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African-American Cooperative Thought and Practice

Scholar/activist Jessica Gordon Nembhard speaks on the "long, strong, but hidden history" of African-Americans in the cooperative movement. 6pm.

5604 Manor Rd

www.cooperationtexas.coop, nicole@cooperationtexas.coop

Antonelli's Cheese Shop Third Anniversary

The Antonellis celebrate by giving away free cheese plates at two different restaurants that feature their cheeses, every day during the week of Feb. 11-15, on a first-come, first-serve basis until the cheeses run out. Also during that same week, purchase cheese from any business selling Antonelli's cheeses and take your receipt into the cheese shop for a 5% discount off a purchase. Check out their website for a daily list of participating restaurants and stores.

Antonelli's Cheese Shop, 4220 Duval St., 512/531-9610

www.antonellischeese.com

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

Brew Great Coffee at Home

Award-winning barista Jon Aldrich presents a class designed to teach you how to brew a professional barista-quality cup of coffee at home. Register by phone. Mon. Feb. 11, 7:30 & 9pm. $30.

Houndstooth Coffee, 4200 North Lamar Boulevard #120

Organic Gardeners Meeting

Learn to propagate plants like the pros. Because pros are teaching the class. 6:30pm. Free.

Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., 512/477-8672

www.austinorganicgardeners.org

Winter Cooking Class Series

Chef Bess Giannakakis' winter cooking series is ongoing with small weekly classes scheduled in January and February at her lovely bed and breakfast overlooking Lady Bird Lake. Class schedule, prices, and registration info are online.

Gateway Guesthouse, 1001 E Riverside, 512/326-2646

www.gatewayguest.com/food-and-wine/cooking-classes/

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

ONGOING

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

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

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

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

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

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