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T-shirt design contest for alt_chicago
Online contest, applications open on Dec. 27
A t-shirt design contest with cash prizes for alt_chicago, a Chicago-based cultural non-profit, opens at the end of the month. The non-profit will award two $250 cash prizes to the best t-shirt design. Logos, text prompts and visual inspiration is supplied. Only one submission per person is permitted. The contest opens Dec. 27 and closes on Jan. 3. For more information visit: https://ow.ly/ESSK50UqRTU
Austin area food-related resources summary
2024 summary of free food resources
Find free food resources on the Austin Coming Together food-resources summary. Austin Coming Together updates the online summary as resources change. The summary provides information on times, dates and locations of free food resources in the Austin area. Find the most recent flyer and more information: https://ow.ly/H3X650UqRKU. Find more information on recipes, food education and community gardens at: https://ow.ly/Cgya50UqRNh
LoveThyNeighbor Toy Drive
Friday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., Located at Starbucks Coffee at 4924 W. North Ave.
A toy drive hosted by LoveThyNeighbor, a social support non-profit, takes place this month. Toy donations are being accepted until Dec. 19. The toy-giveaway will take place on Dec. 20 at a Starbucks in the Austin area. The drive is accepting new, unwrapped toys. For more information call: 312-985-6618. View the flyer: https://ow.ly/wW1M50UqRIe
Holiday Toy Drive hosted by the Vegan World Cafe
Saturday, Dec. 21, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Find free holiday gifts at a holiday toy drive hosted by the Vegan World Cafe Catering. Toy distribution will take place on Dec. 21, and attendees can also get a gift certificate for a free meal from the catering business. The toy drive is accepting new toys until Dec. 20. To find out more, call 872-802-8027. Visit https://veganworldcafe.com/. See the flyer: https://ow.ly/SgHQ50UqROt. 1206 N. Central Ave.
Winter-break activities at the Conservatory
Multiple dates and times, Dec. 26 to 29, and Jan. 2 and 3, Located at the Garfield Park Conservatory
Get a break from the cold and visit the Garfield Park Conservatory during holiday vacation for family activities and programming. Special programming will include a nature play-area for all ages, and other activities throughout the conservatory’s space. Find specific times and dates at: https://ow.ly/u4mE50UqRQa
BUILD Fitness Lab
Open on Mondays from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 5 – 9 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Fridays 5 – 9 p.m., Located at BUILD headquarters
The Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development, or BUILD, has a fitness lab that is open to the Austin community at its campus in Austin. Attendees can use free weights, machines and treadmills at the space. The fitness lab is open to all ages and everyone in the community. For more information, call: 773-227-2880. https://www.buildchicago.org/. 5100 W. Harrison St.