Cold Weather. Hot Weekend!
Annual Boating Show Austin Convention Center Boating safety courses, fishing, walking on new luxury boats. January 17th-20th. 2012-2013 Arena Grand Prix Swimming Series Texas Swimming Center, The University of Texas January 18th-20th Pre-lims @9 Finals @6pm Missy Franklin, Tyler Clary, Amanda Weir, Conor Dwyer, Ricky Berens, Garrett Weber-Gale, Kate Ziegler, Ryan Lochte and Cloe Sutton...
The Bases are Loaded!!
It’s time to register for baseball and softball! Deadlines are approaching for registration and try-outs. “The oldest Little League in Texas” South Austin Baseball. The fields are near Chuy’s on Barton Springs Road. “Serving youth 4-16 in the West Austin and Westlake Area” Western Hills Baseball & Western Hills Girls Softball. Fields are locations...
Peace on Earth
Keep the Peace this winter break by trying any of the following: (Remember: the stroller, glow in the dark bracelets, flashlights, and water.) 1. Take the family to see “BAH HUMBUG” @Dougherty Arts Center downtown this Friday and Sat discounts if you call ahead. “Very spirit of the season and family friendly!” http://www.thecompanytheatre.org/bahhumbug/ or call Brown paper...
Why Sports Can Keep Youths Out of Trouble
Posted by LRosenthal by written by Evelyn Anderson for 1379 Sports The physical and mental benefits of sports are endless. There’s an activity out there for everyone, regardless of age, fitness level, or disability. Perhaps the biggest beneficiaries of all however are youngsters. With almost a third of young Americans now arrested by the time they’re 23, youth...
Does This Wetsuit Make Me Look Fast?
Looking for the perfect gift for yourself or for that special someone who has everything? Stop by Barton Springs Pool this week on December 5th and 6th for a wetsuit demo. They will be at the pool from 6:30-7:30 a.m. BlueSeventy reps will have the “Helix” available for you to demo. With numerous public...
Better than T.V.!!!!
Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Christmas Parade Parade route begins at the Capitol and travels North on Congress Avenue, ending at Cesar Chavez. Bring a new toy to donate to Santa’s Helpers who will distribute the toys through Operation Blue Santa. Parade begins at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2012. Fun for all ages....
Outside the Big Box
Thank you for “Shopping Small” this past Saturday. It was great to kick-off the holiday season by seeing so many friends in 1379 and shopping local. The top sellers this season are cold weather gear and anything a kid can throw. Lots of things thrown in the store, thrown in a bag and thrown under...
Plan Your ATX Thanksgiving Staycation
Thanksgiving can be exhausting. Cleaning the house for out of town guests, making several grocery store runs and doing it all with the kids out of school can be overwhelming. This coming week make some plans that include fun and exercise (and maybe even eating out) and you’ll have some great Thanksgiving memories. Volleyball@UT UT...
Put the YOU in UT!
Volleyball The Longhorns winning streak is now at 13! UT hasn’t lost a game this season in the Big 12. Come cheer on the Horns tonight, Friday, November 2nd, @7pm and watch them beat Kansas State! The Texas Athletic Department is offering $4 tickets to friends and family of YMCA members. Call the UT Events,...
Cold Outside Means Time for Hockey!
Try Something Cool With Your Kids! USA Hockey is sponsoring a free clinic in Austin! Girls and boys ages 5-9 can put on the uniform and give hockey a try. Everyone who participates receives a free jersey, goodie bag and the chance to play hockey. They request you bring your own bike helmet and gloves/...
Trick or Treat or What?
What do you do before you get those treats? Creep and crawl your way through Austin’s first Spooky Skedaddle 5k and Festival benefiting Texas School for the Deaf (TSD). Bring your family and friends to this school beautiful South Congress campus for an evening filled with Halloween fun for everyone. The Spooky Skedaddle 5k and...
Day Trip to New Braunfels, Texas!
Just a short drive to New Braunfels will provide hours of outdoor fun for you and your kids. The Landa Park Aquatic Complex has something for everyone, including three pools: Olympic size pool, spring-fed pool and a zero-depth pool. Customers are allowed to bring in chairs and coolers. Kids love the rope swing and the...
