Community
Free Wednesday shows at Austin Town Hall continue
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Stop by Austin Town Hall from 4:30 t 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 for another free outdoor concert featuring Larry Taylor and the Soul Blues Healers.
Community
Sign up for Austin’s annual 5K
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Time is running out to register for this year’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. run/walk that will be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Registration is $35 per person, or $300 for groups of 10. Sign up now!
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Don’t miss this Saturday’s Ghan-again festival
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All are welcome at Saturday’s festival, which celebrates African heritage. Stop by Austin Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 to see performers, take part in activities and show your support for young people and travel.
Community
Back-to-school supplies available Saturday
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Fathers Who Care will be distributing school supplies at a community health and wellness day Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4731 W. Madison St.
Community
Loretto Hospital offering free overdose prevention training Wednesday
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The training will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 31 at The Loretto Hospital. Behavioral health clinicians from the hospital and Maryville Academy will show participants how to administer Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an overdose.
Community
Pastors, teacher show support for students after shooting near Michele Clark
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Faith leaders gathered outside Michele Clark High School Monday morning to offer prayers and show their support for students after a shooting near the school last week. A teacher at the school is raising money to support students’ emotional and physical safety.
Community
Help Austin gardens before summer’s end
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The Austin Garden Collective needs your help. Join local residents and other gardeners at the 624 N. Lorel Community Garden from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 27. Refreshments will be served.
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Advocates hope new suicide phone number makes it easier to get help
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People in crisis or their loved ones wanting to get them help are encouraged to call 9-8-8 rather than the (800) number that had been available.
Community
Get a free tree from the city
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Chicago residents can request a free tree by calling 311 or going online. Trees can be planted on city-owned parkway in front of a homeowner’s property or in the front yard facing the street.