Tomorrow’s Leaders is the young professionals group that supports Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and puts on events like Backyard Ball, where I was honored this year. I’ve joined the leadership council of the group and am taking on the responsibility of bringing on new members! Why join? It’s $65 for a full year of events, free…
Community Yoga Austin Presents: FIRST SUNDAY for Blackshear Elementary School How awesome is this? On Sunday, July 3rd Community Yoga will collaborate with Eastside Yoga, Blue Dahlia Bistro, and other East Austin businesses to raise money to bring a weekly Yoga class to ALL of the students of Blackshear Elementary School, starting in Fall 2011. Blackshear students…
You might remember my post on Trisha Lewis, extraordinary facialist at Skin by Ann Webb. I just got word that she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer, so the Skin by Ann Webb team is turning their new location grand opening party into a fundraiser for their beloved staff member. Join the Skin by Ann Webb…
I can’t remember if I’ve spoken on xlyssa before about MooJesus! … I know I have written about it here and here and here on thisislifeinaustin. Anyway, MooJesus! is the raw milk dairy we go to in Seguin, Texas, about an hour-ish away from Austin. It’s a little slice of heaven, and the next time…
There are tons of lists of restaurants open on Thanksgiving. Here’s the one for Austin. Here’s the one for Aspen. Thus, I have no need to make lists. I will give you just one recommendation. Austin: 24 Diner How awesome is this? Family-style menu served at your table with three meat dishes, two types of…
When you’re traveling, hitting a new CrossFit is a special treat: you get to do movements you know but with entirely different warm-ups and cool-downs and atmospheres and progressions and people. It’s awesome. I arrived at Roaring Fork CrossFit (in Basalt, about 25 mins from my home base in Aspen) 10 minutes late–Texans don’t drive…
This Saturday there is a UTB: Free Community Workout at Town Lake and two Free CrossFit Indoor workouts at the CrossFit Central facility! Both workouts are open to everyone, but the Indoor ones require an RSVP and are almost full already, so do it STAT if you’re into that! UTB: Free Community Workout 8:30-9:30am Under…
The 11th Annual Austin Under 40 Awards (Au40) will be held on February 27, 2009 at Austin Music Hall. The annual event honors individuals in the Austin community who consistently demonstrate professional excellence as well as leadership, commitment and service to the community. The group is taking nominations through January 16, so nominate someone awesome…
An article in the Statesman today, Charities Suffering in Ailing Economy, focuses on how charities are suffering in this slow economy, especially with cash donations. It cites some scary statistics (“Contributions to the American Red Cross of Central Texas have decreased nearly 50 percent”?!?!) but also goes on to say that there are some bright…
That’s right, Dwight Shrute is coming to Austin! On October 25, Mona Foundation is hosting Lotus Night, an event featuring “the best of Austin’s Indian community including music, food and dance, will also provide an opportunity for locals to offer their support for girls and women halfway around the globe. The benefit features the collaboration…