BACK TO SCHOOL WITH ATHLETA Mothers and daughters, bring a yoga mat for a morn- SOCCER WATCH BY NICK BARBARO ing of yoga and shopping. Gift bags for all attendees. OUT OF TOWN Sat., Aug. 10, 8:30-10am. Athleta, 11601 Century Oaks Central defender has been Terrace. Register online. www.fb.com/blisskidyoga. DRY COMAL CREEK GRAPE STOMP Come on out to this New Braunfels vineyard and get some a rock all season for Bold FC, but BACK TO SCHOOL WEEKEND AT HILL grape mush between your toes. Sat., Aug. 10. 1741 he doesn’t get forward very often; he’s taken COUNTRY GALLERIA Shop back-to-school Herbelin, New Braunfels. www.drycomalcreek.com. only six shots all season while playing in deals coinciding with the statewide annual sales tax-free weekend. Fri.-Sun., Aug 9-11. Hill Country Galleria, BUBBLE FEST The air around the town square every game and leading the team in minutes 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. will be filled with bubbles of all sizes as the suds and played. But last Saturday, he scored his first fun flow. Sat., Aug. 10. San Marcos. Free. DOVE SPRINGS BACK TO SCHOOL BASH www.downtownsmtx.com. two goals of the season, on his only touches Get free school supplies if you live or attend any school

in the offensive third, as the Bold came from in the 78744 Dove Springs area. Sat., Aug. 10, 9-11am. DE MANO A MANO ARTISAN MARKET Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square, 512/414-3284. Shop a market of handmade wares, including jewelry, behind twice to earn a tough 2-2 road draw garden decorations, clothing, and more. Sat., Aug. 10, at fifth-place New Mexico, maintaining their KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF Incoming kinder- 9am-1pm. Seguin. Free. garten students practice the new skills they’ll need to hold on fourth place in the USL West and a start the school year right, like hopping off and on a CHAPPELL HILL WINE AND LAVENDER potential home playoff game. To stay there, school bus, queuing up for the lunch line, and more. FESTIVAL Tour the lavender farm and Windy Hill Winery, try their products, and cool off with a glass of they’ll likely need a win this Saturday over Sat., Aug. 10, 10am-5pm. Thinkery, 1830 Simond, 512/469- 6200. Free for rising kindergarteners. www.thinkeryaustin.org. lavender lemonade. Sat., Aug. 10, 9am-3pm. Chappell Hill. LA Galaxy II, who are themselves sitting www.chappellhilllavender.com. in the 10th and final playoff spot, just four ROSES BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE & CELEBRATION ROSES (Reaching Out Supporting ¡VIVA SEGUIN CONJUNTO FESTIVAL! points behind the Bold. That’s Sat., Aug. 10, Every Sister) helps students, teachers, and parents BAILE Live music by Conjunto Calidad and Conjunto Cats, a special tribute to local conjunto legend Mike

PAUL K. BORDOVSKY K. PAUL get excited about the new school year with games, 7:30pm; see AustinBoldFC.com for tickets. Carrillo, and performances by the Ballet Folklorico de Saturday is also Military Knight: A partner- prizes & giveaways, face-painting, bounce houses, and community vendors. Every student that attends la Rosa. Sat., Aug. 10, 6-10pm. Teatro de Artes Cultural Arts ship with Knights of the Grail, an equine therapy will receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Center, 921 W. New Braunfels St., Seguin. $8; ages program for veterans, promises “medieval Sat., Aug. 10, 10am-4pm. Alamo Park, 2001 E. 22nd. Free. 10 & under, free. characters and … animals … roaming the www.fb.com/reachingoutsupportingeverysister. BOOGIE BACK TO BASTROP Here’s a two- Amobi Okugo day country-and-western swing festival featuring grand plaza” at Circuit of the Americas. Free SALVATION ARMY’S BACK TO SCHOOL musical guests Jeff Woolsey, Rocky King Band, tickets to military personnel through VetTix.org. SALE Two-day sale at all Austin-area Salvation Army Family Stores. Fri.-Sat., Aug. 9-10. Austin-area Salvation Frank Cavitt, the Nathan Colt Young Band, and more Army Family Stores. www.fb.com/salvationarmyatx. for your rocking and swinging all weekend. Thu., Aug. The Austin Soccer Foundation’s 2019 Soccer Awards Gala is next Thursday, Aug. 15. Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., 15, at the LINE Hotel in (111 E. Cesar Chavez). It’s a great group that SENSORY-FRIENDLY BACK TO SCHOOL Bastrop, 512/332-8984. $20-55. www.bastropconvention FAIR Easterseals Central Texas will be giving out center.com. supports the local community with a focus on player, field, and referee development; pro- backpacks and school supplies to students grades vides annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors; and recently funded a new pre-K-12. There’ll also be activities and snacks, includ- PRAHA PICNIC (PRAZSKA POUT) Join a ing balloon animals, sno-cones, and more. Sat., Aug. 10, homecoming celebration that’s 163 years old with a futsal court at the IDEA Montopolis school campus. The keynote speaker will be Ismail tradition of music, stew, fried chicken, a cake walk, Elfath. One of only seven FIFA referees in the U.S., Elfath made his debut calling an noon-2pm. YMCA East Communities Branch, 5315 Ed Bluestein, 512/933-9622. Free. www.easterseals.com/centraltx. an auction, and lots of fun. Thu., Aug. 15, 11am-10pm. game in 2009 and worked his way up to being in charge of the 2019 FIFA Praha. Free. www.stmaryspraha.org. STYLISTS NEEDED FOR SAFE BACK TO U-20 World Cup Final in Poland. Get more info and $125 tickets at SCHOOL HAIR EVENT SAFE is looking for local COME AND TASTE IT Becker Vineyards AustinSoccerFoundation.org. stylists to volunteer their services for its annual back showcases their newest wines while the Dirty to school hair event for mothers and children who are River Dixie Band plays. Thu., Aug. 15, 6-9pm. Gruene. I got an early peek this week at the Austin FC Experience Center, which included receiving SAFE services. Stylists of all backgrounds www.grapevineingruene.com. a 360-degree video tour of the stadium: from general seating, to club rooms and bar are encouraged and welcome to register. Mon., Aug. 12, areas, to luxury boxes, plus a cool 3D model of the site. Presented by ticket sponsor 10am. See website for locations. www.safeaustin.org. SeatGeek at the Austin FC offices on Kramer Lane, it’ll open to supporters who placed deposits over the next few months, and it certainly makes a March 2021 opening date for MLS in Austin seem more real.

SATURDAY JAM SESSIONS Kids are invited SUMMER PLAYGROUPS: TOWN LAKE to learn a riff with an instructor and play alongside YMCA Enjoy a tumbling station, imagination sta- experienced teachers and students. All abilities wel- tion, puzzle station, and more. Open to families with come, and no prior experience necessary. Sat., Aug. children ages 1-6. Thu., July 18, 2-4pm. YMCA Town Lake 10, 1-3pm. Orpheus Academy of Music, 3109 Kenai Dr. #10, Branch, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez, 512/236-9622. $5, Cedar Park. Free. www.orpheusacademy.com. nonmembers; $3, YMCA members. www.austinymca.org. PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT AT LIONS KRAV MAGA Drop off the kiddos (ages 3-12) for a night B2SCHOOL of games, a pizza dinner, and a movie. Sat., Aug. 10, BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH Maximize Potential 5-10pm. Lions Krav Maga, 911 W. Anderson #121, Academy will be giving away backpacks with school 512/588-3356. $25. www.lionskravmaga.com. supplies, $250 scholarships, prizes, and pizza, in THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE The addition to sharing tips on setting goals for better music of the Beatles for kiddos. During the show, grades and strategies for reducing school stress. children explore movement and collaborative cre- Sun., Aug. 11, 4-6pm. Mosaic Student Center, ativity. Sun., Aug. 11, 11:30am-12:30pm & 1:30-2:30pm. 12116 Jekel Cir. Free. Mohawk. $12. www.therockandrollplayhouse.com. BACK TO SCHOOL HAIRCUTS Free haircuts CHILDREN’S SUMMER STORY TIME A for kids grades kindergarten-12. Plus, backpacks with guest host reads selected books from the store’s school supplies (while supplies last). Sun., Aug. 11, Sat., Aug. 10, noon-3pm. Square, 2901 Capital kids’ corner. Snacks and drinks provided. Mon., Aug. 2-4pm. South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland, Back to School Fest of TX Hwy. S., 512/327-7040. Free. www.simon.com. 512/444-6601. Free. www.fb.com/trinityalc. 12, 10am-noon. Hearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition. Free. Co-hosted by Barton Creek Square, www.hearthandsoul.com/austin. For $5, reduce and BACK TO SCHOOL SALE Nordstrom, and the Kindness Campaign, AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETY’S SUMMER reuse this school year and fill a bag with school sup- KIDS’ SERIES Running most Tuesdays (and a few plies. Fri., Aug. 9, 10am-6pm. Austin Creative Reuse, this annual fest helps send kids, fam- Saturdays & Thursdays), this series aims to inspire 6406 N. I-35 #1801. $5. www.austincreativereuse.org. ilies, and teachers back to school in a POP UP AT THE PARK kids to learn more and help them find ways to give BACK TO SCHOOL TAILGATE PARTY: positive way by celebrating community. back for animals in need. Rotating events include SCHOOL SUPPLIES PARTY Free food, sno- storytime, art workshops, wildlife rescue, teddy bear cones, and live music, plus raffles for backpacks Family-friendly activities include a back- PLANT-BASED ARTISTS + VENDORS. surgery, and outdoor movie nights. Through Aug. 13. COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS. and school supplies. Sat., Aug. 10, 11am-2pm. The Door to-school fashion show, flower crowns, Every 2nd Sunday at Possum Park Austin Humane Society, 124 W. Anderson, 512/646-7387. Christian Fellowship Church, 10714 FM 1625. Free. Free. www.austinhumanesociety.org. balloon twisters, and tons more. 701 E 53rd St. Austin, TX 78751 :VisitPossumPark :@VisitPossumPark

austinchronicle.com AUGUST 9, 2019 THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE 43