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Participate in the "Go Red for Women Community Expo" from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the UIC Forum, 725 Roosevelt Road. The free program includes health screenings and interactive workshops. To register, click here or call 312-476-6679.
Learn tips on healthy living Feb. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Loretto Hospital in the 6th floor auditorium at 645 S. Central. For more information about the free class, call 773-854-5063.
The Chicago Westside branch of the NAACP will sponsor a candidate forum for the March 20 elections. Come ask questions! Candidates running for Congress and the Illinois General Assembly will meet at 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Sankofa, 5820 W. Chicago Ave. For more information about the free event, call 773-287-7658.
An Umoja black history celebration will take place Feb. 25 at Homan Square Park, 3559 W. Arthington St. The free event includes African dance performances and poetry readings, as well as a marketplace featuring food, jewelry and clothing. For more information, call 312-746-6650.
"Body, mind and spirit: Race, religion and health" will be the topics of an appearance by Dr. Terry Mason, chief medical officer of the Cook County Health and Hospitals system, 3 p.m. Feb. 25 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 5710 W. Midway Park. For more information, call 773-378-8111.
Learn how to swim in the Austin Town Hall pool. Kids ages 6 to 12 can take the free, hour-long classes taught by the Chicago Park District. Call (773) 287-7658 or visit the town hall, 5610 W. Lake St., to sign up.
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