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211 Texas is your information and referral
resource for health services, food and clothing, housing,
child, youth and family and elder services, education, employment,
community groups, counseling and support groups, recreation
and government resources, and much more. Information is free,
confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We speak Spanish, too. For more information, call 973-9203
or visit www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org/gethelp.
Alzheimer’s Association, Greater
Austin Chapter, Support Groups are held throughout
Austin and surrounding areas on various days and times. For
more information, call 241-0420 or visit
www.alz-austin.org.
American Cancer Society’s
Support Groups Several support groups are offered
for issues such as bone marrow, breast cancer, dialogue support
groups and life after loss. For more information, call 919-1866.
Angel Valley Organic Farm
Buy directly from the farm on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., and enjoy a pretty drive out past Lago Vista. Or come
out Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 11713 Jollyville
Road or visit www.angelvalleyfarms.com.
Anger Management Classes
This 10-week series is held every Tuesday and Thursday at
the Austin Men’s Center. For more information, call
445-7946.
Applying New Attitudes and Directions.
If you are affected by anorexia nervosa or bulimia, this discussion
group focuses on providing a place to meet and talk with others
experiencing similar problems. Meetings are every Thursday
from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Insight Center. For more information,
call 469-7678.
Aussie’s Bar and Grill Volleyball
Tournaments. Aussie’s has ongoing tournaments,
including women’s, men’s and coed “A”
and “B” divisions and more. For more information,
call 480-0952.
Austin Ballroom Dancers
invites people of all ages who enjoy Latin, swing and smooth
dancing to classes and weekly dances. Partners aren’t
required at the smoke- and alcohol-free events. Classes are
held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. and from 8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at Hancock Recreation
Center, located at 811 E. 41st St. Dances are Saturdays from
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center, located at
2874 Shoal Crest. The cost is $8, or $5 for students and members.
For more information, call 989-3939 or visit www.austinballroomdancers.org.
Austin Children’s Museum“Storytime”
is presented every Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
The cost is free with admission to the museum.
Austin Epilepsy Support Group
This support group for epilepsy patients, their families and
friends meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30
p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brackenridge Hospital, located at 601 E.
15th St., in the second floor conference room. For more information,
call Nikki at 413-1596.
Austin Farmers Market is
in downtown’s Republic Square Park at Fourth and Guadalupe
streets. Growers and vendors will sell seasonal, locally grown
produce, including vegetables, fruits, flowers, dairy products,
baked goods and ready-to-eat foods, as well as crafts and
local arts. The market will also feature cooking demonstrations,
educational programs and live music. It’s open Saturdays
from 8 a.m. until noon through Nov. 22. For more information,
visit www.austinfarmersmarket.org.
Austin Fit Marathon Training
Register for the Austin Fit Marathon Training Program. The
success rate of those who complete the program and enter and
run the marathon is outstanding! For more information, call
703-6596 or visit www.austinfit.com.
Austin Floorball Club This
fast-paced, Scandinavian sport resembles a cross between floor
hockey and indoor soccer. A basic floorball stick is provided;
all you need is a pair of sneakers. The Austin Floorball Club
is committed to fun, friendly, noncompetitive floorball play.
For playing times and locations, or for more information,
e-mail austin_floorball@yahoo.com
or call 477-5566, ext. 1219.
The Austin Fly Fishers meet
the third Thursday of each month in the Austin Northwest Recreation
Center, located at 2913 Northland Drive. Fly fishing begins
at 6 p.m. with a general meeting beginning at 7 p.m., followed
by announcements and a speaker. For more information, call
Constance Whiston at 916-4393.
Austin Meditation Center
Enjoy bhakti yoga with a vegetarian dinner and lecture Sundays
from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., along with mantra meditational techniques
for calming the mind and controlling the senses. Classes are
always free for children, teens, adults and community groups.
Mantra meditation is also offered, providing simple techniques
to calm the mind and control the senses. Yoga for all levels
is offered Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays from
5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Yoga for children is Sundays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. for
ages 4 to 8, and 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. for ages 8 to 12.
For the mindful, check out Yoga Philosophy on Tuesdays from
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The first class is free but registration
is required. For more information, call 472-YOGA or visit
www.austinmeditation.org.
Austin Outdoor Gear Kayaking
Classes offered include introduction, flat water, moving water,
whitewater and coastal. For more information and the current
schedule, call Wilderness Supply at 476-3712.
Austin Paddling Club is
for beginners, intermediates and experts, as well as river,
lake and ocean paddlers. Meetings are held monthly every second
Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 448-5171.
Austin Rugby Football Club
welcomes all to join the exciting game of New Zealand coaches
division-one rugby. The practice location is at the Burr Field
Complex, located at 6013 Loyola Lane. For more information,
call Abel at 736-7609.
Austin Runners’ Club
meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Run-Tex
south. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Duncan Park,
there is a social run for anyone interested in running with
a group. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. come out to the MoPac footbridge
on Town Lake for the midweek social scamper. For more information,
call 301-4245, 922-7828 or visit www.austinrunnersclub.org.
Austin Sierra Club The
general meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month at
the LCRA Hancock Building, located at 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the program starts at 7 p.m. For
more information, call 305-6296.
Austin Triathletes Club
meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30
p.m. at Matt’s el Rancho, located at 2613 South Lamar
Blvd. (just north of Manchaca and south of Oltorf). For more
information, call 499-4633 or visit www.austintriathletes.org.
The Basic Essentials of Health This
free program is for individuals who are interested in learning
wellness for the entire family and is presented monthly at
Northcross Shopping Center. For more information, call 451-6626.
Bhagavad-Gita Ongoing classes
are held on Tuesdays from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and include
meditation. Classes are free. The Austin Meditation Center
is located at 2307 Rio Grande St. For more information, call
472-9642.
Boggy Creek Farm Shop the
farm stand during Market Days for T.D.A.-certified organic
vegetables, flowers and herbs. The market is open year-round
on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The farm
is located two and a half miles east of downtown, at 3414
Lyons Road. For more information, visit www.boggycreekfarm.com.
Bone Marrow Support Network
The bone marrow stem-cell transplant support network, cosponsored
by the American Cancer Society and the Southwest Regional
Cancer Center, is an ongoing service for current cancer patients
and survivors. Patients undergoing bone-marrow or stem-cell
transplants are able to receive information and have direct
contact with others who have experienced the procedure. For
more information, call 421-4100.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meetings are for breast cancer patients only and take place
on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call Eva Villanueva at 919-1886.
Cancer Support Group Meetings
are open to people with cancer, their families and friends
the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Brackenridge
Hospital on the ninth floor. For more information, call 324-7994.
Central Texas Division of the National
Ovarian Cancer Coalition meets the first Tuesday
of each month at Riverbend Church, located at 4214 Capital
of Texas Highway in classroom 3B. For more information, visit
www.ovarian.org or call 1 (888) OVARIAN. Chaparral Ice offers
a free one-time “Learn to Skate” class every Saturday
at 12:15 p.m. and 1 p.m. for ages 6 and older, including adults.
This is a great opportunity to advance to one of their beginner
programs. For more information, call 252-8500 or visit www.chaparralice.com.
Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Blood
Pressure Screening This screening is $32 and takes
place the second Thursday of each month at Seton Medical Center,
located at 1201 W. 38 St., from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Appointments
are required. For more information, call 324-3162.
Climb Like a Girl. In the
spirit of women and adventure, whether a veteran or a beginner,
come experience the thrill of indoor climbing at R.E.I. each
Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come join the women of
Austin who enjoy this ever-growing sport. It’s free
if you own your own shoes or you can rent a pair from our
rental department for a small price. The first two Tuesdays
of every month are for women 18 and older. The last two Tuesdays
are for women 18 or younger. R.E.I. is located at 9901 Capitol
of Texas Highway North. For more information, call 343-5550.
Colorado River Walkers
meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month, at
the Lower Colorado River Authority cafeteria, located at 3701
Lake Austin Blvd. For more information, visit www.io.com/~zenteer/crw/index.html.
Diabetes Support Group offers
coping skills for the physical and emotional implications
of the disease. It meets every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
at Seton East Community Health Center. For more information,
call 324-4930.
Eco-detective Trail Walk
the trails at the Austin Nature Center, located at 301 Nature
Center Drive, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call
327-8180.
Eternal Way Center Wednesday
meditation services and lectures are held from 7 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. at 1122 S. Lamar Blvd. For more information, call 445-1080
or visit www.eternalway.org.
Exercise for New Moms This
class, taught by a certified instructor, gets your body back
in shape with low-impact, high-energy aerobics. Babies up
to eight months are welcome. New participants may begin at
any time. The class is at Seton Northwest Health Plaza on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration
is required and costs $30 for 10 sessions or $5 per session.
For more information, call 324-4450.
Finding Happiness from a Different
Source Enjoy a meditation and class on integrating
Buddha’s teachings into your daily lives with Western
Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Dekyi at Chittamani Buddhist Center.
Classes will take place on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Donations
are accepted. For more information, call 916-4444 for a free
brochure or visit www.meditationinaustin.org.
Family Program with Western Buddhist
nun Kelsang Dekyi Bring along the children for meditation
instruction and class on “What Buddha taught”
at the Chittamani Buddhist Center, located at 2919 Manchaca,
Ste. 102A. Donations are accepted. Classes are held on Saturdays
at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 916-4444 or visit
www.meditationinaustin.org.
4H Club Shooting Sports.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at Austin
Outdoor Gear & Guidance, located at 3411 N. Interstate
Highway 35. For more information, call 476-3712.
Guided Historic Walking Tours
Discover downtown historic treasures on foot during guided
weekend tours of the Capitol grounds and the Bremond Block,
Thursday through Sunday. For more information, call 478-0098.
Hatha Yoga Classes are based
on 12 basic postures emphasizing concentration, deep breathing
exercises, and relaxation techniques designed to integrate
body, mind and spirit. The focus is on yoga as a holistic,
spiritual lifestyle. Everyone is welcome. Classes meet Saturday
at 9:30 a.m. and Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Live Oak
Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 3315 El Salido Pkwy.
For more information, call 388-1162 or visit www.yogaadvaita.org.
Hiking Tour Enjoy scenic
views along the unique rock formations of Hueco Tanks, located
in El Paso or Big Bend County, on an upper or lower-level
hike. Tours last a minimum of two hours and begin at 9 a.m.,
9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. each Sunday. Reservations are required.
For more information, call (915) 849-6684.
Holographic Repatterning
These group healing sessions are designed to free us from
fear and limitations and empower us to create our dreams.
Ongoing classes are held Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30
p.m. Private sessions are also available. Each session is
$24. For more information call Nancy at 447-1879 or visit
dakini@texas.net.
Mantra Meditation Simple
techniques help you gain more control of your mind and senses
and find satisfaction within. These classes are for adults,
children, schools and community groups and are always free.
For more information, call the Austin Meditation Center at
472-9642.
Meditation for Children and Teens
Simple meditation techniques allow your child to
be more in control of his or her mind and senses and to find
self-acceptance. Classes meet every Friday from 4:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to learn too and classes
are always free. Special school programs are also available.
For more information, call the Austin Meditation Center at
472-9642. Movin’ Easy Dancewear. Our danceline is a
great resource for anyone. Updated weekly, the voice recording
contains current information on dance events, workshops, performances,
upcoming classes and job opportunities. The danceline number
is 416-5700, code 3262. You can also sign up for our monthly
e-mail newsletter, which lists performances for the month.
E-mail mktgeasy@swbell.net
to sign up.
Northwest Recreation Center Nooner
Basketball Get in shape and have fun playing basketball
during your lunch hour every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Recreation Center,
located at 2913 Northland Drive. There is a $2 fee for drop-ins.
For more information, call 458-4107.
Oasis Gardens Farmstand
A short trip out of central Austin takes you to a new organic
farmstand. The produce is vibrant and wonderful with cabbage,
broccoli, fresh greens and Brussels sprouts. The stand is
open Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and is located at 7516
Delway Lane east of Highway 183. For more information, visit
www.greenbuilder.com/oasisgardenscsa.
Optimal Health Institute of Austin
holds its open house every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come
and enjoy the beautiful property, learn about our program
and be our guest for dinner. For more information, call 261-5367.
Outdoor Adventures: A Component of the University of Texas
at Austin’s Division of Recreational Sports. Register
for a variety of instructional and recreational outdoor events
such as backpacking, biking, canoeing, outdoor rock climbing,
kayaking, hiking and rafting. U.T. affiliation is not required.
For more information, call 471-3116.
Overeaters Anonymous (O.A.)
Compulsive overeaters are invited to attend one of two new
weekly meetings of OA. We’re not a diet club and there
are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. The only requirement for membership
is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Members seek recovery
on three levels, following a 12-step program modeled after
Alcoholics Anonymous. Saturdays from 11 to noon we meet at
10010 Anderson Mill Road, Bldg. D, room 205, and Wednesdays
at 10 a.m. we meet at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church located
at 3913 Ave. B. For more information, call 327-2802.
Pflugerville Panda Bears
is a start-up sports exercise group for Austin-area folks
around 35to 45 years old (and their friends and family). Interested
in softball in the summer, soccer in the fall or basketball
in the winter? Give John Raymond a call at 990-2624 or visit
www.pflugervillepandabears@yahoo.com.
Protect Your Back: A Proven, Effective
Back Injury-Prevention Program Allow the American
Red Cross to give you a hands-on, practical course. For more
information, call 928-4271.
Qigong These Chinese self-healing
classes are offered at Clear Spring Studio, located at 3918-C
Far West Blvd., from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Tuesday.
The cost is $32 for four weeks. For more information, call
266-7926.
Run-Tex Training Run-Tex
sponsors training sessions starting at 5:45 p.m. around Town
Lake’s south shore beginning at Run-Tex, located at
422 Riverside Drive. The workouts are free and accommodate
all levels of runners. The Monday and Wednesday workouts are
for the more advanced crowd. Tuesdays and Thursdays are for
beginner and intermediate runners. For more information, call
472-3254.
She Climbs Rock Climbing Club
An all-female rock climbing club, our goal is to “put
women on rocks” through a caring and supportive environment.
We have weekly outings on Thursdays and monthly potlucks.
The potlucks are every third Sunday of the month at 6 p.m.
For more information, call 926-0941 or visit www.sheclimbs-Austin.org.
Sierra Club Running/Walking Group
Meetings are held every Sunday at 8 a.m. (all year long) beginning
at the steps of the Austin High School tennis courts. One
hour of exercise is followed by a breakfast/social hour at
a nearby restaurant. For more information, call Merle Miller
at 445-6223.
Skating, Hockey and Ringette Registration
is currently being held at Chaparral Ice. Call to find out
about the next “learn to skate in a week” class:
252-8500 or visit www.chaparralice.com
for more information.
Spiritual Principles and Relationships
is an ongoing weekly, one-hour program designed to
give you the tools to create empowering relationships and
a deeply meaningful life. The suggested donation is $7 and
all adults are welcome. Classes are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
at the Eternal Way Center, located at 1122 S. Lamar Blvd.
Call Michael Biles for details at 477-1119.
Sports Safety Training. This six-and-one-half-hour workplace
program is offered through the American Red Cross, or your
training facility, and features video and classroom instruction.
For more information, call Mary Edwards at 928-4271, ext.
239. STAR: Seniors in Training and Recreation Program. This
program features guest speakers discussing health- or fitness-related
topics and begins at 11:30 a.m. the final Thursday of each
month at The Hills Fitness Center, located at 4615 Bee Caves
Road. For more information, call 327-4881.
Stop the Week Wind down
after a busy week. Learn to meditate, chant prayers and relax,
followed by food and drink at the Chittamani Buddhist Center,
Fridays at 6:30 p.m .The center is located at 2919 Manchaca,
Ste.102A (at S. Lamar Blvd.). For more information, call 916-4444
or visit www.meditationinaustin.org.
Stumpy Hollow Nature Hike
Take a guided nature hike through the trails of Inks Lake
State Park from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. Bring
good walking shoes, water and a hat. Meet at the parking lot
across from the park office. For more information, call (512)
793-2223.
T’ai Chi Ch’uan
T’ai chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures
that are designed to increase one’s power and agility.
This exercise helps improve range of motion and lung capacity,
placing special emphasis on balance. Participants can enjoy
reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. The cost is $36
for six weeks and reservations are recommended. Classes take
place every Monday at The Human Potential Center, located
at 2007 Bert Ave. For more information, visit www.humanpotentialcenter.org
or call 441-8988.
Trail Maintenance Volunteers
are invited to the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve to help
us repair portions of trails, control erosion and make our
trails safe for everyone to enjoy. For more information, call
327-7622 or e-mail to
hike@wildbasin.org.
Travis Audubon Society meets
monthly every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Camp Mabry, building
82. For more information, call 926-8751.
Tri-Fit Triathlon Training. Are you looking to fine-tune your
swimming, biking or running skills, complete your first triathlon
or just balance your fitness routine? Then train to be tri-fit!
Learn the latest triathlon-training techniques in one of Ironsmith’s
highly personalized classes. All ability levels are welcome.
Class fees include access to our state-of-the-art fitness
facilities during the duration of the course and the tri-fit
training handbook. Preregistration is required. Call 454-4766
or visit www.fitnessdoctors.com.
Volksport, Volksmarch, or Volkswalk
Although you’re likely not familiar with these
terms, this activity started in Europe, as the names might
suggest. This group hosts noncompetitive walking events that
you start when you’re ready within a three- or four-hour
window. Each walker receives a map of the route and walks
the length of their choice. For more information, visit www.walktexas.org.
Vegetarian Dinner, Meditation and
Lecture is held every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
at the Austin Meditation Center, located at 2307 Rio Grande
St. The suggested donation for dinner is $3. Call 472-9642
or visit www.austinmeditation.org.
Walking Wild Cave Tour
Take a guided tour to the large and interesting Gorman Cave.
The hike includes a beautiful three-mile, round-trip hike
over hill country terrain. Good hiking shoes and a flashlight
are required. Please, no children under 6. Walks are held
every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, from 9:15 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and reservations
are recommended. For more information, call (325) 628-3240.
Westlake Farmers Market Browse
booths of more than 35 vendors selling fresh, organic vegetables,
fruits and much more. The market is open year-round, from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot of Westlake High School,
located at 4100 Westbank Drive, between Loop 360 (Capital
of Texas Highway) and Bee Caves Road. For more information,
call Pamela Boyar at 280-1976 or visit www.WestlakeFarmersMarket.com.
Wild Basin Preserve Tours
are available including special tours occasionally offered
during the weekend. Call for meeting times. The preserve is
located at Loop 360, one mile north of Bee Caves Road. For
more information, call 327-7622 or visit www.wildbasin.org.
Wild Basin Tour-Guide Training. If you would like to learn
the wild plants, animals and geology of the Central Texas
Hill Country, stop by the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve any
Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon for your free certification.
For more information, call 327-7622.
Wild Goose Qigong Qigong
(sometimes spelled “Chi Kung”) is a type of exercise
developed in ancient China. It combines physical and mental
techniques to increase and circulate one’s “qi”
or internal energy. Wild Goose Qigong uses the flowing and
graceful movements of geese. Classes are held each Monday
at The Human Potential Center, located at 2007 Bert Ave. There
is a fee of $5 and reservations are recommended. For more
information, call 441-8988 or visit www.humanpotentialcenter.org.
Women’s Roadrunner Hockey
meets at Chaparral Ice on Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon. New
and experienced players are invited. The eight-week session
costs $130. For more information, call Leslie at 252-8500.
The Wright House Wellness Center
Long Term Survivors is for anyone who has known their HIV
diagnosis for six years or more. The support group meets in
eight-week sessions every Monday night at 6 p.m., and is facilitated
by a licensed psychologist. The group is free to all clients
of the Wright House Wellness Center. “Wednesday Wellness”
is a support group for anyone who has known their HIV diagnosis
for five years or less. For more information or to become
a client, call The Wright House Wellness Center at 467-0088.
Yoga at McKinney Roughs
Reduce stress using breathing techniques and stretching exercises
to improve relaxation, flexibility, strength and concentration.
Classes cost $10 per visit and are held every Wednesday from
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The first visit is half price. For more information,
call 303-5073.
Yoga and Meditation for Children
Classes for children 4 to 10 are held every Sunday at the
Austin Meditation Center from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. The first
class is free. Reservations are required. For more information,
call 472-YOGA (9642).
Yoga and Meditation for Teens
This class is for ages 11 to 16 and is held on Sundays at
the Austin Meditation Center from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The
first class is free. Reservations are required. For more information,
call 472-YOGA (9642).
Yoga Philosophy This free
class is held on Tuesdays from 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the
Austin Meditation Center. Reservations are required For more
information, call 472-YOGA (9642).
Yoga for Your Life, Especially for
Seniors Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays at
Café Dance Studio, located at 3307-B Hancock Drive,
from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call 459-8066.
Throughout
July
Children’s
Day At Art Park |
 Children
can experience the magic of the arts at
Children’s Day Art Park, Wednesday
mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. at Symphony Square (located
at Eleventh Street and Red River). This
exciting summer program features local musicians,
dancers, storytellers, magicians, mimes
and craft people. Youngsters can visit the
Instrumental Petting Zoo, where they can
see, touch and play with different instruments,
talk to symphony musicians and hear them
play their instruments, watch a Ballet Folklorio,
as well as hear a country and western band.
They also can follow a real pied piper along
the Lemonade Trail to the Magic Oak Tree
and try their hand at different art projects
under the art tent. Cost is 50 cents for
each child and adults are free when accompanied
by a child. For more information, visit
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Free Yoga Classes at Ruta Maya
Enjoy free hatha flow yoga classes at Ruta Maya coffeehouse.
All customers are invited to attend classes offered daily:
Mondays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Introduction to pilates,
Tuesdays at 9 a.m. - hatha flow, Wednesdays at 8 a.m. - hatha
flow, Thursdays at 9 a.m. - hatha flow. For more information,
call 707-9637 or visit www.rutamaya.net.
Kids Karate Camp This camp
is designed to give children ages 5 to 11 a way to enhance
the quality of their lives by exploring various “life
skills” through martial arts training and principles.
Have fun doing Karate, kids self-defense, bully and stranger
danger, swimming, sports and games. Each session is a great
learning experience. The Kids Karate Camp will take place
from 9 a.m. to noon: July 12 to 16, July 19 to 23 and July
26 to 30. Cost is $105 for each week. For more information,
call 327-2900 or visit www.austinmartialarts.com.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Each Thursday in July, the Wildflower Center and Texas Parks
and Wildlife present an animal-themed program, allowing interaction
with live animals. Each week you can interact with real, live
animals - snakes, bats, birds, bugs and more - learning about
their habits and habitats. Admission to this animal-friendly
series is $1 and the program takes place at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
For more information, call 292-4200.
Sister Circles Registration
Join other strong women who seek balance between work, rest
and play. Learn to tap into the potential of the Universe
to bring your life purpose to manifest. Sister Circles are
a series of gatherings twice per month for 6 months that occur
insychrony with the phases of the moon the seasons and astrology.
Fourteen hour gatherings Saturday and Sunday mornings or eve
August 14 and 15 thru January 23 and 24. Contact full spectrum
healing. Childcare available. Early registration begins July
1 and ends July 30. These gatherings will take place from
August 15 through January 24. For more information or to register,
call 288-3618.
July 1
Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Tour Take a
guided tour and see many of the unique geological and natural
features of the Hill Country and Inks Lake State Park from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants are expected to have basic canoe
skill; if not please attend a skills clinic prior to taking
part in this program. Wheelchair accessible if transferrable.
Cost is $5 for Texas State Park Pass members, $6 for non-members,
$5 for senior citizens and $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations
are required. For more information, call 793-2223.
July 2
The Fear of Singing This group assists people
in overcoming their fear of singing from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. This will be facilitated in a small group setting (with
a New York influence). All styles and levels of singing are
welcome. Seating is limited for this free workshop located
at 500 E. St. Elmo, Room C. For more information and to register,
call 479-5004, visit www.marcilynne.com or e-mail marci@marcilynne.com.
Texas State Park Slide Show
Come to the ampitheater for an overview of the Texas State
Parks, and find out about many hidden treasures
that are a part of the state park system. This event will
take place from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call
793-2223.
July 2 to 4
Stagefright Lifefright Stagefright, the fear
of standing in front of an audience, is ranked the #1 fear
by an astounding number of people. In its grips, we are unable
to be our best and share our unique performance gifts. Whether
you are giving a presentation at work, speaking at a city
council meeting or a professional entertainer, this interactive
workshop provides the techniques and tips for trading in those
anxious jitters by showing our best when the pressure is on.
Through presentations, demonstrations, experiential practice
with partners and in small groups, we will explore: nine specific
trade secrets for singing or speaking in public, how to use
your voice as an emotional outlet, the joy and power of present
time and much more. These workshops will take place June 2
from 8 to 10 p.m., June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. and June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Omega at the Crossings.
For more information or to register, call (877) 944-3003 or
e-mail registration@eomega.com.
July 4
Independence Day Program The National History
Museum of the Pacific War and the city of Fredericksburg will
host a parade and program. The parade will take pace at 10
a.m. on Main Street with the program following in Market Square.
For more information, call (830) 997-4379.
July 5 to 9
Outerspace Beam me up, Scotty! This camp
is perfect for aspiring astronauts, stargazing students and
rowdy rocketeers. Kids will enjoy hearing stories, making
spacey artwork, stargazing with a tabletop planetarium and
more. Join us for a fun week of interplanetary exploration!
Suitable for children ages 4 to 6. This camp will meet at
the Austin Children’s Museum, located at 201 Colorado
St. from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Fees are $117 per week for premier
members, $129 for basic members and non-members. For more
information or to register, call 472-2499, ext. 201 or visit
www.austinkids.org.
July 6
Volunteers Needed at the Wright House The
Wright House Wellness Center hosts the fourth annual summer
fundraiser, “A Midsummer’s Night” on July
10, and volunteer’s are needed. From planning to setting
up and breaking down the event there are many ways to lend
a hand. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community
and make sure people living with H.I.V./A.I.D.S., cancer and
hepatitis C receive the services they need to live, relax,
feel better and feel supported. Volunteer orientation will
be held on July 6. For more information, call 467-0088, ext.
17 or e-mail leah@thewrighthouse.org.
Spiritwalker - Introduction to Core
Shamanism Utilizing the way of the shaman, connect
with inner levels of reality, awareness and experience to
find your spirit helpers and teachers, those who are intimately
connected with our life purpose and who provide us with power,
protection, knowledge and support. This free seminar will
take place at at Omega at the Crossings at 13500 F.M. 2769,
from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For reservations or more information,
please call 258-7243 or visit www.omegacrossings.com.
July 7
Games Night at Central Market No Kidding
is an all-volunteer, non-profit social club for couples and
singles who, for whatever reasons, are not parents. Join us
for games night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Central Market
located at 4001 N. Lamar. For more information, call 294-7930
or visit www.austinnokidding.org.
July 10
The How’s and Why’s of Being a Healthy
Vegetarian Enjoy a meditation session and a lecture
from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required and the
cost is $20. A vegetarian dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
The class will meet at the Austin Meditation Center, located
at 2307 Rio Grande. For more information, call 472-YOGA (9642)
or visit www.austinmeditation.org.
San Antonio Botanical Garden Family
Art Day The San Antonio Garden will be the beautiful
setting for 15 large scale sculptures created by the renowned
San Antonio artist, Danville Chadbourne. The works, reminiscent
of artifacts from some unknown culture, are created primarily
of earthy materials such as high fired ceramic, stone, concrete
and bronze. Coupled with the outdoor beauty of the gardens,
these primitively-inspired pieces will harmonize wonderfully
with the grounds and provide an extra element of enjoyment
for visitors to the Botanical Garden this summer. Art-themed
activities for the whole family will take place from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Visitors can expect an array of art and garden crafts
as well as opportunities to meet with Danville Chadbourne
and discuss his work during walking tours of the exhibit.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 3 through
13 and $3 for senior citizens, military personnel and students.
For more information, call (210) 829-5100 or visit www.sabot.org.
Simple Sounds Concert in the Cave
This is a unique way to enjoy the park in the “original
indoors.” Local acoustic artists bring “the live
music capital of the world” to the beautiful Hill Country.
The concert will be followed by a hot chocolate and coffee
social where you get to meet the artists. Fees are $10 for
TCP members and $12 for nonmembers; $11 for senior citizens;
and $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations are required.
For more information, call (877) 441-2283, (512) 756-4680
or visit www.longhorncaverns.com.
Watermelon Festival Join
the Austin Farmer’s Market for the Second Annual Watermelon
Festival. Enjoy fresh squeezed watermelon juice, recipes and
watermelon wedges as well as a seed spitting contest and much
more. It will be truckloads of fun when several area farms
bring in their sweetest, juiciest watermelons and cantaloupes.
The festival will take place at Republic Square Park located
at Fourth Street and Guadalupe from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more
information, call 236-0074 or visit www.austinfarmersmarket.org.
July 10 & 11
Guided Hikes Meet at the parking lot off
RR 2222 and Creek Mountain Road for a 4-mile guided hike.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. Please arrive
on time. The hike will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. To arrange group tours or for more information, call
Jeff Hershey, park manager, at 459-7269 or Nancy Murphy at
323-0544.
Spirit Echoes Fine Art Festival
Over 100 artists from across the U.S. were juried by a panel
of art professionals to exhibit at this premier indoor event.
A wonderful array of hand crafted unique jewelry, paintings
and sculpture will be for sale, as well as works of wood,
ceramics, blown glass and more! From abstract contemporary
art to Texas landscapes. Come and enjoy! The festival will
take place form 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 10 and 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. on July 11 at the Crockett Center, located at 6301
East Highway 290 (just east of Interstate Highway 35, exit
238). Cost is $4 for adults and teens and $2 for children,
all children under 7 are free. For more information, call
345-0706 or e-mail melodie@spiritechoes.com.
Yoga Flight National Yoga
teacher certification coming to Austin. All levels are welcome:
yoga seekers to experienced instructors. Don’t miss
this innovative, focused yoga training program offering A.C.E.
and A.F.A.A. C.E.U.’s in one professional practical
weekend taught by nationally certified trainers and yoga specialists!
Space is limited. Register today! Namaste. For more information,
call (877) FLY-YOGA (359-9642) or visit www.yogaflight.com.
July 11
No Kidding Monthly Supper Our club for child
free couples and singles hosts this perfect way to end the
weekend. Come to Threadgill’s World Headquarters, located
at 301 W. Riverside Dr. at 5:45 p.m. for dinner. For more
information, call 294-7930 or visit www.austinnokidding.org.
Living Well Implement new
patterns into your life so that health and well-being flow
naturally towards you. Learn how you can enrich and mend your
body, mind, heart and soul and reduce the draining effects
of stressful events within and without. This free seminar
will take place at at Omega at the Crossings at 13500 F.M.
2769, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For reservations or more information,
please call 258-7243 or visit www.omegacrossings.com.
July 12 to 16
Cooking with Math This camp has everything
aspiring kitchen helpers need to hone their cooking skills
and their math skills. Campers will enjoy practicing their
chef skills! All recipes are geared to single servings, so
every child will make each of the two daily recipes from start
to finish. (Please note that if your child has serious food
allergies, this might not be the camp for them). Suitable
for children ages 4 to 6. This camp will meet at the Austin
Children’s Museum, located at 201 Colorado St from 1:30
p.m. to 5 p.m. Fees are $117 per week for Premier members,
$129 for basic members and non-members. For more information
or to register, call 472-2499, ext. 201 or visit www.austinkids.org.
July 13
Austin Skiers Meeting This non-profit social
club continues to offer great deals on group snow adventure
vacations, as well as a variety of fun social and sporting
activities throughout the year. Austin Skiers provides the
opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. We will
be discussing the upcoming U.S., Canadian, European and Exotic
Southern Vacations for the 2004 to 2005 ski season. Learn
about year-round sports and social activities. Refreshments
will be served, including a cash bar. This meeting is free.
and will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Red Lion
Inn (at the crossroads of Highway 290 and Interstate Highway
35). For more information, call 335-3662 or visit www.austinskiers.org.
July 16
Family Fun Night Join the Austin’s
Children Museum and Matt the Electrician for after hours fun
with musical performances, hands-on craft activities and light
snacks. Prices are $2 for museum members, $7.50 for general
admission, $5.50 for children ages 12 to 23 months and free
for children 11 months and under. Families will have the opportunity
to explore the museum’s newest featured exhibit, Bats
in My World. Bat crafts and education stations will be available
for a more in-depth exploration of our nocturnal friends.
Visitors can hang upside down like a bat or step inside a
giant pair of bat ears to hear a whisper! For more information
and parking directions, call 472-2499 or visit www.austinkids.org.
Ballet East Fundraiser
Summertime, and the living is easy, or it would be if someone
else would do the cooking! Ballet East Dance Company and the
Metz Recreation Center hear your summertime blues. We’re
firing up the grills to offer our hot summer seller “The
Barbeque Plate”. The plate includes: quarter chicken,
sausage, beans and world-class potato salad, garnished with
pickles, onions, bread and iced tea. Cost is $5 per plate
and for orders of 10 or more, we will deliver. Take a break
from the kitchen and support activities for young people at
the Metz Recreation Center and Ballet East’s after-school
dance program. Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to
2 p.m. at the Metz Recreation Center, located at 2407 Canterbury
St. For more information, call 385-2838 or 478-8716 or e-mail
mendestein@juno.com.
July 17
Bluegrass in the Park Wayne Brooks and the
Piney Grove Ramblers will perform with his bluegrass band
for your entertainment. Come watch his enjoyable show for
a fun family evening at Inks Lake State Park from 7 p.m. to
8 p.m. For more information, call 793-2223.
July 19 to 23
Mighty Math Rangers Whoever thought math
could be so much fun? In this new camp, your kids will turn
into mathematical superheroes via our sneaky math. Make a
superhero costume. Puzzles, math music, counting, shapes,
building and more, your child won’t even know its math
until the learning has already taken place. Suitable for children
ages 4 to 6. This camp will meet at the Austin Children’s
Museum, located at 201 Colorado St from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fees are $117 per week for premier members, $129 for basic
members and non-members. For more information or to register,
call 472-2499, ext. 201 or ext. 0 or visit www.austinkids.org.
July 20
Golf as Spiritual Practice This workshop
is designed to make your golf experience more fun, more meaningful
and produce lower scores. It offers a unique insight into
golf and life with some traditional golf instruction, but
drawing primarily upon Harvey Penick’s wisdom of working
with the pupil, not teaching a technique or selling the latest
club fad. This free seminar will take place at Omega at the
Crossings at 13500 F.M. 2769, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For
reservations or more information, please call 258-7243 or
visit www.omegacrossings.com.
Taste
Of Austin |
 The
Central Texas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation (C.F.S.) hosts their annual fundraiser,
Taste of Austin, on July 29 from 6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. at the Design Center of Austin
(located at 3601 South Congress). Dubbed
“a celebration of cinema and cuisine,”
attendees will be treated to a star-studded
evening of fine dining, music, silent auctions
and a celebrity impersonator. Last year’s
event drew over 400 people and raised $7,000
for Cystic Fibrosis medical research, clinics
and programs. Taste of Austin boasts an
impressive roster of participating restaurants
including: Cool River Cafe, Bellagio, Crimson,
Gumbo’s and The Brown Bar, Jeffrey’s,
La Traviata, Lucy’s Cakes, Maudie’s
Cafe, Ranch 616, Siena and Y Bar and Grill,
among others. Individual tickets are $50
and can be purchased by calling 388-1744. |
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July 30
No Kidding Drinks Night No Kidding is an
all-volunteer, non-profit social club for couples and singles
who, for whatever reasons, are not parents. Enjoy drinks at
6:00 p.m. For more information and the location, call 294-7930
or visit www.austinnokidding.org.
July 31
Austin Fireflies Monthly Bead Makers Gathering. Bead making
(also known as Lampworking) involves the manipulation of hot
glass with a torch. It includes such arts as glass bead making,
glass sculpting, marble making and off-hand glassblowing.
Please join us for demonstrations, show and tell and the exchange
of ideas and techniques at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place
at Blue Moon Glassworks, located at 5241 North Lamar Blvd.
For more information, call 380-0770 or visit www.austinbluemoon.com.
July 31 & August
1
Blue Moon Trail Ride. Hill Country State
Natural Area Partners will hold this event featuring a late
evening ride under the full Texas blue moon. Come join us
for this exciting and fun event that only occurs once in a
blue moon. Breakfast will be served to all registered riders
and guests Saturday morning. Registration will take place
on June 31 at 7:30 a.m., a morning ride will begin at 9 a.m.
and the evening ride will begin at 8 p.m., weather permitting.
All proceeds from this ride will be used for future upgrades
and improvements at the park. For more information and updates,
visit www.hcsnap.net
or call (830) 796-4413.
August 1
Stars of Maximum Dance Former principals
of Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco
Ballet of Caracas come together for a program of fascinating
dancescapes. An innovative program combining the beauty and
ethereality of traditional classical ballet with the originality
and creativity of modern dance. Don’t miss this performance
at 5 p.m. at One World Theater, located at 7701 Bee Caves
Road. To purchase tickets, call 32-WORLD (329-6753) or visit
www.maximumdancecompany.com. |
