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Every BIG Give comes with a FABULOUS silent auction, and this year is no exception! You’ve probably seen our Facebook and Twitter posts of the Cabo San Lucas House, tickets to Disneyland California, and dinner parties at Jeffrey’s and Uchi + Uchiko.

These great packages and more will be open for bidding on September 27! There will be more than 70 packages for you to shop while you listen to White Ghost Shivers, are entertained by circus acts, and enjoy delectable gourmet bites and signature drinks!

Your support of the BIG Give is one of the BIGGEST ways we raise money for I Live Here, I Give Here programming – which results in raised awareness and contributions for our local nonprofits.

When you’re at the BIG Give, take a good look at the silent auction tables – you’ll find something that fits your style and taste … we promise.

See you Under the BIG Top on Friday, September 27. Tickets at http://bit.ly/132E3Qi

See all the items in the full entry!

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Hey Austin Involved,

We're happy to announce our first family volunteer day for Austin Involved members!

We're partnering with Little Helping Hands to give you and your family the opportunity to give back to the community!

Check out who we're volunteering with:

Goodwill GreenWorks Recycling Activity
Saturday, October 26
10:00am to 12:00pm
Goodwill Community Center, 1015 Norwood Park Blvd.

You and your family will help breakdown computers to resell and recycle in support of Goodwill’s job services and programs that connect Central Texans to meaningful employment. This is a fun, hands-on activity for adults and children who like to take things apart and who are curious about computers.

This is a great opportunity to learn about joblessness and how organizations like Goodwill help individuals find, obtain, and retain jobs in our community.

Participants also have the chance to spend some time in Goodwill’s Computer Museum that exhibits the chronological evolution of computer technology through educational displays and demonstrations.

This activity is recommended for children ages 4 and older and Little Helping Hands recommends one adult accompany each child under 8. When you sign up, make sure to save a spot for each family member!

How to Sign-Up!
Sign up through Little Helping Hands VolunteerSpot

If you have any questions about the volunteer day, contact Grace Ingram-Eiser at grace@littlehelpinghands.org.

A big thanks to Little Helping Hands for partnering with us and making it happen!

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This year’s BIG Give Under the Big Top! will hit the town on Friday, September 27 @7pm at the Hyatt Regency Austin. Music by White Ghost Shivers! We’ve even got a great silent auction table with amazing items. Keep checking our blog because we’ll featuring some of the great items here over the next month. You have to get your BIG Give! tickets to bid!

Here’s the next item you’ll find on The BIG Give! silent auction table: They say dreams come true at this magical kingdom – so why not make it happen? We have 4, one-day tickets to Disneyland Park in California for bid at the silent auction this year! California, Mickey Mouse, chance to be a kid again – need we say more?

Over the next month, we’ll be featuring all of the 2013 BIG Give! Silent Auction items. There's only one way to get them; go to the BIG Give! and place your bid! Get your BIG Give Under the Big Top! tickets now.

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We’re counting down the days before we pull back the drapes and reveal The BIG Give Under the Big Top!

This event would not have been possible without the generosity of so many local Austin businesses. We thank our in-kind sponsors. They’re a BIG reason this celebration is going to be a truly swanky and fun way to celebrate philanthropy. Our gratitude is endless and we see them as great examples of the power of giving in Austin!

Art for Your Head

Magician Jay Anthony

Of course we’d love to see you Under the BIG Top. We’re pretty sure it’s going to be one heck of a circus!

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Hey Austin Involved,

The summer heat has broken! So actually ENJOY being outside this Saturday and help US out by volunteering with Esprit de She Austin.

For every Member who volunteers, Austin Involved gets $25. Which means YOU get better cookies on volunteer day!

Details: Volunteers needed Saturday, Sept. 14, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Life Time Tri Austin South. Esprit de She Austin is an all-women’s cycle tour offering women a fun, safe, and supportive atmosphere to try cycling and is in partnership with Girls on the Run Austin.

Austin Involved will receive $25 for each Member who volunteers a minimum of 2 hours!

Check out the Saturday shift times and needs:

7:30am -9:30am Aid Station (Hand Out Water) (3)
9:30-11:30am Aid Station (Hand Out Water) (3)
6:00am - 8:00am Greeters, Runners (2)
8:00am - 10:00am Greeters, Runners (2)
10:00am - 12:00am Greeters, Runners (2)
12:00am - 2:00pm Greeters, Runners (2)

Friday Setup

1:00pm - 3:00pm (Set up bikes, etc at Life Time Austin South) (3)

If you’re interested, contact Veronica Castelo at castelonotes@gmail.com. She'll need to know your full name, phone number, email, and t-shirt size.

Sharing your Saturday for just two hours will have a major impact! Thanks Austin Involved!

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The Reserve home in Palm Desert, California

Here’s the next item you’ll find on The BIG Give! silent auction table: The Reserve home in Palm Desert, California, is waiting for you. This 4 bedroom house overlooking the fairway of Weiskopf-Morrish golf course can be your getaway for a 5-night, 6-day stay. Need more enticing? How about the gorgeous view of the Eisenhower and the Santa Rosa Mountain Range? Bid on it at The BIG Give Silent Auction!