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Food, music, parade marks Juneteenth Fest
The 10th annual Juneteenth Festival wrapped up with a Saturday peace parade that trekked down Chicago Avenue before ending at a community garden on Mayfield Avenue. The parade kicked off at Chicago...
Program brings live performance art to Chicago's West Side
East Garfield Park resident Bettina Van Pelt doesn't consider herself to be a shy. For her, performing on stage is a way to express herself. And she couldn't wait to take the stage on June 7...
Peace Corner to host open house Friday June 14
Only a year into his job, Peace Corner Executive Director Duane Wilson has big plans, and an even bigger vision, for the Austin-based youth center. Think "Disney of the West Side." Wilson...
Former 15th District commander set to lead Juneteenth Parade in Austin
Updated: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 10:15 AM
Chicago Police Department's First Deputy Al Wysinger returned to Austin last weekend as the grand marshal for the Juneteenth parade. The three-day festival kicked off last Friday June 14 and...
'Stories and Music' program brings live performance art to West Side
A collaboration between Chicago West Community Music Center and 2nd Story aims to bring out the griot in West Side residents. The Stories and Music program was a six-week long writing workshop to get...
A happy day
Steinmetz High School Marching Band members perform during the during the Juneteenth Parade last Saturday.
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ComEd hosts CARE Fairs to provide bill payment assistance to customers
To help customers experiencing financial hardship and in need of assistance paying their monthly electric bill, ComEd is partnering with CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association of Cook...
Melody Young Healthcare Program Center to provide free HIV testing
Free HIV testing to be held at melody young healthcare program center, 3945 W. Division.
PCC Austin Family Health Center to host weekly produce market
PCC Austin has fresh vegetables! Fridays in June, July and August (except July 5th). Starting Friday, June 7th, 2013, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
28th Ward to hold vehicle stickers sale
28th Ward Vehicle Stickers Sale. Saturday, July 6th, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 28th Ward Service Office.
Vendors and sponsors wanted for 2013 Taste of Austin
The Austin Peoples Action Center, in collaboration with Congressman Danny K. Davis', Back To School Parade, is putting out the call for all interested restaurants, caterers, other businesses to sign...
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