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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.
The 15th District Youth Leadership Council and After School Matters is sponsoring the event, which will include 3-point and dunk contests. It will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. July 31 at Christ the King High School, 5088 W. Jackson. Cost is $3 per spectator.
The Austin Green Team’s summer movie series continues Tuesday, July 30 at 168 N. Laramie. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic drinks. Snacks will be provided. And don’t miss the garden tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at Laramie and Maypole.
Registration for the free event begins at 8 a.m. July 27, with the kickoff at 9 a.m. Gather at 4941 W. Chicago Ave.