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On Dec. 19th, a food giveaway will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (while supplies last) at the 29th Ward office, 6272 W. North Ave. Then at 1 p.m. a Christmas a community celebration will take place at the Good Neighbor Center, 5437 W. Division
Ald. Chris Taliaferro will be distributing toys, diapers, clothing, household supplies and more – while supplies last – from 12 to 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at 6272 W. North Ave.
Austin Coming Together invites West Siders to a winter wonder blast celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at 557 N. Central Ave.
This free event is being held for vets and their families from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. There will be food, music and more.
Do some holiday shopping at the holiday market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Urban Essentials Coffee Cae, 5300 W. Chicago Ave.
Stop by the lobby of 5100 W. Harrison on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your purchases will be supporting local entrepreneurs, young moms, returning citizens and youth.
Austin Coming Together is accepting toys for children ages 0 to 18 through Dec. 1. Drop off donations in person at 5049 W. Harrison St or donate via Amazon.
The event will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Better Life Faith Church International, 5401 W. Lake St.
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.
The Black Village Foundation and Dearborn Wholesale will hold its second annual toy giveaway 10 a.m. Dec. 23. Kids must be present.