Holiday Market at BUILD

Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Dec. 7. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., BUILD Headquarters

The Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development, or BUILD, is sponsoring and hosting the “Austin Holiday Market” at their headquarters this month. The holiday market has about 30 vendors this year, offering handmade gift items, sweet treats, vegan food and more. The two-day event is a celebration and showcasing of local Black and Brown artisans and businesses. Find more information about the market and the full list of vendors visit: https://ow.ly/FKoe50Uj5X8. 5100 W. Harrison St.

Holiday Bazaar at the Kehrein Center for Arts

Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 6 p.m.

The Kehrein Center for the Arts will be hosting “Living Room and Holiday Bazaar” at their center in Austin. The center’s “Living Room” events aim to combine artistry, therapy and civic advocacy into a free community event. At the event on Dec. 7, Anjanette Young, a police reform advocate will be the featured speaker. Attendees can learn about Young’s work in her organizations including “Café Social Work” a social-worker education organization, and the “I am Her Foundation”, which provides support for women of color. The event is free to attend. It will also have local health and wellness resources, retail items, and food. Find more information about the event and register at https://ow.ly/ZJeL50Uj5Vc. 5628 W. Washington Blvd.

ACT Mental Health Research Survey Extended

Austin Coming Together and the Black Researchers Collective, Online survey

Austin Coming Together and the Black Researchers Collective are extending the deadline for their mental health research surveys in Austin. The deadline to submit surveys is now Dec. 31. Researchers want to hear from residents about their mental health needs and the challenges that residents face in the community. The surveys will be used to advance mental health resources in Austin. Submitting the survey enters participants in a raffle to win either a free iPad or a Microsoft Surface Pro computer. Fill out the survey: https://ow.ly/U6Ea50Uj653. For questions, contact the two lead researchers, Imani Lewis, at mhresearcherimani@gmail.com, and Katrina Bailey at mhresearcherkatrina@gmail.com.

Master gardener info-session at the conservatory 

Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garfield Park Conservatory 

Have questions on how to care for plants? The Garfield Park Conservatory hosts “University of Illinois Ask a Master Gardener” sessions where attendees can learn more about caring for plants and gardens. Members of the University of Illinois will be at the conservatory’s Horticulture Hall to answer any “green thumb” questions. Registration is required to enter the conservatory. Reservations are free for Chicago residents. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/pj6M50Uj68z

Bethel New Life accepting donations for new campus

Now accepting donations

Bethel New Life is accepting donations for their Mildred Wiley Wellness Campus, an innovative hub that will include community programs that are focused on improving the root causes of trauma, violence and poverty. Community gardens, STEM courses for youth, and family support services will be housed in the nine-acre campus they plan to create. Donations can be made online: https://ow.ly/a00I50Uj6fH. Find more information about the campus project: https://bethelnewlife.org/wellness-hub/