Feeling civically inclined? If so, you’re in luck: Two of Austin’s citizen-directed councils are accepting applications for new members. The Pedestrian Advisory Council and the Bicycle Advisory Council advise the city “on planning, policy, design, funding, education and enforcement efforts regarding the creation, maintenance and operation” of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The PAC has eight vacancies (four full-member positions and four alternate positions) and the PAC has six openings (three full-member positions and three alternates). Both councils meet monthly and a typical agenda consists of “briefings, discussion/approval of recommendations to local agencies, and community announcements.” Maybe you have some fresh ideas on issues pertaining to bicycles and pedestrians? Find more details and apply for the BAC here and the PAC here.

Whether you dive, paddle or walk, you’ll be welcome at the 28th annual Lake Travis fall cleanup. The spring cleanup in April collected 10,080 pounds of trash, but don’t worry: There’s plenty more garbage in that pond and at the 11 county parks around the lake for volunteers to scoop up. Morning and afternoon shifts available. Cleanup supplies like gloves, trash bags and grabbers will be provided. Dive volunteers must be certified and must provide their own equipment. Shoreline and paddler volunteers register here; dive volunteers register here. Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.