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The park district – with several facilities in Austin – is offering monthly membership from $10 to $20. Three-month passes range from $30 to $60, and an annual pass is $100 to $225. There is also a free three-month fitness center program.
Wednesday’s celebration was organized by the West Side Historical Preservation Society, Garfield Park Advisory Council and Greg Zanis of Crosses for Losses.
Patrons who purchase a fitness center membership (for a month, three months or annual) from March 18 to 24 will receive a complimentary water bottle and towel while supplies last.
The city’s annual holiday tree recycling program will run from Saturday, Jan. 5 through Saturday, Jan. 19. Garfield Park and Riis are two of the 25 parks participating.
The Chicago Park District invites West Side families for a night out March 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave.
“Free Fitness Week” runs from Jan. 8 through 14. Take a fitness class, work out in the gym, go for a swim or try a number of other activities on the West Side and throughout the city.
From Jan. 9-15th, check out the Chicago Park District’s 73 fitness centers, hundreds of classes and more than 20 park pools that offer lap swim.
“Twelfth Night” will be performed 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Columbus Park.
The Austin Town Hall will host the free, two-day event that features performers, food and more.
The Ahmeds hope to be have an Austin location, next to their liquor store in the 5900 block of West Division, up and running by November.