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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we will be talking with Jade Burnham from Hot Off the Press Comics and Coffee. From Superman Day to Free Comics Day to Global Book Crawl week, there is a lot going on at Hot Off the Press.

I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. Due to some staffing issues, the Austin Public Library is going to be adjusting their hours temporarily. We’ll talk about the changes and some upcoming events.

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Coming up in this episode I'll share with you some of the life events that have been taking place over the last few months.

Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Building Official Fred Husemoller. As a new construction season gets underway, we’ll talk about things you should know when starting a project around your house and hiring a contractor.

And then a couple of community calendar events to wrap things up.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. We’ll be talking with the operators of Floatin’ Goat Outfitters. We’ll learn about how kayak rentals work and some of the different places that you can use their services.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Emma Kelsey, Naturalist Intern. For many years it was believed that only male birds would sing. However new research has shown that not to be true. Find out more a bit later 

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we will be talking about some wonderful opportunities for you to participate in a couple of local book reads, a book crawl, and visit with some authors.

I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll recap the library conference that the library staff had the opportunity to attend last week. We’ll also talk about major events coming up at the library.

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In this episode I shall a couple of news items with you.

Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Jason Sehon, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry. We’ll talk about some wonderful employment opportunities for youth and adults. Plus some information about the Adopt-A-Boulevard program, where you can help give newly planted trees a good chance of surviving to maturity.

And also some events on the Community Calendar.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. We’ll be talking about some events coming up in the next few weeks and also take a look at some things that will be coming to Austin through the summer months.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll recap last week’s kick-off event for the Nature Playscape and also explain why you might be seeing some intoxicated birds over the next few weeks.

And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we will be talking about some wonderful opportunities for you to participate in a couple of local book reads.

I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll talk about how the library is going to be closed for a few days for the staff to attend a conference. We’ll also look ahead to the month of April as the staff gets ready for summer.

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In this episode i share some news from the past week with you,

Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Glen Morris, water quality and GIS specialist. We’ll be talking about storm water and some events coming up where you can help clean up the community.

And then I'll take a look at some events on the Community Calendar.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. This week we’ll be joined by Nate Smit, one of the people working to bring a White Water Park to downtown Austin. We'll talk about the project, how it could benefit Austin, and where the project stands now.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist and Office Manager Meredith Meloney. We’ll be talking about the summer class schedule and how you can register your family for some fun outdoor education. We’ll share more details on the kick-o...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we will be joined by Carmen Tribbett, creator of the Monster Dog series of books.

I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll talk about the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, and also some changes to the library schedule for next week as the staff attends a library conference.

And I’ll also visit with Austin Utilities about a way that you can proactively save money on your electric bill.

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In this Season 2 Episode 112 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I'll share some news items with you.

Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Ian Caruso from the Austin Fire Department. He’ll talk about his journey from part-time to full time firefighter.

And with this year’s Paint The Town Pink events wrapping up I’ll stop in at the Hormel Institute to talk with Brenna Gerhart about this year’s fundraising efforts by the community for the Hormel Institute.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. This week we’ll be talking about an opportunity for you and your pup to get ready for the holiday with an Easter themed photo shoot.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll share more details on the kick-off event for the Nature Playscape at the Nature Center.

And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation about the upcoming transition to new leadership at the Foundation.

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we will be joined by Theresa Wilhelm Waldof about her book Wilhelm's Way: The Inspiring Story of the Iowa Chemist Who Saved the Manhattan Project.

I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with the Julie Clinefelter. We’ll recap the Comic Con from this past weekend, visit about a class to avoid getting scammed and also look forward to the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale.

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In this episode I start of with some news items for you.

Then  in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Housing Resource Specialist Joel Rachwitz. There are a number of resources available to help you fix up your house. We’ll discuss some of them and explain who might be eligible for these funds.

And I'll wrap things up with some community Calendar items.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. This week we’ll be joined by Screen Writer Roger Stigliono and Producer Ray Chang. They are working on bringing the production of a feature film to Austin. This past week they have been in town scouting locations for their film. We had the opportunity to sit down with them and learn more about the film and when filming might begin.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Maloney, office manager and naturalist. With the spring migration underway, we tal...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. 

I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with the Co-chair of the Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale, Rose McCarthy.

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In this episode I share a couple of news items from the past week.

Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Director of Parks Recreation and Forestry, Jason Sehon. Joining in on our conversation will be the Market Manager of the Cedar River Farmer’s Market Naomi Thompson. With warmer temperatures starting to arrive, it won’t be long before the Farmer’s Market opens for a  new season. We’ll talk about what to expect at this year’s market.

And I’ll also be talking with Kelly...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Joshua Whalen, the new Executive Director for Matchbox Children’s Theatre. We’ll talk about the future of Matchbox and how he hopes to make that happen.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Luke Reese. This week we’ll get to meet the new Conservation Corps person who will be on site at the nature center for most of this year. We’ll learn what her role will be and how it will impact the nature center.

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking with Julie Rutter about her career as a school librarian and how that led to her felt board and puppet creations.

I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Youth Services Librarian Salie Olsen about Comic Com which is coming to the library on Saturday March 14th.

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In this episode I'll share some news items from the last few days.

Then, in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s City Engineer Steven Lang to talk about the many areas that the city public works department covers.

And I'll wrap up with some events on the Community Calendar.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Today we will be Visiting with Chris Trayler, owner of BBQ Bomb LLC. We’ll learn about the different products they offer and plans for a food truck to launch later this spring.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney, Office Manager and Naturalist. Maple Syrup Season is about to get underway and we’’ll talk about the process to get from sap to syrup.

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking with author Chet Rao. He’ll be talking about his books and also a special meet and greet coming up this weekend.

And I’ll also check in with the Austin Rotary Club and learn more about their upcoming trivia fundraising night that will benefit the Read Seed of Mower County.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you fo...

In this episode I take a look at a couple of news items for the week.

Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Housing Resource Specialist Joel Rackwitz. We’ll be talking about the Point of Sale Ordinance that will go into effect on March 1st.

And I also sit down with Phil Burkart from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. We’ll tell you all about their next concert, American Voices, which will be performed in Knowlton Auditorium on Sunday March 8th.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Today we will be two members of the Mower County CEO program to talk about a very exciting new game show fundraising experience coming up at the end of February

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll be talking about the spongy moth and the plan that is being developed to slow their spread.

And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation about the For The Love of Aus...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We will be talking with author Angella Nicholson. She’ll be at Sweet Reads this Saturday, She will be talking about her journey from abuse survivor to author.

I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. Now that we have passed the midpoint in February, things are really beginning to ramp up at the library. 

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wrigh...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Today we will be talking about one of the real signs of spring, the reopening of the Dairy Queen.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney. Since it is Valentine’s Day weekend, we'll talk about how birds, animals, and fish find love.

As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have b...