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VOLUNTEER NEEDS FOR IBM
UPTOWN CLASSIC
The IBM Uptown Classic is set to hit streets on October
18, and we need your help! So many of you
stepped forward last year to make the Red Cross presence felt. We hope
we can count on you again this year to come out and show the Red! To
become one of our corps of 250 volunteers for this event including
pre-race needs, please contact acooney@centex.redcross.org.
Roles range from water stops, parking lot attendant, packet pick up
stuffer, and more! Go online to see the full
list of available slots.
And join us on October 17 for a pre-race happy hour
at NXNW. 2 free beers and appetizers for volunteers and racers!
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ANTONE'S PRESENTS: RED and WHITE and BLUES Bash
WHITE DENIM at Antone's Nightclub
Wednesday,
September 23, 2009
Doors
8pm/Show 9pm
Advance
tickets available at www.antones.net
$10
advance tickets
Don't miss this huge event with WHITE DENIM, just home
from their European tour, on Wednesday September 23, 2009. White
Denim's red hot sound has not only taken Austin by storm but their
music has translated across the oceans!
Antone's and the Red Cross are proud to partner together with White
Denim to raise awareness of all that the Red Cross does in Central
Texas and beyond. Clifford Antone was a huge supporter of the Red Cross
and Antone's wants to continue his passion for this amazing charity
organization.
White Denim has toured extensively, playing shows including SXSW and
CMJ Music Marathon, and also received the award of "Best New
Band" at the 2008 Austin Music Awards. In order to reach European
listeners, the band signed to UK record label Full Time Hobby (home to
The Hold Steady and Viva Voce) for an overseas release. The first
release on Full Time Hobby was the single "Let's Talk About
It" with "Darksided Computer Mouth". On June 23,
2008, the band released its debut album, the Workout Holiday LP, which
consists of re-recorded songs from the band's first two self-released
EPs along with some new tracks. The band has since released two more
singles in Europe off of Workout Holiday: "All You Really Have To
Do" with "DCWYW" and "Shake Shake
Shake" with "All Truckers Roll".
Back in the US, White Denim released their debut US full-length LP,
entitled Exposion in late 2008. White Denim, along with Transmission
Entertainment, have created a new digital record company that allows
fans to buy music directly from the band. Buyers have the option of
purchasing a digital copy (MP3 or FLAC format) of the album, as well as
12" and 7" copies. If fans want more, they can pay for a
subscription into the White Denim fan club, which not only buys them
digital and hard copies of the album, but also a collection of
unreleased digital live tracks and unreleased materials.
White Denim's third full-length album, entitled Fits, was released via
Full Time Hobby on June 22, 2009. The record was initially release in
Europe only, but after signing their first US record deal with Downtown
Records on July 10, the band plans to release Fits in the Fall of 2009.
Don't
miss this event!
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SEPTEMBER SUPPORTERS & GIVEAWAYS!
Thanks again to the terrific and loyal Red Cross
supporters who've stepped up to make September sizzle as National
Preparedness Month! Please come out
and participate!
STAND UP and GIVE WITH AUSTIN CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER!
ACHC will
provide FREE 1st day services in exchange for a $30 donation to
the American Red Cross of Central Texas (includes Exam, Consultation,
X-Ray, and Written Report of Findings)
When: Sept 1st - Sept 30th
Where: 1200 W. Howard Lane Ste E Austin ~ 78753; (512) 252-3030; www.docharry.com
SCHLOTZSKY'S
Visit the participating Schlotzsky's locations on the
dates below and they'll donate to the American Red Cross of Central
Texas when you mention "Red Cross."
9/16, 5-9pm - McNeil, 6301 W. Parmer Lane, Suite 608,
Austin
9/23, 5-9pm - Balcones, 5105 Balcones Woods Dr., Austin
9/30, 5-9pm - Guadalupe, 1915 Guadalupe St., Austin
10/7, 5-9pm - La Frontera, 2700-B Parker Dr., Round Rock
10/14, 5-9pm - Parmer, 500 Canyon Ridge Dr. Bldg. G, Austin
10/21, 5-9pm - Maconda, 13201 F.M. 620, Austin
10/28, 5-9pm - Lamar, 218 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
11/4, 5-9pm - Cedar Park, 110 East Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park
CASTLE HILL FITNESS
We have an amazing new
partner, Castle Hill Fitness! During our
recent live sidewalk event at bettysport, Castle Hill Fitness was on
hand to provide pilates demos and injury prevention for runners
along with some terrific giveaways. And we've got a few left! Be among the first
5 people to email to elong@centex.redcross.org with the story of your connection to the Red Cross and
you'll win a $10 gift card for Food for Fitness Cafe!
Thank you, Castle Hill
Fitness!
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SPOTLIGHT ON CLASSES
View full course listings and register
Standard First Aid with CPR-Adult
Sunday 9/20: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Standard
First Aid with CPR-Adult, Child and Infant
Saturday 9/19: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Austin
First Aid
& CPR/AED Challenges
Friday 9/25: 9:00 AM- 12:00PM
Babysitter Training
Saturday 9/19: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Austin
Fulfilling Our Mission:
Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action
9/16: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Austin
Lay
Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Mon 9/21 & Wed 9/23: 8:00AM-6:00PM Both Days
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LISTEN TO THE NATIONAL RED CROSS
PODCAST
Finding Nemo after Hurricane
Ike
In this latest podcast episode,
listen to the story of Jana Sweeny, a Red Cross volunteer on the ground
after Hurricane Ike (September 2008). She shares how one family coped
in the midst of widespread loss.
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COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Diez y Seis Festival
September 15, 2009, 6- 10pm
Mexican
American Culture Center (MACC), 600 River, on the banks of Lady Bird
Lake
We're delighted to be a part of this festival celebrating Mexican
Independence Day in 1810. There will be food, drinks, music, and lots
of terrfic vendors.
Red Cross Road Show
Third Friday of Every Month
11:45am-12:45pm
Next
Event: September 18
We'll have a short presentation and share the latest about what your
local Red Cross is doing in your community. We'll have water and snacks
on hand, or feel free to bring a brown bag lunch.
P.S. We won't ask you for money, but we'll definitely let you know
about ways you can get involved!
SEATING IS LIMITED, PLEASE RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 11 and include all your
guests' names with your RSVP. Questions? Contact Diane Ventresca at dventresca@centex.redcross.org
or (512) 929-1277.
Rogue Equipment in-store event
Saturday, September 19, 8am-11am
500 San
Marcos
Visit
Rogue
Come out to sign up for the IBM Uptown Classic and check
out Rogue's great products and training opportunities!
North by Northwest Restaurant
and Brewery Presents
Pre-Race
Happy Hour
October 17, 5-7PM
It's time to do some carbo-loading for the IBM Uptown Classic! Join us,
Saturday, October 17, from 5-7 for a pre-race Happy Hour event at North
by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery's (NXNW) Pavilion. NXNW will be
serving 2 free beers per runner or race volunteer plus a free appetizer
buffet. It's a great way to gear up for the best 10K in town and to
thank our race volunteers. Please mention the IBM Uptown Classic when
you arrive. Additional parking is available at Towne Place Suites
adjacent to NXNW. Thank you to NXNW for hosting this killer happy
hour!
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NEW
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE & PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
We've just started a new partnership with RockSports,
a fantastic merchandise and printing company, to bring you a huge array of new Red
Cross apparel and products! RockSports will handle your
order from start to finish, and you'll have some cool new duds to show
for your support of the American Red Cross of Central Texas! Please visit the RockSports store today!
AT THE RED CROSS ONLINE STORE:
Deluxe Personal First Aid Kit: BUY NOW FOR ONLY $9.95 +
shipping
The Deluxe Personal First Aid Kit contains essential items
to help you be prepared for minor injuries. This kit contains 66
latex-free pieces to treat cuts, scrapes and minor pain. Its convenient
carrying case makes it perfect for the home, office and car.
View the full contents online
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2009 IBM
UPTOWN CLASSIC
The race hits streets in less than 30 days on October
18! Come out to get your run on and support the American Red Cross of
Central Texas at the same time. This year is better than ever with a terrific goodie bag featuring
items from the Butler Community School, Austin Adventure Boot Camp,
Tacodeli and MUCH MORE! (plus special prizes for the first 100
people to register)! Read the full event listing.
When:
Sunday, October 18, 2009, 8am
Location:
IBM and The Domain
$30 registration fee before October 14
REGISTER NOW!
Want to
stay home instead? Visit the 2009 IBM Uptown
Classic Donations page.
Join Us for a Pre-Race Happy Hour
Hosted by North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery
October
17, 5-7PM
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NOMINATE US TO WIN $10,000!
I Live Here, I Give Here will award one Central
Texas nonprofit the "BIG Prize", $10,000 for excellence in
donor relations. Beginning September 1, you can
nominate your favorite nonprofit by going to www.ilivehereigivehere.org,
click on Vote Now, and select your favorite. The American Red Cross of
Central Texas is listed under "Community Services".
The
campaign will culminate in the BIG Give...not your ordinary fundraiser.
Featuring music by Ted Roddy and the King Conjure
Orchestra and
T-Bird and the Breaks, the BIG Give will be a night to remember.
October 22, 2009
7-11 pm
KLRU's Austin City Limits Studio
About I Live Here, I Give Here
Visitors to I Live Here, I Give Here learn about needs in Central Texas
and the value of giving. They aim to raise the level of giving in
Austin, informing the public about ways they can make their donations
have the most impact and offering links to information and training
sessions available for donors seeking a deeper understanding of current
best practices in philanthropy.
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