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Chai–N-Chaat 2011

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Chai–N-Chaat 2011

Chai- N- Chaat 2011 held its day-long community-based cultural event and fundraiser to raise funds and awareness of Austin’s diverse ethnic populations as well as four local Austin nonprofits, Saheli, Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), LifeWorks, and Eastside Community Connections (ECC) at the Community Renaissance Market, a locally owned micro-business location with tenants ranging from antiques, organic dog treats, and fair trade jewelry. The experience was led by the day’s vocal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Fashion, In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Austin, Community, fashion, Hispanic, Latino, minority, multicultural

Benefit for the Boys and Girls Club and Amy Wedgworth Foundation

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Benefit for the Boys and Girls Club and Amy Wedgworth Foundation

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...]

Filed Under: Calendar, Community, Event Listings, In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Austin, Community, Hispanic, Latino, minority, multicultural, youth

Recycling pays off as reality show wraps

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Recycling pays off as reality show wraps

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...]

Filed Under: In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Austin, Community, Hispanic, Latino, minority, multicultural, women

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

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

 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...]

Filed Under: Community, In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Austin, Community, Hispanic, Latino, multicultural, youth

2011 Summer Leadership Training Program in Washington D.C.

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2011 Summer Leadership Training Program in Washington D.C.

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...]

Filed Under: Community, In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Community, Hispanic, Latino, minority, multicultural, nonprofit

Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders

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Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders

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...]

Filed Under: Community, Event Listings, In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Hispanic, Latino, minority, Spanish language, Travis county, volunteer, women, youth

Austinites make recycling reality with Dare to Go Zero

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Austinites make recycling reality with Dare to Go Zero

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...]

Filed Under: Community, Event Listings, In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Austin, Community, Hispanic, minority, multicultural, Travis county, women

APD—Recruiting the best for the best

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APD—Recruiting the best for the best

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...]

Filed Under: Community, In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Austin, City of Austin, Community, Hispanic, Latino, minority, multicultural, Travis county, women

Lunar New Year Gala

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Lunar New Year Gala

The Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is holding the 15th Annual Lunar New Year Gala on Saturday, February 5th from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Bob Bullock Texas State history Museum with the theme of “Leap into Prosperity,” in conjunction with the Year of the Rabbit.  This fun-filled evening will feature a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance to ward off evil spirits, a Parade of Nations, emceed by award-winning actor Leng Wong, business awards recognition, and scholarship awards. Texans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Calendar, Community, In This Issue, News Tagged With: African-American, Austin, Business, City of Austin, Community, events, Hispanic, Latino, minority, multicultural, public input, women

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...]

Filed Under: Calendar, Community, Event Listings, In This Issue, Other News Tagged With: African-American, Austin, Community, minority, multicultural, volunteer, women, youth

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