Thursday 12

SAVE OUR SPRINGS HOLIDAY PAR­TY SOS promises the most rockin’ holiday party and silent auction yet. 6pm-12mid. Mercury Hall, 615 Cardinal. Free. www.sosalliance.org.

Friday 13

CAN END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION The Community Advancement Network awards Travis Co. Judge Sam Biscoe. 3-4:30pm. Free. www.caction.org.

FACES OF AUSTIN COMPETITION Annual contest is looking for films inspired by Austin life. Winners will premiere during SXSW. Through Jan. 21. www.austintexas.gov/facesofaustin.

Saturday 14

LPFM RADIO RECEPTION Mingle with low-power FM radio applicants, and discuss the future of Austin community radio. 11am-2pm. Work­ers Defense Project, 5604 Manor Rd. Free. www.facebook.com/austinairwaves.

NO MORE SILENCE A Call for Remembrance and Resolve on the anniversary of the New­town school shooting massacre in Connecticut. 2:30pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.momsdemandaction.org.

Need Health Coverage? APL brings you certified assistance. Noon-4pm. Ruiz Library, 1600 Grove. library.austintexas.gov.

Sunday 15

WORKERS DEFENSE PROJ­ECT CHRISTMAS PARTY WDP invites the community to celebrate a posada, complete with singing and a piñata. 5-8pm. Workers Defense Project, 5604 Manor Rd. Free. jazmin@workersdefense.org.

Monday 16

AISD BOARD MEETING Weigh in on the future of Austin education. 6:30pm. AISD Admin. Center, 1111 W. Sixth. www.austinisd.org.

Thursday 19

PREVENT CLASHES WITH COYOTES The Humane Society partners with the city in response to recent coyote sightings. Seminar includes tips for protecting pets and more. 7-8:30pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second. Free. www.humanesociety.org.

BIZOPEN ORIENTATION Get a free general overview of the potential steps in the City of Austin’s development process. One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. Free with registration. www.austinsmallbiz.com.

Ongoing

CHANGES IN HEALTH CARE – HAVE YOUR QUES­TIONS ANSWERED AND GET ENROLLED Trained volunteers help you figure out which plan works for you. Through Dec. 15. Various locations (see website), 512/610-7374. Free. www.insurecentraltexas.org.

This article appears in December 13 • 2013.

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