Thursday 25

PROPERTY TAX FORUM Chief Appraiser Marya Crigler and Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant present information about the appraisal process, exemptions and deferrals, payment plans, and the deadlines all property owners should know. 6pm. Carver Library, 1161 Angelina. Free. tax_office@co.travis.tx.us.

AUSTERITY: THEY SAY CUT BACK, WE SAY FIGHT BACK! Organize against state and local austerity measures with the International Socialist Organization. Participants will brainstorm ways to win favorable reforms and more equitable taxation. 7pm. Carver Library, 1161 Angelina. Free. www.austiniso.org.

Friday 26

DIGITAL INCLUSION CON­FER­ENCE The Texas Connects Coalition looks for ways to bring technology to underserved communities. Lunch is provided on both days. Seating is limited. 8:30am-4:45pm. Bass Lecture Hall, UT campus, Red River between Manor & 26th. $50. www.txc2.org.

SEAHOLM INTAKE FACILITY OPEN HOUSE Share your ideas on how to re-use the Seaholm Intake Facility. Free parking and shuttle service available at City Hall. No parking or drop off is allowed on-site. 5-7pm. Seaholm Intake Facility, 787 W. Cesar Chavez. Free. www.austintexas.gov.

Saturday 27

DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY Safely dispose of expired and unwanted prescription medications. A full list of area participating sites is available online. 10am-2pm. Various locations. Free. www.dea.gov.

DÍA DE LA FAMILIA ACC hosts a bilingual, multicultural event to provide info on admissions, financial aid, and adult education, including ESL and GED programs. Also food, games, and music from Los Texas Wranglers. 11am-2pm. ACC River­side Campus, 1020 Grove. www.austincc.edu/elcentro.

POVERTY SIMULATION Learn about the realities of life with a shortage of money. Simulation participants will role-play the lives of low-income families, from single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens trying to survive on Social Security. 1-4pm. Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, 9508 Great Hills Trail. Free. www.tllc.org.

DIGITAL INCLUSION CONFERENCE (See Friday.)

SEAHOLM OPEN HOUSE (See Friday.)

Tuesday 30

PROPERTY TAX FORUM (See Thurs­day.) 6pm. Millwood Library, 12500 Amherst. Free. tax_office@co.travis.tx.us.

Thursday 02

A CONVERSATION WITH AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER TODD STAPLES Have coffee and conversation with Texas’ agriculture commissioner Todd Staples, one of the candidates in the 2014 lieutenant governor race. RSVP required. 7:30am. Austin Club, 110 E. Ninth. Free with RSVP. rsvp@texastribune.org, www.texastribune.org.

CREATING WALKABLE URBAN PLACES Learn how to make your neighborhood safe, attractive, and walkable with America Walks’ Scott Bricker and the City of Austin. 6-8pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second. Free. www.austintexas.gov.

This article appears in April 26 • 2013.

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