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Events

Soup Peddler Cause Related Marketing Campaign

The locally owned and operated Soup Peddler has established a year long cause-related marketing campaign with the Capital Area Food Bank. Until June 1, 2012, 5% of all proceeds made through this unique link: http://www.souppeddler.com/default.asp?Click=18334, will be given back to the Food Bank each quarter. Check out their tasty menu full of delicious soups and snacks.

 

06/01/11 - 06/01/12

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Location: Participating Soup Peddler Locations
 

Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival

Rancho Alegre Radio is pleased to announce the Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival, an exciting three day music festival, unprecedented in Austin’s history. The Festival will take place Friday February 3rd through Sunday, February 5th at the Austin Moose Lodge #1735 in East Austin and will feature a full lineup, including legendary conjunto performers each day. Music begins at 7pm on Friday and Saturday, and Noon on Sunday. In addition to the performances, the festival features a conjunto photo exhibit by Rolando Medina of San Antonio and a food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas (CAFB). Attendees are encouraged to support the Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food items.

 

02/03/12 - 02/05/12

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Location: Moose Lodge, 2103 EM Franklin, Austin, TX 78723
 

George Winston Concert Series

Grammy award winning pianist George Winston is live in concert at the One World Theatre February 17-19 (Friday and Saturday, at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm). Purchase your tickets here: www.oneworldtheatre.org. All merchandise sales proceeds benefit the Food Bank. 

 

02/17/12 - 02/19/12

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Location: One World Theatre - 7701 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746
 

Citizen Generation's 2nd annual Charity Bash

Join Citizen Generation as they present the “Winter Wonderland” 2nd annual Charity Bash Masquerade Ball. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Food Bank, which includes an open bar, food and live entertainment. Be sure to purchase your tickets soon at http://charitybashmasquerade.eventbrite.com/, you don’t want to miss this fun and philanthropic event!

 

02/18/12 - 02/18/12

Time: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Location: The Mansion (2312 San Gabriel St.)
 

Family and Community Health and Informational Fair

Join the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church for the Family and Community Health and Informational Fair to be held at the A.R. Hargrove Family Life Center. This event is aimed at increasing health awareness in under served parts of the Austin community by providing informational speakers, literature and related activities. They will be collecting canned food donations to benefit the Food Bank.

 

02/18/12 - 02/18/12

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The A.R. Hargrove Family Life Center - 6401 East FM 969 Austin, Texas
 

That Takes the Cake - Sugar Arts Show

The Capital Confectioners’ presents their 8th Annual Sugar Art Show and Cake Competition, with the 2012 theme is “Renaissance.”  From the reigns of Kings and Queens, Da Vinci’s incredible inventions, Shakespeare’s famous plays, to fantastical dragons and fairies, the Kingdom awaits your masterpiece! Get $1 off of admission for bringing a healthy, non-perishable food donation for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. Visit http://bit.ly/dW9H4Y for more information and to buy tickets.

 

02/25/12 - 02/26/12

Time: Sat 10:30am – 6:00pm & Sun 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: North Austin Event Center (10601 N Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78753)
 

Austin Yoga Expo 2012

Yoga classes will be available for all levels and in all styles of yoga. The benefits of yoga are many and for everyone, so come to learn something new about yoga, meet new teachers, and enjoy a day among your friends in the Austin yoga community. Relax with a massage, browse among the myriad of vendors, listen to kirtan music, meditate on the veranda, and have fun! We will accept canned food for admission discounts: get $1 off per can for up to 3 cans per person. Visit www.austinyogaexpo.com for more details.

 

05/19/12 - 05/20/12

Time: 11:00am – 7:30pm
Location: Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin TX 78704)