Thursday 25
BIZOPEN ORIENTATION You have a great business idea. Now what? Part 2 of the BizAid Start-Up session. (See Tuesday).
Friday 26
AUSTINITES FOR GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION HAPPY HOUR Join like-minded Austinites in discussing the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Half of everything spent will be matched by an anonymous donor. 5:30-7pm. Opal Divine’s Penn Field, 3601-K S. Congress, 512/707-0237. Free. www.trustaustin.org.
Saturday 27
FESTIVAL OF HEARTS The Tender Heart Foundation, serving underprivileged women and children in India, will introduce themselves with a humanitarian educational symposium, a world music dance party, and a minicarnival all in one. 6pm. CTC Garden, 1102 Cesar Chavez. Free. www.festivalofhearts.com.
BUILDING A REVOLUTIONARY ANARCHISM Activist Colin O’Malley speaks on how to bring the anarchist movement closer to home. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 512/407-6925. Free. www.facebook.com/events/220350241447298/.
Tuesday 30
BIZAID BUSINESS ORIENTATION BizAid Business Orientation provides a general overview to opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth. Registration is required. 9am. Entrepreneur Center of Austin, 4029 Capital of TX Hwy. S. #110, 512/974-7800. Free. www.austinsmallbiz.com.
ALTERNATIVE FINANCING & MICROLOANS Financing session aims to educate on SBA’s Guaranty Loan Programs and other resources available for the small business community. Registration is required. Noon. Entrepreneur Center of Austin, 4029 Capital of TX Hwy. S. #110, 512/974-7800. Free. www.austinsmallbiz.com.
Wednesday 31
SMOKE-FREE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING FORUM Property owners and managers considering smoke-free policies are invited to learn about the benefits of going smoke-free and the legal ability to pass a smoke-free policy. 10:30am. Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina, 512/974-6464. Free. www.livetobaccofreeaustin.org/housing.php.
Thursday 01
THE FUTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN EAST AUSTIN Join stakeholders for a session focused on what East Austin is doing regarding affordable housing, how individuals can qualify, and how the community can get involved in the process. 6:30-8pm. Southwest Key Programs, 6002 Jain, 512-949-2678. Free. www.swkey.org.
Ongoing
CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON BIKE SHARE STATIONS The city’s Public Works Department and nonprofit Bike Share of Austin are asking for help in identifying potential locations for bike share locations. Through Aug. 31. www.votebikeshareaustin.com.
FOR THE CHILDREN SCHOOL SUPPLY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN Help local Pre K-4th grade students start the school year on a happy note by donating funds for new school supplies. For the Children buy in bulk to make the most of your dollar. Through Aug. 28. www.schoolsuppliesforthechildren.org.
VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR TRAINING Learn how to register voters and get deputized on the spot by Travis County Tax Assessor/Collector Bruce Elfant. Through Aug. 31. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover, 512/452-6168. Free. www.volunteerdep.registrartraining@gmail.com.
This article appears in July 26 • 2013.