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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160114T130000
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SUMMARY:"Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7 FM (Ridesharing in Austin)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this week’s edition of “Shades of Green”\, Austin’s only live\, green talk radio program\, on KOOP 91.7 FM and streaming at www.koop.org! \nThis week\, we will discuss the hot topic of Austin’s rideshare program that includes companies like Uber and Lyft. The City Council recently voted to enact safety standards that will ensure fingerprint-based background checks\, which were heavily contested by this industry\, citing it could reduce jobs and ride access for Austinites. \nWe’ll welcome Austin City Councilmembers Ann Kitchen (District 5)\, Chair of Austin’s Mobility Committee\, and Delia Garza (District 2)\, both of whom have led the charge from the dais. \nWe’ll also welcome Jennifer Houlihan with Keep Ridesharing in Austin and Sara Levine with ATX Safer Streets to give the opposing view. \nYou can find podcasts of our previous shows on our website and follow us on Facebook & Twitter!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shades-of-green-environmental-talk-radio-on-koop-91-7-fm-ridesharing-in-austin/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T090000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Plant with TreeFolks
DESCRIPTION:From TreeFolks –\nCome plant trees with the Treefolks along Shoal Creek in Allendale this Saturday. \nReady\, Set\, Plant! is a partnership between the City of Austin Forestry Division\, City of Austin Watershed Protection and TreeFolks\, Inc. to plant small saplings. This event will help to restore native tree and shrub diversity and reduce water runoff and improve water quality in Austin’s creeks. \nWe will talk a little about the site’s history\, discuss the role of the urban forest\, learn about riparian ecosystems\, and explain how these plantings will help the waterways of Austin thrive. \nYou should wear long pants and closed toe shoes as we will be working in areas with tall vegetation along the creek. Bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather.  Water\, coffee\, light refreshments\, gloves and tools will be provided. \nRegister here and choose from any of our upcoming tree planting events.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ready-set-plant-with-treefolks/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Greenbelt\, 5611 Shoal Creek Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
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SUMMARY:Permablitz in Leesville\, TX
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Permaculture Guild –\nJoin us at the Naylor homestead in creating explosive abundance with a weekend permablitz! We’ll create a marketplace garden with berms and swales on contour and integrate goats and chickens as working animals into our design. Come join the fun! \n• The Permablitz will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Watch for updates in the case of severe weather (but we are pretty tough!) \n• Lunch will be provided on both days. \n• Bring a tent if you want to do some overnight camping on Saturday. \n• Please bring a water bottle\, gloves\, shovels\, rakes\, hoes\, pick axes\, wheel barrows\, etc. if you have them! \n* Thank you for leaving your pets at home. * \nA permablitz is a community organized and supported event to spread permaculture design\, practice\, and implementation through out the Central Texas Area. \nOur goal is to increase awareness of food production and sustainability throughout the community. \nSuggested $10 Donation (optional)\nDonation covers the costs of food\, plants\, cover crops\, mulch\, and soil amendments for this or future permabltizes.Let’s keep these events monetarily sustainable!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/permablitz-in-leesville-tx/2016-01-16/
LOCATION:Naylor Homestead\, 6709 FM 1682\, Leesville\, TX\, 78122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T195324Z
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SUMMARY:Aquaponics Class: If Plants Could Build Cities
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nFree Class from Brite Ideas: If Plants Could Build Cities \nUnderstanding the things that affect a plant’s quality and productivity allows us to engineer optimum environments. Learn a plant’s perspective of the world and your thumb will always be green.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aquaponics-class-if-plants-could-build-cities/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160117T140000
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SUMMARY:Dare to Go Zero: Free TV Screening
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Public Library –\nAustin currently keeps forty percent of its waste out of landfills through recycling and composting. The City of Austin’s goal is to keep ninety percent of waste out of landfills by 2040. To generate enthusiasm for the ninety percent goal\, Austin Resource Recovery cast four families in a five episode series that depicts how we create and dispose of our refuse. Join us at the Faulk Central Library as we screen the five episode series and discuss Austin’s evolving refuse management. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dare-to-go-zero-free-tv-screening/
LOCATION:Faulk Central Library\, 800 Guadalupe Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service with Austin Parks Foundation
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Parks Foundation –\nJoin us for a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn to plant baby Bald Cypress trees\, bare root saplings\, or help us care for established trees at our three MLK Day projects. \nAll tools including gloves will be provided. Bring a water bottle to refill and dress for the weather including long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Waterproof boots are highly recommended. \nDetails and registration are available at austinparks.givepulse.com
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-day-of-service-with-austin-parks-foundation/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Austi\, Select a Country:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Volunteer Activities - Especially for Kids
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\nBring your passion and your creativity.  Volunteers will help to prepare materials and creative kits for the center.  This could include stamping business cards for Austin Creative Reuse\, cutting paper into strips or hole punching circles or perhaps putting buttons into bags. \nStop by anytime and stay as long as you can – 30 minutes or longer! The activities at this time will be geared for children ages 5-12.* \n*Parents/guardians must remain with their children and be engaged with the volunteering task for the duration of the session.  Each adult may volunteer with up to two children and is responsible for the supervision and safety of the children they are with. \nThis is a free event
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-day-volunteer-activities-especially-for-kids/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T212855Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Volunteer Event at Buttermilk Creek
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nCelebrate MLK Day with Austin Youth River Watch by serving in your community.  \nJoin us as we clean and improve the health of Buttermilk Creek. \nVolunteer Event Details: \nDate: Monday\, Jan 18\, 2016 | MLK Holiday \nTime: 10am – noon \nPlace: Buttermilk Creek Greenbelt at 7500 Blessing Ave 78752 (behind the St. Johns Community Center) \nActivities: Join River Watch and the community as we clean up Buttermilk Creek and plant deep-rooted native grasses to improve creek health. \nSign up: To better accommodate\, sign up and complete the short form by clicking HERE. \nConsiderations: All activities will be outside. There is not a restroom onsite\, please plan accordingly.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-day-volunteer-event-at-buttermilk-creek/
LOCATION:Buttermilk Creek Greenbelt\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T230313Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Food Policy Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Food Policy Board is meeting on Tuesday January 19th from 6pm to 8pm \n\nThis is a planning meeting for 2016.\nLocation: 1000 East 11th street\, Austin Texas. Street Jones Building. 4th floor. Meeting Room 400A\nParking: Guests can park in the lot attached to our building by turning north on Waller Street and then immediately turning left into the parking lot.\n\nAbout the Sustainable Food Policy Board: \nThe Sustainable Food Policy Board is an advisory 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-2/
LOCATION:Street Jones Building\, 1000 East 11th Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T165223Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Cultivation Class
DESCRIPTION:Free class from Brite Ideas – Basics of Cultivation with Jason Avent \nSome people get taught how to garden\, others have to seek the knowledge out and often feel lost. We are taking all of the systems and describing how they work so everyone can grow the best plants possible.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/basics-of-cultivation-class/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160120T164306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T164306Z
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SUMMARY:"Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7FM (Austin Recycling Rates & Costs)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this week’s edition of “Shades of Green”\, Austin’s only environmental talk radio program\, on KOOP 91.7FM and streaming live online! \nOur discussion topic will be Austin’s stagnating recycling rates and almost $2M in costs to city customers\, which were brought to light in a recent Austin American Statesman article. \nOur guests will be:\nBob Geder\, Director of the City of Austin’s Resource Recovery Department (formerly Solid Waste Department)\nAndra Lim\, Staff writer for the Austin American Statesman and co-author of the recycling article\nAsher Price\, Staff writer for the Austin American Statesman and co-author of the recycling article \nYou can find podcasts of previous shows on our website and follow us on Facebook & Twitter! Also\, get an update on green events happening around Austin with the weekly EcoCalendar by the Austin EcoNetwork!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shades-of-green-environmental-talk-radio-on-koop-91-7fm-austin-recycling-rates-costs/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160121T211516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160121T211728Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive Climate Negotiation Role Play Game
DESCRIPTION:From the Faith & Energy Action Team –\nDATE: THIS  THURSDAY\,  JANUARY 21  7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLACE: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH  703 S Church St.  Georgetown\, TX\nPRESENTER:  Robert Murray\, former manager of Seattle Power environmental activist with Climate Buddies in Austin\, and an engineer by profession.\n \n\nThe Interactive  Climate Negotiation Role play game was used to train negotiators  in the December Paris Climate Conference.  Bob\, who has experienced some of the training himself\, will explain this powerful tool and guide us in experiencing  a shortened version of it through small group interaction.  He states:  ” Participating as a negotiator or a special interest (i.e. role for fossil fuel companies) is amazingly real and can be transformative.”  He notes that this negotiation process focuses on how everyone  in the world (all parties) will be winners in addressing the climate issues and thus it promotes a sense of hope.  Come  join us in a great experience.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/interactive-climate-negotiation-role-play-game/
LOCATION:FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH\, 703 S Church St.\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160112T162145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T162145Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Huggers' Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:From the Tree Huggers’ Happy Hour –\nJoin fellow tree lovers for a night of networking and fellowship.  We meet once per month at various locations around town.  This month we’re meeting Friday January 22nd at 5pm at Roaring Fork (Austin Stonelake).  Happy Hour goes until 7. \nSign up to be notified of future Happy Hours here. (You don’t need a Facebook account to sign up) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tree-huggers-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Roaring Fork (Stonelake)\, 10850 Stonelake Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 75759\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160120T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T205334Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Giveaway at ACC Highland Campus
DESCRIPTION:TreeFolks\, in partnership with the City of Austin\, will be giving away 1000 free fruit trees at ACC Highland Campus on January 23.  The event is free and open to the public\, and the trees are available on a first come first served basis. \nTo be eligible for trees\, you must be an Austin Energy customer.  We’ll provide 2 trees per household. Bring your electric bill or driver’s license to prove Austin residency for trees. \nWe’ll have Peach\, Pear\, Plum\, and Persimmon trees. \nThe trees are 4-5 ft tall and come as packaged bare root trees.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fruit-tree-giveaway-at-acc-highland-campus/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Campus\, 6101 Airport Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
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SUMMARY:Free Fruit Trees
DESCRIPTION:From TreeFolks –\nFree fruit trees for your house!\nAll Austin Energy customers can take home 2 free fruit trees to plant at home. It’s that simple! It is first come first served though. \nJust bring your utility bill or drivers license with an Austin address. \nWe’ve got Bruce and Rubrum plums\, Fuyu persimmon\, Dixie and June Gold peaches\, Texas Everbearing fig\, 20th Century asian pear and Warren pear..
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-fruit-trees/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Campus\, 6101 Airport Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160120T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T165522Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Aquaponics Class
DESCRIPTION:Free class from Brite Ideas – Basics of Aquaponics \nGrowing plants simultaneously with fish seems like a complex task\, but it can actually make a simpler\, more robust system. Learn the basics and make your system thrive.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/basics-of-aquaponics-class/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160115T200115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T200115Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Austin Creative Reuse
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\nBring your passion and your creativity.  Volunteers will help prepare materials and creative kits for the center. \nThis could include cutting vinyl or fabric letters for banners\, sewing examples from fabric scraps\, cutting paper into strips or stars or perhaps putting buttons into bags.  Stop by anytime for as little as 30 minutes or stay for a few hours. \nWe invite families with children ages 10+ to volunteer together at the center during our volunteer planned activity events. \nParents/guardians must remain with their children and be engaged with the volunteering task for the duration of the session.  Each adult may volunteer with up to two children and is responsible for the supervision and safety of the children they are with. \nPlease email info@austincreativereuse.org to let us know when you’ll be there. \nThis is a free event
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/volunteer-at-austin-creative-reuse/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160120T164703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T164703Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Zero Waste Alliance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Zero Waste Alliance –\nIt’s been a while\, with an early meeting in November and no meeting in December\, but a new  year means it’s time for a new push for better Zero Waste policies here in Austin. We’d love to have you out to our meeting next week! \nWHAT: Monthly meeting\, Austin Zero Waste Alliance \nWHEN: Tuesday\, January 26\, 7 PM \nWHERE: Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road \nWHY: Defend and extend Zero Waste in Austin! \nOver the holidays you may have seen some of the attacks our recycling program is facing\, but we are ready to stand up for what’s working and push for changes where needed. We need concerned citizens like you to make this happen! \nWe are still exploring some potential guest speakers\, so stay tuned. In the meantime we look forward to seeing everybody there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-zero-waste-alliance-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160125T191609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T191706Z
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SUMMARY:“40 Million IQ Points: The neurological cost of smokestack and tailpipe pollution.”
DESCRIPTION:Open Spaces Committee of the Austin City Council\, first floor room TBA\, will hear these remarks from Dr. Jules R. Elkins PhD –\n \n\n$1\,000\,000\,000\,000. That is the current annual cost of IQ loss due to lead exposure in developing nations. Mercury costs the U.S. $1.3 billion annually in lost productivity from US power plant emissions alone. The cost of lost IQ points due to exposure to industrial chemicals that harm the developing human brain is thought to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars a year.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo be clear\, existing science does not establish a clear causal relationship between industrial chemical exposure and neurodevelopmental delay for most potentially neurotoxic chemicals. This standard of scientific proof\, however\, has left an entire generation of American children exposed to elevated lead levels. We’ve known methylmercury is neurotoxic since 1972\, but it is still being emitted widely. And now\, 1 in 6 American children has a neurodevelopmental impairment. But again these are simply statistical associations. We may know that exposure to certain chemicals is associated with increased risk of harm\, but correlation is not proof of harm. However\, the stakes are extraordinary. While we are gathering scientific evidence\, a potential generation of American children may be suffering neurologic harm from industrial chemicals.\n \n\nLet’s turn the lens to where we live. Smart city growth is not a war between regulation and prosperity. Austin is growing rapidly\, and sits at an important crossroads. McKinsey Global Institute has robustly found that leaders who make important strides in improving their cities\, no matter their starting point\, do three things really well – they achieve smart growth\, do more with less\, and win support for change. Smart growth means integrating the environment into economic decision making.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJules Elkins\, PhD\nLecturer\, Department of Geography and the Environment University of Texas at Austin
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/40-million-iq-points-the-neurological-cost-of-smokestack-and-tailpipe-pollution/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. 2nd St. \, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Council Member Leslie Pool":MAILTO:Leslie.Pool@austintexas.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160125T191330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T191330Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Identification Walk and Mapping Intro
DESCRIPTION:From TreeFolks –\nTreeFolks tree identification workshops\, walks\, and hikes aim to teach you how to identify the trees that you see around you every day. In our tree identification activities\, we’ll discuss trees common to central Texas\, species diversity\, wildlife habitat\, and tree anatomy. No two tree ID workshops are alike and no matter how much you already know about trees\, you’re sure to learn something new each time! \nFor the mapping intro\, we’ll introduce you to our exciting\, new OpenTreeMap community tree mapping project. We’ll talk about the value of mapping trees\, how to map your trees\, and how to share your favorite trees with your friends and community. Then we’ll have some fun trying out the app to map the trees we learned how to ID! \nWe recommend downloading the OpenTreeMap app on your iPhone\, Android\, or tablet and setting up a free user account before the mapping intro. To set up an account and explore the TreeFolks Austin Tree Map on your computer\, go to www.opentreemap.org/treefolksaustin/map. \nIf you would like to attend this event\, visit our website. \nPlan on wearing good shoes for walking. Bring a water bottle and a hat. \nFor more information\, contact audrey@treefolks.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tree-identification-walk-and-mapping-intro/
LOCATION:Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park\, 400 Grove Blvd.\, Austin\, TX 78741\, Austin\, TN\, 78741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160108T160616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T160616Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Austin Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:From Solar Austin –\nOur first happy hour of the year is going to be one you won’t want to miss. Georgetown will soon be powered by 100% renewable energy. How is it achieving this goal so much more rapidly than Austin and most other cities? What factors were considered in the decision and what were the reasons for choosing renewable energy? \n\n\n\n\nJoin us to hear from Mayor Dale Ross\, General Manager of Georgetown Utility Systems Jim Briggs and Manager of Resource Planning and Integration Chris Foster. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.\, Wednesday\, January 27\, 2016\nWhere: Scholz Garten\, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd\, Austin \nMayor Dale Ross:\nDale Ross has lived in the Old Town section of Georgetown for over ten years with his wife\, Mickie\, and their cat Lillie. He has a wide range of experience in the private sector as business owner\, public servant and philanthropist. He is a Certified Public Accountant and President and Founder of L. Dale Ross\, CPA\, P.C. located in Georgetown. In addition to running a successful business\, he has provided his professional advice and services with respect to formulating policy and being a steward of the taxpayers’ money in fulfilling his fiduciary responsibilities during his tenure on the Georgetown City Council. \nHe is a member of several state and national professional organizations\, as well as local non-profits like the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce\, Downtown Georgetown Association\, Georgetown Heritage Society and the Sun City Kiwanis. He is the president of the Village Lake Office Business Owners’ Association\, and is the treasurer of the Georgetown Symphony Society. He is also a past president and treasurer of the Williamson Museum on the Georgetown Square. \nIn addition to being Mayor\, Ross’ service to the City includes a term as District 6 City Council Member\, Mayor Pro-Tem\, and he was an officer or board member for five other City of Georgetown boards. \nJim Briggs:\nJim has served as the City’s Director of Community Owned Utilities and as Assistant City Manager over 26 years. In 2012 when he was promoted to the position of General Manager of Georgetown Utility Systems. As General Manager Jim is responsible for the strategic planning for the utility along with daily operations. Jim has guided the utility through years of high growth as well as times of economic recession; each economic period with its own complexities and challenges. \nJim is a graduate of Texas A&M University\, with a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Agricultural Engineering in Mechanized Systems. Jim has earned his certification as a Certified Water Operator and as a Public Power Executive from the American Public Power Association. Jim serves currently as a board member and past President of the Texas Public Power Association. Jim is also currently serving on the Brazos River Authority Region “G” Water Planning Board. He also serves as Treasurer to Public Power Incorporated\, a for-profit affiliate of The American Public Power Association. \nIn his free time\, Jim golf’s when he is not farming or operating the family ranching business. \nChris Foster: \nChris is currently the Manager of Resource Planning and Integration for the City of Georgetown\, and has served in the capacity since 2008. His primary role is managing the City’s Municipally Owned Utility power supply. \nPrevious work includes managing payroll for the Health and human Services Commission\, fixing computer equipment for CVS and Walgreens\, and running his own tech repair company. Chris is a graduate of Georgetown High School\, holding a bachelor’s in Economics/Finance from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor\, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Texas State. Chris is also a Certified Government Finance Officer through the Government Finance Officers Association. \nChris is best known for orchestrating the successful transition of Georgetown’s power supply from a single provider that was over 90% fossil fuel based\, to being 100% wind and solar powered by 2017. Outside of energy\, Chris acts as the City’s economist and lead contract negotiator including water rights\, garbage contracts\, technological systems\, development agreements\, etc. \nChris is married with three kids. His dissertation titled “Does Proximity Matter? Measuring the effect green space has on residential water consumption”\, and can be found in the Texas State MPA ARP archives. \n\nState Parking Garages can be found next to\, behind and across from Scholz Garten. San Jacinto Blvd.\, 15th\, 16th\, 17th\, 18th\, and Trinity have parking garage entrances.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/solar-austin-happy-hour-3/
LOCATION:Scholz Garten\, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160126T212140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160126T212257Z
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SUMMARY:Public Transit at the Toybrary
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers can learn about buses\, trains & public transit at Toybrary this Thursday\, January 28th. Capital Metro staff will be presenting the basics of public transportation and answering preschoolers’ questions. Fun activities with toy trains & buses geared toward ages 3 – 5! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/public-transit-at-the-toybrary/
LOCATION:Toybrary\, 7817 Rockwood Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160131T121500
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160126T213150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T152804Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens' Climate Lobby Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:From the Citizens’ Climate Lobby –\nMoving Towards Solutions\nJanuary 30-31\, 2016\nLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, Austin\, TX \nRegistration deadline: January 28\, 2016  \nNo single individual can create the political will for action on climate\, but all of us are affected by climate change. Together\, we have the power to restore the climate by coming together to learn how to move Congress towards solutions. \nCitizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) promotes a workable plan to tax carbon emissions at the source – or at the border – so that the costs of greenhouse gas emissions are reflected in the marketplace. They then propose to rebate all of the tax to citizens\, making them financially compensated in the process\, but leading to market-wide choices away from carbon intensive fuels and products. With this well thought out solution\, CCL actively lobbies every representative of Congress so that when there is a will\, there will be a politically practical solution. \nPeople who have been to our regional conferences\, have called them “life-changing\, empowering\, and inspiring.” \nOn January 30 and 31\, Citizen’s Climate Lobby will hold its 3rd annual 3rd Coast Regional Conference\, including people from Texas\, Louisiana\, Mississippi and Alabama. The 2016 CCL 3rd Coast Regional Conference\, located in Austin\, TX will focus on communication and concerns specific to our region. We will teach you how to find common ground and build relationships with those who may not be our natural allies. \nOur keynote speaker on the global issues of climate change and national security will be Retired Navy Rear Admiral David Titley.  Also scheduled to appear is Mark Reynolds\, Executive Director of Citizens’ Climate Lobby\, an all-around inspiring leader. The conference will feature speakers\, breakouts and smaller group training sessions. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/citizens-climate-lobby-regional-conference-2/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens' Climate Lobby":MAILTO:austin@citizensclimatelobby.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160126T173628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160126T173628Z
UID:24897-1454155200-1454158800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Aquaponics at the Homestead Class
DESCRIPTION:Free Class from Brite Ideas – Aquaponics at the Homestead\, Off the Grid and On the Cheap \nDoing as much as you can with few resources can be a challenge. Self-sufficiency can come with high upfront costs\, even though it is more stable and cheaper to operate in the long run. Learn how to economize on energy and equipment using your ingenuity and take advantage of natural systems.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aquaponics-at-the-homestead-class/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160115T200501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T200501Z
UID:24723-1454234400-1454245200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Open House for Educators
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse – \nCalling all educators: come get inspired at our first open house for the education community! Get consumables for your classroom\, ideas for hands-on lessons\, and inspiration for how to creatively reuse common materials. \nJoin us for a day of exclusive access to the Creative Reuse Center and a free gift of reuse materials for your class or program. Sunday\, January 31\, 10am-1pm. \nThis is a free event \nNo RSVP Required. \nPlease note that the Creative Reuse Center has a capacity of 40 people. \nWe’ll have a check-in table outside to hand out line numbers.While we have a covered awning\, please dress for the weather as you may spend some time outside.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-house-for-educators/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160129T024651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T024742Z
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SUMMARY:ATXEJ Monthly Meeting: Water\, Justice\, & Energy Democracy
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club Environmental Justice Team –\n**RSVP http://bit.ly/ATXEJmtg so we can order enough food** \nJoin us for our February general meeting! These are held the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Contact david.cortez@sierraclub.org if you have any questions. \nWe’ll be talking about: \n\nwhat it means to guide our work through the Jemez principles for democratic organizing\npresentation by Clean Water Action on water\, high bills\, and community organizing\nour participatory budgeting working group and organizing for more funding/investment in services for marginalized communities\norganizing to fight Texas’s #1 polluter and their coal mining in Austin’s backyard (Elgin)\nour transit justice working group and upcoming transportation bond issues\n\nNew to ATXEJ? No worries! Come break bread with activists and long-time organizers who have been working toward environmental justice together for the past year. \nABOUT ATXEJ\, AUSTIN BEYOND COAL\, AND SIERRA CLUB:\nLearn more about our work here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atxej-monthly-mtg-water-justice-energy-democracy/
LOCATION:TBD. rsvp for updates\, tbd\, austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
CREATED:20160125T190314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T190314Z
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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 6pm\, 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(Please note the venue change from our usual spot; in anticipation of cooler weather we have secured an indoor venue at a new location.  The names of the old and new places are VERY similar\, please be aware that the Waller Creek Pub House is NOT the same as the Waller Creek Boat House.  Refer to the address listed on this event page for location information and a map link.)
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/young-sierrans-happy-hour-5/
LOCATION:Waller Creek Pub House\, 603 Sabine Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160201T162229Z
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SUMMARY:Making Mini Artwork Meetup
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\nBring your passion and your creativity. We’ll prepare mini artwork for the Grand Opening Celebration. \nStop by for 30 minutes or stay for a few hours. \nJoin us at our Creative Reuse Center to make inspired cupcake toppers for our big Grand Opening coming up on February 13. We are using all upcycled materials\, including vintage papers\, pin back buttons\, lace\, buttons\, bits ‘o metal and plastic. \nWe invite families with children ages 10+ to volunteer together at the center during our volunteer planned activity events. Parents/guardians must remain with their children and be engaged with the volunteering task for the duration of the session. Each adult may volunteer with up to two children and is responsible for the supervision and safety of the children they are with. \nPlease email info@austincreativereuse.org to let us know when you’ll be there.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/making-mini-artwork-meetup/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T203000
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SUMMARY:One-Day-Per-Week Watering Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Building on lessons learned during the drought\, Austin Water is proposing to move to a permanent one-day-per-week watering schedule. In a press release\, Austin Water said they realize this would be a significant change for the community\, which is why they are now soliciting public feedback as they move the proposal on to City Council. \nAustin Water also says that watering restrictions are their biggest water saving measure and that one-day-per-week watering restrictions were critical in keeping the Highland Lakes above emergency levels during the worst part of the drought. You can submit your opinions about the proposed change online with this survey. \nThe February Public Workshop Meeting will be a workshop to look at all of the public input and feedback.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/one-day-per-week-watering-public-workshop/
LOCATION:Waller Creek Center\, 625 E. 10th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Deconstruction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Conducted by The ReUse People \nHosted by Austin Economic Development Department & Austin Resource Recovery \nTrained deconstruction crews can salvage as much as 80 percent of a building’s materials\, such as doors\, windows\, cabinets\, lighting and plumbing fixtures\, framing lumber\, roofing materials\, and flooring. \nDeconstructing buildings since 1993\, The ReUse People have channeled reclaimed building materials back into the marketplace through donations and sales at its network of retail outlets. \nThis workshop will provide an overview of this burgeoning for industry contractors\, architects\, municipal employees\, building owners and others interested in deconstruction and building materials salvage. \nClassroom discussion on Thursday addresses benefits\, tools\, layout\, techniques\, material handling\, and tax-deductible donations.  Mock jobsite visit on Friday will discuss inspection\, jobsite layout\, salvageable materials\, costs\, and contracting. \nWorkshop Date & Time: \n\nThursday\, Feb. 4\, 2016\n9:30 am to 3:30 pm\nMorning beverages at 8:30 am\nFriday\, Feb. 5\, 2016: 9:00 am to noon Mock deconstruction jobsite\n\nWorkshop Location: \n\nEntrepreneur Center of Austin\n4029 S Capital of Texas Hwy\, Austin\, 78704\nDirections: www.austintexas.gov/department/entrepreneur-center-austin\n\nRegistration Fee – $50\, includes: 96-page\, full-color instruction workbook\, Lunch \nFor more information: \n\nwww.deconstructiontraining.org/node/2\nThe ReUse People: kathyrobinson@thereusepeople.org\nCity of Austin: ARRConstructionRecycling@austintexas.gov
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/deconstruction-workshop/
LOCATION:Entrepeneur Center of Austin\, 4029 S Capital of Texas Hwy\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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