Community
Thursday is deadline to donate toys, clothing
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Donations will be accepted until Dec. 16th at Fathers Who Care, 4540 W. Washington Blvd. The office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Buy
Shop for Kwanzaa at Columbus Park Refectory later this week
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The two-day small business expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. There’s still room for vendors interested in selling their products.
Community
Attend free holiday musical, dinner on Monday
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Doors open the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd., at 6 p.m. Dec. 12, and dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. The show will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Community
Free Christmas concert in Austin on Sunday
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The City Lights Orchestra will perform at the 6 p.m. concert, which will be held at the Kehrein Denter for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd.
Auction
Online auction of state’s unclaimed property held this week
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The auction, operated by the state treasurer’s office, runs through Dec. 9.
Community
Annual Christmas parade, tree lighting takes place Friday in Austin
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The Austin Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual community Christmas tree lighting and parade will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The holiday parade will start at 5 p.m. at the corner of Madison Street and Laramie Avenue and end at the 15th Police District, 5701 W. Madison Ave., where the tree lighting will be held at 6 p.m.
Also Friday night, there will be a “Christmas around the world” event held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 600 Block of Lorel Community Gardens. The event, which will include free refreshments, is sponsored by the 600 Block of Lorel Book Club and Austin Coming Together.
News
The Loretto Hospital to host 32nd annual visit with Santa
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West Side families must register by Nov. 28 to participate in the Dec. 10th event, which will be held at Columbus Park Refectory.
Community
Thanksgiving dinner available Thursday
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The free hot meals are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at 5323 W. Lake St.
BUILD Chicago
8th annual flag football game to be held Wednesday in Austin
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Three youth games (ages 11 to 15) and one adult game (18 and over) will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at Leland Field, 512 S. Lavergne Ave.
Community
Thanksgiving meals available this weekend on West Side
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Food giveaways will take place Saturday and Sunday. The Garfield Park Friendsgiving celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov, 19 at 3834 W. Madison St., and a Thanksgiving dinner will be provided from 10 a.m. to noon at Black Wall Street, 3708 W. Roosevelt Road. Free turkeys will be distributed at 11 a.m. Nov. 20 at 5932 W. Lake St.