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Cluster Tutoring will be holding sign-up sessions at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 30. Tonight’s session will be held at Pine Avenue United Church, 5460 W. Augusta; next week’s session will take place at First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St.
The 25th Police District, 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Pastor Steve Hemphill invite Austin residents to the 5 p.m. smoke-out at 5856 W. Division St.
The Austin Green Team presents the last of this summer’s movies at dusk Aug. 21 at 168 N. Laramie. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and beverages. Snacks will be provided.
Congressman Danny Davis’ annual event begins Aug. 18 with a parade step off at 10 a.m. at Bloomingdale and Central avenues, followed by a picnic at 1 p.m. at Columbus Park.
Local advocates, community organizations and businesses will kick off a safe and successful school year from 12 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 on Harrison Street from Laramie to Lavergne.
In celebration of National Health Center week, Austin residents are invited from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at 330 N. Lotus Ave. There will be fresh produce for sale and hands-on gardening activities, and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts will be honored.
The free event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at Augustus Tolton Peace Center, 5645 W. Lake St. A new resource guide will be introduced at the event, which has been organized by Trinity United Church of Christ, Austin Coming Together, Catholic Charities and The Next Movement.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The free event is being sponsored by the Chicago Park District and Boeing.
All are invited to the Aug. 7 event, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave. Participating organizations include: AAABNA, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Coming Together, North Avenue Business Association, West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders, West Side Business Network and Westside Men’s Network.
State Sen. Kimberly Lightford will be hosting the 9th annual event Aug. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. Free parking for the first 500 people at the South Gate. There will be free lunch and school supplies. Those 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.