MAY 18 | AUSTIN ALPHA POETRY HAPPY HOUR FEATURING XPLICIT

The Austin Alpha Foundation present Alpha Poetry Happy Hour on Friday, May 18th from 7:30 p.m.- 11:30p.m.

Join us for an exciting social event full of live entertainment, were you will relax, laugh, smile, and be educated through the art of spoken word.

Featuring St. Loius very own spoken word artist Xplicit.

No cover. Free food, drinks, and an artist showcase. Plus, the "Ice Cold" DJ LB9 will be in the mix!

Feel free to invite your friends and family. Must be 23+. Upscale casual attire recommended. Doors Open at 7:30p.m.
Drinks & Wine poured promptly at 8 p.m. Artist Perform from 9:06p.m. - til

*Wine will be served while supplies last. Your timeliness is appreciated. Space is limited, so please RSVP online.

Proceeds from this event will go to benefit the Austin Chapter of Meals on Wheels.

FMI: web | email | tel: 832.790.0488

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MAY 18 | BLACKOUT 2012: "THE COLORED MUSEUM"

Experience the power of satire in this year's Black Out production, "The Colored Museum". Written in the 1970's, comedy is used to highlight Black experiences that still ring true today for the Black community.

Once again, Texas Empowerment Academy presents a story to inform and inspire. Fifth through ninth graders put together a show that has a meaning and in the process, they learn what it truly means to be an artist. Don't miss out on experiencing a powerful performance and don't miss out on supporting young artists!

Showtimes are Friday, May 18th at 7pm and Saturday, May 19th at 2pm & 7pm at the Long Center. Tickets or now on sale for $12.00, if you purchase 10 or more tickets you will receive a discount. Please call for more information.



FMI: web | email | tel: 494.1076

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MAY 20 | WITH A PASSION PRESENTS CHOCOLATE CITY

Looking for aspiring designers who may want to be included in my upcoming fashion show. Specifically looking for Plus Size clothing; Wedding gowns; Evening gowns and Ready to wear.

There is a small inclusion fee of $75. Please call or email for more information.

FMI: email | tel: 589.3210

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MAY 24 | WEIRD! TRUE HOLLYWOOD TALES PRESENTS "THE SQUARED CIRCLE"

They are big, strong and have a nasty tendency to die before the age of 50. They are wrestlers. In Episode III of Weird! True Hollywood Tales, we'll be presenting the biographies of your favorite WWF Superstars from the 80s & 90s who often led extraordinary and sometimes turbulent lives. We'll also be covering the history of professional wrestling and the numerous scandals associated with it.

Weird! True Hollywood Tales is a new monthly live biography series that's a unique mixture of edutainment and comedy. The show has a strong focus on presenting fascinating biographies of celebrities who met with an untimely and/or mysterious end, with biographies presented by comedians.

Hosted by stand up comedian Lashonda Lester, with biographies being presented by your favorite Austin comics!

The Pre-show mixer starts @ 6:30pm, sponsored by Sailor Jerry's Rum. Curtain 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 and comes with a show poster and a download card good for the companion eBook. Join us at the Salvage Vanguard Theater at 2803 E Manor Rd.

FMI: web | email

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MAY 29 | LES MISERABLES

May 29-June 3, Tuesday–Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. at Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive. Tickets start at $25

The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. The New York Times calls this Les Misérables “an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish.” The London Times hails the new show “a five star hit, astonishingly powerful and as good as the original.” The Star-Ledger says "a dynamically re-imagined hit. This Les Misérables has improved with age” and NY1-TV proclaims “this new production actually exceeds the original. The storytelling is clearer, the perspective grittier and the motivations more honest. Musical theatre fans can rejoice: Les Miz is born again.”

Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and many more.

FMI: web | email | tel: 477.6060

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MAY 17 | ACCESS YOUR INNER WISDOM: A BODY DIALOGUE TOOL CLASS

Thursday, May 17 from 7-8:30pm at AOMA, 4701 West Gate Blvd. Registration fee is $15.

Imagine having a direct conversation with your body. Listen to a specific body part revealing to you how it feels and what will make it feel better! Gain insight into chronic pain through this deep body exploration. Shiila will introduce non-dominant writing and drawing and the Four Healing Questions as an investigative tool. Engaging the wisdom and creativity of the right brain offers us new perspectives and possibilities. Using guided visualization and this unique journaling method developed by Dr. Lucia Capacchione, you may just discover the key to your own healing, and assist your clients with their healing as well! Bring a journal.

Shiila Safer offers a style of life-coaching she calls Vision Coaching. Certified as a Creative Journal Expressive Arts Coach by Dr. Lucia Capacchione, Shiila uses a variety of tools including guided imagery, Voice Dialogue, meditation, and drawing and writing with the non-dominant hand. She also incorporates collage, clay and other forms of creative expression as ways to access the right brain, the pathway to our emotional and creative selves. Incorporating her book, Born of the Earth: Your Journal, Poetry and Meditations in Nature, Shiila uses guided visualizations and journaling to assist you in deepening your relationship with the Earth and your body. This is a mindfulness awareness practice which gives you tools for grounding and relaxation, increasing health on all levels.

FMI: web | email

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MAY 20 | SIPPIN' AT SUNSET, DRIVIN' AT DAWN

Sippin’ at Sunset on Sunday, May 20 • 6 - 10 p.m. and Drivin’ at Dawn: on Monday, May 21. Check in - 7 a.m. Shotgun start - 8 a.m.

Sippin at Sunset - an entertaining evening of wine tasting and food pairings featuring conversations with UT Hall of Famer
James Brown, Dan Neil, Major Applewhite, and other Longhorn legends!

The beautiful view at Barton Creek provides the perfect setting for mingling. Specially selected wines will be paired with delectable hors d’oeuvres from the resort’s kitchen,further enhancing your wine experiences. Enjoy the best red,white, rose’s, and sparkling wines during your wine travels.

Drivin’ at Dawn - a fun-filled morning of golf, scramble style, played on Barton Creek’s Foothills Course. Participants will enjoy a continental breakfast before tee time and a Texas-sized lunch at the end of the tournament. In addition, all golfers will receive a gift bag including promotional items designed for the golf enthusiast. Silent Auction: Enjoy bidding on various items during both events with all proceeds benefiting the YES organization and programs for at-risk youth. Benefiting Youth Excellence & Sports (YES) - a non-profit organization and programs for at-risk youth.

FMI: web | email | tel: 936.499.2305

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MAY 21 | FREE YOGA CLASSES

If you are looking to relieve stress, get to know your physical potential, and do so in a way that is nurturing and self affirming then yoga is a perfect solution for you. Yoga teaches the practitioner how to take care of him/herself in a way that adds vitality and strength to their everyday lives. Yoga is suitable for all ages and abilities and is a great non competitive way to stay in shape.

Modays 5:30-6:30PM at Southwest Key
East Austin Community Center, 6002 Jain Lane.

FMI: email | tel: 215.8729

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MAY 21 | WALKIN' AND TALKIN' WITH LBJ EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Come Join Us On The Track.

We are Walkin' and Talkin' at LBJECHS, every Monday and Tuesday at 6:00pm to get our hearts pumpin for a healthier and longer life. This also includes the summer months as well!

FMI: web | email | tel: 414.1945

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MAY 22 | READY...SET...COLLEGE SEMINARS

Come to one seminar class or all of them. Every Tuesday and Thursday at LBJ Early College High School. Seminar classes designed to inform and assist parents guide their daughters/sons to attend & succeed in College. Classes offered in English and Spanish in rooms 100/102.

FMI: web | email | tel: 627.0633

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MAY 22 | LIFT YOUR VOICE

Lift Your Voice... Speak Up for a Child! 6 p.m., May 22, at Huston-Tillotson University Student Union, 900 Chicon, Austin, TX

Texas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and CASA programs in Central Texas are developing partnerships with African American communities and advocating for better outcomes among African American children in foster care.

Speakers include Vicki Spriggs, CEO, Texas CASA; Representative Dawnna Dukes; Judge Texanna Davis and former Foster Youth & CASA Volunteers

Come learn how you can make a difference in the lives of children who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care.

FMI: web | email | tel: 610.6130

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MAY 26 | EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL TOURS - A.S.P.I.R.E. IN THE COMMUNITY

Interested in an educational tour to New York City for four days during Spring Break 2013 and/or to Hawaii for five days during the Summer of 2013? Both trips are excellent opportunities for students and their parents to experience engaging, interactive, adventurous, and learning-filled travel.

Visit Smithsonian Student Travel to learn more about each Tour. Use Tour #1252973 to view details about the 4 Day Guided Tour through New York City. Use Tour #1189808 to view details about the 5 Day Guided Tour through Hawaii.

The trip is facilitated by Smithsonian Student Travel, a highly-acclaimed and accredited student travel enterprise. Educational tour packages are all-inclusive and include: round-trip air transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, a full-time Smithsonian Student Travel tour director, sightseeing tours led by a licensed guide, visits to special attractions, overnight security, educational materials developed by Smithsonian, and a membership to the Smithsonian Museum.

Smithsonian Student Travel is the domestic travel division of EF Education First, a company with 45 years of experience in educational travel and the world’s largest private educational organization.

A.S.P.I.R.E. is excited about providing this educational opportunity for 6th - 12th grade students and their families and we look forward to sharing in yet another, interactive, fun-filled, commemorative, educational experience!

FMI: web | email | tel: 699.1454

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JUNE 6 | WUDANG YANG SHENG QIGONG CLASS

Through 1,000s of years of practice, Taoist masters from the Wudang tradition have developed the Yang Sheng "Nourishing Life" Qigong method. Yang Sheng focus on "pre-heaven" Qi and replenish it. This is the energy you were born with that is depleted by life stress and illness. These exercises will teach you to build up your own energetic 401K. It is like making an "elixir of life". It is simple to learn, build strength, increases vital "Pre-Heaven" Qi, speeds recovery, and promotes peace of mind.

Rosie Coelho is a student of Master Yun Xiang Tseng (“Chen”), an ordained Daoist priest of the 14th generation Zhang San-Feng lineage at Wudang Mountain since 2006. She is certified to practice External Qi Healing, an ancient Daoist meta-physical healing art , and to teach Wudang Hun Yuan (Primordial) Qigong, Yang Sheng Qigong and Tai Chi Qigong 18 movements.

Join us on Saturday June 16, 9-11am at AOMA 4701 West Gate Blvd. Registration fee is $30.

FMI: web | email

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JUNE 9 | JACK & JILL AUSTIN CHAPTER'S BIENNIAL BEAUTILLION

The Austin Chapter of the Jack & Jill of America, Inc. cordially invites you to attend its 21st Biennial Beautillion Ball (Believe: Pursuing Life’s Miracles with Faith & Expectancy) on:

Saturday, June 9, at the Austin Hilton Hotel (500 East 4th Street). The beau presentation will take place at 7 p.m., followed by dinner at 8:30 p.m. and dancing from 10 p.m. – Midnight.

The chapter has partnered with local companies, organizations and individuals to create a positive experience for its 2012 Beau Class, which includes 19 amazing young men. Formal attire is required.

For details regarding ad sales and ticket purchases, please contact Mavis Ball.
FMI: email | tel: 422.4674

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JUNE 20 | SUMMER NUTRITION CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Participants will learn about healthy food choices, cooking tasty and nutritious foods, using food dollars wisely, choosing healthy snacks, handling & storing food safely, and overall healthy living.

Wednesdays June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25th August 1st & 8th. Class location: Portable # 1 by the playground from 6:00-7:30pm

Please call Michelle Holubetz to reserve your spot.

FMI: email | tel: 287.5038

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JUNE 30 | RETURN TO SPRING QIGONG CLASS

June 30-July 1 from 9:30am-5:00pm at AOMA office, 4701 West Gate.

This qigong is inspired by the harmony found in nature. The same effortless balance found in the moon’s path around the earth can also be experienced within our own bodies’ movements. This experience is especially strong when we return to our natural state of being. Qigong helps induce a relaxation response that may positively impact your body’s natural healing ability and increase your sense of balance in a seemingly stressful world.


For over 15 years, Master Li Junfeng was the head coach of the Chinese National Wushu Team and the world-renowned Beijing Wushu Team, which won multiple gold medals and produced successful athletes, including martial arts star Jet Li. In 1995, he gave up his coaching position and film career to devote his life to sharing Sheng Zhen Qigong with the world.

FMI: web | email

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MAY 17 | NEO-SOUL LOUNGE AT 11TH STREET STATION

11th Street Station Restaurant and Bar is now serving Neo-Soul Lounge every Thursday from 9 pm to Midnight. Neo-Soul Lounge is an open mike showcasing music and poetry attracting local, regional as well as national talent. Acts can include anything from spoken word to singing and monologues, with neo-soul music sliced in between. Check website for upcoming acts.

FMI: web | email | tel: 844.5491

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MAY 18 | SPRING BREEZE JAZZ CONCERT

On Friday, May 18th, Southern Comfort Productions presents the Spring Breeze Jazz Concert, featuring legendary saxophonist Gerald Albright.

The performance will be held at the FountainBlue Ballroom, located at 6737 Poss Rd, San Antonio, Tx. Showtime 9:00pm. A lavish dinner buffet served between 7:00 and 8:30. Platinum tickets $65.00 and gold tickets $44.00 For more info or to purchase tickets log on or call. This is a BYOB affair.

FMI: web | email | tel: 210.725.9432

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MAY 19 | ROCK DA BOAT - REGGAE|HIPHOP BOAT PARTY

Rock Da Boat is an all Inclusive Party held aboard a large party barge while cruising Lake Travis. The event offers a very relaxed atmosphere and features the hottest Hip-Hop, R&B, Dancehall and Soca tunes, as well as delicious Caribbean food.

Music By DJ Jah Mighty & Selecta Q45. Join us at Highland Lakes Marina - 16120 FM 2769
Volente on Saturday May 19 from 7pm-11pm. Cost is $30 (All Inclusive Food & Open Bar)

Tickets available online. Boarding starts at 6:45, Boat leaves the dock at 7pm
Parking at the Marina is $5, carpooling is encouraged.

Disclaimer: All ticket sales are final, no refunds. If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled within 60 calendar days of the original date.

FMI: web | email | tel: 619.4440

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MAY 19 | HOT STEPPA (EVERY 3RD SATURDAY)

Absolutely no excuses for this one! Ditch all your other plans let's hook up at this event!

Got the hottest Selectas, the hottest dance music, polished dancefloor and the maddest damm fun in Austin. Guaranteed to be off the hook!

"HOT STEPPA" is the Newest Caribbean Party In Austin, mashin' up the scene Every 3rd Saturday of the month with Selecta Q45 & guests spinnin' the hottest Soca and Dance Hall Reggae with Real Caribbean People having a real nice time!

Caribbean Food will be on sale! Doors at 9PM... We Hot Steppin' 10PM until 2AM. Ladies FREE before 11PM. General Admission: $5. 21+ with I.D

Full-joy Fine Wines, Signature Cocktails and Drink Specials!

Bottle Service and Birthday Celebration: 512.479.5002 or visit the website. Conveniently located downtown at 217 Congress Ave. (Corner 3rd & Congress)

TIME FOR US TO CENTRALIZE AND SOCIALIZE WITH ONE ANOTHER AS BREDRIN & SISTREN IN THE NAME OF LOVE.......... WADADA!

FMI: web | email | tel: 914.7325

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MAY 26 | ALL 4 ONE 7TH ANNUAL SPRING BOAT PARTY

ALL 4 ONE 7TH ANNUAL Spring Boat Party on Lake Travis, the ALL 4 One family would like to invite you out on a lovely relaxing evening on the largest party barge on Lake Travis, this event will have one of Austin’s premier Dj’s the one and only DJ Quan in da mix spinning the hottest Hip-Hop, R&B and Old school jams. The event offers a delicious buffet of food and a Top shelf Open bar along with professional photography, raffles and giveaways.

Join us at Highland Lakes Marina - 16120 FM 2769 Volente on Saturday May 26 from 6pm-10pm. Cost is $30 (All inclusive of food & top shelf open bar)

Call for tickets and Info. Boarding starts at 5:45pm, Boat leaves the dock at 6pm

Disclaimer: All ticket sales are final, no refunds. If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled within 60 calendar days of the original date.

FMI: web | email | tel: 653.0198

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MAY 26 | MEMORIAL DAY ALL WHITE BOAT PARTY

Memorial Day Weekend All White Boat Party hosted by Re LauRen and Dj Bj Laray

4pm The Ship sails from Easy Street Marina, 17900 Easy St., Jonestown, TX 78645 (30 mins from downtown)

Ride includes: 5 hours on the water, Hookahs on board, Tiki Bar, also swimming if you choose to. Live entertainment from DALLAS TX - Boleggs & CoCo! All you can eat BBQ and all you can drink beer & soda. All bottles on board must be plastic, BYO Liquor.

Admission: $20 per person. (White requested, not required) After Party at Club Rusty's, 405 East 7th Street.

Where upscale & sophisticated entertainment meets mile high mature like minded individuals. Break away from the norm and come join the "Perfect Crowd" and witness live, fine entertainment at is best. ATX your typical night life experience has just been compromised!

Hosted by Db Bj Laray & Re LauRen Entertainment. Drink specials all nite & Gift give a ways! Admission: $10. Doors open @ 10pm.

FMI: web | email | tel: 573.0968

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MAY 26 | OLD SKOOL SATURDAY

JLJ Entertainment presents DJ J Blak at 5908 Manor Rd. Admission $5. 21& up from 9-1.
Grown & Sexy (No Athletic gear).

FMI: tel: 784.4507

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MAY 26 | MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CARIBBEAN JAM FEST

A Taste of Caribbean at the 1st Caribbean Jam Fest hosted by Roger Bowen and TC. Join us Saturday, May 26 at Oscar/TC Backyard, located at 6215 FM 969. Jam with us from 8pm to 3am. Music by Houston’s hottest DJ “Bob the Wiz”. Cover charge $10. BYOB and BYOC (chairs).

FMI: email | tel: 240.216.3054

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JUNE 3 | NEW EDITION IN CONCERT

Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie Devoe, and Ricky Bell performing New Edition favorites and hits from their solo careers.

Sunday. June 3 at AT&T Center in San Antoni at 7 PM.

FMI: web | email | tel: 210.444.5000

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JUNE 9 | THE MILLENNIUM SOULFUL BLUES CONCERT

C. Young Entertainment presents The Millennium Soulful Blues Concert at the Millennium Entertainment Complex - 1156 Hargrave Street. Doors Open at 7pm | Showtime at 8:00

Featuring Kenne’ Wayne and opening performances by Billy Soul Bonds and Patrick Henry. Tickets are 25 presale and 30 door.
Limited Reserved Seating 30 presale. For Reserved Seating, Vendor Info or FMI please call or email Ms. Cassandra.

Austin Ticket Outlets: Ann’s Private Cuts 11139 N. IH-35 (512) 491-8730, Willie’s BBQ 4505 E. MLK Dr. (512) 926-9340, The Millennium Entertainment Complex (512) 472-6932

BYOB, No Coolers, Vendors, set Ups and food available.

FMI: email | tel: 660.8979

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JUNE 10 | HIPHOP & HOLY - GENERATION #WEGOTNEXT#

*HipHop & Holy* Generation - #WeGotNext#
June 10 @ 3:00 pm @ MOJOE Room Bar & Grill
6406 N I-35, Ste. 1600
Austin, TX 78752

COME &  WORSHIP with us! Great Food - Authentic Fellowship - Family Friendly - FREE Admission

Featuring Soul Fruit; Motivation4More Tour; Alexis Maston; C-Hoop; B.L.U.E. The Rapper; Anessa Hall-Joseph & MUCH MORE!

Sponsored by Royal Divas Boutique, Angel Jefferson - Owner; PraiseAustin.com - Pastor Special K; Cuts 4 Christ, Jamar Jefferson Owner and MOJOE ROOM. EXTREME WORSHIP ADVISORY! John 4: 23-24

FMI: web | email | tel: 832.888.5830

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JUNE 16 | CRUISE WITH THE QUES

The Epsilon Iota chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. presents the highly anticipated 2nd annual sunset Cruise With The QUES! on Saturday, June 16th.

The Ques will be partying on Lake Travis with great people, music, food and fun. If you heard about last year's Cruise, you don't want to miss this one! The Boat will depart Volente Beach @ 6:30 pm -10:30 pm. Tix: $25 - visit the website. MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD to purchase ticket.

FMI: web | email

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JUNE 17 | ANNUAL PARTY BARGE

Tours by Design is proud to announce it's fourth annual party voyage on the water.June 17TH From 3:30-8:30PM. porting out of JUST 4 FUN. COST IS $30.00 per person to include food, drinks. and boat ride. MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER to take this voyage.

You do not want to miss this exciting fun filled Father's Day/Pre Juneteenth celebration. So hurry and reserve your spot today.

FMI: web | email | tel: 696.3463

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MAY 17 | SBA SESSION - FINANCIAL LITERACY

Building A Better Credit Portfolio: Searching for a way to raise your credit score? Want to qualify for lower interest rates? Sign up for this workshop and learn out-of-the-box strategies for improving your credit score. This session is provided by the Small Business Administration in collaboration with the City of Austin's Small Business Development Program.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. 3rd Floor. This course is free - but registration is required.

FMI: web | email | tel: 974.7800

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MAY 18 | QUICKBOOKS - INTERMEDIATE

This course is a more advanced look at how to use QuickBooks Pro to best meet your business' accounting needs. This course covers these advanced topics: sales tax, payroll setup and processing, billable expenses, time tracking, budgets, estimates, sales orders and year end closing procedures using QuickBooks Pro accounting software. QuickBooks Pro is one of the most cost effective and best supported small business accounting software application on the market today. This class will teach you how to use the more complicated features that QuickBooks can perform.

This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor and counts toward the 6 course requirement needed to earn your Small Business Success Skills Certification.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at 505 Barton Springs Rd, First Floor PC Lab. Fee is $85.

FMI: web | email | tel: 974.7800

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MAY 18 | EAST AUSTIN CAREER AND JOB FAIR

Don’t miss this fantastic FREE opportunity to meet local employers who are hiring NOW! Dress for success and bring plenty of resumes. Food and drinks will be available during the fair at Southwest Key’s on-site Café del Sol.

Employers: There is still space and time to register for a free booth. Contact Daniel Hinojosa.

The Job Fair will take place at Southwest Key Programs, El Centro de Familia, 6002 Jain Lane.

FMI: web | email | tel: 583.2583

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MAY 19 | 48 DAYS TO THE WORK YOU LOVE (WORKSHOP)

This workshop is based on the highly acclaimed book, 48 Days to the Work You Love, written by Dan Miller. Dan developed the workshop to be a practical, Biblically based program to help others discover their God-given calling and align their work around the life they love.

The time is now to take control of your career and life. Get unstuck by discovering what you are naturally born to do and then take action to make it happen. Living a life of freedom and significance is just a workshop away. This six-week workshop costs $325 and is held in Round Rock. Use the code, soulciti, to get a 15% discount. For more details and registration information, please visit our website.

FMI: web | email | tel: 897.1133

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MAY 22 | BIZAID BUSINESS ORIENTATION

BizAid Business Orientation provides a general overview to opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth. This course provides information on where entrepreneurs can find assistance at the idea, start-up, and existing stages of their business. This orientation covers key questions to ask yourself when starting or expanding a business. In addition, this course furnishes you with the information necessary to answer those questions and to take the next step in the development of your business.

Every Tuesday from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at 201 East 2nd Street, There is no cost to attend and you may register online or by calling.

FMI: web | email | tel: 974.7800

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MAY 23 | USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

Social media is more than Facebook and Twitter and is a great marketing tools when implemented well. Businesses throughout the world are using social media to increase their brand image and awareness, develop stronger customer relationships and improve ROI and sales.

This workshop is designed to familiarize you with social media itself, the do's and don'ts to be successful, and best practices to make social media a key part of marketing your business. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor and counts toward the 6 course requirement needed to earn your Small Business Success Skills Certification.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Entrepreneur Center of Austin, 4029 S Capital of TX Hwy Ste 110. Fee is $45 and includes light breakfast.

FMI: web | email | tel: 974.7800

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MAY 24 | BIZOPEN ORIENTATION

The BizOpen Orientation provides a general overview of the potential steps in the City of Austin's development process. The objective is to help you identify which processes are relevant to your business location development, and how to navigate the steps in a timely and efficient manner. Material will cover the following: Development Assessment, Land Use and Zoning, Site Plan Review, Building Plans and Permits, and Inspections and Certificate of Occupancy.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. 13th Floor. The seminar is free but registration is required.

FMI: web | email | tel: 974.7800

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MAY 20 | WESLEY UMC WOMEN'S DAY WEEKEND 2012

You are invited! Theme: Finding Balance in a Mary & Martha World (Luke 10: 38-42)

Saturday Morning Glory! A Pre Women's Day Brunch on Saturday, May 19, 10:30am- 12:30pm, Wesley UMC Fellowship Hall.

RSVP by May 17 to thomasLH@apci.com or 512-989-1172, Casual Attire

Worship Service - Sunday, May 20, 10am. Please join us for a delightful brunch and an uplifting service as we are reminded of the one thing that is needed, Jesus!

Colors: Brown, Orange, Beige, Ivory.

FMI: web | email | tel: 615.479.3276

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MAY 27 | WOMAN'S DAY CELEBRATION AT EBENEZER

Women of Ebenezer Baptist Church will present their 68th Annual Woman's Day Observance on Sunday, May 27 at the church, 1010 East 10th Street. The theme is: "The
Battle Is Not Yours, but God's; Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20: 15-17.

The Ecumenical Candlelight Service,
at 8:00 a.m. features Dr. Annette Howard, Baylor College of Medicine. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. features Sister Athena Jones, CNN Reporter. Other services include:
Women in Sunday Hats, May 20 and Prayer Meeting, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. The community is invited to attend all of the services.

FMI: email | tel: 478.1875

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JUNE 1 | RANCE ALLEN LIVE KILLEEN TEXAS

The Rance Allen Group will be in Killeen Texas for one night only. This is a benefit for Kathy's Kids Project. This show you don't want to miss. Come out, bring a friend for a uplifting night of Gospel music with a Gospel Legend.

See you there! Tickets and more information are available online.

FMI: web | email | tel: 698.3334

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JUNE 1 | TEMPLE RESTORATION MINISTRIES PRESENTS "BELIEVE"

Temple Restoration Ministries presents 2012 "BELIEVE" Mark 9:23 "Jesus said to him, if you can believe, all things are possible to him who believe."

Women of God from all over this great State of Texas will come together on Friday, June 1, 2012 to "BELIEVE" for greater blessings than ever before. Has your faith been tested? Have you cried enough tears? Are you sick and tired of living in fear and procrastination?

Well ladies it is time to challenge your selves and "BELIEVE" If you are ready for a releasing, refreshing, relaxing time of restoration, come join us on June 1st.

Two powerful Women of God will bring the Word - Apostle Sheree Price and Minister Darlene Ephriam are the speakers for the day!

Get this, there is no charge, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Log on or call to register.

Hosts: God and the Temple Restoration Team of Ministers.

FMI: web | email | tel: 506.9121

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JULY 5 | WOMEN ON FIRE: THE SHINE CONFERENCE 2012!

The theme for 2012 is STILL "It's My Time to Shine"! Ladies, it is your time: time to live, time to laugh, time to advance, time to experience the joy of the Lord! It's your time to take your life back, your joy back! It Really Is Your Time To Shine!

As we unite together for this time of impartation, we will obtain the equipment and tools to move to the next level and step into the next dimension. It is YOUR TIME to see, take and keep all that God has for YOU. Don't miss it! Register today!

7:00pm Thursday July 5th: Opening Celebration/General Session
8:00am Friday July 6th: Morning Workshops and 7:00pm Evening Session
7:30 am Saturday July 7th: Early Morning Manna 10:00am Closing Celebration

Vendors space available. Registration and more information available online.

FMI: web | email

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MAY 17 | GLOBALORIA GLOBEY AWARDS 2012

You’re invited to the 3rd Annual Globey Awards for Excellences in Game Design at East Austin College Prep. This school year, 300 6th, 7th and 8th graders studied daily how to create webgames that teach math, science or civics concepts and social issues in the East Austin College Prep Globaloria Lab.

Using Globaloria – the first social learning network for game design – they learned to research, design, program, and present their ideas. They also learned to work in teams and collaborate with teachers and experts on solving engineering problems and making great educational games.

The 3rd Annual Globey Awards and Globaloria Open House celebrates these students and their accomplishments!

Thursday, May 17 at East Austin College Prep, Southwest Key Community Room, 6002 Jain Lane. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP via email or phone.

FMI: web | email | tel: 350.2815

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JUNE 11 | SUMMER 2012 STEM ACADEMY FOR CENTRAL TEXAS AFRICAN AMERICANS

STEM Summer 2012 Academy featuring Game Design, RWDC Aerospace Engineering, FLL/FTC Robotics, and Future City Engineering

Camp Dates: June 11 – June 29 and July 9 – July 27.

What are YOU doing this summer? How about learning as a STEM intern:
How to design/build a city of the future;
How to build and program robots;
Math, science, and computer skills that can help you in school and later in life;
How to design and create video games;
How to design and fly airplanes;
About scholarships and paying for college;
About exciting careers in science, technology, engineering and math; and
About Austin STEM companies by going on field trips

JUNE session meets at Garcia Middle School and JULY session meets at LBJ High School.

$25 Registration Fee—Waived with guardian participation for 3 hours per week. Plus students can earn a $150 STEM stipend for this STEM internship and a chance to win a FREE laptop computer each week if both camps attended!

Open Registration for grades 6-12 African American, Hispanic, and students who eat free/reduced lunch from Central Texas began May 7th.

The STEM Summer 2012 academy is made possible by funding received from the KDK-Harman Foundation. Visit us online for photos from past programs! You may also download the summer schedule and registration form there!

FMI: web | email | tel: 496.6824

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JUNE 17 | ANNUAL PARTY BARGE

Tours by Design is proud to announce it's fourth annual party voyage on the water.June 17TH From 3:30-8:30PM. porting out of JUST 4 FUN. COST IS $30.00 per person to include food, drinks. and boat ride. MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER to take this voyage.

You do not want to miss this exciting fun filled Father's Day/Pre Juneteenth celebration. So hurry and reserve your spot today.

FMI: web link | email | tel: 696.3463

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JUNE 20 | SUMMER NUTRITION CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Participants will learn about healthy food choices, cooking tasty and nutritious foods, using food dollars wisely, choosing healthy snacks, handling & storing food safely, and overall healthy living.

Wednesdays June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25th August 1st & 8th. Class location: Portable # 1 by the playground from 6:00-7:30pm

Please call Michelle Holubetz to reserve your spot.

FMI: email | tel: 287.5038

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JUNE 30 | RETURN TO SPRING QIGONG CLASS

June 30-July 1 from 9:30am-5:00pm at AOMA office, 4701 West Gate.

This qigong is inspired by the harmony found in nature. The same effortless balance found in the moon’s path around the earth can also be experienced within our own bodies’ movements. This experience is especially strong when we return to our natural state of being. Qigong helps induce a relaxation response that may positively impact your body’s natural healing ability and increase your sense of balance in a seemingly stressful world.


For over 15 years, Master Li Junfeng was the head coach of the Chinese National Wushu Team and the world-renowned Beijing Wushu Team, which won multiple gold medals and produced successful athletes, including martial arts star Jet Li. In 1995, he gave up his coaching position and film career to devote his life to sharing Sheng Zhen Qigong with the world.

FMI: web link | email |

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JULY 5 | WOMEN ON FIRE: THE SHINE CONFERENCE 2012!

The theme for 2012 is STILL "It's My Time to Shine"! Ladies, it is your time: time to live, time to laugh, time to advance, time to experience the joy of the Lord! It's your time to take your life back, your joy back! It Really Is Your Time To Shine!

As we unite together for this time of impartation, we will obtain the equipment and tools to move to the next level and step into the next dimension. It is YOUR TIME to see, take and keep all that God has for YOU. Don't miss it! Register today!

7:00pm Thursday July 5th: Opening Celebration/General Session
8:00am Friday July 6th: Morning Workshops and 7:00pm Evening Session
7:30 am Saturday July 7th: Early Morning Manna 10:00am Closing Celebration

Vendors space available. Registration and more information available online.

FMI: web link | email |

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