NEWS & EVENTS

September

Celebrating the Survivor Spirit III
September 29th; 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Yoga Yoga

SafePlace Austin presents an evening dedicated to artistic expression, and the resiliency of domestic abuse survivors. Free admission, non-alcoholic beverages provided.
Yoga Yoga, 1122-C South Lamar Call 481-9255/482-0691 for TTY

October

League of Women Voters Austin
October 3; 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm; LCRA Hancock Building

General Meeting, topic “LWVUS Immigration Study”. Speakers Denise Gilman, University of Texas Immigration Clinic and Gary Freeman, Chair, University of Texas Government Department. LCRA, Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.

Texas Conference for Women
October 4th; Austin Convention Center

Hosted by Governor and Mrs. Perry, this event enriches personal development by providing information on a range of topics. Participants attend sessions as diverse as business, career and financial tracks to those focusing on family, health and education. Visit the event site, http://www.txconferenceforwomen.org/conference/index.htm

November

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
November 4; 8:00 am; Auditorium Shores

The Race is the first Sunday of November every year. In 2007, the Race will be held on Sunday, November 4 at 8 AM on Auditorium Shores (South First Street and Riverside Drive) in Downtown Austin, Texas. The Race is 5K or 3.1 miles. We also offer a 1 mile Family Walk/Run. Funds are used for breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties, as well as to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program. http://www.komenaustin.org for more information and online registration.