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Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | November 23, 2016

One of my favorite Austin holiday traditions, The Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade, comes to town this Saturday.

I’m a sucker for most any parade, but this one has a unique and wonderful twist. At the Chuy’s parade, children don’t get toys and trinkets, they give them.

Families are encouraged to bring toys to donate to Operation Blue Santa, a local non-profit that provides gifts and a holiday meal for over 3,800 families in the Austin community.

Operation Blue Santa distributes the toys in time for the holidays, bringing Christmas magic to children that otherwise might not receive any gifts.

22nd Annual Lake Travis Underwater & Shoreline Cleanup

Written by Todd Hower | September 9, 2016

It all started when a group of scuba divers in the Lake Travis area decided to make a difference. Instead of getting together for a recreational dive, they decided to get together for a day of pulling trash out from the waters of Lake Travis.

A few years later, the LCRA and the Colorado River Foundation decided to get on-board and help out with boat support and proper disposal of all the trash the divers had collected from the depths of the lake.

Because the waters of Lake Travis are constantly fluctuating, large amounts of trash become exposed during times of low water levels. Keep Austin Beautiful and Travis County joined forces and the Lake Travis shoreline was added to the cleanup effort. They helped organize the hundreds of volunteers that were ready to make a difference to one of the most valuable resources in the Lake Travis area.

Run for a Purpose in Lakeway: 5k & Fun Run for Kids

Written by Cathy Hale | February 17, 2016

Be Healthy Lake Travis and Rexanna’s Foundation present the 5th Annual Run for a Purpose 5K and KidsK on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Lakeway.

This event fuels the fight against lung cancer, in honor of Rexanna Hawkins, a Lake Travis Middle School Athletic Director and non-smoker.

Run for a Purpose is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends, neighbors, cancer survivors and lung cancer advocates to support an important cause, as well as the local Lake Travis community.

Many of the race coordinators and participants hold this event dear to their hearts because of their friendship with Rexanna, whose story is widely known throughout Lake Travis and Austin.

Austin and Lakeway Light Up the Trails in December

Written by John Moritz | December 2, 2015

When December arrives, the bright lights shine. And in this part of Texas, that means the annual Trail of Lights in Zilker Park and the Trail of Lights in Lakeway.

Both events offer sparkling arrays of holiday lights plus events that will put you and keep you in the holiday spirit.

Let’s talk about the Trail of Lights first. This is an Austin tradition that’s more than a half-century old but is adding some brand-new features this year.

Hot Air Balloons Over Lake Travis

Written by Todd Hower | August 7, 2015

You’ll want to set your alarm clock extra early this Saturday for the chance to see a sky full of color over Lake Travis — it’s the 25th Annual Lake Travis Flight.

The Central Texas Ballooning Association plans to launch hot air balloons at sunrise (approximately 6:45am — weather conditions permitting) from Mansfield Dam Park. Allow yourself enough time to grab some donuts, find a parking spot, and check out all the pre-flight sights and sounds.

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