after school
Sign up now for After School Matters
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Chicago teens ages 14 to 18 can apply now for the fall programs that start this week. Teens will be paid for their participation.
breast cancer
Free mammograms this week
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Free 3D screening mammograms will be offered to the first 40 eligible women Oct. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the River Forest Medical Campus, 420 William St, Building B. Call 708-763-7911 to request a screening.
Community
Calling all West Side seniors
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Good Neighbor Campaign is hosting a senior dance party starting at 1 p.m. Sept. 30 at 5437 W. Division St. Bring a friend or family member.
Community
Help find youth safe spaces in Austin
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The first 40 young people ages 14 to 24 to sign up for Saturday’s event will receive a $100 stipend. Be part of a day of creative thinking and making connections – from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Austin Library branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.
A House in Austin
Donate to diaper drive
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A House in Austin provides more than 5,000 diapers each year. Contribute this week, during National Diaper Need Awareness Week. Online donations being accepted through Oct. 2.
birthday
Chicago woman celebrates 100th birthday with West Side neighbors
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The longtime Chicagoan who’s been like a mother to many turned 100 on Sept. 22.
Community
Turn in your gun this week
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The Chicago Police Department will be accepting guns – no questions asked – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Corinthian Temple Church of God, 4520 W. Washington Blvd. Residents will receive $100 for each gun turned in, and $10 for BB guns, air guns and replica guns.
alfresco
Eat out in Austin
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Check out these Austin restaurants in the Chicago Avenue, Corcoran Place and Madison Street corridors. Let’s support Austin’s business community.
Community
Open mic at the Austin library
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Everyone is invited to the Westside Writers reading series that will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Austin library, 5615 W. Race Ave. The work of Anita Davis, Vee Harrison and Orion Meadows will be featured.
Community
City seeks input from Austin residents
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Officials are seeking feedback on the “We Will Chicago” plan that marks the first time the city has revisited its comprehensive plan since the mid-1960s. Stop by Austin Town Hall Sept. 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. to complete a survey.