September 2016
Doggie Day
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore- The dog days of summer may almost be over, but for the ReStore they haven't yet kicked off! Grab Fido and join us for our first ever "Doggie Day." We're partnering with Austin Pets Alive! to host an…
Find out more »November 2016
Potted Gardening 101
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Join the Austin Habitat ReStore and Sustainable Food Center as we combine our resources to bring you a free community workshop on how to grow your own food garden without an actual garden! Using just pots, we'll…
Find out more »December 2016
ReStore Christmas Celebration
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - 'Tis the season of giving back, and the ReStore would like to give you the opportunity for some holiday fun. On Dec. 3rd, we'll have FREE photos with Santa, a DIY wreath making workshop, and 15 percent…
Find out more »January 2017
Container Gardening Basics with the Sustainable Food Center
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Join the Austin Habitat ReStore and Sustainable Food Center as we combine our resources to bring you a free community workshop on how to grow your own food garden without an actual garden! Using just pots, we'll…
Find out more »February 2017
Fixit Clinic
From the City of Austin - Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender suddenly stop working? Is your child's toy a little worse for the wear? Bring these items and more to the Fixit Clinic where volunteer coaches with repair…
Find out more »April 2017
Power Tool Petting Zoo
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Intimidated by power tools? Come learn how to safely and effectively use them as you follow along with an expert! Led by Austin Habitat Construction Site Manager, Chris Sebilia, you'll learn how to use the following: -…
Find out more »Gardening Seminar
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Join the Garden-Ville team for a fun and informative event in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Sheryl McLaughlin of News Radio KLBJ's “The Austin Gardener” and Mark Cummings, our Director of Organics, will host a gardening seminar…
Find out more »May 2017
100 Bloomin’ Degrees
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - With 100 degree days and 80 degree nights, the stress of Central Texas summers can be difficult for many plants. That's why our friends with PLance are going to teach you proper planning, plant selection and watering…
Find out more »June 2017
Interior Design 101
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Join us on Saturday as design professional Lesley Tucker of Edwards + Mulhausen INTERIOR DESIGN walks you through some basic design concepts such as choosing the right rug size, creating gallery walls, hanging curtains at the correct…
Find out more »The Art of Paint Selection
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Picking the right paint can drastically change the look and feel of any room or outdoor space whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing an old space. Join us on Saturday, June 24th, to learn the art…
Find out more »July 2017
Construction Safety 101
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Are you about to start a home renovation or beautification project? We have the class for you! Our VP of Construction is hosting a class on construction safety that can either be used out on a site…
Find out more »August 2017
Container Gardening Workshop
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore and the Sustainable Food Center - Join the Austin Habitat ReStore and Sustainable Food Center as we combine our resources to bring you a free community workshop on how to grow your own food garden without an actual…
Find out more »September 2017
DIY Irrigation Systems
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - It must be irrigate-ing your plants aren’t getting enough water. Our friends from PLance.org are back to teach you how to keep your plants happy and healthy with proper planning, watering techniques, and how to build your own irrigation…
Find out more »Doggie Day
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - The dog days of summer may almost be over, but for the ReStore they haven't yet kicked off! We had so much fun last year, we couldn't wait to throw another Doggie Day this year. We're partnering…
Find out more »Lighting 101
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Missed our Lighting 101 class the first time around? Our lighting expert is here to host another workshop! Join us as she walks you through ways to hang, rewire, and redesign your light fixtures. She'll also help…
Find out more »DIY Halloween Decor
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - It's never too early to decorate for Halloween! Make your home cutesy or spooky with amazing upcycles found at the ReStore taught by our DIY expert! At this workshop you'll learn to make: - Dryer Vent Pumpkins…
Find out more »October 2017
Ceiling Fans: A Workshop
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - We're real big fans of our lighting expert, Claris! In her next workshop, she'll be teaching us all we've ever wanted to know about ceiling fans. Does it matter if it has one light bulb or four?…
Find out more »November 2017
Winter Annuals By Plance
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - We know winter can be hard and many plants just can't survive the freeze. But PLance.org is here to help! Plance will be hosting a workshop on winter annuals that will keep your yard vibrant and lively even when…
Find out more »DIY Holiday Decor
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - We’re getting into the Holiday Season with DIY Décor! Make your home merry and bright with amazing upcycles found at the ReStore taught by a DIY expert! All Building Bar classes are free and open to the…
Find out more »December 2017
Broads and Boards: DIY Wine Holder
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - *THIS IS A WOMAN ONLY EVENT* RSVP on Eventbrite Sometimes the best gifts are made by hand. Join us and make a Pinterest worthy wine holder that you can gift this holiday or keep for yourself. Led…
Find out more »Backyard Composting
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - What to do with all the scraps from your holiday parties?! Compost them. Some holidays have passed and some are still coming and let's face it: a lot of food gets thrown away. Why not throw it…
Find out more »January 2018
Green Remodeling 101
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Join Austin Energy at the Habitat ReStore on Saturday, January 20th from 11am – noon to learn more about green remodeling! Austin Energy Green Building will give tips on choosing green materials and upcycling materials into your renovation projects.…
Find out more »February 2018
Green Remodeling 101
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Join Austin Energy at the Habitat ReStore on Saturday, February 10th from 11am – noon to learn more about green remodeling! Austin Energy Green Building will give tips on choosing green materials and upcycling materials into your renovation projects.…
Find out more »March 2018
Green Remodeling 101
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Austin Energy Green Building - Spring is in the air! There's green in trees, green in the grass, so why not some green in your home? Join Austin Energy at the Habitat ReStore on Saturday, March 17 from 11am…
Find out more »Fix-It Clinic
From Austin Resource Recovery - Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender suddenly stop working? Is your child's toy a little worse for the wear? Bring these items and more to the Fix-It Clinic where volunteer coaches with repair know-how…
Find out more »July 2018
Free Composting Class
From Austin Resource Recovery - Join the Composting Community! Register today for a FREE composting class presented by the City of Austin Composting is nature's way of recycling. Rather than sending your food scraps and lawn clippings to the landfill, you can compost them to…
Find out more »Free Chicken Keeping Class
From Austin Resource Recovery - Join the Chicken Keeping Community! Register today for a FREE chicken keeping class presented by the City of Austin Keeping chickens is a great way to keep your food waste out of the landfill. Chickens can recycle your food scraps.…
Find out more »August 2018
Free Composting Class
From Austin Resource Recovery - Join the Composting Community! Register today for a FREE composting class presented by the City of Austin Composting is nature's way of recycling. Rather than sending your food scraps and lawn clippings to the landfill, you can compost them to…
Find out more »Free Chicken Keeping Class
From Austin Resource Recovery - Join the Chicken Keeping Community! Register today for a FREE chicken keeping class presented by the City of Austin Keeping chickens is a great way to keep your food waste out of the landfill. Chickens can recycle your food scraps.…
Find out more »December 2018
Free Composting Class
From Austin Resource Recovery - Join the Composting Community! Register today for a FREE class about Home Composting presented by the City of Austin This class is part of the City of Austin's Home Composting Rebate Program. Austin residents who pay the Clean Community Fee on…
Find out more »November 2019
Free Chicken Keeping Class
Hosted by Austin Resource Recovery - Join the Chicken Keeping Community! Register today for a FREE class about chicken keeping presented by the City of Austin. Keeping chickens is a great way to keep your food waste out of the landfill. Chickens can recycle your…
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