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Last week’s “summer of opportunity” event connected young people and families to a range of resources for a successful school year while celebrating summer with a positive community gathering.
Local advocates, community organizations and businesses will kick off a safe and successful school year from 12 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 on Harrison Street from Laramie to Lavergne.
The city of Chicago is looking for performers who can dance, act or read poetry. Tryouts will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 25 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie.
The free event will be held July 31 and Aug. 1 at Austin Town Hall. All are welcome!
West Side residents are invited to the free event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the 5400 block of West Ferdinand.
From 12 to 6 p.m., join others at Bethel Lutheran Church, 130 N. Keeler Ave.
A planning meeting will be held 6 p.m. May 8 at Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center.
In a recent Chicago Tribune story, 19-year-old Malcolm London shares his passion for the written word and tells his story from growing up on the West Side to his recent appearance on national television.
Students from the Academy of Scholastic Achievement were recognized for their work, as were others from across the city.
Help retire the debt for this year’s festival and raise money for next year. If you can’t make it today, your help is still needed.