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PRESS RELEASE

Please join us for the Save Muni 5K Run Sunday, February 5th, 2012.

Save Muni 5K Run Flyer

Here is a link to being able to sign up for the Race on the Event Brite website:

http://savemuny5k-esearch.eventbrite.com/?srnk=1

Here is a link that shows the Race routing on the golf course:

http://www.mapitnow.com/?maproute=54751

Rebuild the Dream members are hosting MLK Meet-ups across the country to celebrate Dr. King — the original Occupier — and link the Civil Rights Movement with today’s struggle for an economy that works for all.

Neighbors and friends will gather to watch a great video we made, plus engage in a special discussion about how we strengthen our movements in 2012.

There’s an MLK Meet-up near you. Don’t miss it!

Event name: The Expression of People.
Date and time: Friday, January 13, 7:00 PM
Location: Parking Lot Meeting – Bring your chair.
1715 West 35th
Austin, Texas

RSVP now.

2012 will be a turbulent, exciting year. It’s important for us to get together and get ready. This is your chance to touch base with friends and like-minded folks in your area, and start the new year right.

There is a lot for us to fight for, and people are continuing Dr. King’s struggle every day in the 21st century. With a rising movement sweeping the country, let’s gather together and ask: What would Dr. King and other civil rights leaders do today? How can we continue their legacy in 2012 and beyond?

MLK Day is an opportunity to take a day on, not a day off. The meet-ups will be an opportunity to join with those who share your same passion for positive change. It’s a chance to look back and look ahead — let’s look at one of the most important movements of our past as a springboard for the ongoing fight for justice.

Yes, I want to attend an MLK Meet-up with my community.

Century after century, generation after generation, countless people of all different backgrounds have continued to arrive on America’s shores. Beyond our differences there lies the promise that maybe we can carve a better future for ourselves and our children and our children’s children, with opportunity and justice for all. This was the dream our country was founded on, and Dr. King’s dream throughout the Civil Rights Movement. Let’s gather this MLK Day and commit to continuing Dr. King’s fight for the dream.

Thanks for being a part of, and believing in, this movement,
Van, Billy, Natalie, Ian, Jim, Somer and the Rebuild the Dream Innovation Fund team

The planning process seems quite similar to the neighborhood planning effort we recently completed.  The plan will address all 365 acres of the property, excluding the Reserve Center at the northwest corner (which is federal property).  They’re using the Austin consulting firm, H.W. Lochner, to lead the planning process which started with a “data collection” phase this past October, and will proceed through a draft plan presentation (Summer 2012), Revised Plan (September 2012), and Final Plan (Sept. 2012).

The materials distributed at the meeting included a listing of “Draft Goals” for an initial framework for the plan, as well as “Draft Policies” which may be refined/supplemented.  Lots of planning blah-blah mumbo jumbo re efficiency, sustainability, historical significance, natural features, artillery target practice area.  (Just kidding about that last one.)

During the meeting, there was an opportunity to provide comments and input, including the proverbial colored-sticker-on-map exercise.  Suggestions from community stakeholders included taking down the LED scrolling display sign on MoPac, returning the main entrance to its original location, and making sure there is a fire plan worked out with the City regarding wildfires on Mabry.

As for the presentation, it was very nice and efficient and “structured” presentation like you’d expect from the military.  My favorite touch was the powerpoint show they prepared which had two little boxes at the top and bottom of each slide which said “Unclassified.”  I’m dying to see the classified version.

Camp Mabry is asking for community input for their upcoming master planning for the next 20 years.  Please see the links below for more information.

December 6 or 13th from 7:00 – 9:00PM, Audie Murphy Building, 82

Comm Workshop Invitation-General-Map

FAQ Camp Mabry Master Plan Meetings Dec 2011

Thanks very much,
Bonita Snyder-Jones, Managing Librarian
Howson Branch Library
2500 Exposition Blvd.
974-8802

Due to recent rains & great planting conditions, the Austin Parks & Recreation Department has changed the date for the “Ready, Set, Plant” event at Red Bud Isle.

The event has been moved up to Saturday, December 17th, from 9 am – Noon.
If you are already signed up you don’t need to do anything.

To sign-up to participate, click the link below:

http://connect.austinparks.org/site/GetTogether?cal_event_id=105570&gettogether=event_main&page=event_main&cal_invitee_id=&cal_activity_id=1080
Ready Set Plant RedBudIsleProposed

T-Shirt Fundraiser Flyer

The Livestrong Austin Marathon will take place Sunday February 19, 2012.  There will be multiple street and intersection closures in our neighborhood.  Please refer to the following PDF file links for detailed information.

2012-austin_raceroute_2011-11-01

Traffic Guide

Some major intersections will have volunteer race marshals available to  give directions to get around closures and bad intersections.  Water stops will have volunteers who can also provide information.   311 operators will also be available to answer questions on race day.

The police manning major intersections will likely not be able to give directions or other information.

Austin Green & Growing Garden Series
Howson Branch, Austin Public Library
2500 Exposition Blvd.
Saturday, October 1^st and Saturday, October 15^th

October 1^st 11:30 a.m.     BCSI: Botanical Crime Scene Investigation

Plant detective Denise Delaney from the City of Austin Grow Green program demonstrates how to diagnose plant problems and gives valuable gardening tips for the Austin climate. A question and answer session follows the presentation, along with Denise’s tour of the Howson  Branch  Library’s xeriscape demonstration garden.

October 1^st 1:30 p.m.    Gardening for Fall and Winter

Travis County Master Gardener Reeve Hobbie presents an overview of what to do in your garden as we move from the extreme heat of summer to possible freezing temperatures this winter. Join us for this informative afternoon program.

October 15^th 11:30 a.m.     Composting & Recycling Class

Attend our Composting Class and learn how to get a rebate from the City of Austin for the purchase of a compost bin. Get the dirt on how and why to compost, plus test your knowledge of single stream recycling. Presented by City of Austin Solid Waste Services.

October 15^th 1:30 p.m.    Sapling Day

Learn about tree selection, planting and pruning from the experts. A limited number of free saplings will be given away by Tree Folks and Austin Urban Forestry (Parks and Recreation). Youth volunteers will be available from Discover Green, so bring the family !

Flyer

Kanya Lyons
Public Information Specialist
Office of Programs and Partnerships
Austin Public Library
512-974-7379
www.austintexas.gov/library <–please note the change in all City of Austin email addresses