Austin Elementary Up For National Grant
Clorox has offered to give out grants for school improvements. What a great thing to give, in the face of school budgets shrinking and schools pinching every penny! One local school that is near and dear to my heart has passed the first phase of approval and is up for online voting right now. If...
Halloween Hot Zone at 1379 Sports
Come to 1379 this weekend (28th, 29th, 31st) and have a shot at winning awesome prizes! With a minimum purchase amount of $25, you will have the opportunity to win a wide range of prizes by drawing from our bucket of goodies. Prizes include Lacrosse Shorts, 1/2 off next purchased pair of shoes, a pair...
Fitness Feria
Date: October 29, 2011 – 10:00am to 2:00pm This is a Spanish language event. Did you know that 1 in 3 children in Austin are overweight? Did you know that being overweight may lead to heart-diseases and diabetes? The Austin Independent School District invites all parents and students to Fitness Feria, a health fair that...
Frighteningly Fun Fitness Weekend in Austin!
Wear your costume to the Run for the Water run on October 30. Following the Kids K there will be trick-or-treating at the vendor tents. Enter on-line. Texas Natural Science Center-The University of Texas. Bring your little Goblins in their costumes to Fright at the Museum! Learn about the insects, spiders and snakes that make...
Record Number of Activities & Festivals in Austin
The local newspaper reported that there are a record number of activities/festivals planned in Austin this Weekend. Thought you might want to add some festivals in the Hill Country, too. With Fall sports and busy family schedules, perhaps your goal this weekend should be to do 100 sit-ups and 100 push-ups sometime this weekend. Most...
Random Things To Do in October in Austin…
Here is a list of activities to do in Austin this October. Have more? Comment below. UT Tower Tours. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Hours are 2-6, $6 tours on the hour. Reservations suggested. 475-6633. Movies in the Park at Mueller. Donate a new or gently used book or DVD for the Dell Children’s Medical...
Austin Sets Record For…
Yes, it’s weather related. As of Wednesday at 2p.m. the temperature in Austin this summer has been over 100 degrees for 70 days. It’s a real heat wave and it has started making me do crazy things. For example, I’ve cooked chicken noodle soup and chili for dinner this week. I have always thought soup...
Be Cool and Ride Your Bike
One way to get exercise, have fun and stay cool is to ride your bike. Whether it’s a road bike, mountain bike, fixed-gear bike, BMX bike or a Balance bike, Austin has a place for you to ride. Located on 9th Street (between Lamar and Henderson Streets and across from Duncan Park) is a BMX...
Keeping Cool This Summer in Texas
Frozen Water and Water Fountains Sno-Beach Hawaiian Shaved Ice. 801 Barton Springs Road (Between Bouldin and South First). You can drive or… Park your car at the Stein Mart on Walsh Tarlton and Bee Cave Road. Wait for the #30 bus to arrive at the bus stop and hop on. Stay on the air conditioned...
2011 Summer Playground Program Locations
The free Summer Playground Program begins Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. and ends Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Playground site hours of operation are: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday: 10:00am – 5:00 pm. ALL SITES WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, JULY 4th, 2011. The Summer Playground Program...
KGSR’s Blues on the Green
93.3 KGSR’s Blues on the Green returns to Zilker Park for its 21th season! Every other Wednesday evening in June through August (6 total events), Zilker Park will be filled with thousands of people, blankets and lawn chairs, families and music lovers. EVENT DATES: June 8 June 22 July 6 July 20 Aug 3 Aug...
Hi, my name is Kimberly and I’m the Greater Austin Moms Fitness Examiner. The new 1379 Family Sports Shop caught my eye and I’ve been loving what I’ve seen so far. Check out my Examiner.com page for a couple of references to the store so far. While you’re there, head over to the Discussions page,...
