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SUMMARY:Civics 201\, Session 6: Understanding Your Government - Education at the State Level
DESCRIPTION:In the sixth session of the Civics 201 series\, we will have a chance to chat with Laura Subrin Yeager\, Founder/ Director\, Texas Educators Vote about Education at the state level.\n\n \nRegister in advance at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XQYRliGyRF6UzzTJlY7XAg\n\n \nCivics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing the Vote. Civics 201 series is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged.\n\n \nSessions are recorded. You can watch Civics 101: The Vote! and other recordings on our LWV-AA Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLcVPcoBXdA1f8Y_5OutSQ
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-session-6-understanding-your-government-education-at-the-state-level/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T153000
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SUMMARY:Outcomes and Actions following the 87th Legislative Session
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground for Texans and LWV-AA\, both nonpartisan nonprofit organizations\, are hosting an event – Outcomes and likely consequences of 87th legislative session\nSaturday\, June 12 at 2:00-3:30 PM CDT\n\n \nRoss Ramsey\, Executive Editor of The Texas Tribune\, will lead a panel to analyze the outcome of the Texas 87th Legislative session\, including a review of the legislature’s response to the winter freeze crisis.\n\n \nCinde Weatherby\, LWV-TX\, will report on the outcome of election reform legislation.\n\n \nChas Moore\, Autin Justice Coalition\, will report on criminal justice reform – the George Floyd Act and other police practices legislation.\n \n\nMeeting ID: 880 6155 2484\nPasscode: 919172\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,88061552484# US (Houston)\n+12532158782\,\,88061552484# US (Tacoma)\n\n \nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 880 6155 2484\n\n \nFind your local number:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/u/kfKVoID1p
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/outcomes-and-actions-following-the-87th-legislative-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T193000
DTSTAMP:20210512T205348Z
CREATED:20210512T205152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T205348Z
UID:46135-1622053800-1622057400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 201: Engaging With The School Board
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn about engaging with the school board. Who are they? What do they do? How can we work with them? \nIn the fifth session of the Civics 201 series\, we will have a chance to chat with Arati Singh\, Austin ISD Trustee At-Large and Board Secretary\,  and Heather Sheffield\, Eanes ISD Trustee Place 6 about what they do and how to engage.\nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KbmH2sfMSnqHYBonLTGrJA \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nCivics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing the Vote. Civics 201 series is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged.\nSessions will be recorded. You can watch Civics 101: The Vote! and other recordings on our LWV-AA Youtube channel
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-engaging-with-the-school-board/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T153000
DTSTAMP:20210512T204759Z
CREATED:20210512T204759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T204759Z
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SUMMARY:Outcomes of the May 1 Election: Possibilities and Actions
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground for Texans and the League of Women Voters Austin Area invites you to join us!\n\n \nOur expert panelists will share their perspectives on the impacts of the 8 ballot initiatives from the May 1st election. After the panelists’ presentations\, we will divide into breakout rooms to discuss solutions to homelessness in the Austin Area.\n\n \nPanelists:\nAndrew Weber\, KUT reporter covering the homeless and Prop B\nAudrey McGlinchy\, KUT Austin City Hall reporter on Prop C and E\nDianna Grey\, City of Austin Homeless Strategy Officer\nJoanne Richards\, Ranked Choice Voting for Texas VP on Prop E\n\n \nFor more information about the City of Austin’s homelessness plans\, visit these websites:\nhttp://www.austintexas.gov/page/austins-homeless-strategy\nhttps://www.austintexas.gov/blueprint\n\n\n \nZoom information:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86347965627…\nMeeting ID: 863 4796 5627\nPasscode: 846457
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/outcomes-of-the-may-1-election-possibilities-and-actions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T200000
DTSTAMP:20210415T165340Z
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SUMMARY:The Global Electric Vehicle Revolution is Here! Are We Ready?
DESCRIPTION:The LWV AA Environmental Committee is sponsoring a meeting with Tom\, “Smitty” Smith\, Executive Director of the Texas Electric Transportation Resource Alliance (TxEtra).\n\n \nMr. Smith will discuss preparations for the coming boom in electric vehicles.\n\n \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6039911014
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-global-electric-vehicle-revolution-is-here-are-we-ready/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T103000
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SUMMARY:Equity & Inclusion Discussion: "White Feminism" by Koa Beck
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 17th to discuss what we’ve learned from “White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind” by Koa Beck.\n\n \n\nClick here for the registration link.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/equity-inclusion-discussion-white-feminism-by-koa-beck/
LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T190000
DTSTAMP:20210408T195221Z
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UID:45895-1618421400-1618426800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 201: Session 4: Understanding Your Government - Engaging with City Council
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Delk\, LWV-AA Community Relations Director and Amy Stansbury\, Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common will take a look at the level of government closest to YOU!\n \n\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_5aKOpYCuQm-AM3bvZHqx8g\n\n \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nCivics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing the Vote. Civics 201 series is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged.\n\n \nSessions will be recorded. You can watch Civics 101: The Vote! and other recordings on our LWV-AA YouTube channel
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-session-4-understanding-your-government-engaging-with-city-council/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T160000
DTSTAMP:20210318T151410Z
CREATED:20210318T151336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T151410Z
UID:45703-1616853600-1616860800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:What's On Your Spring Ballot? - Part 2: Going In-Depth on Propositions A\, B\, C\, and G
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what will be on your ballot for the Austin May election? Austinites will be voting on 8 charter amendments that could fundamentally change how the city is governed.\n \nJoin the League of Women Voters Austin Area and Common Ground for Texans for Part 2 of “What’s On Your May Ballot?”\n \nIn Part 2 of this series\, we will take an in-depth look at arbitration for firefighters’ contracts (Prop A)\, how the Director of Police Oversight is managed (Prop C)\, and the creation of an additional council district (Prop G). Additionally\, we will have a panel discussion with supporters and opponents of the camping ban (Prop B).\n \nJoin us! \nP.S. Curious about the other propositions? Register for Part 1 of this series on March 20th. \nZoom information: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6039911014 \nMeeting ID: 603 991 1014
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/whats-on-your-spring-ballot-part-2-going-in-depth-on-propositions-a-b-c-and-g/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T160000
DTSTAMP:20210318T150923Z
CREATED:20210318T150709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T150923Z
UID:45701-1616248800-1616256000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Understanding the Eight Propositions on the Ballot this Spring. Part I: Props D\,E\, F\, and H
DESCRIPTION:The LWV-Austin Area and Common Ground for Texans are jointly providing informative and pro/con sessions on the eight Propositions on the Ballot this Spring. \nSpeakers include: \n\nJessica Foreman\, Advocacy Director\, LWV-AA\nAndrew Allison\, Austinites for Progressive Reform\nJason Lopez\, Austin AFL-CIO\nCentral Labor Council\n\nThis will be a two-part series: Part one will explore propositions D\, E\, F\, and H. \nThis is free and open to the public; no registration required. \nZoom info: \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84816826909…\nMeeting ID: 848 1682 6909\nPasscode: 114665
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/understanding-the-eight-propositions-on-the-ballot-this-spring-part-i-props-de-f-and-h/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T120000
DTSTAMP:20210224T175307Z
CREATED:20210224T175232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T175307Z
UID:45596-1615633200-1615636800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 201: Understanding Your Government - The Differences between the U.S. Congress and the State Legislature
DESCRIPTION:Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing The Vote. Civics 201 is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged.\n\n  \n\nSat\, March 6\, 11:00 am – Noon\n\nSession 2 Understanding Your Government – U.S. Congress \nSat\, March 13\, 11:00 am – Noon\n\nSession 3 Understanding Your Government – The Differences between the U.S. Congress and the State Legislature\n\nJoin from a PC\, Mac\, iPad\, iPhone or Android device. To join either session on the appropriate day and time\, please click this URL https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89893155625?pwd=N25TeE9KcDFkL3Z5WHJYcEFLWmJUZz09\nPasscode: 308428\n\n\n  \nSessions will be recorded. You can watch Civics 101: The Vote! and other recordings on our LWV-AA Youtube channel. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-understanding-your-government-the-differences-between-the-u-s-congress-and-the-state-legislature/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T120000
DTSTAMP:20210224T174935Z
CREATED:20210224T174427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T174935Z
UID:45594-1615028400-1615032000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 201: Understanding Your Government - U.S. Congress
DESCRIPTION:Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing The Vote. Civics 201 is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged.\n\n \n\nSat\, March 6\, 11:00 am – Noon\n\nSession 2 Understanding Your Government – U.S. Congress \nSat\, March 13\, 11:00 am – Noon\n\nSession 3 Understanding Your Government – The Differences between the U.S. Congress and the State Legislature\n\nJoin from a PC\, Mac\, iPad\, iPhone or Android device. To join either session on the appropriate day and time\, please click this URL https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89893155625?pwd=N25TeE9KcDFkL3Z5WHJYcEFLWmJUZz09\nPasscode: 308428\n\n \nSessions will be recorded. You can watch Civics 101: The Vote! and other recordings on our LWV-AA Youtube channel. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-understanding-your-government-u-s-congress/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210206T120000
DTSTAMP:20210128T185203Z
CREATED:20210128T185127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T185203Z
UID:45476-1612607400-1612612800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Equity & Inclusion Discussion: (mis)Representative Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join the LWV-AA Equity & Inclusion Discussion! This month we will discuss what we’ve learned from the (mis)Representative Democracy series on the Throughline podcast from NPR.\n\n \nListen to the Podcast at: https://www.npr.org/…/-mis-representative-democracy-a…\n\n \nThen\, register to participate in the E&I discussion at: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZYpc…\n \nAfter registering\, an email will be sent to you with the link to the discussion event.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/equity-inclusion-discussion-misrepresentative-democracy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T163000
DTSTAMP:20210113T175436Z
CREATED:20210113T175436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T175436Z
UID:45387-1611414000-1611419400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 201:  Understanding Your Government - Who represents you?
DESCRIPTION:Civics 201:  Understanding Your Government – Who represents you? New year\, so many new representatives.  Let’s find out who represents you and discuss ways to engage with them. \nCivics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions.   Civics 101 was all about Knowing the Vote.  Civics 201 is about Understanding Your Government and how to be more engaged.  We will wrap up the sessions with the History of Voting and People Power. \nSessions will be recorded.  You can watch Civics 101: The Vote!  and other recordings on our Youtube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL06wPJXuRHPuu3fYs1V4YDRDz1qwFTLAm
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-understanding-your-government-who-represents-you/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T200000
DTSTAMP:20201118T183907Z
CREATED:20201118T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T183907Z
UID:45174-1606847400-1606852800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:People & Policy: Representative Gina Hinojosa and Education Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:The Education Study Committee is sponsoring a People and Policy Zoom webinar with Representative Gina Hinojosa and the Education Study Committee that will be open to League members and the general public. The focus will be on the upcoming legislative session and ways we can advocate for education priorities\, including finance. We will have a discussion also to highlight connections between local and state funding.\n \n\nTo join the webinar on 9/16\, click https://zoom.us/j/91616340842\nOr join by phone: +1 346 248 7799\nWebinar ID: 916 1634 0842
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/people-policy-representative-gina-hinojosa-and-education-advocacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T200000
DTSTAMP:20201130T202230Z
CREATED:20201130T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T202230Z
UID:45221-1606759200-1606766400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin City Council Runoff Election Candidate Forum - District 6 & 10
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin\, the City’s Ethics Review Commission\, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the December 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in two Council districts on December 15\, 2020. To find which District you live in\, go to https://www.austintexas.gov/GIS/CouncilDistrictMap/  and then click on the blue ‘I want to’ button. \nDates and times of each council district candidate forum: \n\nDistrict 6: Monday\, November 30th at 6 pm\nDistrict 10: Monday\, November 30th at 6 pm\n\nIndividuals can watch the forums at ATXN.TV (ENG & SPA)\, cable TV channel 6\, and AT&T U-Verse channel 99. The forum can also be heard on KAZI FM 88.7. Listening to the forums live by telephone in English and Spanish will also be available. You can dial an extension number to listen in either language. Extension numbers are listed below. \n\nRunoff Election\, Monday\, Nov. 30th at 6 pm\n\nDial (855)-756-7520 English: Ext.65825#. Spanish: Ext.  65826#\n\n\n\nVisit AustinTexas.gov/Elections to learn more or call 3-1-1.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-city-council-runoff-election-candidate-forum-district-6-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T130000
DTSTAMP:20201015T230351Z
CREATED:20201015T230351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T230351Z
UID:45004-1602849600-1602853200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:What's on the November 2020 Ballot
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 election is fast approaching. Do you know what will be on your ballot? Join us to discuss state and local races\, as well as local propositions. We will answer questions such as “Does the Railroad Commissioner really have anything to do with railroads?” and “What should I consider when voting for Judges?” We will also get into some of the pros and cons that have been debated regarding the Austin propositions. Join us on your lunch break and get ready to vote!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/whats-on-the-november-2020-ballot/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T210000
DTSTAMP:20201007T201339Z
CREATED:20201007T200850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T201339Z
UID:44929-1602702000-1602709200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:People & Policy: The equity of a Covid-19 vaccine
DESCRIPTION:We will hear from three leaders in healthcare about equity issues embedded in the development\, testing\, and plans for the distribution of a vaccine for Covid-19.\n\nOur speakers are:\nDr. Stephanie Hayden\, Director\, Austin Public Health;\nDr. Philip Huang\, Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services and former medical director of Austin Public Health;\nDr. Jereka Thomas-Hockaday\, co-founder of Central Texas Allied Health Institute.\n\nNo need to pre-register for this event. Click on the Facebook page for a zoom link. \n\nOr iPhone one-tap :\nUS: +13462487799\,\,92122540969# or +16699006833\,\,92122540969#\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\nUS: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799\nWebinar ID: 921 2254 0969
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/people-policy-the-equity-of-a-covid-19-vaccine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T190000
DTSTAMP:20200930T224742Z
CREATED:20200930T224655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T224742Z
UID:44882-1602093600-1602097200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin City Council Candidate Forum: District 7
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin\, the City’s Ethics Review Commission\, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on November 3\, 2020.\n \n\nDates and times of each Council district candidate forum:\n– District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6pm\n– District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6pm​​​​​​​\n– District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6pm\n– District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6pm\n– District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6pm\nIf Runoff: Monday\, November 30th at 6pm\nVisit AustinTexas.gov/Elections to learn more or call 3-1-1.\n\n \nPropose forum questions:\nTo submit suggested questions to be asked at the Candidate Forums\, you may email suggestions to forum@lwvaustin.org or call 512-451-6710. Topics requested repeatedly will be considered for inclusion. Questions may be both citywide and Council District-specific.\n\n \nWatch at:\n– ATXN.TV (ENG & SPA)\,\n– Cable TV channel 6\, and\n– AT&T U-Verse channel 99.\n\n \nListen at:\n– KAZI FM 88.7 or\n– By telephone in English and Spanish. Dial the phone number and extension listed for each district forum:\n* District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext. 65811#. Spanish: Ext. 65817#\n* District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65813#. Spanish: Ext. 65814#\n* District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65822#. Spanish: Ext.65823#\n* District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65815#. Spanish: Ext.65818#\n* District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65820#. Spanish: Ext.65821#\n* Runoff Election\, Nov. 30th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520 English: Ext.65825#. Spanish: Ext. 65826#
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-city-council-candidate-forum-district-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201003T160000
DTSTAMP:20200930T225149Z
CREATED:20200930T225149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T225149Z
UID:44883-1601719200-1601740800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Voter Registration
DESCRIPTION:Need to register to vote before the October 5th deadline? Moved recently? Just want to make sure your information is up-to-date? KOOP & League of Women Voters Austin Area have you covered! Saturday & Sunday\, October 3rd & 4th stop by the KOOP parking lot (3823 Airport Blvd) from 10 AM to 4 PM for Drive-Thru Voter Registration!\n \n\nLocal creative studio Good Snake will be stopping by on Sunday too with posters\, stickers\, and other surprises in tow!\n \n\nKey Election Dates:\nVoter Registration Deadline: October 5\nEarly Voting: October 13 through 30\nLast day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (received\, not postmarked): October 23\nMail-in ballot must be received by: November 3\nElection Day: November 3\nFor full information on all things electoral\, you can always visit lwv.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/drive-thru-voter-registration-2/2020-10-03/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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GEO:30.2885419;-97.7065751
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=KOOP Community Radio 3823 Airport Blvd. #B Austin TX 78723 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3823 Airport Blvd. #B:geo:-97.7065751,30.2885419
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T190000
DTSTAMP:20200928T135548Z
CREATED:20200928T135259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T135548Z
UID:44816-1601488800-1601492400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin City Council Candidate Forum: District 6
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin\, the City’s Ethics Review Commission\, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on November 3\, 2020.\n\n\nDates and times: \n– District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6pm\n– District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6pm​​​​​​​\n– District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6pm\n– District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6pm\n– District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6pm\nIf Runoff: Monday\, November 30th at 6pm \nVisit AustinTexas.gov/Elections to learn more or call 3-1-1.\n\n\nPropose Forum Questions: \nTo submit suggested questions to be asked at the Candidate Forums\, you may email suggestions to forum@lwvaustin.org or call 512-451-6710. Topics requested repeatedly will be considered for inclusion. Questions may be both citywide and Council District-specific. \n\n \nWatch at:\n\n– ATXN.TV (ENG & SPA)\,\n– Cable TV channel 6\, and\n– AT&T U-Verse channel 99.\n\n \nListen at:\n\n– KAZI FM 88.7 or\n– By telephone in English and Spanish. Dial the phone number and extension listed for each district forum:\n* District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext. 65811#. Spanish: Ext. 65817#\n* District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65813#. Spanish: Ext. 65814#\n* District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65822#. Spanish: Ext.65823#\n* District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65815#. Spanish: Ext.65818#\n* District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65820#. Spanish: Ext.65821#\n* Runoff Election\, Nov. 30th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520 English: Ext.65825#. Spanish: Ext. 65826#
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-city-council-candidate-forum-district-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T190000
DTSTAMP:20200922T231451Z
CREATED:20200922T231451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T231451Z
UID:44786-1601402400-1601406000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Voter Registration Information Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area and Pflugerville Library to learn about what you need to know to be registered and ready to vote for the upcoming General Elections in November. We will be going over the registration process\, deadline\, and what you need to cast your vote with confidence!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/voter-registration-information-presentation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T190000
DTSTAMP:20200922T231133Z
CREATED:20200922T230936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T231133Z
UID:44785-1601402400-1601406000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin City Council Candidate Forums: District 10
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin\, the City’s Ethics Review Commission\, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on November 3\, 2020.\n \n\nDates and times of each council district candidate forum:\n– District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6pm\n– District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6pm​​​​​​​\n– District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6pm\n– District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6pm\n– District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6pm\nIf Runoff: Monday\, November 30th at 6pm\nVisit AustinTexas.gov/Elections to learn more or call 3-1-1.\n\n \nPropose forum questions:\nTo submit suggested questions to be asked at the Candidate Forums\, you may email suggestions to forum@lwvaustin.org or call 512-451-6710. Topics requested repeatedly will be considered for inclusion. Questions may be both citywide and Council District-specific.\n\n \nWatch at:\n– ATXN.TV (ENG & SPA)\,\n– Cable TV channel 6\, and\n– AT&T U-Verse channel 99.\n\n \nListen at:\n– KAZI FM 88.7 or\n– By telephone in English and Spanish. Dial the phone number and extension listed for each district forum:\n* District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext. 65811#. Spanish: Ext. 65817#\n* District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65813#. Spanish: Ext. 65814#\n* District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65822#. Spanish: Ext.65823#\n* District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65815#. Spanish: Ext.65818#\n* District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65820#. Spanish: Ext.65821#\n* Runoff Election\, Nov. 30th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520 English: Ext.65825#. Spanish: Ext. 65826#
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-city-council-candidate-forums-district-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T140000
DTSTAMP:20200922T230544Z
CREATED:20200922T230428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T230544Z
UID:44783-1601123400-1601128800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Equity & Inclusion Discussion about Nice White Parents podcast
DESCRIPTION:We’ll discuss the five-part podcast series “Nice White Parents\,” hosted by Chana Joffe-Walt. The series looks at the school reform’s failure for black and brown children and turns the attention on who schools are serving and arguable the most powerful force for change in our schools: White parents.\n  \nFind the podcasts at… \nhttps://www.nytimes.com/…/nice-white-parents-serial.html\n\n  \nRegister in advance for this webinar at\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZIlcumsqTwrHdYY8s7oqYjfOo9of…\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\n\n  \nThis will be recorded. You can it and other recordings on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLcVPcoBXdA1f8Y_5OutSQ
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/equity-inclusion-discussion-about-nice-white-parents-podcast/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T190000
DTSTAMP:20200917T173912Z
CREATED:20200917T173815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T173912Z
UID:44761-1600884000-1600887600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin City Council Candidate Forums: District 4
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin\, the City’s Ethics Review Commission\, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on November 3\, 2020.\n \n\n        :\n– District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6pm\n– District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6pm​​​​​​​\n– District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6pm\n– District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6pm\n– District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6pm\nIf Runoff: Monday\, November 30th at 6pm\nVisit AustinTexas.gov/Elections to learn more or call 3-1-1.\n\n  :\nTo submit suggested questions to be asked at the Candidate Forums\, you may email suggestions to forum@lwvaustin.org or call 512-451-6710. Topics requested repeatedly will be considered for inclusion. Questions may be both citywide and Council District-specific.\n \n\n :\n– ATXN.TV (ENG & SPA)\,\n– Cable TV channel 6\, and\n– AT&T U-Verse channel 99.\n\n \n :\n– KAZI FM 88.7 or\n– By telephone in English and Spanish. Dial the phone number and extension listed for each district forum:\n* District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext. 65811#. Spanish: Ext. 65817#\n* District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65813#. Spanish: Ext. 65814#\n* District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65822#. Spanish: Ext.65823#\n* District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65815#. Spanish: Ext.65818#\n* District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520. English: Ext.65820#. Spanish: Ext.65821#\n* Runoff Election\, Nov. 30th at 6 pm\nDial (855)-756-7520 English: Ext.65825#. Spanish: Ext. 65826#
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-city-council-candidate-forums-district-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T183000
DTSTAMP:20200917T171453Z
CREATED:20200917T171453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T171453Z
UID:44759-1600709400-1600713000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civic 101 Session 5: Know the Vote Local and County Elections
DESCRIPTION:In the fifth session of the Civics 101 series\, the League of Women Voters Austin Area and The Austin Common want you to Know the Vote.  \, LWV-AA Director of Advocacy\, and  \, Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common\, will discuss Local and County Elections.\n\n \n     ::\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0177qW8aSYyTSgyRnJ6zQA\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\n \nThe Civics 101 series is part of a broader set of civic informational sessions. We will discuss a range of topics starting Voter Registration and Voting Participation issues to Knowing the Vote to Understand the Function of Government and ending with the History of Voting and People Power.\n \n\nSessions are recorded. You can watch Civics 101 series and other recordings on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLcVPcoBXdA1f8Y_5OutSQ
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civic-101-session-5-know-the-vote-local-and-county-elections/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T190000
DTSTAMP:20200917T175807Z
CREATED:20200917T175807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T175807Z
UID:44764-1600689600-1600714800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Voter Registration
DESCRIPTION:We do safe\, curbside voter registration. We will also have available for pickup – ballot-by-mail applications\, election information\, and Census information available. So\, whether you’re new to the county\, just need to update your address\, want to pick up an application to vote by mail\, we can help you all in a safe manner.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/drive-thru-voter-registration/2020-09-21/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter\, 5701 W Slaughter Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T190000
DTSTAMP:20200910T160503Z
CREATED:20200910T160503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T160503Z
UID:44721-1600279200-1600282800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin City Council Candidate Forum: District 2
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin\, the City’s Ethics Review Commission\, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on November 3\, 2020.\n\n        :\n– District 2: Wednesday\, September 16th at 6pm\n– District 4: Wednesday\, September 23rd at 6pm​​​​​​​\n– District 6: Wednesday\, September 30th at 6pm\n– District 7: Wednesday\, October 7th at 6pm\n– District 10: Tuesday\, September 29th at 6pm\nIf Runoff: Monday\, November 30th at 6pm\nVisit AustinTexas.gov/Elections to learn more or call 3-1-1.\n\n  :\nTo submit suggested questions to be asked at the Candidate Forums\, you may email suggestions to forum@lwvaustin.org or call 512-451-6710. Topics requested repeatedly will be considered for inclusion. Questions may be both citywide and Council District-specific.\n\n :\n– ATXN.TV (ENG & SPA)\,\n– Cable TV channel 6\, and\n– AT&T U-Verse channel 99.\n\n :\n– KAZI FM 88.7 or\n– Telephone at 855-756-7520\, dial extension 65811# for English and 65817# for Spanish.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-city-council-candidate-forum-district-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T190000
DTSTAMP:20200903T221813Z
CREATED:20200903T221813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T221813Z
UID:44685-1599926400-1599937200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Voter Registration Drive
DESCRIPTION:If you meet the qualifications or know someone who does and has not yet registered\, it’s not too late to register and vote in the November election! We can make a difference!\n \n\nSat. Sept. 12 and Sun. Sept. 13. That’s the weekend after Labor Day. 4 to 7p. In the parking lot in front of the club we will have a tent set up and volunteers from League of Women Voters along with our own wonderful Antonia will assist you in your registration. If you live in a different county than Travis\, let us know and she will download the correct form.\n \n\nTo register in Texas you must:\nbe a citizen of the United States\nbe at least 18 years old at the time of the election\nIf you have been convicted of a felony\, you must have fully discharged any incarceration\, parole\, supervision\, period of probation.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/voter-registration-drive/2020-09-12/
LOCATION:Sahara Lounge\, 1413 Webberville Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
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GEO:30.2794521;-97.681569
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sahara Lounge 1413 Webberville Rd Austin TX 78721 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1413 Webberville Rd:geo:-97.681569,30.2794521
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T153000
DTSTAMP:20200910T155951Z
CREATED:20200910T155951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T155951Z
UID:44718-1599921000-1599924600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civic 101 Session 3: Research Your Ballot & How to Cast Your Vote
DESCRIPTION:In this third session\, we will cover where and how to research resources to help you make informed decisions regarding your ballot. We will also be covering the process at the polling place and the alternatives available. \nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5DB0EhshQ6miEIi6CT5WWQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nThe Civics 101 series is part of a longer Civics Session Series where the LWV-AA will discuss a wide range of topics starting with Voter Registration and Voting Participation issues to Knowing the Vote to Understanding the Function of Government and ending with the History of Voting and People Power. \nSessions will be recorded.  You can watch Civics 101: The Vote!  and other recordings on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lwvaustinarea/\n\nUpcoming sessions:\n\nSaturday\, Sept 19th\, Session 4: How to Help and Ask for Help at Your Polling Place\, we will discuss the role and responsibility of being a Polling Place Worker or Polling Place Judge\, and cover the ways in which you can ask for assistance at your polling place\, whether it be through curbside voting or translation help
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civic-101-session-3-research-your-ballot-how-to-cast-your-vote/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200905T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200905T153000
DTSTAMP:20200903T221413Z
CREATED:20200903T221338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T221413Z
UID:44683-1599316200-1599319800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 101 Session 2: The Geography of Your Government
DESCRIPTION:Please register in advance for this free webinar. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\n\n \nIn the second session of the Civics 101 series\, the LWV-AA welcomes guest speaker Mary Patrick\, long time Voter Deputy Registrar in Travis County\, to discuss how to read the numbers on your Voter Registration Card and make them make sense to your voter knowledge. This session will have some great information regarding how to understand the layout of your districts and how its related to how much of an impact your vote makes locally. \nThe Civics 101 series is part of a longer Civics Session Series where the LWV-AA will discuss a wide range of topics starting with Voter Registration and Voting Participation issues to Knowing the Vote to Understanding the Function of Government and ending with the History of Voting and People Power.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-101-session-2-the-geography-of-your-government/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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