Aug
15
2nd Annual Jayne Hat Knit-a-Thon at Dragon*Con
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The Austin Browncoat’s 2nd Annual Jayne Hat Knit-a-Thon will be held during Dragon*Con this year from September 4th-7th. Our own Ma Cobb, Claudia, knit an impressive 12 Jayne hats during last year’s Knit-a-Thon, raising $1000 in pledges benefiting The Kids Need to Read Foundation (KNTR). She’s at it again at Dragon*Con 2009! Claudia will be [...]
Aug
15
Iran: Equality Now welcomes the news of Shadi Sadr’s release from prison on 28 July 2009 following her illegal arrest. Shadi Sadr, an Iranian human rights activist and lawyer, was violently beaten and abducted by plain-clothes officials while on her way to Friday prayers in Tehran on 17 July 2009. Shadi’s friends and family were [...]
Aug
15
Wanted: Crafty Volunteers
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Want to use that innate artistic ability you know you possess to do charity work? We know you do! Austin Browncoats are in need of knitters and individuals to paint Kaylee parasols. This just might be the creative, charity outlet you’re seeking. Knitters Many of you heard about our knit-a-thon at Dragon*Con 2008. Claudia knit [...]
Aug
15
Hi Browncoats! Today marks the Second Anniversary of our Incorporation as a Non-Profit Corporation in the State of Texas. On July 17th, 2007, we started down the path to try to save the world, one shindig at a time. I’m not sure any of us knew where we were headed, but I am certain that [...]