8th Annual Bungalow Garden Contest

Now through July 3, The Chicago Bungalow Association

The Chicago Bungalow Association is taking submissions for the 8th Annual Bungalow Garden Contest, through July 3. This year’s contest categories have increased, and there are now five new categories for Chicago homeowners to enter their wood frame, stucco, or brick bungalow gardens in. Cash prizes have increased this year, with runners-up earning $250 and category winners getting a $500 cash prize. The association will donate $25 to West and South Side community gardens for every bungalow entry they receive. Find out more information and enter the contest at chicagobungalow.org/garden-contest.

Free Hip-Hop Culture Workshop

June 22, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., The Austin Community Family Center

The last of their 4-month series of sessions, the Austin Community Family Center will be hosting a workshop on Hip-Hop Culture. The workshop will present “The Art of Lyrics and Song” and “Graffiti Style Writing” during the event. Pre-registration is required, email acfamilycenter@gmail.com to register and to find out more. 501 N. Central Ave. (Race Street entrance)

Good360 Product Giveaway

June 22, 12 – 2 p.m., Zoe Life Ministries International

Zoe Life Ministries will be giving away free clothes, shoes, kitchen and household appliances, electronics and other household items to the community. Large household items like treadmills, mattresses, and refrigerators are available. Options vary from week to week, but all items are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Walk-ins are welcome, registration is not required. All items are free of charge. View the flyer at zoelifeministriesintl.org/event-details/good360-product-giveaway-2024-06-15-12-00. 3 S. Laramie Ave.

Austin Garden Collective Volunteer Saturdays

June 22, 10 a.m., Bethel New Life Mildred Wiley Garden

Join the Austin Garden Collective volunteer day to get your hands in the dirt and work in the community gardens of Austin. Volunteer opportunities are offered every Saturday until the end of August, working to support the roughly 25 community gardens in Austin. Tools are provided. All ages are welcome. Find the full volunteer day schedule and more at austingardencollective.com. 1140 N. Lamon

Saving Lives Together Faith Leaders Lunch

June 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Greater St. John Bible Church

Attend a lunch-in hosted by the West Side Heroin and Opioid Task Force to learn about recovery support services on the West Side and gain knowledge about the stigma surrounding substance abuse. Information about the history of substance abuse, how to administer Narcan, and information about recovery support services will be shared at the event.  1256 N. Waller Ave.

I.C.A.R.E. Ministries OSTP Summer Camp Program

June 24 – August 2, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Youth can join a summer camp this month to learn about visual arts and computer coding. Mentoring, workshops and community walks are offered during the camp. The camp is intended for ages 5 to 18. Free breakfast and lunch are provided. Find out more at icareministrieschi.com. Bethel New Life, 4950 W. Thomas, entrance on Lavergne