Thursday 31

COOPERATION TEXAS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Learn about the local nonprofit that’s dedicated to the development, support, and promotion of worker-owned cooperatives. Email to RSVP or get more info. 5604 Manor Rd. info@cooperationtexas.coop, www.5604manor.org.

Wednesday 06

A CONVERSATION WITH HOUSE SPEAKER JOE STRAUS, who was recently reelected to his third term at that post. Texas Tribune hosts, and coffee will be provided. 7:30am. The Austin Club, 110 E. Ninth, 716-8641. Free with RSVP. www.texastribune.org.

JOSEPH POTTER ON WOMEN’S HEALTH Sociology professor Joseph Potter discusses the impact of reduced state funding on women’s health services in Texas. Also: pizza, to complete the college-flashback experience while you’re on campus. Noon. Perry-Castañeda Library, 495-4644. Free. traviswillmann@austin.utexas.edu, www.lib.utexas.edu.

Thursday 07

INEQUALITY AND INSTABILITY: WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE WORLD ECONOMY? Economist James K. Galbraith talks about his forthcoming book, in which he argues increased inequality is a product of market deregulation and windfall profits in finance. 7pm. 5604 Manor Rd. $10 suggested donation. www.5604manor.org.

TEXAS SUSTAINABLE FARMING CONFERENCE The Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Assoc­iation hosts this conference to bring practical information to consumers and producers alike, on everything from product labeling to urban homesteading. Keynote speaker is Jim Hightower. Feb. 7-10. Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Dr., 385-6767. $90-$165. www.tofga.org.

Ongoing

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.

TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF VOLUN­TEERS Victim Services Unit is seeking volunteers over 21, with a reliable car and cell phone, to work four four-hour shifts per month for a year. The next training session begins March 18. See www.tcsheriff.org for full details.

This article appears in February 1 • 2013.

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