Events

Buckeye Knoll Cemetery Site (41VT98) Exhibit

27 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Museum of the Coastal Bend, The Victoria College, corner of East Red River and Ben Jordan, Victoria, TX
Ongoing through Saturday, December 27, 2008

Buckeye Knoll was reserved as a special, probably sacred, place on the landscape for burial of the dead and related mortuary ritual between 7,000 and 6,200 years ago, making it one of the three earliest known burial sites in the United States.

More info: www.museumofthecoastalbend.org

Play It By Ear

01 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado Street
Ongoing through Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 5pm

Listen … can you hear it? Bam, whiz, pow! Come explore the art and science of tinkering with sound in our new feature exhibit. Bring to life artworks created by sound artists. Make your own sound art. Experiment with echoes. Change your voice to sound like a robot. This exhibit takes a creative, playful approach to learning all about sound production and reception.
M noon-5pm; T-Sat, 10am-5pm; W, 5pm-8pm $1 donation; Sun, noon-5pm; 4pm-5pm free.
Price: $3.50-$5.50, kids under 12 mos. free

More info: www.austinkids.org

87th National Watercolor Traveling Exhibition

21 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville
Ongoing through Sunday, October 12, 2008, 11am

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center is the only Texas venue for this annual traveling exhibit, showcasing the finest watercolorists in the world. Free admission. Open Tues-Sat 104, Sun 1-4 and closed Mondays.

More info: www.kacckerrville.com

Play It By Ear

01 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado Street
Ongoing through Saturday, November 15, 2008, 5pm

Listen … can you hear it? Bam, whiz, pow! Come explore the art and science of tinkering with sound in our new feature exhibit. Bring to life artworks created by sound artists. Make your own sound art. Experiment with echoes. Change your voice to sound like a robot. This exhibit takes a creative, playful approach to learning all about sound production and reception.
M noon-5pm; T-Sat, 10am-5pm; W, 5pm-8pm $1 donation; Sun, noon-5pm; 4pm-5pm free.
Price: $3.50-$5.50, kids under 12 mos. free

More info: www.austinkids.org

Tai Chi & Qigong Classes

03 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT

2700 W. Anderson Ln.
Austin, TX 78757
Ongoing through Thursday, December 11, 2008, 12pm

Various times. Tai Chi and Qigong can help improve overall health and well-being, provide a sense of calmness, centeredness, and vitality.
These classes are suitable for both experienced and beginning practitioners.

$75 for 6 week series, $125 for 10 class series.

To register:

512-492-3034 or community@aoma.edu, www.aoma.edu

More info: www.aoma.edu

Fall 2008 Herb Classes

06 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

8803 Bear Creek Dr, Austin TX, 78737
Ongoing through Saturday, October 18, 2008, 4:30pm

Austin School of Herbal Studies Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes. Learn about growing and using local medicinal and culinary herbs. Medicinal Herbalism: The Basics; Herbs and Ways to ease your Menopausal Transition; Organic Gardening, Medicine Making and a six week series entitled, Creating Balance; A Series for Women. Ellen Zimmermann, M.A., is licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Herbalist. Please visit www.ezherbs.net, for complete information, or call
512-301-5838.

More info: www.ezherbs.net

Fall 2008 Herb Classes

13 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

8803 Bear Creek Dr, Austin TX, 78737
Ongoing through Saturday, October 25, 2008, 4:30pm

Austin School of Herbal Studies Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes. Learn about growing and using local medicinal and culinary herbs. Medicinal Herbalism: The Basics; Herbs and Ways to ease your Menopausal Transition; Organic Gardening, Medicine Making and a six week series entitled, Creating Balance; A Series for Women. Ellen Zimmermann, M.A., is licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Herbalist. Please visit www.ezherbs.net, for complete information, or call
512-301-5838.

More info: www.ezherbs.net

Fall 2008 Herb Classes

20 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

8803 Bear Creek Dr, Austin TX, 78737
Ongoing through Saturday, November 1, 2008, 4:30pm

Austin School of Herbal Studies Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes. Learn about growing and using local medicinal and culinary herbs. Medicinal Herbalism: The Basics; Herbs and Ways to ease your Menopausal Transition; Organic Gardening, Medicine Making and a six week series entitled, Creating Balance; A Series for Women. Ellen Zimmermann, M.A., is licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Herbalist. Please visit www.ezherbs.net, for complete information, or call
512-301-5838.

More info: www.ezherbs.net

Fall 2008 Herb Classes

27 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

8803 Bear Creek Dr, Austin TX, 78737
Ongoing through Saturday, November 8, 2008, 4:30pm

Austin School of Herbal Studies Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes. Learn about growing and using local medicinal and culinary herbs. Medicinal Herbalism: The Basics; Herbs and Ways to ease your Menopausal Transition; Organic Gardening, Medicine Making and a six week series entitled, Creating Balance; A Series for Women. Ellen Zimmermann, M.A., is licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Herbalist. Please visit www.ezherbs.net, for complete information, or call
512-301-5838.

More info: www.ezherbs.net

Operation Share A Hug

01 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Saturday, November 15, 2008

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on November 15th, Beary Cute Stuffables is organizing a stuffed animal donation drive, "Operation Share A Hug" to benefit Hope Alliance in Round Rock. Visit www.wccc.info… to learn more about Hope Alliance.

"Hope Alliance is dedicated to empowering victims of family violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes through support and advocacy, while promoting community awareness, compassion, and responsibility for creating a safer community." When a child is interviewed after being a victim of abuse, stuffed animals are available to offer comfort during this difficult time.

Beary Cute Stuffables is asking the commnity to come together and donate gently used stuffed animals to these children. Hope Alliance is excited to learn about our event and look forward to the generosity of the community. This is a GREAT opportunity to instill a giving heart to our children.

We encourage you to have your children look through their toy chests and donate any stuffed animals that they no longer play with. What a great lesson for our children!

Beginning on October 1st, please feel free to drop off any stuffed animal donations at the following locations:

Hoppin' Hippo
2121 County Road 108
Hutto, Texas 78634

Jungle Java
1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ready, Set, Play!
1401 S. IH-35, Suite 130
Round Rock, TX 78664

More info: www.bearycutestuffables.com

All Systems Go

01 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St.
Ongoing through Thursday, October 30, 2008

Where do you want to go? How will you get there? This new feature exhibit is all about transportation methods, energy and safety. Take imaginary rides on the kid-size MetroRail and Bus, coordinate operations at the Control Center, change giant foam tires on a hybrid bus in the Maintenance shop and learn about energy basics of making things go in the Energy Lab.
T-Sat, 10am-5pm; W, 5pm-8pm $1 donation; Sun, noon-5pm; 4pm-5pm free.
$4.50-$6.50, kids under 12 mos. free

More info: www.austinkids.org

Operation Share A Hug

02 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Sunday, November 16, 2008

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on November 15th, Beary Cute Stuffables is organizing a stuffed animal donation drive, "Operation Share A Hug" to benefit Hope Alliance in Round Rock. Visit www.wccc.info… to learn more about Hope Alliance.

"Hope Alliance is dedicated to empowering victims of family violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes through support and advocacy, while promoting community awareness, compassion, and responsibility for creating a safer community." When a child is interviewed after being a victim of abuse, stuffed animals are available to offer comfort during this difficult time.

Beary Cute Stuffables is asking the commnity to come together and donate gently used stuffed animals to these children. Hope Alliance is excited to learn about our event and look forward to the generosity of the community. This is a GREAT opportunity to instill a giving heart to our children.

We encourage you to have your children look through their toy chests and donate any stuffed animals that they no longer play with. What a great lesson for our children!

Beginning on October 1st, please feel free to drop off any stuffed animal donations at the following locations:

Hoppin' Hippo
2121 County Road 108
Hutto, Texas 78634

Jungle Java
1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ready, Set, Play!
1401 S. IH-35, Suite 130
Round Rock, TX 78664

More info: www.bearycutestuffables.com

Operation Share A Hug

03 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Monday, November 17, 2008

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on November 15th, Beary Cute Stuffables is organizing a stuffed animal donation drive, "Operation Share A Hug" to benefit Hope Alliance in Round Rock. Visit www.wccc.info… to learn more about Hope Alliance.

"Hope Alliance is dedicated to empowering victims of family violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes through support and advocacy, while promoting community awareness, compassion, and responsibility for creating a safer community." When a child is interviewed after being a victim of abuse, stuffed animals are available to offer comfort during this difficult time.

Beary Cute Stuffables is asking the commnity to come together and donate gently used stuffed animals to these children. Hope Alliance is excited to learn about our event and look forward to the generosity of the community. This is a GREAT opportunity to instill a giving heart to our children.

We encourage you to have your children look through their toy chests and donate any stuffed animals that they no longer play with. What a great lesson for our children!

Beginning on October 1st, please feel free to drop off any stuffed animal donations at the following locations:

Hoppin' Hippo
2121 County Road 108
Hutto, Texas 78634

Jungle Java
1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ready, Set, Play!
1401 S. IH-35, Suite 130
Round Rock, TX 78664

More info: www.bearycutestuffables.com

13th Annual Young Latino Artists: Everything's Going to be Okay

03 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Ongoing through Sunday, November 9, 2008

Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, YLA 13 illustrates how moments of vulnerability can turn into our greatest strengths. The artists in this exhibition do not define themselves by the blood running through their veins or their ancestral history, but rather the personal histories they’ve worked through.

More info: www.mexic-artemuseum.org

5th Annual Texas Asian-American Business Symposium-Regional Capital Improvement Projects

04 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 477-1234
Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, October 5, 2008

The 5th Annual Texas Asian American Business Symposium will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Austin, TX. The topic for this year’s conference is Regional Capital Improvement Projects: Opportunities and Challenges. The Symposium will provide a platform for government leaders to share upcoming capital improvement projects in the areas of water and wastewater, transportation, power delivery, and higher education facilities. On Saturday evening, the AAACC will be hosting its annual Discover Asia banquet with this year’s focus being on China. The AAACC’s annual golf tournament will complete the weekend on Sunday at Falconhead Golf Club.

More info: www.austinaacc.org

Operation Share A Hug

04 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Tuesday, November 18, 2008

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on November 15th, Beary Cute Stuffables is organizing a stuffed animal donation drive, "Operation Share A Hug" to benefit Hope Alliance in Round Rock. Visit www.wccc.info… to learn more about Hope Alliance.

"Hope Alliance is dedicated to empowering victims of family violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes through support and advocacy, while promoting community awareness, compassion, and responsibility for creating a safer community." When a child is interviewed after being a victim of abuse, stuffed animals are available to offer comfort during this difficult time.

Beary Cute Stuffables is asking the commnity to come together and donate gently used stuffed animals to these children. Hope Alliance is excited to learn about our event and look forward to the generosity of the community. This is a GREAT opportunity to instill a giving heart to our children.

We encourage you to have your children look through their toy chests and donate any stuffed animals that they no longer play with. What a great lesson for our children!

Beginning on October 1st, please feel free to drop off any stuffed animal donations at the following locations:

Hoppin' Hippo
2121 County Road 108
Hutto, Texas 78634

Jungle Java
1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ready, Set, Play!
1401 S. IH-35, Suite 130
Round Rock, TX 78664

More info: www.bearycutestuffables.com

13th Annual Young Latino Artists: Everything's Going to be Okay

04 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Ongoing through Monday, November 10, 2008

Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, YLA 13 illustrates how moments of vulnerability can turn into our greatest strengths. The artists in this exhibition do not define themselves by the blood running through their veins or their ancestral history, but rather the personal histories they’ve worked through.

More info: www.mexic-artemuseum.org

Wimberley Lions Market Days

04 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Lions Field, 601 RR 2325, Wimberley
Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, October 5, 2008

Largest and oldest outdoor market in the Hill Country. 475 booths filled with antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, jewelry, etc. Open Sat. & Sun. in Oct-Dec.

More info: www.shopmarketdays.com

Fall 2008 Herb Classes

04 Oct 2008 14:30:00 GMT

8803 Bear Creek Dr, Austin TX, 78737
Ongoing through Saturday, November 15, 2008, 4:30pm

Austin School of Herbal Studies Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes. Learn about growing and using local medicinal and culinary herbs. Medicinal Herbalism: The Basics; Herbs and Ways to ease your Menopausal Transition; Organic Gardening, Medicine Making and a six week series entitled, Creating Balance; A Series for Women. Ellen Zimmermann, M.A., is licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Herbalist. Please visit www.ezherbs.net, for complete information, or call
512-301-5838.

More info: www.ezherbs.net

DJ Boss Ross at The Belmont

05 Oct 2008 03:00:00 GMT

The Belmont
305 W. 6th St.
Austin, Texas 78701
Saturday, October 4, 10pm – Sunday, October 5, 2008, 2am

More info: www.thebelmontaustin.com

Foster and Adoptive Parent Information Sessions

05 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Settlement Home for Children
1600 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
Sunday, October 5, 2008

Have you thought about being a foster parent or adopting a child in foster care? If so, I bet you have a million questions or concerns. Get those questions answered at one of our Foster Parent/Adoption information sessions or join our pre-service training!

The Settlement Home for Children is a local non-profit agency that serves children who are placed in the custody of Child Protective Services. We are looking for couples or individuals to become foster parents or to adopt children who are currently in foster care.

Our Pre-Service Training begins Tuesday, October 14. Contact Sally Fussell to set up a time for an orientation or to just have a few questions answered.

email: fosterparent@settlementhome.org
phone: (512) 836-2150 ext 139

For more information on The Settlement Home for Children and our Foster Care and Adoption Programs, check out our website: www.settlementhome.org…

More info: www.settlementhome.org

IF YOU'VE MOVED, MOVE YOUR VOTE!

05 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Travis County Voter Registrar
Sunday, October 5, 2008

AUSTIN) — Tens of thousands of record changes to the voter roll are underway - - don’t get left behind! If you’re not registered to vote at the correct residence address, it’s time to MOVE THE VOTE. Monday, October 6th is the deadline to register for voting and to update address information for the November 4th Presidential Election. If you have an orange voter certificate with correct residence address, you are registered to vote.

Here are a number of convenient options to register for the first time or to update voter registration with a new name or updated address. These include:

If moved within Travis County, use this link to update:

www.state.tx.us…

If new to Travis county, use:

www.trviscountytax.org…

Download an application for any county at:

webservices.sos.state.tx.us…

Verify your voter status for Travis County:

www.traviscountytax.org…

Verify status in any county:

voterinfo.sos.state.tx.us…

There’s still plenty of time to pick up an application in person at dozens of locations throughout Travis county including post offices, libraries, grocery stores, government offices, recreation centers, health facilities and driver’s license offices. Voters Can also pick up a voter registration application in their neighborhood tax office at one of these locations:

East Austin – 4705 Heflin Lane at Springdale and MLK Blvd (drive through service)

Oak Hill Office – 8656 Highway 71 West (Building B – 2nd Floor)

Pflugerville Office – 15822 Foothill Farms Loop (drive through service)

Southeast Office – 4011 McKinney Falls Parkway (drive through service)

Voters who do not register by Monday, October 6 will not be eligible to vote in November. An application postmarked on or before the deadline will be considered timely for the Presidential election upon receipt. Travis County voters who do not update their residence address by October 6 and who choose to vote on election day (rather than early voting) will be guided to their previous neighborhood to cast a ballot.

The main office at 5501 Airport Boulevard will be open until midnight on the October 6 deadline!

Call (512) 854-9473 for assistance.

Everyone Counts in Travis County! Register and Vote!

More info: www.traviscountytax.org…

Operation Share A Hug

05 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Wednesday, November 19, 2008

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on November 15th, Beary Cute Stuffables is organizing a stuffed animal donation drive, "Operation Share A Hug" to benefit Hope Alliance in Round Rock. Visit www.wccc.info… to learn more about Hope Alliance.

"Hope Alliance is dedicated to empowering victims of family violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes through support and advocacy, while promoting community awareness, compassion, and responsibility for creating a safer community." When a child is interviewed after being a victim of abuse, stuffed animals are available to offer comfort during this difficult time.

Beary Cute Stuffables is asking the commnity to come together and donate gently used stuffed animals to these children. Hope Alliance is excited to learn about our event and look forward to the generosity of the community. This is a GREAT opportunity to instill a giving heart to our children.

We encourage you to have your children look through their toy chests and donate any stuffed animals that they no longer play with. What a great lesson for our children!

Beginning on October 1st, please feel free to drop off any stuffed animal donations at the following locations:

Hoppin' Hippo
2121 County Road 108
Hutto, Texas 78634

Jungle Java
1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ready, Set, Play!
1401 S. IH-35, Suite 130
Round Rock, TX 78664

More info: www.bearycutestuffables.com

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

05 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

1206 East 9th Street, Austin, Texas 78702
Sunday, October 5, 2008

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, located at 1206 East 9th Street, invites you to their Annual Jamaica, on Sunday, Oct. 5. There will be fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy live entertainment, featuring three time-Grammy Award Winning Artist Little Joe y la Familia, The Hometown Boys and Austin’s own, Alma Tejana!
There will be children’s games and food booths to satisfy every appetite! Enjoy fajitas, sausage wraps, snow cones, cotton candy, hamburgers, and many other delicious foods!
Entertainment and Musical Performances by: Bedicheck Junior High School Steel Drums, Mariachis, Jesse Botello Y Ritmo Tejano, Los Autenticos de Tierra Caliente, Mr. T's Music Machine, and the Pan-Am Ballet Folklorico group.
Admission is free until noon. A $5 entrance fee will be charged after noon.

More info: www.olgaustin.org

PROJECT PAWS GS BRONZE AWARD

05 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Kyle Texas
Kyle Fair on the Square
Sunday, October 5, 2008

3 girls from Girl Scout Troop 533 are earning their Bronze Award helping the KYLE PAWS SHELTER collect much needed items. Our web page has link to the Wish List items

More info: www.gstroop533.org

13th Annual Young Latino Artists: Everything's Going to be Okay

05 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Ongoing through Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, YLA 13 illustrates how moments of vulnerability can turn into our greatest strengths. The artists in this exhibition do not define themselves by the blood running through their veins or their ancestral history, but rather the personal histories they’ve worked through.

More info: www.mexic-artemuseum.org

VIBHA Austin Dream Mile 5K Run 2008 ... A few miles for a million dreams

05 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT

East Mall, UT Campus
Austin, TX
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 8:30am – 12pm

Welcome to the Dream Mile - Vibha's flagship annual fundraiser. The race that has brought hundreds of people together every year, with the common hope of making every child's dream come true.

Our 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk event in Austin, TX promises to be a fun-filled event, with something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun. Run or walk around UT campus starting at the picturesque UT fountain, enjoy the great food, get tapping to the lively music, play games at the Kid's Carnival, meet other runners/walkers, get to know our enthusiastic volunteers… you’ll have a blast and you’ll be helping a great cause at the same time!

Registration Fees:
General 5K - $15
Student 5K - $10
Children (under 15) - FREE!
On-site registration costs additional $5.

Register here: wiki.vibha.org…

If you are not able to run/walk the few miles, you can still help the million dreams with a contribution.

More info: www.dreammile.org…

Boulder Creek Fall Family Festival

05 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Marble Falls
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 9am – 6pm

2008 Fall Family Festival at Boulder Creek just outside Marble Falls. Join us each weekend in October and the first two weekends in November for great family fun. Entry is FREE. We will have several activities including hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin launching and more.

www.bouldercreekfarms.org
(830) 798-9820

More info: www.bouldercreekfarms.org

Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo

05 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

4200 Smith School
Austin, TX 78744
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 9am – 5pm

Spend the weekend outdoors enjoying nonstop outdoor fun and learning at the state’s largest all-outdoor recreation festival. There’s something for everyone and it’s FREE! Fish, shoot, kayak, rock climb, mountain bike, see wildlife and more. Visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/expo or call 1-800-792-1112 for more information.

More info: www.tpwd.state.tx.us…

YMCA Pumpkin Patch

05 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Camp Twin Lakes & Twin Lakes Family YMCA
204 E. Little Elm Trail
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 9am – 7pm

Are you ready for Halloween? Well, the one item every house needs to set the mood for the season is a pumpkin and the YMCA’s Camp Twin Lakes in Cedar Park has the best selection around for you to choose from. Stop by between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31 for your chance to pick out and purchase your very own jack-o-lantern. The Patch is open 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Don’t miss out … make your plans to visit the Pumpkin Patch before the big day. We’ll see you there! For more information, contact the Twin Lakes Family YMCA at (512) 250-9622.

More info: www.ymcagwc.org

Yoga at Barton Springs

05 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Classes under a big pecan tree located on the Recreation Field near the South Gate Entrance to Barton Springs on Robert E. Lee Rd.
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Sunday, October 5, 2008, 9 – 10:15am

Dear Community,

Join me every Sunday from 9:00a.m.-10:15a.m., for an All Levels
Hatha yoga class under a big pecan tree located on the Recreation Field
near the South Gate Entrance to Barton Springs on Robert E. Lee Rd. The
classes are $5 per student. Beverage offerings provided by Sesa
Tea.
.

More info: www.bealoveyoga.com

Knife and Hawk Throwing World Championship

05 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

South Austin Karate
10203 Old Manchaca Road
Austin, TX 78748
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 10am – 4pm

The International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame based in Austin, Texas will be hosting Knife Throwers from all over the world at the Che Che WhiteCloud Knife and Hawk Throwing World Championships. Events will be held the 3rd, 4th and 5th of October. At 10:00 a.m. on Friday the 3rd, the fifth annual World Championship Gold Cup, matching the best throwers in the world in a double elimination match, will take place at South Austin Karate, 10203 Old Manchaca Rd. On Saturday the 4th knife throwers will compete on the grounds of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas in the 2nd Annual Frontiersman Knife and Tomahawk throw. At 9 a.m. On Sunday the 5th the throwers will be back in South Austin for the 7th Annual Central US Knife and Tomahawk Throwing Championships. We are privileged to host the World Championships in Austin texas in 2008. The 2007 World championships were held in Claremore Oklahoma. The public is welcome to attend all three events and there is no charge for admission. Guinness Book of World Records 2008 World Champion Mike “Alamo” Bainton, Rudd “Iceman” Pickett of Missouri, the 13 year old knife throwing phenomenon, as well as champions from Europe and 20 state champions will be in Austin, the Knife throwing capitol of the World, to compete for the coveted top honors in Knife and Hawk throwing for 2008.

More info: www.ikthof.com

A Cabinet of Drawings

05 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
Corner of 21st and Guadalupe Streets

Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended Thursday evening hours to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 10am

This survey or “cabinet” of more than 100 drawings from the Ransom Center’s diverse
collections features book illustrations, designs, illustrated letters, landscapes, and portraiture by such internationally recognized figures as William Blake, Jean Cocteau, Miguel Covarrubias, E. E. Cummings, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Miller, Pablo Picasso, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

Admission is free.

More info: www.hrc.utexas.edu…

FALL FESTIVAL IN BURNET!!!

05 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church
507 Buchanan Drive
Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-4410
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 10am – 4pm

HUGE garage sale, raffle, silent and live auctions, games, prizes, music, "Maxican" food...meal provided by Maxican's Restaurant in Burnet - moonwalks, face paintings, bake sale, gunfighters, GREAT FAMILY FUN!! All are welcome - please join us!!!

Paws in the Park

05 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center campus at 1431 & 183A
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 1 – 4pm

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center has partnered with Austin Dog Alliance to celebrate a day all about dogs, while kicking off the new Pet Therapy program for the hospital.

If Sparky needs a day of socialization, pampering, exciting activities or maybe a little training—the opportunity has come!

More info: www.austindogalliance.org

Step Into India

05 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Marigold - Gateway to India
2200 South Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 2 – 4pm

The Sounds of India with sitar & tabla; the Feel of India with lush vintage silk saris; the Taste of India with samosas.
Sponsored Jointly by Austin Friends of Folk Art and Marigold
RSVP by Oct 1

More info: www.austinfriendsoffolkart.org…

Austin Symphony Halloween Children's Concert

05 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Long Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 2 – 3pm

What Austin tradition is creepy and crawly, yet not too spooky for the little ones and still exciting and enlightening for the whole family? It’s fun-filled and educational, with classical music that will leave you shakin’ in your boots: The Austin Symphony presents it annual Halloween Children’s Concert, sponsored by Bank of America, The Stanford Group and the Topfer Family Foundation. Performances this year will move from the Paramount Theatre to the new Long Center’s Dell Hall on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. This concert is a wonderful chance for you to introduce your children to the wonders of live orchestral music and also a great opportunity to wear costumes and have tons of fun.

The concert will feature the music of Peter and the Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood, as well as Halloween favorites that will delight young audiences. Children will also be introduced to various instruments in the orchestra and learn about the music being performed. With surprising special effects and classical favorites, families will never want to leave! Although the program is designed mainly for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10, the atmosphere will spark excitement and imagination in listeners of all ages when stepping through the front door. Kids and their families are also invited to wear their costumes to the concert.

More info: www.austinsymphony.org

Science Sunday

05 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St.
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 3 – 5pm

Join the Society of Women Engineers for some hands-on activities!
4.50-$6.50, kids under 12 mos. free; Museum free on Sundays from 4-5pm

More info: www.austinkids.org

Hot Talk: 2008 Election Edition

05 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Dell Jewish Community Campus
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 5 – 8pm

Following on the success of this summer's Hot Talk: Summer in the City Speaker Series the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) will host a candidates' forum on Sunday, October 5--Hot Talk: 2008 Election Edition. The planned two-part event will include a moderated forum and opportunities for candidates to meet with constituents.

All candidates qualified for the ballot with the Secretary of State's office representing Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties have been invited. This includes:

U.S. Senatorial candidates
Candidates for Congressional districts 10, 21, 25, and 31
Candidates for State House districts 20 and 45-51

Major races with candidates expected to attend are: US House district 10--Larry Joe Doherty (D); TX House district 45--Patrick Rose (D); TX House district 48--Donna Howard (D) and Pamela Waggoner (R); TX House district 50--Mark Strama (D) and Jerry Mikus (R).

More info: www.shalomaustin.org

The Mystique of the Archive

05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
Corner of 21st and Guadalupe Streets
512-471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 6pm

Drawing from the Harry Ransom Center’s extensive modern literature collections—
Julian Barnes, Don DeLillo, Anne Sexton, and many others—the exhibition describes what constitutes an archive, documents the evolution of creative works, and maps an archive’s journey from the writer’s home to the scholar’s desk.

Admission is free.

Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended Thursday evening hours to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

More info: www.hrc.utexas.edu…

LAKELINE MALL TO HOST CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lakeline Mall
11200 Lakeline Mall Drive
Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 7pm – 12am

The Halloween season will begin Sept. 12 with the opening of the House of Horrors, which is home to two haunted houses in one location. The Horror Haunted House and Dementia Haunted Asylum will both be open from 7 p.m. to midnight until Nov. 2. They will be open an hour later the day before, of and after Halloween. The cost is $13 for general admission and Fast passes and VIP options are available.

More info: www.thehorrorhauntedhouse.com

Glengarry Glen Ross

06 Oct 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The City Theatre
3823 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78722
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 8 – 10pm

DAVID MAMET’S SCORCHING MASTERPIECE OF BIG MONEY SCHEMES GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS BURNS HOT AT THE CITY THEATRE
October 2 - 26, 2009

Glengarry Glen Ross is a mix of hilarity and fury where real estate salesmen vie for the top sales prize in a savage contest of deception and betrayal. Roma is in the lead for the monthly sales award - a new Cadillac - while former top salesman Shelly Levene is riding a streak of bad luck. They rely on Williamson to give them hot leads, but Williamson ruthlessly pits the veteran salesmen against each other. As the cruel battle of wits ensues, the play offers a hard-hitting, darkly comic story of betrayal and a still-relevant analysis of our shifting values. Filled with shocking twists and turns, this cold-blooded drama is guaranteed to keep audiences breathless and on the edge of their seats. The play won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and received four Tony Awards that year. This is the first time Mamet has been produced at the City Theatre and is for mature audiences.

INFORMATION
Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday 5:30 p.m. *Sunday, Oct. 26 2:30 p.m.
Reservations 512-524-2870 or info@citytheatreaustin.org.
Tickets $15-20, Guaranteed Reserved Seating $25, Students $12,
Thursdays pay what you can.

More info: www.citytheatreaustin.org

How to invest in Real Estate(for investor's only)

06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

7901 cameron road
building#2...suite 147
austin, tx 78754
Monday, October 6, 2008

Please click on the Workshop button at the top of the webpage, to view the actual TIMES/DATES of the WORKSHOPS.

Liquid refreshments will be available.

More info: freemoneyfamilrealty.com

Workshops...Let's Learn and Build Wealth together.

06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

7901 cameron road
building#2--suite 147
austin,tx 78754
Monday, October 6, 2008

Please click on the WORKSHOP BUTTON at the top of the webpage..freemoneyfamilyrealty.con, to view the WORKSHOP TIMES/DATES and COST.

More info: freemoneyfamilyrealty.com

Foster and Adoptive Parent Information Sessions

06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Settlement Home for Children
1600 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
Monday, October 6, 2008

Have you thought about being a foster parent or adopting a child in foster care? If so, I bet you have a million questions or concerns. Get those questions answered at one of our Foster Parent/Adoption information sessions or join our pre-service training!

The Settlement Home for Children is a local non-profit agency that serves children who are placed in the custody of Child Protective Services. We are looking for couples or individuals to become foster parents or to adopt children who are currently in foster care.

Our Pre-Service Training begins Tuesday, October 14. Contact Sally Fussell to set up a time for an orientation or to just have a few questions answered.

email: fosterparent@settlementhome.org
phone: (512) 836-2150 ext 139

For more information on The Settlement Home for Children and our Foster Care and Adoption Programs, check out our website: www.settlementhome.org…

More info: www.settlementhome.org

IF YOU'VE MOVED, MOVE YOUR VOTE!

06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Travis County Voter Registrar
Monday, October 6, 2008

AUSTIN) — Tens of thousands of record changes to the voter roll are underway - - don’t get left behind! If you’re not registered to vote at the correct residence address, it’s time to MOVE THE VOTE. Monday, October 6th is the deadline to register for voting and to update address information for the November 4th Presidential Election. If you have an orange voter certificate with correct residence address, you are registered to vote.

Here are a number of convenient options to register for the first time or to update voter registration with a new name or updated address. These include:

If moved within Travis County, use this link to update:

www.state.tx.us…

If new to Travis county, use:

www.trviscountytax.org…

Download an application for any county at:

webservices.sos.state.tx.us…

Verify your voter status for Travis County:

www.traviscountytax.org…

Verify status in any county:

voterinfo.sos.state.tx.us…

There’s still plenty of time to pick up an application in person at dozens of locations throughout Travis county including post offices, libraries, grocery stores, government offices, recreation centers, health facilities and driver’s license offices. Voters Can also pick up a voter registration application in their neighborhood tax office at one of these locations:

East Austin – 4705 Heflin Lane at Springdale and MLK Blvd (drive through service)

Oak Hill Office – 8656 Highway 71 West (Building B – 2nd Floor)

Pflugerville Office – 15822 Foothill Farms Loop (drive through service)

Southeast Office – 4011 McKinney Falls Parkway (drive through service)

Voters who do not register by Monday, October 6 will not be eligible to vote in November. An application postmarked on or before the deadline will be considered timely for the Presidential election upon receipt. Travis County voters who do not update their residence address by October 6 and who choose to vote on election day (rather than early voting) will be guided to their previous neighborhood to cast a ballot.

The main office at 5501 Airport Boulevard will be open until midnight on the October 6 deadline!

Call (512) 854-9473 for assistance.

Everyone Counts in Travis County! Register and Vote!

More info: www.traviscountytax.org…

Operation Share A Hug

06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Thursday, November 20, 2008

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on November 15th, Beary Cute Stuffables is organizing a stuffed animal donation drive, "Operation Share A Hug" to benefit Hope Alliance in Round Rock. Visit www.wccc.info… to learn more about Hope Alliance.

"Hope Alliance is dedicated to empowering victims of family violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes through support and advocacy, while promoting community awareness, compassion, and responsibility for creating a safer community." When a child is interviewed after being a victim of abuse, stuffed animals are available to offer comfort during this difficult time.

Beary Cute Stuffables is asking the commnity to come together and donate gently used stuffed animals to these children. Hope Alliance is excited to learn about our event and look forward to the generosity of the community. This is a GREAT opportunity to instill a giving heart to our children.

We encourage you to have your children look through their toy chests and donate any stuffed animals that they no longer play with. What a great lesson for our children!

Beginning on October 1st, please feel free to drop off any stuffed animal donations at the following locations:

Hoppin' Hippo
2121 County Road 108
Hutto, Texas 78634

Jungle Java
1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ready, Set, Play!
1401 S. IH-35, Suite 130
Round Rock, TX 78664

More info: www.bearycutestuffables.com

PROJECT PAWS GS BRONZE AWARD

06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Kyle Texas
Kyle Fair on the Square
Monday, October 6, 2008

3 girls from Girl Scout Troop 533 are earning their Bronze Award helping the KYLE PAWS SHELTER collect much needed items. Our web page has link to the Wish List items

More info: www.gstroop533.org

13th Annual Young Latino Artists: Everything's Going to be Okay

06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Ongoing through Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, YLA 13 illustrates how moments of vulnerability can turn into our greatest strengths. The artists in this exhibition do not define themselves by the blood running through their veins or their ancestral history, but rather the personal histories they’ve worked through.

More info: www.mexic-artemuseum.org

YMCA Pumpkin Patch

06 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Camp Twin Lakes & Twin Lakes Family YMCA
204 E. Little Elm Trail
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Monday, October 6, 2008, 9am – 7pm

Are you ready for Halloween? Well, the one item every house needs to set the mood for the season is a pumpkin and the YMCA’s Camp Twin Lakes in Cedar Park has the best selection around for you to choose from. Stop by between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31 for your chance to pick out and purchase your very own jack-o-lantern. The Patch is open 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Don’t miss out … make your plans to visit the Pumpkin Patch before the big day. We’ll see you there! For more information, contact the Twin Lakes Family YMCA at (512) 250-9622.

More info: www.ymcagwc.org

Baby Bloomers

06 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Austin Children's Museum
Monday, October 6, 2008, 9 – 10am

Program for children ages 3 & younger & their caregivers. Discover the exhibits and play in a relaxed atmosphere with other families with small children when the Museum is open exclusively for this age group. Storytime 9:30am; Sing-a-long 10:30am; The Little Explorer’s Lab 11:00am. Price includes Museum admission

More info: www.austinkids.org

A Cabinet of Drawings

06 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
Corner of 21st and Guadalupe Streets

Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended Thursday evening hours to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Monday, October 6, 2008, 10am

This survey or “cabinet” of more than 100 drawings from the Ransom Center’s diverse
collections features book illustrations, designs, illustrated letters, landscapes, and portraiture by such internationally recognized figures as William Blake, Jean Cocteau, Miguel Covarrubias, E. E. Cummings, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Miller, Pablo Picasso, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

Admission is free.

More info: www.hrc.utexas.edu…

Odyssey self-enrichment program

06 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

UT Austin main campus
Monday, October 6, 2008, 6 – 8pm

Registration is now open for Odyssey fall 2008 and spring 2009 courses! The Odyssey personal enrichment program offers stimulating short courses taught by faculty at The University of Texas at Austin. Choose from fascinating topics in history, literature, the arts and more. Courses are open to all and conveniently held in the evening on the main UT Austin campus.

Receive a 25% discount when you register concurrently for both fall 2008 and spring 2009 courses before October 1! Get more information at www.utodyssey.org.

More info: www.utodyssey.org

The Mystique of the Archive

06 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
Corner of 21st and Guadalupe Streets
512-471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu
Monday, October 6, 2008, 6pm

Drawing from the Harry Ransom Center’s extensive modern literature collections—
Julian Barnes, Don DeLillo, Anne Sexton, and many others—the exhibition describes what constitutes an archive, documents the evolution of creative works, and maps an archive’s journey from the writer’s home to the scholar’s desk.

Admission is free.

Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended Thursday evening hours to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

More info: www.hrc.utexas.edu…

LAKELINE MALL TO HOST CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lakeline Mall
11200 Lakeline Mall Drive
Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Monday, October 6, 2008, 7pm – 12am

The Halloween season will begin Sept. 12 with the opening of the House of Horrors, which is home to two haunted houses in one location. The Horror Haunted House and Dementia Haunted Asylum will both be open from 7 p.m. to midnight until Nov. 2. They will be open an hour later the day before, of and after Halloween. The cost is $13 for general admission and Fast passes and VIP options are available.

More info: www.thehorrorhauntedhouse.com