Thursday 22

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TRAINING Annual training sessions to educate the public about the city’s development process. Environmental review walkthrough: 10am. Tree planting techniques: 1:30pm. Development Assistance Center nuts and bolts: 3pm. One Tex­as Center,
505 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-2698. Free. www.austintexas.gov.

WATERSHED ORDINANCE The Lower Colorado River Authority is currently reviewing the Highland Lakes watershed ordinance. Weigh in, either in person or via email. 6-8pm. Spicewood Elementary, 1005 Spur 191. Free. hlwo@lcra.org, www.lcra.org.

“THE NEXT AMERICAN REVOLUTION: BEYOND CORPORATE CAPITALISM & STATE SOCIALISM” Cooperation Texas hosts a screening of a new film featuring historian and economist Gar Alperovitz, offering examples of co-ops and land trusts that look to a sustainable future. 7pm. 5604 Manor Rd., 5604 Manor Rd. Free. www.facebook.com/events/591630580877651.

Saturday 24

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH AND SAFETY FAIR Learn about AISD’s programs and services. Also booster-seat fittings, school-zone safety lessons, free immunizations, and more than 2,000 free backpacks. Free shuttle from various locations; see online. 9am-noon. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez. Free. www.austinisd.org/bash.

Tuesday 27

TEXAS GROUNDWATER SUMMIT Over 50 industry leaders and experts will present at this three-day event. Sessions will provide an in-depth look at crucial topics surrounding groundwater management and statewide water planning efforts. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1001 E. McCarty Ln., San Marcos. $450. www.texasgroundwatersummit.com.

Wednesday 28

REDISTRICTING COMMISSION: PRECINCT FOUR PUBLIC INPUT Now’s your chance to help the Inde­pendent Citizens Redistricting Commission draw the maps for geographic single-member City Council districts. 6:30pm. ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney. www.austintexas.gov/10-one.

Thursday 29

“TRAYVON MARTIN: IS JUSTICE BLIND?” Huston-Tillotson hosts community leaders in an effort to address educational, social, and economic opportunities for young minority males. Panelists include Austin NAACP Pres. Nelson Linder, Travis County Assistant D.A. Gary Cobb, and APD Chief Art Acevedo. 7pm. HTU King-Seabrook Chapel, 900 Chicon. Free. www.htu.edu.

This article appears in August 23 • 2013.

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