Thursday 16
BLACK AUSTIN DEMOCRATS Learn how to help out with the Travis County Democratic Party’s campaign efforts. 6pm. 11th Street Station, 1050 E. 11th #100, 391-2331.
ISRAEL AND PALESTINE: MYTHS AND REALITIES Glenn Frankel, Pulitzer Prize winner and director of UT’s School of Journalism, discusses forces at work in this ongoing conflict. 7pm. 5604 Manor Rd. www.jstreet.org.
Friday 17
LIBERTARIAN FUNDRAISER Travis County Libertarian Party hosts a fundraiser for the party’s presidential candidate: Gov. Gary Johnson’s Texas Swing Tour. 6-10pm. Hill’s Cafe, 4700 S. Congress, 851-9300. $5-500.
TAX FREE WEEKEND Texans get a break on back-to-school shopping this weekend. Details and restrictions online. www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/taxholiday/d.
Saturday-Sunday 18-19
TAX FREE WEEKEND (See Friday.)
Monday 20
HOLLY SHORES MASTER PLAN KICKOFF Meet the design team and hear about the proposed schedule for Holly Shores and Edward Rendon Park. 6pm. Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River.
Tuesday 21
SAVING THE SCHOOL Celebrate the release of Michael Brick’s book about a trying year at Reagan High School. The marching band will be there, so you know it’s going to be a party. 6:30pm. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050.
Wednesday 22
GRAND PRIX PREP Make sure your business is prepared for the visitors heading in for Formula One this November – including transportation concerns, serving global customers, adjusting business operations, and staying informed. 6-7:45pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 974-7781. www.austinsmallbiz.com.
Ongoing
AUSTIN NEW YEAR Prospective participants (performing artists, musicians, etc.) should email a one-page proposal with project details and a budget, by Sept. 4. kevin.shaw@austintexas.gov, www.austintexas.gov.
REFRIGERATOR RECYCLING Recycle your old, working fridge before Sept. 8 for a chance to win $500. Austin Energy provides free pickup and gives a $50 rebate. Schedule online, then email a picture of the appliance and contact info to enter the drawing. www.austinenergy.com, donylle.seals@austinenergy.com.
This article appears in August 17 • 2012.