It's My Park Day is Austin Parks Foundation's biannual, community-led day of service. Volunteers work in parks and green spaces around Austin on projects to improve their community parks like litter cleanup, tree mulching, invasive species management and more. Sign up to volunteer at your...
Each year the Future Forum hosts a discussion on “Women in Leadership,” a series which has explored a variety of topics including building diverse and inclusive teams; the competing professional and personal demands women may face; women in government, featuring a conversation with Madeleine Albright;...
Floods usually happen suddenly. The sky rips open, the rivers and streams quickly fill, followed by the fields and streets. Before long it can become a life-threatening emergency with people trapped in their homes or cars. However, there is a long ‘before’ and a long...
I am excited to announce and invite you to our upcoming public safety meeting, which will be held on November 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Jollyville Fire Department, 9218 Anderson Mill Road. This meeting promises to be enlightening and informative, as representatives...
Join us for an engaging and informative Early Childhood Town Hall event, where we'll dive deep into the importance of early childhood education. This in-person event will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Our town hall will bring together educators, parents, policymakers, and community members to discuss...
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, long observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries and communities, is a holiday now embraced globally. Each culture infuses their own unique influences into vibrant festivities that honor the dead. Gather with us as we...
Have you ever considered joining a nonprofit board or are serving for the first time? I Live Here I Give Here’s annual Board Training Program is a full-day immersive course designed to prepare individuals who are interested in taking on board service at a nonprofit...
Presented by the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, and the Cemetery Operations Division of the Parks and Recreation Department Join us on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 5:30-8:30pm for a free community event: Día de Los Muertos Ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery...
Austin Justice Coalition's annual event, "Black Art Matters," set for Friday, November 3rd, isn't just an ordinary gathering— it is a purposeful, intimate celebration and fundraiser for the Austin Justice Coalition. Join us for a warm evening, a fusion of artistry, community, and philanthropy under...
TTC’s Comprehensive Signage Plan is back for a second round of community engagement with in-person pop-ups at Johnson Creek Trailhead and Festival Beach on November 4th from 9 – 11 AM. We value your feedback, opinions, and Trail expertise, which have helped shape our recommendations for an improved on-Trail...
TTC’s Comprehensive Signage Plan is back for a second round of community engagement with in-person pop-ups at Johnson Creek Trailhead and Festival Beach on November 4th from 9 – 11 AM. We value your feedback, opinions, and Trail expertise, which have helped shape our recommendations for an improved on-Trail...
The City of Austin’s Quality of Life Commissions are holding three budget townhalls in October 2023 and November 2023 to prepare their budget recommendations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The Investing in Community budget town hall meetings will serve as community listening sessions to determine what communities need right...
Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the Nutty Brown H-E-B on November 4th. No pre-registration – just come on by! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods...
This November, we’re at Ani’s Day & Night for three weekends of The Front Market. ✰ November 4 and 5 ✰ November 11 and 12 ✰ November 18 and 19 7107 E RIVERSIDE DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS — 11 AM TO 5 PM CT — 175+...
This exciting event will press our elected officials at every level to pursue all possible means - including contacting the Federal government - to win a better solution for I-35 than expansion. Let's stand up together to make our voices heard – at a volume...
This November, we’re at Ani’s Day & Night for three weekends of The Front Market. ✰ November 4 and 5 ✰ November 11 and 12 ✰ November 18 and 19 7107 E RIVERSIDE DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS — 11 AM TO 5 PM CT — 175+...
Driving Change: Transportation, Climate, and Your Health According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average temperature for Summer 2023 was 62.2F (16.8C), which is 2.07F (1.15C) above the 1990-2020 average. Although we're experiencing pleasant weather now (in Austin), we cannot ignore the extreme weather patterns that we continue...
Eighty-five trees were nominated, and now it is time to find the champions! Join us to reveal the Austin Trees of the Year Awards 2023 winners in the Story Tree, Unique Tree, Small Tree, Large Tree, and Schoolyard Tree categories! Our award ceremony will be...