Community
See movie about African-American cuisine
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A free screening of the documentary will be held July 27 at Rosie’s Peace in the Valley Garden, 168 N. Laramie.
Community
Free blues concert at Austin Town Hall
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Larry Taylor and the Soul Blues Healers will be performing on Wednesdays at Austin Town hall starting July 27. Other performances will be Aug. 3 ,24 and 31, and Sept. 14 and 21.
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Residents share priorities, needs at city budget forum in Austin
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West Siders said they want to see homeownership, mental health and climate change prioritized in the city’s 2023 budget. A final public engagement session will be held this weekend.
A Safe Haven
A Safe Haven to open behavioral health center
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The non-profit will open a behavioral healthcare center later this year or early next year with the $2 million federal grant.
Community
Free concert tonight in Austin
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Vibraphonist and composer Thaddeus Tukes will perform 7 p.m. July 22 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. The performance is being presented by the Chicago West Community West Music Center and Night Out in the Parks.
Chicago Park District
See Shakespeare in the park
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The Chicago Park District’s annual Shakespeare in the park comes to Austin at 6:30 p.m. July 21. Stop by Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., for the free performance.
Community
Attend Food Aid 2022 in Austin
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Tickets for the two-day event being held later this week in Austin and Oak Park are still available.
Austin
Big Brothers Big Sisters to open its doors in Austin
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Thursday with Westside Health Authority. The new location is opening with support from BMO, Chicago Bulls Charities, GTCR and United Scrap Metal.
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State funding available for violence prevention, youth development programs in Austin
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Grant opportunities, upcoming community events and youth activities were shared at this month’s 15th Police District meeting with West Side faith leaders.
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Bethel New Life gets federal grant
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The non-profit recently learned it will receive a $750,000 federal grant that will be used to help fund a new horticulture center on its campus at 1150 N. Lamon Ave.