Res Publica

Thursday25

EAST RIVERSIDE CORRIDOR PRESENTA­TION Do you care about open space, bike lanes, mass transit options, and other features along East Riverside? Tonight's meeting offers a chance to take part in the master planning of that busy corridor. 6-8:30pm. Austin Community College, 1020 Grove, Bldg. G, Rm. 8100, 974-2856. www.eastriversidecorridor.com.

ECO-CHANGE EXCHANGE Local environmental groups gather to share news of their efforts and help set priorities for City Hall. 5:30-9pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.austineconetwork.org.

GREAT PUBLIC SPACES SUMMIT An all-day action session designed to figure out what's great (and what's not) about Austin's public spaces. 9am-5pm. Mexican American Cultural Cen­ter, 600 River St. $20-40. www.centraltexascnu.org.

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Friday26

COMMUNITY AWARDS EVENT A semiformal celebrating the community's accomplishments during the past year. 6pm. Doris Miller Auditorium, 2300 Rosewood, 413-5681. $20.

FAN FARE FRIDAY Help keep Austin's elderly cool this summer: Bring a new fan (or money), and drop in on this 12-hour concert hosted by Family Eldercare. 7am-7pm. Threadgill's World HQ, 301 W. Riverside. www.familyeldercare.org.

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Saturday27

FREEDOM MARCH Show your support for a death-penalty moratorium, and help raise awareness about wrongful convictions by joining marchers to a rally at the Capitol. 9-11am. Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe.

LEAN ON ME Bring canes, walkers, and crutches to this rally for health-care-reform awareness. 4-6pm. Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress.

MEET THE FACE OF GI RESISTANCE Soldier Victor Agosto discusses his refusal to follow any orders supporting the occupation of Afghanistan. 7-9pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 407-6925. Free. www.underthehoodcafe.org.

URBAN ROOTS SUMMER FARM FEST The kids in Youth Launch's Urban Roots program show off their knowledge of sustainable agriculture with farm tours, compost demo, and more. 9am-noon. Hands of the Earth Farm, 7651 Delwau, 342-0424. Free. www.youthlaunch.org/news/farmfest.php.

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Sunday28

FAST FOR OUR FUTURE The director of the Texas Climate Emergency Campaign discusses the value of fasting in the creation of a safe and stable world; stick around for yoga afterward. 3pm. Carver Library, 1161 Angelina, 292-8093. Free.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM Police Monitor Cliff Brown discusses his role at the Austin Police Department. 11:30am. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover, 452-6168. Free. www.austinuu.org.

STONEWALL 40 AUSTIN An evening of music and entertainment to commemorate the 40 years of LGBT struggle since the Stonewall riots. 4pm. Rusty Spurs, 405 E. Seventh, 482-9002. $35 ($25, advance). www.equalitytexas.org.

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Monday29

PUBLIC HEARING: HOUSING/COMMUN­ITY DEVELOPMENT Help the city prioritize community needs related to housing, economic development, and public services. 6:30pm. City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.cityofaustin.org/housing.

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Tuesday30

BUDGET TOWN HALL MEETING Help shape Austin's 2010 budget priorities by participating in this community discussion. 6:30pm. Givens Rec Center, 3811 E. 12th. www.cityofaustin.org/budget.

PLACES AND SPACES THAT MATTER showcases the Round Rock places and spaces worthy of preservation. 5pm. Allen R. Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad, Bldg. 2, Round Rock, 512/218-5422. www.roundrocktexas.gov.

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Ongoing

ACCESS AWARDS NOMINATIONS On this 19th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Mayor's Committee for People With Disabil­i­ties requests nominations of businesses that strive to be accessible to everyone. www.cityofaustin.org/ada/access_nomform.htm. Deadline: July 9.

CLEANTECH GLOBAL 100 AWARDS Who belongs on a list of the world's 100 most promising private clean technology companies? Submit nominations at www.cleantech.com. Deadline: June 30.

HEALTHY WOMEN, HEALTHY FAMILIES Help gather info and stories about the state of women's health in Texas. Go online and take the survey, or share a story about a health-care challenge you've faced. The group hopes to take these stories and figures to the Legislature to raise awareness of Texas women's health issues. 462-1661. www.healthywomenhealthyfamilies.org.