Community
All invited to pop-up BBQ in Austin
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There will be free food, music and resources from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the 5200 block of West Quincy Street.
Community
Seniors invited to property tax workshop
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Assistance on receiving a property tax freeze will be available from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 13 at the Austin Satellite Senior Center, 5071 W. Congress Parkway. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Lilliam Drummond are hosting the free event.
Community
Singers sought for community concert
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All are welcome to participate in the 100 Voices for Justice Mass Choir on June 12 at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd. There is one required rehearsal at 7 p.m. June 11.
Community
PCC farm stand opens June 5
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This is the eighth year Austin Farm will be selling low-priced, organically grown fruits and vegetables; it’s operated by PCC Community Wellness Center.
Community
Final community meeting for quality-of-life plan set for Saturday
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Months of work on the comprehensive plan culminates June 2 at a third and final community summit. Your feedback is needed. Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago have been leading the efforts.
Cardinal Blase Cupich
Cardinal Cupich dedicates Catholic Charities peace center, garden in Austin
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More than 30,000 Austin residents are supported by Catholic Charities’ various services. The center, which has been open since December, is located at 5645 W. Corcoran Place.
Community
Austin neighborhood choir to perform Wednesday
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The spring concert will be held at 7 p.m. May 30 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St. Free tickets are available an hour before the performance.
education
CPS seeks input from West Siders
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Chicago Public Schools is holding a town hall meeting with CPS CEO Janice Jackson on May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison.
Community
Monday is deadline for youth to apply for summer jobs
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Youth ages 14 to 24 can apply online through May 21.
Community
Free community shred day Saturday
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29th Ward residents can bring up to five boxes of paper documents and watch them get shredded, assuring their personal information doesn’t get into the wrong hands. Ald. Chris Taliaferro is sponsoring the event, which will be held in at the parking lot at 1606 N. Mobile Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19.