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| Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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The ABC's Of The Literacy Coalition (8:30 am - 9:30 am)
At least once a month, we host a unique event that provides an opportunity for you to learn the ins and outs of the Literacy Coalition. You'll hear about why we exist, the intense need for literacy services in Austin, what the Literacy Coalition does, and more! We invite you and any of your friends to come enjoy breakfast at the LCCT office where you'll hear from Executive Director Meg Poag, staff members, and others who benefit from the Literacy Coalition. We look forward to having you!
Contact Info : Please contact Carly Bradshaw at 512.320.4505 or cbradshaw@willread.org to RSVP - we want to make sure to have enough food and space for you!
Email : cbradshaw@willread.org
Url: http://www.willread.org
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| Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| Friday, September 10, 2010 |
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Ballet Austin’s Fête (8:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
Each fall, Ballet Austin opens both our performance season and the Austin gala season with Fête, where Austin’s most notorious and respected business leaders, social royalty and arts patrons gather to mix, mingle, dine, dance and celebrate the magic of the arts in Austin.
The electricity of Fête10 presented by W Austin will first spark at Ballet Austin and then move over to the Seaholm Power Plant offering something for everyone!
Url: http://www.balletaustin.org/fete/
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| Monday, September 13, 2010 |
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Dining For Life (All Day)
Dining for Life
September 13 and 14
Austin’s original do-good dining night is coming up! Stand up by sitting down at your favorite participating restaurant, and a portion of your check will be donated to AIDS Services of Austin. Imagine throwing a dinner party where you don’t have to cook, wash dishes or pay for your guests’ dinner—this is it! Find your restaurant at www.asaustin.org/dfl
Contact Info : Scott Dinger 512-406-6157
Email : scott.dinger@asaustin.org
Url: http://asaustin.org/dfl
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| Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
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| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |
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| Thursday, September 16, 2010 |
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Ash Bash Art Show & Sale (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Back by popular demand is the Volunteer Services Council’s Art BASH Insights Show & Sale. This art auction features work produced by patients of the Austin State Hospital and by professional artists in and around Austin. All proceeds from the event go directly to improving the Austin State Hospital’s patients’ quality of life.
BASH: Benefiting Austin State Hospital Art Show & Sale
15th floor – 801 Congress Avenue
September 16, 2010
6pm-8pm
Come join us for a night filled with compelling art by Austin State Hospital patients & local artists, stunning city views, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and music featuring Suzanna Choffel.
Tickets on sale now for $20. Purchase through our Paypal link or call (512) 419-2330 to reserve your space. Checks and credit cards accepted.
Url: http://ashbash.org/
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Insights Art Show & Sale - Discover Unanticipated Genius (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
In an effort to bring awareness of mental health issues facing our community, Austin is invited to experience, view and purchase art produced by patients of the Austin State Hospital. In addition, many of Austin's top professional artists donate works. Cool pieces of art available with all proceeds supporting year-round programs and services. Tickets $20 VIP $50
Contact Info : Cindy Reed, Director of Community Relations
512-419-2333
Email : cindy.reed@dshs.state.tx.us
Url: http://www.ashvolunteers.org
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Colin's Hope Charity Bash (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Colin's Hope Charity Bash will be held at The Dogwood Austin (715 West 6th Street) from 7-10 PM
100% of all $10 entrances benefit Colin's Hope, which raises water safety awareness and funds programs to aid in preventing children from drowning.
Contact Info : Cassie LaMere
Email : cassie@charitybash.org
Url: http://www.colinshope.org/
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| Friday, September 17, 2010 |
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AIDS Walk Austin 2010 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
AIDS Walk Austin steps off from City Hall on Sunday, October 17. AIDS Walk Austin is part of Red Week Austin and benefits the people served by AIDS Service Organizations throughout Central Texas. Register today at www.aidswalkaustin.org. Together we can make a difference!
Contact Info : Scott Dinger 512-406-6157
Email : scott.dinger@asaustin.org
Url: http://www.aidswalkaustin.org
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| Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
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HYP Urban Ranch Round-Up (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Habitat Young Professional (HYP) presents the First Annual Urban Ranch Round-Up
Saturday, September 18, 2010
4:30pm - 7:00pm
The most fun you’ll have at a fundraising event this year!
* Live Music provided by Shawn Nelson and Autumn Boukadakis
* Games with Awesome Prizes
* Food and Drink (sponsored by Rudy's BBQ, Thirsty Planet, Cruz Tequila and Irony Labs)
Tickets are only $25 and Bull Chip Bingo Squares only $10!
http://www.unconsol.com/hyp/
The event will come to a conclusion just before 7pm, and guests are welcome to stay and watch the game on the big screen.
Email : hypaustin@gmail.com
Url: http://unconsol.com/hyp/
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| Sunday, September 19, 2010 |
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CASA Superhero Run (7:00 am - 10:30 am)
Because “every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes,” CASA is hosting our 5th annual 5K, the CASA Superhero Run, complete with a chip-timed 5K race, Kids’ 1K and many chances for our participants to become their own superhero: obstacle courses, photobooth with superhero attire, healthy snacks fit for the strongest hero, a superhero costume contest and a chance for everyone to get their own superhero name and symbol. The CASA Superhero Run serves as a chance for CASA to publicly honor all of our own superheroes, our CASA volunteer advocates, while offering a fun day for families and a professionally-organized race for the Austin running community.
Contact Info : Callie Langford, 512-459-2272
How to register: http://www.active.com/running/austin-tx/casa-superhero-run-2010 or call 512-459-2272
Email : callie.langford@casatravis.org
Url: http://www.casatravis.org/CASA5K.aspx
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| Tuesday, September 21, 2010 |
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HAAM Benefit Day (All Day)
HAAM Benefit Day is a uniquely Austin event where businesses donate 5% of the day's proceeds to Health Alliance for Austin Musicians to support musicians' health. Musicians, most of whom are HAAM members, perform throughout the day at retail stores, outside stages, City Hall and more. The event runs from 6am to well past midnight and community members are invited to shop, eat out, listen to great live music and enjoy!
Contact Info : Carolyn Schwarz
Email : cschwarz@healthallianceforaustinmusicians.org
Url: http://www.healthallianceforaustinmusicians.org/innerpage.php?pageid=173
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| Wednesday, September 22, 2010 |
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The ABC's Of The Literacy Coalition (11:45 am - 12:45 - noon)
At least once a month, the Literacy Coalition hosts a unique 'getting to know us' event that provides an opportunity to learn about the issue of literacy and the Literacy Coalition organization and our work in the community. We invite you and any of your friends to come enjoy a free lunch with us, where you will hear from Executive Director Meg Poag, board members, the LCCT staff, and others who are involved with and benefit from the Coalition.
COME JOIN US!
Location: Terrazas Library 1105 E Cesar Chavez
Contact Info : Please RSVP to Carly Bradshaw (512.320.4505 or cbradshaw@willread.org) - we want to make sure we have enough food and space!
Email : cbradshaw@willread.org
Url: http://www.willread.org
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The BIG Give (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
The BIG Give 2010 will be held on September 22, 2010 at The Belmont in Austin, Texas! For more information please contact Mackenzie Martin .
The BIG Give is I LIVE HERE, I GIVE HERE’s annual celebration of the act of giving and receiving and those nonprofit organizations who do it well. The BIG Prize of a $10,000 grant is awarded to a nonprofit agency after completing a two-part, online contest first, to identify the nonprofit organization that receives the most votes from their donor community and secondly, to identify the agency with the most support of its donor relations.
Contact Info : mackenzie@ilivehereigivehere.org
Email : mackenzie@ilivehereigivehere.org
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| Thursday, September 23, 2010 |
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| Friday, September 24, 2010 |
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| Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
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Texas Mamma Jamma Ride 2010 (8:00 am)
Saddle up for the second annual Mamma Jamma Ride September 25th, 2010. Mamma Jamma supports 10 local nonprofit organizations serving thousands of Central Texans facing breast cancer 365 days a year. All levels welcome with a variety of route distances. For more information go to www.mammjammaride.org on how to register or volunteer.
Contact Info : Call 512-371-RIDE (7433)
Email : info@mammajammaride.org
Url: http://www.mammajammaride.org
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The 6th Annual Celebrating The Survivor Spirit (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Celebrating Survivor Spirit (CSS) is an evening dedicated to the resiliency of survivors of sexual violence, offering a space for survivors and their allies to raise voices, share visions and celebrate healing.CSS provides survivors and their allies an opportunity to come forward, meet and hear from each other and begin forming a community of survivors in the healing process.
5-6 pm (display of visual art and open mic sign-up)
6-9 pm (open to the public)
The Austin Centre, 3809 South 2nd St, A100
*This event is not appropriate for young children.
Email : LDavila@safeplace.org
Url: https://www.safeplace.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=408
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| Sunday, September 26, 2010 |
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Texas Mamma Jamma Ride 2010 (8:00 am)
Saddle up for the second annual Mamma Jamma Ride September 25th, 2010. Mamma Jamma supports 10 local nonprofit organizations serving thousands of Central Texans facing breast cancer 365 days a year. All levels welcome with a variety of route distances. For more information go to www.mammjammaride.org on how to register or volunteer.
Contact Info : Call 512-371-RIDE (7433)
Email : info@mammajammaride.org
Url: http://www.mammajammaride.org
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| Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
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Community Needs Spotlight: Affordable Housing (12:00 - noon - 1:00 pm)
Each month, I Live Here, I Give Here facilitates a community spotlight panel to shed light on issues that affect Central Texas nonprofits. Experts in the field are invited to serve on the panel, and share their perspectives and experiences on the selected topic. The community spotlight panel is held during lunch at 98 San Jacinto. Participants include experts on the issue--agencies that provide services--and the recipients of those services. Lunch and a piggy bank that you can fill and share with your favorite local non-profit are provided for $10. All spotlight panels are held from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Email : susan@ilivehereigivehere.org
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