Come help celebrate Austin kids finding their forever families by helping transform the Gardner-Betts Juvenile Center into the Land of Oz!  This award-winning project will definitely put a smile on your face when you see the kids realize, "There's No Place Like Home"!

If you are available to help decorate, please let Anne know no later than October 29 by  clicking below.

Where:   Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center, 2515 S. Congress

When: 2:30-6 pm Thursday, November 6th

Come learn about new git ideas for this holiday season, including the new Kendra Scott, along with fashion and cosmetic tips.  Complimentary coffee, tea and mimosas  along with party favors for all that attend, provided by Nordstrom, followed by lunch at Cafe Bistro in the store.  Then shop til you drop afterwards!  Besure to sign up for a makeover after lunch!

Details:

10:00 Meet at Nordstrom in the First Level Shoe Department

11:00 Dutch treat lunch at Cafe Bistro in Nordstrom

This year, AYLA will partner with the YMCA to provide toys for approximately 300 children. Their goal is to provide holiday cheer to families who might otherwise not have that opportunity. AYLA contructs a store at the YMCA.  The parents select the gift for their child and our members will assist with gift wrapping those items.

Time: Shift 1 - 12:00 - 2:00

             Shift 2 - 2:00 - 4:00   

Location: YMCA East Communities

5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd.

Austin, TX 78723

Dig out your tackiest Christmas Sweater and bring your cheesiest White Elephant gift to kick off the holidays at the iconic Donn's Depot .

Time and Location : 4:30 at Donn's Depot 1600 W. 5th St. at West Lynn

Put on your boots and choose your poison at the Austin Bar Foundation "Boots and Bourbon" Gala!  

Location: Omni Resort at Barton Creek, 8212 Barton Club Dr.

Time:  6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 dinner

Cost: TBD

ALA Tickets are sold out!  However you can still purchase tickets through Zach Theatre - click on the button below for more info.

Come experience the legendary queen of rock-n-roll, Janis Joplin, as she explodes onto the stage in a concert experience that celebrates the Texas musical marvel.  Reserve your spot now before the tickets are gone!

Time and Location:

The  Topfer at Zach Theatre , 202 South Lamar

6:30 - Cocktails and hors d'oevres at the Serra Lounge

7:30 Curtain  Call

Ticket Price: $58 each in advance (there is a small processing fee if purchased on line, or you may send your check to:

Noel Roberts, ALA Treasurer

5201 Fossil Rim Road

Austin, TX 78746

Join the ladies of the American Lawyers Alliance who will be in town for the ABA Midyear Meeting on a fabulous dinner cruise on Lady Bird Lake.  Depart from the Hyatt Regency hotel for a two-hour excursion on a captained boat and enjoy a wonderful catered meal and wine.

Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road

Time: 5:30 - 8:00

Price: $55 per person

Bon Jour!

Come venture with us across the Atlantic to the City of Lights - Paris, where we will experience the French Le Goûter by sampling some delicious macarons, beautiful cheeses, and French baguette petite sandwiches while enjoying a pot of afternoon tea! 

Bring your friends, kids and grandkids to celebrate this lovely French epicurean tradition.

Wine is available for purchase.

Location: Paris In A Bite, 3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite D-180, at the corner of Westlake Drive and Loop 360. Ample free parking.

Cost: ALA Members - No Charge, Adult Guests - $20, Children - $8.50 each 

Questions: Please call Joette - 409-200-1160 or Noel - 713-562-3603 

For the sixth year in a row, the Austin Young Lawyers Association fashion show will showcase both male and female lawyers modeling casual, business and evening looks.  They will serve champagne, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres!  Prior to the event, the ALA will assist in decorating the beautiful Chateau Bellevue as well as donating items for auction.  If you would like to attend the event, tickets will be available through AYLA.

Time: 6:00 p.m. (subject to change)

Location: Chateau Bellevue

708 Nueces

Austin, Texas 78701

Come shop til you drop in the  darling  tiny town of Round Top during its bi-annual Antique Festival!  

10:30  - We will meet at Longhorn Lakes located at 6440 Florida Chapel Road, then caravan to town to buy VERY USEFUL things our husbands will truly appreciate.

12:30 - Dutch treat lunch at Teague's Tavern on the square.

Round Top is located about 90 southeast of Austin between La Grange and Brenham of Highway 237.

Gather and mingle at the fabulous waterfront home of Stephanie and Bill Whiitehurst at our annual couples party!

Time: 6:00 Cocktails, 7:00 Dinner

Location:  2703 Westlake Drive

Cost:  TBD

Come tour the Texas Hill Country Olive Company olive orchard and facility in Dripping Springs where they produce their award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil and balsamic vinegar.

Time: 

10:30 Tour  -

12:00 - Lunch at the Orchard Bistro

Place:

Texas Hill Country Olive Company,  2530 W. Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs

Cost:

Tour: Free to ALA Members, Guests $6

Lunch - Dutch Treat