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  1. Nov 12

    Austin Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an IT Application Developer Senior! Work includes creating and maintaining custom business application solutions, designing and customizing software for Department use, and more. APPLY TODAY at:

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  2. Nov 12

    Big Stacy Pool will be closed Nov. 16–19. for maintenance. Contractors will: 📌 Install a new pool pump + motor 📌 Repair a section of the pool deck 👉 More info:

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  3. Nov 11

    Native American grandmothers; Indigenous to Texas A family photo from the exhibit’s curators, Amy Heath, a Member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, showing her great-grandmother circa 1924. 🔎

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    Nov 10

    Interested in serving on a board/commission? At the next , the deputy city clerk will discuss how to apply + commissioners will share their experiences! ⏰Wed., Dec. 8, 5PM-6PM 💻 📌Presented by

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  5. Nov 10

    Colony Park District Park Playground and Fitness Trail won an Austin Green Award 🏆 for its approach to making green space more accessible and equitable for an underserved community. 👉 More info:

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    Nov 8

    Join us for "Of The Earth: Medicinal Plants of Pease Park" - a presentation and native plant walk with Marika Alvarado who will share her expertise in healing using Native methods handed down to her from Apache women in her family.

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  7. Nov 9

    Únase al Plan Comunitario de Austin/Condado de Travis. Hablaremos de las necesidades en su comunidad. 🗓 jueves, 18 de noviembre 🕡 6:30-8pm 📍 Evento en línea 📌 Regístrese en: Interpretación en español 👉 Mas información en

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  8. Nov 9

    Join Austin/Travis County Community Health Plan to share about health concerns in your community. 🗓 Thurs, Nov. 18 🕡 6:30-8pm 📍 Online 📌 Register: Unable to join virtually? Tune in to KAZI 88.7 FM from 6-7pm 👉 More info:

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  9. Retweeted
    Nov 6

    We are blown away by the generosity of this community each and every time rolls around. To our virtual and in-person volunteers, all of our leaders, partners, sponsors and giveback businesses - THANK YOU for showing our parks, trails & green spaces some love today!

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  10. Nov 9

    Contemporary art by Indigenous Texans: Amy Heath Landscape of home: Painting by Amy Heath 🔎Learn more about Native American History in Texas:

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  11. Nov 8

    Join us for the Veterans Pocket Park Ribbon Cutting ceremony this Thursday! 🗓 November 11 🕤 9:30 AM 📍 2200 Veterans Dr. This is an outdoor park event, please dress comfortably. There is limited parking on the street near the site. 👉 More info:

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  12. Nov 5

    Free art and music performance outdoors in Onion Creek Metropolitan Park at 2 & 3pm on WED. NOV. 10. Learn about the El Camino Real de los Tejas with musician Brian Beattie and artist Valerie Fowler with their "Crankie" performance.

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    Nov 5

    People can play in the water again near Sculpture Falls, but be cautious. ⚠ Toxins could return. Avoid swimming if the water is warm or stagnant or if you see scum, a film, or algae mats. 👉 Read the news release: (1/2)

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  14. Nov 4

    Parent Nutrition Workshop and Fresh Food Distribution at Givens Recreation Center. The Workshop will include a complimentary grocery box from Farmshare Austin's Fresh for Less program. Wednesday, November 17th 6p.m.-7p.m. Givens Recreation Center 3811 E 12th St. 512-974-2430

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  15. Nov 4

    Celebrate the El Camino Real with local artists Valerie Fowler and Brian Beattie at Onion Creek Metropolitan Park for 🔎Learn more about Native American History in Texas:

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  16. Nov 4

    Contemporary art by Indigenous Texans: Jennifer Walton Native American Homelands Art Exhibit: Watercolor by Jennifer Walton. 🔎Learn more about Native American History in Texas:

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  17. Nov 3

    Caminos, an teen leadership program, is receiving an award from the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Central Texas Region Outstanding Arts and Humanities Program.🏆 The award will be given on Thursday, November 4 at their annual workshop in Temple, TX. 👏

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    Nov 3

    The picnic tables in Kingsbury Commons will be used on Saturday, 11/6, for an Austin High School Reunion between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you are planning to host a small gathering in Pease Park on Saturday, we recommend bringing blankets for the Great Lawn during this time.

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    Nov 2

    ✨ kicks off next Friday, Nov. 12! ✨ Get ready to immerse yourself in ’s free, 10-night display of illuminated art created by teams of visionary local artists, landscape architects and designers.

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    Nov 1

    Apps for the 2023 Artist Access Program are open!💃 The program provides free or low-cost rehearsal spaces to performance artists + the opportunity to perform at 4 of the city-owned cultural centers for free. 🗓Due Dec. 15, 2021 📌 👉

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