Medicare 101 Educational Information Session
- Monday, November 13, 4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
- Wednesday, December 6, 4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Find out about Medicare 2024 in this educational event. Join discussions about original medicare verses medicare advantage, including supplements.
Attendees will learn about what best fits their health needs. The targeted audience for this event are seniors and their care givers.
This event is free and open to the public.
Event Location:
George Washington Carver Library
1161 Angelina Street
For more information: 512-850-2403
Harvest Fest & Literacy Night
Thursday, November 16, 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.
Austin ISD’s LBJ Early College High School Vertical Team invites the community to their Annual Harvest Fest & Literacy Night.
Attendees will enjoy a turkey dinner, books, and holiday dinner giveaways. Community Resource information will also be available.
Event Location:
LBJ Early College High School Cafeteria
7309 Lazy Creek Drive
For more information: 512-414-2543
Panel Conversation
Saturday, November 18, 1:00p.m.
In their TalkAbout Series, Women & Their Work presents We Orbit Together / Eye Moon Cocoon.
An open conversation between art historian Jana La Brasca and artist Virginia L. Montgomery about metaphysical systems of communication through visual language, the female gaze, Texas surrealism, and the critical function of “hope” in art made during times of global chaos.
TalkAbout is a program that facilitates casual conversations with artists, and the people who inspire them. This event is free and open to the public.
Women & Their Work is located at 1311 East Cesar Chavez Street.
Austin Studio Tour
Every weekend, beginning Saturday, November 4 – Sunday, November 19, 12:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Big Medium presents Austin Studio Tour 2023, an occasion to celebrate Austin Artists, Collaboratives, Art Experiences, and Dedicated Art Spaces, in this 30th edition, with a record of 570 stops.
Austin Studio Tour 2023 is a free, annual, self-guided art event providing the public with an opportunity to experience and view artist works that contribute to the vibrant and dynamic culture of Austin.
Location:
916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2 #101
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information: www.bigmedium.org
Free Reading Workshop
Sunday, December 10, 5:00p.m.
Directors JKJK present Death By Bad Jokes.
Be the audience to a free reading of a developing new musical-in-progress. In a world on edge, Death by Bad Jokes, will ask the questions, are we seeking justice, or revenge, or do we all just want to look the other way?
Event Location:
Trinity Street Playhouse
901 Trinity Street, 4th Floor
For free tickets and more information:
www.jkjklol.org
Free Healthy Food
- Tuesday, October 15 / 9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.
The Central Texas Food Bank & the Church of Christ at East Side has its Mobile Food Pantry available for free food distribution every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Receive a variety of fresh food, including meat, beans, canned fruit & vegetables, soup, cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, and more.
All mobile pantry distributions are drive-thru only with pre-packed boxes directly loaded into your vehicle’s trunk, so please make space. There is a limit of one box of food per household.
This Mobile Food Pantry is located at Church of Christ at East Side, 5701 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more information: 512-282-2111 or www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/
Free Food Pantry
The doors of the Bethany Faith Food Pantry are open to serve the community every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10a.m. – 12Noon & every 4th Tuesday of the month, 6p.m. – 8p.m.
Wednesday:
- Wednesday, November 13 / 10a.m. – 12Noon
Tuesday:
- Tuesday, November 26 / 6p.m. – 8p.m.
Event Location: Bethany Christian Church, 3507 E. 12th Street. For more information: 512-470-8163.
Free Legal Clinic for Veterans
Austin Bar Association sponsors Free Legal Clinic for Veterans.
.Every 2nd Monday of the month / 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.
- Monday, October 14, 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.
- Monday, November 11, 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.
- Monday, December 9, 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Veterans can get brief legal advice from volunteer attorneys on various legal topics like Divorce, Custody, Consumer Contracts, Wills, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Housing, Bankruptcy, and More!
Location:
Austin VA Outpatient Clinic
7901 Metropolis Drive
For more information: 512-472-0279
Healthcare Services
CommUnityCare will triage people over the phone and send them to the appropriate location. This service is available to people with no insurance and no established provider, who are experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms. CommUnityCare are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rapid-response protocol. For more information and screening: Call 512-978-9015 or www.communitycaretx.orge
Utility Service Assistance
The City of Austin is committed to the health and safety of the public and has suspended all utility disconnects for non-payment. Austin Energy offers special assistance programs for both residential and commercial customers. Additional Customer Assistance Programs are available for customers facing temporary and long-term financial difficulties, as well as serious medical problems. For more information: 512-494-9400 or www.austinenergy.com
Curbside for Seniors
In partnership with Meals on Wheels, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) will distribute curbside for seniors and their spouses. For persons aged 50 years and older, there is a 10-meals per-person limit. For more information: www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation
Immediate Housing Needs Assistance
Neighborhood Housing and Community Development offers information and referrals for immediate housing to assist COVID-19-impacted community members. Information includes resources to avoid eviction or displacement, local programs that provide temporary, emergency financial assistance for utilities and rental expenses, and information for homeowners on mortgage assistance and property tax payment options. For more information: www.austintexas.gov/department/housing
Business Resources
The Economic Development Department is offering services for businesses that may find themselves struggling in these difficult times. They include free business coaching, emergency planning resources, and a Family Business Loan Program. For more information and to register: 3-1-1 or www.austintexas.gov.
Workforce Services
Texas Workforce Commission is where people can apply for unemployment benefits. They also have a helpful tutorial to guide individuals through the process. Get information for COVID-19 Employers, Jobseekers, and Child Care. For more information: www.twc.texas.gov
Business Recovery Resources
COA Economic Development Department would like to remind small businesses about recovery opportunities for owners and employees. The federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which provides for resources like Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Programs. For more information, eligibility, and application: www.sba.gov
Free Virtual Sickle Cell Support Group
Every Tuesday / 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual on ZOOM
The Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation provides free, virtual S.O.S. Support Group Meetings for those with sickle cell disease, their families, and their caregivers.
For more information and reservations:
Email: info@sicklecelltx.org or visit sicklecelltx.org/supportgroups
