Thursday 26

UT PROFESSOR DANA CLOUD discusses her new book, We Are the Union: Democratic Unionism and Dissent at Boeing, which “analyzes the opportunities and forces at play in modern unions.” 7-9pm. 5604 Manor Rd. www.thirdcoastactivist.org.

Friday 27

‘HIDDEN BATTLES’ SCREENING This documentary tracks five soldiers as they contend with the psychological fallout of killing. Afterward, volunteers will discuss Operation Recovery, which provides support to traumatized veterans. 7pm.
5604 Manor Rd. $10 suggested donation. www.thirdcoastactivist.org.

Saturday 28

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole hosts a panel discussion of how the proposed energy rate hike would affect Austin’s low-income families and public schools – and how to mitigate those effects. 9:30-11:30am. ACC Riverside, 1020 Grove, Rm. 8100.

Monday 30

PLASTIC BAG FORUM This moderated forum will put discussion about the issues surrounding the proposed plastic bag ban in one convenient (and not disposable) place. 6pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second.

SUMMER PLAYGROUND PRO­GRAMS MEETING The Parks and Recreation Department seeks input on the community’s priorities for summer programming around town. 6:30-8pm. Rosewood Rec­reation Center, 2300 Rosewood.

Tuesday 31

SUMMER PLAYGROUND PRO­GRAMS MEETING See Monday. 6:30pm. Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland, 458-4107.

Wednesday 01

SUMMER PLAYGROUND PRO­GRAMS MEETING See Monday. 6:30pm. Gus Garcia Recreation Center, 1201 E. Rundberg.

COURT PLANNING MEETING A consultant will discuss financing and development options for the site of Travis County’s new courthouse across from Republic Square Park; residents are invited to give their input. Travis County Com­mis­sion­er’s Courtroom, Granger Bldg., 314 W. 11th.

Thursday 02

CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE MEET­ING Get in on some citywide redistricting fun while we wait to hear from the Supreme Court about the state maps. 6:30pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, Boards and Commissions room, 539-0070. www.austintexas.gov/charter.

Ongoing

DEEP EDDY CONSTRUCTION The portion of the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail between the MoPac pedestrian bridge and Eilers Park is closed for construction at Deep Eddy Pool through March 15.

This article appears in January 27 • 2012.

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