The average costs for school supplies every year is $35 which creates an extra burden for already challenged families as well as for teachers, who often spend their own money buying missing supplies for their classrooms and students.
In order to ease the burden of both families and teachers, school districts that are continuously facing tighter budgets, are trying to outsource the financial obligation by requesting that parents help provide these supplies.
Here is a list of Back-to-School Programs and School-Supply Drives in and around Austin.
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Birgit Sund on July 7, 2017
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Birgit Sund on May 24, 2017
Lago Fest is free family friendly event to celebrate the small town of Lago Vista in the beautiful Hill Country. In conjunction with the beautiful boats of the Austin Yacht Club's Turnback Regatta, Lago Fest features creative talents in unique, music and visual arts. Come and enjoy the beats from award-winning musicians, arts by dynamic Central Texas artists, and delicious eats by some of the best Austin area food trucks.
Bring your picnic blankets, appetites, keen eye for great art, and well-worn dancing shoes. Cool off in the waves of Lake Travis right on the festival grounds! Spend your "staycation" in Lago Vista this Memorial Day Weekend.
Get the details here.
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Birgit Sund on May 22, 2017
Calling all tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkers, food artisans, hobbyists, engineers, artists, students, and general curiosity-seekers of all ages:
The amazing Maker Faire Austin will return to the Palmer Events Center on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.!
Read on for a preview, schedule information, and a chance to win a family 4-pack of event passes.
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Birgit Sund on May 8, 2017
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, families and friends of kids ages 0-16, come on out to the Twice Loved Children's Consignment Sale and save up to 90% off retail prices!
Read more about when, where, what, and how.
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Birgit Sund on March 24, 2017
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Make picking out your Christmas Tree a memorable experience for the
entire family this year by visiting a Choose and Cut
Christmas tree farm near Austin.
Breathe in some fresh air, take a hayride or walk out to the field, let the kids choose their favorite tree, and let your inner lumberjack o the rest. Back at the farm, pick up some tree accessories and decorations and enjoy some fun activities with your kids.
Read on for more info and how to enter to win your own real Christmas tree.
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Birgit Sund on November 18, 2016
BabyEarth will be hosting its semi-annual Baby University Event on Saturday, November 5th from 9am-3pm. Baby University is geared
toward expectant couples and new parents. The day will be full of
educational seminars, hands on workshops, and an interactive Q&A
session. Each attendee will receive a gift bag and be entered to win
great raffle prizes!
Read on for details about the event and on how to win one of two free tickets.
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Birgit Sund on October 14, 2016
We are giving away a $25 gift certificate and 2 Prime Time Presale passes to Just Between Friends Williamson County at the Premier Athletic Complex in Leander.
Consign, shop, enjoy appearances from princesses for the kids and a professional juggler. Read more...
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Birgit Sund on September 26, 2016
And here comes a consignment sale for the people up North: Just Between Friends Austin North!
Just Between Friends Events are locally owned and operated so they’re still Keeping Austin Weird. JBF Austin North & JBF Austin Central are both run by the same owners, so if you like one, you’ll definitely
like the other.
And here's what makes Just Between Friends Austin North so special...
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Birgit Sund on September 6, 2016
Get ready for the first fall consignment sale of the year: Fairytale Threads Cedar Park!
Fairytale Threads gives families the chance to sell their new and gently loved items for babies, toddlers and kids to other families looking for a great deal.
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Birgit Sund on September 1, 2016