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Austin residents ages 13-19 are invited to use the YOUmedia space at the Austin branch, 5615 W. Race Ave., Mondays through Thursdays. Teens can play video games, create files for 3D printing and vinyl cutting, or just hang out.
All are welcome to play Saturday, June 5 at Columbus Park. Mutli-aged and mixed gender teams are welcome at the event, which is sponsored by Michele Clark High School, Parent University-Austin and the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District.
To qualify for a free mammogram, patients must be 40 or older with no issues or symptoms and not have had a mammogram within the last year. To qualify for a pap smear, patients must be over 21 and not have had a pap smear in the past three years. Eligible individuals must live in one of the these ZIP codes: 60651, 60644, 60707, 60639 or 60635.
Seniors are invited to learn about preventing COVID and get vaccinated at Westside Health Authority, 5437 W. Division St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 and 27.
Mothers are invited to a Mother’s Day extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8 at 4924 W. Chicago Ave. There will be giveaways, COVID-19 vaccines and testing, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Stop by 415 S. Kilpatrick Ave from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4. The event is sponsored by the Omega Psi Phi chapters Nu Pi, Rho Mu Mu and Rho; and Gamma Gamma.
The Johnson & Johnson one dose shot is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday through May 28 in the North Austin Library parking lot, 5724 W. North Ave. Walk-ups are welcome.
Stop by the grand opening of Two Sisters Catering and Restaurant, 4800 W. Chicago Ave., on April 30 or May 1 from 12 to 6 p.m.
West side native Renissa Keys shares a poem she wrote.
There are appointments available for Austin residents to be vaccinated at The Loretto Hospital. Sign up online or call (312) 746-4835. You don’t need to have insurance or a government ID required, but proof of address is required.