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On Dec. 19th, a food giveaway will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (while supplies last) at the 29th Ward office, 6272 W. North Ave. Then at 1 p.m. a Christmas a community celebration will take place at the Good Neighbor Center, 5437 W. Division
Austin Coming Together invites West Siders to a winter wonder blast celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at 557 N. Central Ave.
West Side families are invited to a holiday dinner and community musical Dec. 11 at Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd.
This free event is being held for vets and their families from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. There will be food, music and more.
Do some holiday shopping at the holiday market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Urban Essentials Coffee Cae, 5300 W. Chicago Ave.
Stop by the lobby of 5100 W. Harrison on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your purchases will be supporting local entrepreneurs, young moms, returning citizens and youth.
West Side residents are invited to two Christmas tree lightings on Dec. 1. The first will take place after the Austin parade, which starts at 5 p.m. at the 15th Police District. The other tree lighting – sponsored by Austin Coming Together and the 600 block of Lorel Block Club, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.
Austin Coming Together is accepting toys for children ages 0 to 18 through Dec. 1. Drop off donations in person at 5049 W. Harrison St or donate via Amazon.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Tuesday at Malcolm X College’s annual celebration. All are welcome to the free event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Stop by Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 17 for a hot meal, toys and more.