Musician Fernando Jones will be performing Friday, April 22 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washingon Blvd.
Community
Juneteenth celebrations this weekend
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There will be at least three Juneteenth celebrations in Austin this weekend – two at Columbus Park and the other on Chicago Avenue. All are welcome!
Community
Taste of Chicago coming to Austin
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There will be food vendors and live blues music throughout the day, June 11th, starting at noon at 5720 W. Chicago Ave.
Austin
Trauma-informed training being offered in Austin, other communities
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The city will be offering a series of trainings this summer in Austin an 14 other neighborhoods to help local stakeholders strengthen their trauma-informed mental health skills.
blood drive
Loretto Hospital offers free summer screenings starting Friday
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A range of screenings will be offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 in the physicians paring lot, 645 S. Central Ave.
News
After-school program accepting applications
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Thousands of spots are available this summer through After School Matters. The programs begin July 5 and will be held across the city.
Austin
City to launch corridor ambassador program in Austin, 12 other shopping areas in Chicago
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Starting in June, ambassadors will provide a friendly, welcoming presence on streets and provide residents with information about parking, dining and shopping. In Austin, the Westside Health Authority will run the ambassador program on Madison Street and Pulaski Road, and Chicago Avenue.
Chicago
Teens, young adults can apply now for summer jobs
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Applications are being accepted for One Summer Chicago. The deadline for Chicagoans ages 16 to 24 to apply for one of the thousands of opening is June 10.
Community
Apply for $500 monthly subsidy by Friday’s deadline
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May 13 is the deadline for Chicagoans who are 18 or older and have experienced economic hardship due to COVID-19 to apply for the monthly subsidy. A lottery will determine the 5,000 residents who will receive $500 a month for a year.
bone scan
Loretto offering free mammograms, bone density scans
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Throughout the month of May, free mammograms and bone scans are available to women over 40 who live in the 60651, 60644, 60707, 60639 or 60635 ZIP codes. Call now to schedule a screening.
Community
Clean up Amundsen Park
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Volunteers sought to clean up Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave., at 9:30 a.m. May 7.