Help find youth safe spaces in Austin

The first 40 young people ages 14 to 24 to sign up for Saturday’s event will receive a $100 stipend. Be part of a day of creative thinking and making connections – from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Austin Library branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.

Turn in your gun this week

The Chicago Police Department will be accepting guns – no questions asked – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Corinthian Temple Church of God, 4520 W. Washington Blvd. Residents will receive $100 for each gun turned in, and $10 for BB guns, air guns and replica guns.

Open mic at the Austin library

Everyone is invited to the Westside Writers reading series that will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Austin library, 5615 W. Race Ave. The work of Anita Davis, Vee Harrison and Orion Meadows will be featured.