Engage in compassionate dialogue
The Oak Park-based religious alliance Community of Congregations will host its spring meeting on April 27, 7 p.m., at Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid Ave. in Oak Park.
The meeting will feature a compassionate conversation with members of the Austin community. Five women from Austin will share their stories to deepen awareness and understanding.
For more info, visit communityofcongregations.org.
Attend a block club convention
The 15th District Police Department is inviting the public to attend the 2017 Block Club Convention and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, from April 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Michelle Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison.
Learn how to make a difference in your community and find what resources are available to you. For more info, call (312) 743-1495.
Celebrate future doctors
The I Am Abel Foundation will celebrate the 2017 class of Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program inductees, all of whom have aspirations to become physicians. The Foundation provides inductees with a network of support and resources that’s designed to guide them through the arduous process of becoming doctors.
The event, called the Preparing Our Successors in Medicine Annual Student Gala, will take place on Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave.
To purchase tickets or learn more about the foundation, visit iamabel.org.
