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Participate in a parenting workshop to stop violence

By AustinTalks | May 10, 2016

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is hosting the free event Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. T Sankofa House, 4041 W. Roosevelt Road.

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Deadline extended for Local School Council applicants

By AustinTalks | March 13, 2014

Applicants have until 3 p.m. Friday, March 14 to turn in materials that will get them on the April 7 and 8 ballot.

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Circle Urban Ministries hosting “Ready for college?” forum

By AustinTalks | January 28, 2013

The Jan. 29 forum for high school students and parents starts at 6:30 p.m., 118 N. Central Ave.

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Halloween party at St. Paul Luthern School

By AustinTalks | October 12, 2012

The 6 p.m. Oct. 31 event sponsored by Roman Morrow and Divinely Orchestrated will offer a safe place for families to go for games, food, treats and more.

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Community seat to remain vacant at Louis Armstrong Elementary

By Sarah Ostman | April 17, 2012

Like others, the school won’t have enough candidates on Wednesday’s ballot to fill the open positions.

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Leland Elementary needs more funding, one LSC candidate says

By Ellyn Fortino | April 17, 2012

While the school’s principal and LSC coordinator declined to speak with AustinTalks, the office manager and previous LSC coordinator said the issue, as well as increasing attendance, will require the attention of newly elected members.

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Seven-hour day to be core task for next May Elementary LSC

By Ellyn Fortino | April 16, 2012

The new members elected Wednesday will help plan the school’s longer day.

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Six community members vying for two spots on Young Elementary’s LSC

By Ellyn Fortino | April 15, 2012

Winners of the April 18 election will help the school’s staff determine how to plan the longer day.

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Candidate forum planned for Brunson local school council candidates

By Sarah Ostman | April 15, 2012

Monday’s 2:30 p.m. event will allow the public to learn about those running in the April 18 election.

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Information shared at sex education workshop

By V.O.I.S.E. Academy | June 13, 2011

The sessions covered how much it costs to care for a baby and the dangers of getting a sexually transmitted disease.

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