Lake Travis and Westlake area residents can attend a variety of events this week. 1. Local first responders participate in 9/11 stair climb Monday Members of Lake Travis Fire Rescue and the Bee Cave Police Department will climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Find out more. 2. Lakeway country club holds charity tournament Monday The Hills of Lakeway Country Club participates in the 2017 ClubCorp Charity Classic. The golf tournament benefits Baylor Scott & White – Central Texas Foundation, ClubCorp Employee Partners Care Foundation and Augie’s Quest. To sign up, visit the ClubCorp Charity Classic website or call 512-261-7200. 3. Professor gives chemistry talk to men’s group Wednesday The Lakeway Men’s Breakfast Club's weekly speaker series features University of Texas professor Katherine Alexis Biberdorf, who will give a speech titled, “Fun with Chemistry.” Continental breakfast will be available for $1 starting at 7 a.m. Biberdorf’s presentation begins at 8 a.m. The event takes place at the Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. For more information, call 512-363-5793. 4. Recycling center collects hazardous waste Wednesday The Lake Travis Regional Re-Use and Recycling Center accepts products that could be hazardous to the environment, including household cleaners, pool chemicals, batteries, paint and automotive products. Collections will be accepted from 9 a.m.-noon. Find out more at www.lakeway-tx.gov/ltrrc. 5. Special Needs Forum talks adulthood Thursday The Special Needs Forum holds a free workshop about what happens when a child with special needs turns 18 years old, including information about legal guardianships and alternatives. The workshop runs from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit www.specialneedsforum.org for more information.