren Gray (Wholegrayn)\nLeah Bury\, Slow Fashion Festival\nMikaela Friedman\, Shop Slow\, Slow Fashion Festival\n\nPOP UP PHOTO BOOTH by Leah Bury (Leah.Creative) \nBRING YOUR DAMAGED ITEMS FOR REPAIR! Mending on demand for clothes by Heather Olsen (Wear Trash) \n✂️BRING CLOTHES FOR THE CLOTHING SWAP! Bring something for the swap & rework your clothes ON SITE with Lauren Gray (Wholegrayn) \nFREE LEMONADE BY Juiceland Plz bring your own cup so we can cut down on plastic waste
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/slow-fashion-center-for-degrowth-opening-party/
LOCATION:Shop Slow\, 2058 South Lamar Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T201026Z
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SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting Lunch 'n' Learn
DESCRIPTION:There’s no telling if that rain in the forecast will actually come. One thing we do know is our rainwater harvesting rebate can get you set up for when it finally does pour!\n\n\n \n\nJoin us on Thursday\, September 19 at 12 p.m. for our Rainwater Harvesting Lunch ‘n’ Learn. Hear about rainwater collection best practices and learn how our rebate program can benefit you.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-lunch-n-learn-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20240911T192707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T192707Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting To Get Out The Vote: Clay Pinch Pots
DESCRIPTION:Join The Austin Common and Broad Studios Club House for a fun civics + crafting event! Learn how Austin’s local government works and how you can make your voice be heard at the local level… by voting in local elections! During this two-hour workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to make your very own vote-themed clay pinch pot\, all while learning about what you’ll see on your ballot this year. \nYou can get your ticket here. \n\nThe Austin Common (@The_Austin_Common) is a local news site and civic education organization that uses art and social media to make learning about local government accessible and fun! Each election cycle\, they create easy-to-understand voter guides for all the down-ballot races that tend to get the least amount of media attention\, but have a really big impact on Austinites’ everyday lives. \n\n\nDuring this workshop you’ll learn: \n\n\n\nThe basics of how local city government works\nWhat you’ll see on your local ballot this year – including the Austin mayoral election\, several Austin City Council seats\, as well as Travis County and AISD elections\nHow you can get more involved in your local community!\nHow to make a basic pinch pot catch-all and add surface design to it\n\nCrafting lead by Hallie Shafer \n\nCivics lesson lead by Amy Stansbury
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/crafting-to-get-out-the-vote-clay-pinch-pots/
LOCATION:Broad Studios Club House\, 727 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Issues Over Lunch: Inclusive Prosperity Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Announcing a special edition of our popular Issues & Eggs series: Issues over Lunch; featuring Shelonda Stokes\, president of the Downtown Baltimore Partnership. \nJoin us for an informative discussion on inclusive economic development in Austin. Hear from national and local industry leaders who are working to create a more equitable entrepreneurial landscape. Learn about programs designed to support small businesses\, creatives\, and entrepreneurs from historically marginalized communities. \nTickets can be purchased here. \nProgram Highlights: \n\nKeynote Speaker: Shelonda Stokes\, president of the Downtown Baltimore Partnership will discuss the successful BOOST program\, which has provided grant funding and support to BIPOC-owned businesses in downtown Baltimore.\n\nFollowing the keynote\, join us for a panel discussion featuring: \n\nTom Noonan (President & CEO\, Visit Austin): The future of Austin’s convention center and its impact on the city.\nBrittney Rodriguez (COO\, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce): DECA Chambers’ new REED program for minority businesses and workforce solutions.\nJenell Moffett (Chief Impact Officer\, Downtown Austin Alliance): The Downtown Austin Storefront Activation (DASA) program supports small businesses and creatives.\n\nShelonda Stokes will return to the panel to expand on her keynote and share additional insights from the BOOST program. \nEach ticket sale supports the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation\, whose mission is to create downtown vibrancy through art\, parks\, and cultural spaces by and for everyone. And vision of creating a downtown Austin that thrives as a vibrant\, inclusive community\, where art and culture are accessible to all.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/issues-over-lunch-inclusive-prosperity-downtown/
LOCATION:Fairmont Austin\, 101 Red River St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T133000
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SUMMARY:Is Austin Running Out Of Water? What Can We Do?
DESCRIPTION:Representative James Talarico will present questions to the panel of water experts listed below on Austin’s future water situation\, plans to cope with shortages and ways for us to conserve water. \nChristopher Charles – Conservation Program Coordinator\, Water Conservation Division\, Austin Water.\nChris is an expert on many aspects of water conservation including xeriscapes\, drought-resistant plants and ways to use less water. \nBrigid Shea – Commissioner\, Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 Brigid has been a force of nature on Texas environmental issues for decades. Her many accomplishments include helping to form and head up the SOS coalition that saved Barton Springs. \nTodd Votteler – Editor-in-Chief\, Texas Water Journal; Principal\, Collaborative Water Resolution LLC. Todd is an experienced environmental professional with expertise in conflict resolution\, stakeholder engagement and policy development. \nView exhibits at tables in church lobby before and after the program.\nLunch will be served during the event\nAll are welcome\, no charge for attending (donations accepted)
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/is-austin-running-out-of-water-what-can-we-do/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 14311 Wells Port Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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SUMMARY:Green Space & Climate Change Policy Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the candidates running in Austin’s mayoral election\, as well as the District 7 and 10 City Council races. \nThe event is hosted by EverGreen Austin\, a group of diverse women with ties to the green community\, working to ensure Austin invests urgently\, generously\, and equitably in green space and green infrastructure.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/green-space-climate-change-policy-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Lions Municipal Golf Course\, 2901 Enfield Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20240918T214817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T214956Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Roundtable: Community-Engaged Research Rules of Thumb
DESCRIPTION:Since 2014\, Texas Target Communities at Texas A&M University (TAMU) has worked alongside the Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services\, a non-profit in Houston\, to jointly investigate and document persistent vulnerabilities stemming from chronic pollution\, natural hazards\, as well as chemical and non-chemical stressors. Engaging local high school students and teachers\, the partnership has collected data on a range of complex environmental issues\, educated residents on risks\, and developed solutions to reduce exposure and contamination. \nThe project\, which was initially sponsored by university start-up funds\, allowed TAMU and Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services to build trust\, engage the community\, and explore community needs before developing proposals for additional funding. This work\, along with over 30 partnerships with community partners\, led to the book Engaged Research for Community Resilience to Climate Change and our rules of thumb to authentically engage communities. \nPart of the Planet Texas 2050 Resilience Roundtable series\, Academic-Community Partnerships for Adaptation and Resilience. \nSpeakers:\nJaimie Hicks Masterson – Jaimie Hicks Masterson is director of Texas Target Communities at Texas A&M University\, a high impact service-learning and engaged research program that works alongside low-capacity communities to plan for resilience. She is author of Planning for Community Resilience: A Handbook for Reducing Vulnerabilities to Disasters and Engaged Research for Community Resilience to Climate Change. She is the engagement coordinator Institute for Sustainable Communities and the Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard project funded by the Department of Homeland Security and a part of the Center for Coastal Resilience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \nJohn T. Cooper – Dr. John T. Cooper\, Jr. has also served as Assistant Vice President for the Division of Academic and Strategic Collaborations at Texas A&M University. Dr. Cooper’s areas of interest include principles of inclusive planning and plan quality. He has a deep commitment to working with emergency planners to increase the extent to which socially vulnerable populations are able to prepare for\, survive and recover from disasters. From 2005-2010\, he directed the FEMA-funded Emergency Preparedness Demonstration Program\, a $2.5 million effort to understand barriers to increased disaster awareness and preparedness in marginalized communities. He has also served on the Advisory Board for the Coastal Resilience Center at the University of North Carolina\, and the boards of directors for the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities and the Bill Anderson Fund (BAF).
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/resilience-roundtable-community-engaged-research-rules-of-thumb/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T150000
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SUMMARY:BRAVE Communities Connection - Breaking the Myths: Uncovering the Truth About Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an impactful and timely panel discussion that will dive deep into how misinformation shapes immigration and discrimination. This conversation will explore the deep harm these falsehoods create while recognizing that the diversity of immigrants is the very foundation of America’s strength and beauty. \nWe invite audience members of all backgrounds to come together in this critical dialogue\, as we address how misinformation not only distorts the present but is rooted in the false narratives of our past. Holding this conversation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the close of Hispanic Heritage month\, reminds us of the long-standing history of disinformation—from the erasure and misrepresentation of Indigenous peoples to the ongoing harm done to immigrant communities today. We celebrate the rich cultural impact while addressing the broader\, damaging myths that undermine the diversity and strength immigrants bring to America. \nTogether\,let’s break the cycle of misinformation and build understanding\, solidarity\, inclusion\, and truth. #MakeATXBRAVE #IAmBRAVE \nPanelists:\nEdna Yang\,  Co-Executive Director for American Gateways\nSebastian Treviño\, Immigration Attorney of Catholic Charities of Central Texas\nMaëlle Singh\, Digital Influencer\, Haitian immigrant \nArtistic Expression: Daniel Llanes\, Earth Culture Dancer and practitioner of traditional Mezo American folk medicine \nThank you to Amplify Credit Union and City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division for supporting this community-building event and opening your doors on an observed holiday.to help #MakeATXBRAVE. Amplify’s Community Meeting Space is ADA accessible and walking distance from the Domain stop. Ample free parking available. For individuals requiring special services such as translation or accessbility accommodations\, please contact us at community@bravecommunities.org. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration and attendance at BRAVE Communities Connections constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees’ image or voice in photographs\, videotapes\, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by BRAVE Communities. If you or anyone in your party does not consent to be in photographic images\, please let a BRAVE team member know at the event upon arrival.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/brave-communities-connection-breaking-the-myths-uncovering-the-truth-about-immigration/
LOCATION:Amplify Credit Union Community Room\, 2800 Esperanza Crossing\, Building 2\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Sustainability Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Mitchell Sustainability Symposium will continue its focus on the intersection of sustainability and student education on UT Austin’s campus and beyond. We’ll look into the state of sustainability at UT Austin through a series of panel discussions\, lectures\, and student presentations. Dr. Shalanda Baker\, Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action at the University of Michigan\, will provide the lunchtime keynote address. \nThe 2024 Mitchell Sustainability Symposium is co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability\, UT Energy Institute\, and Planet Texas 2050. \nMore details to come! \nKeynote Speaker – Shalanda H. Baker – Inaugural Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action\, The University of Michigan \nBefore joining the University of Michigan\, Shalanda served as the Senate-confirmed Director of the Office of Energy Justice and Equity\, Secretarial Advisor on Equity\, and Chief Diversity Officer at the United States Department of Energy. At the Department\, she served as the architect of the agency’s equity and justice policy framework. She also developed and led the implementation of the agency’s groundbreaking strategies for the Justice40 Initiative; equity; and diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility. Prior to that\, she served in the Biden-Harris Administration as the nation’s first Deputy Director for Energy Justice.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mitchell-sustainability-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:University of Texas – William C. Powers Student Activity Center\, 2201 Speedway\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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SUMMARY:Slow Fashion Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Slow Fashion Festival! Founded in 2022\, we’re on a mission to celebrate and promote the exciting world of slow fashion—where sustainability\, ethical practices\, and thoughtful consumption meet. Since our debut\, we’ve produced a variety of events and publications that inspire and connect fashion enthusiasts\, makers\, and advocates. From runway shows to workshops and a bustling marketplace\, we’re all about learning\, creativity\, and building a more conscious fashion industry—together! \nSingle and multi-day tickets can be purchased here. \nThe festival will take place from October 25th – 27th and feature panels\, workshops\, and vendors. Topics will include: \n\nWhat if Slow Fashion Embraced BIPOC Heritage & Traditional Knowledge\n\nAdaptive Fashion: Creating Inclusive Designs for All \n\n\nReframing Sustainability: Building Community-Centric Brands \n\n\nSlow fashion is a holistic movement that embodies a way of life focused on sustainability\, ethical practices\, and conscious consumption. It’s not just about making mindful purchasing decisions; it’s about caring for the garments we already own and rejecting the exploitation of workers and the environmental degradation caused by rampant consumerism. Slow fashion encourages us to cherish quality over quantity\, understand the true value and impact of our clothing\, and build a community where we can rely on each other rather than on big corporations focused solely on profits. By embracing slow fashion\, we commit to a lifestyle that values fairness\, creativity\, and responsibility\, fostering a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry — and world — for all.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/slow-fashion-festival/
LOCATION:Riches Art Gallery\, 2511 E 6th St.\, Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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SUMMARY:Resilience Roundtable: Collaborative Communities for Energy Justice
DESCRIPTION:This talk surveys ten collaborative communities from around the globe that form the Intersecting Energy Cultures (IEC) Working Group\, convened by the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities founding director\, Dr. Bethany Wiggin\, and Dr. Rebecca Macklin at the University of Aberdeen. \nThe IEC working group brings together researchers working with community-based partners to develop deeper understanding of the varied and uneven impacts stemming from the international workings of energy industries. It considers how communities become caught in the middle of multiple and historically overlapping forms of energy production\, often amplifying existing social and economic vulnerabilities. \nDeveloped through the experimental rubric of environmental humanities\, the working group explores the ways that arts-driven and humanistic methods of inquiry enable us to carry out meaningful community-based\, participatory research around historic\, contemporary and future relations with sites of energy production. Drawing on the project’s preliminary findings\, we will consider questions fundamental to fostering and maintaining research partnerships beyond university settings:  How can these partnerships be mutually beneficial?  What methods facilitate cross-sector\, transdisciplinary inquiry? What kinds of project outcomes are possible and desirable? \nPart of the Planet Texas 2050 Resilience Roundtable series\,\nAcademic-Community Partnerships for Adaptation and Resilience. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/resilience-roundtable-collaborative-communities-for-energy-justice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20241112T205029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T205029Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Explore the full Texas Book Festival schedule to discover all the exciting books\, authors\, and events happening this year. From author panels to book signings\, there’s something for every reader to enjoy. View or download the 2024 printable grid schedule and begin planning your visit!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-book-festival-2/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:Congress Avenue\, Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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SUMMARY:Solar Austin - Solar Farm Tour & Community Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join Solar Austin for an exciting and educational tour of La Loma\, a local community solar farm in Austin! \nAustin Energy will host this tour from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, offering a unique opportunity to learn how community solar works and understand firsthand how La Loma operates in partnership with our utility. Dive into the inner workings of solar energy production\, how our utility measures solar energy\, its value to our community\, and connect with other renewable energy enthusiasts in a hands-on learning environment. \nThere’s street parking on Lott Ave\, and if full\, additional parking is available near Ortega Elementary School. \nCommunity Mixer \nAfter the tour\, join us for a drink at Hi Sign Brewing. Austin Energy and Solar Austin will teach us about significant changes to how Solar is reimbursed by the utility\, known as Standard Offer. We will also talk about Solar for All. These are significant changes to our utility’s valuation of solar\, so you don’t want to miss out. \nFor the first 50 people who sign up for the tour\, we will sponsor one drink Hi Sign Brewing. \nThis will be a fantastic opportunity to understand solar incentives\, ask questions\, meet like-minded individuals\, and get inspired by the progress in our local clean energy landscape. \nYour small gift of $20 will support Solar Austin’s PV installations.\nWe have two exciting projects in the works! \nIf you need financial assistance or have questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact info@solaraustin.orgwill
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/solar-austin-solar-farm-tour-community-mixer/
LOCATION:La Loma Community Solar Farm\, 942 Lott Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T164500
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SUMMARY:Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Explore the full Texas Book Festival schedule to discover all the exciting books\, authors\, and events happening this year. From author panels to book signings\, there’s something for every reader to enjoy. View or download the 2024 printable grid schedule and begin planning your visit!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-book-festival-2/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Congress Avenue\, Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
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SUMMARY:Issues & Eggs: Meet the Chief
DESCRIPTION:Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for the next installment of Issues & Eggs as we introduce Austin’s newest Police Chief\, Lisa Davis. This event will feature an insightful discussion on some of the most pressing safety issues facing our city. We will explore the Chief’s observations during their first two months in office\, vision for the future of the Austin Police Department and plans to enhance officer recruitment and retention. Additionally\, we will dive into Chief Davis’s thoughts on the future of safety in Austin. Don’t miss this engaging and meaningful conversation. Register today as we unscramble complex issues one community conversation at a time. \nOur Issues & Eggs will be held at St. David’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday\, November 19 from 7:30am to 9:00am. Start your morning with us\, grab breakfast\, make connections and hear from our speakers on how we can improve safety in Austin.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/issues-eggs-meet-the-chief/
LOCATION:St. David’s Episcopal Church\, 301 E 8th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200606
CREATED:20250109T203746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T203840Z
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SUMMARY:How A Bill Becomes A Law And How You Can Make A Difference
DESCRIPTION:The 89th Texas Legislature’s regular session begins on January 14\, 2025. Get ready for the session with the League of Women Voters Austin Area!\n\n \nStephanie Chiarello\, Chief of Staff for Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra (HD-41)\, will describe how the Texas Legislature works and talk about how anyone can advocate for the things they care about. Stephanie has worked inside and around the Texas Capitol for more than 15 years. She earned her Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs\, and earned undergraduate degrees in both biology and theatre and dance from UT Austin.\n\n \nAre you volunteering with Capitol Corps? Thinking about participating in LWV Lobby Day in February? Or just plain curious about what goes on in the pink granite building at the top of Congress Avenue? Then join us on January 18!\n\n \nRSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-and-how-you-can-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:John Gillum Branch Library\, 2505 Steck Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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