Thursday 04

Foro Urgente: Under­stand­ing the Humani­tar­ian Crisis on the Border Teresa Lozano Long Institute-spon­sored forum addressing the humanitarian crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border – exploring state and federal government responses, and the efforts of local organizations to advocate for immigrants who are detained. A reception will follow the discussion. 5-9pm. Texas Union Building, Santa Rita Suite 3.502, 2400 Guadalupe. www.fb.com/UTLLILAS.

From Here To There: Setting A Path For Austin’s Code Dan Parolek of Opticos Design and others from the CodeNEXT Team present their recommended approach for reorganizing and rewriting our Land Development Code in a way that advances the goals of Imagine Austin. 6-8:30pm. UT Thompson Conference Center Aud., 2405 Robert Dedman Dr. Free. www.austintexas.gov/blog/codenews-no-13.

Friday 05

ETHICS REVIEW COM­MIS­SION Special Called Meeting. The Commis­sion will convene a preliminary hearing to consider a complaint filed by Stefan Wray against Susana Almanza alleging violations of City Code, Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance). 6pm. One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. www.austintexas.gov.

First Day to Apply for a Ballot by Mail To vote by mail, you must first apply for a ballot. The Travis County Clerk’s office only sends out applications or ballots with a specific request from the voter. Applications may be downloaded online, and must be received by Oct. 24. Visit the website or call 512/238-VOTE for more info. Travis County Early Voting Clerk, POB 149325, Austin, TX 78714. www.austintexas.gov/vote.

Saturday 06

READY WHEN YOU ARE Learn about reproductive health, STI testing, and birth control options, all while enjoying free snacks! 8am-2:30pm. Planned Parenthood, 1823 E. Seventh. www.austinbirthcontrol.org.

Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training Would you like to register people to vote? Get trained and deputized! Please RSVP, including “VDR Training” in the subject line. Free. Saturdays, 10am. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover. maptrick@gmail.com.

Thursday 11

9/11 Service Event: Inside Books Project Volunteers open letters from inmates, select books to fit the request, and make packages to send back to each inmate. It’s intimate and rewarding work that helps foster literacy, education, and a sense of connection with the outside world in the prisoners you help. 7-11pm. Space12, 3121 E. 12th, 512/524-7128. www.insidebooksproject.org.

Ongoing

Call for Names for the Zilker Park Clubhouse and PARD Main Office. Public comment period continues through Sept. 29. www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation.

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