ALD. MITTS STAGES ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR TO KEEP 37th WARD FIT

POLITICAL ACTION MINISTRY OF MT. VERNON CHURCH HOLDING BAZAAR SEPT. 25

The Political Action Ministry of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church is presenting an Outdoor Bazaar at JLM Abundant Life Community Center, 2622 West Jackson Boulevard, on Saturday, September 25, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Admission is free and the public is invited to shop for clothing, crafts, flowers, shoes, food, and more. Vendors will be set up outside the Center. For information and to set up a sales table, call Reva at 773/401-5929.

NORTH AUSTIN LIBRARY PRESENTING FREE PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES IN SEPT. & OCT.

The North Austin Branch Library, 5724 West North Avenue, is offering a series of free Preschool Story Times. These programs are scheduled for 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 7, 21, 28, October 5, 12 & 26.
    Although participation is free, space is limited, so reservations are required. For information and reservations, call Jacqueline Primm at 312/746-4233.

AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTING 4TH GOLF IN AUSTIN SEPT. 24

The Austin Chamber of Commerce is presenting its 4th Annual Golf In Austin fundraiser on Friday, September 24. This event benefits the ACC Summer Youth Program and Holiday Parade & Tree-Lighting Celebration.
    For information regarding sponsorship or competing in Golf In Austin, call 773/854-5063.

MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSN. PRESENTING STORY NIGHT SEPT. 23

The John Marshall High School Alumni Association is presenting Story Night on Thursday, September 23, 4:00-7:00 PM, at the school, 3250 West Adams Street. Parents, alumni, and community residents are invited to meet Marshall’s new administration and staff and review the school’s rich history. A program will be presented in the auditorium, a social with food and beverages is being held in the Courtyard, and school tours will be conducted. No reservations are necessary and admission is free. For information, call 773/535-8091.

KEEP YOUR SUMMER BODY ALL YEAR WITH STEP AEROBICS AT CLARK PARK

Get in shape now or keep your shape all year. Sign up for Step Aerobics at Clark Park, 4615 West Jackson Boulevard. Classes for adults ages 18 and older on Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30-7:30 PM. Fee is $15 for the 10-week session. For information, call 773/287-7794. The class forming now, space is limited.

ASSOCIATION HOUSE OFFERING CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS

Association House, 1116 North Kedzie Avenue, is offering job training programs leading to placement in rewarding careers. Among the career fields for which training courses are provided are: College Prep Computer Repair, College Prep Certified Medical Assistant, and Customer Service & Retail Training. Orientation sessions are offered for each employment discipline. For information and course schedules, call 773/772-7170, ext. 1050. Students must be at least 18 years old.

10TH ANNUAL GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY COUNTY FAIR SET FOR SEPT. 18

Experience the excitement and fun of a county fair in the middle of the city. Chicago’s original urban hoedown is being held on Saturday, September 18, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue. Admission is $5. Ages 3 and under are free.
    The Garfield Park Conservatory’s County Fair celebrates the harvest and healthy communities in an urban setting on Chicago’s West Side. The connection between plants, food, and American heritage are highlighted through a variety of activities, demonstrations, and entertainment. Families can enjoy hands-on activities, games, a petting zoo, pony rides for $1.00, compost demonstrations, a harvest showcase, beekeeping demonstrations, live music, food, a farmers market with fresh produce from local farms, and much more.
    For more information, log onto www.garfield-conservatory.org or call 773/638-1766, ext. 18.

JLM ABUNDANT LIFE CENTER PROVIDING FREE MONTHLY LEGAL CLINIC

The JLM Abundant Life Center, 2622 West Jackson Boulevard, is offering a free Legal Clinic on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. No appointments are necessary and people are seen on a first-come-first-served basis.

LORETTO HOSPITAL’S ADDICTION CENTER MARKING RECOVERY MONTH SEPT. 21

The Addiction Center of Loretto Hospital is commemorating National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month with its 6th Annual Celebration on Tuesday, September 21, 10:00-11:30 AM, 645 South Central Avenue, 6th Floor Auditorium.

    The professional staff will discuss the services they provide at Loretto, new research and trends in alcohol and drug addiction research and treatments, plus recognition of families in recovery. Theme of this year’s program is Joining the Voice: Now More Than Ever. For information, call 773/854-5445.

FIRST ROUND BASEBALL ACADEMY FORMING TRAINING CLUB FOR YOUTH

The First Round Baseball Academy is now forming a baseball training club for players wanting to develop their skills. The Academy is open to boys and girls ages 8-16 years old.
    Training sessions are being held at Garfield Park, Stella’s Batting Cage, and the McCook Center September 24 through December 17 (every Friday).

    Cost is $25 for the 13-week training session. Groups are now forming and space is limited. For information and registration, call Frank Brim at 773/443-2746.

COMMISSIONER COLLINS & STREET JUSTICE OFFERING FREE LEGAL CLINIC SEPT. 18

Cook County Commissioner Earlean Collins (D-1) in conjunction with Street Justice, Inc., is providing a free legal clinic on Saturday, September 18, at 5943 West Madison Street, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. For an appointment, call 312/217-9656, 773/385-8081, or email streetjustice@gmail.com.

    Legal matters handled include, but are not limited to, wills, divorces, foreclosures, criminal law, child support, civil matters, and expungement (to file, persons need their rap sheet, court disposition, and a clean drop if drug or alcohol related case).

ALD. GRAHAM LEADING WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENCE MARCH SEPT. 18

Alderman Deborah Graham invites women of the 29th ward to join her and an array of women luminaries for a Women Against Violence March on Saturday, September 18, 10:00 AM, stepping off from Pleasant Ridge M.B. Church, 116 South Central Avenue, and ending at Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 West Lake Street. Participants are encouraged to wear purple & white or lavender & white. For information, call 773/261-4646.

NOTES FROM THE DEACON

UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS: Get your tickets now for the Thursday, October 7 Steppers/All Organizations Night performance of the UniverSoul Circus. Tickets are $18.50 each and can be purchased by calling 773/619-3067.
    Call now for information regarding purchasing advertising on the popular STEP ON IT television program on Channel 62. Special packages start at $75.

NORTH AUSTIN LIBRARY PRESENTING CULTURAL PAPER MASKS PROGRAM SEPT. 25

The North Austin Branch Library, 5724 West North Avenue, is presenting a program recommended for children ages 5-12 on the topic of cultural Paper Masks. This class is being held Saturday, September 25, 2:00-3:00 PM.
This free and fun one-hour program teaches participants about traditional uses of masks in Latin America. Children will make their own masks to take home with them.
Although this program is free, participants must register in advance. For information and reservations, call Jacqueline Primm at 312/746-4233.

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