Community
March for a better West Side
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Will you organize a group? Join state Rep. La Shawn Ford and other community leaders 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at St. Martin De Porres Church.
Community
You’re invited to an evening of poetry and live literature
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The free event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
Bike ride for peace set for Saturday in Austin
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Registration starts at 9 a.m., then the biking begins at 10 a.m. There will be music and snacks before the ride, which sets out from BUILD’s headquarters at 5100 W. Harrison St.
Community
BUILD hosts end-of-the-summer bash at its Austin headquarters
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There will be free food, fun and games, and prizes from 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 18 at 5100 W. Harrison St. All ages are welcome!
Community
Kick-off rally Saturday for this year’s 5k walk/run in Austin
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Come out – rain or shine – 8:30 Aug. 12 at LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave. For more information, call Sankofa Cultural Arts Center at (773) 626-4497 or Helping Our People Excel at (773) 921-2243.
Opinion
West Siders, wake up
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West Side resident Renna Thomas demands more honesty and action from elected officials to improve Austin and other struggling communities.
Community
Public urged to attend community justice symposium Saturday
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State Rep. Camille Lilly and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx are hosting the Aug. 5 event from 10 a.m. to noon at the Austin Public Library, 5615 West Race. They will lead a discussion on gun violence and policing.
Community
Local residents, the police to join forces Tuesday night
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The 25th District invites West Siders to National Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at 5555 W. Grand Avenue. The annual event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
back-to-school
One and all invited to back-to-school rally, parade Saturday
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Dr. Arthur Lockhart will hold the 29th annual event July 29 at Healing Temple C.O.G.I.C., 4941 W. Chicago Ave. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the kickoff is at 9 a.m.
Community
Come dancing Saturday at Austin Town Hall
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Compete in the steppin’ dance off from 2 to 5 p.m. July 29. Winners will compete Aug. 26 against other city dancers at Millennium Park.