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Turkeys will be distributed on a first come, first served basis starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 23 at 5713 W. Chicago Ave.; and beginning at 12 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., and 5744 W. Chicago Ave. If you aren’t able to stop by one of the Austin sites during these times, turkeys are being distributed elsewhere throughout the city.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares his thoughts on this Thanksgiving Day. “Wherever we find ourselves, we have to be thankful for the opportunity to live another day to help each other with our given talents,” he writes. AustinTalks wishes every one a happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for your support.
Join your friends and neighbors from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 5545 W. Harrison. The free meal is hosted by Assumption Church and St. Martin de Porres Church. Happy Thanksgiving!
The fifth annual BUILD flag football tournament will be held Nov. 27 at Leland Elementary field, 512 S. Lavergne. The first game – pitting Eric Charter against Leland Elementary – starts at 10 a.m.; the second game – featuring staff from UCan and BUILD – begins at 12 p.m. Concessions will be available.
All are invited to the service, which will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd. The Community of Congregations is organizing the event. Singers are welcome!
The annual, free meal will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St. Mayor Lori Lightfoot will attend as will a number of other elected officials. All fathers, families and West Side stakeholders are invited.
The free hot meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at 5545 W. Harrison. It’s hosted by Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and St. Martin De Porres Church.
Dinner will be served from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at George Leland School, 512 S. Lavergne. The event is free and open to the community.
The luncheon, hosted by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Jasmine Jackson Oak Street Health, will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at 4623 W. Gladys. To attend Wednesday’s event, you must RSVP.
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Lillian Drummond invite seniors to the free event from 12 to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Senior Satellite Center, 5071 W. Congress Parkway. Make sure to RSVP to attend.