Fundraiser

If you’ve lived in Austin long enough, you’ve probably heard whispers about her… the queen of the Courtyard… the feathered matriarch who has captured thousands of hearts. For more than a decade, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has been home to a nesting pair of great horned owls — and the star of the show is the incredible Athena.

Each year, thousands tune in to the Wildflower Center’s live “owl cam” to watch Athena lay her eggs, incubate them, and (fingers crossed!) raise her owlets.

This year has been an emotional roller coaster. After laying two eggs in early March, the first owlet sadly didn’t make it. Then, as temperatures dropped, it looked like the second owlet hadn’t survived either — and Athena appeared to have abandoned the nest.

But then… a tiny miracle. A camera caught the slightest movement. The baby is alive!!

Follow the baby's journey.

You are invited to The Salvation Army’s Wilco Gives! Join The Salvation Army Austin Area Command for a night of dinner, boot-scootin’ dancing, silent auction, and fellowship benefitting the Williamson County Service Center. You don't want to miss these fun silent auction prizes including tickets to Typhoon Texas, SeaWorld, Austin and San Antonio museums and restaurants, free summer camp, and more.

Would you like to volunteer your time or support other families in the Austin area this season? The Women of Austin Foundation is hosting their Jingle Bell Jamboree Toy Drive & Holiday Extravaganza on December 10th from 10am-2pm at Zilker Lodge. The event is a day full of Christmas magic, joy, and gifts for 100 single moms and their children living in the Austin area. They will enjoy pictures with Santa, cookies, crafts, a toy drive, and more fun all provided by community sponsors. Read on to learn how you can help.

We were sad to hear that Dart’em Up, one of our kids' favorite indoor fun place (read our review of Dart’em Up here), is in danger of having to close its doors forever due to COVID-19 and want to help them raise awareness of their ongoing fundraiser. 

Here's a message from Richard McVay, Owner and Founder of Dart’em Up, one of the kindest and nicest persons we've met and who deeply cares about kids. 

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