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The South Austin Neighborhood Association has organized a number of workshops on healthy eating and nutrition. The next free class – on farm to plate – will be held 10 a.m. to noon July 13 at 5421 W. Monroe. Call or email to register your child.
The young people who created the winning organ donation posters while participating in By The Hand Club For Kids will present them Tuesday to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in downtown Chicago.
Marchanelle Flowers, who teaches at Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, and Samiena Singleton, who teaches at Howe Elementary School, were honored earlier this year during CPS’ teacher appreciation week.
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford will hold a press conference Wednesday to discuss ways to help people who’ve served time in prison as well as those still incarcerated.
The free event will be held from 12 to 9 p.m. June 28th and 29th on Harrison Street between Laramie and Lavergne. There will be live entertainment, food, climbing wall and more at this weekend’s celebration, which is being put on by BUILD Chicago.
Longtime West Sider Dwayne Truss joined six other new board members at their first meeting, held June 26th. Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed all seven earlier this month.
The annual community play streets event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28 from 5400 W. Division to 1130 N. Long. There will be a bounce house, basketball, fresh produce sale, food and more.
LunchStop locations operate from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Friday, Aug. 23. Children do not need to be CPS students in order to receive a free lunch. Other Austin locations are also offering breakfast.
On June 27, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are offering free, confidential HIV testing and counseling in three Walgreens Austin locations. No appointment is needed, and results will be available immediately on site.
