A reminder to DANA members that early voting for a full list of federal, state, county and city elections has begun and will continue through October 29th.  During early voting you can cast your vote at any polling location in the city (Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm).  Election day is November 2nd (7am – 7pm) and you will have to vote in your precinct polling location.
 
If you don't know your precinct number or if you're registered at your current address, you can verify it here.  If you live downtown, your precinct is likely 444 or 445: 
 
Precinct 444
Austin City Hall
301 W 2nd Street, 1st floor
 
Precinct 445
Travis County Courthouse
1000 Guadalupe Street, 1st floor
 
As a reminder, DANA has endorsed the 2010 Mobility Bond (Proposition 1) and encourages its members to support this $90M proposal that will bring new street, sidewalk, bikeway and trail projects to downtown and Austin.  For more information on Prop 1, go to: http://www.cityofaustin.org/news/mobility_bond.htm

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As part of the upcoming National Preservation Conference,  Downtown's own Judge's Hill neighborhood will be holding a Candlelight House Tour to registered conference attendees.   If you're not attending the conference but are interested in the tour, a great way to participate is to serve as a docent for the tour.  Volunteers will receive free admission to attend this house tour.  Click here to read more about the historic Judge's Hill neighborhood and its history.

Candlelight House Tour
Call For Volunteers
Thursday, October 28

1.5 Hour Volunteer Shifts
Shift One:  7:30-9:00 p.m.
Shift Two: 9:00-10:30 p.m.

Click Here to volunteer or for more info.

In your message, indicate your choice of volunteer shift time. You will be contacted about details on volunteering, house assignment and training.

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Check out the DLT FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions.

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Ever wanted to make a mark on your block?  How about marking the sidewalk with no 'No Dumping' signs?  DANA will be helping the city coordinate hands-on volunteers to mark storm drains to remind us that rainfall runoff can wash debris, motor oil, and other pollutants into our waterways unfiltered.  Please contact Michael McGill for more details mpm167@gmail.com

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Mathew's Elementary Octoberama, October 16th, 11a-3p.  We'll have a lot of fun for the kids, and a silent auction for the adults.  Come on out and support our downtown neighborhood school.
 
Tim Tierney
Mathews PTA Co-President
 

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