Civics 101

Thursday 10

AUSTIN STRATEGIC MOBILITY PLAN DRAFT REVIEW View the ASMP's draft policies and maps – now available in both English and Spanish – to see the city's revamped transportation plan, then share your feedback online. Feedback accepted through Jan. 13 www.austintexas.gov/asmp.

SURVEY FOR QPOC COMMUNITIES QPOC community members are asked to fill out an anonymous survey on health care to better support allgo’s upcoming health care provider trainings to ensure providers better serve QPOC patients. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2019 Online. www.allgo.org.

CERTIFICATION 101: OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION PACKET REVIEW A workshop on small and minority business enterprise certifications and more for for-profit business owners interested in working with government contracts. 10am-Noon. SMBR Office, 4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd.. Free. www.austintexas.gov/smallbiz.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING See agenda for details. Noon. City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.austintexas.gov/content/comprehensive-plan-joint-committee.

Friday 11

CAN BEGINNING OF YEAR CELEBRATION Celebrate the work CAN did in 2018 and hear about what's in the works for 2019! 4-6pm. Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia, 512/480-8318. www.canatx.org.

Saturday 12

CONFRONTING RACISM: A DIALOGUE TO CREATE A NEW FUTURE A workshop with Hugh Taft-Morales of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Ethical Societies, to explore America's democratic ideals alongside its systemic oppression of people of color. 10am. 5604 Manor Rd.. www.esoa.org.

MOBILITY JUSTICE: PEOPLE POWER & THE FUTURE OF URBAN TRANSPORTATION Dr. Adonia E. Lugo of Antioch University Los Angeles discusses the "practice of accounting for the diverse vulnerabilities that individuals carry with them as they travel through shared public spaces" and how Austin can use this work in future transportation conversations. 10:30am-Noon. Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron, 512/974-1700. Free. www.austintexas.gov/imagineaustin/speakerseries.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD 101 An intro session for anyone interested in putting boots on the ground to support Planned Parenthood. 10:30am-Noon. Planned Parenthood, 201 E. Ben White. www.plannedparenthood.org.

FY 19 FINAL REPORT WORKSHOP A workshop for those completing the FY 19 Final Report for the Core, Capacity Building, Cultural Heritage Festival Program, and Community Initiatives Program. Noon. Cultural Arts Division offices, 201 E. Second. www.austintexas.gov.

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Monday 14

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT CHECK Learn how to properly install your child's car seat. Register online, email, or call the EMS Safety Hotline for more info. 9am. CommUnity Care Clinic, 211 Comal. [email protected], www.austintexas.gov/department/ems.

MBE, WBE, & DBE DISPARITY STUDY PUBLIC INPUT MEETING They city's SMBR department is seeking public comment on the proposed scope of work for the upcoming Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, Women-Owned Business Enterprise, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Disparity Study. 9:30-10:30am. City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.austintexas.gov/smbr.

SWEARING IN CEREMONY WITH TRUSTEE-ELECT STEPHANIE GHARAKHANIAN The ACC Board of Trustees welcomes the newest member. Reception starts at 4:30pm. 4:30-5:15pm. Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville.

ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING See agenda for details. 6pm. City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.austintexas.gov/aac.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: INFORMATION SESSION An information session for the Rosewood Park community. 6pm. www.austintexas.gov.

TEXAS INMATE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION MEETING Have a loved one in jail? TIFA can help by offering strength to families through support, education, and advocacy. 7-8:30pm. AGE of Central Texas, 3710 Cedar #2, 512/451-4611. Free. [email protected], www.tifa.org.

Tuesday 15

TEXAS LEGISLATURE: INAUGURAL BBQ A BBQ celebration to follow the Oath of Office Ceremony. Open to the public. (TheInaugural Ball starts at 8pm, but tickets are sold out.) 12:30pm. Capitol South Lawn, 1100 Congress Ave. $10.

Wednesday 16

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY CAR SEAT CHECK Learn how to properly install your child's car seat. Register online, email, or call the EMS Safety Hotline for more info. Third Wednesdays, 9am Gus Garcia Recreation Center, 1201 E. Rundberg, 512/972-7233. Free. [email protected], www.austintexas.gov/department/ems.

ELECTRIC BOARD MEETING See agenda for details. 10am. One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-3251. www.austintexas.gov/electricboard.

BIZOPEN: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS An overview of the city's development process to help business owners identify what processes are relevant to business location development, and how to navigate the steps in a timely and efficient manner. 10-11am. One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-7800. Free. [email protected], www.austintexas.gov/smallbiz.

GENERAL MEETING OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AUSTIN AREA Mayor Adler's Chief of Staff Lesley Varghese and LWVTX Capitol Corps Coordinator Molly Terry discuss how City Hall and the Capitol work, and how residents can get involved in lawmaking. 6:30-8pm. League of Women Voters, 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd. #202, 512/451-6710. www.lwvaustin.org.

Thursday 17

AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING See agenda for details. 11:30am. African American Cultural & Heritage Facility, 912 E. 11th. www.austintexas.gov.

GENDER AFFIRMATION: LAW AND ADVOCACY A free Trans Wellness lunch and learn delving into the hows and whys of state law and gender identity. Know your rights and learn the strings to pull to take legal and social action. Part of a series hosted by Out Youth, Kind Clinic, and Austin Medical-Legal Partnership. 11:45am-1pm. People's Community Clinic, 1101 Camino La Costa, 512/478-4939. Free, RSVP required. www.outyouth.org.

AUSTIN LEGI-CATION Planned Parenthood's monthly visit to the state Capitol returns to inform elected officials and their staff on all the org does here in Texas. This month their focusing on cervical health awareness. RSVP online. Noon-1:15pm. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress, 512/305-8400. www.plannedparenthood.org.

AARC MASTER PLAN: ARTISTS AND CREATIVES GROUP DISCUSSION Artists and creatives are invited to provide feedback to PARD for the new AARC Master Plan. 6:30pm. Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron, 512/974-1700. [email protected], www.austintexas.gov/aarc.

PLACEMAKING & DISPLACEMENT: A PUBLIC DIALOGUE Priscilla Hale, allgo's executive director, facilitates a discussion with a multi-ethnic and multi-generational group of artists, scholars, community historians, and activists on how the arts community can thrive amidst Austin's economic and cultural displacement issues. 7-8:30pm. George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center's Genealogy Center, 1165 Angelina, 512/974-4926. www.austintexas.gov/department/george-washington-carver-museum-and-cultural-center.

PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CLINIC BENEFIT Help the clinic continue to provide affordable health care to Central Texans by attending this one-night-only event with Christopher Cross, Eric Johnson, and Monte Montgomery. 8pm. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress, 512/474-1221. $35-250. www.austinpcc.org.

Ongoing

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER SWIM LESSONS Swim lessons for all ages and skill levels, provided by the city of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division. $57, residents; $66, nonresidents. www.austintexas.gov/parksonline.

LEGALLINE Call 512/472-8303 for free legal advice concerning family law, criminal matters, traffic problems, consumer issues, landlord/tenant issues, and employment law. Attorneys who are bilingual (English/Spanish) are also available. First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm 512/472-8303. Free. [email protected], austinlrs.org.

YWCA GREATER AUSTIN WARMLINE Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pm Citywide. ywcaaustin.org.

DRIVE-THROUGH VACCINE CLINIC VOLUNTEERS If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here. Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker. centraltxvaccs.org.

AUSTIN TRANSIT PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEES APPLICATIONS Applications are now open to join the following committees: Engineering, Architecture, and Construction; Finance and Risk; and Planning, Sustainability, Equity, and DBE Advisory. The governing body of the agency created to build out Project Connect, ATP will oversee funding, designing, and implementing the $7.1 billion mass transit overhaul. Ongoing Online. atptx.org.

AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER CAMP LOTTERY REGISTRATION Applicants can register for a random lottery drawing for limited in-person camps. In-person camp costs $120 per week with $20 due upon acceptance of lottery spot. April 19-May 16 Online. www.austintexas.gov/parksonline.

WINTER STORM REVIEW TASK FORCE SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT Share your experiences and recommendations related to Winter Storm Uri, which will then be incorporated into a final report for City Council. Provide feedback online via the SpeakUp Austin website, or to speak remotely at the task force meetings, call (512/974-6339) or email no later than noon the day prior to the meetings on May 14 & 28 and June 11 & 23. Ongoing Remote. [email protected], www.speakupaustin.org/winter-storm-uri-community-feedback.

I-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS NORTH PUBLIC HEARING Review the draft environmental assessment and the recommended alternative for improvements to I-35 from SH 45 N. to Hwy. 290 E. Through June 10 Online. capexnorth.mobility35openhouse.com.

AUSTIN RESOURCE RECOVERY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SURVEY Share your feedback on ARR reaching its zero waste goals to help guide departmental efforts to measure Austin’s zero waste progress. Deadline: June 1 Online. www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-resource-recovery.

PALM DISTRICT PLANNING SURVEY Austin’s Palm District is located on the eastern edge of Downtown between I-35 and Trinity St., running from Rainey St. to 15th St. The city's Housing and Planning Department seeks public input on the future of the area as it develops the final Palm District Small Area Plan. Explore the area, take a survey, and ask questions on the city’s project website. Ongoing Online. [email protected], www.speakupaustin.org/palmdistrict.

SHOAL CREEK AUDIO WALKING TOUR SURVEY The Shoal Creek Conservancy is seeking public input to determine which stories to include in its free, self-guided tour along Shoal Creek. Deadline: June 7 Online. [email protected], www.shoalcreekconservancy.org.

TCSO VICTIM SERVICES VOLUNTEERS The Travis County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit needs volunteers to offer immediate assistance to victims of various criminal and crisis circumstances. Those interested must complete a training program from July 31-Aug. 28 (Mondays, virtual, 6-9pm; Thursdays, virtual, 6-9pm; Saturdays, in-person, 9am-5pm). Ongoing Online. www.tcsheriff.org.

2021-22 BUDGET ENGAGEMENT The Budget Office’s website includes explanatory videos in English and Spanish about the city’s FY 2021-22 budgeting process, as well as a short survey for residents to share their thoughts on spending priorities. The mayor and City Council are scheduled to adopt Austin’s FY 2021-22 budget and tax rate between Aug. 11-13. Ongoing Online. [email protected], www.austintexas.gov/budget.

DRIVE-UP HIV/STI TESTING No appointment necessary for free and confidential tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Through July 23. Fridays, 9am-noon Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, 2800 Webberville Rd.. Free. www.austintexas.gov/health.

APA! POURS FOR PETS Austin Pets Alive! puts the "fun" in "fundraiser" this month: For $40, you can purr-chase a passport to use participating locations throughout July, and at each stop, pick up a coffee, beer, glass of wine, or even a refreshing agua fresca. The nonprofit animal shelter is partnering with Austin favorites like Irene’s, Hank’s, Cosmic Coffee, Yard Bar, and more, and proceeds go to pets in need. July 1-31 Citywide. $40 donation. austinpetsalive.org.

SUMMER LUNCH FOR TEENS AND KIDS Central Health is providing children ages 18 and under with free weekly meal packs that include breakfast and lunch for the entire week. Through Aug. 12. Thursdays, noon-2pm Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis Dr.. Free. fb.com/southeasthealthandwellnesscenter.

ARC OF THE CAPITAL AREA WILDFLOWER PROGRAM In collaboration with Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The Arc offers classes for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities focusing on social-emotional growth, vocational studies, life skills, active recreation, and Texas nature. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-2pm Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse. $150-300 per month. arcaustin.org/wildflower.

ACA SPECIAL ENROLLMENT DEADLINE Sunday, Aug. 15, is the deadline to sign up for health insurance through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Enroll online, via phone, or find local certified help in your area at localhelp.healthcare.gov. Deadline: Sun., Aug. 15 800/318-2596. healthcare.gov.

I-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS CENTRAL PROJECT FEEDBACK Review the Texas Department of Transportation’s $4.9 billion project by Sept. 24. TxDOT proposes to add two HOV lanes in each direction along I-35 from U.S. 290 E. to Hwy. 71/Ben White Blvd. Extended Deadline: Sept. 24 Online. my35capex.com.

CENTRAL HEALTH 2022 BUDGET ENGAGEMENT Submit your questions or comments on Central Health’s proposed FY 2022 budget and a member of Central Health’s staff will get in touch. Ongoing Online. participate.centralhealth.net/2022budget.

ZILKER PARK VISION PLAN COMMUNITY SURVEY As part of the engagement process for the first-ever Zilker Park Vision Plan – the guiding framework for the park’s restoration and future development – community members are invited to share their thoughts on the park’s programming. Deadline: Sept. 30 Online. austintexas.gov/zilkervision.

ACL ZILKER PARK ACCESS Beginning Sept. 20, the Parks and Recreation Department will close Zilker Park and select roads and street lanes in preparation for the Austin City Limits Music Festival (Oct. 1-3 & 8-10). View the city’s interactive map for more details and a schedule of park and road closures. Sept. 20-Oct. 17 Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd.. austintexas.gov/page/pard-facilities-closures.

SOUTH PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SURVEY The city is gathering comments from residents about how they currently use South Pleasant Valley Road between St. Elmo Road and Onion Creek Park and how they would like to use the road to help guide future changes to the corridor. Deadline: Oct. 10 Online. data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/South-Pleasant-Valley-Road/b375-n8jt/.

DRIVE SAFE 2 SAVE COMPETITION Safe 2 Save, in partnership with Austin Transportation’s Vision Zero program, is hosting a competition to find Austin’s “safest driver” to discourage distracted driving and phone use. The competition features weekly cash prizes of $500, with the top three winners receiving prizes at the end. Through Oct. 15 safe2save.org/greater-austin-safe-driving-competition/.

TRANSPORTATION CRITERIA MANUAL UPDATE The TCM defines the rules, requirements, and technical guidelines for building mobility infrastructure in Austin. The city’s Transportation Department has worked to update the manual over the past two years; the current draft of the revised TCM is available for public review now through Nov. 1. Deadline: Nov. 1 Online. austintexas.gov/street-design.

AUSTIN STRATEGIC MOBILITY PLAN SURVEY Austin Transportation Department seeks community members’ feedback on three new policy changes to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the city’s first comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan. Ongoing Online. austintexas.gov/asmp.

TPWD COMMUNITY OUTDOOR OUTREACH PROGRAM GRANT TPWD’s CO-OP grants provide funding to tax-exempt organizations for programming that engages under-served populations in TPWD mission-oriented outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental education activities. Deadline: Nov. 1 Online. tpwd.texas.gov.

FORD BUILD TO CONNECT This multiday outdoor event includes displays of Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning truck and Mustang Mach-E SUV models. Oct. 15-24. Mon.-Fri., noon-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 9am-8pm Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe, 512/381-1147. Free. fordautoshows.com/built-to-connect.

AUSTIN LGBT CHAMBER HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Austin’s queer business chamber hosts its annual drive for new (and unwrapped) toys, clothing, and shoes for local children. Donations will go to children and families enrolled in LifeWorks programs and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County programs. See here for a list of drop-off locations and suggested donations. Through Dec. 10 Multiple locations. austinlgbtchamber.com/toydrive.

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY WORKER Over 600 spots need to be filled at polling locations for the March 1 primaries; this is a paid position through Travis County. traviscountydemocrats.org.

WIC MOBILE UNIT Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. Check online for current schedule Various locations. Free. austintexas.gov/wic.

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