Thursday 28
LEGACY OF THE DIRTY THIRTY Learn about the pivotal time in Texas politics when a group of lawmakers challenged special interests and led the charge for increased transparency in government. Dirty Thirty members and others who were involved will discuss political reform then and now. Email to RSVP. 5:30pm. Eidman Courtroom, UT School of Law, 727 E. Dean Keeton. walthall@texasobserver.org.
THE EVOLUTION WILL BE DIGITIZED Evan Smith discusses the future of journalism. Our plan is to only have tweet-length stories. 7:30pm. Joynes Reading Room (UT campus), 2501 Whitis. Free. www.utexas.edu/cola.
Friday 29
STARTING A NONPROFIT IN TEXAS Learn what it takes to obtain a 501(c)3 here in Texas at this two hour seminar. 10am. ACC Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville, 223-7111. $5. www.nonprofitaustin.org.
Monday 01
SPORTS AND POLITICS Dave Zirin (Edge of Sports) analyzes the politics of sports in his latest release, Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down. 7-9pm. Belo Center, 26th & Guadalupe. communication.utexas.edu/tpsm.
Tuesday 02
VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR TRAINING Want to help register voters for the May 11 general election? Start by attending a one-hour training session at the tax office. 6:30pm. Travis Co. Tax Office, 5501 Airport. Free. www.traviscountytax.org.
Wednesday 03
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT Raise your voice and awareness of violence against women. 6:30pm. Main Mall, UT Campus. Free. www.cmhc.utexas.edu.
Ongoing
FREE TAX PREPARATION Go online for a list of locations, hours, a list of forms to bring, and other tips to prepare your tax returns with the help of a professional. Participants must make less than $50,000 a year. Through April 15. 610-7374. Free. www.foundcom.org.
PARKS & REC LIFEGUARD RECRUITMENT The city is looking for a few good lifeguards, pool managers, and swim instructors. Call to find out more. 400 Deep Eddy Ave., 974-9332. www.austintexas.gov/parks.
This article appears in March 29 • 2013.