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FRIDAY 05
NATIONAL YOUNG WOMEN’S DAY OF ACTION Lunch, discuss, and celebrate true feminism in this UT-sponsored event. Noon-2pm. Student Services Building, 100 W. 26th, 232-1831. gsc@uts.cc.utexas.edu.
SATURDAY 06
AUSTIN AFFORDABLE-HOUSING CRISIS GRASSROOTS ASSEMBLY Find out more about affordability issues and what you can do about it. 1-3pm. Mitchie’s Gallery, 6406 N. I-35, 249-0716. Free. cleanair999@yahoo.com, www.austinhousingpinch.com.
CARAVAN TO PROTEST VAL VERDE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Join activist Diane Wilson, the Texas Jail Project, and Grassroots Leadership on a trip to Del Rio to protest the mistreatment of prisoners at Val Verde. E-mail for details. 8am. susie@texasjailproject.org.
CHADZFEST INTER-DEPENDENCE DAY CONFAB Take positive action within your community, regardless of party affiliation, with help from the Coffee Cup Citizens. Join them for a celebration of citizen involvement and empowerment. 9:30am-noon. Eternal Way Center, 1122 S. Lamar, 698-9027. Free.
LET FREEDOM SING GALA features silent and live auctions, with music from Ruthie Foster and Skyrocket! Benefits the Texas Freedom Network. 7:30-10pm. La Zona Rosa, 612 W. Fourth, 472-2293. $50. www.tfn.org.
PROJECT BEAT: BRIDGING, ENRICHING, ADVANCING TOGETHER Monthly roundtable discussion encouraging community dialogue about race. First Saturdays, 9-11:30am. St. James’ Episcopal Church, 3701 E. MLK, 926-6339. www.stjamesaustin.org.
STOP THE KILLINGS IN JUAREZ Join Amnesty International for a presentation from El Paso Times reporter Diana Washington about the ongoing, brutal killings of women in Juarez, Mexico. Latin at Heart plays; proceeds benefit victims’ family support group Amigos de las Mujeres de Juarez. 7pm-12mid. Jovita’s, 1619 S. First, 447-7825.
SUNDAY 07
TRAVIS COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE & CELEBRATION The Oct. 9 registration deadline is just two days away. Celebrate registration with giveaways, informational booths, and music from Opposite Day, Bee vs. Moth, Pete McPherson, Grubdog Mitchell, and more. 4-11pm. Travis County Voter Registrar, 5501 Airport. Free.
TUESDAY 09
UNVEILING OF THE CESAR CHAVEZ STATUE This new West Mall statue was created by artist Pablo Eduardo. U.S. Department of Education’s Sara Martinez Tucker will speak. 11am-1pm. UT-Austin, 475-7847. Free. www.utexas.edu/opa/news.html.
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE Last day to register to vote in November’s election. The Tax Assessor-Collector Office (5501 Airport) will be open until 12mid. (Update name or address changes online at www.state.tx.us/NASApp/sos/SOSACManager.) 854-9473. www.traviscountytax.org/goVotersRegistration.do.
WEDNESDAY 10
BUS RIDERS UNION-ATX Join fellow bus riders to discuss keeping Cap Metro fares affordable. 7pm. Victory Grill, 1104 E. 11th, 220-8227. info@busridersunionatx.org.
CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE MEETING explores the feasibility of different City Council districting options for Austin. The public is invited to discuss and provide feedback. 5-7:30pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 974-7593. Free. leslie.schneiweiss@ci.austin.tx.us, www.ci.austin.tx.us/charter.
SEVEN STRAIGHT NIGHTS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS Join Soulforce and Atticus Circle on the Capitol grounds for an all-night vigil in support of the LGBT community, with kids activities, live music, a candlelight vigil, and an early-morning meeting with elected officials. See left for more details. 6pm-7am. Texas Capitol. www.sevenstraightnights.org.
THURSDAY 11
ANTONIA JUHASZ talks about her book The Bush Agenda: Invading the World One Economy at a Time. 7pm. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050. Free.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: IMMIGRANTS & JUVENILES The Political Asylum Project of Austin invites the law-enforcement community, medical providers, and other concerned citizens to this annual Community and Professional Education Conference on Family Violence. 9am-4pm. Fountains Reception Hall, 10450 Hwy. 183 S., Lockhart, 396-3404 x246. $20. www.hcwc.org/calendar.htm.
ONGOING
DIPLOMAS FOR VETERANS AISD is awarding diplomas to those who left high school to serve in World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Apply by Oct. 12 to participate in the November graduation ceremony. Call 414-0112 to request an application.
TOWN MEETINGS HOSTED BY REP. DONNA HOWARD Informal meetings address issues concerning residents of House District 48. Wed., Oct. 10, 6-8pm, Westbank Community Library, 1309 Westbank. Sat., Oct. 13, 10am-noon, Travis Co. Northwest Rural Community Center, 18649 FM 1431. Thu., Oct. 18, 6-8pm; Howson Library, 2500 Exposition.
This article appears in October 5 • 2007.