Community
Do you holiday shopping Friday at BUILD Chicago
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Stop by the lobby of 5100 W. Harrison on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your purchases will be supporting local entrepreneurs, young moms, returning citizens and youth.
Community
West Side church goers to receive free laptops from Comcast
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The giveaway serves as a reminder that eligible households can receive up to $30 a month toward the cost of internet and/or mobile service under a federal program.
Community
One and all invited to tree lightings on Friday
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West Side residents are invited to two Christmas tree lightings on Dec. 1. The first will take place after the Austin parade, which starts at 5 p.m. at the 15th Police District. The other tree lighting – sponsored by Austin Coming Together and the 600 block of Lorel Block Club, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.
Community
Donations being accepted for holiday toy drive
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Austin Coming Together is accepting toys for children ages 0 to 18 through Dec. 1. Drop off donations in person at 5049 W. Harrison St or donate via Amazon.
Community
Thanksgiving celebration to be held Saturday
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The annual celebration – organized by Fathers Who Care and Westside Community Stakeholders – will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison.
News
29th Ward residents invited to propose how to spend $450,000
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Residents can suggest and vote on community projects in the north, central and south portions of the ward, helping decide how to spend $450,000 in city funds.
News
Forty Acres Fresh Market marks important moment this week in bringing store to Austin
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A groundbreaking will be held at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. at 11 a.m. Nov. 15. The store is expected to open in the last half of 2024. Also this week, the Austin Community Food Co-op is holding another virtual session about their work to bring another grocery store to Austin.
Community
29th Ward residents can help decide how to spend some city money in their ward
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Residents are invited to a participatory budget meeting that will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at 6272 W. North Ave.
Community
Stop by Veteran’s Day pop-up
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The community event, sponsored by BUILD Chicago, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at 1605 N. Troy St.
Community
Check out these opportunities
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Stop by Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson St., from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8.