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Stop by 5051 W. Chicago Av. on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large selection of affordable fresh produce, recipe demonstrations, free samples and giveaways.
Beth Anne Place will be holding its fall festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28. at 1143 N. Lavergne. There will be pumpkin carving, entertainment, arts and crafts, and more.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford is serving chairman of the Illinois House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force, which will review the issue of gun violence and make recommendations designed to reduce violence.
There will also be roundtable discussions to gather the perspectives of Austin residents to ensure the monitoring efforts – part of the consent decree the Chicago Police Department is under – “reflect the priorities of Chicago’s diverse community members.” Refreshments will be served at the meeting, which will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
Anyone age 50 or older is invited to Catalyst Circle Rock, 5628 W. Washington Blvd., to dine and dance. Cost is $3, and there will be a prize drawing.
The Veterans group of South Austin is hosting the get together at the 29th Ward Veterans Peace Garden, 5413 W. Madison. Please RSVP.
Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 W. Jackson Blvd., is holdings its monthly free community meal from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14. All are welcome.
The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at The Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave. A panel of experts will share their knowledge, and there will be free screenings and lunch, raffles and prizes.
Stop by 5051 W. Chicago Ave. on Friday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free samples, recipe cards, giveaways and more. The featured chefs will be Chemistry Catering on Friday, Egg Rolls Etc. on Saturday and Two Sisters Catering on Sunday.
The Rock of Our Salvation Church presents “The King and I” on Sept. 7 and 8 at the Kehrein Center for the Performing Arts, 5628 W. Washington St. Tickets are $20 ahead of time, and $25 at the door.