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Patrons who purchase a fitness center membership (for a month, three months or annual) from March 18 to 24 will receive a complimentary water bottle and towel while supplies last.
Archivist Beverly Cook will deliver a presentation on Era Bell Thompson, who worked for Ebony magazine for more than 30 years. Thompson published an autobiography as well as a second book, “Africa, Land of My Fathers,” based on a tour she took of 18 African countries.
All are welcome at the church, located at 5200 W. Jackson Blvd., from 1 to 4 p.m. March 9. Friendship Baptist Church offers a free community meal the second Saturday of every month.
City officials have identified the first 45 miles of arterial streets scheduled to be resurfaced in 2019. In addition to a 1.45 mile stretch of Austin Boulevard, about 1 mile of a few other streets in Austin — Long, Cortez, Iowa – Division/Central — also are on the paving list.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also did well in West Side wards; she faces former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot in the April 2nd runoff.
Voters in the 29th Ward have three aldermanic candidates to choose from: Ald. Chris Taliaferro, Dwayne Truss and Zerlina A. Smith. There are 14 mayoral candidates, including two who have strong West Side ties: Austin Chamber of Commerce Amara Enyia and state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
The dance will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27. There will be a photo booth, games and red carpet. Prizes for the best dressed will be awarded.
The Black Votes Matter discussion will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 23 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., and feature Dr. Phalese Binion of the Westside Ministers Coalition, DeJuan Jackson of Voter Block and mayoral candidate Amara Enyia, who leads the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
The open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at 645 S. Central. Information will be shared about various services available to those with autism and related developmental differences.
Eight of the 14 candidates running for mayor Feb. 26th participated in last week’s forum, which was organized by the Chicago Westside chapter of the NAACP.