Big Week | Sept. 4-11

by Sam Tucker and Austin Coming Together | Austin Weekly partner August 30, 2024September 4, 2024

Food-related resources summary

2024 quick-guide to food resources in Austin

Austin Coming Together has created a food-resources summary for 2024, which includes information on local food pantries, community gardens, farmers market stands and garden volunteering. Find the flyer and more information at https://ow.ly/8ZbX50Tb2Ac

‘Austin’s Secret Sauce’ interactive workshop series

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Sept. 7 and 14, At BUILD headquarters, at 5100 W. Harrison St.

A workshop series showcasing Austin’s community gardens, where cooking demonstrations, tastings, take-home garden kits and knowledge on cooking with local produce will be shared. The workshops are organized by the Austin Garden Collective, Chicago Grows Food, BUILD, and the Superfood School. The workshops are intended for residents 12 and older. Registration is required, find the registration page on the Austin Garden Collective’s eventbrite page at https://ow.ly/TVrW50Tb2xv. View the flyer at https://ow.ly/XVfG50Tb2ym

Free Farm-to-Table Trolley Tour

Thursday, Sept. 5, 12 to 3 p.m., Depart from Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St.

The Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures is hosting free trolley tours that take attendees on a tour around different community gardens in the Austin area. The upcoming tour will be the second to last free farm-to-table tour of the year. The last tour for the season will be on Oct. 3. Find more information on trolly tours on their website at www.caytaworld.org/trolley-tours. Donations are accepted.

Ride for Peace event at BUILD

Saturday, Sept. 7, meet at 10 a.m., bike ride begins at 11 a.m. sharp Meet at BUILD headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St.

BUILD is hosting their second “Ride for Peace” event, where the community is invited to ride bikes through the Austin neighborhood to advocate for a safer Chicago. Family-friendly activities and community resources will be shared at BUILD headquarters, located at 5100 W. Harrison St., after the event. A limited number of DIVVY bikes will be available to ride at the event. Find more information at https://www.buildchicago.org/event/ride-for-peace-in-austin/. Register for a free shirt for the event at https://ow.ly/n3r450Tb2zn

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