Science Fiction Meets Westerns
The original exhibition Cowboys in Space and Fantastic Worlds is now on view at Bullock Texas State History Museum until December 1. The exhibition highlights more than 150 years of pop culture and sheds light on the influence of Westerns in science fiction. Visitors...
Autism Seminar
An “Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)” seminar will take place on September 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Easterseals, located at 8505 Cross Park Drive #120 in Austin. The seminar is designed for families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Austin Birth Awards
The Hive and Partners in Parenting (PIP) will be hosting this year’s Austin Birth Awards on Friday, September 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening is designed to recognize Austin’s outstanding birth professionals including obstetricians, midwives, doulas, therapists,...
A Day for Moms
The Mommie Support Network welcomes moms across Central Texas to the A Day for Mom Conference on September 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church McKinney Christian Ministry Center Building in Georgetown. Moms can connect with other moms,...
Stepping Up Philanthropy
Far beyond merely connecting children with their communities, Stepping Stone Schools create ‘philanthropreneurs’ connected ethically and morally in service to their communities. Each year, the proceeds raised by the school age children are donated to the Ronald...
Free Day of Yoga
For the 21st year, Austin yoga teachers and studios unite to bring Austin and neighboring communities free yoga classes all day on Labor Day, Sep. 2. Austinites will have the opportunity to try yoga, meet instructors and experience different styles of yoga free of...
Kids Baking Championship
Austin’s own Dharma Sabapathy, age 11, will be one of nine featured contestants during the next season of Kids Baking Championship on Food Network. The show returned with new back-to-back episodes on August 12, with weekly new episodes airing on Mondays at 8 p.m. CT....
Head Start
Local nonprofit organization Child Inc and Austin ISD (AISD) have been awarded grants to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to more than 1,600 children and their families in Travis County. The services began Aug. 20. Head Start and Early Head...
Anonymous Alerts
The Texas School for the Deaf has partnered with Anonymous Alerts to provide a state-of-the-art school safety app. Through an anonymous two-way communication channel, the app allows students, staff, teachers, and parents in the school community to anonymously submit...
Conference for Moms
Moms can connect and learn from each other at the Mommie Support Network’s annual conference. With breakout sessions, inspirational speakers and a supportive environment, A Day for Moms Conference provides mothers with time to focus on their mental, physical and...
Biking for a Cause
A family-friendly bike ride returns this fall to raise funds supporting breast cancer fighters and survivors. Now in its 11th year, the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride will be held Sept. 21 in Martindale. Organizers are currently registering riders and teams, as well as...
Snorkel Tours
Central Texans will soon have the chance to see a spring-fed lake in a whole new way. Texas State University in San Marcos has unveiled its new guided public course called Splash into Science. Participants will learn about the unique history and habitat of Spring Lake...