Thursday20

AUSTIN ENERGY RATE HEARING Electric Utility Commission hears testimony
on a proposed rate increase. 5pm. Austin Energy,
721 Barton Springs Rd.

TFN FUNDRAISER Texas Free­dom Network honors Sen. Kirk Watson. 7-10pm. Bob Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress. Email shana@tfn.org for ticket info.

Friday21

TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY View the most complete photo gallery of elected officials past and present, along with historic documents and artifacts. 10am-noon. New County Administrative Building, 700 Lavaca.

HOUSING + TRANSIT HousingWorks lays out the connection between affordable homes and transit-oriented developments. 12:30-6:30pm. UT LBJ School of Public Affairs, 2315 Red River. $35. Register online at www.housingworksaustin.org.

Saturday22

WALK-A-THON Get moving with the first fundraiser for Deaf-Blind Service Center of Austin to help others enjoy the independence many of us take for granted. 9am-noon. Texas School for the Deaf track, 1102 S. Congress.

MARCH TO END DEATH PENAL­TY Join the 12th annual march to abolish the death penalty. 2pm. Texas Capitol, north steps.

KICKOFF PARTY Austinites for Geographic Representation launches its petition drive for a public vote on 10 single-member City Council districts. 3-5pm. Mexitas Restaurant, 12th and I-35.

Sunday23

GREEN CITY FESTIVAL Learn about all things green, with interactive displays and DIY tips. Noon-4pm. City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.greencityfest.org.

Tuesday25

D.A. CANDIDATES DEBATE The Central Texas Democratic Forum hosts a debate between District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg and challenger Charlie Baird. 11:45am-1pm. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress #700. Reservations: jerben@herring-irwin.com or cherring@herring-irwin.com.

Wednesday26

FREEDOM FIGHTERS SPEAK A group of formerly incarcerated and wrongfully convicted men speak on their criminal justice reform efforts. 7-9pm. 5604 Manor Rd. For more info contact nnenna.okeke@gmail.com.

This article appears in October 21 • 2011.

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