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Capital City Rockers Vs Mods

Whether you ride a scooter or a motorcycle, this three-day event has rides, parties, and more that will hopefully end this hipster war that has been raging since the Seventies. The money goes to Austin Pets Alive!. Fri.-Sun., March 1-3. $35.

www.rockersvsmods.com/austin-rvm

Free Tax Preparation

Go online for a list of locations, hours of operation, a list of forms to bring, and other helpful tips to prepare your tax returns with the help of a professional. Participants must make less than $50,000 a year. Through Mon., April 15. Free.

610-7374

www.foundcom.org/get-financially-stable/get-your-taxes-done/

Inside Books Project Work Party

Help supply books to inmates all this weekend, which also happens to be the anniversary of the Inside Books Project. Fri.-Sat., April 12-13.

Space12, 3121 E. 12th, 512/524-7128

www.insidebooksproject.org

Kirtan

Get your heart and mind on the same page with call & response chanting, music, and more. 6:30-8pm. Free.

Soco Yoga, 1109-C S. Congress

www.socoyoga.com

New Wave Ball

Bring that Flock of Seagulls haircut back and help raise money for the Austin Children's Shelter. Preen to perfection and vie for one of the costume awards. Otherwise, just enjoy this trip in the DeLorean. 8pm-2am. $25.

Brazos Hall, 204 E. Fourth

www.newwaveball.org

Rodeo Austin Cowboy Breakfast

Every year, Austin gets the rodeo spirit by kicking things off with a big campfire breakfast on the shores of Lady Bird Lake. Begin the day with hearty victuals like biscuits and gravy, pancakes and sausages, fried catfish and hush puppies, breakfast tacos and doughnuts; then wet your whistle with milk, juice, and coffee. This free and family-friendly event always includes live music and Western-style entertainment. Wagons, whoa! 6-9am.

Auditorium Shores, 920 W. Riverside

Spiritual Discussion

Discuss spirituality, religion, or the lack thereof at these casual, weekly meet-ups. Fridays, 6:30pm. Free.

Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 453-0331

www.eckankar-texas.org/site/centers/austin

Spring Home & Garden Show

Whether you're looking to remodel your house or merely gape at the work of professionals, this gathering of experts and vendors has the goods. Apart from the usual products and giveaways, there will be a kids area and even a few dog classes to keep the pets in line. Jeff Davis of Bravo's Flipping Out supplies the star power. $8.50.

Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, 404-4000

www.austinhomeandgardenshow.com

Texas Land Conservation Conference

Do things like the state water plan, conservation & mitigation banking, farm bill issues, and the challenges of conservation easements interest you? This conference is tailor made for you. Feb. 27-March 1. $350.

Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Dr., 638-0937

www.texaslandconservationconference.org

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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

Downtown Ghost Tours

offer nooks-and-crannies walking tours that spotlight the dead to bring Austin's history and geography to life. Fri.-Sat., 8pm.

853-9826

www.austinghosttours.com

Emancipet Free Days

This mobile spay/neuter clinic might be in your neighborhood today. Check www.emancipet.org to find out. Fri.-Sat., check-in begins 8am (first come, first served). Free.

587-SPAY

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

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