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Austin Bag Business Training

Does your business provide bags to its customers? Are you prepared for the Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance to take effect on March 1? If not, you might want to learn about the rules and regulations for restaurants, convenience stores, and other retail spaces from city representatives. Thu., Feb. 7, 9:30-11:30am & 6-8pm. Free.

Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 512/974-2220

www.austinbagbusinesstrainingmorning.eventbrite.com

Austin Daily Press Grand Opening Party

To celebrate the opening of two new locations, a brick-and-mortar spot at 1900 E. MLK and a new trailer at 4803 Airport, the owners of Austin Daily Press invite you to party with them where it all began in the parking lot, at Club de Ville (900 Red River). Free munchies, free beer to get the party started, and a live DJ set by Mixer Rogers. 6pm.

Chinese New Year at Imperia

Ring in the new year with traditional lion dancers, an Asian drum performance, light appetizers, and DJ'd tunes. 5pm. Free.

Imperia, 310 Colorado, 472-6770

www.imperia-austin.com

Faith in Action Night

The Workers Defense Project and a seminary student group discuss how the faith community can be more involved in supporting workers and immigrants. 7-9pm.

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 100 E. 27th, 512/472-6736

www.thirdcoastactivist.org

Fine Arts Facility Meeting

Austin ISD wants the community to learn about proposed fine arts facility improvements under consideration for a potential 2013 bond package. 6:30pm.

Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman, 512/414-2523

www.austinisd.org

First Thursday

Music, food, and shopping. Free.

South Congress

Free Yoga

Geared to women over the age of 40, but everyone is invited. First Thursdays, 11am. Free.

Laura's Library, 9411 Bee Caves Rd.

www.westbanklibrary.com

Griffin School Open House

This college prep school opens its doors to prospective students and other interested folks. 5:30-7pm. Free.

Griffin School, 5001 Evans, 454-5797

www.griffinschool.org

Inequality and Instability: What's Ahead for the World Economy?

Economist James K. Galbraith talks about his forthcoming book, in which he argues increased inequality is a product of market deregulation and windfall profits in finance. 7pm. $10 suggested donation.

5604 Manor Rd

www.5604manor.org, rjensen@austin.utexas.edu

Juegos Rancheros

Get a preview of some of the cutting edge interactive art to be presented at this year's Independent Games Festival in San Francisco courtesy of your local indie game collective. No quarters needed. 7pm. Free.

The North Door, 502 Brushy, 512/485-3001

www.juegosrancheros.com

Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Conference

TOFGA celebrates the organization's 20th anniversary at this conference with seminars, workshops, organic banquets, vendors, and networking opportunities. For complete details and registration, go online.

Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Dr., 512/385-6767

www.tofga.org

Texas Sustainable Farming Conference

The Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association hosts this conference to bring practical information to consumers and producers alike, on everything from product labeling to urban homesteading. Keynote speaker is Jim Hightower. $90-$165.

Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Dr., 512/385-6767

www.tofga.org

Thursday Night Social Ride

Kinda like Critical Mass without all the pretension. Relax, ride around town, chat it up with cycle-lovers like yourself, and overrun a park or a local hangout or two or three. Thursdays, 7:30pm.

Festival Beach, 2101 Bergman

www.facebook.com/socialcyclingaustin

ONGOING

Adult Open Computer Clinic

features one-on-one help with everything from typing and mousing to using Microsoft Word, e-mail, and the Internet. Work on your resume or just print up that document you need. No registration required. Mon.-Thu., 9am-5pm; Fri., 9am-noon. Free.

Austin Free-Net, 2208 Webberville

www.austinfree.net

Barton Springs Audio Tour

Take a self-guided tour of Austin's favorite swimming hole. All you have to do is download the audio files and map from the Save Our Springs Alliance website, and off you go.

Barton Springs Pool, 2101 Barton Springs Rd., 512/867-3080

www.sosalliance.org

Central Market Cooking School

Whether you need to brush up your knife skills or throw together a romantic Thai dinner for two, these guys have you covered year round with an eclectic array of classes spanning all skill levels.

Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1000

www.centralmarket.com/Cooking-School.aspx

Community Tax Services

Foundation Communities is providing free tax-preparation services to income-qualifying individuals and households this spring, and it's also offering low-fee refund-anticipation loans. See www.communitytaxcenters.org for hours and details on income qualifications. Free.

2600 W. Stassney

Helping Hands Center

needs strong, dependable males to help load/unload groceries twice monthly.

Helping Hands Center, 1151 San Bernard St., 472-2298

Human Potential Center

Join the various gatherings throughout the month. Events range from explorations of meditation practices to discussions of film to dream interpretation. Go online for a complete schedule of meetings.

Human Potential Center, 2007 Bert, 441-8988

www.humanpotentialcenter.org

Save the Date to Save Texas Schools

Join Diane Ravitch, former TEA Commissioner Robert Scott, and Houston's Kashmere High marching band to stand up for kids and schools on Feb. 23. Say no to brutal budget cuts, a broken testing system, and looming school vouchers. Say yes to a quality education for all kids!

www.savetxschools.org

Travis County Sheriff Volunteers

Victim Services Unit is seeking volunteers who are over 21 and have a reliable car and cell phone to work four four-hour shifts per month for a year. The next training session begins March 18. See website for complete details.

www.tcsheriff.org