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SUMMARY:Fungi Tour With The Central Texas Mycological Society
DESCRIPTION:Join Shoal Creek Conservancy and the Central Texas Mycological Society for a Fungi Tour along Shoal Creek. Tour participants will observe and learn to identify common mushrooms that grow in Shoal Creek’s riparian area. This tour is for all ages\, so bring your families for an afternoon of fun.\n \nIn order to keep y’all safe and to reduce the spread of COVID\, we are limiting our tours to 10 people maximum and requiring participants to wear a mask at all times. We will update this mandate accordingly to align with the recommendations outlined in Austin Public Heath’s risk-based guidelines.\n \nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and we recommend bringing water and a snack if desired.\n \nInterested? Registration will open 3 weeks before this event so please sign up here starting Sept. 17th!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fungi-tour-with-the-central-texas-mycological-society/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Greenbelt\, 5611 Shoal Creek Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T123000
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SUMMARY:Building Green Justice Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:Huston-Tillotson University presents the 8th annual Building Green Justice Forum on Tuesday\, October 12th\, 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm via Whova.\n\n \nThis year’s theme is “Repair\, Regeneration\, and Reparations.”\n\n \nFull event details and registration:\nhttps://whova.com/web/hebgj_202110/\n\n \nRepair and regeneration have complementary but distinct biological definitions. Repair prevents an injury from spreading and re-establishes basic support; regeneration is a complete renewal of function that restores components by rebuilding them anew. We can envision how both definitions apply to environmental justice work\, from science and policy to advocacy and community resilience.\n\n \nThe concept of reparations further challenges us to assess the current state of the environment and examine reparations in environmental contexts. How can we renew systems and processes while accounting for the cascading damages of the past? Can a focus on immediate repair hinder long-term regeneration? Is renewal of any system possible without reparations? And how might we use these concepts to enact environmental justice work that is inclusive and transformative?\nWe are pleased to welcome Dr. Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò as our keynote speaker this year. Dr. Táíwò is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University. His recent book\, “Reconsidering Reparations\,” proposes a new grounding for reparations\, especially environmental reparations.\n\n \nJoin fellow environmental scholars\, activists\, community members\, and HT faculty\, students and staff for a keynote talk from Dr. Táíwò\, followed by a discussion panel and workshops.\n\n \nThe Building Green Justice Forum is free. Register today!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/building-green-justice-forum-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T201500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T204708Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Monthly Program: Texas Flooding
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. \nWe’ll start off with Announcements on current events… Tonite’s main program is Texas’ Flood Peak Increases\, with hydrologist Raymond Slade.\n \nRaymond Slade has worked as a District Surface Water Specialist for the USGS. He has authored more than 70 reports on Texas water resources\, with subjects including floods and droughts\, hydrology of rural and urban watersheds\, water quality of surface and groundwater\, and the hydrology of the Edwards Aquifer. Slade has served as guest lecturer and on thesis and dissertation committees for several Texas universities and as a water-resources expert on technical and advisory committees for many federal and state agencies\, city departments\, river authorities\, and water districts. Slade studied at Texas State University and UT Austin and is currently a part time professor and volunteer consultant.\n \nThe URL to click on and join the meeting will be displayed after you RSVP. If you are new to Zoom\, tutorials are available online – example https://www.youtube.com/embed/hIkCmbvAHQQ . Using your camera and microphone is optional for the meeting.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-monthly-program-texas-flooding/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T200146Z
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SUMMARY:Intro To Net Zero: For the green curious business owner
DESCRIPTION:Who this is for…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmall and Medium Enterprises \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in learning more to reduce carbon footprint for healthier strategies for productive business? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMost big corporations have their own Chief Sustainability Officer; however\, SMEs make up the bulk of the economy and yet don’t have the bandwidth to make this change.\n \nWe’re here to help you learn the basics and get into action. \n\n\n\n\nKey Discussion Points \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Net Zero Concepts\nCircularity and other key trends\nFederal & local policies + climate plans you can learn from
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/intro-to-net-zero-for-the-green-curious-business-owner/2021-10-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T133000
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SUMMARY:Austin Real Estate Trends: Professional Development Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Last February\, the City of Austin issued the third-highest number of building permits in the U.S. What effect has this growth and the pandemic had on the Austin market? Which trends will influence the City’s future? Join us as our speakers discuss the economic outlook\, the impact on industry sectors and recovery scenarios. The panel will also highlight trends in development that contribute to strong\, vibrant\, culturally rich and diverse neighborhood districts.\n\n \nSpeakers\nMark Sprague\, State Director of Information Capital\, Independence Title Company\nW. Gaines Bagby\, First Vice President\, CBRE\nRoland Galang\, Founder and Broker\, Skout Real Estate\n\n \nThis professional development seminar will be hosted as a live webinar.\n\n \nTechnology Requirements\nThe webinar will be hosted using Cisco WebEx. No software is necessary to join the meeting. Additional details on how to join will be sent to registered attendees.\n\n \nRSVP here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-real-estate-trends-professional-development-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Energy Green Building":MAILTO:greenbuilding@austinenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T100000
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CREATED:20210929T152317Z
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SUMMARY:Meme's Book Club: Making All Black Lives Matter
DESCRIPTION:Stay in your PJs\, get comfy\, and log on to join us Saturday\, October 16th\, at 10am for MEASURE’s FINAL Book Club Meet!!!\nOpen to the public\, we invite each and every one of you to dive into the AMAZING book by Barbara Ransy\, “Making All Black Lives Matter: Reimagining Freedom in the 21st Century.”\n\n \nLed by MEASURE’s Founder and President\, Meme Styles\, we will open up our zoom room as a space to discuss the contents of the book\, ask hard questions\, have deeply intimate conversations\, and seek out call to actions as literary advocates! This book is downloadable on audible or for purchase on amazon! Guiding questions will be sent to all participants via email weeks prior to Book Club meeting to help guide your reading focus! Can’t wait to see you all!\n\n \nlink for zoom:\nzoom.wemeasure.org\n\n \nPassword:\nmeasure21
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/memes-book-club-making-all-black-lives-matter/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T222233Z
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SUMMARY:Final Austin Redistricting Public Forums
DESCRIPTION:The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum to receive public comment on our final district map.\n\n \nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we executed this mandate\, and give us feedback on the maps.\n\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\nAll are welcome\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n \n\nThe Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) is holding just THREE more Public Forums!\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOn October 6\, the ICRC approved the Final proposed City Council district map.\n\n \n\nUse the following link to see these maps and make plans to join us at one of the upcoming Public Hearings to learn more about how we used resident input to form the final maps!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/final-austin-redistricting-public-forums/
LOCATION:South Austin Recreation Center\, 1100 Cumberland Road\, Austin\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211014T172722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T172722Z
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SUMMARY:Community Volunteering: Quilting Fabric
DESCRIPTION:We receive generous donations of fabric bolt remnants from a local quilt shop and need lots of hands to get them measured\, folded\, and priced. As a bonus – you get first dibs on all the gorgeous new fabric arrivals!\n \nSign up for our Community Volunteer Days below.\n\nhttps://airtable.com/shrX5YqU3ThpZiTCZ\n\n \nCommunity Volunteering takes place inside the center. Mask and social distancing are required.\nPre-registration is required and spots are currently very limited due to the ongoing pandemic
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-volunteering-quilting-fabric/2021-10-18/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T200000
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CREATED:20211014T222545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T222623Z
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SUMMARY:Final Redistricting Public Forums
DESCRIPTION:The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum to receive public comment on our final district map.\n  \nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we executed this mandate\, and give us feedback on the maps.\n  \n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n  \n\nThe Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) is holding just THREE more Public Forums!\n\n\n\n\n\nOn October 6\, the ICRC approved the Final proposed City Council district map.\n\n\nUse the following link to see these maps and make plans to join us at one of the upcoming Public Hearings to learn more about how we used resident input to form the final maps!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/final-redistricting-public-forums/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211014T173113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T173113Z
UID:46929-1634648400-1634659200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day: Sorting & Packaging
DESCRIPTION:Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Tuesdays will be all about sorting and packaging the small bits and bobs from ribbon\, to buttons\, to paper clips\, and paper. We get it all and each time is sure to be different!\n\n \nYou can sign up for our Community Volunteer Days below.\nhttps://airtable.com/shrX5YqU3ThpZiTCZ\n\n \nCommunity Volunteering takes place inside the center. Mask and social distancing are required.\nPre-registration is required and spots are currently very limited due to the ongoing pandemic.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-volunteer-day-sorting-packaging/2021-10-19/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211006T185319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T185507Z
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SUMMARY:Project Connect: "Ask Me Anything" Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the Orange\, Blue\, Red and MetroRapid Projects\, light rail\, regional rail\, high-frequency bus lines\, downtown subway\, and airport transit that will serve communities across our city? The Project Connect team wants to hear from you!\n \nThe Housing and Planning Department invites the community to join the upcoming Imagine Austin Speaker Series webinar\, “Project Connect: Ask Me Anything\,” on Wednesday\, October 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come prepared to pepper the engineering and design team with questions! To register for this free virtual event\, click here.WHAT’S PROJECT CONNECT?\nA plan to improve and expand public transit in Central Texas.\n \nThe vision includes: \n\n\ndedicated transitways\,\na new and expanded rail system\nexpanded bus service\,\nnew park & rides\,\na downtown transit tunnel\,\nan all-electric bus fleet\,\nnew neighborhood zones for circulators\,\nan all-electric bike fleet at transit hubs\,\nmore real-time arrival information at stations\, and\ngreater frequencies.\n\n\nTo learn more about Project Connect\, visit www.capmetro.org/project-connect.\n \nThis event is sponsored by Project Connect\, Capital Metro\, and the City of Austin’s Housing and Planning Department.\n \nThe City of Austin Imagine Austin Speaker Series (which is always free) brings in thought leaders and national experts from around the country to speak about issues pertaining to land use\, transportation\, development\, the economy\, education\, workforce development\, the built and natural environment\, green infrastructure\, social equity\, and sustainability to promote and implement Austin’s vision for the future\, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. To learn more\, visit the Image Austin webpage. To learn more\, visit the Imagine Austin webpage.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-ask-me-anything-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211006T174416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T174504Z
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SUMMARY:Shoal Creek Conservancy October Volunteer Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join Shoal Creek Conservancy on the Shoal Creek Trail as we remove litter\, maintain overgrowth along the trail\, and clear sediment.\n \nIn order to keep y’all safe and to reduce the spread of COVID\, we are limiting our volunteer events to 10 people maximum and requiring participants to wear a mask at all times.  We will update this mandate accordingly to align with the recommendations outlined in Austin Public Heath’s risk-based guidelines.\n \nPlease be sure to wear a mask\, bring water\, and snacks if needed. All other tools and supplies will be provided. All ages welcome\, with supervision. Please wear close-toed shoes\, long pants\, and dress for the weather.\n \nInterested? You can register here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shoal-creek-conservancy-october-volunteer-cleanup/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Greenbelt\, 5611 Shoal Creek Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211006T181421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T181524Z
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SUMMARY:Constituent Coffee Chat with Rep. Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:Come join Representative Goodwin from Texas State House District 47 for a constituent coffee chat! This is the time to meet your Representative\, ask questions you have\, and get to know your neighbors! (The event will take place in the outdoor area.)
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/constituent-coffee-chat-with-rep-goodwin/
LOCATION:Civil Goat Coffee\, 704 Cuernavaca Dr N\, Austin\, TX\, 78733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211020T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T183218Z
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SUMMARY:October [Re]Think Tank: Creepy Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, we hold open workshop time in support of our monthly Reuse & [Re]Think contest. This time is for anyone to drop in and create something based on the month’s theme using the tools and materials provided. This month\, it’s Creepy Creatures! What scary monsters\, spooky critters\, or eerie beasts can you make out of reused materials? ACR has all the materials and inspiration you need to let your imagination run wild.\n\n \nOnce you’ve finished your creation\, ask about how to enter our Reuse & [Re]Think contest for your chance to win a $10 ACR gift card!\n\n \nThe [Re]Think Tank is free to participate\, though donations are greatly appreciated. No appointment or sign up is necessary\, you can come at any time during the open workshop hours. Space will be limited and if the workshop reaches capacity\, there may be a wait. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This is an indoor event\, masks and social distancing are required
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/october-rethink-tank-creepy-creatures/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211021T145743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T145927Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Climate Emergency Stand UP for your rights
DESCRIPTION:Ask President Biden to declare a National Climate Emergency and to stop the fossil fuel buildout.\n\n \nHow to Participate\n1. Make your Plan. Bring your Family and Friends or Make New Friends. Sign up at https://texasclimateemergency.net/take-action/ or RSVP here and just show up!\n2. At 11:00 AM this Sat\, Oct. 23\, Rent & Launch your kayak\, canoe\, or SUP board from Zilker Park Boat Rental\, The Rowing Dock\, or Texas Rowing Center. Or launch your own boat at Austin High School Boat Launch.\n3. Paddle to Lou Neff Point & Arrive by 11:30 AM. Support a banner unfurl Asking President Biden to Build Back Fossil Free.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-climate-emergency-stand-up-for-your-rights/
LOCATION:Lou Neff Point\, Lou Neff Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211021T193215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T193215Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive Civics 101 Workshop with Austin Common
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the local elections coming up on Tuesday\, November 2nd\, we invited our friends at The Austin Common to share their knowledge of local government and civics. Their interactive presentation will teach you the basics of the local government systems and how to use your voting power as a voice for greater community change.\n \n\nYour free ticket (with optional donation to the League of Women Voters) includes a copy of “A Beginner’s Guide To Local Government” designed by local female artists that explains the basics of how our local government system works\, and comes with fun stickers!\n \n\nCoffee\, pastries and breakfast tacos will be available for purchase from Levercraft Coffee trailer onsite which will be open from 8 AM – 3 PM.\n \n\nEvent beings at 10 AM but feel free to come early and stay late to chat with the Open House Austin team and fellow homeowners.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/interactive-civics-101-workshop-with-austin-common/
LOCATION:Open House Austin\, 3307 Oak Springs Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Come join CCL Austin at the Lazarus Brewing Company this Sunday to socialize and discuss climate policy…or anything else!\n\n \nThe venue includes an extensive tap menu\, coffee\, and delicious snacks with vegetarian/vegan options.\n\n \nSunday\, October 24th\n12:30PM – 2PM\n\n \nLazarus Brewing Company & Coffee\nhttps://www.lazarusbrewing.com\n\n \nHope to see you there!\n\n\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/climate-action-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Lazarus Brewing Co.\, 1902 East 6th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211020T185518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T185518Z
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SUMMARY:Official Kickoff Party: Roots & Wings Festival 2021
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US TO CELEBRATE TREES\, POLLINATORS\, AND MORE!\nOn Sunday October 24\, join us for the kickoff to Roots & Wings Festival\, a two-week long citywide combined celebration of Arbor Day and Monarch Appreciation Day.\n———\n\n \nFAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN!\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS:\n1:00PM Reading of City of Austin proclamation\n2:45PM Butterfly Release\n3:45PM Butterfly Release\n4:45PM Butterfly Release\n\n \nALL DAY (1-5PM)\n– Butterfly Tent led by Zilker Botanical Garden (in Oak Grove)\n– Assisted Tree Climb led by City of Austin Forestry (near Trail of Passages)\n– Butterfly Bike led by Austin Bike Zoo (in Oak Grove)\n– Appearances by Smokey the Bear\n\n———\n\n \nADMISSION FEES:\nAll activities associated with this event are included with regular Garden admission. Current admission rates can be found online at https://zilkergarden.org/hours-admissions/\nRates are subject to change.\nVisitors with the following cards may enter free with guests: Electronic Benefits Transfer\, WIC\, STAR\, CHIP\, Medicaid\, and MAP ID. Must also provide a photo ID.\n\n———\n\n \nGETTING THERE:\nGo Green! We encourage carpooling\, ridesharing\, biking\, walking\, and use of mass transit.\n• Plan your trip via Cap Metro at capmetro.org\n• Attendees should enter the Zilker Botanical Garden through the Hartman Gate (also known as the Rose Gate) located at 2300 Stratford Drive.\n• Free car parking is available in the Stratford Drive parking area\, a gravel lot located under and adjacent to the Mopac Bridge.\n• Bike parking and handicap accessible parking are available in the main parking lot off of Barton Springs Road.\n\n \n———\n\nWANT TO CELEBRATE CLOSER TO HOME?\nVISIT A ROOTS & WINGS POP-UP EVENT! DETAILS COMING SOON!\nThere will be Pop-Up Events occurring throughout the city. Admission to all Roots & Wings Pop-Up Events is free. All Pop-Ups are held from Oct. 24-Nov. 6.\n\n \n———\n\n \nThe Roots & Wings Festival is brought to you by multiple City of Austin Government departments and partners\, including…\nCity of Austin:\n• Austin Public Library\n• Development Services Department\n• Austin Parks and Recreation Department\n• Austin Watershed\n• Zilker Botanical Garden\n• Mexican American Cultural Center\nCommunity Partners:\n• Austin Parks Foundation\n• Texas A&M Forest Service\n• TreeFolks\n• Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy\n\n \n———\n\n \nMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THIS EVENT\nIn accordance with current Austin Public Health guidelines\, masks are required at all times for attendees ages 2 and up\, regardless of vaccination status\, except while actively eating or drinking. Please socially distance at this event wherever possible\, keeping 6 feet of distance between you and others that are not in your household.\n \nThe City of Austin is proud to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance for participation in our programs or use of our facilities\, please call (512) 974-3914.\n \nIn the event of inclement weather\, please check the Austin Nature in the City page for updates.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/official-kickoff-party-roots-wings-festival-2021/
LOCATION:Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
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SUMMARY:Twilight On The Trail
DESCRIPTION:Back for its fourth year is the wildly successful Twilight on the Trail. Like all TTF events\, Twilight on the Trail is an easygoing take on the traditional gala – attire is cocktail on top\, Trail on bottom (wear your running shoes!).\n \nAs TTF’s largest fundraiser of the year\, Twilight on the Trail will help raise critical funds for the Butler Trail and help TTF achieve its goals to protect\, enhance and connect the Trail for the benefit of all.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/twilight-on-the-trail/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel Austin\, 98 San Jacinto Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211021T151615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T151615Z
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SUMMARY:Radical Readers Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Radical Readers book of the month is Ponciá Vicêncio by Conceição Evaristo.\n\n\n \n\nPoncia Vicencio is the story of a young Afro-Brazilian woman’s journey from the land of her enslaved ancestors to the emptiness of urban life. However\, the generations of creativity\, violence\, and family cannot be so easily left behind as Poncia is heir to a mysterious psychic gift from her grandfather. Does this gift have the power to bring Poncia back from the emotional vacuum and absolute solitude that has overtaken her in the city? Do the elemental forces of earth\, air\, fire\, and water mean anything in the barren urban landscape?\n\n\n \n\nWe will be discussing this mystical story of family\, dreams\, and hope on Oct. 24th\, 2021. Reminder\, you do not have to read/finish the book to join the conversation.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/radical-readers-book-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211021T192613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T192748Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Austin - Female Leaders In Distributed Generation + Solar Storage
DESCRIPTION:Register to join Solar Austin for our monthly happy hour on October 26 as we get the latest on energy storage from the industry’s female leaders.\n \n\nIn September and October\, Solar Austin’s Happy Hour spotlight has been shining on Female Leaders in Energy Storage. A few years ago storage was regarded as a luxurious add-on to a residential or commercial solar system. Now\, due to a decrease in cost\, increase in technology offerings\, and an ever-present risk of losing power\, storage has become almost essential to many new solar installations.\n \n\nToday\, Austin is lucky to claim the talents of three female experts in this space\, and it’s time we tap into their knowledge.\n \n\nSolar continues its rapid growth as an instrument of cost savings and resiliency across the “Distributed Generation” (DG) landscape through onsite generation of energy in homes and buildings. Yet\, when the grid is down\, or the sun isn’t shining\, it is storage that keeps the solar energy flowing. Moreover\, when the utility has high rates of electricity during peak rates or needs more power\, storage can be a key component to tap into for cost savings. This recent momentum of DG storage application continues to prepare us for a world of intelligent energy management and even energy sharing.\n \n\nJoin us on October 26th\, for our last virtual happy hour of 2021\, to learn and understand the basics and nuances of distributed generation storage. Madeline Acri of Soligent will speak on behalf of the residential energy storage perspective\, while Jenniffer Gallegos of Yotta unpacks commercial storage. All will be tied together by Judy McElroy of Fractal Energy Consultants who boasts decades of experience in the technical and financial aspects of storage. Together we will chart the path of where this exciting subsegment of the industry is presently and where it will be in the future.\n \n\nSo grab a drink and be prepared to satisfy all your storage curiosities with us! We look forward to seeing you virtually at this event\, and we hope you’ll stay tuned for even more updates on exciting end-of-year programs and events that Solar Austin has in store!\n \n  \nAbout our speakers: \n\nJudy McElroy is the Chief Executive Officer of Fractal Energy Storage Consultants (Fractal)\, a leading international energy storage consultant firm\, providing technical design and financial analysis and owner’s engineering of energy storage projects. McElroy is a chemist by trade with energy consultation services spanning over 6 Gigawatt of energy storage and hybrid generation projects. McElroy has expanded Fractal’s reach into regulated\, deregulated\, and emerging markets around the world supporting electric utilities and major developers transition into energy storage. McElroy has devoted major efforts towards creating utility education\, awareness\, and policy support to enable energy storage technology planning and procurement. Prior to Fractal\, McElroy was the Chief Marketing Officer for two energy storage companies and worked for 10 years as a chemist. McElroy is also a Founder of Fractal EMS\, a leading storage controls company\, and serves on the Board of Community Energy.\n \n\nJennifer G. Gallegos is a Stanford-trained engineer and a strategic marketing leader in the clean tech industry. She currently serves as the Director of Programs & Communications at Yotta Energy\, a startup based in Austin\, Texas\, that’s reimagining the way the world stores and uses solar energy. Gallegos is a licensed professional engineer in Texas. She has also written about a variety of topics including emerging technologies\, eLearning\, and design. Prior to joining Yotta Energy\, she held roles in project management\, building design\, sales\, and marketing. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering with a minor in Spanish from Stanford University and a Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/solar-austin-female-leaders-in-distributed-generation-solar-storage/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T152353Z
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SUMMARY:District 2 October Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Please join me and my team next week for our District 2 Town Hall. We’ll be sharing updates about the work we’re doing for you!\n\n\n \n\nAsk questions\nShare feedback\nEnjoy food & drinks\nGet to know the team\n\n \n\n\nTues\, 10/26\, 6-7:30pm\, Dove Springs Rec Center\n Register: cutt.ly/JEVCvZg\nSave the Date: https://fb.me/e/1N3h3AOH1\n\n \n\n\n~~~\n\n \n\nÚnase a mí y a mi equipo la próxima semana para nuestro Town Hall del D2. Compartiremos actualizaciones sobre el trabajo que estamos haciendo para la comunidad.\n\n\n \n\nHaga preguntas\nComparte tus comentarios\nDisfruta de la comida y las bebidas\nConozca al equipo\n\n \n\n\nMartes 10/26\, 6-7: 30pm\, Dove Springs Rec Center\nRegistrarse: cutt.ly/JEVCvZg\nhttps://fb.me/e/1N3h3AOH1
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-2-october-town-hall/
LOCATION:Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T230153Z
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SUMMARY:Battle for the Bends: Connecting Air Quality and Health from Fort Bend to Big Bend
DESCRIPTION:Poor air quality from a coal-burning power plant harms people’s health in Fort Bend – and beyond. The pollution even impacts air quality and visibility all the way out to Big Bend National Park.\n \nAt this event\, we will discuss the impact of this pollution – and how you can join us to protect your health and protect our national parks.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/battle-for-the-bends-connecting-air-quality-and-health-from-fort-bend-to-big-bend/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20210930T230652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T231539Z
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SUMMARY:Hemp Building Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hempitecture will be hosting its third annual Hemp Building Summit This October 29-30th\, 2021 at the Austin Public Library\, in Austin\, Texas.\n\n  \nThis event features two days of idea sharing\, collaboration\, and networking with the goal of accelerating action towards sustainable building practices. The attendees will have the chance to take a tour of multiple hemp building projects and learn from exhibitors\, distributors\, suppliers\, and construction experts on best market practices. The Hemp Building Summit gives you the chance to hear multiple presentations and discussions from a renowned panel of experts.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/hemp-building-summit-2021/
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:20211029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20210922T223700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T223731Z
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SUMMARY:APPOINTMENTS PROJECT AUSTIN OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION:The Appointments Project serves as a talent bank\, advisor and advocate for women seeking opportunities to lead their communities and works to attract diverse applicants for appointed positions on boards and commissions. The award-winning approach guides women through the process of applying for these positions and suggests applicants for appointment.\n  \nThis free overview will be conducted via webinar and allow Austin women to learn about leadership opportunities and guide them through the process of applying for these positions.\n  \nAbout The Appointments Project \nUnited WE tackles gender inequality on civic boards and commissions through its acclaimed Appointments Project® – the only program in the country that helps women get appointed to civic boards and commissions at the city\, county and state level.\n\nThe Appointments Project is a research-based program developed to increase the number of women serving on civic boards and commissions by providing resources and simplifying the process. The Appointments Project accelerates women’s power and influence by increasing their civic participation and is the only program helping expand civic appointments for all women at the local level.\n\nCivic boards and commissions make decisions about a wide range of issues like roads\, water\, and zoning to public health and elections—many times without a single woman at the table. The Appointments Project is dismantling the barriers that hold women back\, fast tracking women\, and calling local communities to action.\n  \nHow It Works \nThe Appointments Project® makes it easy for women to serve and for elected officials to appoint them. The Appointments Project serves as a talent bank\, advisor\, and advocate for women seeking opportunities to lead their communities and for communities seeking to increase diversity in civic leadership. United WE works to understand the unique culture of each community and the diverse populations they serve. We work with elected leadership to identify willing partner organizations to help establish credibility\, and encourage diverse participation in the Appointments Project. By registering for the Appointments Project\, candidates receive a toolkit of resources that serve as a roadmap for their civic leadership journey.\n  \nHow to Participate  \nPublic training events are planned for October 7\, 2021\, at 12pm CST and October 29th\, 2021\, at 12pm CST. “We encourage and invite everyone to learn more and join us in unlocking women’s potential for civic leadership\,” said Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison and Council Member Alter.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/appointments-project-austin-overview-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
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SUMMARY:Birding With Travis Audubon Society
DESCRIPTION:Join Shoal Creek Conservancy and Travis Audubon Society as we enjoy a Fall birding walk at Beverly Sheffield Northwest District Park. We will explore the main portion of the park around the pond and playground\, then move south toward Park Street and the open section of Shoal Creek at the end of Park. We will hope to enjoy good views of year-round residents including Green Herons\, Yellow-crowned Night Herons\, Red-Shouldered Hawks\, various woodpeckers\, and the usual Hill country songbirds such as titmice\, chickadees\, and Northern Cardinals. Additionally\, we will be on the lookout for fall migrants and early-arriving winter residents such as Orange-crowned Warblers\, Nashville Warblers\, Common Yellowthroats\, and the sassy Ruby-crowned Kinglet.\n \nBeginners\, as well as experienced birders\, are welcome. Not all portions of the planned route are easily accessible to those with mobility challenges\, but the main portion of the park and playground area are. We can make adjustments in our route if necessary. Restrooms are available at the playground\, but soap may not be stocked so consider bringing hand sanitizer.  Although the trip will be relatively short both in duration and walking distance please bring water or snacks\, if you desire\, and wear appropriate footwear.  Keep track of the weather because you all know how quickly the weather can change in central Texas!\n \nMeet at the playground in front of the restrooms at 7:45 am.  Registration is limited to 20 people (we will split into two groups of 10). \n\nWith Stage 3 going into effect\, masks are optional. There will be a small supply of loaner binoculars for individuals that don’t have their own\, and they will be wiped down with alcohol wipes before use. Please DO NOT attend if you have a fever\, cough\, any other symptoms of illness\, or if you have had a known exposure to Covid-19 within the preceding two weeks.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/birding-with-travis-audubon-society/
LOCATION:Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park\, 7000 Ardath St\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Guatemalan Worry Dolls
DESCRIPTION:According to Guatemalan legend\, if you tell these dolls your worries at night and put them under your pillow\, your worries will be taken away when you wake up. Make these cute little dolls for yourself or your friend!\n\n \nAbout the Instructor:\nI am Preeti Agrawal\, a craft blogger and watercolorist. In my work\, I am concerned with experiments that combine old and new. I am drawn to the modern craft sensibility but at the same time the traditional arts call to me. I love the interplay of the two as I adjust traditional arts to new mediums and materials.\n\n \nA concern for the environment and a reverence for nature pervades my daily life and my work: I save fabric\, remnants\, beads and the castaways of modern living and incorporate them in my work. Making things by hand gives me joy\, up cycling\, salvaging and repurposing materials gives me joy\, as a result my crafting world is the perfect marriage of two!\n\n \nFind out more about Preeti at:\nwww.facebook.com/preetishandmades\nwww.instagram.com/preetishandmades
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/workshop-guatemalan-worry-dolls/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211027T162739Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Climate Change Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change Committee Meeting \nJoin us on Zoom! https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 \nIn-person events have been cancelled for all Sierra Club activities through February 2021. Dang.\nYou can also join our Zoom video conference here: https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 .\n \n6:30-7:15 or 7:30 – Presentation to be announced \n7:15-8:00 Climate Change Committee Meeting – Discuss Action Teams and allow people to sign up to continue the work to stop climate change\, an imperative if we want our current civilization to survive. We’ve formed Action Teams on Austin Energy\, the Permian Pipeline\, Rio Grande Valley Support\, Carbon Fee & Dividend\, People Power\, Data Entry\, and Presentations and more. We have identified additional action teams we’d like to form\, including Transportation\, Climate Justice\, Partner Organizations\, School Education\, and Social Media. Whether you have only minutes a month or hours a day\, join us to build a mass movement to stop climate change. Or join another group fighting this vital cause.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-climate-change-committee-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211020T185028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T185028Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard composting class
DESCRIPTION:Join the home composting community!\n\n \nComposting 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.\n\n \nLearn more here. \n\n \nGet free tickets here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/backyard-composting-class/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T132909
CREATED:20211103T222900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T222956Z
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SUMMARY:FERGUSON RISES Texas Premiere: Austin Screening
DESCRIPTION:FERGUSON RISES  is the story of the aftermath following the 2014 killing of Black teenager Michael Brown Jr. by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson\, Missouri\, and how his father strove for justice.\n \nThis is the official Austin installation of the Texas Premiere of the film\, and will be followed by a Q&A with Cal D. Brown\, Michael Brown\, Sr.\, and filmmaker Mobolaji Olambiwonnu\n \n\nThe screening will be in the Agard-Lovinggood Auditorium\, which is on the west side of Huston-Tillotson campus near the Chalmers entrance.\n \nFACE MASKS REQUIRED
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ferguson-rises-texas-premiere-austin-screening/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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