North Austin YMCA

The new North Austin YMCA, under construction at Rundberg Lane and North Lamar Boulevard, will be complete in November and will host a grand opening celebration Nov. 10. Memberships are on sale now at the YMCA's current North Austin location, 9616 N. Lamar Blvd.

The new facility will have an indoor pool; gym for basketball and volleyball; and a yoga, aerobics and cycling room; a children's area; and a community garden. For more information, call 973-9622 or visit www.austinymca.org.

EcoTech Institute

Construction wrapped up Aug. 3 on the new EcoTech Institute at the former Chaparral Ice Center, 14200 N. I-35, and the school is moving in furniture and equipment, said Robbie Cather, senior project manager for Stewart Perry, the construction company that oversaw the renovation.

The 40,000-square-foot school will train individuals in environmental programs in electrical, solar and wind programs, and has several wind turbines.