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FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESSAt Four Points Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Special guest speaker for the Four Points Chamber of Commerce September Luncheon is local Online Marketing Expert and Trainer, Jane Dueease. Dueease will present her popular short course on Facebook Marketing for Businesses. She’ll share the Secrets, Tips and Tools you need to know to get started marketing your Business on Facebook. Dueease, who helps entrepreneurs market their business online said, ““Facebook reached 500 million users on July 21st. Businesses today cannot ignore the power of this

incredible Social Media Platform. The question becomes - how to best leverage Facebook’s power and reach to effectively grow your business. “ More information about Jane and her business, Market My Biz Online can be found at her website visit http://www.marketmybizonline.com. Be part of the momentum in the Four Points region, meet other business leaders and network at:

• The Four Points Chamber of Commerce Luncheon • Thursday, September 16th • Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • At River Place Country Club, 4207 River Place Boulevard.

Membership is not a requirement to come to the luncheon but you’ll want to register so that you can reserve a seat at what is sure to be a popular event. While you are at the Four Points Chamber of Commerce website be sure to check out the upcoming special event, Taste of Four Points Business Expo on Tuesday, October 19 where the keynote speaker will be Congressman Lamar Smith http://lamarsmith.house.gov. The event provides opportunities to exhibit and for sponsorship.

The Four Points Chamber of Commerce provides networking opportunities at social gatherings, luncheons with guest speakers and activities. The Chamber brings businesses together along highway 620 from Hudson Bend to Anderson Mill and Ranch Road 2222 from Jester to Volente. Four Points Chamber supports business growth in the community where we live, work and play. In less than 6 months Four Points Chamber of Commerce exceeded its first year membership goals and continues to grow! For information about participating in upcoming events or membership benefits visit www.fourpointschamber.com or call (512) 551-0390. Membership inquiries may also be sent directly to membership@FourPointsChamber.com.

BARKTOBERFEST The Central Texas SPCA will host

its 8thANNUAL BARKTOBERFEST PLEDGE DOG WALK AND FESTIVAL fundraiser. Proceeds will support the shelter in its efforts to find forever families for homeless dogs and cats. This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, September 18th at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. Admission is a suggested $5 donation at the entrance, and people and their dogs are invited to attend. A 3K dog walk will start the day, with free event t-shirts for walkers raising $25 or more. In addition, top fundraisers for the walk will receive exciting prizes donated by local area businesses.

Registration for the Pledge Dog Walk is from 9:30 A.M. to 10 A.M., and the walk will begin at 10:00 A.M. Festivities and entertainment will start at 10:30 A.M. after the walk, and will include music, food, vendors, fun games and activities for kids, activities for dogs, low cost microchipping, a canine costume contest and more.

Please visit www.c e n t r a l t e x a s s p c a .o r g f o r a w a l k reg i s t ra t ion and pledge form.

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EMERGENCY NUMBERSEMERGENCY ...................................................911Fire ......................................................................911Ambulance ..........................................................911Sheriff – Non-Emergency ................... 512-974-5556Hudson Bend Fire and EMSSChOOlS Canyon Creek Elementary .............. 512-428-2800 Grisham Middle School .................. 512-428-2650 Westwood High School ................... 512-464-4000

UTIlITIESPedernales Electric .............................. 512-219-2602Texas Gas Service Custom Service ............................ 1-800-700-2443 Emergencies .................................... 512-370-8609 Call Before You Dig ........................ 512-472-2822AT&T New Service ................................. 1-800-464-7928 Repair .......................................... 1-800-246-8464 Billing .......................................... 1-800-858-7928Time Warner Cable Customer Service ............................ 512-485-5555 Repairs ............................................ 512-485-5080

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SAvE ThE dATE! The Stiletto Stampede for the Cure™ is back at the Hill Country

Galleria, Saturday, October 16, 2010! Presented by IdealHeel™ and Dillard’s, the Stiletto Stampede for the Cure benefits the Susan G Komen Austin Affiliate. The Stiletto Stampede for the Cure is a high heel dash (100 yards) with a mission to encourage young women and men to know and understand the risks of breast cancer and empower them to prevent the disease by utilizing overall Breast Self-Awareness through early detection, screening methods and education. More information is available online at www.stilettostampede4thecure.org

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Community Players

Presents the First Show of our 14th Season

Way Off Broadway

Directed by Russell L. Wiseman

COME SEE US IN OUR NEW HOME!!!!

Sept. 24, 25, Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 2010 at 8pm Matinee, October 3, 2010 at 3pm

Austin Newcomers Club September luncheonAustin Newcomers is a social organization dedicated to introducing

residents to the Austin Community and giving them the opportunity to meet and make new friends. Join us at our monthly luncheon as well as take the opportunity to learn about and become involved in many varied fun Interest groups.

Time: 11:00 AM Social - 12 Noon Luncheon

date: September 15, 2010 (Reservations required by Thursday, September 9th)

For luncheon Reservations email: LuncheonDirector@AustinNewcomers.com or Diane Israelson 512-467-4979

For other Newcomers information visit www.austinnewcomers.com or call 512-314-5100

September Program: Dr. Jurgen Streeck from the Department of Communication Studies and German Studies at

the University of Texas, AustinSeptember 15, 2010

What nonverbal messages are you sending? We are sending nonverbal messages constantly and sometimes our nonverbal messages are more important than what we actually say!

Our next speaker will be Dr. Jurgen Streeck from the Department of Communication Studies and German Studies at the University of Texas, Austin. He also serves on UT’s faculty for Foreign Language Education and African and African-American Studies. Dr Streeck has conducted many studies regarding non-verbal communication and has published several books on the subject.

His main area of expertise is the study of face-to-face interactions with a focus on gestures. His studies have delved into cultural differences, which has led him to conducting field research in Germany, the Philippines, Bali and Columbia.

He teaches undergraduate classes on social interaction and visual media, inter-cultural communication, and hip-hop/rap. He also teaches graduate level students on the Analysis of Human Interaction.

Dr. Streeck was President of the International Society of Gesture Studies, and serves on the editorial board of Gestures. He is the author of Gesturecraft: The Manu-facture of Meaning,several books on child communication, and has published many articles.

Please join us for an enlightening afternoon and meet new friends.

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Looking to enjoy the wonderful fall weather with the family? How about a guided hike in some of the most pristine wildland areas around town? The Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) maintains several of the open spaces you see around Austin, around 27,000 acres in total. These are not parks, they are preserves. Access is limited, and no pets or bicycles or large groups are allowed. As you may be aware, the BCP is not just one single tract of land but a system of preserves that exists as a multi-agency conservation effort with Travis County under the Endangered Species Act through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFW).

This hike and lecture series is a partnership among several local agencies and organizations that manage land dedicated to the BCP. A hike is offered the 2nd Saturday of every month. The City of Austin is supporting the partnership and this program by handling registration for events on its website. Lectures will be posted on the calendar but do not require registration.

Your field biologist will point out birds, animals, plants, insects and invertebrates. And you may see the habitats of native and non-native plants and animals and you will learn about how they impact

the environment. You might even get lucky and see a turkey vulture, armadillo, grey fox or some roadrunners. The best part is you can ask your guide all the questions you want. This is great for kids and adults too.

here is the hike & lecture Series calendar for the fall:Sat. 9/11 9a-11:30a Birding Habitat of Westcave Preserve (Westcave Preserve - easy)Sat. 9/25 1:00p-3:30p Exploring Wild Basin (Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve- easy)Sat. 9/25 9:00a-11:30a Exploring Wild Basin for Kids and Families (Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve- easy)Sat. 10/9 10a-1:00p Rediscover Hamilton Pool (Hamilton Pool Preserve – easy)Sat. 11/13 9a-11:45a A Bird’s Eye View of Stillhouse Hollow (Stillhouse Hollow – easy)

To Register, visit http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/wildland/bcphikelectureseries.htm.

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Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthSt. David’s HealthCare is offering a series of free prostate cancer

screenings in September in recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The screenings, intended for men over the age of 40, include a PSA blood test and rectal exam.

Factors that can increase a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer include:• Age. After the age of 50, the risk of developing prostate cancer

increases greatly.

• Diet. Good nutrition is essential for health and well being. Studies have found an association between diets high in fat and an increased risk of prostate cancer.

• Exercise.Some studies have found that high levels of physical activity may reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer.

• GeneticFactors. Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer.

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Canyon ChroniCleSCOUTJAM 2010 CElEBRATES 100 YEARS

of Scouting in AmericaTo commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of

America, Austin’s own Capitol Area Council is hosting ScoutJam 2010. ScoutJam 2010, an all day event to be held October 9th at the Travis County Exposition Center, is an opportunity for families to enjoy a variety of adventures together while learning about the history and current programs offered by the Boy Scouts’ local Council. ScoutJam 2010 is open to the public, and all Central Texas families, as well as Scout Alumni and community leaders, are invited to attend.

A low-cost and family-friendly alternative to the concurrent Austin City Limits Festival, ScoutJam is an adventurous wonderland of outdoor activities and captivating learning opportunities for every parent and child. Activities will include outdoor activities such as fishing, dirt bike riding, archery, and water sports. Indoor activities, including guitar lessons, food tastings, sumo wrestling, bungee runs and chemistry lab experiments, are sure to elicit wide-eyed exclamations of joy as well. Meanwhile a rock concert, wildlife exhibits, aviation technology displays and historical re-enactments are sure to educate and inspire through a fun and multi-sensory approach to teaching.

The event is the Capitol Area Council’s largest yet, and is intended to grow community awareness about the Boy Scouts of America programs offered locally. These include Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturing. Sea Scouts and Venturing are unique in that they are available to young women and men between the ages of 14 and 20. Current Scouts in attendance of ScoutJam will also have the chance to earn activity badges, and Eagle Scouts will gather from all over the world to celebrate their common bond.

Event sponsors include the American Chemistry Society, A+ Federal Credit Union, AT&T, Austin Toros, Cerqa, Covert Chevrolet,

Dandy Idea, Gibson/Epiphone Guitar, HEB, Safe Kids Austin and Whole Earth Provision Company. Of these sponsors, the Toros, as well as Gibson and Epiphone Guitars will be actively participating in basketball throws and music lessons for the youngsters. Covert Chevrolet will be displaying electric and hybrid cars in a forum about alternative transportation technologies.

“For the past 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has helped young boys grow into great men,” stated Charles Mead, the Council’s Director of Public Relations, while explaining the significance of this event. “Now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to make an impact on our community by helping kids from all walks of life gain confidence and finish school, allowing them to develop into successful adults.” To the Boy Scouts, celebrating the past is about making a real difference for the future of our country by creating opportunity for all of our nation’s youth.

To join the Boy Scouts of America, Capitol Area Council in this celebration, register online at www.ScoutJam2010.org. Early bird tickets will receive a five-dollar discount through September 24th, and tickets can also be purchased onsite on the day of the event.

About Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaFor the past 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has been the most

successful national youth program in American History. Austin’s local Capitol Area Council continues this legacy by combining fun, adventure and values to help its approximately 22,000 young members become better, stronger, more confident community members. A variety of activities are offered for both young boys and teenage boys and girls through Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Sea Scouting and Venturing Programs. These programs help young people develop the self-esteem and tools they need to become the future leaders and active citizens that our country needs.

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