Guest chef John Bullington will prepare six-course farm fresh dinners on consecutive nights for Supper Friends. As always, check the menu online and bring your own beer, wine, or cocktails. Reserve online or by phone. Wed.-Thu., Jan. 16-17, 7pm. $65.
Swoop House at 2Dine4 Catering, 3012 Gonzales, 512/467-6600
Mulch from the trees collected during tree recycling this year will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Desert willow seedlings are also available.
Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-6700
Today's the deadline to submit your input on the 10-1 redistricting process: from the language in the City Charter amendment to the timeline for the redistricting commission. 5pm.
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
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.
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.
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, 512/472-4809
This continuing ed course from ACC seeks to reform political relationships by encouraging tolerance and proving why liberal/conservative labeling is irrelevant. Limited slots available; register now. $120.
Austin Community College Continuing Education, 223-7542
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.
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