Thursday 01

THE FUTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN EAST AUSTIN As more and more people move to Austin, some residents are being squeezed out. 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. 6:30-8pm. Southwest Key Programs,
6002 Jain. Free. www.swkey.org.

IMMIGRATION REFORM: FROM THE GRASSROOTS TO CAPITOL HILL Esther Reyes, executive director of the Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition, will speak about the current status of the immigration reform legislation. 7pm.
5604 Manor Rd. Free.

Saturday 03

BACK 2 SCHOOL SAFETY BASH Join the Sheriff’s Office for a day of back-to-school exhibits and services. Youth can interact with officers to learn about bicycle safety, have hands-on learning experience with several Sheriff’s Office units, and even participate in a forensic fingerprint demonstration. Think of it as CSI: Austin. 10am-1pm. Sheriff’s Office West Command Center, 3800 Hudson Bend. Free. kelly.page@co.travis.tx.us.

Monday 05

TEXAS INMATE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION MEETING Get your questions about the Texas Department of Criminal Justice answered the first Monday of each month. Sunrise Community Church, 4430 Manchaca. Free. www.tifa.org.

Tuesday 06

AISD Performing Arts Center GroundbreakinG Groundbreaking and construction preview, plus an all-city band comprised of 11 high schools will perform together for the first time since 2006. 6:30pm. Browning Hangar, 4209 Airport Blvd.

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 kiosks. Participants can also weigh in on the color of the bikes. We’re going with red. Through Aug. 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.

URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REQUEST FOR Public INPUT The Urban Forestry Board is working closely with the city’s urban forester, Angela Hanson, and staff from many city departments to develop Austin’s first comprehensive urban forest plan for all trees and vegetation in public spaces. Sounds shady. Through Aug. 13. www.austinurbanforestry.org.

This article appears in August 2 • 2013.

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