Community
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day Monday in Austin
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Zeta Phi Beta sorority present the 14th annual family health challenge on Jan. 20 from 9 to 3 p.m. at George Leland School, 512 S. Lavergne St.
News
A runner’s journey
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Austin resident Vanessa Stokes reflects on life while on the road as she trains to run the Chicago Marathon in 2020.
Community
Produce pop up this weekend in Austin
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Forty Acres Fresh Market will hold its monthly produce pop up in Austin on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Jan. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Jan. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The featured local chef will be Nubian Catering.
Community
Work out for free this week at Chicago park facilities
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The Chicago Park District will offer free access to 69 fitness centers located in parks citywide, including Austin, and a free preview of over 25 fitness classes being offered during winter session. Free lap swim is also available at many citywide pools. Register online or sign in onsite.
Community
Austin’s monthly fresh produce market held this weekend
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This month’s fresh produce market will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 13; from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14; and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Dec. 15 at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. There will be a large selection of affordable fresh produce, recipe demonstrations, free sampling and giveaways.
health
Loretto Hospital jumps in patient safety rating after new report
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The hospital – which remains the largest private employer in Austin, with 624 people on staff – received an A rating for its fall report, after receiving average ratings of C’s and D’s. The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit based in Washington, grades hospitals across the country on factors like in-patient care, infections and practices to prevent error. Hospitals voluntarily participate, and Leapfrog releases reports twice a year.
Community
Free diabetes program held Monday at Loretto Hospital
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Learn about how to reverse the course of diabetes at this two-hour event from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 in the 6th floor auditorium of Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave. The event will include a cooking demonstration and a healthy lunch.
Community
Fresh produce market in Austin this weekend
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The monthly farmers market will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8; from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9; and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. There will be a large selection of fresh produce, recipe demonstrations, free samples, giveaways and more.
Community
Free flu shots on Monday
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro will be hosting the event on Monday, Oct. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the 29th Ward office’s community room, 6272 W. North Ave.
Community
Austin’s monthly fresh produce market open this weekend
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Stop by 5051 W. Chicago Av. on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large selection of affordable fresh produce, recipe demonstrations, free samples and giveaways.