Marathon Weekend With the Peace Runners
Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday Oct. 13, Multiple locations
Peace Runners 773, a non-profit health equity organization, is hosting “Marathon Weekend”, a series of events for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, that takes place on Oct.13. The organization has a “shake-out” run planned on Saturday, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at the Garfield Park Gold Dome. On the day of the marathon, Sunday, Oct. 13, a cheer station will be mile 16 of the race at 8 a.m., located at Malcolm X College. An after-party will take place on Sunday night with $10 for entry. Find more information about the Peace Runners 773 on their website at https://peacerunners773.com/ and their social media page at https://www.instagram.com/peace_runners773/.
Sexual Assault Survivors Support Groups
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 8 p.m., starting Oct. 10 through Dec. 19, Virtual meeting
Virtual support groups for African American women, trans-women and non-binary survivors of sexual violence will be hosted over the next few months by Resiliance, a not-for-profit organization that advocates and supplies services for sexual assault survivors. The support group is focused on developing self empowerment, sisterhood and coping skills. The group is intended for people ages 18 and above. To find out more information, call 312.443.9603, or contact by email at: gmolden@ourresilience.org. View the flyer at https://ow.ly/bJVq50TEj9L
The Final Farm to Table Travel Tours of the season
Thursday, Oct. 10, from 12 to 3 p.m., Pick-up at the Austin Town Hall Park
There are two more Farm to Table Travel Tours before the end of the season. The tours are hosted by Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures, and take participants on a free trolley-tour around different community gardens in the Austin area. The next tour will be on Thursday, Oct. 10, and the last tour for the year will be on Oct. 19, and will have an “Autumn Market Fundraiser” with fall-themed foods and African wares for sale. Find more information about the organization on their website at https://www.caytaworld.org/.
Hub 101 with Austin Forward Together Team
Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Virtual meeting
Austin Coming Together will be hosting a virtual info-session on the topic of their new Austin Forward Together Highlighted Agenda. Organizers will speak about their plans with their new ten key-focus areas of the “Austin Forward. Together.” quality-of-life plan. The highlighted agenda includes topics on restorative justice, mental health and early childhood education. View the flyer at https://ow.ly/Yvzh50TEjIS and register at https://ow.ly/ZkhL50TEjhj. For more information call 708-529-5042, or email organizers at hub@austincomingtogether.org.
YourPassion1st’s 2024 Pitch Competition and Music Festival
Nov. 9, 12 to 9 p.m., competition submission deadline on Oct. 26, Kehrein Center for the Arts
A music festival and youth empowerment competition with cash prizes will be hosted by YourPassion1st, a youth empowerment non-profit. The event is themed “Build Yourself Inside and Out”, with a focus on supporting youth’s personal dreams and on youth mental health. Submissions are due by Oct. 26. The competition is for people ages 14 to 24. To compete, submit a pitch: a short video that showcases a business idea, personal story or talent. Live music and food vendors will be at the festival. Find more information on pitching, the event details and the prizes, visit https://www.yourpassion1st.com/about-us/. 5628 W. Washington Blvd.