Community
West Side farmers markets winding down
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Don’t miss the chance to visit on Tuesdays this month the PCC Farmers Market, at 330 N. Lotus, and the Garfield Park Market, at 200 N. Kedzie Ave., this Thursday.
education
Some calling for a new public high school in Austin
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West Siders will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 10th to discuss the development and support for a new school as part of Austin’s Good Neighbor Campaign.
Austin
Eleven Austin schools who saw a bigger enrollment decline than expected won’t see more budget cuts this year
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That’s good news, though some advocates say West Side students continue to suffer from too little funding over the years.
Community
Open house set to discuss how to make roads safer in Austin
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West Siders are invited 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 30 to Austin Town Hall to share concerns and priorities about dangerous driving behaviors as part of the city’s Vision Zero Chicago initiative.
Community
Restorative justice forum Saturday in Austin
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Help come up with viable solutions for reducing violence and healing from trauma Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at BUILD’s headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St. The free event for people of all ages will feature raffle prizes.
Community
Grab your bike and take a ride for peace
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All ages are welcome this Saturday, Sept. 16 at BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison St. Registered riders will receive a free T-shirt and water bottle, while supplies last. There will be music and snacks before the ride, which starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Loaner bikers will be available for those 16 and younger; there also will be a limited number of DIvvy bikes available for those 18 and up.
Austin
Basketball classic block party set for Saturday
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The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 2 at Douglass High School, 543 N. Waller Ave.
Austin
Austin families of gun violence victims march through neighborhood for peace, justice
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West Side community leaders, elected officials and relatives who’ve lost loved ones rallied at the Green Line Central station Saturday before marching to Laramie and Jackson, where two men were killed earlier this month on the steps of Friendship Baptist Church.
Community
Share your concerns about housing in Austin
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The issue will be discussed from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at 5049 W. Harrison. The discussion is part of ongoing efforts to write a quality of life plan for the community, led by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
Austin
PCC unveils newly renovated walk-in community health center that serves West Side
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Robert J. Urso, PCC’s president and CEO, welcomed guests at an open house earlier this week at the Oak Park facility, and state Sen. Don Harmon made remarks.