A counterprotest against the March Against Far-Left Violence. Austinites are invited to join this noise demonstration against the alt-right, white nationalists, and their followers. Noisemakers and signs welcome.
Join the annual Park(ing) Day celebration – where folks transform parkings space into temporary "parklets" to promotes public conversation on the need for public, open spaces in urban areas. Applications to make your own mini park are due Sept. 17. Email for additional information.
Boat dock owners are now required to properly address and register their dock with the city. Now through Sept. 30, owners can take advantage of the current grace period as there's no cost to register at this time.
Learn how to keep food waste out of the landfill. Residents paying the Clean Community Fee qualify for a $75 rebate on a home composting system. Attend a class, then apply!
Join the Barrio Unido neighborhood association and Austin Resource Recovery to learn about the green composting carts, what can be composted, and best practices for food scrap collection. Free kitchen collectors and compostable bags, while supplies last.
The city's Development Services Department wants your input on proposed changes to the demolition permit process. Want to add your thoughts, but can't attend? Submit them online from Aug. 18 to Sept. 2.
Sat., Aug. 18, 1-3pm; submit online feedback by Sept. 2
NFBPA Central Texas Chapter is looking for presentations for this November's Regional Leadership Summit. They're looking for speakers to "energize professionals at all levels to seek their best selves."
The Austin History Center's latest exhibit spotlights local efforts to create social change over the decades, including the Civil Rights and Women's Liberation movements. Residents are invited to upload personal photos of recent marches and rallies for inclusion.