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Don’t miss Friday’s Christmas celebration, food basket giveaway
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The event will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Better Life Faith Church International, 5401 W. Lake St.
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Annual Christmas parade, tree lighting takes place Friday in Austin
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The Austin Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual community Christmas tree lighting and parade will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The holiday parade will start at 5 p.m. at the corner of Madison Street and Laramie Avenue and end at the 15th Police District, 5701 W. Madison Ave., where the tree lighting will be held at 6 p.m.
Also Friday night, there will be a “Christmas around the world” event held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 600 Block of Lorel Community Gardens. The event, which will include free refreshments, is sponsored by the 600 Block of Lorel Book Club and Austin Coming Together.
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Toy giveaway for West Side kids
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The Black Village Foundation and Dearborn Wholesale will hold its second annual toy giveaway 10 a.m. Dec. 23. Kids must be present.
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Toy, coat drive Sunday in Austin
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The second annual drive-by giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at 5932 W. Lake St. The event is sponsored by the Upsilon Sigma and Iota Nu Sigma chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
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Toy giveaway tonight in Austin
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Better Life Faith Church International will host a holiday get together 7 p.m. Dec. 17th at 5401 W. Lake St.
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Soul City Community Market presents holiday bazaar this weekend in Austin
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Stop by the Soul City Community Market’s holiday bazaar on Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. Support Austin’s small businesses while listening to live entertainment. There will be prizes! Featured vendors include Tubby’s Taste, Just Unwind, Thank God 4 Raw Vegan Treats, Balm Yard, Ms. P’s Gluten Free and more. See you Saturday!
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Visit Santa room at Legal Prep
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Elementary-age youth from South Austin and Garfield Park are invited to stop by the Santa room at Legal Prep Charter Academy, 4319 W. Washington Blvd. from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and Dec. 10.
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Register for toy giveaway
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Wednesday, Dec. 8th is the deadline to register for the 37th Ward annual toy giveaway. The event is hosted by Ald. Emma Mitts and Global Outreach MInistries. Call (773) 379-0960.
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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.
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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.