First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin

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January 2010 Public Affairs Forum

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin

4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756

512-452-6168, No Charge, www.austinuu.org

Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm

Sun., June 6^th,  Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell “My First Year as Austin Mayor”

Lee Leffingwell is an Austin native.  He grew-up in South Austin.  Lee served as an officer and pilot in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was a pilot for Delta Airlines for 30 years.  After retiring from Delta, Lee became a full-time community volunteer in Austin, with a focus on Environmental issues.  He served 5 years on Austin’s Environmental Board.  In 2005 he was elected Council Member, and re-elected in 2008.  In 2009 he was elected Mayor of Austin.  Join us for this exciting speech and Q&A into the Mayor’s 1^st year and a view into what’s to expect in Austin going forward!

Sun., June 13^th, Karen Kreps, author of “Intimacies; Secrets of Love, Sex & Romance”

You may know Karen Kreps from her candid explorations of intimacy in her weekly column that appeared in “The Good Life Magazine” for over 7 years.  She’s also hosted hundreds of discussion groups about love at BookPeople.  Her work has been published in national magazines, newspapers, and online sources.  Karen has a Master of Arts Degree in Cinema Studies from New York University and works as an independent producer of creative web content and social media.  Learn more about her book at www.trueintimacies.com and her social media at www.netingenuity.com.  Bring your open-mind and sense of humor for this fascinating interactive exploration of true intimacy, and the love, sex, and romance of healthy relationships!

Sun., June 20^th, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo

Appointed Austin Police Chief in July of 2007, Art Acevedo serves as the eighth police chief in the 87 year history of the Austin Police Department.  He’s the first Hispanic to lead the City’s police force.  With more than two decades of law enforcement experience, he oversees a department of 2,200 personnel. Born in Havana, Cuba, Acevedo migrated to the US with his family in 1968.  He grew-up in California.  He’s married and is the father of 3 children.  Join us for this exclusive presentation and Q&A to hear first-hand how the 1^st three years have been and what to expect going forward from the leader of Austin’s law enforcement!!

Sun., June 27^th, Austin UU’s Live Music Showcase

We are fortunate to have a plethora of emerging musicians and artists in Austin.  With so many talented musicians Austin has to offer, we’re hosting a Live Music Showcase where four different local musicians will share two songs each to give us a taste of their amazing talent!  We’ve invited local musicians Charlie Faye, Kalu James, Noelle Hampton, and Ruby James to all shower us with their love and talent.  Join us for this amazing and unique live music showcase!  After all the musicians have played we’ll also entertain an audience Q&A.