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10-1 Commission

The League of Women Voters of Austin invites you to learn how to apply to serve on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission that will divide the city into its 10 single-member districts. 1:30-3pm.

South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland, 512/444-6601

www.lwvaustin.org

Austin Sustainable Swap

Bring the bounty from your garden or a craft you made, or just offer your services to folks in exchange for something you want or need. It's bartering at its best to keep waste at a minimum. Untraded items can be donated to local nonprofits. Third Saturdays of the month, noon-4pm. Free.

Hot Mama's Espresso Bar, 2401 E. Sixth, 512/476-6262

hotmamasaustin.blogspot.com

Bamboo Grove Grooming

It's all pretty bamboo until it starts taking over your yard. Learn to keep it at bay and looking good. Bring hand clippers, loppers, saws, gloves, and a beverage. Sat., June 15, 10am-1pm. Free.

Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., 906-8250

www.bamboocentral.net

Capital Area Dental Foundation Casino Night

Get dressed for an evening of vintage Hollywood glamour and gambling to help local volunteer dentists provide care to those in need. 6-11pm. individual tickets-$175 (includes dinner and 2 drink tickets).

Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto, 551-3723

www.capitalareadentalfoundation.org

Catholics for Justice in the Church

An independent affiliate of Call To Action, the national Catholic reform movement, meets the third Saturday of each month. 10am-noon.

Little Walnut Creek Library, 835 W. Rundberg, 512/906-1268

tom4peace@austin.rr.com

Celebrate Urban Birds

Austin Parks and Recreation and the Travis Audubon Society educate Austin about its local birds with activities, nature walks, a birds of prey demonstration, kids' activities, and more. 10am-2pm. Free.

Austin Nature & Science Center, 301 Nature Center Dr., 974-3888

www.austintexas.gov/ansc

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/

Gold a Go-Go

Celebrate 50 years of Blanton's art awesomeness with this afterparty featuring cocktails, cupcakes, dancing, and a live performance from Kathy Valentine of the Go-Gos. 9-11:30pm. $150 ($125. members).

The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr., 475-6013

www.blantonmuseum.org

South Austin Brewing Anniversary

Live music and special brews for the occasion. noon-5pm. $25.

South Austin Brewing Company, 415 E. St. Elmo Ste. 1-D

www.southaustinbrewing.com

Texas Humane Heroes Chili Cook-off

Chili cooks and chili lovers alike are invited to attend this fundraiser for Texas Humane Heroes. Registration fee for teams/individual contestants is $30 in advance or on the day of the event. CJ's Catering will provide chili for all paying guests, who will also get to taste samples of the competing chilis and vote on their favorites. Prizes awarded to the top three recipes. 1-3pm. $10 ($5, kids under 10).

Texas Humane Heroes, 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, 512/260-3604

www.texashumaneheroes.org

The Assault on Human Rights

This conference will include workshops on marriage equality, immigration rights, workers' rights, mass incarceration, and gender-based discrimination. 9am. $10 suggested donation.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 14311 Wells Port Dr., 251-0698

www.staopen.org/our-ministries/social-justice/human-rights-conference/, staopen@sbcglobal.net

Women.Design.Build Bike Maintenance Workshop

Register online and learn to keep your bicycle in tip-top shape. 10am-noon. Free.

Yellow Bike Project Headquarters, 1216 Webberville Rd.

www.austinyellowbike.org

Year of the Snake Celebration

Lamar Boulevard's massive Chinese market goes all out for New Year's with dragon dance teams, martial arts performances, firecrackers, and lots of other family activities. While you're there, buy some non-Western foodstuffs to challenge your palate. 10am-3pm. Free.

Chinatown Center, 10901 N. Lamar, 512/343-3688

www.chinatownaustin.com

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Austin Farmers' Market

features fresh organic produce, meats, and cheeses straight from surrounding Texas farms, plus live music every week. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Free.

Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe, 512/974-6700

www.austinfarmersmarket.org

Barton Creek Farmers Market

Expect local farm-fresh produce that belies its placement in a parking lot. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Free.

Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 280-1976

www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org

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

Habitours

Habitat for Humanity now offers free, once-a-month tours of recent and past home-building sites. See how much they've accomplished, and find out what's yet to be done. Call or e-mail to reserve a seat.

Tours begin and end at 310 Comal, 472-8788 x401

snance@ahfh.org

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