Community
Fathers day brunch to focus on changing parenting laws
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Join several men, including state Rep. La Shawn Ford, at the free event, which will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. June 16 at Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams St.
Community
Talent contest to be held Saturday
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The free show – presented by the 15th Police District and DJ Phantom Inc. – will be held June 15 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5608 W. Washington Blvd. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Community
Fresh produce market returns to Austin this week
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Grassroots Grocery, presented by Austin Ave 72 Chicago and Forty Acres Fresh Market, will take place at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be free samples and giveaways, plus recipe demonstrations.
Community
Wells Fargo, Kids Express volunteers build new playground in Austin
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More than 200 volunteers helped transform an empty lot on Saturday into a playground that was designed by the local kids who will get to use it.
Austin
State Rep. Ford, community stakeholders hold ‘state of emergency’ meeting
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All who are concerned about Austin’s future are invited to attend today’s meeting, which will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the West Austin Child Development Center, 4920 W. Madison.
Community
Community orchestra performs tonight in Austin
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The Chicago West Community Music Center’s orchestra free performance will held at 7 p.m. June 7 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. This is the group’s first Chicago concert after performing in China and France.
Community
Lend a helping hand at an Austin community garden
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Stop by most Saturdays this summer at gardens to pitch in. The next events will be held June 8 at the Veterans Peace Garden, 5413 W. Madison St., and PCC Austin Farm, 330 N. Lotus Ave. Refreshments will be served.
Community
West Sides residents invited to discuss violence, trauma
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The Chicago Police Department and Austin mental health professionals will lead a two-part discussion on June 4 and 11. The public’s input is being sought to help shape a plan for addressing Chicago youth’s exposure to traumatic events.
Community
Expungement summit and job information seminar June 1
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Participants must register in advance for Saturday’s event. Only registered attendees will be able to have their petitions prepared.
Community
Come hear blues and soul by Larry Taylor
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A free concert will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 29th at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson.