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| Connection Highlights - Saturday, 7/4/09 |
City to observe Independence Day
City administrative offices close July 3. Garbage, recycling pickup remains on normal schedule.
Enjoy a safe holiday weekend
Austin public safety officials will be out in force this weekend looking for aggressive or drunk drivers; remember that most fireworks are illegal within Austin City limits.
Keep pets safe Independence Day
Town Lake Animal Center offers tips to keep your pet safe during Independence Day Weekend.
Budget town hall for Austin teens
July 10 town hall aimed at teenagers who want to learn more about Austin's 2010 municipal budget.
Online 2010 Budget simulation
Review budget options and try to achieve $9.3 million in savings; online simulation replicates June's popular budget town halls. Residents can review results from other Town Hall meetings, input sessions.
Neighborhood alternatives to Bartholomew Pool
Two swimming pools offer convenient options while Bartholomew Pool is closed; both pools are free and less than three miles away.
Take precautions during extreme temperatures
Health officials list ways you can reduce heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
City presents Downtown Density Plan July 13
City staff will summarize revisions made to consultants’ earlier reports; public will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
Zilker Summer Musicals celebrate 51st year
Broadway classic "The Music Man" marches across Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater stage Thursdays-Saturdays, July 3-Aug. 15. No performance on July 4.
Zip in, zoom out with airport parking program
Austin-Bergstrom International's Park Perk Program allows travelers to earn points toward free parking at airport lots.
Tree of the Year: Root for your choice
Nominate trees that are native, healthy and beautiful through July 8, 2009.
Submit nominees for Austin Access Awards
Awards recognize outstanding businesses and public places for commitment to the ADA; Nominations due by July 9.
July Austin City News available now
The latest issue of the online newsletter for Austin neighborhoods covers topics of interest to everyone.
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