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SUMMARY:17th Annual Mother Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:From the Mother Earth Day Festival –\nBill Oliver brings together music\, puppet shows\, murals\, interactive booths\, games\, art\, local wildlife\, and youngsters to create Mother Earth Day at the Springs.  This would be an “Earth Day” specifically for and about Barton Springs\, Barton Creek\, and this special watershed in and around Austin. \n\nEducational and Fun Ecological Activities\nAustin Bat Refuge\nTexas Big Worm\nSave Our Springs Endangered Species Mural\nTours of “Splash! Exhibit”\nMother Earth Art Projects\nPuppet Theatre\nDancing and Music\nSalamander Sock Puppets!\nGiant Chess Game!\nTurtles!   Hula Hoops!   Magic!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/17th-annual-mother-earth-day-festival/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Homebrew Kombucha
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, September 15th at 10 am – Kimberly Lanski and JP Gremillion\, owners of Buddha’s Brew presents “Homebrew Kombucha”.   \nThey will discuss the basic process and all equipment needed for the home producer.  Kombuchas first recorded use was in China in 200 BC called the “Drink of Immortality”.  Many species of beneficial bacteria and fungi along with helpful gut enzymes\, actually created by the organisms\, greatly increase digestive health. \nScientists have learned so much about the benefits of probiotics over the last few years.  Let us help you with the ancient tradition of fermenting kombucha and grow your own probiotics!  And the best part is Kimberley and JP will bring different flavors of Buddhas Brew to sample! Buddha’s Brew has been brewing kombucha in Austin for over 10 years.  They are a fast growing local company that is very good at what they do!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-homebrew-kombucha-2/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Austin Drive Electric Day
DESCRIPTION:From Earth Day Austin –\n*Please note – because of the weather\, Austin Drive Electric Day has been canceled.* \nJoin us to celebrate National Drive Electric Week Saturday\, September 15th\, and climb into the driver’s seat of the newest electric vehicles available in Austin! We will be presenting the latest electric cars\, scooters\, motorcycles\, mopeds\, buses\, skateboards and bikes. Grab lunch from one of our food trucks and enjoy the live music\, workshops and activities for kids! \nThis event is sponsored locally by: \nSuper Charger Sponsors:\nAustin Energy\, TxETRA and Smart Charge America \nLevel 2 Sponors:\nNative Solar \nPartners Include:\nEarth Day Austin and Austin EcoNetwork
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-drive-electric-day/
LOCATION:Electric Drive\, Electric Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Microgreens and Sprouting
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nFree Class from Brite Ideas: Microgreens and Sprouting \nThe technology of sprouting seeds has been done since prehistoric times. This allows a nutritious and filling result with little effort. This knowledge has mostly been forgotten and sprouts are often relegated to a role as a garnish. Learn how to sprout for a simple\, low cost way to improve everything about the quality and flavor of your food! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/microgreens-and-sprouting/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Lake Travis Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:From the Colorado River Alliance and Dive World Austin –\nJoin Dive World Austin’s boats (Donations courtesy of Just For Fun: Watercraft Rental and Aquaholics Watercraft Rental) for a single tank lake clean up dive! Our assignments are Big Devil’s Cove and Little Devil’s Cove! We are so excited to participate\, and hope to see all of you join us! WARNING! We only have 100 slots\, and they go quick! \nTo sign up\, you must visit Dive World Austin in person to verify certification\, sign liability forms\, and provide a $5.00 cash seat saver donation that will be donated to Colorado River Alliance! \nWant to earn your Dive Against Debris Specialty at the event!? You can! Call us (512-219-1220) today for additional information.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/24th-annual-lake-travis-clean-up/
LOCATION:Dive World Austin\, 12129 Ranch Road 620 N\, Ste 440\, Austin\, TX\, 78750\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lake Travis Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:From Keep Austin Beautiful\, the Colorado River Alliance\, and Travis County –\nKeep Austin Beautiful\, Travis County\, and the Colorado River Alliance team up annually for the biggest scuba diving and shoreline cleanup in Texas. Cleanups are followed by a volunteer party featuring free lunch\, music\, and children’s activities. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt! Volunteer registration opens one month prior to the cleanup. \nUnderwater and shoreline volunteer opportunities are available. You can sign up here. \nVolunteer Thank You Party\nSunday\, September 16\, 2018 11:30AM – 1:00PM\nAfter the cleanup\, join us at The Oasis on Lake Travis for the Volunteer Appreciation Party featuring free lunch\, live music\, Finley the Fish’s dance moves\, kids’ activities\, most unique object contest\, and door prizes. Party volunteer registration will open August 16. Volunteer opportunities include serving food\, handing out t-shirts\, and donning the Finley the Fish costume. \nThe Oasis on Lake Travis\, 6500 Comanche Trail\, 78732
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lake-travis-clean-up/
LOCATION:Lake Travis\, 2011 Pace Bend Rd N\, Spicewood\, TX\, 78669\, United States
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SUMMARY:School Green Team Leaders and Educator's Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\nJoin us for an evening of conversation\, conservation and BUY ONE GET ONE BUCKET !!! We’ll have the center open for shopping and beverages and snacks too just for you! Come meet other educators and discuss the many ways we can incorporate MORE reuse into the classroom! \nNot an educator but on your school’s PTA environmental committee or Green Team? JOIN US! We need you! We want to figure out our next steps in greening up the schools so come and discuss! Share your ideas and meet other green team leaders to find out what’s working and what’s not. \nTogether we are MORE powerful so let’s meet up and discuss! \nDid I mention we’ll have (adult) beverages and snacks just for you? Yeah\, we thought we did. \nNo ticket required but we would love to get a rough head count if we can. You can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/school-green-team-leaders-and-educators-meet-up/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Infused Liquor And Shrub Making
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, September 18th at 10am – Neil Schmidt presents “Infused Liquor and Shrub Making”.   \nOne way to use this year’s harvest of herbs\, fruits and veggies is to create amazing combinations to infuse flavor into liquor.  Infusing alcohol is very easy and takes very little time on your part\, taking at least a few weeks but mostly sitting in the cabinet.  These then can be used to make incredible top shelf cocktails of almost any flavor. \nHow does a Habanero-Bacon infused vodka for an out-of-sight Bloody-Mary sound!  Or Cucumber-Mint vodka for Mojitos or Fresh Ginger infused vodka for a Moscow Mule with a real Kick!  And this is just the beginning of what you can do!  Another way to add flavor to cocktails is “Shrubs” a colonial era mixture of herbs\, fruit and vinegars.  This sweet\, sour and tart concoction adds amazing depth to cocktails as well as non-alcoholic drinks. Let’s use our harvest to make new and interesting things!  Come join us!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-infused-liquor-and-shrub-making/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180918T180000
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SUMMARY:SFC: Garden Leadership Training (2-Part Training)
DESCRIPTION:From the Sustainable Food Center –\nThis 2-part Sustainable Food Center training (Tuesday & Wednesday\, September 18 & 19\, 6:00-8:00pm) is for teachers\, parents\, and community members interested in starting (or reviving) and sustaining a school or a community garden. If you are a teacher\, you may attend for free; please register directly by emailing bianca@sustainablefoodcenter.org. 5 additional need-based scholarships (non-teacher) are available; please email to request a spot.\n\nEach training night will cover different content\, so please plan to attend both nights. We will share the key components to a successful garden\, including: organizing and building a strong garden team\, creating a plan\, site selection and basic design\, managing the garden\, and finding funds and resources to sustain the garden. You will also hear from a guest speaker and meet other school and community gardeners in the area. We won’t be covering basic gardening principles\, but we can point you to relevant resources.\n\n–Registration closes one business day before class. All attendees must register to attend. \n-Class participants must be 16 and older. Youth ages 12-15 may attend with purchase of an additional ticket and close parent/guardian supervision during class.\n-Please register only for yourself; additional participants should register separately for themselves.\n-CE credit hours provided through AISD\n-Childcare and English-Spanish interpretation available.\n-Snacks will be provided \nQuestions? Contact Bianca Bidiuc Peterson at bianca@sustainablefoodcenter.org or 512-220-1097.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sfc-garden-leadership-training-2-part-training/2018-09-18/
LOCATION:Sustainable Food Center\, 2921 E. 17th St. Bldg. C\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Book Club: Desert Solitaire
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club –\nWe’ll be meeting to discuss the book “Desert Solitaire” by Edward Abbey. This book has been suggested to read by other nature-lovers and Amazon.com\, multiple times over and over again. So I’m pleased to read this book. It is up there with great works of environmental literature as Silent Spring. It’s said to be on of the books that transformed the genre of naturalist studies into manifestoes for social change. \nAmazon.com describes is as: “Written while Abbey was working as a ranger at Arches National Park outside of Moab\, Utah\, Desert Solitaire is a rare view of one man’s quest to experience nature in its purest form.\nThrough prose that is by turns passionate and poetic\, Abbey reflects on the condition of our remaining wilderness and the future of a civilization that cannot reconcile itself to living in the natural world as well as his own internal struggle with morality. As the world continues its rapid development\, Abbey’s cry to maintain the natural beauty of the West remains just as relevant today as when this book was written.” \nOctober’s book will be “Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America\, One Step at a Time”\, by Jeff Speck. You’re going to want to read this. GoodReads says\, “In this essential new book\, Speck reveals the invisible workings of the city\, how simple decisions have cascading effects\, and how we can all make the right choices for our communities.” \nAt the end of every book club meeting we discuss possible next books and vote on them. \n*We’re meeting at the “Rock Garden” picnic tables. These are located uphill from the Zilker Hillside Theater*
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-book-club-desert-solitaire/
LOCATION:Zilker Park\, 2100 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T203000
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SUMMARY:Living Springs Back-to-School Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:From the Living Springs Documentary –\nCome spread your blanket and enjoy a selection of short films (45 minutes total) from the on-going Living Springs documentary series. On Wednesday\, September 19th\, Living Springs\, in collaboration with Splash! will feature Wildlands and A Reflecting Pool. \nWildlands showcases Austin’s water quality protection lands that Austin voters purchased through open space bonds to protect the aquifer. Learn about the diversity\, history and significance of these protected lands. \nA Reflecting Pool recounts Barton’s history from 1912-1962 through the memories of those who lived it. This documentary showcases wonderful archival photos\, film and original historic re-creations. The story follows the memories of swimmers such as John Henry Faulk exploring the little-known history of Barton Springs before\, during and after the time of racial segregation in Austin. \nCity of Austin environmental educators and local environmental groups will be on hand before the screening to talk about how you can get involved in community efforts to support the Springs\, creeks and aquifer through volunteering and internships. \nWe will gather at 7:15 p.m. (near the big tree at the south entrance\, Azie Morton (formerly Robert E. Lee) Road. The screening will begin at full dark and last approximately 40 minutes. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Before or after the screening\, take a swim in the Springs! \nAbout Living Springs: Many stories emanate from the spring-fed water of Barton Springs. Using the power of a multi-linear\, user-driven format\, viewers navigate through a virtual underwater environment\, meeting artists and scientists\, historic figures\, poets and preachers who share their perspectives and their passions about Austin’s most beloved natural resource. Living Springs is the newest documentary from Austin Past and Present producer\, Karen Kocher. Living Springs. For more information visit our website livingspringsaustin.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/living-springs-back-to-school-documentary-screening-2/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T180000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Celebration Of Children In Nature Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:From Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center –\nOn September 20th Westcave will host the 11th Annual Children in Nature Awards Dinner in recognition of those in the community focused on getting kids out into nature. Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune and Overheard will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Westcave will honor four award winners chosen for their excellence in connecting children with nature. The proceeds from the Celebration support the Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA)\, a core program of Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center. \nYou can purchase your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/11th-annual-celebration-of-children-in-nature-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:Fairmont Austin\, 101 Red River St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T220000
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SUMMARY:Movies In The Park: Hook
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Parks Foundation –\nJoin us for our 2018 Movies in the Park season. This year will be better than ever\, with great titles\, opportunities to win APF merchandise\, and food trucks at every show! \nHook:\nPG | 2 hours 22 minutes \nFood Truck:\nmmmpanadas \nRain Date: October 18th\n*****************************************************************************\nMovies in the Park is a series of free films brought to you by Austin Parks Foundation in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse. Each year\, APF and the Drafthouse bring you free movies in parks all over Austin. Residents and visitors bring their blanket or lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening under the beautiful Austin night sky.\n\nDogs\, picnics and lawn chairs are welcome. Alcoholic beverages\, glass and styrofoam are not permitted in the park. We do provide recycling bins\, but ask that you help us out by packing out all of your own trash. Smoking is also prohibited in the park\, per city law. \nMore Info and full schedule at austinparks.org/movies
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/movies-in-the-park-hook/
LOCATION:Govalle Park\, 5200 Bolm Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78721 \, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180921
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SUMMARY:PARK(ing) Day ATX
DESCRIPTION:From the City of Austin Transportation Department –\nParking spaces can be your playground for a day! Austin Transportation invites the public to transform parking spaces into temporary miniature parks\, or “parklets\,” for PARK(ing) Day on Friday\, Sept. 21. PARK(ing) Day is an annual\, worldwide event that promotes public engagement and dialogue on the need for public\, open spaces in urban areas. Austin residents have created numerous parklets of different shapes\, sizes and uses on PARK(ing) Days past\, and Austin Transportation encourages the public to continue this creative dialogue this year. \nWant to organize a parklet? Be sure to read the application packet for instructions on permit request and proper parklet setup: bit.ly/parkingdayatx18. The deadline for submission is Monday\, Sept. 17. Participants must pay $35 for the permit fee and an additional usage fee for the parking space\, which may range from $10 to $16 per space\, depending on the location. See the application packet for approvals required from adjacent homes and/or businesses. \nFor more information on the application process\, please contact Paloma Amayo-Ryan at 512-974-1150 or paloma.amayo-ryan@austintexas.gov. This year\, we have engaged Heyden Walker at Black + Vernooy Architects to support community members interested in doing a PARK(ing) Day installation. If you’d like a partner\, design support\, or need volunteers\, you may email her at heyden@blackvernooy.com. \nTo ensure safety and accessibility\, parklet installations should follow these conditions: \n• Parking spaces must be delineated with a series of gripper cones (orange traffic cones); cones must be between 28 and 48 inches in height and cannot be attached to each other with string or ribbon.\n• Advertising\, vending or amplified sound activities are not permitted.\n• Sidewalk or crosswalk paths must not be obstructed. \nVisitors are welcome to stop by and interact with these installations. Follow #PARKingDayATX on social media for updates on the day. \nContinue to check back here for a list of participants and their parklet locations.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/parking-day-atx/
LOCATION:All over Austin\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T110000
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SUMMARY:PEAS Farm Day
DESCRIPTION:From Partners For Education\, Agriculture\, and Sustainability (PEAS) –\nThis week we will be preparing a bed for the teachers to use with classes\, getting the compost pile back into share\, and harvesting any thing that looks good. \nPlease wear closed-toed shoes (in case of ants)\, sunscreen\, and bring a water bottle and snack (if needed)! \nPEAS = Partners for Education Agriculture and Sustainability \nCome join us…FOR YOUR HEALTH! 🙂 \nGardening as a community provides many health benefits!\n– Great exercise\n– Access to healthy/organic produce\n– Real-time social networking (get to know your neighbors!)\n– Vitamin N (that’s N for Nature….come and get it!) \nBring your friends!!! The more they merrier! \nPEAS Community Farm is on the campus at Cunningham Elementary but is open to the whole community outside of school hours. 2200 Berkeley Ave\, Austin\, TX 78745-4334\, To become a member visit www.peasfarm.weebly.com and click on the ‘registration’ tab.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/peas-farm-day/
LOCATION:PEAS Farm @ Cunningham Elementary\, 2200 Berkeley Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T120000
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SUMMARY:SFC: Introduction to Food Gardening (2-Class Series)
DESCRIPTION:From the Sustainable Food Center –\nIf you are a new gardener or new to gardening in Central Texas\, and if you are looking for a holistic introduction to organic food growing\, then this Sustainable Food Center class is just for you. Taught by expert food gardeners\, this 2-part series combines hands-on activities and classroom discussion to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to start and maintain an organic and sustainable food garden. Whether you hope to garden in a yard\, on a balcony\, or at a community garden\, this class series will give you a strong foundation for growing your own food.\n\nClass 1: On day one participants will develop their observation skills by taking a guided tour through the Teaching Garden and the adjacent community garden. They will also learn what it means to garden organically\, sunlight and soil needs of vegetable gardens\, and you work together to weed\, amend and plant one of the beds in SFC’s Teaching Garden.\n\nClass 2: Day two is devoted to composting and to organic pest and disease management. We begin with a bug hunt then continue with a discussion of environmentally-friendly ways to control pests and diseases\, as-well-as different composting systems and a hands-on activity. Participants will also learn all about watering\, from the basics of watering seeds and transplants to water conservation.\n\nParticipants also take home a 45-page manual produced by SFC and designed specifically for Central Texas food growers.\n\n-Class participants must be 16 and older. Youth ages 12-15 may attend with purchase of an additional ticket and close parent/guardian supervision during class.\n-Registration closes 48 hours before class. All attendees must purchase tickets to attend. No walk-ins allowed.\n-All payments are final and non-refundable. However\, we would be happy to transfer your spot in this class to someone else if you cannot attend.\n\nQuestions? Contact Mia Burger at (512)-220-1083 or Mia@sustainablefoodcenter.org.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sfc-introduction-to-food-gardening-2-class-series/2018-09-22/
LOCATION:Sustainable Food Center\, 2921 E. 17th St. Bldg. C\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Small Batch Canning
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, September 22nd at 10 am – “Small Batch Canning”  \nEver wanted to try canning\, but didn’t want to buy all that equipment?  Contrary to popular belief\, most people already have almost everything needed for small-batch water-bath canning in their kitchens at home.  Join us Saturday for a live demonstration by our own Linda Wall\, using common pots and tools.  She’ll show you everything you need to know to be able to pick up some canning jars after class and jump right in when you get home.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-small-batch-canning-4/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T233501Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Up Social
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Parks Foundation and Juliet Italian Kitchen –\nJoin us for our first Pop Up Social! We have chosen a handful of local artists to set up booths of their own art to vend during our usual Saturday Brunch. Attendees will receive one mimosa with a purchase of their ticket. 10% of all brunch sales will be donated to The Austin Parks Foundation. Many vendors will be donating 10% of their sales too! Let’s make this a reason to celebrate for everyone! Tickets are $5 each for entry.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pop-up-social/
LOCATION:Juliet Italian Kitchen\, 1500 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
CREATED:20180919T170406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T170406Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Tea and The Soil Food Web
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nFree Class from Brite Ideas: Compost Tea and The Soil Food Web \nComposting is a sophisticated process with lots of dogmatic thought and lineages of how to do it right. Brewing compost tea has almost as many techniques that clutter the landscape. We will dive deep into composting and compost tea to discern common elements and get optimum yields. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/compost-tea-and-the-soil-food-web/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
CREATED:20180919T223900Z
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SUMMARY:Trash Makeover Challenge 2018 - Reels To Runway
DESCRIPTION:From Texas Campaign For The Environment –\nCome to one of Austin’s most creative annual events and support Texas Campaign for the Environment! Be amazed as amateur and professional designers showcase garments made out of at least 90% recycled materials. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres\, signature event cocktails and a silent auction with well-known restaurants like Eastside Café\, Lamberts & Uchi – and a dance party after the show. \nGuests are encouraged to dress with the “Reels to Runway” cinematic theme in mind. \nYou can purchase your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/trash-makeover-challenge-2018-reels-to-runway/
LOCATION:Austin Film Society\, 6406 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road #3100\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
CREATED:20180919T164755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T164755Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Creative Reuse 3rd Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\n****We are throwing a P A R T Y!****\nAustin Creative Reuse is Celebrating our 3rd Anniversary THIS SUNDAY!!! \n12-5p at the Austin Creative Reuse Center.\n6406 N Interstate 35\, # 1801\, Austin\, Texas 78752 \nWe have some fun things lined up in addition to our usual reuse retail!\n– Snacks/Punch\n– Pre-Order ACR T-Shirts\n– Gift Registry for New ACR Location\n– Donation Photo Booth 12-2p\n– Selfie Booth 2-5p #ACRturns3\n– DIY Craft Station\n– Half-Off Buckets\n—————————————————————————\nSeptember marks the third anniversary at Austin’s first and only Creative Reuse Center. What an amazing three years it’s been! On our first Saturday\, we just hoped someone (anyone!) would find their way to our “not so easy to find” center. To our delight\, 33 of our supporters showed up to shop and celebrate with us. In those first months\, we were open to the public six hours a week and averaged a few hundred shoppers per month. \nToday\, we welcome our community 40 hours a week to shop\, plus an additional 20 hours to volunteer. If you have been in the center on a Wednesday or Saturday (or any day it seems)\, you know we have steadily outgrown our current location. We will soon bring our community a new\, bigger\, better center complete with expanded shopping and a dedicated workshop/community space. We will offer more programs like Art of Reuse\, Craft Nights\, Kids Art Workshops and Educator Professional Development. Look for more details on our move very soon! \nWe want to send a sincere THANK YOU to our entire community. We cannot do this without you!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-creative-reuse-3rd-anniversary/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T184705Z
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Garden Art
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\nThe art of mosaics is a wonderful opportunity to Reuse and Recycle a variety of interesting materials\, while enjoying a creative outlet. \nIn this afternoon course\, we will create mosaic art for our garden. Participants can choose to create a mosaic stepping stone\, a 3D sculptural accent\, or something else\, depending on the variety of materials at hand\, supplied by Austin Creative Reuse. \nYou will learn some mosaic making basics\, including how to cut and place tiles\, how to work with mixed media materials\, and working with a variety of adhesives to assure durability. \nWe hope you will join us in this fun\, fast-paced class. You will find that putting individual pieces of glass\, tile and mixed media together to create art is an unusually satisfying and enjoyable pursuit. \nDianne will guide you through the process\, and help you begin to unleash your unique individual creativity. We all have creative potential\, and it feeds our spirit when we allow ourselves to connect and experience it. \nEveryone will go home with a beautiful work of mosaic art to enjoy for years to come. You can purchase your ticket here. \nAbout Dianne Sonnenberg – Mosaic Artist \n\nI am a mosaic artist from Austin\, Texas.\nI am passionate about creating beauty through the art of mosaics.\nI create fine art\, installations\, commissions\, garden art\, and large-scale designs.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mosaic-garden-art/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse Workshop Space\, 6406 N. IH 35 Suite 1301\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
CREATED:20180912T002716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T002716Z
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SUMMARY:Cheese 101 (Benefitting The Colorado River Alliance)
DESCRIPTION:From the Colorado River Alliance –\nOur “Cheese 101” classes are an intimate way to get to know the “7 Styles of Cheese.” We guide you through each style of cheese and taste specific examples (both pasteurized and unpasteurized)\, accompanied by olives\, nuts\, and Easy Tiger bread. We’ll also bring out a number of additional pairings like chutneys and charcuterie bites\, depending on that evening’s cheese selection. \nThis class is our Charitable Cheese Cause Class of the Month. We’re proud to partner with Colorado River Alliance and donate a portion of the sales from this event back to their organization. The Colorado River Alliance works to secure the vitality of the Texas Colorado River through education and advocacy for all generations. \nFor more information on Colorado River Alliance and how you can get involved\, please visit https://coloradoriver.org. \nYou can purchase your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/cheese-101-benefitting-the-colorado-river-alliance/
LOCATION:Antonelli’s Cheese House\, 500 Park Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
CREATED:20180814T220856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T220856Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Small Batch Canning
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, September 25th at 10am – “Small Batch Canning”  \nEver wanted to try canning\, but didn’t want to buy all that equipment?  Contrary to popular belief\, most people already have almost everything needed for small-batch water-bath canning in their kitchens at home.  Join us Tuesday for a live demonstration by our own Linda Wall\, using common pots and tools.  She’ll show you everything you need to know to be able to pick up some canning jars after class and jump right in when you get home.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-small-batch-canning-3/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
CREATED:20180919T193837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T193837Z
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SUMMARY:Postcards For Progress Party
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Sierra Club –\nLet’s write some postcards for our favorite candidates and party.\nThere is a campaign for this election to send out lots of handwritten postcards to those who may not vote or haven’t voted in recent elections. This is a great idea that could reach a lot of voters in Texas. It could be much more effective than phone banking (I can write 50 cards an hour and only reach a few folks per hour on the phone on a good day). \nThe important midterm election is around the corner and the results will be vital for environmental causes. A very effective way to contact voters is to participate in the postcard campaign being done by various candidates. Blank postcards will be supplied for this meetup. \nIf you cannot join us at this meetup\, then you can write postcards from the comfort of your home. All you have to do is go to one of the locations and check out some blank cards\, bring them home and hand write a message in your own words\, and return the cards to where you got them. \nThe adresses are: \nDemocratic Party HQ 6929 Airport Blvd\, Unit 127 Austin\, TX 78752 Near N. Lamar and Airport\nRepublican Party HQ 9420 Research Blvd. Echelon III\, #200-2G\, Austin\, TX 78759 \nThe deadline is September 30 \nA sample message could be:\nDear neighbor;\nI urge you to vote for ______ this election for better healthcare\, social security\, environmental protection\, public education\, equal pay\, living wages\, freedom of speech and the Press. etc
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/postcards-for-progress-party/
LOCATION:North Village Branch Library\, 2505 Steck Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102324
CREATED:20180919T152317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T152317Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Fast Start: Sustainable Business
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Young Chamber and the City of Austin –\nAustin Fast Start is a pitch competition with a purpose. Every quarter\, we will hear from a new industry and award an unrestricted cash prize and other opportunities to turn these dreams into realities. This quarter is Sustainable Business and will feature finalists that operate in a way that protects the environment\, enhances the community\, and maintains a healthy workplace. \nYou’ll get the opportunity to see and hear innovators present their ideas and vote for your favorite\, as the winner will be selected by the audience. Food and drinks will be provided by Cookbook.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-fast-start-sustainable-business/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102325
CREATED:20180920T223209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T223209Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Austin Happy Hour: Valuing Solar And Distributed Energy
DESCRIPTION:From Solar Austin –\n\nThe explosive growth of renewable energy throughout the US\, including here in Austin\, continues thanks to technological and policy innovations such as the value of solar tariff incentive used here in Austin. Nevertheless\, funding and implementing wide-scale storage of renewable energy remains a challenge\, particularly for distributed energy resources (DER)\, such as rooftop solar. \nWe are excited to announce that Karl Rábago\, Executive Director of the Pace Energy and Climate Center (PECC)\, will discuss these and related renewable energy innovations as our September Happy Hour speaker. He will be joining us via Skype\, but don’t worry – the rest of your Solar Austin friends will be there in person. Mr. Rábago will delve into the development of value of solar tariffs in different markets as well as its potential role in the adoption of DER storage. As the former Vice President of Distributed Energy Services at Austin Energy who led the way in creating the first value of solar tariff\, Mr. Rábago will be a particularly insightful speaker on this topic. \nMr. Rábago is the Executive Director of the PECC\, at the Pace Law School in White Plains\, New York. The PECC mission is to protect the earth’s environment through solutions that transform the ways that society supplies and consumes energy. Mr. Rábago has some 25 years experience in energy and climate policy markets. He serves as Chair of the Board of the Center for Resource Solutions\, a San Francisco-based non-governmental organization that works to advance voluntary clean energy markets. He also sits on the Board of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). Mr. Rábago also is co-director and principal investigator for the Northeast Solar Energy Market Coalition\, a US DOE SunShot Initiative Solar Market Pathways project. \nWe hope you will join us for this discussion on cutting edge innovations in solar and energy storage policy with a true industry thought-leader.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/solar-austin-happy-hour-valuing-solar-and-distributed-energy/
LOCATION:Scholz Garten\, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T102325
CREATED:20180919T224834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T224834Z
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SUMMARY:Election Primer
DESCRIPTION:From KUT\, Austin Monitor\, Glasshouse Policy\, A Functional Democracy\, and the Austin Tech Alliance –\nKUT\, the Austin Monitor\, Glasshouse Policy\, Austin Tech Alliance and A Functional Democracy are hosting a series of forums for candidates running for Austin City Council this fall. Join us at 6 p.m. on September 25th at the North Door on Brushy St. for a kick-off event. You’ll have a chance to talk one-on-one with candidates\, learn a little about how to exercise your right to vote and enjoy a drink at the same time. \nThen\, join us for the candidate forums in October: \n\nDistrict 1— October 1 at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church\, 1164 San Bernard St.\nDistrict 3 — October 3 at 7 p.m. at Tamale House East\, 1707 E 6th St\, Austin\nDistrict 8 — October 10 at 7 p.m. at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 La Crosse Ave\nDistrict 9 — October 16 at 7 p.m. at Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos St\nMayor — October 22 at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church\, 1164 San Bernard St.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/election-primer/
LOCATION:The North Door\, 501 Brushy Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Placemaking: Celebrating Communities\, Arts And Transportation
DESCRIPTION:From the City of Austin Transportation Department\, Capital Metro –\nCreative Placemaking offers an engaging tool to strengthen dialogue and reflect the authentic character of communities. National leader Ben Stone will share inspiring examples from transportation projects around the country. He’ll suggest how Austin agencies\, artists and arts organizations can get engaged in the movement. Creative placemaking advocates that transportation and community development projects benefit from the participation of artists at the onset and throughout. The result is city streets\, transportation experiences\, and public space that welcome us all. \nAll events are free | Advance registration required by Sept. 22 \nWhat is Creative Placemaking? // Creative Placemaking Toolkit // Ben Stone Bio \n\nThis community talk kicks off the\nCreative Placemaking Summit ATX\nA celebration of community dialogue and enhanced transportation through the arts
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/creative-placemaking-celebrating-communities-arts-and-transportation/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pomerlau Pocket Park Master Plan Public Meeting #1
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Parks Foundation and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department –\nAustin Parks Foundation\, the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department\, and Friends of Pomerleau Park are holding the first public input meeting for the future Master Plan of Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park. \nOverall park conditions will be discussed\, and the community can weigh in on park amenities that you would like to see. Join us and help shape the future of this community gem! \nVisit the project webpage for more information: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/earl-j-pomerleau-pocket-park-master-plan.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pomerlau-pocket-park-master-plan-public-meeting-1/
LOCATION:Memorial United Methodist Church\, 6100 Berkman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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