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Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Black Star Co-op Offices, 7101 Easy Wind Dr #3103 (map)
Admission: Free (but you have to bring beer)
Sponsored by: Black Star Co-op for North Shoal Creek neighborsFree registration here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/599768925
Come meet your neighbors and learn about beer at the “Beer School.” We will sample a variety of beers with experts from the Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery. Our beer guides will be Jeff Young (professionally trained brewer and member of the Black Star Workers’ Assembly) and Chris Rauschuber (brewer, Black Star member, and NSCNA neighbor).
Admission is free, but each group of attendees must select and bring a 750ml bottle, 22oz “bomber” or six-pack of beer to sample. (Note: it’s not a drinking party! We’re estimating there will be about six 2 oz. samples per person.)
We recommend visiting a store with an interesting beer assortment (such as Central Market) and pick something you’d like to share. Unusual and unexpected choices are encouraged. It doesn’t have to be a beer you know or like — take a chance on something surprising. See if you can stump our beer experts.
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Nashville-based drummer Johnny Rabb will be in in Austin next week, and is teaching a free drum clinic at the Jeff Ryder Drum Shop on Anderson Lane on Friday, March 26 at 7 pm.
Johnny has traveled the world conducting clinics and master classes. He has performed with a wide range of artists such as Maynard Ferguson, Alain Caron, Frank Gambale, Larry Tagg, Tanya Tucker, DJ Hype, Hank Williams III, SheDaisy, Deana Carter and Mindy McCready.
More information can be found here.
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Interest has been shown by some members of Saint John’s United Methodist Church, 2140 Allandale, in having a community garden if a suitable partner or organizer can be found.The church is seeking people to take ownership for planning, tilling, fertilizing, planting and harvesting. The church will furnish land, water and some volunteers. The church or local food banks would receive at least the first fruits (10 percent) of output and the remainder could be sold, bartered or distributed by the organizer, perhaps even as a source of personal revenue.
Lots of details to work out, but it first starts with this step: Do you want to be this person or do you know someone in the community who loves growing things?
Contact Mike Renquist at (512) 663-9868 or mgrenquist@sbcglobal.net right away. Spring is almost here.
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The US Census counts every resident in the United States and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. By participating in the US Census, your information will help communities across the United States receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year. This money is allocated to build and provide hospitals, job training centers, schools, senior centers, bridges and other public works projects and emergency services. The census data also helps determine the number of seats Texas has in the US House of Representatives.While it’s important to cooperate with the census, residents should also remain mindful to avoid becoming victims of fraud or identity theft. With the increased awareness of break-ins in our neighborhood, neighbors are understandably cautious; however, the Census is often an exception to the rule.
“Unfortunately, scammers know that the public is more willing to share personal data when taking part in the Census and they have an opportunity to ply their trade by posing as a government employee and soliciting sensitive financial information,” said Steve Cox, Better Business Bureau spokesperson.
The BBB offers the following advice on how to tell the difference between a US Census worker and a con artist.
- If a Census worker knocks at your door, they will have a badge and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and never invite anyone into your home who you do not know.
- Census workers will never ask for your Social Security number, credit-card number or banking information. While they may ask for basic financial information, such as your salary range, they will not ask for more specific financials nor will they solicit donations.
- Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail or in person at home. They will not contact you via email, so please be cautious of email scams. Never click a link or open any email attachments that are supposedly from the US Census.
For more information about the 2010 US Census, visit their website at www.2010.census.gov.
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In accordance with our bylaws, a petition has been filed by members of the Board of Directors to call a meeting of the NSCNA Board of Directors this Tuesday evening.
NSCNA Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: North Village Branch Library, 2505 Steck Ave.Agenda
1. Call to Order, Adoption of Agenda
2. Speaker: Nathan Lenss from Frost Insurance, Insurer for Texas Assoc. of NonProfits, Directors and Officers Liability Risk, General Liability
3. Communication between Meetings/Among Directors
4. Bylaws: Social events to be approved by Board
5. Adjournment
