Civics 101

Thursday 20

YMCA EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour. English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am. Online, 512/322-9622. Free. austinymca.org.

JANUARY 2022 SPECIAL ELECTION EARLY VOTING Cast your vote for Austin’s next District 4 City Council member. Make a plan to get to the polls and find a polling site here or by calling 512/238-VOTE (8683). Through Jan. 21 Anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign. countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov.

AISD COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC Available to AISD families – all family members included – 5 years of age and older. Appointment preferred, walk-ins welcome. 4-8pm. Navarro Early College High School, 1201 Payton Gin. Free. austinisd.org.

ZERO WASTE BLOCK LEADER ORIENTATION Austin Resource Recovery’s Zero Waste Block Leader program connects green-minded community advocates and neighbors to help educate and increase participation in the city’s recycling and composting programs. 7-8pm. Online. Free (registration required). austintexas.gov/zwbl.

Friday 21

JANUARY 2022 SPECIAL ELECTION EARLY VOTING Cast your vote for Austin’s next District 4 City Council member. Make a plan to get to the polls and find a polling site here or by calling 512/238-VOTE (8683). Through Jan. 21 Anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign. countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov.

DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING New business addresses expanding the jurisdiction of Downtown Austin Community Court. 7:30am. One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-3251. austintexas.gov.

Monday 24

YMCA EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour. English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am. Online. Free. austinymca.org.

Tuesday 25

YMCA EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour. English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am. Online. Free. austinymca.org.

JANUARY 2022 SPECIAL ELECTION DAY Cast your vote for Austin’s next District 4 City Council member. Make a plan to get to the polls and find a polling site online or by calling 512/238-VOTE (8683) 7am-7pm. Anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign. countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov.

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT JOINT SESSION Austin Public Health briefs county commissioners and Austin City Council on the state of COVID-19 in Austin and Travis County. 9am. Travis County Commissioners Court, 700 Lavaca, 512/854-9020. traviscountytx.gov/commissioners-court.

AUSTIN ISD REPURPOSING COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Share your thoughts and ideas on how Austin ISD should repurpose the former Rosedale School. 6-7pm. Online. austinisd.org.

Wednesday 26

YMCA EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour. English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am. Online. Free. austinymca.org.

AUSTIN ISD REPURPOSING COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Share your thoughts and ideas on how Austin ISD should repurpose the former Pease Elementary School. 6-7pm. Online. austinisd.org.

Thursday 27

YMCA EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour. English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am. Online. Free. austinymca.org.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING See agenda for details. 9am. City Hall, 301 W. Second. austintexas.gov.

AUSTIN ISD JOB FAIR Austin ISD is hiring new bus drivers, food service staff, and service center staff. 9am-Noon. AISD Southeast Bus Terminal, 7200 Bluff Springs. Free. austinisd.org.

AISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES INFORMATION SESSION See agenda for details. 5:30pm. AISD Central Office, 4000 S. I-35. austinisd.org/board.

Ongoing

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.

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.

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.

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. referrals@austinlrs.org, austinlrs.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.