Austin Coming Together
West Side group names leader
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Darnell Shields is the new sole executive director of Austin Coming Together. He had shared the position with Andrew Born, who remains with the non-profit group.
garden
More community gardens cropping up in Austin
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Vacant lots on three West Side streets have been selected for transformation as part of a block club competition sponsored by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
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.
Community
Residents, groups to gather Saturday to improve early childhood education
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Austin Coming Together will hold its 3rd annual symposium Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at By the Hand Club, 415 N. Laramie Ave.
News
Strategic plan to improve the community discussed tonight
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Austin Coming Together will hold a town hall meeting Aug. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Austin Town Hall.
Community
Celebrate five years of Austin Coming Together
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Several people will be honored at the June 26th event.
Community
Open house for those interested in manufacturing jobs
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The Austin Workforce Collaborative will host the event Sept. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at 231 N. Pine St.
News
Foreclosure continues to plague West Siders
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Recent reports by the Lawyer’s Committee for Better Housing and the Woodstock Institute show housing woes still a problem for Austin.
Community
Free community fair Saturday
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Tau Gamma Omega chapter) is putting on the six-hour event, which will include presentations, prizes and health screenings.
News
Head of Austin Chamber running for mayor
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Thirty-year-old Amara Enyia is challenging Rahm Emanuel in a campaign she hopes puts the focus on uniting neighborhoods across the city.