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Zao hosts “A Night for Uganda”

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Zao is hosting an event on December 3rd called "A Night for Uganda". Every penny earned from this event will go to our orphanage in Uganda and we are also going to give 200 ex-child slaves in India Christmas. "A Night for Uganda" will be a fun filled night of food, drinks, great live music, a silent auction, and plenty of dancing. There will also be a Zao presentation with a short documentary on our children. Food and Drinks are complementary with the purchase of a ticket. Ticket info … [Read more...]

Settlement Home’s Charity Garage Sale

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The Settlement Home, a licensed non-profit residential treatment center, therapeutic group home and foster family program for children’s is having their annual garage sale this weekend at the Palmer Events Center. Settlement Home's Charity Garage Sale event will start with a Preview Party for shoppers, collectors, dealers and treasure hunters to scoop up new, gently used and vintage merchandise at bargain prices in 20 different departments and continue through the regular garage sale from … [Read more...]

4th annual Children’s Business Fair deadline extended

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Hundreds of people are expected to attend this year’s Children’s Business Fair showcasing entrepreneurial visions of children ages 5-13 on October 9th, 2010 at the historic Pease Mansion, 1606 Niles Rd, Austin, 78703 sponsored by the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence and the Acton School of Business. Proceeds from the $2.00 admission fee and booth fees will benefit Explore Austin, a program that provides leadership building and adventure activities to inner-city boys and was … [Read more...]

2010 Mexico City Bicentennial Celebration and Art Tour organized by Mexic-Arte Museum

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Mexic-Arte Museum has prepared a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for  participants to be involved in the celebrations of the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence and the Centennial of the Revolution, as well a chance to tour some of Mexico City’s most famous art destinations led by Executive Director Sylvia Orozco. Don Miles, one of the participants and author of “Cinco de Mayo:  What is Everybody Celebrating,?”dedicated to the memory of his late wife Dr. Minerva González Angulo Miles is … [Read more...]

Salsa Candela Latino Party hosted by Las Comadres Para Las Americas

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Salsa Candela will be kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month at Copa Bar and Grill, August 27th from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, benefiting the 2011 Hispanic/Latino/Indigenous Heritages Celebration organized by Las Comadres Para Las Americas.  The fundraiser will also include potluck and silent auction. The tight group of friends performing, Salsa Candela, specialize in a variety of styles of dance from Cuban-style casino de rueda, cha cha cha, bachata and meringue to West Coast Swing en espanol.  Marcela … [Read more...]

Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday

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(AUSTIN) — Texas’ annual Sales Tax Holiday arrives this weekend, just in time for families to save money on clothes and supplies for the new school year. “This is the 12th straight year in which families will take advantage of sales tax savings,” Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said. “This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20–22, shoppers can stock up on tax-free school supplies, school backpacks and most children’s and adults’ clothing and shoes priced at less than $100.” To help families … [Read more...]

Matisyahu’s forthcoming live album Live at Stubb’s: Vol II August 18th

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Five years after releasing his groundbreaking live album Live at Stubb's, Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu has announced the second installment in this series, Live at Stubb's: Vol II, set for release in early 2011. On August 18, Matisyahu will return to Austin's famed music venue Stubb's for the recording. Matisyahu's original Live at Stubb's album, released on April 19, 2005, has sold 694,892 copies to date, reached #1 on the Billboard Reggae  Albums  Chart and spawned one of Matisyahu's … [Read more...]

Backpacks for underprivileged students

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Mano de Cristo’s goal is to provide more than 2200 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade with school supplies, backpacks, and clothing (2 changes of clothes, socks, and underwear) for the upcoming school year from August 2-6 and August 9-13 at the Travis County Building, 5335 Airport Blvd. “There is a difference between students coming to school prepared on the first day and not.  It levels the playing field for everyone. Schools are elated about our program.” Executive Director … [Read more...]

Huston-Tillotson University: Classes start August 23

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A week of activities is planned for first-year students who will begin arriving at Huston-Tillotson University on Saturday, Aug. 23. New Student Orientation provides the foundation for a successful academic year with a matriculation program, financial aid and money management workshops, placement testing, and academic orientation as a few of the sessions planned. An overview of the schedule is as follows: Huston-Tillotson University New Student Orientation Schedule Saturday, Aug. 14 8 … [Read more...]

World Music Night bringing diversity to Austin

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For one year now, Bemba Entertainment and KUT90.5/KUT.org have brought World Music Night every Tuesday to Momo’s, giving Austin a chance to connect with cultures from all over the world through music.  Founded in 2007 by Brandon Badillo, Bemba Entertainment has been producing unique events inspired by the arts and multiculturalism.  World Music Night, one of the many events produced by Bemba Entertainment, supports local musicians in an often overlooked but growing music scene, and brings … [Read more...]

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