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Don't forget about the 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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The Arc & ADL Unite to Re-Define the "R-Word"
Austin: Destination Dignity; Changing the "R" Word to Respect  The Arc of the Capital Area and Austin's Anti-Defamation League (ADL) have partnered to ensure fair treatment of people with disabilities by redefining the "R" word from "retarded" to "respect."
The two organizations will unite to rally respect for people with disabilities Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Austin City Hall. The event, emceed by Texas Senator Kirk Watson, will be a stepping stone to proclaim Austin a community where people with disabilities are treated with dignity and where the "R" word is redefined as respect.
For more information, or to RSVP for the event, click here.
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To Events Benefit The Arc TOMORROW!
Aug. 25: VodkaFest @ Cool River & Dinner at CPK
Tomorrow night, Wednesday, Aug. 25, local businesses, Cool River Cafe (4001 W. Parmer Lane) and both locations (Domain and Barton Creek Mall) for CPK, will benefit The Arc of the Capital Area.
 You'll be able to taste more than 50 vodkas from around the world, including local favorites, at Cool River from 8-11pm. Tickets are $ 20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Visit California Pizza Kitchen for dinner before -- and be sure to bring the coupon left, and a portion of your dinner proceeds will be donated back to us. This is the last Wednesday to take advantage of this promotion, so don't miss it!
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Upcoming 2010 Events
Save the Date
VodkaFest
Wednesday, Aug.25, 8-11pm
Cool River (4001 W. Parmer Lane)
Cool River Café hosts VodkaFest, the ultimate in vodka samplings, benefiting The Arc of the Capital Area. Vodka connoisseurs will sample more than 50 vodkas from around the world, as well as some of Austin's own favorites.
 The Ghost Town Hootenanny
Saturday, Sept. 11. starts at 4:30pm
J. Lorraine Ghost Town (Manor, Texas)
Precision Camera will host The Ghost Town Hootenanny. Please check the event website for the most up to date line-up. Current roster includes: Dale Watson, Shotgun Party, Bloody Stiletto, Black Magic Kit, Perfect Pants, Brandon Wayne and Killing Industry. All proceeds will go directly to The Arc of the Capital Area. Advance tickets are $15; $20 at the door. Contact Genessee Klemm for more information.
Austin: Destination Dignity
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6-8pm
Austin City Hall (301 W. 2nd)
Emcee: Texas Senator Kirk Watson
ADL unites with The Arc to rally respect for people with disabilities. The evening will begin an effort to remind, rebuild and replace the "R" word with RESPECT.
DATE CHANGE: "Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction, PRE-PARTYKickoff Austin's Premier Art EventWednesday, Sept. 8, 5:30-7pmRuth's Chris (6th & Congress)Event Chair Julia Ott will be mixing up specialty cocktails & serving 1/2 price appetizers at this fun, informal evening to educate guests about The Arc & its upcoming gala. Guests will be able to purchase VIP tickets at a discounted price.
11th annual "Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction
Wednesday, Oct. 6, VIP "Artist Meet & Greet" 5:30pm, Event 6:30pm
Hilton Austin Downtown (500 E. 4th St.)
Celebrate the passion, love and great achievements of all artists with and without disabilities. With more than 100 pieces of professionally framed artwork, numerous exciting auction packages and a prestigious dinner & awards ceremony, "Building Bridges" has become "the must attend art event in Austin."
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20% of Your Check Benefits The Arc
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Offer Expires: Aug. 25, 2010
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