Community
Celebrate Father’s Day with a free concert at Columbus Park Refectory
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Vocalist Michael B. Walker will pay tribute to legendary singer Lou Rawls. The show is 3 p.m. June 19.
health
Student wins scholarship for designing award-winning logo for West Side farm stand
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The PCC Community Wellness Center’s Austin farm stand opened for a sixth season this month. Produce grown at the site will be sold every Tuesday and the third Saturday of the month through Oct. 25.
29th Ward
Results of 29th Ward’s first participatory budgeting initiative announced
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro says $700,000 in funding will pay for six projects – ranging from community gardens and murals to pedestrian islands and park equipment. Six months of community meetings and two weeks of voting determined how the menu money will be spent.
5K
What a great day
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There was a big turnout last weekend for the pre-Austin POWER 5k walk/run at the Columbus Park Refectory; it was the kickoff for the September event.
Community
Father’s Day bus trip for West Side families
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Congressman Danny K. Davis and Sankofa Safe Child Initiative are sponsoring the day-long event to Sheridan Correctional Center June 11, which includes free food and a resource fair at the end of the day.
Community
Run or walk Saturday at Columbus Park Refectory
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Austin P.O.W.E.R (People Organizing Wealth & Economic Resources) of Life is hosting the 5k. Rain or shine, the race will start at 8 a.m.
Community
Two wrongly convicted of murder will share their stories Saturday
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and The Voice newspaper are co-sponsoring the event, which includes free legal advice.
29th Ward
29th Ward residents asked to vote on community projects
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The last day to cast your vote is Saturday, June 4th. This is the first year West Siders have been asked to weigh in on how Ald. Chris Taliaferro will spend $700,000 in menu money.
audition
West Siders invited to audition tonight for citywide summer festival
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The city of Chicago is looking for performers who can dance, act or read poetry. Tryouts will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 25 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie.
Aretha Franklin
Summer concerts in Austin start Friday evening
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The songs of Aretha Franklin will be performed 7 p.m. May 27 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson. Four other shows will be held throughout the summer.