🌱 Six Candidates Running For School Board Seats + 'Whole Life' Moves

Happy Thursday, people of North Austin-Pflugerville! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 85 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

1. "Six candidates, including three incumbents," will be "running for seats for the Pflugerville school board in the May 7 election." Duties for school board members, "who serve three-year terms for no pay... include adopting the budget and setting the tax rate, hiring and overseeing the superintendent and setting district policies." The candidates are as follows: "Renae Mitchell, a human resources director is running for her third term in Place 3 against Pat McCord, a 62-year-old photographer and tech consultant. Vernagene Mott, a retired teacher, is running for her seventh term in Place 4 against Corbin Black, a 32-year-old software engineer. Brian Allen, 51, a human resources director, is running for his second term in Place 5 against Alissa Molina, a 44-year-old founder of a nonprofit media organization." For more details on each of the candidates, please visit: (Subscription: Austin American-Statesman)
2. Whole Life Priorities, previously located at 821 Grand Avenue Parkway Bldg. 1, Ste 102, moved to a new location at 203 W. Main St., Ste. D as of Wednesday, March 23. The business "offers mental health first aid, marriage seminars and retreats, counseling, health coaching and consulting." For questions and more information on their services, please call them at 512-831-7676 or visit www.wholelifepriorities.com and go to: (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

• Pflugerville Seniors Explore Downtown Taylor Event by Pflugerville Recreation Center. (10:15 a.m.)
• Kids 5-8 Club: DIY Palm Mask In-Person Event at Pflugerville Public Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Girls Gymnastics Basics 2 (ages 8-12) at Pflugerville Recreation Center. (6 p.m.)
• Open Mic Night Live Music on the Patio at Three-Legged Goat. (6:30 p.m.)
• Adult Craft Night: Faux Quartz Clay Jewelry In-Person event at Pflugerville Public Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Announcing this year's Music in the Park lineup at Pflugerville Parks and Recreation! All concerts are from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Pfluger Park. Learn more at pflugervilletx.gov/musicinthepark." (Facebook)
• "The Pflugerville Fire Department is very proud of Firefighter Jeremy Ayers for being selected for The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Everyone Goes Home Future Leaders Fellowship Program! The program is a structured multi-year mentorship experience with one objective of the fellowship is to produce a mutually beneficial experience for individuals and organizations." (Facebook)
• "Pflugerville ISD on Monday celebrated its students continuing their education in fine arts programs in college! The first-ever PfISD Fine Arts Signing Day took place at the district’s Rock Gym. Congratulation to Pflugerville ISD fine arts students as they move onto the next stage in their education." (Facebook)
• "Looking for a way to give back this Earth Day? Pflugerville Parks and Recreation is holding a trail cleanup the Saturday after Earth Day in Pfluger Park. Who? All ages! When? April 23, 9 a.m.-noon. Where? Pfluger Park (515 City Park Road) How? Pre-registration is not required but recommended so we can plan ahead for equipment and snacks. For more information (and to register) visit bit.ly/3K8XDWa." (Facebook)

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