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SUMMARY:Green Drinks with TREIA
DESCRIPTION:From Net Impact Austin –\nThis month we’re hosting Melissa Miller\, standing board President of TREIA (Texas Renewable Energy Industry Alliance) and wind power developer\, who will speak with us about the current wind power climate in Texas and how the PTC extension has spurred development of the industry.\nAbout Melissa\nMelissa Miller\, Project Development Manager at EDF-RE\, has over 13 years of experience developing Texas renewables. As former President of Miller Wind + Renewables and Vice President of Texas Development for Cielo Wind Power\, Ms. Miller has diverse experience in large-scale commercial wind project development\, including the operational 161MW Brazos Wind Project\, 78MW Golden Spread Panhandle Wind Ranch\, 161MW Spinning Spur Wind Ranch\, and the 161MW Spinning Spur Two Wind Ranch and the development of the 200MW Unity Wind Project. \nThrough Miller Wind + Renewables\, Ms. Miller consulted in the areas of tax abatement and real estate negotiation for a number of renewable energy developers and developed large-scale wind and solar projects for landowners in Texas.  As a longtime advocate for Texas economic and energy initiatives\, Melissa currently serves as a TREIA’s board President.  She is also the former Executive Director for the Austin Independent Business Alliance
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/green-drinks-with-treia/
LOCATION:Austin Green Room\, 4804 B Grover Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Austin Zero Waste Alliance (AZWA) Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Zero Waste Alliance –\nPlease join AZWA for it’s Earth Month meeting to discuss Zero Waste strategies and plan for civic actions around keeping residential curbside composting programs alive through the Austin City Council budget process. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-zero-waste-alliance-azwa-monthly-meeting-22/
LOCATION:Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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SUMMARY:The National Parks of Texas Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin EcoNetwork\, University of Texas\, and National Parks Conservation Association –\nCome out to WCH 1.120 on the University of Texas campus on Tuesday\, April 26th at 7pm for a free screening of the National Park Service’s 100th Anniversary documentary entitled “The National Parks of Texas: In Contact with Beauty”. The film will explore the natural wonders and majestic beauty of the national parks of Texas. Dallas Kelley-Kerr of the National Parks Conservation Association will be there to provide a brief intro and answer any questions about Texas national parks that you might have! Many thanks to PBS for sponsoring this event\, and Texas Outdoors Club for reserving the room. \nPlease arrive early. Space is limited. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-national-parks-of-texas-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Will C. Hogg Building – University of Texas\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160427T133000
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SUMMARY:Industrial PACE 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Interested in upgrading your industrial facilities with energy/water efficiency and distributed generation technologies but lack the needed capital? Learn how to retrofit and save with Industrial PACE 101 by the Texas PACE Authority. PACE financing may be used to pay for permanent improvements to the property that are intended to decrease water or energy consumption or demand. Listen to how PACE can lower your facility’s utility bills from Jonathon Blackburn\, the managing director of the Texas PACE Authority. Hear Chairman Jim Keffer’s thoughts on PACE for industrials\, and an industrial case study project.\n \nSpeakers:\nRepresentative Jim Keffer serves as the chairman of the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources\, is the author of the Texas House PACE legislation and is president of EBAA Iron Sales\, Inc.\n\nJonathon Blackburn is Managing Director of the Texas PACE Authority\, with a Master of Technology Policy and Commercialization degree from Cambridge University and a Masters of Engineering Management in Finance degree from Duke University.\n\nRegister here.\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/industrial-pace-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:City of Austin Joint Sustainability Committee
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin Joint Sustainability Committee is responsible for advising Austin City Council on implementation of the Climate Protection Plan developed by residents and city employees in 2014. This committee is comprised of members of 12 different city boards that all deal with sustainability in some way:\nCommunity Development Commission\nEconomic Prosperity Commission\nElectric Utility Commission\nEnvironmental Commission\nPlanning Commission\nWater & Wastewater Commission\nZero Waste Advisory Commission\nSustainable Food Policy Board\nResource Management Commission\nParks & Recreation Board\nUrban Transportation Commission\nOpen Space\, Environment & Sustainability Council Committee \nThis meeting is free and open to the public. The agenda is available here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/city-of-austin-joint-sustainability-committee/
LOCATION:Waller Creek Center\, 625 E. 10th St. #104\, Austin \, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eliot Tretter - Shadows of a Sunbelt City
DESCRIPTION:Book talk and signing with Book People \nAustin is generally depicted as one of the great urban success stories of the past half century – a place that has grown enormously through “creative class” strategies that emphasize diversity and environmental consciousness. Eliot Tretter’s book reinterprets this familiar story by exploring the racial and environmental underpinnings of the postindustrial knowledge economy. Join Book People for a lively and informative discussion of Austin’s past\, present\, and future. \n\nABOUT SHADOWS OF A SUNBELT CITY \nAustin\, Texas\, is often depicted as one of the past half century’s great urban success stories—a place that has grown enormously through “creative class” strategies emphasizing tolerance and environmental consciousness. In Shadows of a Sunbelt City\, Eliot Tretter reinterprets this familiar story by exploring the racial and environmental underpinnings of the postindustrial knowledge economy. He is particularly attentive to how the University of Texas—working with federal\, municipal\, and private-sector partners and acquiring the power of eminent domain—expanded its power and physical footprint. He draws attention to how the university’s real estate endeavors shaped the local economy and how the expansion and upgrading of the main campus occurred almost entirely at the expense of the more modestly resourced communities of color that lived in its path. \nThis book challenges Austin’s reputation as a bastion of progressive and liberal values\, notably with respect to its approach to new urbanism and issues of ecological sustainability. Tretter’s insistence on documenting and interrogating the “shadows” of this important city should provoke fresh conversations about how urban policy has contributed to Austin’s economy\, the way it has developed and changed over time\, and for whom it works and why. Joining a growing critical literature about universities’ effect on urban environments\, this book will be of interest to students at all levels in urban history\, political science\, economic and political geography\, public administration\, urban and regional planning\, and critical legal studies.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/eliot-tretter-shadows-of-a-sunbelt-city/
LOCATION:Book People\, 603 N. Lamar Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160428T130000
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SUMMARY:"Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7 FM (Bike Master Plan)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this week’s edition of “Shades of Green”\, Austin’s only live\, green talk radio program\, on KOOP 91.7FM and streaming online! \nThis week we’ll be talking about bikes\, as well as a community effort to get the Bicycle Master Plan fully funded.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shades-of-green-environmental-talk-radio-on-koop-91-7-fm-bike-master-plan/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160428T200000
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Medicine: Cultivating\, Harvesting & Storing Herbs
DESCRIPTION:From the Sustainable Food Center –\nJoin Kate Grimes\, horticulturalist with the Lady bird Wildflower Center\, for a lesson on cultivating\, harvesting and storing medicinal herbs\, from sage and lavender to Mexican mint marigold. The class will focus on herbs best suited to Central Texas.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/grow-your-medicine-cultivating-harvesting-storing-herbs/
LOCATION:Sustainable Food Center\, 2921 E. 17th St. Bldg. C\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Talk Green to Me Book Club: American Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:From the Talk Green to Me Book Club –\nPicking up where last month’s book left off\, Jonathan Bloom discusses the food waste phenomenon occurring within our culture and what we can do to stop it! \nThis month we are reading “American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It)” by Jonathan Bloom. Check it out and join us every 4th Thursday from 7pm – 8pm at Recycled Reads for an environmental and sustainability themed reading extravaganza!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/talk-green-to-me-book-club-american-wasteland/
LOCATION:Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T100000
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SUMMARY:Monarch Heroes Spring Fun and Recognition Event
DESCRIPTION:From the National Wildlife Federation –\nJoin the National Wildlife Federation and Ranger Rick for our fun spring family event this weekend at the Discovery Hill Outdoor Learning Center (behind the Austin ISD Science and Health Resource Center). Live music\, Ranger Rick\, face painting\, scavenger hunts\, lady bug releases\, Monarch Jeopardy and more! We will also be honoring some Austin ISD schools and staff for their outstanding work on behalf of the Monarch butterfly. Hope to see you there!! \nFree Parking at Pleasant Hill Elementary 6405 Circle S Rd.\, Austin\, TX 78745
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/monarch-heroes-spring-fun-and-recognition-event/
LOCATION:Discovery Hill Outdoor Learning – Austin ISD Science and Health Resource Center\, 305 North Bluff Drive \, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T100000
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SUMMARY:Animal Facts Club: The Biodiversity of Texas
DESCRIPTION:The Waller Creek Conservancy is hosting a meeting of the Animal Facts Club on April 30th. \nViewers of all ages will enjoy Animal Facts Club’s educational art and science experience on April 30th from 10am to 12:30pm at Palm Park. The free\, one-hour theatrical performance (starting at 11 am) takes the audience on a journey through five Texas ecosystems and briefly goes back in time to see what Austin was like 100 million years ago. \nPlus\, enjoy booths and activities throughout the morning. \nThis project is supported in part by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/animal-facts-club-the-biodiversity-of-texas/
LOCATION:Palm Park\, 100 North IH 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:PEAS' Family Fun Farm Fair
DESCRIPTION:From PEAS (Partners for Education and Agriculture\, and Sustainability) Community Farm and Urban Orchard at Cunningham Elementary –\n\nSaturday\, April 30th 10am-1pm\nPEAS Community and School Farm @ Cunningham Elementary – 2200 Berkeley Ave\, Austin\, TX 78745\nCome on out to PEAS Farm and enjoy a day with the family learning and playing together. We will have booths and activities for kids of all ages.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/peas-family-fun-farm-fair/
LOCATION:PEAS Farm @ Cunningham Elementary\, 2200 Berkeley Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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SUMMARY:Travis County Drug Take Back
DESCRIPTION:Danny Thomas\, Constable Precinct One\n4717 Heflin Lane\, Ste 127 Austin\, TX 78721 \n\n\nAdan Ballesteros\, Constable Precinct Two\n10409 Burnet Rd.\, Suite 150 Austin\, TX 78758 \n\n\nCarlos Lopez\, Constable Precinct Five\n1003 Guadalupe St Austin\, TX 78701 \n\n\n\nOn April 30 from 10am to 2pm three of Travis County Constable offices and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 11th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired\, unused\, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the above at addresses. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps\, only pills or patches.) Constable Precinct Five has a permanent pharmaceutical kiosk available for drop-off during business hours for residents are unable to make the April 30th event. The service is free and anonymous\, no questions asked. \nLast September\, Americans turned in 350 tons (over 702\,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 5\,000 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3\,800 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall\, in its 10 previous Take Back events\, DEA and its partners have taken in over 5.5 million pounds—more than 2\,750 tons—of pills. \nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse\, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high\, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition\, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. \nFor further information\, contact Shaun Auckland: shaun.auckland@co.travis.tx.us / 512-854-4496. \nTo find other Take-Back sites\, see: https://www.traviscountytx.gov or http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.shtml.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/travis-county-drug-take-back/
LOCATION:Constable Precinct Five\, 1003 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:South Waterfront Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Open House will take place at the Statesman Bat Park on Saturday\, April 30th between 10am and 4pm. All are welcome to come see the results of a three-year collaboration between city staff\, residents\, local business owners\, property owners\, and other stakeholders. This June\, the City Council will consider adopting the South Central Waterfront Plan to ensure that great park spaces and public gathering places\, green streets\, and affordable housing are central to the future redevelopment of the area. \nThis is a family-friendly event with ice cream and refreshments\, a petting zoo\, face painting\, and live music to accompany visitors as they explore the latest information on what’s happening (and what’s to come) along Austin’s South Waterfront. \n  \nWhat is the South Central Waterfront Initiative? \nThe South Central Waterfront Initiative is a vision and cohesive set of recommendations to guide public and private development along the south side of Lady Bird Lake over the next 20-plus years. The goal is to ensure that\, as this area inevitably changes\, every increment of change will contribute to making a great new district that: \n\nEstablish a lively\, attractive pedestrian environment.\nExpand open space and create great public spaces.\nEnhance connections to and along the waterfront.\nInclude 10-20 percent new housing units as affordable.\n\n  \nEvent Information: \nWhere: Austin American Statesman Bat Park\, 305 S. Congress Ave \nWhen: Saturday\, April 30 between 10 AM and 4 PM \nSchedule: \n\nAmy’s Ice Cream from 11AM to 2PM\nPetting Zoo and face painting 11AM to 3PM\nLive music 11AM to 4PM (bands TBA – check back in a few days!)\nCreative art and place-making with local artist Ann Armstrong and Austin’s Atlas
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/south-waterfront-open-house/
LOCATION:Austin American-Statesman Bat Park\, 305 S. Congress Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open House and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nJoin us for a family-friendly afternoon at our newly renovated EcoHouse on Hornsby Bend! Our annual Open House & Picnic will be from 11am – 4pm on Saturday\, April 30th. There will be live music\, a nature walk\, archery\, fried chicken/burgers/hot dogs\, a silent auction\, lawn games\, a celebration of our graduating seniors\, and a special presentation to honor Elisabeth Welsh for 17 years of dedication.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-house-and-picnic/
LOCATION:EcoHouse\, 10611 Platt Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160427T200622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T200622Z
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SUMMARY:Home-Grown Spirulina: The Earth's Superfood
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nFree Class from Brite Ideas – Home-Grown Spirulina: The Earth’s Superfood \nFind out how to set up the best home bioreactors for growing fresh superfoods like spirulina and chlorella in your kitchen. No more dry powder imported from who knows where! By the end of this demonstration\, you should know everything you need to grow at home. Spirulina growing kits will be available for purchase.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/home-grown-spirulina-the-earths-superfood/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160501T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160315T023850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160420T231954Z
UID:25834-1462107600-1462113000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Democracy Awakening Austin Rally
DESCRIPTION:From Public Citizen Texas –\nJoin us in Austin to be part of a nationwide mobilization to demand action to create a democracy of\, by\, and for the people. We will mobilize to call for solutions that protect the people’s right to vote and prevent our voices from being drowned out by big money. We will demand an end to a system dominated by corporations and the wealthy\, a system that prevents our country from addressing its greatest challenges – from inequality to climate change\, from providing health care to all to ensuring everyone is paid a living wage. \nPlease joint the Facebook event and help spread the word:
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/democracy-awakening-austin-rally/
LOCATION:Southwest grounds of TX Capitol\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160427T195030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T195100Z
UID:26644-1462213800-1462221000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Young Sierrans Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:From the Young Sierrans –\nYoung Sierrans is the group of Sierra Club folks between the ages of 21 and 39. We’ll have our monthly gathering on the 1st Monday of each month\, starting at 6:30 pm\, at WALLER CREEK PUB HOUSE\, located at 603 Sabine St.\, Downtown Austin. \nGive us your ideas about what the Young Sierrans should be doing and help chart out our next events.  Hope to see you there – and bring a friend! \nConsider cycling or taking Cap Metro to the event.  Metered street parking is available. Parking metering ends at 6pm\, but double check signage in your parking area. \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/young-sierrans-happy-hour-7/
LOCATION:Waller Creek Pub House\, 603 Sabine Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160502T144942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T144942Z
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SUMMARY:National Park Service Centennial Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The National Park Foundation and National Park Service are kicking off the National Park Week and centennial celebrations with a consumer event at the University of Texas at Austin Tower in Austin\, Texas on Tuesday\, May 3rd\, 2016 that is open to the public from 11:30am – 11pm. \nThe kickoff event will feature distinguished keynote speakers. \nConsumers are invited to participate in a “Redwood Kinekt Experience\,” a virtual experience that allows guests to turn into a Redwood Tree in real time through interactive motion sensor technology. Select visitors will be able project their personal redwood to the top of the UT tower\, rising to the same height as the tallest redwood\, a soaring 307 feet above Austin. Guests can also engage with other program assets including interactive learning stations to educate visitors about the centennial movement and more! The event is a part of the Find Your Park/ Encuentra Tu Parque movement\, inspiring a new generation to discover the breadth of the National Park Service\, and in celebration of the National Park Service’s upcoming 100th anniversary. \nThis event is free and open to the public; no RSVP required. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/national-park-service-centennial-celebration/
LOCATION:University of Texas – Main Building\, 110 Inner Campus Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160315T033204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T033204Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving Class
DESCRIPTION:From the Sustainable Food Center –\nFor generations\, gardeners have saved seeds from their strongest\, tastiest plants\, ensuring a resilient seed stock and increasing plant diversity. Join Colleen Dieter\, long-time food gardener and owner of Red Wheelbarrow\, a landscaping consulting company\, for a lesson on how to save seeds from your own garden. We’ll cover the full seed saving process including planning\, harvesting\, processing\, and storage.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/seed-saving-class-2/
LOCATION:Sustainable Food Center\, 2921 E. 17th St. Bldg. C\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160406T144515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T144515Z
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SUMMARY:Handmade with Love: Natural Bath and Beauty Products
DESCRIPTION:From the Sustainable Food Center –\nHave fun and learn to create your own custom bath and beauty products! \nJoin Amy Reynolds\, founder and owner of UP! Organics\, Inc.\, in the Happy Kitchen and discover how and why you should use natural products on your skin. Then get ready to get creative! Using pure\, food-grade ingredients\, including herbal extracts\, essential oils\, carrier oils\, salts and clays\, Amy will assist you in making your own formulations to take home or give as gifts. \nAmy Reynolds is a Nutritionist\, Private Chef and Founder of UP! Organics\, Inc.\, an all-natural skin care company. \nClasses are for adults; teenagers may participate with a parent or guardian present.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/handmade-with-love-natural-bath-and-beauty-products/
LOCATION:Sustainable Food Center\, 2921 E. 17th St. Bldg. C\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160504T035308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T154738Z
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SUMMARY:"Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio 91.7 FM (Prop 1)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this week’s edition of “Shades of Green”\, Austin’s only live\, green talk radio program\, on KOOP 91.7FM and streaming online! \nThis week we’ll be talking about Prop 1\, the ride-hailing ordinance which will be on the ballot on May 7th. We will be covering the issue thoroughly throughout the course of the show. \nTopics will include: \n\nThe exact ballot language that voters will see on May 7th\nWhich community groups stand on each side of the issue\, and why\nThe amount of money that has been spent so far on this election\nThe safety and technology issues underlying the entire Uber/Lyft debate\n\nGuests will include: \n\nLaura Morrison\, former Austin City Council Member\nRoy Waley\, Conservation Chair of the Austin Group of the Sierra Club\nMore to be announced…
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shades-of-green-environmental-talk-radio-91-7-fm-prop-1/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=KOOP Community Radio 3823 Airport Blvd. #B Austin TX 78723 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3823 Airport Blvd. #B:geo:-97.7065751,30.2885419
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160315T024340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T024340Z
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SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting Class
DESCRIPTION:From the Sustainable Food Center –\nLearn about options for utilizing a most valuable gardening resource – rainwater. SFC’s Grow Local Teaching Garden Coordinator will demonstrate how to design and install a rain garden including proper plant choices as well as collecting and storing rainwater in a variety of different ways. Participants will get hands-on practice building a multi-barrel system using 55 gallon barrels.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-class-2/
LOCATION:Sustainable Food Center\, 2921 E. 17th St. Bldg. C\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160505T021004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T021004Z
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SUMMARY:Free Home Composting Class
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Resource Recovery –\n\nJoin the Composting Community! \nRegister today for a free composting class presented by the City of Austin \n\nComposting is nature’s way of recycling. Rather than sending your food scraps and lawn clippings to the landfill\, you can compost them to create a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden or lawn. Register to attend this free composting class and learn how! \n\nThis class is part of the City of Austin’s Home Composting Rebate Program. Austin residents who pay the Clean Community Fee on their utility bill qualify for a $75 rebate on a home composting system. Simply attend a composting class\, then apply! \n\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-home-composting-class/
LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Road\, Susnet Valley\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley Toney Burger Center 3200 Jones Road Susnet Valley TX 78745 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Road:geo:-97.7960118,30.2153869
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160505T020744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T023442Z
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SUMMARY:Free tree walk at Hornsby Bend
DESCRIPTION:From TreeFolks –\nFor this TreeFolks tree walk\, Dr. Kevin Anderson\, from the Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend\, will lead a walk centered around the “Environmental History of Central Texas Riparian Forests.” This is going to be a great walk and a great opportunity to learn about the ecology and history of our riparian forests. \nThis event is free\, but space is limited\, so please register at www.treefolks.org/tree-id. \nPlease email audrey@treefolks.org with any questions.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-tree-walk-at-hornsby-bend/
LOCATION:Hornsby Bend\, 2210 S FM 973\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160406T152019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T152019Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual HerbDay
DESCRIPTION:The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) will celebrate the 11th annual HerbDay with a variety of herbal educational activities\, including presentations from local and national herbal experts. \nThe HerbDay event occurs at ABC’s headquarters at the historic Case Mill Homestead\, 6200 Manor Road in East Austin\, from 10 am until 4 pm. It is free and open to the public. \nDavid Winston\, clinical herbalist\, ethnobotanist\, author\, and founder and dean of David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies will give the keynote presentation at noon on “Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength\, Stamina\, and Stress.” Immediately following his presentation\, David will lead a walk through the gardens to see and learn about the many herbs growing in ABC’s expansive 20+ medicinal- and culinary-themed gardens. \nFour additional herb walks will be led by local Austin herbalists. The first two herb walks will start at 10:30 am and will be led by Nicole Telkes\, author and director of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine in Austin and Ginger Webb\, director of the Sacred Journey School of Herbalism. Beth Ebbing Johnson\, co-owner of Sacred Moon Herbs\, and Ellen Zimmermann\, director of The Austin School of Herbal Studies\, will lead the second herb walks at 2:30 pm. Each herb walk will last approximately 45 minutes. \nIn addition to the herb walks and herb talk\, participants will have plenty of time to explore ABC’s medicinal and culinary herb gardens on their own. \n“HerbDay is an opportunity for ABC to reach out to the local community in keeping with its nonprofit educational mission\,” said ABC Special Projects Director Gayle Engels. “We get to share our love of the plants and introduce the broader public to the wealth of herbal knowledge that resides in the Austin area.” \nPlants\, books\, refreshments\, and membership information will be available in addition to free sample issues of ABC’s acclaimed\, full-color\, quarterly\, peer-reviewed scientific journal\, HerbalGram\, and other educational literature.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/11th-annual-herbday/
LOCATION:American Botanical Council\, 6200 Manor Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78723 \, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160505T212920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T212920Z
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SUMMARY:Aquaponics Quick Start Class
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nFree Class from Brite Ideas: Aquaponics Quick Start \nTraditionally\, aquaponics is a slow process of building up nutrients for plants and filtration for fish. Slow start-up and disappointing yields can be skipped by employing the “Quick Start” method developed at Brite Ideas and tested by our customers. Come learn how to take the frustrations out of aquaponics and achieve high yields quickly.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aquaponics-quick-start-class/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160407T003145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T003145Z
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SUMMARY:Walk the Talk
DESCRIPTION:Imagine Austin and the AIA Austin designvoice committee present: Walk the Talk #3 – Panel and Tour of Missing Middle in Clarksville. This is the third in a series of panels and tours of “missing middle” housing in neighborhoods across Austin. \nThe panel will feature speakers who can touch on the history of Clarksville\, fair housing\, historic preservation\, and the role CodeNEXT and the new LDC has in advancing our city’s growth through sustainable and\, when appropriate\, denser models of housing. The idea to further educate the audience on the role missing middle housing typologies play in creating a more compact\, connected\, and affordable city. How does this tie into the broader scope of multi-modal transportation\, income diversity\, and preserving neighborhood character while also allowing for denser housing to help “fill the gap.”? \nThe panelists are: \nJim Robertson – City of Austin/CodeNEXT \nMary Reed – President of Clarksville Community Development Corporation. \nJessi Koch – City of Austin/Neighborhood Housing & Community Development \nJohn Henneberger – 2014 MacArthur Foundation Fellow\, Texas Low Income Housing Information Service \nThis is the third in a series of panel discussions and housing tours focused on “Missing Middle’ Housing. If you’re curious what “missing middle” housing is\, visit www.missingmiddlehousing.com.  You might already live in a missing middle type house\, have them in your neighborhood\, or know someone who lives in one. \nThis panel and tour endeavors to explore what missing middle housing is\, what it looks like and what it means for our community.  At each tour and panel we learn the challenges and opportunities that a diverse housing stock presents\, and visibly what those housing types look like on a neighborhood level. \nIf you weren’t able to join Imagine Austin on the first two panels and tours\, check out these links for the presentations and the video (only available for the 2nd event): \nhttp://www.austintexas.gov/blog/walk-talk-missing-middle-panel-presentations \nhttp://www.austintexas.gov/blog/walk-talk-2-panelists-presentations-and-video
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/walk-the-talk/
LOCATION:St. Luke United Methodist Church\, 1306 W. Lynn St.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160325T145307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160325T145307Z
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SUMMARY:Warbler Walk
DESCRIPTION:From Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center –\nSpring is here! Wildflowers are blooming\, the days are warming up\, and a tiny songbird has returned to Texas from its wintering grounds in the tropics. Come out to Westcave Preserve for a chance to see one of North America’s rarest breeding birds\, the Golden-cheeked Warbler. Learn how to identify the warbler\, why it is in trouble and what you can do to help. We’ll also take a short walk through prime warbler habitat so that you can see this iconic bird of the Texas Hill Country.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/warbler-walk-2/
LOCATION:Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center\,  24814 Hamilton Pool Rd. \, Round Mountain\, TX\, 78663\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064307
CREATED:20160502T152259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T152259Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Food Policy Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Food Policy Board meeting: Monday May 9th from 6pm to 8pm \n\nThe general public is invited to attend and provide citizen communication at the beginning of the meeting.  Stick around to hear about SFPB progress.\n\nLocation: 1000 East 11th street\, Austin Texas. Street Jones Building. 4th floor. Meeting Room 400A\nParking: Guests can park in the lot attached to the building by turning north off 11th street onto Waller Street and then immediately turning left into the parking lot.  Street Parking is also available.\n\n\n\nAbout the Sustainable Food Policy Board: \nAdvisory body to the City Council and Travis County Commissioners’ Court concerning the need to improve the availability of safe\, nutritious\, locally\, and sustainably-grown food at reasonable prices for all residents\, particularly those in need\, by coordinating the relevant activities of city government\, as well as non-profit organizations\, and food and farming businesses.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sustainable-food-policy-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Street Jones Building\, 1000 East 11th Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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