Northwest Austin Edition | June 2022

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The practice is led by Xande Ribeiro and Alexandre Kunzel, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation world champions.

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In addition to a building demonstrating virtues every martial artist should have, the 7,500-square-foot facility has a state-of-the-art spring oor to support training mats and provide a safe environment. The facility said it plans to hold a grand opening in the fall after an expansion is completed. www.sixbladesbjj.com

NOW OPEN Residents of Northwest Austin have a new jiujitsu training hub with the opening of Six Blades Jiu Jitsu in April, in the Anderson Mill area at 13642 US 183, Ste. 300, Austin. Instruction is led by sensei Xande Ribeiro and Alexandre Kunzel, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation world champions. Ribeiro is the rst IBJJ Hall of Famer to teach in Texas. The practice oers instruction to people of all ages and skill levels with the goal of building a community of strong kids and adults who feel condent, prepared and safe. plates. 512-854-9473. www.tax-oce.traviscountytx.gov ANNIVERSARIES 14 Wonders and Worries , a nonprot organization based in Austin that provides professional support for children through a parent’s illness, is celebrated its 20th anniversary in February. Some of the services Wonders and Worries oers is age-appropriate understanding of illness, treatments and side eects; strategies for expressing feelings related to changes in the family; skills for coping with stress, anger, sadness and fear; and connections to peers sharing similar

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company’s Kroger Delivery Network and will service the Austin area. 11 Semper Laser Clinic will open its rst Austin location at 9503 Research Blvd., Unit 530, Austin, on July 5. The laser hair- removal clinic has two Houston locations and will also be opening one in Dallas. www.semperlaser.com 12 Swiss watchmaker Hublot will open an Austin storefront in The Domain in July at 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 108, Austin. The luxury watch brand combines gold with natural rubber in its designs. www.hublot.com RELOCATIONS 13 The Travis County Tax oce moved to 2433 Ridgepoint Drive from Airport Boulevard in Austin in early June. The center, named the Nelda Wells Spears Building, is named after Texas’ rst black tax assessor-collector. The oce collects court costs, nes and fees; property taxes; administers beer, wine and liquor licenses; disabled parking placards; vehicle registrations; titles; and license

8 Cinnaholic , a plant-based bakery specializing in custom gourmet cinnamon rolls, brownies, edible cookie dough, cookies and more, will open this summer at 10000 Research Blvd., Ste. 136, Austin. Cinnamon rolls have endless avor combinations with more than 40 dierent frostings and toppings available. All products are made with high-quality ingredients and are 100% vegan, dairy- and lactose-free, egg-free and cholesterol-free. 833-246-3726. www.cinnaholic.com 9 The Dirdie Birdie , an indoor mini-golf course experience that describes itself as “a new school vibe on an old-school classic” will open in the fall to The Domain at 10910 Domain Drive, Ste. 120, Bldg. W., Austin. The immersive mini-golf experience is set to feature several Austin landmarks and original concepts as well as food and drink. www.dirdiebirdieatx.com 10 Kroger will open a 70,000-square- foot delivery warehouse at 2401 Ferguson Lane in Northeast Austin. The warehouse will be a “spoke” in part of the

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experiences. It is located at 9101 Burnet Road, Ste. 205, Austin. 512-329-5757. www.wondersandworries.org RENOVATIONS 15 Honest Mary’s Arboretum location reopened after it closed for a week in mid-May for renovations. The location, at 9828 Great Hills Trail, Ste. 300, Austin, is a fast-casual eatery that serves build- your-own grain bowls with responsibly sourced proteins, kombucha and wine. 737-300-9771. www.honestmarys.com

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