Violet Crown Festival - Volunteers Needed
A note from our
friends with the Violet Crown Festival.
Friends and neighbors,
Spring is here! And
that means it's time for the much-beloved Violet Crown Festival!
We are reaching out
this year and begging, BEGGING, for volunteer help with it. It's a HUGE
undertaking run by a small, small handful of people. Like a tiny
handful. Mouse hands, even.
The Festival is May
2 from 10-5. It will be in the back of Brentwood Elementary (on the
west side) this year.
If everyone who can,
would volunteer just 2 hours, we'd be golden.
There are SO many
things you can do from the simplest, one-hour tasks to monumental, gargantuan
tasks. Your choice ;)
Maybe you have a group
who does civic volunteering? We want you! We'll be happy to write letters
of confirmation of volunteer time to any group or individual who helps
us. Volunteer hours look great on resumes!!!
Here is the link:
http://vols.pt/RZ9cpv
If you wanna sign up
the old-fashioned way, you are more than welcome to contact me if
you're in Brentwood or Nancy Barnard if you're in Crestview.
You guys are always so
good about showing up for the festival! We thank you in advance for
giving us some extra hands to make it happen!!!
Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/VioletCrownFestival#
Conversation Corps
The City of Austin, in partnership with Capital Metro, AISD and Leadership Austin, has launched a new initiative called Conversation Corp. http://www.atxtalks.org/
Conversations will begin Friday, March 20. This first round will consist of 12 conversations over the course of two weeks, at varied times of day, all around town. The topic will be "How can Conversation Corps add value to our community?" We'll be seeking input from participants about the value of this program and the issues they'd like to see as future conversation topics. The partnering organizations will then use this feedback to map out monthly topics based on both their needs and the community's desires.
What is Conversation Corps?
Conversation Corps gives individuals the opportunity to participate in important conversations about issues affecting our community. Each month we’ll bring a conversation to your area, led by a volunteer host who wants to hear your voice. We make the arrangements so all you have to do is show up, share your thoughts and listen to the thoughts of others.
Conversation Corps gives individuals the opportunity to participate in important conversations about issues affecting our community. Each month we’ll bring a conversation to your area, led by a volunteer host who wants to hear your voice. We make the arrangements so all you have to do is show up, share your thoughts and listen to the thoughts of others.
Then, we’ll deliver your feedback to the decision makers
behind each issue and give you the resources you need to stay in the loop and
hear how your input affected decisions. Come put your ideas on the table -
We’ve saved a seat for you!
March Conversations:
Friday, March 20, 10:00am - Genuine Joe Coffeehouse - 2001 W Anderson Lane, 78757
Tuesday, March 24, 10:00am - Hancock Recreation Center - 811 East 41st Street, 78751
Tuesday, March 24, 5:30pm - Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Austin Public Library - 5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749
Wednesday, March 25, 5:30pm - University Presbyterian Church - 2203 San Antonio Street, 78705
Thursday, March 26, 8:00am - Joe's Bakery - 2305 East 7th Street, 78701
Thursday, March 26, 1:00pm - Old Quarry Branch, Austin Public Library - 7051 Village Center Drive, 78731
Thursday, March 26, 7:00pm - Turner-Roberts Recreation Center - 7201 Colony Loop Drive, 78724
Friday, March 27, 3:00pm - Spicewood Springs Branch, Austin Public Library - 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759
Saturday, March 28, 12:00pm - South Austin Recreation Center - 1100 Cumberland Rd., 78704
Saturday, March 28, 3:00pm - Kick Butt Coffee - 5775 Airport Boulevard, 78752
Sunday, March 29, 1:00pm - Dove Springs Recreation Center - 5801 Ainez Drive, 78744
Monday, March 30, 11:00am - Strange Brew, Austin Coffee - 5326 Manchaca Road, 78745
