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BUILD is celebrating the end of summer camp from 12 to 4 p.m. Aug. 23 at 5100 W. Harrison St. State Rep. La Shawn Ford and state Sen. Kimberly Lightfoot are sponsoring the “I count” event to highlight the importance of the 2020 Census, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the 800 block of Lawler.
Stop by from 12 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at 5100 W. Harrison St. The cost is $7, and there also will be hot dogs and snow cones for sale. The event is helping the youth who participate in BUILD programs raise money for school supplies and uniforms.
Women of Self Love Inc. and Kids First Chicago are sponsoring the event being held from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Austin Coming Together, 5049 W. Harrison St. Parents and students will learn about how to navigate the process for selecting an elementary and high school.
Don’t miss Congressman Danny Davis’ picnic Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Columbus Park and a health fair hosted By Three Crosses of Calvary MBC & Purposed Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4445-47 W. Madison St. On Aug. 25, Love in Action Ministries will be hosting a back-to-school event, and on Aug. 26th Austin schools and Chicago Police District 15 will hold its own back-to-school celebration.
The City Bureau, Austin Weekly News and Austin Coming Together will be holding a workshop Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Austin Community Academy High School, 231 N. Pine Ave. Two questions will be considered: What has your alderman been up to since the spring 2019 election, and how can residents hold the Chicago City Council accountable?
The free shredding event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14 in the 15th Police District station’s east parking lot, 5701 W. Madison St.
Celebrate summer and promote peace at the the monthly meeting of the Good Neighbor Campaign. It will be held 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Westside Health Authority Youth Development Center, 5437 W. Division St.
Stop by 5051 W. Chicago Ave. to get your fresh fruits and vegetables – and so much more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m.t o 4 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Chemistry Catering will be featured on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Black Cat Kitchen will take center stage Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs tonight to Moore Park, 5055 W. Adams, to take a stand against crime in your neighborhood. The annual event, sponsored by the 15th Police District, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to stop by tonight’s event.
Austin students attending Chicago Public Schools are invited to the annual back-to-school bash that will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.