Saturday 25
IMAGINESOLAR FORUM Meet reps from local solar companies and connect with green energy organizations at this open house. 9am-1pm. ImagineSolar Training Facility, 4000 Caven. www.imaginesolar.com.
VICTIMS OF MEXICO’S DRUG WAR The Movement of Peace with Justice and Dignity stops in Austin en route from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Families of victims share their stories and give faces to the human cost of the war on drugs. Noon-3pm. South steps of the Capitol, Congress & 11th. www.globalexchange.org.
TOM HAYDEN will speak on “The Drug War, the Peace Movement, and the Legacy of Port Huron.” 5-7pm. 5604 Manor Rd. $5 suggested donation. www.5604manor.org.
THE FIGHT TO SAVE PUBLIC EDUCATION It’s Chicago teachers vs. city administration in a union fight for the ages. Rally with teachers, union activists, and a Chicago teacher via Skype. 7-9pm. 5604 Manor.
Tuesday 28
GRAND PRIX PREP Make sure your local business is prepared for the visitors heading our way for Formula One this November. 8-9:45pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 974-7781. Free; no-shows will be charged $10. www.austinsmallbiz.com.
Wednesday 29
MABEL DAVIS PARK COMMUNITY MEETING The city’s Parks and Recreation Department wants your input on a proposal to create a fenced-in, off-leash dog area in Mabel Davis Park. 6-8pm. Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf. MabelDavisParkOffLeashArea@ci.austin.tx.us.
Ongoing
AUSTIN NEW YEAR It’s only August, so prospective participants (performing artists, musicians, etc.) have plenty of time to email a one-page proposal with project details and a budget. Deadline 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
This article appears in August 24 • 2012.