Formula, diapers, backpacks, school supplies, and clothing and coats will be handed out from 12 to 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at 5701 W. Division St. by the Austin Childcare Providers Network.
Community
Masks, hand sanitizer to be distributed Saturday
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) will be handing out masks and hand sanitizer 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at two locations, George Rogers Elementary School, 1045 S. Monitor Ave., and Sayre Elementary Language Academy, 1850 N. Newland Ave. State Reps. La Shawn Ford and Camille Lilly also will be at Saturdays’ events.
Community
Chicago Bears community tailgate Thursday in Austin
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Austin residents are invited to attend a Chicago Bears game tailgate tonight starting at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District, 5701 W. Madison Ave. The event is sponsored by Encompass AV, 33 Realty/Cubed Construction and Walking With a Warrior.
Chicago Department of Health
Free flu shots available throughout Chicago
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Find the nearest flu clinic near you. West Side locations include La Follette Park (Oct. 19), Riis Park (Oct. 27) and Columbus Park (Nov. 2). Getting vaccinated this fall is especially important to prevent a convergence of flu and COVID-19, experts say. The Centers for Disease and Prevention recommends everyone – with a few exceptions – who is 6 months of age or older get the annual flu vaccine.
Community
Food giveaway Saturday
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Groceries will be distributed – while supplies last – from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept 26 at Helping Hand M.B. Church, 538 N. Lavergne Ave. PPE also will be available. Walk or drive up.
Community
Free COVID-19 testing this weekend in Austin
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Stop by the 29th Ward Veteran’s Peace Garden at 5413 W. Madison St. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to get tested.Seasonal flu shots and blood pressure checks also will be available, and fresh produce, bottled water, toilet paper, soap and face masks will be distributed.
bike
Bike ride for peace this weekend in Austin
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Ride for peace Friday night and Sunday morning in two separate events. Friday’s ride begins at 8 p.m. at 819 N. Leamington, while Sunday’s ride starts at 9 a.m. at Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave.
transportation
Chicago Avenue bus one of two routes to get ‘pop-up essential’ lanes
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City officials say the dedicated, temporary bus lanes will improve
reliability and make social distancing easier for CTA customers. The lanes will be installed on 4.6 miles on Chicago Avenue, from Laramie to Ashland.
Community
Sign up for next weekend’s community bike ride
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Registrations are still being accepted for the Sept. 27th bike ride, which begins at Columbus Park. Riders will travel 13 miles through Chicago, Oak Park, Forest Park and Maywood. The Chicago Police Department will ride along and provide vehicle escort.
Community
Ride your bike for peace
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The Austin peace ride will take place Sept. 19. Meet at the BUILD Chicago office at 5100 W. Harrison St. at 9 a.m.; the ride begins at 10 a.m. Water and light snacks will be provided. Bring your bike; a limited number of Divvy bikes will be available.
Community
Get your free COVID-19 test Friday at La Follette Park
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Testing will be done from 12 to 4 p.m. at 1333 N. Laramie Ave. Free masks, hand sanitizer and youth bike helmets also will be available.