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Fleet Feet’s Run/Walk Club
Monday, June 22,  6-7 p.m. @ Fleet Feet in Round Rock
The runs are a fun and free casual 3 to 5 mile distance. If you are looking for extra motivation, camaraderie with other runners, or just want to learn some new routes through scenic parts of our city, our social running groups are a great fit. Social group runs are free and all levels of running & fitness are encouraged to join. Refreshments are provided.

Camping Basics with REI
Tuesday, June 23, 6:30-8 p.m. @ REI in Round Rock
Have you wanted to try camping but don’t know how to get started? Join REI to learn what you need to take your first (or second or third) camping trip. They will cover the basics including: how to be warm, dry and comfortable camping, gear and equipment necessities, ideas for fun activities; and great local areas to give it a try.

Yoga in the Park
Wednesday, June 24, 12 -1 p.m. @ Republic Square Park
Yoga Yoga is proud to offer an all level Hatha Yoga class to participants at Yoga in the Park 2015! Yoga Yoga is Austin’s home for traditional and advanced yoga studies, offering over 300 weekly classes at 5 Austin locations in everything from classic Hatha and Kundalini to Yoga for Health and Wellness.

KIDGITS Lil Chef
Saturday, June 27, 12 – 2 p.m. @ Lakeline Mall
Leave your lunch at home and come mix it up with Simon Kidgits as kids learn how to stir, simmer, bake, and decorate their way to good nutrition (with a healthy helping of yummy treats, of course). Stop by registration for your free chef hat & apron and make your away around the common area to each of the sponsors. Sponsors will have everything from snacks to finger food to arts and crafts and much more. Adults accompanying children receive snacks/drinks free. Free for Simon Kidgits members, only $5 annual membership to become a member. (The $5 membership comes a T-shirt, tons of coupons and discounts, a birthday gift and more).

Bike Curious
Sundays from 7:30 – 10 p.m. at Social Cycling Austin
(in the Open Room at the intersection of Sandra Muraida and W. 2nd St., at the big white table)
Grab your bike and a friend, and ride bikes around Austin and briefly view art in public places. They typically ride about 10-15 miles and there are a few hills to challenge you.

Have fun!