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August 2021
AJC August General Body Meeting
Join us for our general body meeting where you can meet the team, learn what's going on in the organization, how you can get involved, and hear from other community organizations. Our general body meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of every month. We…
Find out more »Bookbinding Using the Cartonera Tradition
Create your own sketchbook or journal using the Cartonera style of bookbinding! This workshop is appropriate for ages 16+ Using recycled cardboard, paper and linen or hemp threads, you will learn to sew a multi section book and personalize the front. This is an indoor…
Find out more »Texas Rally for Voting Rights
It's the final day of the Texas Legislature's special session - and time to rally loudly for voting rights! The federal Voting Rights Act was signed into law 46 years ago on Aug. 6, but now Texans face unprecedented attacks on their right to vote.…
Find out more »Austin Redistricting Public Forum
~En Espanol abajo~ The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 3 on August 7th at the Ruiz Branch Library at 1 pm. Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to accomplish the…
Find out more »Educator’s Night
We're rolling out the red carpet for you! Before heading back to the classroom, we would like to give you one last hurrah. You can hear tips and tricks to incorporate loose parts play and material exploration into your classroom from our Executive Director, Jenn…
Find out more »Home composting class
Join the home composting community! Composting is nature's way of recycling. Rather than sending your food scraps and lawn clippings to the landfill, you can turn them into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants, garden or lawn by using a home composting system. Learn more: austintexas.gov/arrhomerebate…
Find out more »Austin Redistricting Public Forum
~En Espanol abajo~ The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 2 at Meendez Middle School on August 10th at 6 pm. Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to accomplish the work,…
Find out more »Green By Design: Planning & Design
Learn how to build, buy or remodel a green home to improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort and reduce maintenance. Austin Energy Green Building team members will provide insight and experience on sustainable building practices including guidance on selecting materials with health in mind. The webinar series provides a choice of topics…
Find out more »ATX Walk Bike Roll – Virtual Public Meeting
The City of Austin invites all interested to attend the first community meeting for ATX Walk Bike Roll. We will explain how the City will update Austin’s sidewalks, urban trails, and bikeway plans and how you can get involved. We encourage community members to ask…
Find out more »Austin Redistricting Public Forum
~En Espanol abajo~ The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 1 on August 14th at the George Washington Carver Museum starting at 1 pm. Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to…
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