Thursday08
HYDE PARK HISTORICAL DISTRICT MEETING Discuss design standards for this proposed local historic district. 6:30pm. City Hall, 301 W. Second.
TRANSITION AUSTIN MEETING Join this group trying to make a smooth transition from an oil-based society to a more sustainable future. 7pm. Lars Stanley Studio, 1901 E.M. Franklin. Free. www.transitionaustin.org.
Friday09
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Which local businesses deserve an Access Award this year? Last day to submit nominations at www.cityofaustin.org/ada/access_nomform.htm.
CITY BUDGET SURVEY: LAST DAY Which programs should make the cut in the next city budget? This is the last day to submit your feedback: www.cityofaustin.org/citymgr/budget_input.htm.
IVAW CONVENTION Iraq Veterans Against the War hosts three days of workshops, panels, and meetings. Fri.-Sun., July 9-11. Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon, 505-3139. $100 ($75, members). www.ivaw.org.
Sunday11
AU GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING The Austin chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State gathers to keep God out of government. 4pm. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, 280-6950. Free. www.au.org.
‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Austin literary lights celebrate an American classic and discuss its impact on their lives. 7pm. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050.
WORLD CUP FINAL WITH WDP Watch the final game and support the efforts of the Workers Defense Project. 1:30pm. 5604 Manor Rd. $5 suggested donation. www.workersdefense.org.
Monday12
YOUR THOUGHTS ON NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The city needs feedback on funding priorities for housing, community and economic development, and public services for 2010-2011. Today’s the last day to submit comments: www.cityofaustin.org/housing.
Wednesday14
HERITAGE HILLS/WINDSOR HILLS ZONING WORKSHOP 6:30-8:45pm. Garcia Recreation Center, 1201 E. Rundberg. www.cityofaustin.org/planning/neighborhood/heritage_hills.htm.
ROBERT PERKINSON The author of Texas Tough takes a look at the Texas prison system. 7pm. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050.
Thursday15
BARTHOLOMEW PARK MASTER PLAN MEETING Memorial United Methodist Church, 6100 Berkman. 6-8pm. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/bartholomewmp.htm.
INDUSTRY COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT MEETING Hear a talk from L’oreal Stepney of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality‘s Office of Water. 9:30am. Club Hotel by Doubletree, 1617 N. I-35, 281/290-0190. Free for first-time attendees. www.ice-texas.org.
SUMMER IN THE CITY SPEAKER SERIES presents Implementing Healthcare Reform in the Lone Star State: Will Texas Fall in Line? 7:30pm. Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart, 735-8012. www.shalomaustin.org.
Ongoing
CALL FOR DONATIONS: CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION The center is seeking toiletries, bedsheets, towels, and baby formula to help families in need following a traumatic event. Center for Child Protection, 8509 FM 969, Bldg. 2, 472-1164. www.centerforchildprotection.org.
NEW IMAGINE AUSTIN SURVEY The city never tires of hearing your thoughts on the comprehensive plan: www.imagineaustin.net/survey.htm.
SONG/POETRY CONTEST: SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS WATCH Write original songs and poems in protest of the School of the Americas, the controversial military school in Fort Benning, Georgia, that trains Latin American soldiers. Deadline: Sept. 16. www.soaw-austin.org.
TEXAS TRANSPARENCY See how Texas is spending your tax money: www.texastransparency.org.
TEXAS TREASURE: INSIDE OUR GOVERNOR’S MANSION An exhibit exploring the home of Texas’ first families, going back 154 years. Through Aug. 1. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum,
1800 Congress. $4-7. www.thestoryoftexas.com.
This article appears in July 9 • 2010.