Community
Celebrate Nelson Mandela today
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The public is invited to celebrate the Nobel Peace Prize winner and first president of post-apartheid South Africa Thursday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. Mandela died in 2013.
Community
Young Austin women invited to Sister 2 Sister group
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The group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 5852 W. North Ave. It’s part of the Good Neighbor Campaign.
health
Stop by this weekend’s fresh produce pop-up market
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The latest market will operate at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; July 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and July 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large selection of affordable fresh produce, recipe demonstrations, free samples and giveaways.
Community
West Side youth invited to learn about healthy eating
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The South Austin Neighborhood Association has organized a number of workshops on healthy eating and nutrition. The next free class – on farm to plate – will be held 10 a.m. to noon July 13 at 5421 W. Monroe. Call or email to register your child.
Community
Austin-area youth find hope through organ donation
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The young people who created the winning organ donation posters while participating in By The Hand Club For Kids will present them Tuesday to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in downtown Chicago.
Community
Elected officials work to help prisoners, ex-cons
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford will hold a press conference Wednesday to discuss ways to help people who’ve served time in prison as well as those still incarcerated.
Community
Street fest celebrating Austin to be held Friday and Saturday
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The free event will be held from 12 to 9 p.m. June 28th and 29th on Harrison Street between Laramie and Lavergne. There will be live entertainment, food, climbing wall and more at this weekend’s celebration, which is being put on by BUILD Chicago.
Community
Summer fun at Westside Health Authority
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The annual community play streets event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28 from 5400 W. Division to 1130 N. Long. There will be a bounce house, basketball, fresh produce sale, food and more.
Chicago Public Schools
CPS free summer lunch program begins this week
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LunchStop locations operate from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Friday, Aug. 23. Children do not need to be CPS students in order to receive a free lunch. Other Austin locations are also offering breakfast.