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Events

WEDNESDAY FEB. 22

Islam 101

New to the basic tenets of Islam? Every week learn something new about this religion and perhaps gain some insight into the international political landscape while you're there. Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.

North Austin Muslim Community Center, 11900 N. Lamar, 491-7148

www.namcc.org/islam101

Travel Tales: Ireland

Hostelling International gives you the skinny on visiting the birthplace of Guinness. 5:30pm. Free.

Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant, 214 W. Fourth, 444-2294

www.hiaustin.org

Water Conservation Workshop

Come talk about watering restrictions and drought response in this workshop about water conservation code revision. 6:30-9pm.

Austin Water, 625 E.10th, Rm. 104

www.cityofaustin.org/water

Wellspring Network Meeting

Members of the wellness community share ideas and listen to speakers on various health-related topics. $5.

Beets Living Foods Cafe, 1611 W. Fifth #165, 512/477-2338

www.clearpointwellness.com, gibsonadc@gmail.com

ONGOING

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

Deep Eddy Construction

The portion of the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail between the MoPac pedestrian bridge and Eilers Park will be closed for construction at Deep Eddy Pool. Through March 15.

Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail

www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/trails.htm

Foundation Communities

is recruiting volunteers to help low-income residents with income tax preparation. Apply online.

www.foundcom.org

Free 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, or just call 211.

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

Host a Foreign Exchange Student

The World Heritage Student Exchange Program is seeking families, couples, and individuals to apply to host students from throughout Asia and Europe for the 2012-13 school year.

947-1417, 773-5953

www.whhosts.com

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom

The Carver is the first museum in the nation to feature a permanent exhibit honoring Juneteenth. Up all year round, the museum's core exhibit is dedicated to the history and evolution of Juneteenth, told through a combination of visual and interactive activities. Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Free.

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina, 472-4809

www.cityofaustin.org/carver

Photos of Texas Vietnam War Heroes

Texas saw one of the greatest number of losses in the Vietnam War – 3,417 Texans were lost in combat. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund seeks photos of those men and women for display on the National Mall.

www.buildthecenter.org

Volunteer: It's My Park Day

Registration is now open for volunteers seeking to reserve a spot at their favorite park or sign up to host an event for It's My Park Day, March 3.

Citywide

www.austinparks.org/itsmypark.html

WDP Seeks Interns

Apply now for a summer internship with the Workers Defense Project. There's a wide range of openings for enterprising youths; learn about all the opportunities online.

Workers Defense Project, 5604 Manor Rd., 391-2305

www.workersdefense.org

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