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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Climate Change Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change Committee Meeting – August 2\, 6:30 pm \nJoin us on Zoom! https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 \nNew guidelines are out for reopening the Club to in-person events; stay tuned… In the meantime\, zoom with us! \n6:30-7:15 or 7:30 PRESENTATION – \nPresented by Austin Group Sierra Club and Citizen’s Climate Lobby \nA PETITION TO PRESIDENT BIDEN FROM JAMES E. HANSEN AND DAN GALPERN\n— NEW LEGAL OPINION SAYS YOU CAN IMPLEMENT A CARBON TAX NOW \nDan Galpern\, of the Climate Protection and Restoration Initiative\, will present to the Climate Change Committee an initiative that he and Dr. James E. Hansen began with their letter to President Biden of Jan. 25\, 2021 — just four days after the inauguration.\n \nIn that letter\, which you can read in full at the link below\, they urged the President “to make full use of a powerful tool already at your disposal to accelerate the necessary decarbonization of our power\, industrial\, agricultural\, and transportation systems. That is [to] direct EPA to . . . impose a revenue-neutral carbon fee\,” via invocation of “the Independent Offices Appropriation Act (IOAA)\, 31 U.S.C. §9701.”\n \nThe implications of this are profound. It means that the Biden Administration can avoid the ongoing Congressional gridlock and take meaningful action before the critical 26th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC meeting (slated for November 1 in Scotland).\n \nDan\, an environmental and climate change attorney who has advised Dr. Hansen on legal and policy matters since 2010\, is Founder\, General Counsel\, and Executive Director of Climate Protection and Restoration Initiative\, https://CPRclimate.org. James Hansen is the Director of Climate Science\, Awareness and Solutions. https://csas.earth.columbia.edu/ Previously he served\, for over 30 years\, as Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies.\n \nWith Dr. Hansen as lead signatory\, CPR Initiative is now petitioning the President to take this action without delay. Galpern will be with the Committee\, via zoom\, to discuss the initiative’s significance on Aug. 2\, 2021.\n \nFrom the petition campaign website CPRClimate.org:\nClimate Protection & Restoration Initiative\, Because Net Zero Will Not Suffice\nMission: To protect and restore a viable climate system by promoting a phase-out of CO2 emissions from all sources and a drawdown of excess atmospheric CO2.\nSign the Petition Now\, You Can Make A Difference!\n \nPLEASE SIGN THE PETITION — Petition at CPRClimate.org https://cprclimate.org/ \nFULL LETTER HERE — https://cprclimate.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/210425-2021.01.25_-Hansen_Galpern_President_Biden_w_Attachment.pdf\n \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-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:Circular Meet-Ups: Let's close the loop
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a virtual networking series\, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month\, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners\, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more about Austin’s circular economy.\n\n \nAttend a Circular Meet-Up today:\n-Get an introduction to Austin’s circular economy\n-Hear from innovators and leaders of successful circular businesses in Austin\n-Learn about best ‘circular’ business practices that can benefit you and your company\n-Network with like-minded business leaders and entrepreneurs\n-Connect with our Circular Economy Program Coordinator for a consultation\n-During this meet-up\, you’ll join three local business leaders for a discussion on Austin’s circular future.\n\n \nDuring this meet-up\, you’ll join two local business leaders for a discussion on Austin’s circular future:\n\n \nJoy Miller\, Program Manager\, City of Austin\n“The Small Business Division provides business training\, educational events\, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs. Our mission is to foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity-building information\, tools\, and resources.” https://austintexas.gov/department/small-business-division\n\n \nPamela Torres\, Owner\, Classic Childhood\n“Classic Childhood is a sustainable brand designed for children inspired by classic looks. It is our mission to extend the life of existing textiles that is why at our studio we are dedicated to rescuing used pre-loved shirts to turn them into children’s clothes and offer alteration & tailoring services for everyone.” https://classicchildhood.com/
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/circular-meet-ups-lets-close-the-loop-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T002205Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Redistricting Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~En Espanol abajo~\n\n \nThe Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 6 at the Spicewood Springs Branch Library on August 3rd at 6 pm.\n\n \nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we plan to accomplish the work\, and then share your thoughts about your communities.\n\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\n \nAll are welcome\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n \n*********\n\n \nLos miembros de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion solicita las ideas y opiniones de los residentes de Austin en la sexta audiencia publica de la Comision.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-6/
LOCATION:Spicewood Springs Branch Library\, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210803T183000
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SUMMARY:AJC August General Body Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \nOur general body meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of every month.\n\n \nWe are currently hosting our meetings virtually so please be sure to register on our zoom link!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ajc-august-general-body-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T180000
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SUMMARY:Bookbinding Using the Cartonera Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Create your own sketchbook or journal using the Cartonera style of bookbinding!\n\n \nThis workshop is appropriate for ages 16+\n\n \nUsing recycled cardboard\, paper and linen or hemp threads\, you will learn to sew a multi section book and personalize the front.\n\n \nThis is an indoor workshop\, masks and social distancing required.\n\n \nAbout the artist:\nLinda Anderson is trained in Printmaking\, Book Arts\, and Studio Arts. A retired Art specialist for AISD\, Linda now teaches and volunteers at the Austin Book Arts Center.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bookbinding-using-the-cartonera-tradition/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T180000
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SUMMARY:Texas Rally for Voting Rights
DESCRIPTION: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. Join us at the Capitol in Austin on the final day of the Texas Legislature’s special session as we rally to defend our vote and celebrate the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson and the Voting Rights Act! Hosts of this event include Public Citizen\, Common Cause\, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance\, Progress Texas\, the Austin NAACP\, the office of Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa and the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-rally-for-voting-rights/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol Building\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest
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SUMMARY:Austin Redistricting Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~En Espanol abajo~\n \nThe Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 3 on August 7th.\n\n\n \n** Due to increasing COVID risks\, this event will now be held virtually via videoconferencing\nJoin Zoom Meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/93834842830?pwd=ajNDNzhYRHFDeWxEQ3RFSmh6MExBUT09\nMeeting ID: 938 3484 2830\nPasscode: 7Fn9ST\n \nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we plan to accomplish the work\, and then share your thoughts about your communities.\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n \nAll are welcome\, and light refreshments will be served.\n \n*********\n \nLos miembros de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion solicita las ideas y opiniones de los residentes de Austin en la tercera audiencia publica de la Comision.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T230602Z
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SUMMARY:I – 35 Capital Express Central Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Department of Transportation is leading a project to reconstruct I-35 through the Austin area to address safety\, mobility and east-west connectivity needs. On Aug. 10\, TxDOT is hosting a public open house at Huston-Tillotson University’s Davage-Durden Student Union\, 900 Chicon St.\, Austin\, from 4-8 p.m. Residents can provide feedback on the $4.9 billion project through Central Austin from US 290-E to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard.\n \nPublic feedback is a critical part of TxDOT’s environmental study and schematic design process before construction begins. Here are some of your options to get to the meeting. This is the first time the public can look at maps and ask questions in person for this environmental study. \nYou can learn more about I-35 reconstruction here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/i-35-capital-express-central-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112331
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SUMMARY:Home 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: austintexas.gov/arrhomerebate\n\n \nGet free tickets here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/home-composting-class-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112331
CREATED:20210728T175404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T175404Z
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SUMMARY:Educator's Night
DESCRIPTION: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 Evans. You’ll also enjoy educator only specials on our bucket section materials and network with other teachers from around the area. We will be launching our Creative Cache Educator Program\, a “pay-what-you-can” model for specific items and have stations sampling crafts and projects that incorporate these materials.\n\n \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/educators-night/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T000437Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Redistricting Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~En Espanol abajo~\n\n \nThe 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.\n\n \nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we plan to accomplish the work\, and then share your thoughts about your communities.\n\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\nAll are welcome\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n \n*********\n\n \nLos miembros de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion solicita las ideas y opiniones de los residentes de Austin en la sexta audiencia publica de la Comision.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-7/
LOCATION:Mendez Middle School\, 5106 Village Square\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T005343Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Monthly Program: Why Progressives Should Support a Price on Carbon
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom.\n \nWe’ll start off with Announcements on current events… Tonite’s main program is Why Progressives Should Support a Price on Carbon\, with economist Dr. Emily Northrop . https://southwestern.academia.edu/EmilyNorthrop\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-why-progressives-should-support-a-price-on-carbon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112331
CREATED:20210728T181443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T181613Z
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SUMMARY:Green By Design: Planning & Design
DESCRIPTION: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 based on your green building needs and interests.\n\n \nAug 10 | Session 1: Planning and Design\nAug 17 | Session 2: Materials and Landscaping\nAug 24 | Session 3: Home Systems\n \nSession 1 | Green Planning and Design \n\nIdentifying home design priorities with sustainability concepts in mind\nUnderstanding how sustainability applies to home design\nLearning how location\, site and climate affect the design of a sustainable home\nChoosing your team and rating with Austin Energy Green Building\n\n\n\n \nLearn more about these sessions and RSVP in advance to receive log-in instructions. Choose to join live on the session dates or view later – all registrants will receive a recorded version of all three sessions afterward.\n\n \nSeminar is approved for AIA Learning Units/HSW. Two-hour CEU’s are provided to participants that fully attend each online session. A total of six CEU’s are available for all three sessions.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/green-by-design-planning-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Energy Green Building":MAILTO:greenbuilding@austinenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112331
CREATED:20210715T172446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T172612Z
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SUMMARY:ATX Walk Bike Roll - Virtual Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 questions\, give feedback\, and learn about next steps.\n \nHave a few minutes to spare? Take this quick poll!\nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/atxwbr-poll\nThe early results will be shared at the Aug. 11 meeting.\n \nWant to submit a question in advance of the event? Email ATXwalkbikeroll@austintexas.gov. \nThrough ATX Walk Bike Roll\, Austin Public Works and Austin Transportation will update Austin’s sidewalk\, urban trails\, and bicycle plans. These plans will guide how we build urban trails\, sidewalks\, crosswalks\, and bike lanes. They will also identify where we need them most. We’re exploring new options for traveling and getting outside\, and we’ll need your feedback along the way.\n \n_______________________________________________________ \nLa Ciudad de Austin invita a todas las personas interesadas a participar en la primera reunión comunitaria de ATX Walk Bike Roll. Explicaremos cómo la Ciudad actualizará los planes para las aceras\, senderos urbanos y ciclovías de Austin\, y cómo usted puede involucrarse. Animamos a los miembros de nuestra comunidad a que hagan preguntas\, compartan sus opiniones\, y conozcan nuestros siguientes pasos.\n \n¿Tiene unos minutos extra? ¡Por favor conteste esta encuesta rápida!\nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/atxwbr-poll-span\nLos resultados preliminares se presentarán en la reunión del 11 de agosto.\n \n¿Quiere enviar una pregunta antes del evento? Envíe un correo electrónico a ATXwalkbikeroll@austintexas.gov.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atx-walk-bike-roll-virtual-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210811T212415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T213546Z
UID:46593-1628856000-1628870400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:ReThink Tank: Binder Clips
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, we’ll fill our workshop with a variety of materials and tools for you to create based on the Reuse and Rethink contest. Come explore the possibilities of office supplies with us on Friday\, August 13th and Friday\, August 27th from 12pm – 4pm. No appointment or signup necessary\, just drop in and stay for as long as you’d like! Participation is free but donations are much appreciated. Come ReThink with us!\n\n \nAbout the Challenge:\nEvery month\, we challenge our versatile creative community to rethink materials commonly found in the ACR center. For Back to School month\, we challenge you to rethink the unthinkable: binder clips! These are a staple in any office or classroom\, but are likely only used for one purpose. How can you reuse a binder clip outside of its intended use? Send us your best creations for your chance to win!\n\n \nGuidelines for entry:\n– Materials must be reused\n– The submissions will be judged on three qualities: creativity\, workmanship\, & use of reused materials\n– Submissions must be made on or before the deadline\n\n \nSubmission:\nWhen you’ve completed your creation\, please provide at least 2 photos of your art piece\, your contact info and a short description of materials used. Submissions can be emailed to rethink@austincreativereuse.org.\n\n \nPrize:\nOne winner will be selected and receive a $10 Gift Card to ACR. They will also be announced on our social media\, along with photos of their creation!\n\n \nDeadline to enter: Tuesday\, August 31st\, 2021
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/rethink-tank-binder-clips/2021-08-13/
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:20210814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210721T205721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T030222Z
UID:46423-1628935200-1628940600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Meme's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public\, we invite each and every one of you to dive into the beautiful book by Dr. Ruha Benjamin titled\, “Race After Technology” Led 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! Can’t wait to see you all!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/memes-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210805T005855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T005855Z
UID:46575-1628935200-1628942400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:August Unlearning Circle: Gatekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendar for Undoing White Supremacy Austin’s August’s Unlearning Circle on Saturday August 14\, 2021 from 10 am to noon. Register for this event HERE.\n \nGatekeeping is the topic for this month. The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond defines the anti-racist principle of gatekeeping as follows:\n \nPersons who work in institutions function as gatekeepers. Gatekeepers are expected to ensure that the institution perpetuates itself. The gatekeeper becomes an agent of institutional transformation by operating with anti-racist values and networking with those who share those values and maintain accountability in the community. Gatekeepers regulate the progress and speed of social change.\n \nWhat do you see in your mind’s eye when you imagine a gate? What are the gates that you keep?\n \nIn some way\, we are all gatekeepers. We control information flow. We interpret\, define\, measure\, evaluate\, translate\, and speak for people-with or without their permission. We titrate the progress of social change.\n \nWe manage the gate\, but we don’t own the gate.\n \nWe all have power. When we don’t understand\, or fail to acknowledge our power\, we are dangerous particularly to those who are most directly impacted by not having access to that power\, those who are Black\, indigenous and people of color and who have other marginalized identities.\n \nIn this Unlearning Circle\, we will explore together our roles as gatekeepers. We will help each other discover how\, in our gatekeeping roles\, we can be accountable for the power we have to support racial justice.\n \nPlease join us for this juicy conversation.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/august-unlearning-circle-gatekeepers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210811T224238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T224238Z
UID:46609-1628945400-1628949600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Citizens' Climate Lobby Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hello climate advocates!\n\n\n \n\nAs Travis County is in Stage 5 for Covid-based guidelines\, our meeting this month will be online only.\n\n \n\n\nThe Austin chapter meeting runs from 12:50 – 2:00PM here:\n\n \n\nZoom link: https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7237228489\nPasscode 123\n\n \n\n\n \nWe’ll give an update on the Senate infrastructure and budget proposals as they relate to climate change\, progress on HR2307\, the Green Schools Campaign\, and how we will move forward with the US House!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/citizens-climate-lobby-monthly-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens' Climate Lobby":MAILTO:austin@citizensclimatelobby.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210729T000838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T000838Z
UID:46508-1628946000-1628953200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin Redistricting Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~En Espanol abajo~\n\n \nThe 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.\n\n \nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we plan to accomplish the work\, and then share your thoughts about your communities.\n\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\n \nAll are welcome\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n \n*********\n\n \nLos miembros de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion solicita las ideas y opiniones de los residentes de Austin en la tercera audiencia publica de la Comision.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-8/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210729T001314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T154337Z
UID:46510-1629223200-1629230400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin Redistricting Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~En Espanol abajo~\n\n \nThe Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 5.\n\n \nDue to increasing COVID risks\, this event will be held online.\nJoin Zoom Meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/97858938245?pwd=RDNmdzNMcFZnaHZiU2tFTHRYUEJpZz09\nMeeting ID: 978 5893 8245\nPasscode: 1pHMxp\n\n \nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we plan to accomplish the work\, and then share your thoughts about your communities.\n\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\nAll are welcome\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n \n*********\n\n \nLos miembros de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion solicita las ideas y opiniones de los residentes de Austin en la sexta audiencia publica de la Comision.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210728T182102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T182102Z
UID:46490-1629226800-1629234000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Green By Design: Green Materials & Landscaping
DESCRIPTION: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 based on your green building needs and interests.\n\n \nAug 10 | Session 1: Planning and Design\nAug 17 | Session 2: Materials and Landscaping\nAug 24 | Session 3: Home Systems\n \n\nSession 2 | Green Materials and Landscaping \n\nDesigning homes that are material and resource efficient\nSelecting material choices that are healthier and safer\nMaking informed decisions when choosing materials\nUnderstanding responsible landscaping features and strategies\n\n\n\n \nLearn more about these sessions and RSVP in advance to receive log-in instructions. Choose to join live on the session dates or view later – all registrants will receive a recorded version of all three sessions afterward.\n\n \nSeminar is approved for AIA Learning Units/HSW. Two-hour CEU’s are provided to participants that fully attend each online session. A total of six CEU’s are available for all three sessions.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/green-by-design-green-materials-landscaping-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Energy Green Building":MAILTO:greenbuilding@austinenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210728T175826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T213625Z
UID:46486-1629540000-1629547200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Champagne Cork Dolls
DESCRIPTION:Make adorable little dolls from upcycled champagne corks!\n\n \nAbout this event\nJoin ACR for a morning of reuse imagination! Champagne corks make the perfect doll base – from warrior to bride\, a chef to a sheep you can literally make anything out of these! Fun to make\, these can be given as gifts or used to brighten your own house!\n\n \nKids must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.\n\n \nArtist Bio:\nPreeti Agrawal is a craft blogger and watercolorist. In her work\, she is concerned with experiments that combine old and new. She is drawn to the modern craft sensibility but at the same time the traditional arts call to her. She loves the interplay of the two as she adjusts traditional arts to new mediums and materials.\n\n \nA concern for the environment and a reverence for nature pervades her daily life and her work: she saves fabric\, remnants\, beads and the castaways of modern living and incorporates them in her work. Making things by hand gives her joy\, upcycling\, salvaging and repurposing materials gives her joy\, and as a result her crafting world is the perfect marriage of two!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/champagne-cork-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:20210821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210805T154906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T155346Z
UID:46578-1629540000-1629547200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin Redistricting Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum for all City Council districts.\n\n\n \nThis his event will be held virtually via videoconferencing.\nJoin Zoom Meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/98899977402?pwd=MW9hS05WMmJOTWVsK1ZFeFJOYXpVUT09\nMeeting ID: 988 9997 7402\nPasscode: dFc0nd\n \nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we plan to accomplish the work\, and then share your thoughts about your communities.\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n \nAll are welcome..\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210819T131138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T131329Z
UID:46619-1629543600-1629565200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:The Front Market and Festival
DESCRIPTION:Introducing The Front — a creative community market and festival\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. \n \nOn August 20\, 21 and 22\, we’re taking over Fair Market and Cheer Up Charlies for a weekend of pop-up shops and performances\, centering emerging creatives\, artists\, designers and small business owners from Texas.\n \nWe’re 100% open-air and outdoors. Human-friendly. Free or by donation. And open to all.\n \n\n— WHAT TO EXPECT —\nProduced by Future Front Texas and powered by you\, The Front exists to put women and queer creators at the front of our lineups.\n\n \nDuring the day\, you can join us from 11 AM and 5 PM CT for:\n \n✰ An open-air and outdoor 100-vendor marketplace\n✰ All-day DJ sessions\n✰ All-day craft demonstrations\n✰ All-day art installations\n \nAt night\, you can come through for:\n✰ An outdoor film showcase featuring shorts and features from Texas directors\n✰ An outdoor music showcase featuring up-and-coming talent from Texas\n \nThe Front’s daytime events are 100% free. Nighttime events are $15. Masks and mutual respect required.\n \n\n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nTo attend free daytime events\, RSVP now\, so you can get in and out with ease.\n\n \nYou can also grab $15 presale tickets for the festival’s nighttime music and film showcases on August 20 and 21.\n\n \nWhen you RSVP\, you’ll have the option to donate to our work. Every pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners\, as well as our Community Leaders of Color Mental Health Fund\, a pro-bono therapy program for activists working toward racial justice in Texas.\n\n \nRSVP HERE: https://www.universe.com/…/the-front-market-and…\n \n\n— OUR DAILY SCHEDULES AND LINEUPS —\nFind daily schedules and lineups at thefrontmarket.com and thefrontfest.com.\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET AND FESTIVAL —\nThe Front Market and Festival has emerged from what was formerly known as BABES FEST and craftHER Market—two spaces that were designed around sustaining communities that care about gender equity and supporting homegrown businesses\, creatives and organizations.\n\n \nActive from 2016 to 2020\, BABES FEST and craftHER Market saw more than 30\,000 guests and supported more than 2000 creatives and business owners.\n\n \nNow\, after a year of shutdowns\, pivots and existential realness\, The Front Market and Festival will carry that work into the future.\n\n \nWe will continue platforming emerging talent across the state of Texas. We will continue to work cross-collaboratively with partners to host workshops\, build community and provide opportunities to creatives and small business owners year-round. This year’s partners will be announced shortly.\n\n \nAs our first flagship production\, we are so grateful for your support.  If you are interested in becoming a partner this year\, please email us at hello@futurefronttexas.org.\n \n\n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT TEXAS —\nFuture Front Texas is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We started as a grassroots meet-up series called Boss Babes ATX (bbatx) in 2015.\n\n \nWe are run by a four-person staff and a network of amazing volunteers\, each committed to showing up for the spaces we want to see in the world.\n\n \nAlongside our members\, collaborators and partners\, we nurture creativity\, community-building and professional resilience in Texas. We cultivate spaces where women and queer creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together.\n\n \nCurrently\, we produce The Front Festival and Market\, a year-round learning club and conference\, as well as multiple community-care initiatives. You’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-and-festival/2021-08-21/
LOCATION:Fair Market\, 1100 E 5th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210822T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210811T231915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T231915Z
UID:46616-1629651600-1629657000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Radical Readers Book Club: Things Fall Apart
DESCRIPTION:Things Fall Apart is the debut novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe\, first published in 1958. It depicts pre-colonial life in the southeastern part of Nigeria and the arrival of Europeans during the late 19th century. It is seen as the archetypal modern African novel in English\, and one of the first to receive global critical acclaim. It is a staple book in schools throughout Africa and is widely read and studied in English-speaking countries around the world. The novel was first published in the UK in 1962 by William Heinemann Ltd\, and became the first work published in Heinemann’s African Writers Series.\n \nThe novel follows the life of Okonkwo\, an Igbo (“Ibo” in the novel) man and local wrestling champion in the fictional Nigerian clan of Umuofia. The work is split into three parts\, with the first describing his family\, personal history\, and the customs and society of the Igbo\, and the second and third sections introducing the influence of European colonialism and Christian missionaries on Okonkwo\, his family\, and the wider Igbo community.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/radical-readers-book-club-things-fall-apart/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210811T215729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T215729Z
UID:46601-1629806400-1629810000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:National Thrift Store Day Workshop: Retail thrift
DESCRIPTION:National Thrift Store Day (August 17) is an annual holiday that celebrates shopping secondhand. The Circular Economy Program is hosting an informational and collaborative workshop for local reuse and thrift stores and interested entrepreneurs led by Terry McDonald\, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County\, OR and Cascade Alliance. This workshop will provide insights on how to grow a resale business by adding new business models.\n\n \nAbout the speaker\nTerry McDonald is the Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Eugene County\, a non-profit social services agency. In one year’s time\, St. Vincent de Paul kept over 44.1 million pounds of waste out of the landfill. Terry has over 35 years of experience in the thrift industry\, including providing consulting services to other nonprofit thrift retail operations. Join us for a quick networking break-out\, followed by a 45-minute workshop on the following topics.\n\n \nRetail thrift | August 24\, 12 – 1 p.m.\nLearn how to increase merchandising sales\, source new material streams\, coordinate flow and staffing\, and keep an eye out for pitfalls. Great for the entrepreneur looking to enter the industry\, or for any young thrift businesses.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/national-thrift-store-day-workshop-retail-thrift/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210728T182411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T182411Z
UID:46491-1629831600-1629838800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Green By Design: Green Home Systems
DESCRIPTION: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 based on your green building needs and interests.\n\n \nAug 10 | Session 1: Planning and Design\nAug 17 | Session 2: Materials and Landscaping\nAug 24 | Session 3: Home Systems\n \n\nSession 3 | Green Home Systems \n\nDesigning and right-sizing mechanical systems for comfort and efficiency\nComparing high efficiency lighting and appliances\nSelecting venting\, water heating\, and plumbing systems\nExploring zero-energy capable home features and strategies\n\n\n\n \nLearn more about these sessions and RSVP in advance to receive log-in instructions. Choose to join live on the session dates or view later – all registrants will receive a recorded version of all three sessions afterward.\n\n \nSeminar is approved for AIA Learning Units/HSW. Two-hour CEU’s are provided to participants that fully attend each online session. A total of six CEU’s are available for all three sessions.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/green-by-design-green-home-systems-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Energy Green Building":MAILTO:greenbuilding@austinenergy.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210811T220024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T220024Z
UID:46603-1629892800-1629896400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:National Thrift Store Day Workshop: Recycling and beyond
DESCRIPTION:National Thrift Store Day (August 17) is an annual holiday that celebrates shopping secondhand. The Circular Economy Program is hosting an informational and collaborative workshop for local reuse and thrift stores and interested entrepreneurs led by Terry McDonald\, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County\, OR and Cascade Alliance. This workshop will provide insights on how to grow a resale business by adding new business models.\n\n \nAbout the speaker\nTerry McDonald is the Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Eugene County\, a non-profit social services agency. In one year’s time\, St. Vincent de Paul kept over 44.1 million pounds of waste out of the landfill. Terry has over 35 years of experience in the thrift industry\, including providing consulting services to other nonprofit thrift retail operations. Join us for a quick networking break-out\, followed by a 45-minute workshop on the following topics.\n\n \nRecycling and beyond | August 25\, 12 – 1 p.m\nLearn how to diversify your portfolio by adding unique upcycling opportunities\, such as creating limited fashion line runs\, handling single shoes\, and integrating a glass foundry.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/national-thrift-store-day-workshop-recycling-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T131500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210721T205508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T205556Z
UID:46425-1629892800-1629897300@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Candid Resources Through a Cultural Lens
DESCRIPTION:Come join MEASURE as we learn more about them and explore Candid Resources and Guidestar profiles with an emphasis on our resources for leaders of color.\n \nThis event is geared towards organizations in the southeast. Specifically in the states of Alabama\, Arkansas\, Georgia\, Florida\, Kentucky\, Louisiana\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Mississippi\, Tennessee\, and Texas
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/candid-resources-through-a-cultural-lens/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112332
CREATED:20210811T220321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T220321Z
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SUMMARY:National Thrift Store Day Workshop: Succeeding with hard-to-recycle streams
DESCRIPTION:National Thrift Store Day (August 17) is an annual holiday that celebrates shopping secondhand. The Circular Economy Program is hosting an informational and collaborative workshop for local reuse and thrift stores and interested entrepreneurs led by Terry McDonald\, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County\, OR and Cascade Alliance. This workshop will provide insights on how to grow a resale business by adding new business models.\n\n \nAbout the speaker\nTerry McDonald is the Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Eugene County\, a non-profit social services agency. In one year’s time\, St. Vincent de Paul kept over 44.1 million pounds of waste out of the landfill. Terry has over 35 years of experience in the thrift industry\, including providing consulting services to other nonprofit thrift retail operations. Join us for a quick networking break-out\, followed by a 45-minute workshop on the following topics.\n\n \nSucceeding with hard-to-recycle streams | August 26\, 12 – 1 p.m.\nHave a hard-to-recycle material you need advice with? This Q&A session will be guided by the audience’s interests; some hard-to-recycle items that may be covered are mattresses and Styrofoam
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/national-thrift-store-day-workshop-succeeding-with-hard-to-recycle-streams/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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