Braving the chill at Barton Springs Pool… >

The anticipation kills. Just before I plunge into Barton Springs this time of year, I question my sanity. Surely that icy water will numb my fingers…

Kudos to Ortega Elementary for selling oranges – not junk food – to raise money for field trips >

I’m a big fan of the annual citrus fundraiser at Ortega Elementary School. Instead of peddling chocolate bars, cookies or caramel corn, students at the school…

Back the Track raising money to resurface Austin High track >

  The Austin running community is teaming with Austin schools to raise money to resurface and renovate the track at Austin High School. The track, which…

Fit and Fearless offers free self-defense seminars Dec. 3 >

  An Austin krav maga studio is offering free self-defense seminars in response to what it describes as overwhelming requests from the community at a time…

Soothing the soul with a walk at Westcave Preserve >

  For me, nature works like a salve when I’m stressed out. So it felt good to spend a few hours at Westcave Preserve this morning,…

Free yoga – and a beer – at Hyatt Regency Austin on Wednesday >

Need to de-stress after election season? Catch a free yoga class – and a beer – at the Hyatt Regency Austin’s “Pints & Poses” series, which…

Bike to East Austin Studio Tour with Bike EAST Art Attack >

The best way to see the East Austin Studio Tour? By bike, of course. Cyclists will pedal through the city on Sunday, discovering artists and artwork…

Crush Fitness presents Man Crush Mondays >

  Want to support men’s health? Crush Fitness is offering special Man Crush Monday workouts all month. All male participants get a $5 coupon to Finley’s…

Entry free at Texas State Parks on Sunday >

  Getting outdoors can calm frazzled nerves, so consider taking advantage of the free admission to Texas State Parks this Sunday. Daily entrance fees will be…

NLand Surf Park closes temporarily for lagoon fix >

  If you want to hang 10 at the world’s biggest inland surf park, you’ll have to wait until next week. NLand Surf Park will remain…