back-to-school
Get CPS students ready for the first day of classes at event today
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The back-to-school celebration runs from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 29th at 5701 W. Madison. There will be giveaways, physicals and haircuts, food and more.
Community
West Side church will hand out free groceries this weekend
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All are welcome from 12 to 4 p.m. at Resurrected Life Church International, 4538 W. Fullerton. There will also be a job fair, haircuts, live music and more.
BUILD
All are invited to summer bash this Friday
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Event begins at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26th with a peace march. There will be carnival games, a live DJ, food and more at BUILD’s headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison.
Community
Monthly faith-based community meeting this Friday
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The event, organized by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26th at the Austin library. The West Side Ministers Coalition is hosting.
Community
Celebrate going back to school this weekend
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The parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday Aug. 27th at Bloomingdale and Central, followed by a picnic at 1 p.m. at Columbus Park. Tp participate in the annual event sponsored by Congressman Danny K. Davis, call (773) 626-8481.
Local residents say they’re tired of fearing law enforcement
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West Sides also complained of disrespect at last week’s public hearing. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago City Council are trying to decide how to replace the Independent Police Review Authority.
vegan
Check out the hip hop green dinner
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Stop by Sankofa Cultural Arts, 5820 W. Chicago Ave., on Aug. 20th from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
early education
Austin families encouraged to enroll their children in pre-K next week
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Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 22-26 at Oscar DePriest Elementary, 139 S. Parkside Ave. School begins Sept. 6th.
film
Austin teen set to debut film Aug. 17th
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Wells Community Academy High School senior Jerence Rambo’s five-minute short will be shown at The Logan Center for the Arts. He produced the movie through a summer After School Matters program.
Community
Back-to-school community health fair this weekend
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Free screenings and educational resources will be available at the free event, held at BUILD’s headquarters. It begins with registration at 9 a.m. Aug. 20th and ends that day at 4 p.m.