Ald. Chris Taliaferro is hosting tonight’s event at Rutherford Sayre Park, 6871 W. Belden Ave.
Community
Don’t miss the West Side gospel choir competition
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Admission is free to the Oct. 1 event, which begins at 4 p.m. and will be held at Greater Holy Temple Ministries at 5906-10 W. Chicago Ave.
Austin
Take a bike ride in Austin
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Everyone is welcome to join the ride Sept. 28th. Meet at BUILD’s headquarters at 5 p.m. and roll off at 6 p.m. Free bike rentals available.
Event
County commissioner’s “endangered population” listening tour stops in Austin
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Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.
Community
Register now for next weekend’s 5k walk/run
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Austin P.O.W.E.R. of Life is sponsoring the annual race, which starts at Chicago and Mayfield avenues Sept. 24.
Community
West Side men invited to health fair this weekend
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Stop by the free event Sept. 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loretto Hospital.
Community
Paid apprenticeships, internships available to West Side teens
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After School Matters is accepting applications for its fall program, which begins the week of Sept. 26th.
garden
More community gardens cropping up in Austin
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Vacant lots on three West Side streets have been selected for transformation as part of a block club competition sponsored by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
back-to-school
Get CPS students ready for the first day of classes at event today
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The back-to-school celebration runs from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 29th at 5701 W. Madison. There will be giveaways, physicals and haircuts, food and more.
Community
West Side church will hand out free groceries this weekend
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All are welcome from 12 to 4 p.m. at Resurrected Life Church International, 4538 W. Fullerton. There will also be a job fair, haircuts, live music and more.
BUILD
All are invited to summer bash this Friday
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Event begins at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26th with a peace march. There will be carnival games, a live DJ, food and more at BUILD’s headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison.