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Big, Hot, Cheap, And Right: What America Can Learn From The Strange Genius Of Texas

Join LBJ Future Forum and Texas Monthly for a lively evening debating Erica Grieder’s new book "Big, Hot, Cheap and Right: What America Can Learn from the Strange Genius of Texas." A reception and book-signing will follow. 6:30-8pm. $10, free for Future Forum members.

LBJ Library, 512/721-0176

www.lbjlibrary.org/events/big-hot-cheap-and-right

Bikin' Betties Social Ride

Stop at a restaurant during the weekly ride that goes from short, no-hill rides to longer, challenging treks. Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Check out their Facebook page for meet-up locations and a route map. Mondays, 8pm.

www.facebook.com/groups/267536776621174

Dorkbot

The finest dorks in town gather every month. This installment features three presentation about games and play. 7-10pm. Free.

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

www.ndvenue.com

Innovation Week

As part of Small Business Week PeopleFund offers a week of workshops and sessions for entrepreneurs. Mon.-Fri., May 20-24.

PeopleFund, 207 Chalmers, 512/472-8087

www.peoplefund.org/innovationweek

Speak Up, Speak Out: Mueller Community At Mid-Course

Join Mueller area neighbors to discuss the development by sharing information, raising questions, and offering opinions on topics such as parks and pool, affordable housing, and public schools. 6-8pm. Free.

Our Lady's Maronite Catholic Church, 1320 E. 51st

mna@muellercommunity.com

Yoga Practice

Bring your mat and a desire to get your Vinyasa flowed right. Every weekday, 8am. Free.

Cherrywood Coffeehouse, 1400 E. 38 1/2, 538-1991

www.cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com

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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

Budget in a Box

How should Austin spend its money? Let city leaders know. Participants will be asked to decide to increase, decrease, or maintain current funding levels for common city services. Accumulated feedback will be taken into consideration as the city develops its proposed 2014 budget this summer.

512/974-2324

www.austintexas.gov/biab

Cap Metro's Adopt-a-Stop

allows you or your organization to adopt one of the stops along Cap Metro's bus lines. In exchange for helping keep your stop tidy, Cap Metro will let you spruce it up (Keep Austin Beautiful will even provide landscaping tools) to reflect the personality of your neighborhood.

369-7720

juan.wah@capmetro.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

Helping Hands Center

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

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

Parks & Rec Lifeguard Recruitment

The city is looking for a few good lifeguards, pool managers, and swim instructors. Call to find out more.

400 Deep Eddy Ave, 512/974-9332

www.austintexas.gov/parks

Small Employers: Reduce Health Insurance Costs

by forming a coalition with other small businesses and applying for group insurance. Visit the Texas Coalitions Web site for more details.

921-1972

www.texascoalitions.com/coalitions.htm