Thursday 18
BARBARA JORDAN CELEBRATION Trinity Center’s annual fundraiser supports the center’s work for the homeless. 5:30-7:30pm. St. David’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. Eighth. $120. www.trinitycenteraustin.org.
Saturday 20
AISD COMMUNITY ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING DRIVE Celebrate Earth Day by donating unwanted electronics, including laptops, cell phones, and fax machines. List of participating schools available on AISD website. 9am-1pm. www.austinisd.org.
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION ON INSTITUTIONAL RACISM Staff from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission lead a workshop to solve disparities in the state legal and foster care systems. Contact Doug Bell to register for one of 50 slots. 9am-3pm. St. David’s Episcopal, 301 E. Eighth, 331-5201. Free. dougbell@austin.rr.com.
AUSTIN EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Get your green on with live music, inspirational speakers, and environmental presentations. There’s even a petting zoo! Noon-7pm. Mueller Hangar, 4550 Mueller Blvd. Free. www.earthdayaustin.com.
AUSTIN SUSTAINABLE SWAP Bring the bounty from your garden or a craft you made, or just offer your services in exchange for something you want or need. It’s bartering at its best to keep waste at a minimum. Third Saturdays, noon-4pm. Hot Mama’s Espresso Bar, 2401 E. Sixth. Free. www.austinsustainableswap.net.
Sunday 21
HOLLY POWER PLANT CLOSURE CELEBRATION Bring blankets and lawn chairs to celebrate Austin’s largest reduction of its carbon footprint. Stay for poetry, music, and dance. 2pm. Lady Bird Lake, Colorado River between Tom Miller Dam & Longhorn Dam. www.facebook.com/events/487997044601407.
Monday 22
TEXANS SEEKING RATIONAL GOVERNMENT RALLY Join the Secular Legislative Action Committee in front of the Ten Commandments monument to rally for separation of church and state. 12:30pm. Texas State Capitol. www.slactx.org.
Tuesday 23
CREATING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY Leading speakers in the field highlight the latest
developments in fair housing discrimination. Sign up by end-of-business on April 19. 9am-2pm. Emma Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River, 974-3772. $40. www.austintexas.gov/fairhousingconference.
AISD BUDGET AND BOND COMMUNITY MEETING AISD reps present information and answer questions on the district’s preliminary budget and bond program. 6-8pm. Alternative Learning Center, 901 Neal Rd. Free.
Wednesday 24
Stand Up for Schools Austin Voices for Education & Youth luncheon. Noon-1:30pm. Dell Children’s Medical Center Aud., 4900 Mueller Blvd. $35. www.austinvoices.org.
AISD BUDGET AND BOND MEETING See Tuesday. 6-8pm. Summitt Elementary, 12207 Brigadoon Ln. Free.
Thursday 25
SYMPOSIUM ON HEALTH CARE 8:05am-4pm. LBJ School Of Public Affairs, 2315 Red River. Free, but must rsvp: rsvp@texastribune.org.
Ongoing
PARKS & REC LIFEGUARD RECRUITMENT Also pool managers and swim instructors. Call to find out more. 400 Deep Eddy Ave., 974-9332. www.austintexas.gov/parks.
This article appears in April 19 • 2013.