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Three women have started an online petition to rename 135-acre park in Austin. They hope to soon have a name to recommend to the Chicago Park District, which has the power to make the change. Columbus Park was named a National Historic Landmark in 2003. If the park board approves a name change for Columbus Park, it would be the second – after the renaming of Douglass Park after abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
A fitness group is offering free classes to men in Columbus Park. The 45-minute sessions are held on Monday mornings beginning at 5:30 a.m.
A couple dozen people gathered Sunday to remember teenager Elijah Sims, who was killed four years ago, and to call for better witness protection. His case remains unsolved.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The free event is being sponsored by the Chicago Park District and Boeing.
The June 23rd event at Columbus Park, organized by BUILD, celebrated the end of school and provided a practical way for young people to connect to positive activities and stay safe.
15th District Commander Dwayne Betts has been meeting with local businesses and community groups to make Austin safer.
“Twelfth Night” will be performed 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Columbus Park.
From 2 to 7 p.m. stop by Columbus Park (Tuesdays), La Follette Park (Wednesdays) and Austin Town Hall (Thursdays).
Austin P.O.W.E.R (People Organizing Wealth & Economic Resources) of Life is hosting the 5k. Rain or shine, the race will start at 8 a.m.
The songs of Aretha Franklin will be performed 7 p.m. May 27 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson. Four other shows will be held throughout the summer.