Thursday 21

WATER CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM How can our region meet its water needs? “The Business Case for Water Conservation” is open to the public. Register between 9am and 9:30am. 9:30am-3pm. Hilton Waco, 113 S. University Parks Dr., Waco.

CLIMATE REFUGEES This screening of a climate change documentary is open to the public and brought to you by the U.S. Green Building Certifica­tion Institute and the city of Austin. 6-9:30pm. Goldsmith Hall (UT campus). Free.

LAKEWAY CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING This public meeting features speakers from EMS and LCRA addressing how to prepare for a long hot summer (the only kind we know of around here). 7pm. 104 Cross Creek, Lakeway.

Monday 25

APL PRESENTS MUSIC FOR KIDS Austin Music Division and Austin Public Library present a six-week summer concert series. This time: Gina Chavez. See complete schedule online. 2pm. Twin Oaks Branch Library, 1800 S. Fifth. Free.

Wednesday 27

WDP BENEFIT DINNER Proceeds from this four-course meal will go to the Workers Defense Project. Make reservations with Candace López by phone or email. Botticelli’s, 1321 S. Congress, 391-2305. $50. candace@workersdefense.org.

Ongoing

APPLY FOR CITYWORKS ACADEMY Thirty participants will learn about city operations over the course of 12 Tuesday evenings, Sept. 11-Nov. 27. Apply online, by calling, or at City Hall. Through July 13. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 974-2969. www.austintexas.gov/cityworks.

JUNE ADOPTION SPECIALS Come find a new furry friend for $20 through the month of June; fees are waived entirely for pets older than 5. Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop. www.austinanimalcenter.org.

SIGN THE SAVE TEXAS SCHOOLS PETITION Tell state leaders it’s time to stop underfunding our schools and overtesting our kids. Add your name and help keep Texas smart! www.savetxschools.org.

This article appears in June 22 • 2012.

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