The 25th Police District, 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Pastor Steve Hemphill invite Austin residents to the 5 p.m. smoke-out at 5856 W. Division St.
Community
All are invited to workshop on what to expect when a loved one is arrested
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The free event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at Augustus Tolton Peace Center, 5645 W. Lake St. A new resource guide will be introduced at the event, which has been organized by Trinity United Church of Christ, Austin Coming Together, Catholic Charities and The Next Movement.
Columbus Park
Shakespeare being performed at Columbus Park tonight
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The free event is being sponsored by the Chicago Park District and Boeing.
Community
Stop by Austin networking event
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All are invited to the Aug. 7 event, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave. Participating organizations include: AAABNA, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Coming Together, North Avenue Business Association, West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders, West Side Business Network and Westside Men’s Network.
Community
Back-to-school event this weekend at Brookfield Zoo
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State Sen. Kimberly Lightford will be hosting the 9th annual event Aug. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. Free parking for the first 500 people at the South Gate. There will be free lunch and school supplies. Those 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Community
Bringing the young and old together
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Saturday’s event will feature presentations and mini-workshops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; activities will start at Root Riot Harambee Garden, 500 N. Waller Ave., and additional presentations will take place at GlennArt Farm, 5749 W. Midway Park, and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 5710 W. Midway Park.
Community
West Side residents to take part in Lake Shore Drive shutdown
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Buses will leave Greater St. John Church, 1256 N. Waller, at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Groups from across the city – including Violence Interrupters, the Coalition for a New Chicago, and The Leaders Network – will be meeting at 4 p.m. at Belmont and Lake Shore Drive.
Community
Sell, shop at 15th District garage sale Saturday
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The police district parking lot at 5701 W. Madison St. will be available for yard sale spaces. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
poetry
Third annual Chicago poetry block party set for Saturday
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The event, free and open to the public, will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. July 28 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St. The event is hosted by the Poetry Foundation, Crescendo Literary, Austin Town Hall and the Chicago Park District.
task force
Rep. Ford forming task force to get more resources for West Side
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The state lawmaker plans to announce members of the new West Side Development Task Force on Aug. 1. For more information, contact his district office.
Community
Celebrate the reopening of North Austin’s library
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There will be games and prizes, refreshments, entertainment and fun 4 to 7 p.m. July 25 at 5724 W. North Ave.