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🌱 Bike To Work On Friday + Sports Fun At The Pitch + Wine Day Events

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Rise and shine, Austin! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in Austin.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 99 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Austin:

  1. On Friday, May 20, the "Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and other partner organizations" invite the community "to hit the pavement on two wheels" during Bike to Work Day! To celebrate, an Austin City Hall event will be held at 9 a.m. with "Austin Mayor Steve Adler, City Manager Spencer Cronk and Transportation Director Rob Spillar." Participants will have a chance to access 2022 Austin Bike Maps online or on paper at local libraries and select community buildings. They will also be able to "access fueling stations that feature coffee, snacks, and more, and even join a group ride." For more details visit: (AustinTexas.gov)
  2. If you feel like it's time to get away from it all, one place where you can do that is at Spa Sway located at 11011 Domain Dr., Ste 124. The professional spa clinic voted as the best spa in Austinfeatures "a wide range of services," and offers affordable spa packages. "Their main goal is to revitalize their clients and bring new zen out of them each time they are there." To learn more read: Austin Spas Celebrate Top Reviews for Spa Services - Digital Journal and visit: (Digital Journal)
  3. The Pitch is "a new sports, hospitality, and entertainment complex in North Austin," located at 13000 Harris Ridge Boulevard. The complex features "watch parties, food, drink, music, and more." It includes 4 restaurants, two bars and a coffee spot, and also holds various weekly events. For a list of the restaurants, bars and coffee shop and upcoming events, visit: (FOX 7 Austin)
  4. Now that warmer weather is here and school breaks comes up, more travelers are likely to fly, which means there will probably be "longer wait times at the airport." Just recently, on May 17, "the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said its officers screened more than 2 million people" and the "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) expects to see a record-breaking 20 million passengers in 2022." For ftravel tips for Spring and Summer air travel, please visit: (KVUE.com)
  5. Wednesday, May 25 is National Wine Day and to celebrate, Hotel Granduca Austin "will be offering 20% off bottles of Trinitas Cellars all day!" The celebration will continue at the hotel on Thursday, May 26 with "A Taste of Napa Long Table Dinner" at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature "a multi-course meal of Italian-inspired dishes paired with tastes from Napa Valley's Trinitas Cellars" wines. The cost is $95 per person and table reservations can be made here. For the full menu click here and for more information visit: (granducaaustin.com)

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Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "'Every single person I've met is passionate and motivated to change the world and improve their surroundings.' Meet Brian Chavez, a 2022 UT graduate and Forty Acres Scholarship recipient: https://utex.as/3wmJAbw." (Facebook)
  • "Yappy Hour is back today, May 19 from 4-6 p.m. at Jo's Coffee Downtown! Grab your pup and head to The District for an afternoon filled with fun! All drinks will be half off for those who mention 2ND Street District - Austin, TX during Yappy Hour 2ND Street District - Austin, TX during Yappy Hour, while supplies last." (Facebook)
  • "A neighbor in Lost Creek needs recommendations for a fence company to replace/repair an existing privacy fence. Please contact the neighbor through the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "Preswyck Hills neighbors invites you to explore the Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt on Saturday, May 21, with a hike and bike trail tour! They will be meeting at 11 a.m. at the trailhead on Springdale at the intersection of Norwood Hill Rd. and hope to see you there!" (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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