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Household Recycling Program
The Arc of Texas hosts a Household Recycling Program. You can donate gently used household items you no longer want or need. Since 1972, they have partnered with
Thrift Town (5700 Manchaca Road). The Arc of the Capital Area receives a portion of these proceeds.
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WANTED: Music Instruments & Instructors
Programs at the Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery (6717 Burnet Road) provide an artistic bridge between people with intellectual & developmental disabilities and the community. Music classes are every Tuesday from 10 am-2 pm. To volunteer, please contact Genessee Klemm. Musical instruments can be dropped off at the studio Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30am-4pm.
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The Arc's Major Annual Fundraiser Just Around the Corner
Thursday, Oct. 15 @Hilton Austin Downtown, 5:30pm
Celebrating it's 10th anniversary, this year's "Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction is THE art extravaganza to attend in Austin. In addition to more than 150 pieces of art from professional artists and clients, there will be
a live auction including trips to NYC and Napa Valley as well 100 silent auction packages. This year introduces a VIP
& Artist "Meet & Greet" reception, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. The event will honor the Texas Cowboys & the Cowboys Alumni Association, a service organization that has supported The Arc since 1954 with their volunteer and fundraising efforts.
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Julia Ott, Utterly Amazing
10th Anniversary "Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction Chair
A 2005 gratuate of The University of Texas, Julia Ott has been a manager of the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown since 2007 and was nominated for Omni Hotels Sales Rookie of the Year for successfully booking 122% of last year's sales goal.
Julia's community service is extensive and includes the Junior League of Austin, Young Women's Alliance (YWA) and Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae groups. Julia is married to Texas Cowboy, Bill Ott (pictured below).
 Having volunteered with The Arc since 2006, Julia says, "This organization is enriching our community by the services provided and the promotion of independence for citizens with disabilities."
In her spare time, Julia enjoys spending time with family and friends,
watching UT football and basketball and boating on Lake Austin.
What was the last book you read? "The Tipping Point"
What was the first concert you ever saw? Garth Brooks
What did you want to be when you grew up? President of the United States
Best advice you've received: Life is short - Make the most of every moment.
Do you have a pet peeve? Slow drivers in the left lane
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? Relaxing on the beach in Maui watching the sun rise and set
What's on your "Bucket List"? Write and publish my first book, learn to speak multiple languages, cage dive with great white sharks, walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, visit the pyramids in Egypt, walk the Great Wall of China, play a round of blackjack in Monte Carlo, ride a gondola in Venice and travel into space.
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And the Winner is: The Arc
The Arc of the Capital Area Wins Non-Profit Excellence in Innovation Award for Art Program
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Respite Care
2nd Saturday of the Month
The Respite Program is in the
Easter Seals of Central Texas facility (1611 Headway Circle, Bldg. 2) in
Austin, the second Saturday of the month from 10am- 2pm. There is a $20
fee per session, required for each Respite attendee. Families with more than one
Arc client attending the Respite will pay $20 for one attendee and $10 per
additional qualified attendee.
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Upcoming 2009 Events
Save the Date
Thursday, Oct. 15, VIP Reception 5:30pm; event starts at 6:30pm
Hilton Austin Downtown
Marking
the 10th anniversary of the popular "Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction, this year promises to impr ess. In addition to more than
100 pieces of art from professional artists and clients, there will be
more than 125 silent and live auction items. This year introduces a VIP
reception, where guests will be able to meet with the artists.
Recognizing more than 40 years of service, the Texas Cowboys & the Cowboys Alumni Association service organization will be honored. Pictured above: "Coronation" by Stephen Parker.
"Art for the Arc" Poster Contest & Auction To Benefit Art Studio
Friday, Nov. 13, 7pm-10pm
Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery (6717 Burnet Road)
AIGA Austin & Curious Room are
teaming up to create "Art for the Arc," a poster competition & auction to benefit the Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery. Local and
regional designers and artists will be invited to
submit poster designs for a juried show to be held at the Arc of the
Arts
Studio and Gallery (6717 Burnet Road) Friday, Nov. 13, from 7pm-10pm.
The posters selected for the competition will be auctioned at the show
with the proceeds going to the Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery. Guest Judges include
Frank Curry, David
Kampa, Sean Carnegie and Joel Nakamura.
"Holiday Party," Tuesday, Dec. 1, 5pm-7pm
Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery (6717 Burnet Road)
Guests will kick-off the holiday season at the art studio with an assortment of goodies from the "Holiday Sweet Treats" contest and cocktail punch. Original art and gift cards will be available for purchase. If you'd like to donate to the bake-off, please contact Samantha Littlepage |
Toy Drive To Benefit Respite Toybox
Respite Volunteer Call for Toys
Volunteer Miranda Green is coordinating a toy drive to benefit our Respite program. "Basically one Saturday a month we watch these children while their
parents have a chance to get things done or spend time with their other children
without the added task of caring for the child with special needs," she explains. The goal of the toy drive is to replace older toys with new, age appropriate games, books and puzzles. If you have children, or
know people with children who may be able to donate, please let them know.  They are looking for board games, puzzles, things that light up or make noise, action figures and play dough, and monetary donations to The Arc. For more information, please contact Miranda or call 512.539.4484. Toys can be dropped off at 100 Farmers
Circle, Ste. 400, Austin, 78728, at the intersection of Farmers Circle and Louis Henna
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