Category: Events
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Field Day at Palm Park
We invite your neighborhood to join us at Waller Creek Conservancy’s Field Day at Palm Park on May 12! (Flyer attached) As part of a community grant from St. David’s, WCC will host free, family-friendly Field Day on May 12 at Palm Park. Families can enjoy field day games for kids, raffle with great prizes, nourishing snacks, and more! The…
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2011 East Cesar Chavez Holiday Party!
Another great holiday party has come and gone. It was encouraging to see so many new people share in the holiday cheer. We had residents, business owners, elected officials and other dignitaries joining in on the fun. Our unofficial count was about 110 guests. This would not have been possible if not for the generous donations from…
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Interested in Hosting a National Night Out Event on October 4th?
Neighborhoods throughout Austin are invited to the 28th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday October 4, 2011. There are two parts to the annual event. From 5 to 7 p.m., there will be a Kick-Off Party at Mueller Master Community, 4550 Mueller Blvd., with FOOD, GAMES and CRIME PREVENTION INFORMATION. This is free and open…
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East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Business Mixer
The next East Cesar Chavez Business Mixer has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 14th, 6:00PM at CTC Headquarters, 1102 East Cesar Chavez Street. There is a food trailer available and we are looking for donations for beer and wine. This is a family friendly event, so feel free to bring your kids. Up for discussion…
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Happy Anniversary to Festival Beach Community Garden!
Congratulations to the Festival Beach Community Garden on reaching their first anniversary! The garden held an official Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 4th. Mayor Lee Leffingwell proclaimed the day “Festival Beach Community Garden Day.” Sustainable Food Center Board President Sara Bohn, Austin Parks and Recreation Director Sarah Hensley, Austin Parks Foundation Board President Jill…
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ECC’s First Annual Homes Tour a Big Success!
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 22nd, ECC neighbors with historic homes opened their doors and shared their stories with about 50 guests who explored our communal history, learned practical approaches to home preservation, and met more neighbors. We want to extend our appreciation to all the families and volunteers especially our UT intern, Julie…
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RBJ Senior Residential Center Master Plan update
The RBJ Senior Residential Center Master Plan update is now online! Community meetings for residents and neighbors held over the last few months have been very positive. Continued support by our neighborhood could possibly double the number of truly affordable housing units for seniors, as well as add services that could be used by RBJ residents…
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Economic Development Happy Hour a Huge Success!
In May, our Economic Development Committee hosted a happy hour meet-up for neighborhood business owners. The event brought together more than 25 business owners and employees who got to know one another and shared their experience doing business in our neighborhood. In addition to hearing feedback on what we as a neighborhood can do to…