Volunteer with Operation Hydration!

Temperatures have risen to the triple digits and the weather reports reflect excessive heat wave warnings. This is especially dangerous for our unhoused neighbors that are vulnerable to heat exhaustion, dehydration and even death. To combat this public health emergency, the Austin Area Urban League has launched Operation Hydration! This is a project conducted by AAUL and partners to distribute water to our unhoused neighbors during this hot summer. On your designated volunteer day, volunteers will meet at the Austin Area Urban League office at 8011A Cameron Rd building a-100. These distributions will take place every Monday and Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 pm from July to August starting on July 14th. Sign up here.

Jazz and Conversation at Cactus Cafe: with Rabbi Neil Blumofe

On Wednesday evening (7/20) @ 7:30 pm at the Cactus Cafe (2247 Guadalupe), we will feature an evening of jazz and conversation lifting up the hard-bop pianist and composer, Horace Silver. The historic Cactus is located in the UT Student Union — it is perhaps the premier listening space in the city.

We will explore the life and spiritual development of Horace Silver, and through his music and message, address important contemporary topics of our world. The evening is called Horace Silver and the Art of the Blues.

A free show, featuring some of Austin’s finest musicians.

Dayne Reliford, piano

Laquin Lay, saxophone

Andre Hayward, trombone

Roscoe Beck, bass

Tom Brechtlein, drums

All are welcome.

7:00 pm — doors open

7:30 pm –– evening begins (about 90 minutes)

More info:

https://fb.me/e/1R3vAClj9

Public Health Town Hall

A Town Hall will be held at Freedom Home Baptist Church, 3405 Oak Springs Dr. on Thursday, July 28 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. There will be a panel consisting of representatives from AGE of Central Texas, Austin Public Health, Black Men’s Health Clinic & Navigator Health and Life Insurance Consulting and members of Freedom Home. UT Nurses will be available to provide COVID-19 Vaccine shots, boosters and schedule later appointments.

From the Larger Community: July 6