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🌱 April 12 Named 'John Dromgoole Day' + 'Spa For A Cause'

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Good day, people of Austin! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the Austin Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 85 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. Austin city officials named Tuesday, April 12, "John Dromgoole Day" after John Dromgoole, owner of The Natural Gardener organic nursery and host of "Gardening Naturally" radio show. Dromgoole, who "has helped gardeners all over Central Texas keep their yards and plants vibrant and flourishing," specializes in organic gardening "and his 8-acre nursery showcases how he composts and protects plants against pests and disease without pesticides, among other strategies to help gardens thrive." He said, "Many of these people had children at the time since when we started, and they don't know words like diazinon and malathion. They know the names of the organic products, and that's really something." He added, "From one generation to the next, a lot of that disappeared." Besides owning his nursery and hosting the radio show, "he founded Lady Bug Natural Brands" in 2000 and "also hosts a weekly county music radio show on SUN Radio 100.1 FM." For more information visit: (KXAN.com)
  2. This month Hiatus Spa + Retreat is celebrating Earth month, and as part of their "Spa for a Cause" campaign, they are raffling off nine "Change Your Life HydraFacials" from now until April 30. The "Change Your Life HydraFacials" are "valued at $265 each and according to the spa's representatives, they are "the ultimate treatment that includes all the luxurious essentials of the HydraFacial System while balancing performance and relaxation." Proceeds from the ticket sales will go directly to "water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to millions of people around the world." Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased at any Hiatus Spa location or online. For spa locations and campaign information, please click here and visit: (www.hiatusspa.com)

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Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Cardio and Strength Class by Stronger Austin. (6:30 a.m.)
  • Donate Blood or Platelets and Get a Free Whataburger at We Are Blood. (8 a.m.)
  • Austin High School Modernized Spaces Grand Opening at Austin ISD and Facebook Live. (9:30 a.m.)
  • Kickstart Your Digital Marketing Career Online Session. More information at https://ga.co/36UjBxK. (2 p.m.)
  • The Rocky Horror Show at ZACH Theater. More information at https://tickets.zachtheatre.org/overview/12950. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Moonchild - Starfruit Tour 2022 with Sofiya Ballin and Austin Antoine at Empire Control Room and Garage. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Congratulations to our amazing Austin ISD Proud educators for being named H-E-B 2022 Excellence in Education Finalists! The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards honors outstanding public-school professionals to thank them for their dedication and commitment." (Facebook)
  • "The Austin Police Department Communications Team is here to serve everyone regardless of the language they speak. The team proudly serves over 100 interpretation services. Thank you, communications team, for all that you do to serve our community!" (Facebook)
  • "According to KUT Austin and NPR, travelers will still need to mask up in airports, planes, buses, trains and at transit hubs until Tuesday, May 3." (Facebook)
  • "Happy National Poetry Month from the Austin Public Library! Looking for stories told in verse? We've got you covered! Check out this staff curated collection from our Twin Oaks Branch, featuring reads to add to your pile this month." (Facebook)

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— 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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