Dr. Alana Biggers will be the featured speaker from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at 645 S. Central Ave. Contact the hospital to register for Saturday’s event.
Community
Ald. Taliaferro to hold open house at new satellite office
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Visit the 29th Ward office at 4807 W. Harrison St. from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 8. Light refreshments and snacks will be served at the new satellite office, which is open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan
Town hall on Chicago police’s consent decree set for Tuesday
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan are holding the meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
Community
Austin farmers markets wrapping up for the year
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Stop at any one of the four Austin locations before they close for the year. The final date for Columbus Park is Sept. 11; for LaFollette Park its Sept. 12; and for the Austin City Market its Sept. 13. The PCC Austin Farm Stand continues until Oct. 16.
Community
Free blues concert Friday at Columbus Park
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The fourth annual blues fest will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Featured performers include Sharon Monique, Larry Taylor, Ronnie G. and Marie Levon.
Community
Back to school celebration set for Wednesday
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The Chicago Police Department and Chicago Public Schools are hosting today’s event from 2 to 5 p.m. in the 15th District’s west parking lot, 5701 W. Madison. There will be immunizations, dental exams, food, games, performers and more.
Austin
West Siders will meet again to discuss creating community court in Austin
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Cook County Commissioner will host the meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison St. Please RSVP by email or phone.
Community
More than 2,000 attended Austin street festival
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Last week’s “summer of opportunity” event connected young people and families to a range of resources for a successful school year while celebrating summer with a positive community gathering.
Community
Registration for free tutoring begins Thursday
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Cluster Tutoring will be holding sign-up sessions at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 30. Tonight’s session will be held at Pine Avenue United Church, 5460 W. Augusta; next week’s session will take place at First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St.
Community
Back-to-school celebration set for Tuesday
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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
See a movie in the garden
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The Austin Green Team presents the last of this summer’s movies at dusk Aug. 21 at 168 N. Laramie. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and beverages. Snacks will be provided.