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Citizens' calendar, Jan. 28-Feb. 4
Fri., Jan. 29, 2010
Thursday28
HOMELESS COUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ECHO, a coalition of local organizations working on homelessness, needs help tallying homeless people in parks, campsites, and other spaces. Training provided. Sign up online. Training: 2pm, count: 4-10pm. 782-8835. www.traviscountyhomelesscount.org.
LIVE UNITED FILM SERIES United Way Capital Area and KLRU present It All Adds Up, which documents the successes of a groundbreaking math program for high school kids. Afterward, local experts will discuss the topics raised in the film. RSVP at www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org. 6pm. Austin City Limits Studio 6A, CMB, UT campus. Free.
TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FORUM Meet the Dem candidates in this year's local and statewide elections. 6pm. Millennium Youth Complex, 1156 Hargrave, 905-4493. www.traviscountydemocrats.org.
Friday29
STRUGGLE FOR A FREE PALESTINE Richard Becker discusses his latest book, Palestine, Israel and the U.S. Empire. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 407-6925. Free.
Saturday30
AFRICAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE: THEN AND NOW Austin's African American Quality of Life Initiative team will share its progress and solicit input. 9am. ACC Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville. www.cityofaustin.org/aaql.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND BOYS CONFERENCE Sen. Royce West delivers the keynote address at this workshop for students, parents, and teachers. 10am-2pm. Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman, 232-8588. www.aambharvestfoundation.com.
Sunday31
COMMUNITY FORUM: AUSTIN REGIONAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER Learn about the ARIC, which, if approved by City Council, will serve as a "fusion center" letting the Austin Police Department share info with other enforcement agencies. Texas Impact hosts. 4-5:30pm. Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 103 Robert Martinez Jr., 472-3903. www.texasimpact.org.
Monday01
BLACK HISTORY MONTH OPEN HOUSE The W.H. Passon Historical Society invites you to tour the Southgate-Lewis House and its artifacts of the African-American experience in Austin. Mon.-Sat., Feb. 1-6, 10am-2pm. 1501 E. 12th, 220-1157. Free. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txwhphs.
ALGPC CANDIDATE FORUM Local candidates craving the love from the Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus will air their wares in hopes of snagging those coveted endorsements. 7pm. Granger Bldg., 314 W. 11th, 474-0750. Free. www.outaustin.org.
RETHINKING MEXICO-U.S. MIGRATION As Mexico prepares for its bicentennial of the Independence movement this year, St. Edward's opens the discussion concerning the tricky subject of intracontinental migration. 7pm. Maloney Room, Main Building, 233-1678. Free. www.stedwards.edu/kozmetsky/upcomingevents.htm.
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE to vote in the March 2 primaries; applications are available at libraries, post offices, and elsewhere. See www.traviscountytax.org/goVoters.do for a list of locations, to verify your registration, or to change your address.
Wednesday03
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION meets monthly to discuss and advise City Council on programs for Austin's African-American community. 5:30-7:30pm. Street-Jones Bldg., 1000 E. 11th, Rm. 400-A, 974-7819.
AISD COMMUNITY SUMMIT Join AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen to discuss transforming public education in Austin. 7:30am. ACC Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville. www.austinisd.org.
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP Hosted by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission. Wed.-Fri., Feb. 3-5. Regional Foundation Library (formerly the Hogg Foundation Library), 1009 E. 11th. www.thc.state.tx.us/grantsincent/grawork.shtml.
TEXAS TRAILS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE examines best practices for implementing methods of transportation that encourage physical and mental well-being, social interaction, safety, and environmental conservation. Wed.-Sat., Feb. 3-6. AT&T Center, 1900 University Ave. www.texastrails.biketexas.org.
Thursday04
RECYCLED READS As of today, the Austin Public Library expands the hours for its used-book store to Thu.-Sun., noon-6pm. www.cityofaustin.org/library.
Ongoing
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD NOMINATIONS The Austin Climate Protection Program is accepting nominations of individuals, businesses, and organizations who deserve recognition for their green efforts. Get nominee criteria and submit nominations by March 1 at www.coolaustin.org.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD DRIVE Visit any of 57 participating H-E-B and Randalls groceries to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank by making a cash donation or buying food for donation to someone in need. See www.souperbowl.org for locations. Through Feb. 7.