• Oral History Fundamentals

    Legler Regional Library 115 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join Legler Artist-in-Residence, Kenn Cook, Jr., the Black Lunch Table and the Westside Historical Collective for Oral History Fundamentals: Technology and Technique. During this workshop, we will focus on the preparation required to conduct oral histories. Walk walk through recording setup, developing questions, and the basics needed to get you started. This workshop is the first in a two-part series.

  • 18th Annual Anti-Gun Violence Prayer Vigil

    Columbus Park 500 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Fresh Start Fathers, The Columbus Park Advisory Council Community Partners & Sponsors Present...18th Annual Anti-Gun Violence Prayer Vigil

  • Community-Embedded Oral History

    Legler Regional Library 115 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join Legler Artist-in-Residence, Kenn Cook, Jr., the Black Lunch Table and the Westside Historical Collective for Community-Embedded Oral History facilitated by Georgia Dusk, a southern liberation oral history group co-founded by Ashby Combahee and Dartricia Rollins. Learn the basics of oral histories and how to develop community-embedded oral history projects. Attendees will learn about Georgia Dusk, how to design their own oral history projects, and the methods and practices of conducting interviews. This workshop is the second in a two-part series. Workshop one will take place at Legler Regional Library on May 9th, 2026. 

  • Know Your Block: Taking Action on Troubled Properties in Austin

    Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation 5500 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Register for the upcoming Free workshop to learn how to assess troubled or vacant properties in your neighborhood, find information about them, and connect to resources that support stronger neighborhoods.

  • Safe Summer Kickoff Block Party 2026

    Vince & Pat Foglia Family & Youth Center 2859 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois

    Join us for our inaugural fun, safe, and empowering day for families and residents on the Westside of Chicago.

  • Together We Can…Yard Sale

    Rutherford Sayre Park 6871 W. Belden Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Together We Can...Yard Sale

    Join 29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro & 36th Ward Alderman Villegas

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