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, 512/310-0330. Free.

Friday 24

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

FROM FRACKING TO THE 40 ACRES Associate professor and renewables expert Michael Webber examines the energy crisis and the viability of some possible solutions. 7pm. Welch Hall, Rm. 2.224, 512/471-5847. Free and open to the public. stafuro@esi.utexas.edu.

Saturday 25

FREE RABIES VACCINES The city's Animal Services Office sponsors this clinic for dogs and cats 12 weeks and older. 8am-noon. Montopolis Recreation Center, 1200 Montopolis.

BASTROP EMPTY BOWL PROJECT Pick out a bowl (handcrafted by a local student) and fill it with soup (homemade by local restaurants) to help fight hunger (more than just yours) in Bastrop County. 11am-2pm. Bastrop High School, 1614 Chambers St.. $20; kids 12 or younger, free.

'MARX IN SOHO' Howard Zinn's play about Karl Marx's life and passion comes to the stage starring Bob Weick. 7pm. 5604 Manor Rd. $10 suggested donation. www.5604manor.org.

Monday 27

LIVEABLE CITY: IMAGINE AUSTIN COMMUNITY FORUM Lively policy wonks dissect the city's latest Comprehensive Plan draft, including recent revisions, key components, and how to implement the darn thing. 6-8pm. Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto. Free; cash bar. www.scholzgarten.net.

Tuesday 28

SMART ENERGY SUMMIT Senior execs from Motorola, Best Buy, and Verizon keynote this conference, which tackles residential energy, hybrid solutions, the Pecan Street Project, and beyond. Feb. 28-March 1 Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd.. www.austin.hyatt.com.

Wednesday 29

SMART ENERGY SUMMIT Senior execs from Motorola, Best Buy, and Verizon keynote this conference, which tackles residential energy, hybrid solutions, the Pecan Street Project, and beyond. Feb. 28-March 1 Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd.. www.austin.hyatt.com.

Thursday 1

SMART ENERGY SUMMIT Senior execs from Motorola, Best Buy, and Verizon keynote this conference, which tackles residential energy, hybrid solutions, the Pecan Street Project, and beyond. Feb. 28-March 1 Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd.. www.austin.hyatt.com.

Ongoing

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.