Community
Gift giveaway for 29th Ward residents
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro will be distributing toys, diapers, clothing, household supplies and more – while supplies last – from 12 to 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at 6272 W. North Ave.
Community
Loretto Hospital offering free rapid HIV testing this month
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The free screenings are available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to uninsured or underinsured residents of Austin and surrounding neighborhoods.
Community
Celebrate the holidays with ACT
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Austin Coming Together invites West Siders to a winter wonder blast celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at 557 N. Central Ave.
Community
Celebrate the holiday
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West Side families are invited to a holiday dinner and community musical Dec. 11 at Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd.
Community
West Side veterans invited to holiday party on Sunday
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This free event is being held for vets and their families from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. There will be food, music and more.
Community
Check out holiday pop-up in Austin
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Do some holiday shopping at the holiday market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Urban Essentials Coffee Cae, 5300 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Learn how to appeal your property taxes
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Attend a free workshop with Cook County Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. and state Rep. La Shawn Ford from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Austin public library, 5615 W. Race Ave.
Community
Do you holiday shopping Friday at BUILD Chicago
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Stop by the lobby of 5100 W. Harrison on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your purchases will be supporting local entrepreneurs, young moms, returning citizens and youth.
Community
West Side church goers to receive free laptops from Comcast
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The giveaway serves as a reminder that eligible households can receive up to $30 a month toward the cost of internet and/or mobile service under a federal program.
Community
One and all invited to tree lightings on Friday
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West Side residents are invited to two Christmas tree lightings on Dec. 1. The first will take place after the Austin parade, which starts at 5 p.m. at the 15th Police District. The other tree lighting – sponsored by Austin Coming Together and the 600 block of Lorel Block Club, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.