Community
Happy 4th of July!
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AustinTalks wishes the West Side a safe and restful holiday.
Community
Friday’s community celebration postponed
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The annual event, organized by BUILD, has been postponed due to weather. The “summer of opportunity” celebration will be held Friday, Aug. 17.
Austin
Be a part of one of the biggest events of 2018
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The West Side Historical Society – in partnership with Ald. Jason Ervin, AustinTalks and other partners – will host this year’s Juneteenth festival and parade for peace June 22-24 in Garfield Park. Vendors are invited to contact organizers; VIP passes are also available.
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West Siders invited to holiday dinner party
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There will be entertainment, food and socializing from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21 at Columbus Park Field House, 500 S. Central Ave. Congressman Danny Davis along with several other officials are putting on the free event.
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Don’t miss Austin’s holiday parade, tree lighting Friday
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Celebrate the spirit of unity Dec. 15. The kickoff begins at 5 pm. at Unity Fellowship Church at Cicero and Madison, followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. in front of the 15th District Police station, 5701 W. Madison.
Community
Visit with Santa Saturday at Loretto
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One and all are invited to the hospital’s 27th annual Christmas celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 9 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
BUILD hosts end-of-the-summer bash at its Austin headquarters
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There will be free food, fun and games, and prizes from 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 18 at 5100 W. Harrison St. All ages are welcome!
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One and all invited to back-to-school rally, parade Saturday
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Dr. Arthur Lockhart will hold the 29th annual event July 29 at Healing Temple C.O.G.I.C., 4941 W. Chicago Ave. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the kickoff is at 9 a.m.
Community
Street re-dedication for Nelson Mandela
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West Siders are invited to a birthday celebration and tribute 10:30 a.m. July 18 to the South African leader. The event, which will be held at 4800 W. Chicago Ave., is sponsored by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, Westside Health Authority, CBC, West Side Historic Preservation Society, Institute for Nonvioence Chicago, New Jerusalem Lodge of M.W.P.H.G.L. of Illinois, Ceasefire, SSF AVE 72, Tia L. Ford, West Side Democracy for America, Saint Martin De Porres and Fathers Who Care.
Community
Community celebration Friday at Columbus Park
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Stop by from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of fun, free food and activities. The parade starts at Cicero and Jackson at 11 a.m.