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Celebrate Juneteenth throughout the week

By Shelby E. Hawkins | June 14, 2021

The West Side will be celebrating Juneteenth throughout this week. Activities, events and panel discussions will honor the history and culture of Black Americans.

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Roller skate this weekend at Garfield Park

By AustinTalks | April 2, 2021

Free skating sessions for youth and teens will be held Friday and Saturday at 100 N. Central Park Ave. All participants must register to attend.

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Holiday virtual fundraiser aims to raise hope and some money for the West Side

By Shelby E. Hawkins | December 17, 2020

The telethon, organized by the new nonprofit group Renew 312, will feature singalongs, book readings and an appearance by Santa Claus to raise money for Austin. Tune in on Facebook Live from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

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Vets honored during West Side Juneteenth commemoration

By Kendall Polidori | June 21, 2019

Wednesday’s celebration was organized by the West Side Historical Preservation Society, Garfield Park Advisory Council and Greg Zanis of Crosses for Losses.

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West Side farmers markets winding down

By AustinTalks | October 16, 2017

Don’t miss the chance to visit on Tuesdays this month the PCC Farmers Market, at 330 N. Lotus, and the Garfield Park Market, at 200 N. Kedzie Ave., this Thursday.

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Anti-violence theater productions coming to West Side this spring

By Terry Dean | December 13, 2016

Sisters Larryann and Pearlie Aaron plan to put on the productions from March to August 2017.

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Vacant lots available for $1

By T.J. Kremer III | January 26, 2015

About 250 parcels in Austin are available; the deadline to apply is Jan. 30.

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Anti-violence vigil set for Friday

By AustinTalks | August 28, 2014

Congressman Danny K. Davis and dozens of West Side groups and churches are sponsoring the 6:30 p.m. event at the Garfield Park Band Shell.

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Cultural night in Garfield Park’s Golden Dome

By AustinTalks | July 25, 2013

NAJWA Dance Corps is putting on the dance series, which runs through the end of the month.

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Stories and music at Inspiration Kitchen

By AustinTalks | February 21, 2013

Enjoy two nights of free live music and story telling in Garfield Park Feb. 22 and March 15.

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