For more events this week, see Community Listings.
THURSDAY, JULY 12
BIKES ACROSS BORDERS’ ANNUAL BICYCLE SHIPMENT TO CUBA Help support Bikes Across Borders and Pastors for Peace, who are ready to send their latest bike shipment to Cuba as part of their larger aim to build cross-cultural partnerships and encourage autonomous communities. 7-11pm. Rhizome Collective, 300 Allen, 385-3695. $5 suggested donation. www.bikesacrossborders.org.
FREE TAX SEMINAR The comptroller’s office offers guidance on available tax-assistance services and info on sales-tax forms, taxability issues, taxpayer responsibilities, and more. 6-8pm. William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress, Rm. 1.100. 463-4865. Free. www.window.state.tx.us.
SOUTHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING A bimonthly open forum for residents of the area bounded by Ben White, Manchaca, Stassney, and South First. Among issues for discussion: flood damage and recent burglaries. 7pm. Woodlawn Baptist Church, 4600 Manchaca. www.main.org/southwood.
FRIDAY, JULY 13
JOURNALISM & CITIZENSHIP: NEW AGENDAS is the first in a series of conferences sponsored by UT’s College of Communication. It brings diverse scholars together for two days of discussion on the leading issues in communications. UT campus, CMA 5.160, 471-7865. journalism.utexas.edu.
SATURDAY, JULY 14
BARTON SPRINGS MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY FORUM & FREE SWIM DAY The swimming is free, as is perusing the master-plan concepts at the open house (noon-5pm) and giving feedback at the forum (6-8pm). Barton Springs, 2101 Barton Springs Rd. www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonspringsmp.htm.
THE MOVEMENT: A SUMMIT FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES Part of a grassroots campaign aiming “to create an ongoing forum encouraging girls and women of all ages to change the way they look at and interact with one another.” Women of Bridges awards will be presented to Jody Conradt and Gail Rice of SafePlace. 11am-4pm. Texas Capitol, 305-8400.
SUNDAY, JULY 15
ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARDS will go to businesses, individuals, and nonprofits in Austin whose ethical standards surpass the rest. The ceremony won’t be till February 2008, but the deadline for nominations is today. To nominate someone, go to www.samaritan-center.org. 451-7337 x112.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
METROPOLITAN BREAKFAST CLUB Join former mayor and current state Sen. Kirk Watson. 7am. UT Club, Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium, sixth floor. $15 (members/first-time guests). www.mbcaustin.org.
REPORT FROM THE G8 PROTESTS includes a slide show by Lisa Fithian of last month’s G8 protests in Heiligendamm, Germany. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 407-6925. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org.
ONGOING
AISD SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSED YOUNG MEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY See www.austinisd.org/schools/ymla for more.
POLITICAL ASYLUM PROJECT OF AUSTIN seeks volunteers who speak both English and Spanish to help during Temporary Protected Status Clinics. Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays through July. PAPA, 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. #501, 478-0546 x214. www.main.org/papa.
This article appears in July 13 • 2007.