Community
Austin residents invited to community summit
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All are welcome at this Saturday’s event, which will be celebrating five years of the Austin Forward Together plan. Register now for the March 9th summit.
Community
Move night at Loretto
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On Feb. 12, see “Rustin,” a movie produced by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. “Stamped from the Beginning” will be shown Feb. 26, and there will be optional viewings of “Leave the World Behind” on either Feb. 19 or Feb. 29.
Community
Free events Friday at Kehrein Center for the Arts
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The Kehrein Center for the Arts will host an aging well together event from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Then at 2 p.m. author Shaleka Smith will discuss her book “Grief – I Didn’t Sign Up For This.”
Opinion
Some thoughts as Black History Month begins
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford encourages us to reflect on African Americans’ enduring struggles, triumphs and contributions.
Community
Kehrein Center names new leader
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Reesheda Graham Washington has been named founding executive director of the Kehrein Center for the Arts. She will share her vision for the center on March 1.
Community
Columbus Park to host event this weekend to help Chicago’s homeless, low-income residents
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The free Taste for The Homeless winterfest event will provide participants with groceries, clothing, health screenings and other essentials. Organizers hope to help at least 1,500 people on Sunday.
Community
Honor MLK’s memory
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Join state Rep. La Shawn Ford for the 18th annual family health challenge day of service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 15.
News
Get free groceries, other help from these Austin groups
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There are a number of places each week where West Side residents can get free groceries and other assistance.
Community
Free fitness classes this week at Chicago Park District facilities
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Work out for free at any of 71 park district fitness centers through Sunday, Jan. 7.
Community
Winter concert celebrates the joy of music education on the West Side
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Two schools in Austin participate in Sistema Ravinia, which provides music education in under-resourced schools. The goal is for the 3rd through 8th graders to develop a life-long appreciation for music and the arts. “The bottom line is that it helps to develop the whole child. It helps to develop the left and right brain,” said Shemeka Nash, the orchestra’s conductor and an Austin resident.