Community
See a movie in the garden
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The Austin Green Team presents the last of this summer’s movies at dusk Aug. 21 at 168 N. Laramie. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and beverages. Snacks will be provided.
back-to-school
All invited to back-to-school picnic this weekend
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Congressman Danny Davis’ annual event begins Aug. 18 with a parade step off at 10 a.m. at Bloomingdale and Central avenues, followed by a picnic at 1 p.m. at Columbus Park.
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Austin celebrates ‘summer of opportunity’ with street fest
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Local advocates, community organizations and businesses will kick off a safe and successful school year from 12 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 on Harrison Street from Laramie to Lavergne.
Community
PCC Austin Farm holds open house today
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In celebration of National Health Center week, Austin residents are invited from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at 330 N. Lotus Ave. There will be fresh produce for sale and hands-on gardening activities, and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts will be honored.
Community
All are invited to workshop on what to expect when a loved one is arrested
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The free event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at Augustus Tolton Peace Center, 5645 W. Lake St. A new resource guide will be introduced at the event, which has been organized by Trinity United Church of Christ, Austin Coming Together, Catholic Charities and The Next Movement.
Columbus Park
Shakespeare being performed at Columbus Park tonight
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The free event is being sponsored by the Chicago Park District and Boeing.
Community
Stop by Austin networking event
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All are invited to the Aug. 7 event, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave. Participating organizations include: AAABNA, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Coming Together, North Avenue Business Association, West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders, West Side Business Network and Westside Men’s Network.
Community
Back-to-school event this weekend at Brookfield Zoo
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State Sen. Kimberly Lightford will be hosting the 9th annual event Aug. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. Free parking for the first 500 people at the South Gate. There will be free lunch and school supplies. Those 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Community
Bringing the young and old together
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Saturday’s event will feature presentations and mini-workshops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; activities will start at Root Riot Harambee Garden, 500 N. Waller Ave., and additional presentations will take place at GlennArt Farm, 5749 W. Midway Park, and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 5710 W. Midway Park.
Community
West Side residents to take part in Lake Shore Drive shutdown
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Buses will leave Greater St. John Church, 1256 N. Waller, at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Groups from across the city – including Violence Interrupters, the Coalition for a New Chicago, and The Leaders Network – will be meeting at 4 p.m. at Belmont and Lake Shore Drive.