Community
Celebrate end of Kwanzaa on Saturday
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The Garfield Park Advisory Council and West Side Cultural Arts Council will hold a celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dec. 31 at the Garfield Park Dome.
Community
All welcome at Saturday’s Winter Wonderland
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Stop by Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 17 for a hot meal, toys and more.
Community
Don’t miss Halloween events in Austin
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Check out the various events being held Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in Austin. Have a safe and happy halloween!
Columbus Park
Juneteenth celebrated at Columbus Park
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Columbus Park hosted two Juneteenth festivals last weekend, with hundreds of West Siders taking part. Mark your calendar for next year’s celebrations.
Community
Juneteenth celebrations this weekend
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There will be at least three Juneteenth celebrations in Austin this weekend – two at Columbus Park and the other on Chicago Avenue. All are welcome!
Community
Teens invited to winter wonderfest
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West Side teens are invited to a holiday celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Lararmie Ave. There will be free food and giveaways as well as a winter clothes drive. For each piece of clothing a teen brings, they will get one raffle ticket.
Community
Attend Christmas tree lighting Saturday
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The tree lighting will be Dec. 4 at Assumption Church, 601 S. Central. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by the lighting at 6 p.m. All are welcome at this free event, which will include Christmas carols.
Community
West Side residents invited to tree lighting
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The annual event will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 in the 600 block of Laurel community gardens. Food and refreshments will be served. Social distancing and wearing of face masks will be required.
celebration
Holiday parade, tree lighting to be held Friday night in Austin
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The Austin Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their annual holiday parade and tree lighting festival Friday Dec. 3. The parade starts at Unity Fellowship Church at Cicero and Madison, with the tree lighting at 6 p.m. in front of the 15th District police station, 5701 W. Madison st.
News
Celebrate Nelson Mandela Friday in Austin
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Celebrate the birthday of peacemaker Nelson Mandela from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16 at 5300 W. Chicago Ave. Two community leaders – Chicago Police Sgt. Jermaine Harris and state Sen. Kim Lightford – will be honored. Friday’s celebration is sponsored by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, the Westside Health Authority and SSA 72.