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PCC Parkside Family Health Center is the 12th PCC health clinic and represents $1.7 million in investment, said Robert J. Urso, president and CEO of PCC Community Wellness Center. “We’re grateful for the privilege to serve this community and deepen our commitment to the West Side.”
Patrons who purchase a fitness center membership (for a month, three months or annual) from March 18 to 24 will receive a complimentary water bottle and towel while supplies last.
The students at Leslie Lewis Elementary have been preparing for Saturday’s race each week by doing exercises and running laps in the halls as part of a Chicago Run program operated at the West Side school.
“This was a growth year for us,” said Malcolm Crawford, race organizer and executive director of the Austin African American Business Networking Association. “We’re looking for bigger and better next year. We got a lot of good experience this year, so we are looking forward to next year.”
Until the African-American community accepts the importance of addressing mental health issues, progress on all the other pressing problems won’t be achieved, writes columnist John W. Fountain III.
Stop at any one of the four Austin locations before they close for the year. The final date for Columbus Park is Sept. 11; for LaFollette Park its Sept. 12; and for the Austin City Market its Sept. 13. The PCC Austin Farm Stand continues until Oct. 16.
In celebration of National Health Center week, Austin residents are invited from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at 330 N. Lotus Ave. There will be fresh produce for sale and hands-on gardening activities, and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts will be honored.
Stop by Forty Acres Fresh Market at the Boombox, 5846 W. Chicago Ave. July 1-30. Cash, credit cards and the Link card are accepted.
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.
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.