Community
PCC farm stand opens June 5
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This is the eighth year Austin Farm will be selling low-priced, organically grown fruits and vegetables; it’s operated by PCC Community Wellness Center.
Community
Indoor farmers market Sunday in Austin
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Stop by St. Paul Lutheran School’s gymnasium, 846 N. Menard Ave., from 12 to 6 p.m. Feb. 18. Free sampling from noon to 4 p.m.
fitness
Work out for free at Chicago Park District facilities
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“Free Fitness Week” runs from Jan. 8 through 14. Take a fitness class, work out in the gym, go for a swim or try a number of other activities on the West Side and throughout the city.
Community
West Side farmers markets winding down
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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.
Community
29th Ward holding flu clinic Friday
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro is hosting a free walk-in clinic with assistance from the Chicago Department of Health from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6272 W. North Ave.
Community
Attend men’s heath fair at Loretto Hospital
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The free event, sponsored by West Side Men, Austin Weekly News and Loretto Hospital, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30.
Austin
PCC unveils newly renovated walk-in community health center that serves West Side
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Robert J. Urso, PCC’s president and CEO, welcomed guests at an open house earlier this week at the Oak Park facility, and state Sen. Don Harmon made remarks.
Community
Kick-off rally Saturday for this year’s 5k walk/run in Austin
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Come out – rain or shine – 8:30 Aug. 12 at LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave. For more information, call Sankofa Cultural Arts Center at (773) 626-4497 or Helping Our People Excel at (773) 921-2243.
News
One and all are invited to do yoga among the goats
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All are welcome July 8 and 9 at the GlennArt Pasture in the 400 block of North Waller Avenue. See Austin from a different perspective.
Community
Free meals for needy youth started this week
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Light of Liberty Church, at 2 Washington Blvd. in Oak Park, will serve free lunch through Aug. 18, while New Life Ministries, 634 N. Austin Blvd., will provide both breakfast and lunch from July 10 through Aug. 18.