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9/11 3rd Annual "Drippin with Taste" Wine & Food Festival The Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 3rd Annual "Drippin with Taste" Wine & food Festival September 11 from noon-7pm at the Creekside Pavilion in Driftwood Texas, benefiting the Dripping Springs Visitors Center. The event will showcase 14 wineries from the 2nd fastest-growing wine destination in the nation, the Texas Hill Country! There will also be Micro-Brewers, Food Vendors, Music, cooking demonstrations, Texas Art & Specialty Gift Items. Wine WILL also be available for purchase! Tickets for adults 21 and over $25 pre-event, $30 at the door, $5 for those under 21 for admission only. Sponsored in Part by: Belterra - Texas Premier Master Planned Community, HEB, The Austin Real Estate Team - Keller Williams, Core Health Care and Prosperity Bank.

Check out www.drippingwithtaste.org to purchase tickets, view map, wineries, vendors, and schedule of events. RAIN or SHINE event. 		12pm-7pm, at Creekside Pavilion in Driftwood
9/11 - 9/12 Austin Girls’ Choir performances Sept. 11 & 12 Sara Burden-McClure, Artistic Director, 453-0884 Austin Girls' Choir presents "An Enchanted Evening," a fun production featuring jazz and swing selections punched up with great choreography. This year’s show includes music by Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin, Vance & Pockriss, Rodgers & Hart – and of course, That Song!

Appropriate for all ages, plenty of free parking, and refreshments are available. 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 at Highland Park Baptist Church, 5206 Balcones Drive, or at 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 12 at Calvary Worship Center, 14901 Burnet Road. 453-0884 or austin.girlschoir.com for more information. ($5 suggested donation at the door.) Background Information Austin Girls' Choir is a top-tier performing choir well known throughout the United States and Europe for its high standards and level of excellence.

 7pm Both Nights, at 9/11-Highland Park Baptist Church, 5206 Balcones Dr, 9/12- Calvary Worship Center, 14901 Burnet Rd
9/11 St. Mark's Episcopal Church's Yard Sale St. Mark's Episcopal Church, located at 2128 Barton Hills Dr., will be hosting a yard sale on Saturday, September 11 from 8:00am-3:00pm. Huge assortment of furniture, house wares, children's clothing, books, and much, much more. Don't miss it! 8am-3pm, at 2128 Barton Hills Dr
9/11 - 9/12 Diez Y Seis Fiesta at Fiesta Gardens The two-day event will feature a variety of Tejano, Conjunto, and Norteno bands that will bring the extraordinary sound of the accordion to life through various levels of rhythms and beats. The unique sound that is incorporated using different types of stringed, horned, and electronic instruments along with the vocal harmony of these colorful bands brings the heart and soul of Mexico to life on the stage at Fiesta Gardens. he two-day event will feature a variety of Tejano, Conjunto, and Norteno bands that will bring the extraordinary sound of the accordion to life through various levels of rhythms and beats. The unique sound that is incorporated using different types of stringed, horned, and electronic instruments along with the vocal harmony of these colorful bands brings the heart and soul of Mexico to life on the stage at Fiesta Gardens.

For more info visit www.diezyseis.org. 		12pm-Midnight, at Fiesta Gardens
9/11 Smart Air Service and Ozone Heroes at Schlotzsky’s This Saturday Join Smart Air Service and Ozone Heroes at Schlotzsky’s on Lamar this Saturday September 11th from noon till 2. Smart Air Service Co. has partnered up with Ozone Heroes to educate you about how to improve air quality in your everyday life and increase energy efficiency within your home. Smart Air is a participating company with the Austin Energy Program and is committed to the worldwide effort to reduce CO2 emissions and improve our planet’s air quality and livability. Learn more about available rebated and tax credits by contacting Smart Air. Let us help you reduce your carbon footprint!
For more info visit www.smartairaustin.com

Mention KGSR to the cashier and get any small combo meal for $3.99!! Schlotzsky’s is located at 218 South Lamar (at Barton Springs) 		12pm-2pm, at Schlotzsky's 218 S Lamar
9/13 Sabores Auténticos de México/Authentic Flavors of Mexico The Honorable Rosalba Ojeda, Consul General of Mexico, and Mr. and Mrs. Long will join MexNet Alliance’s President, Monica Peraza, to announce the “Sabores Auténticos de México/Authentic Flavors of Mexico” Dinner Gala that will take place on September 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm at The Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas.

The year 2010 marks the Bicentennial of the Mexican Independence from Spain and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution. In celebration of this special occasion, there will be a myriad of events and programs throughout the world. MexNet Alliance will bring to Austin one of the most exciting culinary and cultural events of this year: this sophisticated gala will showcase Mexico’s gastronomic history and culinary diversity with a most-memorable "fiesta".

For more info visit www.mexnetalliance.org 		6pm, at The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin
9/14 - 9/15 Dining For Life Stand up for local HIV care and prevention by sitting down to a great meal at your favorite restaurant during Dining for Life, September 13 and 14. During these two days, over 60 local restaurants are donating a portion of your check to AIDS Services of Austin. Your appetite and their generosity will make a very real difference in the lives of our neighbors right here in Central Texas. To find your restaurant, visit diningforlife.org Various, at See Website
9/16 - 9/25 Red Dot Art Spree Don't miss your chance to collect some of the best contemporary art being created today. Choose from a selection of 200 works by famous and soon-to-be-famous artists from Texas and beyond. It will be a night of fun, fabulous food and spirited art buying, with a silent auction of destination packages, evenings with local celebs and other goodies. For 15 years, this event attracts bold face types who are bold about art.

For more info visit click here. 		Opening Reception Sept 16, 7pm-10pm, at See Website
9/18 Hand to Hold will hold the “September Training Seminar Saturday, September 18 – 10a-3p. The local nonprofit Hand to Hold will hold the “September Training Seminar for New Helping Hands Parent Mentors” - Hand to Hold seeks parents of preemies who have a desire to share their experiences with peers by becoming a part of the Helping Hand Match program. Potential Helping Hands will utilize their personal experiences and knowledge with preterm birth, life in the NICU, a child born with a special health care need, loss of pregnancy and/or infant loss, to provide new parents with hope, support and an outlet for questions. Volunteers support one another by email, phone or in person, and the time commitment is left to each Helping Hand’s discretion. Training to become a Helping Hand consists of a one-time, half-day group volunteer training session. Training is free of charge and includes refreshments and lunch. It will take place at a convenient North Austin location which will be made available upon registration. Contact Kelli Kelley at kelli@handtohold.org or visit our website at www.handtohold.org to sign up or receive more information 10a-3p, at See Description
9/18 - 9/19 MamaCents Children’s Consignment Sale The MamaCents Children’s Consignment Sale is the largest sale of its kind in Central Texas. The upcoming semi-annual sale will feature fall and winter clothing, including boutique and name brand items, from size preemie to 16 (no juniors) at a fraction of retail. Also included will be maternity items, baby equipment of all kinds, furniture, toys, etc. Nearly 40,000 items are expected this year. All items are quality inspected before reaching the sale floor. Sunday, September 19 is half price day! 9/18 8am-Noon, 9/19 8am-3pm, at Palmer Events Center
9/18 Reggae 4 Ability: A Benefit for Bradyn Four-year-old Bradyn Ferguson is funny, compassionate, smart, sociable and loves pets. He also has been struggling to manage his epilepsy since he was 18 months old. Luckily, he’s been accepted to receive a service dog from 4 Paws for Ability, a non-profit that trains dogs to help children with a wide range of needs. However, training a puppy for Bradyn is expensive. It costs an average of $22,000 to train and place a dog in a child’s home.

“Reggae 4 Ability: A Benefit for Bradyn” is an afternoon of live music and a silent auction to raise funds to help him get his new service dog. The benefit will be held on Sept. 18, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Encore, an Austin live music venue. All of the proceeds from the auction and show will go toward Bradyn’s cause.

The benefit show will feature four extraordinary, regional reggae acts who have generously donated their talents: DJ Ras Gilbert from San Antonio, Eagger from Houston and Axis Unity and The Contrabandits, both from Austin.

The silent auction will feature items from local Austin businesses, signed memorabilia from pop culture heroes and prints from talented artists such as photographer Trent Sherrill.

Free activities for the kids and Food will be available for purchase served by Ital Palace (all proceeds will go to Bradyns family).

Suggested donation is $10 cover per person, kids are free.

You can read more about Bradyn’s story and make an online, tax-deductible donation at www.apuppyforb.com 		2-8pm, at Encore
9/18 Weirdos Throws a Benefit Party for Shelter Dogs Austin, TX, September 18, 2010 The dogs will be howlin and the bands rockin at Weirdos on Saturday, September 18th because this uniquely Austin venue is hosting Party with a Paws, a benefit concert in support of A.D.O.P.T.! The festivities start at 4 PM and include performances by Dear Science, Neal Carmicheal, Hired Goons, and the Victoria Pennock Band. The $5 cash entry donation not only gets you in but also enters you to win one of the many door prizes! Vendor booths from dog related services will be set up as well as a doggy water park, a pet portrait station, and booth where you can get matching dog and owner tattoos! Festivities will continue until 10 PM and of course your four legged family members are welcome!

A.D.O.P.T. is a nonprofit dedicated to lowering euthanization and surrender rates and increasing adoption rates of dogs by providing training assistance to shelters and those individuals who have nowhere else to turn. It is the organizations goal to help you keep your adopted family member and make it the best relationship youve ever had. Every 8 seconds a dog is euthanized in the United States, and 5 7 million companion animals enter shelters every year. A.D.O.P.T.s mission is to dramatically reduce those numbers via training.

So if you want to make a difference, listen to great music, win a door prize and support our four-legged family, come out on September 18th and have a howlin good time!

For more information, call 512-966-9727, or visit www.adoptfordogs.org 		4pm, at Weirdo's
9/19 Puppy Mill Awareness Day Puppy Mill Awareness Day – TX is a day when animal lovers come together to find permanent solutions to help the current abused puppy mill dogs and prevent future mill dog abuse. As a community, we can make a difference and stop the cruelty. Join us on Sunday, September 19th for live music, guest speakers, silent auction, vendors, local rescues and more! Come out and celebrate Puppy Mill Awareness Day at Scholz’s Bier Garten on Sunday, September 19th from 1-4pm! 1-4pm, at Scholz's Bier Garten
9/21 H.A.A.M. Benefit Day HAAM Benefit Day is a uniquely Austin event where businesses donate 5% of the day's proceeds to HAAM to support musicians' health. Musicians, most of whom are HAAM members, perform throughout the day at retail stores, outside stages, City Hall and more. The event runs from 6am to well past midnight and community members are invited to shop, eat out, listen to great live music and enjoy!

Visit HAAM BENEFIT DAY for more info. 		ALL DAY, at Various See Website
9/23 Emerging Leaders of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Eat.Drink.Emerge. Event Featuring Vallejo, SPEAK and the Eagle Pritchard Murray Band. Tickets are on sale now at www.EmergingLeadersOnline.com. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area 7pm-11pm, at The Belmont 305 W. 6th Street
9/24 - 9/26 11th Annual Texas Renewable Energy Round-up The 11th annual Texas Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair in Fredricksburg's Market Square September 24th-26th will show you more choices on how to have a green lifestyle without sacrificing comfort. The energy roundup will feature exhibits, eco-friendly goods for sale, fun kids area, alternative fuel vehicles, and natural cooking demos. Speakers and demonstrations will highlight renewable energy and conservation, green and efficient building, and organic growing. For more info visit www.theroundup.org See Website, at Fredricksburg Market Square
9/25 5th Annual Suddenlink Bluegrass Festival The City of Leander and Suddenlink Communications are again teaming up for the 5th Annual Suddenlink Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 25th.

This free community event takes place at Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Rd in Leander. The evening begins with an open jam session at 5pm, with the first band starting at 6pm. Local bands Twangzilla and The Boxcar Preachers will be featured with British bluegrass band The Toy Hearts.

For more information, contact Leander Parks & Recreation at (512) 528-9909 or visit www.leandertx.gov for more information. 		5pm, at Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad RD, Leander
9/25 - 10/10 The Adventures of Iris & Momo Iris is a five-year old girl with a wild imagination--so wild that it sends her on fantastic adventures where she meets a talking duck, a silly monster, a daahling fashion designer, and a friendly old man in love with fishing and pecan sandies. With the help of her best friend, a stuffed monkey named Momo, she develops courage in unfamiliar situations and learns to overcome common fears that we all encounter in everyday life. A family show, well-suited for children ages 4-10.

For more info visit www.papermoonrep.com 		Saturdays 11AM & 1PM, Sun. 2PM, at Austin Playhouse, Penn Field, 3601 S. Congress
9/25 Queen of Hearts Awareness Ride Registration is $25 which includes a “Queen of Hearts Ride” t-shirt, brunch at The Vineyard in Florence and lunch at Georgetown Honda. The reason for the ride is to bring awareness to this deadly disease and to receive life saving information from The Queen of Hearts Foundation. Katy Attebery and Carmen Perez founded The Queen of Hearts Foundation; their mission is to empower women regarding their heart health through awareness, education and information. Katy and Carmen will attend the ride to share their stories.

Registration deadline to receive a t-shirt the day of the ride is September 9th. Registration deadline is September 23rd.

For more information or to register for the ride visit www.wix.com/qoh_ride/2010 		8:.30am, at Georgetown Honda
9/26 Texas Hearing & Service Dogs Benefit Concert Texas Hearing & Service Dogs, an Austin based non-profit organization, is proud to announce Grammy Award winning Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel as headliner for a benefit concert at Antone’s on September 26th. Kicking off the evening will be the Sam Riggs Band, local Austin rising stars in the country music scene. Special guest will be Austin resident, John Paul DeJoria, Co-Founder/CEO Paul Mitchell Hair Products.

7:00 pm Doors 8:00 pm Sam Riggs Band 9:00 pm Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel Tickets: $25 at door; $20 in advance online www.servicedogs.org

Please contact Sheri Soltes at 512.891.9090 for corporate sponsorships, tables and special seating opportunities. Visit www.servicedogs.org for more information. 		7pm, at Antone's 213 W 5th st
10/9 Scoutjam 2010 Austin’s ScoutJam 2010 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and is an opportunity for families to enjoy a variety of adventures together while learning about the history and current programs offered by the Boy Scouts’ local Capitol Area Council. A low-cost and family-friendly alternative to the Austin City Limits Festival, ScoutJam is an adventurous wonderland of outdoor activities and captivating learning opportunities for every parent and child. Activities will include such challenges as fishing, dirt bike riding, golf and guitar lessons, while wildlife, aviation technology, and historical re-enactments are sure to inspire squeals of delight. All Austin families, as well as Scout Alumni and community leaders, are invited to attend. all day, at Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane
10/9 Mashed Potato Cook Off & Peace Festival Mashed Potato Cook Off & Peace Festival
455 White Wings Road, Wimberley Texas 78676
Peace Festival Honoring John Lennon's 70th Birthday~(Mash Potatos Not War)
Saturday, Oct. 9, 10am - 4pm

Cash Prize award for best Potato Recipes!
Live Music, Great Food, Nature Trails, Swimming, Kids Talent Contest
$5 Entrance,
$15 Potato Entrance Fee
Benefiting Unity Church of Wimberley
Contact: potato@unityofwimberley.com
Llea Norboge
(512) 847-0728

 10am-4pm, at 455 White Wings Road, Wimberley Texas 78676
10/15 - 10/17 In The Water Boat Show 2 The summer season may be wrapping up, but the weather is still warm and the water level still high across Central Texas, meaning conditions will be perfect for the popular Lake Travis In-the-Water Boat Show, set to take place on October 15-17 at Carlos’n Charlie’s at Emerald Point Marina on Lake Travis.

For more info visit www.austinboatshow.com 		Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, at Carlos 'n Charlies, 5973 Hiline Road, Austin 78734
10/18 Planned Parenthood's 2010 Public Affairs Dinner: The Choice for Generations A dinner to celebrate the 15th anniversary of this event as well as all the important work being done locally and around the world by Planned Parenthood and other organizations to promote the health and well-being of women. The event program will also include a live auction. Proceeds from this event make it possible for Planned Parenthood to annually provide health care and education to more than 33,000 uninsured women and men in our community and 10 county service area.

Please call 512-276-8061 or email meghan.jones@ppaustin.org for ticket information. 		6pm, at The Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, TX
10/20 Austin Film Festival's 8th Annual Film & Food Party Austin Film Festival presents the 8th annual Film & Food, one of the most talked about food-centric events in the city. Held at the beautiful and historic Driskill Hotel, Film & Food is an evening of cocktails and incredible cuisine created by talented chefs who represent some of Central Texas’ most notable restaurants. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on unique, exciting items and experiences during silent and live auctions.

All proceeds from the ticket sales and event auctions benefit AFF’s Young Filmmakers Program. The Young Filmmakers Program was founded to encourage students, ages 9 - 18, to explore their creativity and improve their literacy skills through the arts of screenwriting and filmmaking.

For more info click here. 		7pm, at Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos
10/21 - 10/28 17th Annual Austin Film Festival & Conference The Festival boasts an outstanding program of narrative, animation and documentary features and shorts, including premieres, advanced screenings, and independent films. Film screenings are complemented by lively and informative Q&A sessions with cast members and filmmakers.

This October, the Austin Film Festival will again showcase the very best that the city has to offer – convenient downtown venues, fun parties at Austin’s fine bars and restaurants, and community partnerships – while presenting exclusive and interactive movie events. So, join us for the 17th Annual Austin Film Festival, October 21-28, 2010 and be the first to see all of the great movies everyone will be talking about next year.

For more info click here 		Various, at Various Locations
10/28 The Rostow Awards Dinner The Austin Project is honoring two extraordinary leaders for transforming the community by helping to transform individuals. Paul Carrozza, founder of RunTex, will receive the 2010 Rostow Leadership Award, and Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, President/CEO of the Austin Community College District, will receive the 2010 Rostow Lifetime Achievement Award. The event begins with a reception followed by dinner and remarks from the honorees on how fitness and education strengthen the community. The Rostow Awards Dinner also brings focus to the work of TAP, while providing critical financial support to underwrite the intermediary role the organization plays in the community. 6:15pm, at AT&T Education and Conference Center
11/6 The Central Texas Step Out Walk The Central Texas Step Out Walk will be held on November 6, 2010 at Tech Ridge Center, with opportunities to reach thousands of local residents and show your commitment to the community. In exchange for in-kind support in the form of PSA placement and mentions in your programming/publication, the ADA-Central Texas will provide the following recognition:

Verbal recognition during opening and closing ceremonies
Sponsor banner displayed prominently at event site’s entrance or exit
The opportunity to include promotional materials in participant goody bags
The ability to distribute any sample products at the Step Out to Fight Diabetes
Sponsor spokesperson invited to Kickoff Luncheon on August 31
Sponsor name listed on sponsor recognition signage
Sponsor recognition in newsletters e-mailed to all walkers, sponsors and volunteers
Sponsor logo and link on the ADA-Central Texas walk page 		see website, at Tech Ridge Center
11/6 American Diabetes Associate of Central Texas and Step Out's Walk to Fight Diabetes Join the American Diabetes Associate of Central Texas and Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes by commiting to walk to raise funds to find a cure on Novemeber 6, 2010. Gather your friends, family and co-workers and form a Step Out team! It's a great way to do good together and share in a fun and healthy community experience. The event will be at Tech Ridge Center on IH 35 and Parmer Lane, with the walk starting at 9 am, day of registration beginning at 8:30 am.

For more info visit stepout.diabetes.org 		8:30am, at Tech Ridge Center, I-35 and Parmer
12/4 2010 Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown Stroll Come spread holiday cheer with the Downtown Austin Alliance. The FREE family friendly event begins Saturday, December 4 at 6pm. Congress Ave. will be open late, and will have all your yuletide necessities!

Traditional carols will start at 6pm on the south steps of the Capitol. As the clock strikes 7 pm the countdown begins to the lighting of the Capitol tree. From 7 - 9 pm, come stroll down Congress Ave. and enjoy the live entertainment, shopping and holiday spirit. The Avenue's shops, galleries, restaurants and museums will be open late and feature specials. 		6-9pm, at Congress Ave Downtown
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