February 10 – May 10, 2008
East Austin Vota! Campaign

Location:
Govalle/Johnston Terrace
neighborhood
Precincts 123, 426, 427

Southwest Key is launching its first annual Voter Empowerment Campaign this Spring: East Austin Vota! Volunteers are needed for the following campaign events in Precincts 123, 426, and 427: voter registration booths, voter registration block walks, voter education phone bank, election day transportation. Contact: Linda Barrera

March 2008
Sneak Peak: Southwest Key’s East Austin Community Center

Location:
6002 Jain Lane
Austin, Texas 78721

Join us for a sneak preview of Southwest Key’s East Austin Community Center. Staff will provide an overview of our work, and personal tours of the facility, in advance of our official Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting, scheduled for April 19, 2008. Contact: Layla Fry

April 2008
Austin City Council Candidate Forum

Location:
Southwest Key East Austin
Community Center
6002 Jain Lane
Austin, Texas 78721

Southwest Key will host a candidate forum for the City of Austin City Council Member candidates in preparation for the May 10 local election. At least 100 registered voters will be present to speak with the candidates.
Contact: Linda Barrera

April 19, 2008
Grand Opening of
Southwest Key’s
East Austin Community Center

Location:
6002 Jain Lane
Austin, Texas 78721

10:30 – 12:00: Ribbon Cutting & Dedication Ceremony
12:00 – 5:30: Celebration with music, dance, entertainment, kids area, informational booths, food, health and wellness fair, tours, games, giveaways
Contact: Linda Barrera

CANCELLED

6th Annual Go for the Gold 10K
and Fiesta 5K Fun Run

Thank you for your visit and interest on our Go for the Gold 10K and Fiesta 5K Fun Run races. We are sorry to announce that they will not be held in 2008. Instead, we are pleased to focus on the Grand Opening of the new Southwest Key East Austin Community Center, which will take place on April 19, 2008 at our new facility at 6002 Jain Lane. As you may remember, this project was the beneficiary of our previous races, so we are pleased and excited to see this come to fruition.

ur races may return at a future date so please check back often for updates and watch for a public announcement. Again, thanks for your interest! Contact: Jill Nilson

May 27, 2008, 11:30– 12:45 p.m.
Lunch & Learn Series *Reservations Required*

Location:
Southwest Key
Café Del Sol
6002 Jain Lane, Austin 78721

Cost: $5 (Hot lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included)
Join us for an engaging introduction to the exciting world of Southwest Key Programs, presented by El Presidente/CEO, Dr. Juan Sanchez. Learn how you can get involved or benefit from Southwest Key’s work in Austin. Lunch is provided by Southwest Key’s Café del Sol, and space is limited. Reserve your seat by calling Carly Torres at 512-583-2512.

January 1 – May 31, 2008
Spring Semester Programs at the
East Austin Community Campus

Location:
6002 Jain Lane
Austin, Texas 78721

• ESOL and GED Classes from ACC
• Boys & Girls Club Afterschool programming
• The Cipher Hip Hop Project
• College Connections Program

Contact: Tomas Natal

May 2008
Grand Opening of Southwest Key
Boys & Girls Club

Location:
East Austin Community Campus
6002 Jain Lane
Austin, Texas 78721

Contact: Layla Fry