Community
Donations being accepted for holiday toy drive
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Austin Coming Together is accepting toys for children ages 0 to 18 through Dec. 1. Drop off donations in person at 5049 W. Harrison St or donate via Amazon.
Community
Thanksgiving celebration to be held Saturday
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The annual celebration – organized by Fathers Who Care and Westside Community Stakeholders – will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison.
Community
29th Ward residents can help decide how to spend some city money in their ward
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Residents are invited to a participatory budget meeting that will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at 6272 W. North Ave.
Community
Stop by Veteran’s Day pop-up
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The community event, sponsored by BUILD Chicago, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at 1605 N. Troy St.
Community
Check out these opportunities
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Stop by Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson St., from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8.
Community
Last Austin disaster recovery center to close Tuesday
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The center at Washington Square Mall, 4851 W. North Ave., will be open 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, before closing for Nov. 7th.
Community
Free chorus concert Sunday
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The free performance of the Apollo Chorus will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd.
Community
Healing in nature workshop set for Saturday
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Register for the workshop, which will be held fro 12 to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Garfield Park Nature Area, 100 N. Central Park.
Community
Emergency heating repair program begins accepting applicants Nov. 1
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Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so residents should apply for the grants ASAP.
Community
Celebrate Halloween in Austin
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West Side residents are invited to a Halloween party in the 800 block of North Massasoit that starts at 4 p.m. Oct. 31. The free party – which will include hot dogs and candy – is sponsored by the Good Neighbors Campaign.