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Event info at 512/462.2181

E. Austin Leadership Development Program
July 7- Oct 17
Meets twice a month

Cultural Arts Summer Intensive Program
Mariachi, Theater,
Ballet Folklorico
July 13- August 19 

 
Events
 

Southwest Key hosts a variety of events and programs at our East Austin Community Center, located at 6002 Jain Lane next to the former Johnston High School. If you are interested in supporting Southwest Key by volunteering at one of our special events below, please contact Melissa Villarreal, Cultural Arts Coordinator, at 512-583-2505 or email mvillarreal@swkey.org.

 
 
 
Volunteer Computer
Instructors Needed

Southwest Key is looking for:
Basic Computer Literacy Instructors
Computer Workshop Instructors
Childcare Volunteers
(for parents enrolled in courses)

Southwest Key is looking for volunteers to help teach basic computer literacy skills and computer workshops to adults in the East Austin community. A childcare volunteer is also needed. Workshop subjects vary. Courses will be in the evenings with a small student-teacher ratio. English and Spanish language volunteers are needed, courses will be offered in both languages. We will work with volunteers to best meet their schedule.

  • Spanish Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

All courses will be held at Southwest Key's AMD computer lab 6002 Jain Lane.

Contact: Melissa Villarreal 512.583.2505 to sign up.

 
 
 
 

East Austin Leadership Development Program

Southwest Key Community Center
6002 Jain Lane
512.462.2181


The East Austin Leadership Development Program (EALDP) is part of Southwest Key's ongoing community empowerment initiative. It's purpose is to develop, coordinate and promote a variety of projects to engage residents of East Austin and those concerned about East Austin in identifying critical issues and advocacy efforts in order to increase the political power, wealth and capacity of the community. Contact Jennifer Nelson for more information 512.462.2181.

Session 1: July 7 (6pm-8pm) History of Activism in East Austin and Its Emerging Political Influence

Session 2: July 21 (6pm-8pm) The Housing Crunch: Surviving Gentrification in East Austin

Session 3: Aug 4 (6pm-8pm) Stimulating the Local Economy to Equalize Quality of Life in East Austin

Session 4: Aug 18 (6pm-8pm) The Need for Quality Education in East Austin

Session 5: Sep 26 (9am-1pm) Community Organizing and Leadership Skills

Session 6: Oct 17 (9am-1pm) Community Organizing and Leadership Skills

 
 
 
 

FREE Cultural Arts Summer Program Featuring:
Mariachi
Ballet Folklorico
Bilingual Theater

July 13, 2009 - August 19, 2009

Location: 6002 Jain Lane, Austin, Texas 78721 Community Center

  • Bilingual Theater- Mondays, Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mariachi I Beginners- Mondays, Thursdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mariachi II Intermediate- Mondays, Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
  • Ballet Folklorico I Beginners- Thursdays 5pm-6pm
  • Ballet Folklorico II Intermediate- Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
  • Ballet Folklorico Adults- Tuesdays 6pm-7pm

For youth ages 6 and older and adults. Family friendly activity. This program is made possible by a generous grant from Impact Austin.

To enroll or for more information contact: Melissa Villarreal 512.583.2505

 
 
 
 

January 2009-Aug 2009
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 after school programming
  • The Cipher: Austin's Hip Hop Project
  • College Connections Program
  • Cultural Arts Program
  • Computer Literacy Courses
  • East Austin Leadership Development Program

Contact: Melissa Villarreal 512.583.2505 for more information

 
   
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