Rachel Farris
New media gal @PetRelocation; Huffington Post writer; political hobbyist

  Join us for our 2nd annual conference focusing on social media and the online pet community.  We've built a fantastic agenda for 2011 and we look forward to seeing you in Atlanta, GA in September of 2011! For a complete agenda and details about the event please visit our website at www.barkworldexpo.com.   ...

Retreat Schedule

Friday:
3:00 - Registration
6:00 - Retreat begins
6:15-7:15 - Breakout Groups
7:30 - Nunsense

Saturday:
8:00-9:00 - Registration
9:00-9:45 - Leadership Presentation: Barb Walters
9:45-10:30 - Social Media Presentation: Caroline Sellars
10:30-12:00 - Breakout Groups
12:00-1:00 - Lunch with a guest speaker
1:00-2:15 - Discussions:...

Come on by for a drink or 31!! I know my birthday is not until Monday, but Sunday Funday is just so much more fun!! Bring as many friends as you want and feel free to spread the invite if I forgot anyone!

Join us in a celebration that, above all, the 82nd Legislature is OVER and we've lived through it.

But let's forget all that as we enjoy Highball's Happy Hour from 5-7pm: free karaoke, discounted bowling, and $2 local draft beers.

Then let's keep this party rolling as we all go grab dinner someplace close like Maudie's....

The fabulous Brooks Pharris George is turning 1-year-old so we must celebrate! All are welcome so feel free to bring friends and your dog, too! We will provide cake (for the dogs and the people!) and few other snacks, but bring whatever you want :) Hope you can make it!

Local Author David J. Neff will speak about and sign his new book which explores the shifting landscape of nonprofits, The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age which is published on Wiley Books.

This will be (of course) not your normal book reading. ; ) Followed by adult beverages at NUVOLA and a Tweet and Greet for all...

Join the Texas League of Conservation Voters Education Fund on May 17th at the Alamo Drafthouse for a special early screening of "Himalayan Meltdown", a new documentary by award- winning Austin filmmaker Pat Fries and produced in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme.

Be sure to visit...

This event is designed to build community among our new, younger supporters and raise funds to support Planned Parenthood’s health care services, educational outreach and advocacy programs.

Come have a cocktail and mix with the young movers and shakers in our community – all for a great cause. For more information about sponsorships and...

Tuesday, May 3, the Consumer Energy Alliance will present a special free screening of the internationally acclaimed shale gas documentary Haynesville: A Nation's Hunt for an Energy Future. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion addressing current shale gas issues with a representatives from the EPA, X, Y, Z as well as director...

Hooray, it's my 30th birthday! Please come celebrate at Tiniest Bar in Texas on Saturday, April 23rd. It should be a good time! Plus, I negotiated some drink specials, so that's a bonus.

(NOTICE OF VENUE CHANGE)

Fellow Dems,
The Hidalgo County Democratic Party will host its Spring 2011 meeting the Saturday, April 16, 2011 at UTPA, ITT BlDG. from 10am to 12pm. If you are up for re-election in 2012 or are thinking of running for office, this meeting is for you.
Please note that the venue has changed from what was published in The...

Special Guests: Senator Kirk Watson, Representative Eilliott Naishtat will be recognized for efforts to make Texas IDs available for homeless neighbors.

Guest Speaker Jason Sabo, Vice President of the United Way of TX will describe the impacts of budget cuts on Social Service Agencies.

Meet other members of Downtown Churches and Social Service...

Facebook has done some pretty amazing things. Anything from reuniting lost loves and old friends to creating a revolution in oppressed countries. I want to see if we can organize an event to reach as many people as possible to have a day designated to boycott all gas stations across the planet.

I know this has been tried before, but not since...

Come one, come all. This is a apartment warming party. BYOB. More details to come.

The second annual Tech Cocktail SXSW will kick off the third annual SXSW Accelerator program and showcase 30+ early stage startups for an evening of conversation. The event is aimed at better connecting, educating and amplifying the SXSW Interactive community.

Join us for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, innovators,...

The legendary Opening Party lives on in a top secret new location. Come see what new tricks frog design has up its sleeve at the biggest, baddest opening bash ever.

An official SXSW Interactive track on March 12th from 9:30am - 6:00pm, The Lean Startup SXSW is a full day of talks and sessions on lean startup methods led by entrepreneurs who are killin' it.

Too much junk in the trunk? Get rid of those startup love handles at SXSW with 500 Startups & Eric Ries.

AGENDA ANNOUNCED: Check out...

In this Ignite we’ll ask 16 experts in their fields to look ahead 10 years and help us understand how our every day lives will be affected by advances in technology and society. This will be an official SXSW event promoted in the booklet and directory. Anyone with a SXSW badge can attend without a ticket but we still would appreciate if you would...

South by Southwest (SXSW) is a combination of film, interactive and music festivals & conferences that take place every March in Austin, Texas.

Five days of presentations, networking events, and more showcasing the best new emerging technology, digital works, video games, and innovative ideas.

Kick off the crazy week with a gigantic beer at the Big Ass Social Happy Hour! Austinites know how to party and if you're from out of town, you would be remiss if you didn't come to the LOCALS' party!  Where: The BelmontWhen: March 10, 2011 at 6:30 until a million o'clockWho: EVERYONE is invited and you don't need no...

SXSW Interactive badges are available starting at 11am on Thursday, March 10th. You’ll have the badge but official events don’t start until the next day so... now what?

Why not stop by for a quick beer, game, snack or just say hi at one of the many downtown tech companies from 4pm to 10pm?

You’ll be in good company, because 150...

Agenda, speaker and registration info coming January 2011.

Join us as we continue this young tradition of honoring women in our community who do what it takes to move our Party forward.

This year we will be honoring Linda Chavez Thompson, Bertha Means, and Bettie Naylor. Join us to celebrate the work of these three amazing Democratic women in our community.

Tickets are $95 for individuals & $50 for...

Admission
Free with RSVP; $20 at the door without RSVP.
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Cozy up on our overstuffed couches for some "modern creative cocktailing." (The Austin Chronicle)
On Thursday, March 3rd, you are invited to NetParty's Young Professionals Event at the sublime Townhouse with FREE admission when you RSVP (by 3pm on 3/3).
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