Keep Austin Weird
Every spring and summer evening, thousands of these flying mammals emerge from beneath a famous downtown Austin bridge.
Mexican free-tailed bats
In 1993, United Way mobilized 560 volunteers across the region for its first event of this name.
Day of Caring
Who lived in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Square Pants
What does a driver typically call the area where teams change tires?
Pit Lane
This Queen anthem begins with a famous stomp-stomp-clap rhythm.
We Will Rock You
This annual Austin celebration honors a fictional Winnie-the-Pooh character with costumes, live music, and giant drum circles.
Eeyore’s Birthday Party.
This three-digit phone number connects Central Texans to free, confidential help
2-1-1
This James Bond actor has also played in the 2011 western SciFi, Cowboys and Aliens
Daniel Craig
What does the “F” and “1” in Formula 1 stand for?
Formula One
This Taylor Swift hit is about shaking off negativity and dancing through criticism.
Shake it Off
This South Austin attraction is a multilevel sculpture built from discarded objects, including old toys, car parts, and household items.
The Cathedral of Junk
United Way is reimagining this former Austin elementary school campus as a hub for early learning and access to essential resources.
Pease Elementary
What current television show uses words like "Banished", "Turret", and "Recruitment"?
The Traitors
What does the term “DRS” stand for, a system historically used to help drivers overtake by reducing aerodynamic drag?
Drag Reduction System.
This 2000s hit by Beyoncé celebrates a woman who knows her worth and has her own money.
Independent Woman
At this Austin bar, Sunday bingo gets a bizarre twist: a chicken decides which numbered square wins.
Chicken Sh*t Bingo at the Little Longhorn Saloon
In 2022, United Way for Greater Austin joined forces with this neighboring county's United Way, expanding its regional reach.
Williamson County
This 1997 blockbuster became the first film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
The Titanic
Which F1 driver is nicknamed “The Iceman”?
Kimi Räikkönen
This song, originally written & performed by Dolly Parton, was a powerhouse for Whitney Houston in, The Bodyguard
I Will Always Love You
What year did a local librarian helped popularize Austin’s famous slogan after explaining that a radio donation supported this idea
2000
United Way's original help line opened in this year, before eventually becoming the 2-1-1 service.
1996
This 1972 film features the Corleone family and won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
The Godfather
What is the name of the famous street circuit in Monaco, known for its tight corners, glamorous surroundings, and prestigious Grand Prix?
Circuit de Monaco
This 1977 Fleetwood Mac song features a distinctive electric guitar riff and a title about a nighttime journey.
Go Your Own Way