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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T090000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T120000
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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:20260427T085023
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T140000
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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:20260427T085023
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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:20260427T085023
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T113000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160131T121500
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
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:20260427T085023
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160129T024651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T024742Z
UID:24943-1454351400-1454358600@theaustincommon.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160201T162229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160201T162229Z
UID:25005-1454436000-1454445000@theaustincommon.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160126T175049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160126T175049Z
UID:24899-1454524200-1454531400@theaustincommon.com
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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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Waller Creek Center 625 E. 10th St. Austin TX 78701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=625 E. 10th St.:geo:-97.7347146,30.2696169
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160119T183322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T183433Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160210T150621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T202932Z
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SUMMARY:UT Microfarm Workdays
DESCRIPTION:From the University of Texas Campus Environmental Center –\nCome out to the UT Microfarm to help with planting\, weeding\, harvesting and everything in-between every Thursday (3:30 pm – 6:30 pm) and Sunday (9 am – noon)! Come/leave anytime! No need to RSVP if you’re volunteering individually or with a small group. Please email microfarm@utenvironment.org if you’re planning on bringing a group of 10 or more volunteers\, wear closed-toe shoes & bring water! \nThe UT Microfarm is the first student-run farming initiative on UT’s forty acres! We grow food and provide education for our local community. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ut-microfarm-workdays-3/2016-02-04/
LOCATION:UT Microfarm\, 2204 Leona St. \, Austin \, TX\, 78722\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEC":MAILTO:gradassistant@utenvironment.org
GEO:30.282913;-97.724219
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UT Microfarm 2204 Leona St.  Austin  TX 78722 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2204 Leona St.:geo:-97.724219,30.282913
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160203T162604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T162604Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Aquaponics Class
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nFree class from Brite Ideas: Hands-on Aquaponics with Jason Avent \nAn aquaponics system can be built using a range of materials with different costs and mobility. We will discuss the relative advantages of different materials and methods. The plumbing of a grow bed will be installed during class for a visceral learning experience.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/hands-on-aquaponics-class/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brite Ideas 4201 South Congress Ave. Ste. 310 Austin TX 78745 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310:geo:-97.7648499,30.2205088
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160105T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T161311Z
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SUMMARY:FixIt Clinic: Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for the Valentine’s Day\, your favorite bracelet\, necklace\, or set of earrings that is a little worse for the wear can get a second lease on life! Bring your broken jewelry to the Fixit Clinic at Recycled Reads where volunteer coaches with jewelry repair know-how will be available to help you fix your item. \nFixit Clinics are all about do-it-together hands-on disassembly\, troubleshooting and repair knowledge. Fixit Clinic attendees are expected to be active participants in trying to fix their items with guidance from our coaches. Attendees should plan to stay with their items. Dropping off of items for repair will not be permitted. \nAll ages are welcome\, but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nWhat to bring: Your broken stuff and a desire to learn how to fix it! If you have the missing earring back\, the jewel that came undone\, etc. please bring it with you. Sewing machines and hand tools will be available for you to use\, but you can also bring your own machines and tools if you prefer. \nInterested in being a volunteer coach? Contact us at laura.kraus@austintexas.gov.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fixit-clinic-jewerly/
LOCATION:Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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GEO:30.3270694;-97.7393012
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Recycled Reads 5335 Burnet Road Austin TX 78756 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5335 Burnet Road:geo:-97.7393012,30.3270694
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160129T204935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T204935Z
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SUMMARY:"In Defense of Food" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Zen Center’s Environmental Studies Group –\nIn Defense of Food\, the PBS documentary based on the book by the same name\, takes viewers on a fascinating journey to answer the question – What should I eat to be healthy? Cutting through confusion and busting myths and misconceptions\, the film shows how common sense and old-fashioned wisdom can help us rediscover the pleasures of eating and avoid the chronic diseases so often associated with the modern diet. \n\n\n\n\nMichael Pollan’s journey of discovery takes him from the plains of Tanzania\, where one of the world’s last remaining tribes of hunter-gatherers still eats the way our ancestors did\, to Loma Linda\, California\, where a group of Seventh-day Adventist vegetarians live longer than almost anyone else on earth\, and eventually to Paris\, where the French diet\, rooted in culture and tradition\, proves surprisingly healthy. \n\n\n\n\nAlong the way he shows how a combination of faulty nutrition science and deceptive marketing practices have encouraged us to replace real food with scientifically engineered “food-like substances.” \n\n\n\n\nAnd he explains why the solution to our dietary woes is in fact remarkably simple: Eat Food\, Not Too Much\, Mostly Plants.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/in-defense-of-food-film-screening/
LOCATION:Austin Zen Center\, 3014 Washington Square\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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GEO:30.2988236;-97.7434729
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160208T161443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160208T161443Z
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SUMMARY:UT Microfarm Workdays
DESCRIPTION:From the University of Texas Campus Environmental Center –\nCome out to the UT Microfarm to help with planting\, weeding\, harvesting and everything in-between every Thursday (3 pm – 5 pm) and Sunday (9 am – noon)! Come/leave anytime! No need to RSVP if you’re volunteering individually or with a small group. Please email microfarm@utenvironment.org if you’re planning on bringing a group of 10 or more volunteers\, wear closed-toe shoes & bring water! \nThe UT Microfarm is the first student-run farming initiative on UT’s forty acres! We grow food and provide education for our local community. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ut-microfarm-workdays-2/2016-02-07/
LOCATION:UT Microfarm\, 2204 Leona St. \, Austin \, TX\, 78722\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEC":MAILTO:gradassistant@utenvironment.org
GEO:30.282913;-97.724219
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160208T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160203T155111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T155144Z
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SUMMARY:FEAT Meeting: What can you do locally for our childrens’ health & Our Common Home?
DESCRIPTION:From the Faith and Energy Action Team –\nJoin us on Monday\, Feb 8th for our monthly FEAT meeting! \nThis month\, we will be talking about our childrens’ futures and the necessary climate action associated. \nAgenda:\n– 6:45pm – mix & mingle\n– 7:15pm – Dr. Jules Elkins speaking on actionables for our childrens’ health and the environment\n– Following Dr. Elkins – Raj Ramachandran (11 years old!) speaking on the Youth Perspective of climate action \nDon’t miss this unique and important experience. All faiths welcome!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/feat-meeting-what-can-you-do-locally-for-our-childrens-health-our-common-home/
LOCATION:St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School\, 120 W. Oltorf Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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GEO:30.239787;-97.7540606
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School 120 W. Oltorf Street Austin TX 78704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=120 W. Oltorf Street:geo:-97.7540606,30.239787
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T085023
CREATED:20160203T161907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T161907Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Meeting: The Science Behind Texas' Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club –\nHappy Hour /food and beverages: 6-7 pm \nSocializing and informal discussions on current events:  6-7 pm \nAnnouncements and program begin at 7 pm \nProgram:  The Science Behind Texas’ Climate Change \nJay Banner will discuss Texas’ unique challenge of being a climatic hotspot and population growth center.  He will present his research on reconstructing past climate change in Texas (tree ring and speleothem studies)\, how past droughts compare with present and projected future droughts\, their economic impacts\, and his experience with the Texas legislature on climate adaptation bills. \nJay Banner was born and raised in New York City and was interested in science from an early age. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and pursued graduate studies in geology and geochemistry at the State University of New York at Stony Brook\, where he received his MS and Ph.D.  Dr. Banner was a post-doctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology and Louisiana State University. He joined the faculty in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin in 1990.  He is presently the Fred M. Bullard Professor in the Jackson School of Geosciences and Director of the Environmental Science Institute at UT-Austin.  Among the recent honors he has received are the UT Board of Regents Outstanding Teaching Award (2013) and the Texas Exes Teaching Award (2012). \nConsider biking\, carpooling\, or taking Cap Metro to the meeting. Free parking is available after 6pm on San Jacinto and nearby streets.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-meeting-the-science-behind-texas-climate-change/
LOCATION:Scholz Garten\, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film Screening with Green is the New Black
DESCRIPTION:Green is the New Black\, a sustainability-focused student organization at Huston-Tillotson University\, is hosting a free film screening on February 10th. Snacks will be provided by the HT Student Government Association. The event is open the general public and will be held in the DL Auditorium.  The film that will be screened is\, “Plastic Paradise.” \nAbout “Plastic Paradise” : \nThousands of miles away from civilization\, Midway Atoll is in one of the most remote places on earth. And yet its become ground zero for The Great Pacific Garbage Patch\, syphoning plastics from three distant continents. In this independent documentary film\, journalist/filmmaker Angela Sun travels on a personal journey of discovery to uncover this mysterious phenomenon. Along the way she meets scientists\, researchers\, influencers\, and volunteers who shed light on the effects of our rabid plastic consumption and learns the problem is more insidious than we could have ever imagined.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/film-screening-with-green-is-the-new-black/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Shades of Green” Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7 FM (Tiny Homes)
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thursday for a new edition of “Shades of Green”\, Austin’s only live eco-talk radio program\, on KOOP 91.7 FM and streaming at www.koop.org! \nThis week\, we’ll discuss tiny homes and their growing popularity in Central Texas. \nYou can find podcasts of 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-tiny-homes/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T171500
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SUMMARY:The Building of a $2.5 Billion Cleantech Community in Central Texas
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Jacobson\, Co-Director of the University’s ATI Clean Energy Incubator\, will speak on The Building of a $2.5 billion Cleantech Community in Central Texas at Thursday’s UT Energy Symposium. \nAbout the UT Energy Symposium: \nThe popular guest lecture series sponsored by the Energy Institute\, now in its tenth semester\, provides an opportunity for students to interact with faculty and other energy experts representing a broad cross-section of perspectives in an informal setting. The lectures are open to both students and the public. \nOngoing themes for UTES include climate change policy\, innovation and diffusion of energy technologies\, low-carbon options\, and behavioral aspects of energy consumption. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-building-of-a-2-5-billion-cleantech-community-in-central-texas/
LOCATION:Avaya Auditorium\, 201 E. 24th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
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