Thursday15

BARTHOLOMEW PARK MASTER PLAN MEETING Memorial United Methodist Church, 6100 Berkman. 6-8pm. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/bartholomewmp.htm.

SUMMER IN THE CITY SPEAKER SERIES presents a discussion on the implementation of health care reform in Texas. 7:30pm. Dell Jewish Community Hall, 7300 Hart, 735-8012. www.shalomaustin.org.

Saturday17

JOSHUA LONG The author of Weird City takes a look at Austin’s struggle with its countercultural and new-market identities. 3pm. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050. www.bookpeople.com.

STRAMARAMA 2010 A fundraiser for State Rep. Mark Strama with music and volleyball. 5-7pm. Hanover’s, 108 E. Main St., Pflugerville, 713/410-9995. $10 (free, students). www.markstrama.com.

WINDSOR PARK BRANCH LIBRARY 10TH ANNIVERSARY Performances, garden tours, kids’ activities, and more. 10am-2pm. 5833 West­min­ster, 974-9840. Free. www.cityofaustin.org/library.

Sunday18

CONFRONTING COLLAPSE THROUGH ART Join singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson for a discussion of creativity as a coping mechanism for facing ecological crises and other grand struggles. 6pm. 5604 Manor Rd. Free. www.thirdcoastactivist.org.

JULIE ANN GONZALEZ FUNDRAISER The Gon­zal­ez family hosts a get-together with music and food to raise funds to investigate Julie Ann’s disappearance. Noon-5pm. $20. Verdes Mexican Paril­la, 16018 Hamilton Pool Rd. www.julieanngonzalez.com.

FUNDRAISER FOR BARR MANSION This artisan food feast benefits the Artisan Ball­room, recently destroyed by fire. 5-8pm. Texas Disposal Sys­tems Exotic Game Ranch, 11508 Carl Rd., Creed­moor, 939-9776. $40. www.farmhousedelivery.com.

Monday19

ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE EDUCATION hosts an all-ages multimedia presentation. 7pm. Windsor Park Branch Library, 5833 Westminster, 974-9840. Free.

Tuesday20

PUBLIC FORUM: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Join a discussion on housing and other support services for Austinites dealing with homelessness, health issues, and developmental disabilities. 9-11am. City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.integralcare.org.

SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS MEETING on how to make Burnet Road and North Lamar more inviting. 6:30-8pm. Village Christian Apart­ments Activity Room, 7925 Rockwood. www.snaustin.org.

Thursday22

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LUNCHEON The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts this panel of experts led by Brewster McCracken, discussing the economic impact of going carbon-free. 11:30am-1pm. Holiday Inn – Town Lake, 20 N. I-35, 476-7502, 323-5466. Free. www.gahcc.org.

ST. JOHN/CORONADO HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN MEETING 6:30-8:30pm. Pickle Elementary School, 1101 Wheatley. www.cityofaustin.org/planning/neighborhood/sj_ch.htm.

Ongoing

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INFORMATION CENTER Finding it hard to keep up with all of the city of Austin’s 56 boards and commissions? See agendas, meeting minutes, and more at www.cityofaustin.org/cityclerk/bc_info_center.htm.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PRO­GRAM In light of the U.S. Department of Transpor­tation’s proposed changes to this federal program, the city invites local disadvantaged small-business owners to comment at www.cityofaustin.org/smbr.

CAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL The Community Action Network helps provide for the health, educational, and economic well-being of Central Tex­ans in need and needs new members to serve three-year terms on its community council. Call Mary Dodd at 414-0326, or see www.caction.org.

SCOOP THE POOP CAMPAIGN The city wants ideas on how to protect waterways from pet waste and keep public areas (and soles of feet) poop-free. Submit feedback at www.scoopthepoopaustin.org.

This article appears in July 16 • 2010.

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