Friday 18
2013 LATINO SUMMIT: FRAMING A LATINO POLICY AGENDA Latino leaders focus on public policy. 6-9pm. Texas Capitol Aud. Free. luis.figueroa@senate.state.tx.us.
BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH FORGIVENESS Travis Co. Sheriff’s Office hosts monthly book discussion series. 6-8pm. Mt. Zion Action & Resource Center, 2951 E. 14th.
STOP AND TALK … AND WE’LL LISTEN Panel Lawyers and community advocates discuss policing in Austin. 6-8pm. Friends Meeting House, 3701 E. MLK. Free. www.texasafterviolence.org.
Saturday 19
COLONY PARK community planning kickoff workshop Brainstorm ways to turn a vacant plot into a commercial hub. Free barbecue lunch.
9am-1pm. PARD Multipurpose Facility, 7201 Colony Loop. www.colonyparkatx.org.
STOP AND TALK … AND WE’LL LISTEN WORKSHOPS Record stories about APD encounters in a mobile story booth. Creativity builds bridges. 10am-5:30pm. Friends Meeting House, 3701 E. MLK. www.texasafterviolence.org.
WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITING EVENT Learn about APD career paths and promotion opportunities. 10am-1pm. Cornerstone Church, 1101 Reinli. Free. www.apdrecruiting.org.
2013 LATINO SUMMIT (See Friday.)
Sunday 20
DAY OF EDUCATION Learn more about the restrictive Texas abortion law, and what you can do to fight it. Noon-5pm. The North Door, 502 Brushy. Free. www.ndvenue.com.
THE MONTHLY CYCLE: AFTER TILLER AT CINEMA EAST Fundraiser for Stigma Relief Fund, helping women with financial access abortion care. 8-11pm. American Legion Travis Post 76, 404 Atlanta St. Free.
Tuesday 22
SOUTHERN FOOD MATTERS: Race, Class, & Gender in Tomatoes, Biscuits, & Greens Elizabeth Engelhardt discusses why food matters. 6:30-8pm. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe.
Thursday 24
MOPAC INTERSECTIONS OPEN HOUSE MEET AND GREET Forum to provide input or learn more about the MoPac Intersections Environmental Study. 10am-7pm. Parkside Village, 5701 Slaughter. Free. www.mopacsouth.com.
This article appears in October 18 • 2013.