1.
Susan G. Komen Austin will host Pink!, an evening featuring speakers, cocktails, food and dancing. Pink! will take place April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Rd. To reserve a table or learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit
www.komenaustin.org/
pinkparty or contact Development Director Libby Tilley at 512-473-0900 or
[email protected].
2. Several local businesses will interact with guests at
LifeWorks Youth and Family Alliance's 10th anniversary White Party for an evening of dancing, food and drinks provided by Roaring Fork, Fork & Vine, Dang Banh Mi, Kohana Coffee and more. The White Party will take place April 24 from 8 p.m.-midnight at The Long Center Terrace, 701 W. Riverside Drive. For more information, visit
www.whitepartyaustin.org.
3.
Art Alliance Austin will host its 65th annual art fair. Art City Austin is the largest art marketplace in Central Texas. The outdoor fair will feature more than 100 artists. Activities include artist meet-and-greets, live music and food trucks. Art City Austin will be April 25 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and April 26 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Cesar Chavez Street between Guadalupe Street and North Lamar Boulevard. Tickets are $10 for single-day general admission. For more information visit
www.artallianceaustin.org.
4. Residents may sign up for Painting With a Purpose to benefit the
Texas Humane Heroes, which finds homes for animals rescued from overcrowded municipal shelters. The instructional class allows participants to bring their own food and drinks. Tickets are $35 each. The event will take place April 26 from 7-9 p.m. at 12129 N. RM 620, Ste. 401. For more information, locations or to reserve seats, visit
www.texashumaneheroes.org/paint.
5.
CASA of Travis County, which advocates for children who have been abused or neglected, is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system. A dinner and information session will include a presentation and time for questions with CASA staff and current volunteers. The dinner will take place May 5 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the CASA Training Room, 7701 N. Lamar Blvd. For more information, visit
www.casatravis.org/infosession.
6. Austin-based
TreeFolks will receive a Texas Environmental Excellence Award for its efforts to replant millions of loblolly pine trees on private lands in the aftermath of the 2011 Labor Day wildfires in Bastrop. The award will be presented at the Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Banquet on May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. Tickets are $35 each or $280 for a table of eight. Purchase tickets at
www.tceqevents.com/TradeFair.
7.
AIDS Services of Austin will host its fourth annual Women's Giving Circle Luncheon to support the Women Rising Project, which has a mission to strengthen local women living with HIV or AIDS. The casual, free luncheon will take place May 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Shoal Crossing Event Center, 8611 N. MoPac. Contact Erin Gurak at 512-406-6157 for more information.
www.asaustin.org
8.
The American Heart Association will host its 18th Annual Heart Ball of Austin. The ball raises funds for life-saving research and education programs in Austin. This year's event will include live and silent auctions, guest speakers and live entertainment. Tickets are $500 per person. The ball will be May 9 from 7-11 p.m. at JW Marriott, 110 E. Second St. For more information visit
https://austinheartball.ahaevents.org.
9.
Foundation for the Homeless will host its 16th annual Golf Marathon to raise money for homeless families with children younger than age 17. Entry is $600 for a team of four. Interested volunteers may be a fundraising team captain and raise a minimum of $3,000. The marathon will be May 18 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Grey Rock Golf Club, 7401 SH 45. For more information email
[email protected].
1. Susan G. Komen Austin will host Pink!, an evening featuring speakers, cocktails, food and dancing. Pink! will take place April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Rd. To reserve a table or learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.komenaustin.org/
pinkparty or contact Development Director Libby Tilley at 512-473-0900 or [email protected].
2. Several local businesses will interact with guests at LifeWorks Youth and Family Alliance's 10th anniversary White Party for an evening of dancing, food and drinks provided by Roaring Fork, Fork & Vine, Dang Banh Mi, Kohana Coffee and more. The White Party will take place April 24 from 8 p.m.-midnight at The Long Center Terrace, 701 W. Riverside Drive. For more information, visit www.whitepartyaustin.org.
3. Art Alliance Austin will host its 65th annual art fair. Art City Austin is the largest art marketplace in Central Texas. The outdoor fair will feature more than 100 artists. Activities include artist meet-and-greets, live music and food trucks. Art City Austin will be April 25 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and April 26 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Cesar Chavez Street between Guadalupe Street and North Lamar Boulevard. Tickets are $10 for single-day general admission. For more information visit www.artallianceaustin.org.
4. Residents may sign up for Painting With a Purpose to benefit the Texas Humane Heroes, which finds homes for animals rescued from overcrowded municipal shelters. The instructional class allows participants to bring their own food and drinks. Tickets are $35 each. The event will take place April 26 from 7-9 p.m. at 12129 N. RM 620, Ste. 401. For more information, locations or to reserve seats, visitwww.texashumaneheroes.org/paint.
5. CASA of Travis County, which advocates for children who have been abused or neglected, is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system. A dinner and information session will include a presentation and time for questions with CASA staff and current volunteers. The dinner will take place May 5 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the CASA Training Room, 7701 N. Lamar Blvd. For more information, visit www.casatravis.org/infosession.
6. Austin-based TreeFolks will receive a Texas Environmental Excellence Award for its efforts to replant millions of loblolly pine trees on private lands in the aftermath of the 2011 Labor Day wildfires in Bastrop. The award will be presented at the Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Banquet on May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. Tickets are $35 each or $280 for a table of eight. Purchase tickets at www.tceqevents.com/TradeFair.
7. AIDS Services of Austin will host its fourth annual Women's Giving Circle Luncheon to support the Women Rising Project, which has a mission to strengthen local women living with HIV or AIDS. The casual, free luncheon will take place May 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Shoal Crossing Event Center, 8611 N. MoPac. Contact Erin Gurak at 512-406-6157 for more information. www.asaustin.org
8. The American Heart Association will host its 18th Annual Heart Ball of Austin. The ball raises funds for life-saving research and education programs in Austin. This year's event will include live and silent auctions, guest speakers and live entertainment. Tickets are $500 per person. The ball will be May 9 from 7-11 p.m. at JW Marriott, 110 E. Second St. For more information visit https://austinheartball.ahaevents.org.
9. Foundation for the Homeless will host its 16th annual Golf Marathon to raise money for homeless families with children younger than age 17. Entry is $600 for a team of four. Interested volunteers may be a fundraising team captain and raise a minimum of $3,000. The marathon will be May 18 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Grey Rock Golf Club, 7401 SH 45. For more information email [email protected].
