Thursday 20

RALLY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY Join the Austin Beyond Coal campaign in ramping up efforts to convince City Council to take action towards closing the Fayette coal plant. 5-6:30pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second. Free. content.sierraclub.org/coal/texas.

STORIES OF SOLIDARITY AND STRUG­GLE ON THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER An evening benefiting Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera’s legal fund and their Mexican partners, the Border Committee of Workers. A short film, food, music, dancing, and brief presentations by members of the Acuña 11, who were arrested in April while visiting Mexican maquiladora workers. 6:30-8:30pm. Friends Meeting House of Austin, 3701 E. MLK. Free. www.facebook.com/groups/112390192140279.

Saturday 22

GET COVERED AMERICA KICKOFF RALLY With more people uninsured than in any other state, Texas has a lot to learn about Obamacare. Join the campaign to raise awareness and engage consumers about the benefits of health insurance coverage and what options are now available. 10-10:30am. Austin City Hall Plaza, 300 W. Cesar Chavez. Free. www.getcoveredamerica.org.

PHOTOJOURNALISM CRASH COURSE FOR ACTIVISTS The Chronicle‘s own John Anderson teaches a course on using photography for the greater good. Topics include basic composition, ethics, and the role of photojournalistic activism. No equipment required. 10am-1pm. 5604 Manor, 512/391-2305. Free. www.5604manor.org.

WORLD REFUGEE DAY Show our newest citizens some Texas hospitality. Celebrate Central Texas’ dynamic cultural mix with live music, family-friendly activities, and storytelling. Naturaliza­tion ceremony at noon. 10:30am-3pm. Bullock History Museum, 1800 N. Congress. Free. www.thestoryoftexas.com.

Sunday 23

SABER ES PODER AWARDS U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro keynotes this reception and dinner for Hispanic Scholarship Consort­ium scholars, alumni, and community leaders. Tick­ets and sponsorships available online. 5pm. Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Con­gress. $50-$100. www.hsc.ticketbud.com/texas-leadership-pipeline.

Thursday 27

COOPERATION TEXAS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION This local nonprofit is 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.

Ongoing

NOMINATION CALL FOR 2013 AUS­TIN ACCESS AWARDS Nominate your favorite Austin business that ensures customers with disabilities feel welcome. Criteria and nomination form available online. Through July 11. Free. www.austintexas.gov/austinaccessawards.

This article appears in June 21 • 2013.

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