Community Guide

The Central Austin Neighborhood Association's corner planting day will be held May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plants, equipment and supplies will be provided; donations are welcome, too. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield, and break into groups. CANA will provide lunch afterwards at the church. For more info, call 312-952-4983.

St. Martin's family festival of disability arts and culture continues May 20th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the church, 5700 W. Midway Park, with the showing of film clips depicting characters with disabilities, followed by a discussion.The program is free; reservations are recommended. For more information, email tpacio1@uic.edu or call 312-996-1967.

The Chicago Park District and the Jazz Institute of Chicago
present Jazz Cabaret: Joan Collasso 7 p.m. June 8 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Jazz Links students will perform during the free show before Collasso takes the stage to pay tribute to musical influences that helped shape the sound of jazz. For more information, call 312-427-1676.

Free healthy living workshops will be held the last Saturday of the month through June 30. Please register in advance by calling (773) 473-4650, ext. 104 or option 5; or e-mail bspratt@eeeyouth.org.

Learn how to swim in the Austin Town Hall pool. Kids ages 6 to 12 can take the free, hour-long classes taught by the Chicago Park District. Call (773) 287-7658 or visit the town hall, 5610 W. Lake St., to sign up.

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