Hush Hush Music Bash for Kids
On October 3, the Domain joins forces with LiveMom.com and Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child to host the Hush Hush Music Bash, a free music festival for kids. The festival takes place at the Amy Donovan Plaza in Domain II from 4 to 7 p.m. The live acts include Elizabeth...
Girl Scouts Thank Firefighters
For the fifth year, Girl Scouts from Walnut Creek/Delco-Simond honored their local firefighters. The girls, who ranged in age from the youngest Daisies to the oldest Seniors and Ambassadors, served dinner and expressed their appreciation in the days around September...
New Website for MAMAs Austin
The Mother Attorney Mentoring Association, (MAMAs Austin) announced its new public face, www.MAMAsAustin.org. The 501(c)(3) organization recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and has over 430 members. The group focuses on professional development, networking...
Partnership Creates SAFE Alliance
Austin Children's Shelter and SafePlace have joined forces to create SAFE. The new organization will deliver comprehensive services and address the spectrum of needs for individuals and families affected by violence and abuse. “We formed a partnership 2 ½ years ago...
3M Mentors Local High School Teachers
This school year, students at two Leander ISD high schools will benefit from their teachers’ “summer camp” experience at 3M’s Teachers Working in Science and Technology (TWIST) program, a paid, full-time mentoring program for community educators. For six weeks this...
Hear New Learning Strategies for Down Syndrome
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas is offering a class on reading and math strategies for children with Down syndrome. Assistant Professor Chris Lemons from Vanderbilt University will present his recent findings on reading interventions for students with...
Camp For All Visits Dell Children’s
Camp For All, a non-profit that helps children and adults with illnesses and special needs, brought the experience of summer camp to patients and families at Dell Children’s Medical Center in August. Various camp activities were set up throughout the hospital for...
Study Finds Marijuana Use Down Among Teens
Since 2002, the proportion of adolescents reporting marijuana use has decreased, and more young adolescents report strong disapproval of marijuana use, according to new research from the UT School of Social Work. The study, led by social work professor Christopher...
Credit Unions Fund Middle School Program Expansion
A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU) and University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) have donated $500,000 to bring the RAISEup Texas program to more middle schools in Central Texas. RAISEup Texas, a program of E3 Alliance, is a targeted, whole-school approach to improving...
TxDoT Offers Back to School Driving Tips
Now that the school year is under way, students are walking and riding bicycles to school. TxDOT reminds drivers to remain alert and exercise caution when driving through school zones this season. In 2014, 663 motor vehicle crashes occurred in Texas school zones. ...
School Supply Donations Sought
Easter Seals Central Texas is seeking donations for their Back to School Fair on August 22. They need the following items: - Backpacks of all sizes, colors, and styles (pre-K through high school) - Glue, white liquid, 8 oz. - Glue sticks - Supply box - Pencils -...
Texas Teen Book Festival Announces Lineup
The full lineup of more than 30 authors appearing at the Texas Teen Book Festival on Sept. 26 has been unveiled, and it represents some of the most popular and critically acclaimed authors in the Young Adult genre. The keynote speaker is Emmy Award-winning actress and...
