21^st Annual Mock Surgery and More

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012       

Time: 9am – 2pm.

Location:

Clinical Education Center at Brackenridge

1400 North IH 35

Austin, TX 78701

Website:

http://www.seton.net/locations/clinical_education_center_at_brackenridge/mock_surgery

Description:

What really happens behind the closed doors of an operating room?

What do the masked doctors, nurses and technicians do inside those rooms? Find out when the Seton Healthcare Family presents the 21st Annual Mock Surgery & More event. Mock Surgery & More gives visitors the opportunity to learn what happens during surgical procedures and about many health care professionals and organizations that support surgical care.

The self-paced program includes:

• Several operating rooms with mock set-ups of a variety of surgical procedures
• Hands-on demonstrations and learning experiences with surgical equipment and other medical procedures
• Seton associates, physicians and surgeons assuming their roles and explaining procedures

3rd Annual “New Wave Ball” 80s Dance Party

Benefiting Austin Children's Shelter is February 24, 2012

Remembering the days of Alternative, Aquanet and MTV at its prime is the theme of the Austin Children’s Shelter’s annual “New Wave Ball,” an over-the-top 80s dance party.  The event is for anyone who loves the music, fashion and fads inspired by this totally awesome decade.  The party includes a “gnarly” costume contest with local celebrity judges, music, live auction and raffle.

“New Wave Ball” will be held at The Speakeasy at 412 Congress in downtown Austin on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 8 p.m. to midnight and an after-party from 12-2 a.m.  Tickets are $20 per person and $100 for VIPs.  Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $500.  For details, visit the website at www.newwaveball.org/or www.austinchildrenshelter.org/. Or, call ACS at (512) 499-0090.

 Austin Children’s Shelter protects and heals children, young adults and families in need.  Established in 1984, provides a safe home and supportive services for children and youth from birth to 22 who are have experienced significant loss, trauma, abuse and/or neglect. Programs include Emergency Shelter for children removed from their home; a Transitional Living Program to help youth and young adults aging out of foster care transition to independent living and a Teen Mother Program for young mothers in foster care with their children.  To learn more about the Shelter, visit the website at www.austinchildrenshelter.org/.

Have you or someone you know been affected by Colorectal Cancer?  You can help in raising funds for awareness and a cure!  Austin Gastroenterology and Austin Endoscopy Center are pleased to announce the 2012 "Get Your Rear in Gear" 5K Run/Walk.  Join us as we "march forth" on March Fourth in support and memory of the millions affected by this disease.

FAQ:

What is "Get Your Rear In Gear"?
The mission of Get Your Rear in Gear is to ensure that all citizens have adequate information and access to screening for colon cancer.  We are sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers and friends who have been affected by colon cancer and want to do something. Some of us are colon cancer survivors while others are those who work to honor those lost to this disease. We are a coalition that has formed 5K's and other events in cities across the country, working together with health care providers, corporations and the media, to encourage people to "Get Your Rear in Gear" and talk about colon cancer with their doctor, their loved ones and everyone they know.  Together, we will positively impact this disease. 

When is it?
Sunday, March 4th, 2012.  Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.  The Kids' Fun Run Dash begins at 8:15 a.m.  Official "Get Your Rear In Gear" 5K Timed Run will begin at 8:30 a.m sharp; if you wish to walk instead of run, start time begins at 8:35 a.m..

Where is it?
The 2012 "Get Your Rear In Gear" 5-kilometer Run/Walk starting line will be in the parking lot of the North Austin Endoscopy Center, located at 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78757.  Located between West Anderson Lane and Steck Avenue, across from Lowe's on the east side of Mopac/Loop 1.  The major streets along the route will be closed to traffic and well marked along the five-kilometer route during the course of the event.

Who can participate? What if I'm not an experienced runner?
Austin Gastroenterology and Austin Endoscopy Center wish to cordially invite patients, friends, family, and the community at large to join us in March, 2012!  Anyone can participate, regardless of prior experience.  In fact, the entire course is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and there is no time limit.  Leashed dogs are welcome to participate too, as long as they are kept under control, retain a calm demeanor and are picked up after.

How much does it cost?
Adult registration fee is $35 in advance, and $40 on the day of the race.  A registration fee of $20 will be charged for children aged 10 and under for those participating in the Kids' Fun Run Dash.  75% of funds raised at each event are invested in local programs to raise awareness of
colon and rectal cancer, invest in innovative projects to help increase screening for
colorectal cancer, especially for the under- or non-insured, and provide support to those
affected by colorectal cancer. The funds are invested back into the community through
grants from the Colon Cancer Coalition, the business arm of Get Your Rear in Gear events.  Since its inception, the Colon Cancer Coalition has raised over $1 million for community
programs, screening, education and awareness.  Nearly 40 Get Your Rear in Gear events are currently being produced in states across the
country and the list is growing.

Where can I get more information?
View the National "Get Your Rear In Gear" website here: http://www.getyourrearingear.com 
For information on the Austin, Texas 2012 event, please visit our "Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Austin 2012" Facebook page here:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Your-Rear-in-Gear-5K-Austin-2012/186724478073393.  Be sure to check back as updates develop!

AUSTIN CHILDREN’S SHELTER and SAKS FIFTH AVENUE PRESENT

“FASHION FOR COMPASSION” ON MARCH 23

The Austin Children's Shelter (ACS) and Saks Fifth Avenue present “Fashion for Compassion” to benefit ACS on Friday, March 23, 2012.  This chic spring style show will feature prominent Austinites on the runway, great music, delicious food, distinctive live auction items and fabulous shopping.  Tickets are $150 Reserved Seating and $100 General.  Sponsorships begin at $1500. Co-Chairs are Dr. John Hogg and David Garza. Visit the Shelter’s website for more information at www.austinchildrenshelter.org/ or call (512) 499-0090.

 Austin Children’s Shelter protects and heals children, young adults and families in need.  Established in 1984, ACS provides emergency shelter and long-term residential care for children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect or are at extreme risk.  Through a variety of critical services designed to reduce emotional trauma, a teen mother program and services for youth aging out of foster care, ACS can have a sustaining, positive effect on young lives.  To learn more about the Shelter, visit the website at www.austinchildrenshelter.org/.

Title:

The Funky Chicken Coop Tour®

TIME AND DATE:

Saturday, April 7, 2012

4/7/2012

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $10

Location:

Buck Moore Feed & Supply – Information Center

5237 North Lamar Boulevard

Austin TX

78751

URL:

http://fccooptour.blogspot.com/2011/08/join-fun-on-april-7th-2012-at-4th.html

Description:

On Saturday, April 7, 2012, Austin-area poultry keepers will open their backyards to the public for the fourth year in a row to show off their chickens and their urban coops. Visitors to the tour sites will see how recycled materials can be transformed into a low-cost coop or how a design-conscious coop can enhance the beauty of a landscape. The tour hosts will be on hand to share their experiences with chicken care, coop design, maintaining harmony among the chickens, people and other pets, and more.  If you are thinking about keeping chickens in your own backyard, you'll get some great ideas. So, make some time on Easter weekend to check out this event.  The self-guided tour will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, rain or shine.  Tour Maps will be available for $10 each, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Green Corn Project.  The tour maps will serve as entry tickets, but can be shared by as many people as desired.  For more information please visit our website http://fccooptour.blogspot.com/2011/08/join-fun-on-april-7th-2012-at-4th.html.