THURSDAY-SUNDAY
1. WORTH THE TRIP: We Are Blood accepting donations to ease Type O blood shortage
We Are Blood, formerly The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas and the sole provider of blood to Central Texas hospitals, is experiencing a shortage of Type O-negative and -positive blood, a universal blood type that can be transfused to any patient. As a result, We Are Blood urges residents with Type O blood to donate immediately. Find out more here.
FRIDAY
2. Police and sheriff’s office partner for self-defense class
Cedar Park Police and Williamson County sheriff’s office offer two sessions of a self-defense class for women. If you cannot make it this weekend, the class will also be held Sept. 1 at the same time and place. Open to women ages 18 and older.
6-8 p.m. Free. Cedar Park Police Department Training Room, 911 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park. 512-260-4646. www.facebook.com/CedarParkPolice
SATURDAY
3. HitMaker Music School presents its last summer concert
The HitMaker Music School ends its monthly summer concert recital series with a show on The Red Oak Stage. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring nonperishable food to donate to Hill Country Community Ministries.
8 p.m. Free. HitMaker Music School, 208 S. Brushy St., Leander. 512-529-2954. www.hitmakermusicschool.com
4. Twin Lakes Family YMCA presents ‘Pocahontas’
Kids Night Out at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA features the film "Pocahontas" along with food, crafts and open gym time.
5-10 p.m. $17-$27. Twin Lakes Family YMCA, 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park. 512-250-9622. www.facebook.com/YMCA.TwinLakes
SUNDAY
5. Anderson Mill and Robinson Museum open for visitors
The museum and mill will be open to the public for an ice-cream social, tours and gardening advice from the Anderson Mill Garden Club. The mill is a replica of the Civil War-era Anderson Mill.
2-5 p.m. Free. Anderson Mill and Robinson Museum, 13974 FM 2769, Volente. [email protected]. www.volente.org/amgc
