The Westside Health Authority along with its sponsors will be hosting its annual community playstreets event today from 3 to 6 p.m. at 5000 W. Van Buren. There will be music, food and a moon bounce.
Community
Annual Austin art ‘affair’ set for Saturday
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The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 20 from 5900 to 5930 W. End Street. There will be a pop-up art gallery, peace garden, music and free refreshments. Sponsors include the Chicago Art Austin Council, Revelopment Management Resources, The Field Foundation, Central Austin Neighborhood Association, Third Unitarian Church, and Chicago Safe and Peaceful Communities.
Community
Austin-area youth find hope through organ donation
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The young people who created the winning organ donation posters while participating in By The Hand Club For Kids will present them Tuesday to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in downtown Chicago.
Community
Elected officials work to help prisoners, ex-cons
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford will hold a press conference Wednesday to discuss ways to help people who’ve served time in prison as well as those still incarcerated.
Community
Street fest celebrating Austin to be held Friday and Saturday
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The free event will be held from 12 to 9 p.m. June 28th and 29th on Harrison Street between Laramie and Lavergne. There will be live entertainment, food, climbing wall and more at this weekend’s celebration, which is being put on by BUILD Chicago.
Community
Summer fun at Westside Health Authority
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The annual community play streets event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28 from 5400 W. Division to 1130 N. Long. There will be a bounce house, basketball, fresh produce sale, food and more.
Chicago Public Schools
CPS free summer lunch program begins this week
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LunchStop locations operate from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Friday, Aug. 23. Children do not need to be CPS students in order to receive a free lunch. Other Austin locations are also offering breakfast.
AIDS
Free AIDS testing available this week in Austin
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On June 27, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are offering free, confidential HIV testing and counseling in three Walgreens Austin locations. No appointment is needed, and results will be available immediately on site.
Community
BUILD to hold community pop-up in Austin
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The next event will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Laramie and Washington. All are welcome!
juneteenth
African-American vets to be honored Wednesday
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Commemorate Juneteenth at the Garfield Park Golden Dome, 100 N. Central Park Ave., from 12 to 4 p.m. June 19th. The West Side Historical Preservation Society is holding Wednesday’s event in collaboration with the Garfield Park Advisory Council.