Sunday 23

TRAIL OF LIGHTS The traditional holiday display came back this year after a two-year hiatus, but tonight’s your last chance to see it. The Zilker Holiday Tree stays open from 6pm to midnight every night through Dec. 31. Zilker Park,
2100 Barton Springs Rd., 974-6700. www.austintrailoflights.org.

Tuesday 25

CHRISTMAS DAY Schools, city offices, government buildings, and banks will be closed today in observance of Christmas. Check appropriate websites for information on hours.

Ongoing

INSIDE BOOKS PROJECT The all-volunteer nonprofit works to get books in the hands of inmates all year round, but it needs extra help during the holiday season. Make a financial donation online, or give your time by helping fill packages in 2013. www.insidebooksproject.org.

SAVE THE DATE TO SAVE TEXAS SCHOOLS Mark your calendars for the biggest Save Texas Schools rally ever, Feb. 23 at the Texas Capitol. With brutal budget cuts, school vouchers, and standardized testing all looming this session, the fight for our future is now.
www.savetxschools.org.

This article appears in December 21 • 2012.

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