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Benefit for the Boys and Girls Club and Amy Wedgworth Foundation

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The Manifest Foundation, Nancy Lieberman Foundation, and several local Austin businesses are hosting a series of three fundraisers throughout the summer to help efforts of Boys and Girls Club of Austin and the Amy Wedgworth Foundation. The first event raised almost $7,000 toward the goal of $33,000. Part two of the three part Charity Fundraiser series will be held on Thursday, June 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 at Dogwood http://www.thedogwoodaustin.com/ This series of charity fundraisers will help … [Read more...]

Recycling pays off as reality show wraps

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The Solid Waste Services Department’s reality-based show, ‘Dare to Go Zero’ recently aired its final episode. The featured families competed in challenges over a five-week period to learn how to reduce the waste they generate. As part of the Department’s Zero Waste Strategic Plan to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by 20 percent in 2012 and 90 percent by 2040, Michael Bocanegra hosted the show. Bocanegra is a Solid Waste Services employee who works as an operator in bulk … [Read more...]

East Austin Band students play at Stubbs with their Music Pro Mentors

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 Anthropos Arts, an Austin-based nonprofit that offers opportunities for educational, social, and personal growth to underserved students in grades 6-12 held their Twelfth annual end-of-year concert at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater. The show featured performances by East Austin music students with their musician-mentors who had spent the last several months receiving individual instruction from some of Austin’s finest professional musicians. “Our program is about so much more than … [Read more...]

2011 Summer Leadership Training Program in Washington D.C.

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This summer LaunchPad (LP), local organization that reaches out to disadvantage students that are at academic crossroads due to at-risk behavior, is partnering with Enlightened Leadership Training Program in Washington, D.C. LaunchPad has identified 5 students who have successfully completely the LP program to be the Texas Delegation for the summer training camp running from July 24 through July 30. The training will include intensive activities with seminar topics ranging from leadership, … [Read more...]

Adding color to your home

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Tired of coming home to the same color pallet?  How about adding some dramatic color combinations into your space?  “Black, red and gold. Aqua blue and light orange,” Ariana Anderson, Owner/Designer at Interior Devotion (http://www.interiordevotion.com/), explains about dramatic color, combinations that work well, and one of her favorite colors. “I LOVE using almost any shade of blue when decorating.” Anderson inspires her clients to select colors that will make them feel their best. … [Read more...]

The Umlauf Garden Party

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The 13th Annual Umlauf Garden Party benefiting the museum’s education programs on April 28th, 2011, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. will celebrate the work of 20th-century American sculptor and Austin resident Charles Umlauf (1911-1994) while guests mingle in the grounds of the beautiful Umlauf Sculpture Garden, sip wine, and are treated to culinary creations prepared by twenty two of Austin’s finest restaurants. Attendees will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the museum’s founding and the centennial … [Read more...]

Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders

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Subiendo is a five-day intensive leadership program on the University of Texas Campus open to 11th graders across the state of Texas. The academy will be held June 12th – 16th and is an opportunity for students to explore living on a University campus, as well as networking with nationally prominent community, political, and business leaders while addressing real-world challenges. The Academy is free to students and their families.  The application deadline has been extended to Monday, April … [Read more...]

Austinites make recycling reality with Dare to Go Zero

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As part of the Solid Waste Services Department's Zero Waste Strategic Plan to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by 20 percent in 2012 and 90 percent by 2040, a reality-based show, ‘Dare to Go Zero,’ is scheduled to air in late April. The City of Austin currently diverts about 39 percent of waste from area landfills.. The show features families who compete in challenges over a five week period and learn how to reduce the amount of waste they generate. Out of the 52 family … [Read more...]

APD—Recruiting the best for the best

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The Austin Police Department (APD) announced it will begin accepting applications starting April 1, 2011 at 7am. One of the top law enforcement agencies in the nation, the APD encourages all qualified men and women to apply. According to sources at the APD, there are several benefits to becoming a law enforcement officer. “The potential for advancement is limitless in this field. One major benefit of being a police officer in Austin is that there are many paths that you can take while … [Read more...]

Considerations for planning your next home party

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Whether planning a small get together or creating an elaborate theme party like a sweet heart social, there are many factors to take into consideration when entertaining at your home. Co-owners of Lemon Grass Creative Concepts Beatriz Gamboa-Marty and Vanessa Marty, MBA share their creative expertise in party planning. “A few questions will help you set the date, size and nature of the event,” explains Vanessa Marty.  “What type of party/event would you like to have? Is there any special … [Read more...]

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