After School After Fun Program Sign-Ups: Rosewood Recreation Center picks up kids from L.L. Campbell Elementary, UT Elementary, Maplewood Elementary, and Blackshear Elementary. Children are engaged in ceramics, sewing, computer skills, arts & crafts and homework. Email pat.moore@ci.austin.tx.us or call 472-6838 for more information.
Asian American Character Award: Nominations are being accepted for this award, which will honor children younger than 5 who have demonstrated leadership, community giving and other examples of outstanding character. For more information or nomination form, call 336-5069 or email administrator@asianamericancc.com. Hurry! Deadline is Friday Sept. 4!
Austin Girls’ Choir Auditions: This top treble choir will will hold auditions through Sept, 20. Musically talented girls ages 8 to 18, who would like to sing a variety of music, are invited to schedule an audition appointment by calling 453-0884. For more information about the choir, log on to Austin.GirlsChoir.com
Best Lemonade Stand in America Contest: Public television's Biz Kid$ has teamed up with Inc. magazine for this competition, which awards scholarships and prizes to kids who create and run a successful lemonade stand. For rules and entry information, log on to www.inc.com/lemonade/2009.
Covenant Children's Choir Sign-Ups: Kids learn about music, rhythm, fun and friendship while also performing in a Christmas service and a spring musical. Choir is FREE! and open to the public. For more information, log on to http://www.covenant.org/studies-education/childrens-choirs , email asessi@covenant.org or call 334-3033.
Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search: This talent search helps academically talented young people become inspired to learn through exciting educational opportunities (including above-level testing). Kids are formally recognized, praised for their performance, and sent a clear message that continuing to develop their intelligence can be fun and fulfilling. $20-74. For more information, log on to www.tip.duke.edu. You may also email tguidry@tip.duke.edu or call 473-8400.
Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest: Does your child (ages 6-12) have an unusual recipe for a peanut butter sandwich? If so, it could earn him or her a $25,000 college scholarship (or one of four $2,500 scholarships). For contest rules, log on to www.jif.com. Entry deadline is Nov. 13.
United We Serve: In an effort to answer President Obama’s call to public service, Hands On Central Texas is looking for folks to volunteer in multiple areas: cleaning Lady Bird Lake, revitalizing schools, gardening and landscaping, mentoring and tutoring, and more than 30 other projects. One of them is right for you and your kids! For more information, log on to www.handsoncentraltexas.org.
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