HIPPO BITES
Little bits of big news
Library offers online career-building courses
Hutto Public Library now offers LinkedIn Learning at no cost to library card holders, 500 W. Live Oak St. The classes give library members free access to over 16,000 online courses in areas such as time management, data analysis, electrical engineering, personal branding and programming foundations.
LinkedIn Learning website states they offer over 21,000 expert-led courses taught by instructors with real-world experience. Some of the courses offer LinkedIn certificates of completion.
LinkedIn is an online professional network claiming more than 930 million members in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. It is owned by Microsoft.
For more, contact the library at 512759-4008.
Solar Eclipse During Olde Tyme Days Hutto officials are encouraging visitors to the Hutto Olde Tyme Days festival to be aware of the possibility of increased traffic.
“It is likely that the region will witness an increased number of visitors to view the eclipse. Hutto could possibly see larger crowds and heavier traffic volume from Friday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 15,” according to a city statement.
The partial solar eclipse will be visible from Hutto on Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 11:49 a.m. and lasting for about nine minutes. The event could potentially draw visitors from throughout the State, and coupled with the City’s Old Tyme Days festival, could mean higher traffic on Hutto streets and a larger crowd at the downtown event.
Olde Tyme Days is an annual music festival and vendor fair that takes place in historic downtown Hutto on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The free event is celebrating its 38th year and typically draws visitors from throughout the region.
Hang with the Hippos in October Hutto Independent School District offers monthly opportunities for the public to tour their local schools, learn about how the students spend their days, see how tax dollars are spent and meet with district and campus leaders.
The next “Hang with the Hippos” will be Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hutto Ninth Grade Center, 301 Destiny Lane.
“This is truly an event for everyone ... business owners, tax payers, parents whose children are younger or have aged out of the school system come experience how Hippo Nation is growing future leaders,” said Noelle Newton, executive director of communications.
The events are by reservation only and the number of attendees is limited. To register, visit https://forms.gle/eKHa-ZLkzczF7YYsx9.
Prepare for winter emergencies In the last couple of years, Central Texas has faced winter storms that left a large number of residents stranded without electricity for heating and cooking. Now is the time to prepare for potential emergencies, according to city officials.
“Hutto’s Department of Emergency Management has two main priorities for public outreach. First, get those most vulnerable during disasters like ice storms registered for local emergency assistance. Second, get everyone to build a household ‘go kit’,” according to a city statement.
Those requesting welfare checks or assistance during an emergency can register online on the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry at www. tdem.texas.gov/response/state-of-texasemergency- assistance-registry.
The STEAR program is free for Hutto residents. The program provides city emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs of the community.
Texas strongly recommends registration for people with disabilities, those who are medically fragile, those with limited mobility or anyone who may require additional medical, transportation or personal care assistance during an emergency event.
Hutto officials also recommend creating a household kit that contains all of the items a family will need to ride out a storm or power outage for at least three days. The kit should be contained in one or two easy-to-carry containers so that it can be easily accessed if a household needs to shelter in place or take in an evacuation.
