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 The Diversity and Influence of Hispanic Style and Fashion/La diversidad y la influencia del estilo y la moda hispana
Mar
11

The Diversity and Influence of Hispanic Style and Fashion/La diversidad y la influencia del estilo y la moda hispana

  • ACC Highland Campus Welcome Center, Bldg 1000, Rm 2350 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This workshop explores personal style and fashion influences across the Spanish-speaking world. We will examine how clothing, hairstyles, body modifications, and ways of dressing shape perceptions of Hispanic cultures and communities, with a focus on Mexico and Puerto Rico. Learners will discuss cultural values related to fashion and personal expression, and consider how style can challenge societal norms or support social justice. Participants will engage in hands-on group and individual activities, along with guided conversations designed to strengthen their Spanish-speaking skills. Current ACC Honors Spanish students will showcase some of their own work involving fashion and style.

Facilitators: Professors Marcel Pons Ventura & Ramiro Juarez, Austin Community College Honors Program

Limit 40 attendees

Wheelchair accessible

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Pop Culture Pop-Up: Decoding Movies, Memes, and More
Mar
11

Pop Culture Pop-Up: Decoding Movies, Memes, and More

  • Highland Campus Welcome Center Room 1.2350 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a lively, hands-on pop culture pop-up class led by Honors Composition I students from Austin Community College. Together, we’ll explore how music, movies, memes, social media, and other pop cultural practices, shape the stories we tell about ourselves and our communities. This fun, interactive session invites participants of all ages to decode familiar cultural artifacts, challenge common assumptions, and consider how pop culture influences us. Through fun games, small-group activities, and collaborative discussion, attendees will discover new ways of seeing the media they love—and the media that shapes us all. No background knowledge required!

Facilitator: Dr. Brinda Roy, Austin Community College Honors Program

Limit 40 attendees

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
11

Technical Communication presents mini-workshops and personalized advice

  • ACC Highland Campus Welcome Center, Bldg 1000, Rm 2350 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you ever struggled to follow complicated instructions when trying to fix a gadget or appliance? Join students from our ACC Technical Communications course (ENGL 2311: Technical and Business Writing) as they showcase their collaborative projects with iFixit, a global platform dedicated to making repair accessible. Students will demonstrate how they take complex technical processes and transform them into clear, user-friendly, and accessible plain language instructions. See examples of their work and get a plain-language demonstration of a common repair task! Discover the power of technical writing in everyday life and learn a few tips for writing better instructions yourself.

Facilitator: Professor Alex Watkins’ ENGL 2311 Course

Limit 50 attendees

Register here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJMsGFjjI8O9Q0KgwBztuq39Xx8Vn0EYdm2NQwmq4xjBPFLg/viewform?usp=header)

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
11

Depoliticizing Hunger: Central Texas Food Sovereignty Movement

  • ACC Rio Grande Campus Building 1000, Room 1103 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The session features student-led presentations by ACC Introduction to Sociology students that highlight how cooperative networks—between farms, food banks, gardens, markets, and community organizations—can build more equitable and resilient local food systems. Attendees will gain insight into how service-learning can move beyond volunteerism to deepen students’ understanding of inequality, institutions, and collective solutions, while also strengthening relationships between higher education and community partners.

Facilitator: Professor Jackie Burns and ACC Service-Learning

No limit

Register here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegJMDBN6cmeXegJiJDKCCKnNAt-RogYFDNs_XVBNhk7d3P2Q/viewform)

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Mar
11

Alliance of Student Future Makers: Futures Thinking & Scenario Lab

  • The Center for Government & Civic Service, Rio Grande Campus, Austin Community College (Bldg 3000) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

“We offer our children courses in history; why not also make a course in ‘Future’ a prerequisite for every student?”
— Alvin Toffler (1965)
Inspired by Toffler’s timeless call, this workshop invites student future-makers to step into the role of explorers, analysts, and designers of what comes next.
In this interactive lab, students build futures thinking and strategic foresight skills that help them make sense of rapid change — and imagine how education, training, and workforce systems could evolve.

Facilitators: Dr. Monique Reeves, Futurist & Executive Vice Chancellor, Austin Community College District; Dr. Andrea L. Kehoe, Head of Product, Austin Community College District

Limit 50 attendees

No registration required at this time

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
12

Leading with Love: How to Find the Service-Minded Leader in You

  • Austin Public Library - Central Library Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Service-minded leadership means concentrating on the growth of others. By uplifting those around us through focuses on well-being, empowerment, development, and love, we become better leaders and achieve greater results. This entry-level workshop hosted by Austin Community College leaders will help participants create their personal definitions of service mindsets and co-creates strategies for developing people-first cultures that prize authentic relationships and radical empathy.

Facilitators: Russell Lowery-Hart & Christopher Rzigalinski

Limit 20 attendees

Please email Christopher Rzigalinski (christopher.rzigalinski@austincc.edu) to sign-up, if possible, but RSVPing is not required

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
12

Depoliticizing Hunger: Central Texas Food Sovereignty Movement

  • ACC Rio Grande Campus Building 1000, Room 1103 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The session features student-led presentations by ACC Introduction to Sociology students that highlight how cooperative networks—between farms, food banks, gardens, markets, and community organizations—can build more equitable and resilient local food systems. Attendees will gain insight into how service-learning can move beyond volunteerism to deepen students’ understanding of inequality, institutions, and collective solutions, while also strengthening relationships between higher education and community partners.

Facilitator: Professor Jackie Burns and ACC Service-Learning

No limit

Register here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegJMDBN6cmeXegJiJDKCCKnNAt-RogYFDNs_XVBNhk7d3P2Q/viewform)

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Mar
12

Strategic Communication Workshop with CGCS

  • The Center for Government & Civic Service, Rio Grande Campus, Austin Community College (Bldg 3000) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This workshop will equip community members to learn skills pertinent to strategic communication, including learning how to read a room, establish a presence, and develop and deliver targeted messages. The workshop will be conducted by CGCS's Director Bryan Port, who has over 30 years experience learning and employing strategic communication techniques. Participants will be able to learn and practice skill techniques, receive feedback and enhance their ability to effectively achieve objectives through communication.

Facilitator: Bryan Port

No limit

Click here to register (https://forms.gle/5tYhMHmgY7PjbQN78)

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
12

Great Questions Community Seminar

Join members of our community in asking the Great Questions of humankind through discussions of transformative texts. Participants complete a reading assignment and consider how it helps them ask the Great Questions before attending the event and participating in a conversation with others who have done the same. Students, Faculty and Staff are all welcome to attend. Food and refreshments provided. See more on The Great Questions page of Austin Community College’s website (https://austincc.edu/thegreatquestions).

Limit 300 attendees

Register here (https://forms.gle/3quu4FAZ5Lk14orB7); registration is REQUIRED

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
13

Art Workshop/Intro to Watercolor Painting

This art workshop introducing watercolor painting also invites artistic exploration. Participants will discover the joy of creativity. Art making provides an environment for self-expression, self-discovery, and emotional well-being. Painting enhances mindfulness and relaxes. Attendees engage in a tactile activity, and experience dexterity in the age of computers. Anticipate splashes of colors, in coherent juxtapositions, blending of hues, shade, values and tones to form abstractions that fascinations and inspire.

Facilitator: Rubina Anjum

Limit 30 attendees

No registration required

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
14

Housing Opportunities that Stabilize Communities

What does it mean to create and preserve housing opportunities that stabilize communities? This is the mission of Austin Housing, and we want to engage in dialogue with the community about how to access services that bring stability to you and your community. Join us for a hands-on workshop where we explore the resources available through the City of Austin’s Housing Department. Come ready to share your own needs and what stability means to you. Walk away with the ability to connect housing resources with those who need them.

Facilitator: Julie Smith

Limit 70 attendees

Register here, encouraged by not required (www.SpeakUpAustin.org/CTXLearningFestivalHousing)

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
14

Textiles: The History and Methods Behind Fiber Based Arts

Join the Brush Square Museums staff for an exciting dive into the art of textiles! This workshop is designed for participants of all ages, and will explore both the historical significance and the practical aspects of textile production from knitting to weaving. There will also be opportunities for hands-on learning.

Facilitated by Museum staff members Beth CreMeens & Emily Collins

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
9

Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt

Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.

As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.

To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.

As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:

  • How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?

  • How is the art made? What materials were used and why?

  • What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?

  • What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?

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Mar
8

Show Me The Money

  • Business and Community Lenders of Texas (BCL) Suite 500 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Whether you are looking for startup, working capital or growth funds, our workshop will set you on the right track and connect you to the resources you need! Class will discuss: debt vs. equity financing, demystifying business financials, managing cash flow budgets, and red flags for lenders.

Presented by BCL Staff

Registration required: email Yeraldin Yordi at @yyordi@bcloftexas.org

Limit 25 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
8

HTU Presents: Democracy Schools Public Leadership Engagement Series

  • African American Cultural and Heritage Facility (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a nine-session workshop series, presented by the Huston-Tillotson University’s (HT’s) Politics Lab of the James L. Farmer House (Farmer House). Hosted by Austin Public Library, each session will include time for public discussion.

Presented by Huston-Tillotson University and Austin Public Library staff

No registration needed

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
8

Small Business Financials

  • Business and Community Lenders of Texas (BCL) Suite 500 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this workshop, business owners will learn the three most important financial documents: balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports. At the end of the workshop, business owners will be able to prepare or work with a professional to prepare these documents for their businesses.

Presented by BCL Staff

Registration required: email Yeraldin Yordi at yyordi@bcloftexas.org

Limit 25 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
8

Audio Production Seminar and Radio Station Tour with KOOP Radio

Join us for an overview of KOOP's mission, community engagement, and broadcast training. We'll follow that with a tour of the studios, and a demonstration of PSA production with an opportunity for attendees to participate in producing a PSA or station ID.

Early arrivals will have the opportunity to watch "Your Morning Man" Jay Robillard in action as he hosts The Lounge Show.

RSVP using the registration link. Attendance is limited to 10 guests and will be first-come, first-served.

Presented by Jenna and Dean

Registration required: https://forms.gle/ao9x5Hs9j4Wr1Foo6

Limit 10 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
8

Espacio Latino

The Espacio Latino Innovation Hub 2025 at SXSW, now in its third year, has become the premier gathering for Latino builders and entrepreneurs. Presented by Wells Fargo, with support from the Univision Foundation, this year’s hub explores the future of wealth, highlighting AI’s transformative impact on the workforce, entrepreneurship, and sports innovation. Attendees can engage in thought-provoking panels featuring leaders in tech, wealth, and sports, participate in interactive workshops and activations, and enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities. The hub also offers office hours with VCs and experts, providing actionable insights on funding, certifications, and business growth. Join us to shape Latino innovation.

Presenters to be announced

Registration required: https://lu.ma/b58ub60b

Limit 500 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
8

Considering Home Ownership

  • Business and Community Lenders of Texas (BCL) Suite 500 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The workshop is designed to help get you started on the journey towards purchasing a home of your own. We know the first steps are getting your finances and credit scores in order, so we’re here to help you! 

Presented by BCL Staff

Registration required: email Yeraldin Yordi at yyordi@bcloftexas.org

Limit 25 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
8

Workday at Festival Beach Food Forest

Learn about the many wonders of Festival Beach Food Forest while lending a hand. We are a 3+ acre forest garden on public park land that has been stewarded by a community of volunteers for 10 years! Want to grow your own food or fruit trees? Visit the forest and learn about the plants and trees that thrive here and how to work with nature in a symbiotic way.

As spring approaches we'll be refreshing our planting zones, laying pathways, and feeding the forest with compost and mulch. We start with an opening circle under our Pecan Canopy, then break into groups. After a solid work session, we'll circle back under the Pecans to celebrate our accomplishments, socialize, and enjoy the forest.

Hosted by the FBFF Team

Registration required: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/407622

Limit 40 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
8

Road to Financial Freedom

  • Business and Community Lenders of Texas (BCL) Suite 500 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gain control of your finances by chipping away at debt such as credit cards and bills and gain control of your financial future. 

Presented by BCL Staff

Registration required: email Yeraldin Yordi at yyordi@bcloftexas.org

Limit 25 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
8

Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt

Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.

As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.

To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.

As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:

  • How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?

  • How is the art made? What materials were used and why?

  • What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?

  • What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?

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Mar
7

International Folk Dancing by the Austin International Folk Dancers

This is an opportunity to learn dances from many parts of the world. The dances will be taught by experienced dance teachers, and interspersed with demonstration dances by the Austin International Folk Dances. All ages are welcome at this event!

There will be several teachers of dance at this event

No registration needed

Limit 50 people (due to parking constraints)

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
7

Echos of Nature And Humanity - Photography Exhibition

Photography Exhibition - Echos of Nature and Humanity: A guided exhibit walk by award-winning photographer Ali Khataw. Learn more about the wildlife photographs and powerful cultural portraits from around the world displayed at the Austin City Hall. This collection captures the beauty of nature, depth oh human experience and the connections that unite us all. Acquire knowledge and gain an understanding of how the photos were made and the story behind each image by the artist himself, Ali Khataw.

Facilitated by photographer Ali Khataw

No registration needed

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
7

Gourmet Mushroom Cultivation with Central Texas Mycological Society

Join us at CTX Learning Festival and learn how to grow gourmet, culinary mushrooms. This presentation is perfect for beginners or those who would like to really dial in their at home mushroom production.

Online option: https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/events/2025/gourmet-mushroom-cultivation

Presented by Austin Davenport

Registration required: https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/events/2025/gourmet-mushroom-cultivation

Limit 40 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
7

Explore World Languages

Arabic, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish professor will feature their languages at this event. Our activities will range from storytelling to hands-on crafts at ACC Highland's El Paseo. Come learn some language basics, play a Korean game, or simply learn about the 10 languages offered in the Department of World Languages at ACC.

Hosted by Fahim Idais, Mary Greff, Vanessa Lazo, Talía Loaiza, Carola Lofton, John McMinn-Reyna, Theresa Oh, Claire Parrish, Todd Phillips, Marcel Pons Ventura, and Jenny Kim Riojas.

No registration needed

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
7

Textiles: The History and Methods Behind Fiber Based Arts 

Join the Brush Square Museums staff for an exciting dive into the art of textiles! This workshop is designed for participants of all ages, and will explore both the historical significance and the practical aspects of textile production from knitting to weaving. There will also be opportunities for hands-on learning.

Facilitated by Elisabeth CreMeens and Hannah Bancroft

No registration needed

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
7

Toddler Music Circle

A storytime program designed for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and games. Program length can vary.
Join us for a musical storytime just for toddlers full of instruments, songs, rhymes, and dance. Recommended for walking babies and toddlers 1-3 years.

Read by Library Staff

No registration needed

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
7

Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt

Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.

As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.

To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.

As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:

  • How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?

  • How is the art made? What materials were used and why?

  • What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?

  • What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?

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Mar
6

The Terrazas Sketch Crew

The Terrazas Sketch Crew with local artist Adam Kobetich!  

Do you want to learn how to draw? Do you love to draw? Do you draw and want to improve your skills? Perhaps you have questions about human proportions or questions about perspective and depth, shading? Do you just need a push to push your pencil? No matter where you are in your art journey, you are invited to come draw with us. Come to The Terrazas Sketch Crew and we will put pencil to paper and make a beautiful mess!

Facilitated by Adam Kobetich

No registration needed

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
6

Discover Healthcare Careers with Con Mi MADRE & CHCP: Info Session + Tour / Descubre Carreras en Salud con Con Mi MADRE & CHCP: Sesión Informativa + Tour

Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to showcase the exciting opportunities available through the College of Healthcare Professionals (CHCP). Whether you're a middle or high school student curious about healthcare careers, an undergraduate exploring new paths, or an adult seeking a trade degree in the healthcare field, this event is for you!

Hosted in collaboration with Con Mi MADRE, this session will feature:

📚 CHCP Program Overview: Learn about trade degrees for healthcare careers.
💸 Financial Aid Info: Discover scholarships, including Texas Workforce Solution support.
🏥 Guided Campus Tour: See CHCP’s hands-on facilities and meet educators.

📅 Save the Date:
🕒 When: Thursday, March 6th, 2025 | 6PM - 8PM
📍 Where: College of Healthcare Professionals, 6330 E Hwy 290 Ste 180, Austin, TX 78723
👩‍🎓 Who: Students (grades 6–12), undergraduates, parents, and adults.

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Únase a nosotros para una sesión informativa y envolvente diseñada para destacar las emocionantes oportunidades disponibles a través del College of Healthcare Professionals (CHCP). Ya sea que seas un estudiante de secundaria o preparatoria interesado en carreras en salud, un estudiante universitario explorando nuevos caminos, o un adulto buscando un título técnico en el campo de la salud, ¡este evento es para ti!

Organizado en colaboración con Con Mi MADRE, esta sesión contará con:

📚 Descripción del Programa CHCP: Conoce los títulos técnicos para carreras en salud.
💸 Información sobre Ayuda Financiera: Descubre becas, incluyendo el apoyo de Texas Workforce Solution.
🏥 Recorrido Guiado por el Campus: Conoce las instalaciones prácticas de CHCP y conoce a los educadores.

📅 Reserva la fecha:
🕒 Cuando: Jueves, 6 de marzo de 2025 | 6PM - 8PM
📍 Donde: College of Healthcare Professionals, 6330 E Hwy 290 Ste 180, Austin, TX 78723
👩‍🎓 Quien: Estudiantes (6–12 grado), universitarios, padres y adultos.

Facilitated by Ilyan Cantu (Con Mi MADRE) & Elizabeth Andrino (College of Healthcare Professions)

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/sQYvierbje

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
6

Books and Babies

A lapsit storytime program especially for non-walking babies 0-12 months and their caregivers. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Program length can vary.

Read by Library Staff

No registration needed

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
6

Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs

Are you ready to unlock your creativity and solve challenges for your business? Join us for a session on Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs, where you’ll discover how to think like a designer and innovate like an entrepreneur.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The five phases of the Design Thinking process

  • How to identify your audience and understand what makes them tick

  • Techniques to empathize with your potential customers and pinpoint their challenges

  • Strategies to brainstorm and test creative solutions tailored to your business needs

This interactive workshop is part of the Grow with Google program and is designed to help entrepreneurs build meaningful connections with their audiences and craft impactful solutions. Light lunch will be provided.

Simultaneous interpretation will be available for Spanish speakers.

If you have questions, please send an email to hello@egbi.org.

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¿Estás listo para liberar tu creatividad y superar desafíos en tu negocio? Acompáñanos a un almuerzo informativo sobre Pensamiento de Diseño para Empresarios, donde aprenderás a pensar como un diseñador e innovar como un emprendedor.

Lo que aprenderás:

  • Las cinco fases del proceso de Pensamiento de Diseño

  • Cómo identificar a tu audiencia y entender qué los motiva

  • Técnicas para empatizar con tus clientes potenciales y reconocer sus desafíos

  • Estrategias para generar y probar soluciones creativas adaptadas a las necesidades de tu negocio

Este taller interactivo forma parte del programa Grow with Google y está diseñado para ayudar a los empresarios a conectar con sus audiencias y desarrollar soluciones impactantes. Se ofrecerá un almuerzo ligero.

Habrá interpretación simultánea disponible para hispanohablantes.

Si tienes preguntas, envía un correo a hello@egbi.org.

Facilitated by Monica Peña

Register here: https://egbi.org/central-texas-learning-festival/

Limit 24 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
6

Let's Talk Fashion

Do you find yourself looking at fashion magazines, books, or enjoying fashion trends? If so, this is the event for you. During the event you will sketch your own fashion designs and talk fashion. All supplies will be provided while they last.

Facilitator to be announced

No registration needed

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
6

Mushroom Foraging in Texas with Central Texas Mycological Society

There are thousands of mushroom species in Texas and only a small amount of them are considered choice edibles. Forage.atx will teach you when, where and how to identify wild edibles, their look-alikes, and get tips on collecting, prepping and cooking. We will talk about the ethics of foraging and how we can all be better relatives to the fungi “kindom.”

YouTube Live Stream: https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/events/2025/mushroom-foraging

Facilitated by Angel Schatz

Registration required: https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/events/2025/mushroom-foraging

Limit 40 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
6

Advocacy Letter Workshop

The Advocacy Letter Workshop teaches parents to write persuasive letters to school boards, representatives, or officials. Parents use templates to structure letters with an introduction, issue description, personal story, and specific requests (e.g., increasing school funding). They draft letters addressing issues impacting their child or community and are encouraged to send them to the appropriate officials.

Facilitator to be announced

No registration needed

Limit 75 people

Wheelchair accessible

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Mar
6

Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt

Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.

As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.

To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.

As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:

  • How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?

  • How is the art made? What materials were used and why?

  • What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?

  • What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?

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Mar
5

Info session about FREE college for adults

Could you make good use of a FREE education and a new career? Sign up an online info session and Capital IDEA will introduce you to its Career Expressway. The nonprofit not only pays your college tuition, textbooks, and childcare, it also helps you find your first job in your new career. We’re with you from start to — HIRED!

Presented by Vincent Tovar

Registration required: https://www.capitalidea.org/careerups/

Limit 60 people

Wheelchair accessible

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