Upcoming AARC Events
- Community Health Fair • Saturday 7/20 • 10AM - 2PM
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Join Austin Public Health, the Asian American Community Health Initiative and the Asian American Resource Center for a community health fair on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 8401 Cameron Road.
We'll have free health services available, including immunizations, vaccinations, eye testing, and acupuncture. No appointments or registrations are necessary.
Please note:
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Vaccine services end at 1pm.
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Bring your shot records. Immunizations will be first come, first serve.
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For glucose and cholesterol testing, you must fast but you should take your medication and drink water (2 hours for glucose, 8 hours for cholesterol).
There will also be giveaways, raffle prizes, food distribution, school supplies, children's activities, snacks and more.
Interpretation and Translation services will be available for Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, and Pashto/Dari. Interpretation is also available for Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Parking will be available at the AARC parking lot and at the Austin Police Department Recruiting parking lot, which is next to the AARC and a 5 minute walk away. Entry/exit to both lots is on Cameron Road.
For more information, please contact Gunjen.Mittal@AustinTexas.gov or (512) 972-5560.
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- Hyphenated Book Club • Year Round • 6PM - 7:30PM
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The Hyphenated Book Club is back for a new year! Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. From new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between, explore the diversity of American literature from an Asian American lens. All meet ups are free and open to the public to attend. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. See below for Hyphenated's reading list and meet up dates. Learn more and RSVP at www.aarcatx.eventbrite.com.
- April 9 – 6PM-7:30PM - Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi
- June 4 – 6PM-7:30PM - They Called Us Exceptional and Other Lies that Raised Us by Prachi Gupta
- July 30 – 6PM-7:30PM - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
- September 24– 6PM-7:30PM – Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir by Lamya H.
- November 19 6PM-7:30PM – All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
- AARC Community & In House Exhibits • ONGOING • FREE
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The AARC’s Community Art Exhibit Program displays artworks year round that celebrate the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage, history, identity and creativity of Asian American Pacific Islanders. Exhibits are displayed on a quarterly schedule. Learn more by visiting: www.austintexas.gov/page/asian-american-resource-center-exhibits
- Ongoing Senior Programs
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AARC staff is excited to start offering limited wellness classes at the facility and continue virtual classes starting August 30th. To register, email us at AARC@austintexas.gov or contact us at 512-974-1700 for more information. Learn more about the current class schedule, how to register, and modified operational guidelines by visiting: www.austintexas.gov/page/aarc-senior-programming
Current programming includes:
- Tai Chi with Mr. Huang
- Gentle Chair Yoga with Patti
- Ping Pong
- Senior Garden Group
- Tai Chi with Vince Cobalis or Gongxian
- Movement and Meditation
- ACC - ESL Classes • Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6PM - 9PM
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ACC's free ESL courses help non-native speakers learn basic English for college or the workplace, or simply to become more comfortable with everyday communication. Check the ESL Class Schedule to view a variety of days and times.
Current Contract Instructor Programs
The AARC is a public facility with free community rooms available for non-commercial usage and also includes rental spaces including the AARC Ballroom, Classrooms, Conference Room and Foyer available for public and private functions. The AARC is not responsible for the community rental and reservation events listed here.
The Calendar of Events provides a listing of events scheduled at the AARC. Only AARC sponsored events, confirmed rental events and public reservations are listed on the event calendar. Every attempt is made to provide accurate listings, but we cannot guarantee accuracy, service or quality of the listings presented due to unforeseen changes. While we strive to be up to date, the information provided may not always be the most recent information. To confirm availability of space for a rental booking, please contact AARC Rentals at AARCrentals@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1698.