Thursday 16

LOVE AUSTIN WEEK You may be allergic to roses and dinner may be a disaster, but we can all agree we love our city. Love Austin Week highlights one local nonprofit every day between Feb. 13 and Feb. 17. Visit the website to learn how you can help.

CLEAN TX FORUM Panelists and guests from along the I-35 corridor discuss ways to position Central Texas as a premier clean-energy hub. 5:30-8:30pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.austintexas.gov.

DANCING AWAY DETENTION This benefit show for the Hutto Visitation Program features live music, a silent auction, and remarks by the program members. 7:30pm. El Sol y la Luna, 600 E. Sixth. www.elsolylalunaaustin.com.

Friday 17

LOVE AUSTIN WEEK You may be allergic to roses and dinner may be a disaster, but we can all agree we love our city. Love Austin Week highlights one local nonprofit every day between Feb. 13 and Feb. 17. Visit the website to learn how you can help.

UDEMS HOST CECILE RICHARDS University Democrats rally about birth control; Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards headlines. 2pm. LBJ Fountain Park (UT campus). www.utexas.edu.

SPELMAN'S OFFICE HOURS Like most professors, Council Member Bill Spelman will be happy to see you during office hours. Unlike most professors, he's going to be conveniently located at a coffee shop. 3:30-5:30pm. Thunderbird Coffee, 2200 Manor Rd., 512/974-2256. Free. deena.estrada@austintexas.gov, www.thunderbirdcoffee.com.

Saturday 18

WEST BOULDIN CREEK CLEANUP Ingrid Weigand leads the charge to remove invasive plant species from the greenbelt. Third Saturdays through the spring Boggy Creek Greenbelt, 2300 Rosewood.

PEASE PARK CLEANUP Join the Pease Park Conservancy to remove brush and invasive plant species from the west side of the park. 9:30am-12:30pm. Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury. www.cityofaustin.org.

MULCHING DAY Volunteer with Friends of Walsh Boat Landing to mulch an area of the park's grounds, including one of its mature oak trees. 1-4pm. Walsh Boat Landing, 3700 Lake Austin Boulevard.

Wednesday 22

WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOP Come talk about watering restrictions and drought response in this workshop about water conservation code revision. 6:30-9pm. Austin Water, 625 E. 10th, Rm. 104. www.cityofaustin.org.

Thursday 23

FREE EMERGENCY DENTAL TREATMENT DAY Dr. Tam Nguyen sponsors two free days of dental treatment to area adults who cannot afford dentistry. 8:30am-2pm. Paramount Dental, 2201 Double Creek Dr. #2001, Round Rock. Free.

Ongoing

FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES is recruiting volunteers to help low-income residents with income tax preparation. Apply online.

HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT The World Heritage Student Exchange Program is seeking families, couples, and individuals to apply to host students from throughout Asia and Europe for the 2012-13 school year. 947-1417, 773-5953.

PHOTOS OF TEXAS VIETNAM WAR HEROES Texas saw one of the greatest number of losses in the Vietnam War – 3,417 Texans were lost in combat. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund seeks photos of those men and women for display on the National Mall.

DEEP EDDY CONSTRUCTION The portion of the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail between the MoPac pedestrian bridge and Eilers Park will be closed for construction at Deep Eddy Pool. Through March 15 Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail. www.ci.austin.tx.us.

FREE 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, or just call 211. 2600 W. Stassney.

SHERIFF'S CITIZENS' ACADEMY APPLICATION Apply now to be a part of the Citzens' Academy to learn how deputies work. The 13-week course meets Tuesday nights and is open to people who are 21 and older who live or work in Travis County. The next session starts Feb. 21. 854-4989. Free. vincente.galloway@co.travis.tx.us.

WDP SEEKS INTERNS Apply now for a summer internship with the Workers Defense Project. There's a wide range of openings for enterprising youths; learn about all the opportunities online. Workers Defense Project, 5604 Manor Rd.. www.workersdefense.org.

VOLUNTEER: IT'S MY PARK DAY Registration is now open for volunteers seeking to reserve a spot at their favorite park or sign up to host an event for It's My Park Day, March 3. Citywide.

MILLENNIUM YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT CENTER COMMUNITY SURVEY Help the MYEC management better meet your needs by taking this survey. jemtz123@gmail.com.

SIGN THE SAVE TEXAS SCHOOLS PETITION Tell state leaders it's time to stop underfunding our schools and overtesting our kids. Add your name and help keep Texas smart!

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The city's Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for 600 seasonal jobs. Aspiring lifeguards and swim instructors 15 and older should apply online. 972-9332.

REGISTER TO VOTE by April 12 to vote in the city's May 12 election. Check eligibility online. 238-8683.

BOND DEVELOPMENT SURVEY The city extended its deadline for participation in the bond development process. Fill out the survey online before midnight on Sunday, April 8.

WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM Request more info now on Texas Southern University's 10-week program of construction and weatherization training for drug-free adults older than 18, and get help with job placement following completion. 713/313-7348.