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SUMMARY:Austin Redistricting Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~En Espanol abajo~\nThe Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum to receive public comment on preliminary district maps.\n  \n\nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we executed this mandate\, and give us feedback on the initial maps.\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\n  \nAll are welcome\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n  \nAll citizens of Austin and the public are invited to attend the first of five public meetings to provide public comment and feedback on the preliminary City Council district map and to hear from the ICRC about the process used for creating the new boundaries.\n\n\n  \nProcedure\nAfter hearing from residents and reviewing public testimony from the five forums\, the next step for commissioners and the mapping specialist will be to discuss potential revisions\, incorporate those revisions and vote on a proposed final map in October. The ICRC will present a draft of the final map at three more public forums to receive input. Korbel and the commissioners will redraw the final map with public testimony in the final week of October\, then vote on the map and present it to the Austin city council November 1.\n\n  \nSubmit feedback\nTo submit feedback directly to the commission about redistricting please email: icrc.commissioners@austintexas.gov or write to: Housing and Planning Department\, Attn: ICRC\, P.O. Box 1088\, Austin\, Texas 78767.\n\n\n  \n*********\n\nLos miembros de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion solicita las ideas y opiniones de los residentes de Austin en una audiencia publica de la Comision.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-13/
LOCATION:Mayfield Cottage\, 3505 W. 35th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Craft Night September: DIY Kaleidoscope
DESCRIPTION:Last month\, ACR shift lead\, Ericka\, created an incredible tutorial for their spotlight and we absolutely loved the idea so much\, we had to turn it into a craft night! Using primarily bucket materials\, you’ll learn to create your very own crazy kaleidoscope. There will be plenty of sparkle to go around!\n\n \nThis is an indoor workshop. Masks and social distancing required.\n \n\nAbout Craft Night:\nFalling on the 4th Thursday of each month\, Craft Night is a long held tradition led by two of ACR’s dedicated core volunteers. Craft Night is not only an opportunity to celebrate the pure joy of making things\, but is also an excellent chance to explore the rich offerings of ACR’s wonderful bucket section. Your admission fee of $5 will entitle you to fill a bucket with items from our bucket section that can be used for that evening’s project (along with whatever else happens to tickle your fancy)! Pack it to the brim if you’d like to get every bit of your $5 worth! Your instructors will organize a project for each class and after walking you through the framework\, will turn you loose to gather items for your project so you can commence to crafting. We’ll provide tools and any specialty items you might need to complete the project.\nCraft night is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and each person is required to purchase a ticket.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/craft-night-september-diy-kaleidoscope/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T080000
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SUMMARY:September Shoal Creek Volunteer Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join Shoal Creek Conservancy on the Shoal Creek Trail as we remove litter\, maintain overgrowth along the trail\, and clear sediment in Duncan Park for National Public Lands Day!\n \nIn order to keep y’all safe and to reduce the spread of COVID\, we are limiting our volunteer events to 10 people maximum and requiring participants to wear a mask at all times.\n \nPlease be sure to wear a mask\, bring water\, and snacks if needed. All other tools and supplies will be provided. All ages welcome\, with supervision. Please wear close-toed shoes\, long pants\, and dress for the weather.\n \nInterested? Register here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/september-shoal-creek-volunteer-cleanup/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Greenbelt\, 5611 Shoal Creek Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Fall Reuse Market Days!
DESCRIPTION:Market Days are returning to ACR! Get out that sun hat and come join us for two days of perusing the very best of Austin’s reuse artists. We’re bringing together over 40 community reuse artists to give you the most unique shopping experience. From 3D art to refurbished home goods; upcycled clothing to eccentric jewelry\, crocheted treasures and much\, much more.\n\n \nStop by our Board of Directors table to learn more about what we do and why we do it and maybe pick up an upcycled cactus planter. We’ll also have the materials to make your very own quilted square to contribute to a community quilt project. Bring the family\, come support Austin artists and celebrate our reuse community.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fall-reuse-market-days/2021-09-25/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation: Exploring Climate Courage
DESCRIPTION:Join presenter Ed George as he explores Andreas Karelas’ new book Climate Courage. The book tells stories of individuals and groups who refuse to be discouraged by all the ominous climate change news\, and who have gotten busy and taken action. Brave office holders support planet-friendly laws. Community activists raise up support for solar workforce job training. A network of churches commits to switch to 100% wind power. Climate Courage is a mosaic of these and other heartening tales. There is much that’s already going on in the world. You will see ideas for action; maybe they will spark ideas of your own.\n\n \nEdward V. George is retired from teaching and research in classical languages at Texas Tech University. He has been a Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteer for four years. He and his wife Cecilia tend a xeriscaped yard and harvest rainwater with a 1\,000-gallon tank. They belong to Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Lubbock\, a PCUSA certified Earth Care Congregation.\n\n \nEVENT FORMAT:\nOur presenter will speak for 15 to 20 minutes\, then we’ll have an informal Q&A session and discussion for the remainder of the event. This event is held online on Zoom.\n\n \nHOW TO CONNECT:\nPlease RSVP on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom access information:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/…/coffee-conversation…\n\n \nSome of our past Coffee and Conversation topics have included:\n– Carbon Footprints for Business\n– Regenerative Ranching in Texas\n– Latino & Spanish-Speaking Climate Outreach\n– Austin’s REACH Carbon Pricing Plan\n– Psychology of Climate Change\n– Carbon taxes in other countries\n– Environmental racism\n– Climate legislation in Texas\n– History of Texas weather\n– Renewable energy\n– Infrastructure and climate mitigation\n– The business case for sustainability\n– How to handle difficult conversations about climate change\n\n \nTo stay updated about future events\, join us at cclusa.org/join
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/coffee-conversation-exploring-climate-courage/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Austin Redistricting Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~En Espanol abajo~\nThe Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum to receive public comment on preliminary district maps.\n  \n\nCome hear about the ICRC mandate\, how we executed this mandate\, and give us feedback on the initial maps.\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\n  \nAll are welcome\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n  \nAll citizens of Austin and the public are invited to attend the first of five public meetings to provide public comment and feedback on the preliminary City Council district map and to hear from the ICRC about the process used for creating the new boundaries.\n\n\n  \nProcedure\nAfter hearing from residents and reviewing public testimony from the five forums\, the next step for commissioners and the mapping specialist will be to discuss potential revisions\, incorporate those revisions and vote on a proposed final map in October. The ICRC will present a draft of the final map at three more public forums to receive input. Korbel and the commissioners will redraw the final map with public testimony in the final week of October\, then vote on the map and present it to the Austin city council November 1.\n\n  \nSubmit feedback\nTo submit feedback directly to the commission about redistricting please email: icrc.commissioners@austintexas.gov or write to: Housing and Planning Department\, Attn: ICRC\, P.O. Box 1088\, Austin\, Texas 78767.\n\n\n  \n*********\n\nLos miembros de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion solicita las ideas y opiniones de los residentes de Austin en una audiencia publica de la Comision.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-14/
LOCATION:Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210926T120000
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SUMMARY:First Vote! Presenter Training
DESCRIPTION:First Vote! is a non-partisan program that registers students in high school who are eligible and educates them about voting. It focuses on the importance of voting\, reasons people give about not voting and how to overcome them\, and the steps to becoming a voter.\n \nFirst Vote! is holding a training for presenters. Presenters will give students a 30-minute to 1-hr voter education presentation to high school students virtually and in-person this semester\, and then help students register to vote. LWV members and trained VDRs welcome!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/first-vote-presenter-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210926T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T221308Z
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SUMMARY:Democracy In The Spotlight: Voter Rights & Election Laws
DESCRIPTION:Please Join Our Virtual Fall Kickoff!\nDemocracy in the Spotlight: Voter Rights & Election Laws\n87th Texas Legislature\n \n\nTime\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Program\n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training (for those interested)\n\n \nSpeakers\nCinde Weatherby\, Texas Issue Chair\, Voting Rights & Election Law\nAdditional Speakers to be announced\n\n \nAdmission\nAdmission is free – Please register on Zoom
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/democracy-in-the-spotlight-voter-rights-election-laws/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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