Looking to volunteer this weekend?
From a volunteer session on an urban farm to yoga with kittens, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in Austin this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Urban Roots Volunteer Saturday
From the event description:
One registration required per person. Volunteer with Urban Roots to make a difference in your community, connect with local youth leaders, and dig in on a local, urban farm. You’re guaranteed to have a unique experience that allows you to get away from the busyness of daily life without travelling too far from Austin's downtown. You will have a chance to plant, cultivate or harvest sustainably grown fruits and vegetables and be inspired by Urban Roots youth leaders.
When: Saturday, May 11, 9-11:30 a.m.
Where: Urban Roots Farm, 7651 Delwau Lane
Admission: Free
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Fifth Annual Kitten Shower with Kitten Yoga
From the event description:
Kitten Season is nearly here and we need you to help us prepare for this critical life-saving season where AHS will see over 1,000 bottle baby kittens. Join us on Saturday, May 11, for the Austin Humane Society's Fifth Annual Kitten Shower. This family-friendly event includes cuddly kittens, adoption specials, live baby-bottle feeding demonstrations, cat-themed vendors, children's storytime, foster care info sessions and tasty human goodies to purchase from our volunteer-led bake sale.
When: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Austin Humane Society, 124 W. Anderson Lane
Admission: Free-$20
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Youth Arts Fest 2019
From the event description:
What does the future hold for young people these days? How do they see themselves being a part of that future? At the Youth Arts Festival, more than 200 young people from 15 schools across Central Texas showcase their deeply moving work, including plays, film, photography, sculpture, poetry and more.
When: Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Road.
Admission: Free
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The Possibility of Disability
From the event description:
Davis Gallery, in partnership with the Autism Society of Texas, is proud to host “The Possibilities of Disability”. This one night event will focus on three artists living with autism. Gregory Chabolla is a wood worker who specializes in creating intricate carvings on his scroll saw; Jane Manthei is known for her amazingly detailed and lifelike representational drawings and paintings; and Richmond Freeman paints in gouache, watercolor and acrylics, and chooses his subject matter from photograph reference points that he captures around Austin.
When: Saturday, May 11, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Davis Gallery, 837 W. 12th St.
Admission: Free
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