News
Friday is deadline to sign up for Obamacare for 2018
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Enrollment ends Friday, Dec. 15 if you need coverage. You can enroll online and call for help, too.
holiday celebration
Don’t miss Austin’s holiday parade, tree lighting Friday
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Celebrate the spirit of unity Dec. 15. The kickoff begins at 5 pm. at Unity Fellowship Church at Cicero and Madison, followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. in front of the 15th District Police station, 5701 W. Madison.
Community
Visit with Santa Saturday at Loretto
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One and all are invited to the hospital’s 27th annual Christmas celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 9 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
Residents to discuss proposal to hike check-cashing fees at currency exchanges
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford will hold a town hall at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Austin Town Hall to discuss a possible increase that he and others say will hurt low-income residents and communities of color.
history
Commemorate international day for the abolition of slavery
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Quiwana Bell and the Good Neighbors Campaign will host an event 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at 5437 W. Division. Learn about slavery’s impact on black families 152 years after the 13th Amendment was ratified.
Community
Stop by holiday bazaar Saturday
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The Central Austin Neighborhood Association is hosting the free event that will feature gift ideas from local artisans. There will be door prizes for the first 50 customers who make a purchase. Stop by from 2 to 6 p.m. at Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield.
Community
Free workshops for parents, caregivers
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The next round of classes begins Nov. 28th and runs through Christmas week. Austin Childcare Providers Network is offering the training every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 5714 W. Division. To register, call now.
Community
Come hear the blues
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The Illinois Alliance presents a post-Thanksgiving karaoke event 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at 5924 W. Chicago. Saxophonist Ike Carothers will be the special guest.
Community
Austin community invited to Thanksgiving lunch
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Join friends and neighbors at Assumption Church/Plato Hall, 5545 W. Harrison, Nov. 23 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Community
Musical, luncheon to honor veterans and their families
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The Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute will host the free event from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Healing Temple Church, 4941 W. Chicago Ave.