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A Streetcar Named Déjà Vu

A professor from UT's history department discusses the importance of streetcars in 20th century development. 2pm. $10.

Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel, 478-2335

www.nchmuseum.org

East End Community Yard Sale & Swap Meet

It's a yard sale on steroids and for a good cause. All of the cool stuff without the rage. Sat.-Sun., Feb. 9-10, 10am-5pm.

Kenny Dorham's Backyard, 1106 E. 11th, 512/477-9438

www.diversearts.org/content/east-end-community-yard-sale-swap-meet

GriefShare

invites anyone grieving from the loss of a loved one to join. A new grief-related topic is discussed for each of the 13 weeks. Come to any or all of the meetings. Sundays through April 14. 3-5pm. $15 for the workbook.

Manchaca United Methodist Church, Manchaca Road & FM 1626, 280-3469

www.griefshare.org

Hope Food Pantry Fundraiser

Bust out your beads for Mardi Gras and raise funds for a good cause. Jazz and Cajun food get you in a purple mood while your social conscience helps out this local food bank. 5:30-8pm. $30 ($25, advance).

Tarrytown United Methodist Church, 2601 Exposition, 744-5136

King Arthur Flour Baking Classes

Traveling instructors from King Arthur's baking program will present free baking demonstrations on Perfect Pies & Savory Scones at 11am and Baking with Yeast & Whole Grains at 3pm. Classes include free recipes, coupons, and the opportunity to ask questions of the experts. 11am-5pm.

Embassy Suites Hotel Austin Central, 5901 N. I-35, 512/454-8004

Merlot & Chocolate Tasting

During the weekends of Feb. 9-10 and 16-17, Delysia Chocolatier of Austin will be on hand with chocolate truffles to taste, with Becker Merlot and boxes of truffles to purchase. During the weekend of Feb. 9-10, Al's Gourmet Nuts will also have samples and products for sale.

Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Rd., 800/946-9463

www.beckervineyards.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

Trapped in the System

Hear a panel discuss mass incarceration and the criminalization of communities in Texas. 2-5pm.

Radisson, 111 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/478-9611

www.aclutx.org/event/aclu-of-texas-2013-symposium-lobby-day/

Ushicon

This anime and Japanese pop culture convention is for folks 18 and over, so we can only assume there's going to be some of that naughty anime going on. Fri.-Sun., Feb. 8-10. $35.

Wingate Inn, 1209 N. I-35, 512/341-7000

www.ushicon.com

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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

HOPE Farmers Market

This weekly gathering is part farmers' market, part community meeting, and part arts exchange. Browse the local produce options while learning about local organizations, signing up for wellness opportunities, or participating in a free yoga class. Sundays, 11am-3pm.

Plaza Saltillo, 401 Comal, 512/727-8363

www.hopefarmersmarket.org

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

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