Community
Free COVID-19 testing Wednesday
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Testing will take place Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie. Get free masks, hand sanitizers and youth bike helmets.
Community
Complete the census today
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With just one month left to participate in the 2020 Census, local officials are urging every West Side resident to get counted. You can respond online at my2020census.gov or call (844) 330-2020. Billions of dollars in federal and state aid is distributed based on the once-every-decade census.
News
Arts in Austin: Stop by Saturday
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Feed your soul Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Austin Arts Council’s “mini art explosion” event. There will be free art kits. Children and adults welcome. It will be held at 316 N. Mayfield (near Mayfield and Fulton).
Community
Food giveaway on Thursday
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Austin residents can get free produce, dried goods and meat from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at the corner of Leamington and Kinzie. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The event is being organized by Austin Coming Together and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
history
A house in Austin
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Former West Sider Jacquelyn Dortch has fond memories of growing up in Austin. She devoted a chapter in her memoir to living in the community, which AustinTalks is republishing here.
Community
Backpack, school supply giveaway on Saturday
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There will also be free food at the Aug. 22 event, which starts at 2 p.m. The West Side location is at Madison and Central. The giveaway is in memory of Mary Lane and in association with the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois and Alexandria Lodge #148.
Community
Virtual open mic Aug. 20
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Schedule your audition for tonight’s session, which is sponsored by The Loretto Hospital. Tonight’s winner will advance to the 2020 Census Factor Finale Show on Sept. 17. Judging the competitors will be George Miller, Loretto’s president and CEO; NBA player Evan Turner; and state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth.
Community
Drive-in movies today in Austin
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The first showing will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19, while the second showing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. There is a 30-vehicle capacity for both shows, which is sponsored by BUILD Chicago and Michele Clark Magnet High School. Enter on Leamington. Food will be available for purchase; you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages. No smoking or alcohol is allowed. Restrooms will be available.
Community
Austin hospital aims to increase organ donation
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Gift of Hope and Loretto Hospital are celebrating National Minority Donor Awareness Month with a series of activities at the hospital, including an hour-long virtual conversation about health disparities and organ donation on Aug. 19th.
Community
Free COVID-19 testing Thursday
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Stop by Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon Ave., between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Aug. 13 to get a non-painful mouth swab. Results are expected in three to five days. You may register to reduce your wait time.