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6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Austin‘s longest running free concert series is in its 67th year! Showcasing the music and culture of Austin’s Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano, and Latino/a/e/x communities, this is a much loved tradition in East Austin. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers and gather on the outdoor "hillside” next to the Pan Am Recreation Center, 2100 E 3rd Street, Austin, 78702. This is a community event; LWVAA will be registering voters.

Join us registering and informing voters!

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Council Member Zo Qadri will review the proposed City of Austin budget for 2025 - 2026 and answer your questions. This is an opportunity for you to share your budget priorities for the city. Dinner will be provided. Austin Central Library Special Event Center, 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, 78701. This is a community event not affiliated with LWVAA.

6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action that marks the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing. On that day, we take up his call to "make good trouble" — to defend democracy and continue the fight for justice. Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 E 3rd Street, Austin, 78702. Note: This is a community event sponsored by Hands Off! Central Texas; LWVAA is a partner.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. (live and online) - Teach-in on the fight for voting rights in Texas, past and present. In person event at the Hutto Public Library, 500 W Live Oak Street, Hutto, 78634. Note: This is a community event sponsored by LWV of Williamson County, in partnership with NAACP Austin, the Texas Civil Rights Project, and the Austin Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Join us registering and informing voters!

Join us registering and informing voters!

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Council Member Krista Laine will review the City of Austin budget process and answer your questions. This is an opportunity for you to share your priorities for the 2025 - 2026 budget. Light refreshments will be served. Foundation Communities Lakeline Station, 13635 Rutledge Spur, Austin, 78717. This is a community event not affiliated with LWVAA.

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (online) - Staff from the City of Austin budget office will present the proposed City of Austin budget for FY 2025-2026, then Council Member Paige Ellis will take your questions. This is an opportunity for you to share your priorities for the city budget. WebEx meeting link will be shared upon registration. This is a community event not affiliated with LWVAA.

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Learn about the City of Austin proposed budget for FY 2025-2026 from Council Member Siegel and the City of Austin budget team. The town hall will begin with a 15-20 minute presentation from the city Budget Office, followed by a Q&A session. This is an opportunity for you to share your priorities for the city budget. Food and drink will be provided. ACC Northridge Campus, 1928 Stonehollow Dr, Austin, 78758. This is a community event not affiliated with LWVAA.

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Austin‘s longest running free concert series is in its 67th year! Showcasing the music and culture of Austin’s Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano, and Latino/a/e/x communities, this is a much loved tradition in East Austin. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers and gather on the outdoor "hillside” next to the Pan Am Recreation Center, 2100 E 3rd Street, Austin, 78702. This is a community event; LWVAA will be registering voters.

Join us registering and informing voters!

10:00 - 11:15 a.m. (webinar) - Second in the Democracy in Your Hands training series hosted by LWVUS. This session will focus on the challenging and ever-evolving conversations around issues. Whatever issue that speaks to voters and compels them to use their vote as their voice is the energy that LWVUS must harness to effect lasting change, to dispel apathy, and to breathe new life into our democracy. The Democracy in Your Hands series, occurring through the summer and early fall, will outline how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact.

7:00 p.m.: Examine barriers to voting faced by individuals with disabilities, language minorities, and other marginalized groups. Discuss LWVTX‘s role in promoting accessible voting practices and policies. Presented by LWV Texas.

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6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (in person and online) - Join Council Member José Velásquez over dinner for a presentation about the City of Austin proposed 2025 - 2026 budget, learn about District 3 priorities, and ask your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Montopolis Recreation Center, 1200 Montopolis Dr, Austin, 78741. A link to access the meeting online will be provided upon request. This is a community event not affiliated with LWVAA.

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Member Krista Laine will review the City of Austin budget process and answer your questions. This is an opportunity for you to share your priorities for the 2025 - 2026 budget. Light refreshments will be served. Spicewood Springs Branch Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, 78759. This is a community event not affiliated with LWVAA.

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Austin‘s longest running free concert series is in its 67th year! Showcasing the music and culture of Austin’s Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano, and Latino/a/e/x communities, this is a much loved tradition in East Austin. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers and gather on the outdoor "hillside” next to the Pan Am Recreation Center, 2100 E 3rd Street, Austin, 78702. This is a community event; LWVAA will be registering voters.

Join us registering and informing voters!

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Join Council Member Vanessa Fuentes over dinner to learn about the City of Austin 2025 - 2026 budget process, ask questions, connect with City resources, and share what matters most to you. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Uphaus Early Childhood Center, 5200 Freidrich Ln, Austin, 78744. This is a community event not affiliated with LWVAA.

6:00 p.m. - Part of Austin Film Society‘s Pan African Film Festival. The short film Dying to Vote recalls the history of voting in the United States and centers on the story of Vernon Dahmer, a civil rights leader in Mississippi who was killed for trying to register African Americans to vote. The documentary Born in the Struggle looks at the lives of children born to 1960s and ’70s Black Power activists, including Ras J. Baraka, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Fred Hampton Jr., and explores how their parents’ revolutionary commitments shaped their childhoods and inspired their own activism. AFS Cinema, 6406 N I-35, Suite 3100, Austin, 78752. Note: This is a community event; LWVAA is a promotional partner.

Join us registering and informing voters!

Join us registering and informing voters!

11:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (webinar) - Third in the Democracy in Your Hands training series hosted by LWVUS. What is the scope of each branch of government and why does understanding these roles matter in the long run? Join LWVUS for a conversation that takes a deep dive into why it’s important for voters to understand the purview of the executive branch, judicial branch, and legislative branch of government. Panelists will discuss why the distinction between branches of government matters, the history behind the separation of powers, and how expanding your knowledge can inform and influence your work in your state or local League. The Democracy in Your Hands series, occurring through the summer and early fall, will outline how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact.

7:00 p.m.: Address the importance of inclusive civic education that represents diverse histories and perspectives. Explore how LWVTX can advocate for equitable educational resources and curricula. Presented by LWV Texas.

10:00 - 11:15 a.m. (webinar) - Fourth in the Democracy in Your Hands training series hosted by LWVUS. Local election officials are the lifeblood of our democracy. They power our elections and provide access to the polls for voters across the country. In this session, you‘ll hear best practices on building relationships with local election officials. From experiences via voter services committees, to highlighting events that feature local election officials, this webinar will identify ways in which League leaders can get more engaged with local elections and the folks who administer them. The Democracy in Your Hands series, occurring through the summer and early fall, will outline how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact.

7:00 p.m.: Discuss how environmental issues disproportionately affect marginalized communities in Texas. Explore LWVTX‘s role in advocating for environmental justice and equitable health outcomes. Presented by LWV Texas.

2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (webinar) - Fifth in the Democracy in Your Hands training series hosted by LWVUS. Building coalitions means being reflective, resonant, and responsive to the needs of our community. This session will feature a conversation on what intentional coalition-building looks like. How do you build relationships with similar “fight for democracy” organizations that speak to inclusion, expanding access and opportunity, and make space for all of those looking for a seat at the table? The Democracy in Your Hands series, occurring through the summer and early fall, will outline how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact.

7:00 p.m.: Recognize Indigenous Peoples‘ Day by exploring the challenges Native American communities face in civic engagement. Discuss strategies to support Indigenous representation and participation in the democratic process. Presented by LWV Texas.

Join us in commemorating the birthday of Oveta Culp Hobby. Oveta was the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, first Director of the Women‘s Army Corps, and a Chairperson of the Board of the Houston Post. Her husband, William Hobby, was the Texas Governor who signed the law allowing women in Texas to vote in a primary election.