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Celebrate Black History / Heritage Month - February (and every month)

Martin Luther King Celebrations in Austin, TX

Sun., Jan. 16, 2005 - Applied Materials Youth Legacy Awards
Mon., Jan. 17, 2005 - Community March and Festival


Sun., Jan. 23, 2005 - MLK Celebration Keynote Address

http://www.mlkcelebration.com/

Austin African American Firefighters Association
presents the

ANNUAL AAAFFA BALL
Sat., Jan. 22, 2005
7:00pm - 2:00am

Double Tree Hotel - Austin, Texas
http://www.austin.doubletree.com/
6505 IH-35 north, 512-454-3737

Come join us for a splendid evening of dining and dancing.
The AAAFFA Annual Ball is a fundraising event, and will always be on the Saturday after MLK Day.
[promo site]

Cost: $30 person/$60 couple
512..989.0448

Attire: Semi-formal

Menu: Full Dinner Served

There will be a relaxing atmosphere filled with the smooth sounds of light Jazz and R&B. Live music will be performed by TaBoo (http://www.talentconnection.net/Bands/Taboo/Taboo.htm). A wonderful guest speaker will be present to go along with a fine full course meal and cash bar. A photographer will be on site to create a lasting memory for you and yours. Come dine and dance with us as we bring in the new year.

Seating is limited, get your tickets to reserve your seats today!
(Parking is only $1 and security will be provided)

http://www.aaaffa.org

Sat., Jan. 29, 2005
debut party of Silverbox Publishing and book release party
@ One World Theatre
7:00 pm – Midnight

Join Silver Box Publishing, author Winston G. Williams and Les and the Funk Mob for the party event of the season on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at One World Theatre from 7:00 pm – Midnight.

Silverbox Publishing Presents a company debut and book release party that’ll ignite your literary groove! Join author Winston G. Williams as he reads from and signs copies of his new book “ Now that I’ve Told You All That, Would You…?”

The event is free, but get your signed copy of the book that takes an unflinching look at family, relationships, the black church and unconditional love for just $14.95. Don’t miss good food, great music at the breakout party and book signing for Silverbox Publishing Company.

For more information call 512-301-4141 or visit http://www.silverboxpublishing.com

February 5 and 6, 2005
Grand Opening
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
&
George Washington Carver Branch Library

The branch library opened to the public on Saturday, October 31, 2004.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/cip.htm#acb

Sat., Feb. 5, 2005

American Cancer Society
and
Huston-Tillotson College

Invite You to a Dramatic Presentation about Breast Cancer
“Before Time Runs Out”

2:00 PM

Huston-Tillotson College -- King-Seabrook Chapel
900 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas

Free Admission

Please contact Kenya Johnson at 512.919.1877 or Dianna Dean at 512.505.3039 for more information.

Funded by The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Austin Affiliate through the Pink Ribbon Sunday grant.

Other Austin area American Cancer Society events

NSBE Region V Alumni Extension
SPRC, Dallas, TX
Feb. 4 - 6, 2005 (Fri - Sun)
National Society of Black Engineers
Region V Alumni Extension
Strategic Planning and Research Conference

- SPRC Objectives -
Conduct NSBE Region V Alumni Extension business and strategic planning
Nurture and develop current and future Region V-AE leaders
Present and discuss engineering and technology developments
Promote NSBE-AE Technical Societies
Nurture the development of African American entrepreneurs
Develop/enhance relationships between university faculty and industry

Courses designed with the technical professional in mind.
You don't have to be a NSBE-AE member to attend.

Sign up today.....
http://www.nsbe.org/alumni/r5ae/sprc.asp
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Tues., Feb. 8, 2005
AA-NSBE General Body Meeting

7:00 PM

Huston-Tillotson College (HTC)
900 Chicon St., between 7th and 11th Streets
in the Dickey-Lawless Science Building, Room 200
Driving directions: http://www.aansbe.org/meetings.html

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Our workshops focus on NSBE's 7 key business areas: Leadership, Communication, Financial Vitality, Technical Excellence, Academic Excellence, Continuous Education & Career Access, Cultural & Community Awareness

All are welcome!!! (non-members, students, professionals, alumni, non-technical, ..).

NSBE Mission: to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community

http://www.aansbe.org/

Sun., Feb. 13, 2005
Austin Black Family Technology Day (Austin, TX)

Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex in East Austin
(1156 Hargrave, Austin Texas 78702)
http://www.austinblackfamilytechday.net/

Feb. 13 - 19, 2005
Black Family Technology Awareness Week 2005
http://www.blackfamilynet.net/

Feb. 14 - 19, 2005
Black Family Technology Awareness Week 2005
Austin area classes hosted by IBM (@ Kealing Middle school)
http://www.austinblackfamilytechday.net/events2.htm

Sat., Feb. 19, 2005
AA-NSBE Annual Bowling Tournament

......registration is open and we're waiting for you.....
so get your teams ready or just bring yourself
either way, come out and bowl!!!!

http://www.aansbe.org/bowling.html

Sat., Feb. 19, 2005
author Winston G. Williams of Silverbox Publishing
@ Mitchie's
noon - 2 pm

Silverbox Publishing presented a company debut and book release party that ignited your literary groove!
Now join author Winston G. Williams as he reads from and signs copies of his new book
“ Now that I’ve Told You All That, Would You…?”

The book is available at Mitchie's or online at Silverbox Publishing Company.

For additional information call 512-301-4141 or visit http://www.silverboxpublishing.com

Feb. 20 - 26, 2005
National Engineers Week 2005

(Central Texas)
http://www.centexeweek.org

March 2005
Women's History Month

National Women's Day, 3/8/05

- links -
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/03/20050302-25.html

http://www.nwhp.org/whm/themes/themes.html

U.S. Dept. of Labor's Women's Bureau
http://www.dol.gov/wb/index.html

Sat., March 5, 2005
Huston-Tillotson College’s President’s Masked Ball
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6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Hilton Austin Airport Hotel
9515 New Airport Drive (mapquest)

Mankind Assisting Students Kindle Educational Dreams
Featuring national jazz artists Pieces of a Dream and local favorites Pamela Hart and Thomas Hughes

Enjoy dinner, dancing, a silent auction with original works by local artists, and the featured parade of masks at the Second Annual Huston-Tillotson College President’s Masked Ball.

Pieces of a Dream, one of the many famous groups from the Philadelphia area, partnered with such greats as Grover Washington, Jr. to become one of the hottest bands of the ’80s with their fusion of R&B, jazz and soul sounds. Pieces of a Dream received the Association for Independent Music’s Independent Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year award for “Love’s Silhouette,” released in 2002, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for their release of “Acquainted with the Night.”

This year’s masked ball, with three renowned acts, promises something for everyone. Hart, considered one of Austin’s finest jazz vocalists, performs a range of classic jazz and contemporary favorites. Thomas Hughes, known as a talented musician at ease with genres from contemporary jazz to funk with powerful vocals, will accompany Hart.

Tickets are $100 per person.
For more information, call 512.505.3072 or visit the www.htc.edu site.

Contact: Linda Y. Jackson, Director of Public Relations, 512..505.3006, lyjackson@htc.edu, http://www.htc.edu

Sat., March 13, 2005 (rain date)
77th Zilker Park Kite Festival

It's time to fly your kites in Austin, TX!

It's fun, friendly and free!!!!!

http://www.zilkerkitefestival.com/
visit the site for workshops and other updates

(check site for info about free shuttle bus and parking)

SXSW 2005

South By Southwest Conferences & Festivals

Interactive - March 11 - 15
Film - March 11 - 19
Music - March 16 - 20

Austin Convention Center

http://www.sxsw.com

Sat., March 19, 2005

The Austin Black Lawyers' Association's Scholarship Foundation
presents
The 19th Annual Virgil C. Lott Scholarship Golf Tournament

Star Ranch
2500 FM 685, Hutto, TX

All proceeds benifit the ABLA's Scholarship Foundation.
Scholarships are awarded to college-bound high school graduates from the Austin area on the basis of need and academic ability.

Star Ranch information: 512..252.GOLF; http://www.starranchgolf.com

ABLA
(Austin Black Lawyers Association)
P.O. Box 13321, Austin, TX 78711

Brian K. Jammer, President (08/05)
P.O. Box 19528 , Austin, TX 78760
(512) 322-3748 (O)

http://www.nationalbar.org/about/affiliates2.shtml

47th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair
" Living It Up!"

Thursday, March 17, 2005
7:00 pm
@ Riverbend Centre
4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy,Austin,TX (mapquest)

The Austin Alumni Chapter (Beta Psi Omega Chapter) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, in partnership with American Cancer Society, presents the 47th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair Color Splash.

Tickets are $30.00 and include:

• Entry to event
• One (1) year subscription to Ebony Magazine or a six (6) month subscription to Jet Magazine
• Entry to win a round-trip air transportation for two (2) to any destination served by American Airlines or American Eagle in the domestic 48 states.

Purchase Tickets:

1. From an Austin Alumni (Beta Psi Omega) Chapter Member,
2. Online: http://www.betapsiomega.org,
3. By calling (512) 445.1020,
4. or from the following ticket Locations:
   • Mitchie's Fine Black Art, Lincoln Village Shopping Center, 6406 N IH 35, Suite 2800, 512.323.6901
     
     
   • Panache, 1226 FM 685, 512.989.2400
     
     
   • Cal’s Beauty Supply, 4700 Loyola Lane, Suite 108, 512.929.9159
     
     
   • Parcel Plus, Randall's Shopping Center, 10900 Research Blvd #160-C, 512.418.9983

For more information:

http://www.betapsiomega.org

ebonyfashionfair@betapsiomega.org

(512) 445.1020

Sat., April 2, 2005
Praise In the Park
(a branch of PIP Start)
11 am - 5 pm
Dove Spring Park and Recreation Center

http://pip.ziby.net/

April 6 - 9, 2005
Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
UT Austin
http://www.texassports.com/mainpages/txrelays.html

find out about this year's list of after hours events
http://www.texasrelays.com

Tues., April 12, 2005
AA-NSBE General Body Meeting

7:00 PM

Huston-Tillotson College (HTC)
900 Chicon St., between 7th and 11th Streets
in the Dickey-Lawless Science Building, Room 200
Driving directions: http://www.aansbe.org/meetings.html

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Our workshops focus on NSBE's 7 key business areas: Leadership, Communication, Financial Vitality, Technical Excellence, Academic Excellence, Continuous Education & Career Access, Cultural & Community Awareness

All are welcome!!! (non-members, students, professionals, alumni, non-technical, ..).

NSBE Mission: to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community

http://www.aansbe.org/

Tues., April 19, 2005
Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) Monthly Meeting - Austin Chapter

Austin BDPA Website: http://www.bdpa-austin.org

National BDPA Website: http://www.bdpa.org

Wed., April 20 through Tues., May 3, 2005
Early voting
Monday through Saturday until 7pm.

for Municipal Election, City of Austin, TX (Sat., May 7, 2005)

on the ballot
Council Candidates for: Place 1; Place 3; Place 4
One proposition (regarding smoking ordinance)

check it out for yourself (sample ballot, early voting locations, polling places)
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/election/

Sun., April 24, 2005
Ethics Review Commission sets public Candidate Forum

The City’s Ethics Review Commission, together with the Austin League of Women Voters, will conduct a public Candidate Forum for those seeking Austin City Council positions on the May 7, 2005, municipal ballot.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/news/2005/ethics_forum.htm

Mon. - Fri., April 25 - 29, 2005
The University of Texas at Austin
19th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights

The Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights is an event organized by the students, faculty and
staff working on the Heman Sweatt Symposium Steering Committee.
Annually held in April, all events are free and open to the public.
The symposium is named after Heman Sweatt, the first African American admitted into the UT Law School.

http://www.utexas.edu/events/hemansweatt/

Mon. - Fri., April 25 - 29, 2005
The City of Austin to Host Forums on African American Quality of Life

The African American community is invited to participate in public forums, April 25-29, to discuss the quality of life of African Americans in Austin. The general public is invited to attend these discussions; however, the emphasis is on getting feedback from African American residents of the community.

All meetings will take place at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., fourth floor conference room.
The Street-Jones Building is two blocks east of I-35, at East 11th and Waller streets. (mapquest)

The meeting schedule with targeted groups includes:

Monday, April 25, 6-8 p.m.: Students and others Tuesday, April 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Corporate citizens and others Tuesday, April 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Community leaders and others Wednesday, April 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Professionals and others Thursday, April 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Native Austinites and others Friday, April 29, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Entrepreneurs, artists and others

you can attend any session; no RSVP needed

the full press release

The City of Austin African American Quality of Life Scorecard

Sat., April 29, 2005
7:00 pm - 7:00 am (4/30/05)
American Cancer Society's
Relay For Life - East Austin

A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer.

Location: Nelson Field, 7400 Berkman Drive

Contact: Jennifer Walker, (512) 919-1867, jennifer.walker@cancer.org

Fri., April 28 - 30, 2004
7th Annual National Community Internet Summit

Holiday Inn South

"Community Internet - Planning for Success"

The 2005 Community Internet Conference is a very special gathering of experienced people and organizations who have learned to succeed in the real world of community technology - a unique summit meeting of experts to share wide experience, practical knowledge and innovative ideas for successful community Internet capacity and value.

If you care about community Internet, this unique nonprofit, non-commercial conference offers the best
professional guidance for successful, sustainable community technology.

Details & Registration: http://www.tcrc.net/conference
512-919-7590

Sat., April 30, 2005
AA-NSBE Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet

"Empowering the World .... One Engineer at a Time"

6pm - 9pm
Austin Airport Marriott South
4415 S I H 35, Austin, TX

Tickets: $ 25
a black tie affair

http://www.aansbe.org/banquet.html
(sign up today)

- NSBE Mission -
to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically,
succeed professionally and positively impact the community

http://www.aansbe.org
Austin Alumni Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers

Sat., April 30 - Sun., May 1, 2005
27th Annual Old Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival

between IH-35 and Brazos
continuing on Neches Street and down East 7th

Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 PM

http://www.roadstarproductions.com/spring.php

Thurs., May 5, 2005
First Thursday on South Congress Avenue

The First Thursday of each month, merchants of the historic, pedestrian-friendly South Congress Avenue
keep their doors open until 10 pm (and later in some cases), playing host to an array of events and activities.

http://www.firstthursday.info/

Thurs. - Sun., May 5 - 8, 2005
Cinco de Mayo Music Festival, Austin, TX

Fiesta Gardens, 1901 Bergman Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702

a celebration of Hispanic
heritage combining live music, food, arts & crafts, carnival,
contests, and good old fashioned family fun.

http://www.austincinco.com/

Sat., May 7, 2005
City of Austin, TX
Municipal Election

Early voting starts April 20th through May 3
Monday through Saturday until 7pm.

on the ballot
Council Candidates for: Place 1; Place 3; Place 4
One proposition (regarding smoking ordinance)

check it out for yourself (sample ballot, early voting locations, polling places)
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/election/

League of Women Voters Austin Area
http://www.leaguewv.austin.tx.us/
see the Voter's Guide
(includes Austin City Council Candidates, Travis County Municipal races, Travis County School Board races, Propositions)

Propositions: City of Austin's Smoking Ordinance; Austin Community College Referendum

Fri., May 13, 2005
Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) Monthly Meeting - Austin Chapter
Networking Event

DAVE & BUSTERS
7 PM – 10 PM

- PANEL DISCUSSION TOPIC -
"Personal and Professional Development through Organizational Ties"

This is a networking event to bring awareness to the Austin BDPA organization and provide an opportunity for others to broaden their networks.

- Give Aways -
FIRST 15 AT THE DOOR RECEIVES A FREE D&B POWER CARD
DRAWING FOR DELL LCD TV

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to enter the drawing for the TV you must be a new member with a paid registration
between April 29, 2005 and May 13, 2005. A BDPA board member who endorses the most new members is eligible to enter the drawing.

Buffet Style Dinner

Thanks for your support!!!

Austin BDPA Website: http://www.bdpa-austin.org

National BDPA Website: http://www.bdpa.org

Sat., May 14, 2005 & May 28, 2005
David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Presents a dynamic & exciting worship experience
SATURDAY NIGHT ALIVE!

~ Featuring ~

Began Saturday, March 12th, 6:00—7:15 p.m.
Takes place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month

Location: David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
2211 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
http://www.davidchapel.org/

For a uniquely dynamic, contemporary and casual worship experience, gatherings will include:

Contemporary gospel music
An emphasis on congregational singing
Preaching by Pastor Parker
Variation of speakers on featured nights

All invited . . . Come Join Us!

Thurs., May 26, 2005
Report on Community Forums
@ City of Austin - Council Meeting, 6:30 pm
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/agenda/2005/council_052605_linked.htm

The City of Austin, http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/, in collaboration with the RJW Group Solutions Team, has completed a series of community forums. The report will be submitted to City Council at City Hall on May 26, 2005 at 6:30 PM. For the majority of the African American Community this will be the first time they will see and hear the results from the forums. Therefore, it is being proposed by several community stakeholder's for City Council not to take any action on May 26, 2005 except for setting a public hearing to receive community feedback on June 23, 2005. The action will allow the African American Community an opportunity to review the report and provide responses that have been thought through.

If you support this position please immediately take the following actions:

1. Call any Council Member requesting their vote not to take action on the report May 26, 2005. Further, request the City Council Member to support setting a post report public hearing on June 23, 2005, with a time certain, for a public hearing on the recommendations that have been presented by RJW.

2. Attend and encourage other African Americans to attend the City Council meeting on May 26, 2005 to support the position outlined in this communication, and voice the necessity to improve the the quality of life for African Americans in the City of Austin as a whole.

3. Share this communication with as many African Americans (i.e. church members, colleagues, neighbors, family, and friends) possible.

The Presidents from the three primary organizations (Urban League, African American Chamber, NAACP) should speak first to set the stage for the request to postpone, followed by all other stakeholder's and concerned citizens. If you attend the meeting on May 26, 2005 but are unable to stay to speak or it is not your desire to speak, please sign in to show your support of the request to postpone.

The proposed short term mission is simply to delay any action by Council until after the proposed public hearing on June 23, 2005. Please make every effort to ensure through your attendance that our passion to see a change in our community is well represented, and that we demonstrate our commitment to working together as one team towards one dream.

Thank you for your support, leadership, and interest!

Greg Marshall, President & CEO
Capital City African-American Chamber of Commerce
http://www.capcitychamber.org/

 

Catfish & Tunes
Free Concerts @ Austin City Hall Plaza

- The June lineup includes -

June 3: Les and Funk Mob (funk), noon-1:30 p.m.

June 10: Just Released featuring Pamela Hart (jazz/R&B), noon-1:30 p.m.

June 17: Beyond the Veil (gospel), noon-12:30 p.m.
All U Need and special guest Kyle Turner (jazz/R&B), 12:30-2 p.m.

June 24: W.C. Clark (blues), noon-1:30 p.m.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/news/2005/catfishtunes_2005.htm

Pip Start Summer Camp
(please register)

June 6-10, 2005
2005 E. 12th St.
10 am - 4 pm
Master Builder, Galatia, Salsa4Life & lunch (grades 3-8)
- Free -

June 13-24, 2005 (M-F)
Huntington Meadows Apts., 7000 Decker Lane
10 am - 11:30 am
Galatia (grades 6-12)
- Cost -

June 13-24, 2005(M, W, F)
ReaLife Center, 2610 Manor
1p - 2:30p
Galatia (grades 3-5 & 6-12)
- Free -

Pip Start – Nurturing the seed of purpose in youth
http://pipstart.ziby.net

pipstart@onebox.com

1-888-874-8855 ph/fax
4815 Braker, Ste. 502 PMB #383 Austin, TX 78759
512-928-9157 office

June 10 - 19, 2005
August Wilson's
King Hedley II
presented by the Pro Arts Collective

Directed by Maurice Moore

Fri & Sat
8:00 pm

Sun
2:00 pm

Historic State Theatre
719 Congress Ave

For Tickets call 474-TIXS
http://www.proarts.info/hedley.htm

Juneteenth Activities in Austin
starting Friday, June 10, 2005

through Sunday, June 19, 2005

Calendar posting by Greater East Austin Youth Association
http://www.geaya.org/

Juneteenth Events
Juneteenth Information Hotline (512) 832-9058

Town Hall Meeting
Sat., June 11, 2005

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon St. (btwn 7th St. and 11th St.)

The Austin NAACP, the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, the Urban League, and Community Stakeholders will co-convene a community Town Hall Meeting at Huston-Tillotson University, King-Seabrook Chapel, on Saturday, June 11, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The focus will be on framing sustainable recommendations and actions that can be implemented by the City of Austin to improve the quality of life for African Americans. The purpose of this community Town hall meeting is to: Provide an opportunity for the African American Community to provide additional input regarding recommendations in the RJW Group Solutions report To ensure that everyone with an interest can provide information that will enrich and enhance the recommendations and actions that will be considered by the Austin City Council at a public hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2005, and Prioritize recommendations into categories of short and intermediate term in order to ensure maximum results. The overall goal of this Town Hall meeting is to ensure that the African American Community develops a position through a comprehensive approach based on Commitment, Trust, Respect, Sustainability, and a collective focus on improving the quality of life for African Americans. We believe the benefit of this approach will ensure the community is positioned to: 1. Create One team (community) with One Dream. 2. Frame Effective Programs and Policies 3. Ensure Accountability Programs and Policies, and 4. Establish performance indicators that measure the success and implementation of stated goals and solutions. Refreshments will be provided via courtesy of the following sponsors: Austin Area Urban League; NAACP Austin Branch; The Austin Revitalization Authority; Nokoa The Observer; Capital City Chamber of Commerce; Eastside Social Action Coalition Working together, we will improve the quality of life for African Americans! For more information, please contact the Austin NAACP at 512-476-6230, Capital City Chamber at 512-459-1181 or the Austin Area Urban League, 512-478-7176. (mapquest directions) Please share this information and plan to attend and participate!!

Sat., June 11, 2005
City of Austin, TX
Municipal Runoff Election

on the ballot
Council Candidates for: Place 3

check it out for yourself (early voting locations, polling places)
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/election/

Tues., June 14, 2005
AA-NSBE General Body Meeting

7:00 PM

Huston-Tillotson University (HTU)
900 Chicon St., between 7th and 11th Streets
in the Dickey-Lawless Science Building, Room 200
Driving directions: http://www.aansbe.org/meetings.html

Topic: Moves and Strategies for Maximizing Your Career Potential
Speaker: Dr. Danni Gladden-Green,
Director, Wireless Business Strategy, Freescale Semiconductor

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Our workshops focus on NSBE's 7 key business areas: Leadership, Communication, Financial Vitality, Technical Excellence, Academic Excellence, Continuous Education & Career Access, Cultural & Community Awareness

All are welcome!!! (non-members, students, professionals, alumni, non-technical, ..).

NSBE Mission: to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community

Austin Alumni Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers
http://www.aansbe.org/

Tues., June 21, 2005
Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) - Austin Chapter
Monthly Meeting

* Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month *

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. -- Networking (Refreshments Provided)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. -- Meeting Speaker/Presentation

Where: Dell Inc. , Parmer South 1 Building, 701 E. Parmer Lane, Austin, TX
Texas Giant Conference Room, First Floor, Main Lobby

**NOTE: ALL meeting attendees must enter through the main lobby of the Parmer South 1 building to sign in and receive proper identification while on the Dell premises.

Who's Invited: Professionals in all fields, Students, Educators

For the remainder of the 2004 year, the Austin BDPA Chapter will focus on "Taking the Austin BDPA Chapter to the Next Level", as well as increasing our chapter members through our program of "Each One Reach One". We will have guest speakers, as well as presentations from various organizations.

Austin BDPA Website: http://www.bdpa-austin.org

National BDPA Website: http://www.bdpa.org

Thurs., June 23, 2005
City of Austin
Council Meeting

check agenda for Public Hearing on "Quality of Life for African Americans"
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/agenda/council.htm

to view Channel 6 online: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/channel6/

City of Austin: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us

Thurs., June 30, 2005

BOOK SIGNING: Inspirational Nuggets
Author: Dr. Sandra K. Johnson
6pm to 8pm

@ Mitchie's Gallery
http://www.mitchie.com/

Come out to Meet and Greet with a great Author.

Inspirational Nuggets is a collection of words of wisdom designed to encourage and inspire you to reach your ultimate potential. You will draw strength from these nuggets to excel in the many aspects of your life. From encouraging and uplifting words, to advice on this maze you call life, to nurturing and soothing words on spiritual development, to relationships and self-improvement, this book encourages you to think deeply and positively about your life experience. “Inspirational Nuggets” will warm your heart, uplift you and motivate you to rise above obstacles and mediocrity to a new level of living.

6406 N. IH 35, ste 2800, Austin, TX
(Lincoln Village Shopping Center)
http://www.mitchie.com/maptous.htm
512..323.8901

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8:00 PM

The largest multicultural rodeo in the country will be in Austin.

The Cowboys of Color Rodeo is a nonprofit organization promoting the historical contributions of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans to the development of the western United States. This fast-paced and action-packed rodeo entertains and educates the audience about our "forgotten cowboys".

Tickets are only $12 reserved, $18 box seats and $8 children.

Contact for more information: www.cowboysofcolor.org

Travis County Expo, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX
Telephone: Main Office - 512-854-9200; Fax - 512-928-9953
Web Site: www.co.travis.tx.us/expositioncenter

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Sat., July 16, 2005
AA-NSBE Basketball Challenge and 3 Point Contest
http://www.aansbe.org/basketball.html

Tues., Aug. 9, 2005
AA-NSBE General Body Meeting

7:00 PM

"AA-NSBE 2005-2006 Fiscal Year Kick-Off"
Speaker: Greg Marshall, President & CEO, Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce
Topic: African American Quality of Life - A Real Beginning

Huston-Tillotson University (HTU)
900 Chicon St., between 7th and 11th Streets
in the Dickey-Lawless Science Building, Room 200
Driving directions: http://www.aansbe.org/meetings.html

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Our workshops focus on NSBE's 7 key business areas: Leadership, Communication, Financial Vitality, Technical Excellence, Academic Excellence, Continuous Education & Career Access, Cultural & Community Awareness

All are welcome!!! (non-members, students, professionals, alumni, non-technical, ..).

NSBE Mission: to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community

http://www.aansbe.org/

Thurs., Aug. 25, 2005
CCAACC After Hours Networking Event

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Don't Miss Out on this Fantastic Networking Opportunity!
Bring your Business Cards and Get Ready to Make Some Important Contacts!

Location: Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
(mapquest)

FREE to attend
RSVP @ 459.1181, ext. 202 by 8/22/05

Catering by: Mr. Catfish

Capital City African-American Chamber of Commerce

Sat., Aug. 27, 2005
KAZI 88.7 FM's Summer Fest 2005

11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

“The Voice of Austin”, KAZI 88.7 FM, will be celebrating 23 years of service in Austin

at the Givens Recreation Center
3811 E. 12th

Adults $5.00, senior citizens and children under 12, $3.00.

KAZI 88.7 is a nonprofit community-owned and operated radio station providing the Austin community with the latest in news and educational programs, which highlight cultural experiences to the Austin Metropolitan area.

In the past, this festival has served as a symposium of community activities and resources.

For more information, call KAZI at 836-9545 or 836-9544 ext. 10.

Sun., Aug. 28, 2005
15th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

11 am - 5 pm

Waterloo Park
1301 Trinity St
(bordered by 12th, Trinity, 15th, and Red River Streets, west of IH 35)

Join the fun, music and hot sauce.
Food vendors will provide a wide array of foods - this year Curra's, Dona Emilia's, Matt's El Rancho, Ruby's BBQ, Santa Rita and Sun Garden Shaved Ice and will be on-hand serving up their specialty dishes!

presented in conjunction with the Capital Area Food Bank and sponsored in part by 107.1 KGSR, Time Warner Cable, Bud Light, Ziegenbock, Charles Maund Scion, HEB and Planet K.

bring can food for entry

http://www.austinchronicle.com/events/hotsauce/

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a party with a purpose

WHEN: Fri., Sept. 16, 2005 10:00 pm - 2:00 am

WHERE: Antonio's - 7522 N IH-35 - Austin, Tx (mapquest)

This event is sponsored by all the major promoters in the Austin area. Come out and support this unprecedented event for an important cause.
for more info: http://www.thegivebackgroove.com | http://www.projectaros.com | http://www.urbanlegends.biz

Sat., Sept. 17, 2005
AA-NSBE FreshStart 2005

a Pre-College Initiative Program
presented by the Austin Alumni Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers

http://www.aansbe.org/freshstart.html

Sept. 18 - 24, 2005
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week
Please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org
for more information in the Austin Metro area, please call Kenya Johnson at 512-919-1877

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Sat., Sept. 24, 2005
Free Prostate Cancer Screening

9 a.m. - noon
Call to make an appointment: 512-448-7408
Walk-ins accepted but appointments are appreciated.

St. David's, South Austin Hospital
901 West Ben White Blvd. • Austin, Texas 78704

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Sat., Sept. 24, 2005
American Cancer Society & Huston-Tillotson University
invites you to join them for

"A Matter of Manhood"
A prostate awareness play

2 pm (postponed due to weather)

Huston-Tillotson University
King-Seabrook Chapel
900 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas

This event is provided at no cost.

Panel Discussion and Reception
Immediately Following

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based,
voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a
major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and
diminishing suffering from cancer, through research,
education, advocacy, and service.

Fri. - Sun., Sept. 23 - 25, 2005
Austin City Limits
Music Festival

Zilker Park, Austin, TX

3 days; 8 stages; 130 bands
11 am - 10 pm

http://www.austincitylimits.com/

Sat. & Sun., Sept. 24 - 25, 2005
Annual Old Pecan Street Fall Arts Festival

on East 6th St.
between Congress Ave. & IH-35

Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 PM

admission is free

http://www.roadstarproductions.com/spring.php

Sat., Sept. 24, 2005
"End of the Summer"
Austin Elite Benefit Golf Tournament

Blackhawk Golf Course @ 2 pm
2714 Kelly Lane - Pflugerville, TX 78660 (mapquest)

Feel free to fwd to your golf buddies!

Pls send the names of your golf team members to tlgregg@hotmail.com in order to set up your practice times next week @ Blackhawk.
The event is fast approaching!

It's a 4 person scramble with 2 pm shotgun starts. Entry fee is $65 / person.
* 18 holes of golf * Cart * Range balls * Food & beverages * Certificate for a free round of golf *
* Gift bags & giveaways * Mulligan available *

Blackhawk Golf Club is an 18 hole championship layout, featuring a links-style course that challenges all levels of golfers. The fairways are flanked by strategically placed trees and water hazards, which minimize the Central Texas winds.
You're going to love the signature hole - Hole 9 -A 464 yard par 4.

Proceeds for this charity event will benefit the Austin Elite Basketball Enrichment Program,
a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting higher education.
Name: ____________________________Phone #: ( ) ________________
Team Members: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Entry Fee: _________________ Individual Team

For information, contact: Tommy Gregg at 512-626-4497, email: tlgregg@hotmail.com

Please mail Registration form to:
Austin Elite, 6280 McNeil Drive #701, Austin, Tx 78729
* Free practice round of golf is available before day of event only

To find out about the Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts in the Austin, TX area

http://www.cityofaustin.org/ direct link http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/help/katrina.htm 512..974.1110

http://www.redcross.org/ to donate

CADA (Community Action Development and Assistance), working with Hurricane Katrina evacuees. CADA is a 501(c)(3). CADA Command Center 1 located at 1154 Angelina (http://tinyurl.com/a22ow) The center is right across from Carver Library. We are on the 2nd floor above the NOKOA Newspaper. Any person that is a victim of the hurricane can call us for assistance; we will work with them until they are in a home or apartment and help them get a job. All donations of perishable items and household items / Furniture can be brought to us and we will give to the people we are serving. Our donation center is at 1185 Comal (CADA # 2). It is 2 blocks from CADA # 1 – SAME STREET. Angelina turns into COMAL. Come by Center number 1 first. Cash Donations are needed and should be made payable to “CADA.”. The Phone Number for the CADA Center Number 1: (512) 480-9556, 480-9553, 480-9885, 480-9982, 480-9047 The Phone Number for CADA #2 (Donation Center) is: (512) 391-0988, 391-0312, 391-0313 Michael Lofton: Cell (512) 585-6696; mrloftontalkshow@sbcglobal.net Main Contacts: Michael Lofton - (512) 585-6696 Pastor Jones – (512) 775-9679 – CADA President – Call Pastor Jones for all Cash Donations Larry Jackson - (512) 422-9964 James Wallace – (512) 736-1994

http://www.fox7.com/dynamic/text/katrina.html

Fri., Oct. 7, 2005
The Holy Cross Dance Party

8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
at Scholtz Garden, 1607 San Jacinto Street

Come out and “get your groove on” with a fun and diverse crowd at Scholtz Garden.
This dance will feature the popular Austin dance band, Rayvon.

Admission is only $10.
Dedicated indoor and outdoor space will be available.
Scholtz Garden is located at 1607 San Jacinto.
You can purchase tickets at the door.

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Fri., Dec. 2, 2005

All U Need & South Flavas Entertainment
presents
Unwind Fridays

open mic: 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm
AUN: 11:00 pm - 1:45 am

@ Caribbean Lights
612 W. Sixth Austin, TX, (512) 472-8883
http://www.caribbeanlights.com/

http://www.alluneedentertainment.com

posted by T. Thomas

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January 2007

Martin Luther King Celebrations in Austin, TX
http://www.mlkcelebration.com/

the MLK Festival will be held Sat., Jan. 27, 2007 from 10 am - 3 pm at Huston-Tillotson University

the Youth Legacy Awards will be held Sun., Jan. 28, 2007 at 4 pm at St. Edward's University

Sun., Jan. 14, 2007 - Applied Materials Youth Legacy Awards (rescheduled due to weather conditions)
St. Edward's University
Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom, 4 pm
http://www.mlkcelebration.com/yla.php

Mon., Jan. 15, 2007 - Community March and Festival (rescheduled due to weather conditions)
From MLK Statue @ UT to Huston-Tillotson
Program at UT's MLK Statue - 9am
Cultural Festival
Huston-Tillotson University
Immediately Following March until 3 p.m.
http://www.mlkcelebration.com/marchandrally.php

Sat., Jan. 20, 2007 - MLK Celebration Keynote Address
Riverbend Centre
4214 N. Capitol of Texas Hwy
6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
more info and ticket information
http://www.mlkcelebration.com/keynote.php

Austin African American Firefighters Association presents the
ANNUAL AAAFFA BALL
Sat., Jan. 20, 2007

doors open at 6:30 pm
dinner served at 7:00pm
entertainment at 9:00 pm
DJ from 11:00 pm - 2:00am

Crowne Plaza Hotel
6121 N IH 35

Come join us for a splendid evening of dining and dancing.
The AAAFFA Annual Ball is a fundraising event scheduled for the Saturday after MLK Day.

Cost: $35 person Dinner & Dance / $10 Dance only
also available at Mitchie's Art Gallery

Attire: Semi-formal

Menu: Full Dinner Served

Activities include: Door Prizes; Professional photographer; Cash Bar;
Sponsor Coupons Give-Aways; Vendor Booths

http://www.aaaffa.org

February 2007

"Empowering Communities. Changing Lives."
30th Anniversary (1977 - 2007)

Hyatt Regency Hotel (Town Lake)

reservation form (pdf) | flyer (pdf)

http://www.aaul.org/

National Black Family Technology Awareness Week
Feb. 11 - 17, 2007
http://www.blackfamilynet.net/

Sun., Feb. 11, 2007
Austin Black Family Technology Day
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
in East Austin
(1156 Hargrave, Austin Texas)

http://www.austinblackfamilytechday.net/

Sat., Feb. 17, 2007
AA-NSBE FreshStart Program
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

helt at Freescale Semiconductor, Parmer Lane, Austin, TX

This AA-NSBE Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program allows interaction between engineering / science professionals and our local youth (grades 6-12)

http://www.aansbe.org/fs/fs2007spring/index.html

Sat., Feb. 17, 2007
NBFTAW Reception
6:00 pm

Panel of experts: "The Next Conversation"

George W. Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina Street
http://www.austinblackfamilytechday.net/events2.htm

 

March 2007

March is
Women's History Month

International Women's Day is March 8

- White House archive -
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/03/20050302-25.html

U.S. Dept. of Labor's Women's Bureau
http://www.dol.gov/wb/index.html

Sat., Mar. 3, 2007
AA-NSBE Annual Bowling Tournament
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

300 Austin (Bowling Lanes)
9504 North IH 35, Austin, TX
(between Rundberg and Braker)

This is an AA-NSBE fund raising event.

http://www.aansbe.org/bowling.html

Sat., March 3, 2007
Huston-Tillotson University’s 4th Annual President’s Masked Ball

Renaissance Austin Hotel
6 pm

featuring Award-winning saxophonist and instrumentalist, Najee

For tickets and more information, call 512.505.3073 or visit the www.htu.edu site.

(direct link for event)

Sunday, March 4, 2007
79th Kite Day at Zilker Park

It's time to fly your kites in Austin, TX!

It's fun, friendly and free!!!!!

http://www.zilkerkitefestival.com/
visit the site for workshops and other updates

(check site for info about free shuttle bus and parking)

SXSW 2007

South By Southwest Conferences & Festivals

Interactive - March 9 - 13
Film - March 9 - 17
Music - March 14 - 18

Austin Convention Center and sites around Austin

http://www.sxsw.com

March 22 - April 7, 2007
Hyde Park Theatre presents My Child, My Child, My Alien Child
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 PM

Written and Performed by Zell Miller III

Directed by Ken Webster

For reservations, call 479-PLAY, or order tickets online at www.hydeparktheatre.org.

http://proartsaustin.org/2007/03/14/my-child-my-child-my-alien-child/

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Community Forum - African American Quality of Life Initiative
Hosted by African American Resource Advisory Commission
9:00 a.m.

Austin Community College-Eastside Campus
3401 Webberville Road

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/aaql/

April 2007

April 4 - 7, 2007
Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
UT Austin
http://www.texassports.com/

find out about this year's list of after hours events
http://www.texasrelays.com

April 5 - 6, 2007
11th Annual Barbara Jordan Forum
"The Path to Social Change –Activating Your Community"
organized by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs

Where: Thompson Conference Center, University of Texas campus.
Parking is available in the LBJ Library and Museum parking lot at 2313 Red River St.

http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/barbarajordanforum/

April 6 - 7, 2007
Austin's Urban Music Festival

Friday and Saturday
Downtown Austin on Auditorium Shores

http://www.urbanmusicfest.com/

(postponed due to weather)

Thursday, April 12, 2007
DorkBot Austin
7 PM
Cafe Mundi (1704 east 5th st)

http://www.dorkbotaustin.org

One of the projects involves large, open flames.  Need we say more?

Line-up:

• Edwin Wise (http://www.simreal.com/mt/edwin/) - Rubens Tube
• Marvin Neibuhr (http://www.intelligentdesigns.blogspot.com/) - Screamin' BabyHead lead Singer is now complete.  Oh no.
• Silona Bonewald's League of Technical Voters (http://leagueoftechnicalvoters.org/)
         NOTE: Design-a-thon (april 14), Code-a-thon (april 21)
• Space Squid (http://spacesquid.com)
• Mindbites.com (http://www.mindbites.com)
• Rich LeGrand (http://www.charmedlabs.com) shows off the latest in robot telepresence technology, and how it might be used for good or for evil

Administrivia:

• We will be selling the remaining dorkbot6 posters at this meeting for $10 (IF there are any proceeds, they go directly back into future dorkbot events)
• The Refraction Arts Fuse Box (http://www.refractionarts.org) festival begins this week.  There are several performances that may be of interest to the dorkbot community.
• Be sure to check out the new http://dorknation.org site to join the world-wide dorkbot conversation.

dorkbotaustin@dorkbot.org
PO BOX 82616 | Austin, TX 78708

Monday, April 16, 2007
"Looking at Jazz: America's Art Form"

The Austin Public Library, in partnership with National Video Resources, will host a free six-part film and discussion series called “Looking at Jazz: America’s Art Form.” Dr. James Polk will lead each discussion of the series.

• Film, discussion series
• Various locations
• additional dates: Mondays, May 14, 2007 & June 11, 2007

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/news/lookingatjazz.htm

Saturday, April 28, 2007
AA-NSBE Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet

Omni Hotel Downtown Austin

Event Speaker: Glyn Milburn, General Manager and Director of Player Personnel for the Austin Wranglers

Considered one of the most impressive return men in NFL history, Glyn Milburn enters his fifth year as the General Manager and Director of Player Personnel for the Austin Wranglers.

http://www.aansbe.org/banquet.html

May 2007

Sat., May 5 - Sun., May 6, 2007
29th Annual Old Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival

between IH-35 and Brazos
continuing on Neches Street and down East 7th

Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 PM

Thurs., May 10, 2007
dorkbot8

7PM
Cafe Mundi, 1704 E 5th St. (a few blocks east of I-35), (512) 236-8634
Yummy food and beverages to accompany your dork euphoria.

http://www.dorkbotaustin.org

dorkbot is back.  What do we have in store for you this time?
Colloids and immersive systems and Satanic anti-war song-cycles.  Oh-
my!!!

Line-up:

• Brian Park (http://www.abbedon.com/electricminds/html/wwj_austin_2228.html)
  Virtual Reality in 3space: realspace, mindspace & cyberspace.  If you’ve seen the film Lawnmower Man, you’ve seen Brian’s work.  Come out Thursday to see his latest inventions.
  
• Sean McCullough (http://www.cricketschirping.com/weblog/)
  teaches you to build a writhing slime demonstration that demonstrates how colloids react to sonic waves.
  
• Jason Asbahr from Roxor Games (http://www.roxorgames.com) exposes Indie Arcade Game Development.
  
• “Music” by themysterious H twists 8-bit synths in interesting and disastrous ways.  DJ McPickleshittz backs him up with an original copy of Electric Lucifer.
  
• Tempest 2000 for the Atari Jaguar Jeff Minter's magnum opus, this sequel to the coin-op classic Tempest is one of the trippiest games you’ll ever see.  See (and play) for yourself with a homebrew rotary control on the big screen.

Spread the word about this Thursday to dork lovers near and far.

What’s next?  We can’t spill all the beans quite yet but here’s a teaser of what’s to come this summer and fall: kidbot, evil dorkbot and Maker Faire.  Sign up on the mailing list and don’t miss a thing:
http://dorkbot.org/mailman/listinfo/dorkbotaustin-announce

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June 2007

Friday, June 1, 2007
7:00 pm - 7:00 am (6/2/07)
American Cancer Society's
Relay For Life of East Austin

A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer.

Location: Nelson Field, 7400 Berkman Drive

Relay For Life of East Austin (find a team or just donate to the cause)

Looking for a team to join: AANSBE

Saturday, June 23, 2007
Austin's Urban Music Festival
2nd half of the event postponed by weather last April

Downtown Austin on Auditorium Shores

http://www.urbanmusicfest.com/

July 2007

August 2007

 

 

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