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Holiday Soiree
Dec
14

Holiday Soiree

You’re invited to WESTSIDE RISING’s Holiday Soiree. Featuring live band, great raffles

and prizes exceptional leadership awards. Register to confirm your attendance here.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

3020 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

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Back to School and Community Resource Event
Aug
19

Back to School and Community Resource Event

ONE LORD ONE FAITH M.B CHURCH PRESENTS

Health Screenings, Job Opportunities, Mental Health Awareness,

Substance Abuse Awareness, Networking.

Food, Games/Bouncy House, Back Packs/School Supplies,

Clothing Giveaway, Haircuts.

FREE FOR THE COMMUNITY!!!

Sponsored by: OLOF Youth & Outreach Ministries.

312 N. Lavergne Ave, Chicago, Il 60644.

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HIT THE RESET BUTTON
Jul
29

HIT THE RESET BUTTON

A "safe and peaceful summer" this event will be held at the Pleasant Ridge M.B. Church parking lot located at 116 S. Central Ave (Central and Madison) on the great Westside. This is part one of a three part event ending with our Annual membership kickoff in late September or early October, more to follow. The second event will be on the Southside in mid August definitely on a Saturday. 

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BETHEL NEW LIFE'S ANNUAL PEACE & HEALING FESTIVAL
Jul
8

BETHEL NEW LIFE'S ANNUAL PEACE & HEALING FESTIVAL

Bethel New Life Inc. is hosting its 2nd annual Peace & Healing Festival on Saturday, July 8th from 10am until 3pm. We are looking for retail and community resource vendors, volunteers, committee members, and facilitators. This event aims to provide a safe space for the Austin residents and neighboring communities to enjoy themselves while displaying local and wellness resources that address the 10 dimensions of wellness: emotional, spiritual, cognitive, physical, occupational, social, environmental, financial, arts, and civics.

This festival is open to everyone! So, if any local businesses, organizations, or individuals would like to contribute or participate, please contact Tyanna Powell, tyanna@bethelnewlife.org, 773-473-7884.

1140 N. LAMON AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60644

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Juneteenth Community Picnic!
Jun
14

Juneteenth Community Picnic!

We are gathering as a community to celebrate African-American culture and the historical significance of Juneteenth. Picnic attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of Juneteenth through music, art and other activities. This event is free with registration. Registered attendees will receive a "Picnic Pack" (sandwich, chips, fruit leather, & water). Please bring your own blanket or feel free to sit on the grass in the Conservatory's outdoor City Garden. In the event of inclement weather, the event will move indoors.

About Juneteenth: Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced to the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, they were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as "Juneteenth".

We look forward to you joining us! Contact Dslaughter@garfieldpark.org with any questions. Accommodations: Please let us know on the order form, or email access@garfieldpark.org if you require accommodations.

Reserve your spot here

Location: Garfield Park Conservatory City Garden300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624

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Wellness Walk & RunJumpThrow
Jun
3

Wellness Walk & RunJumpThrow

The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 returns to the city’s West Side this summer! With a family-friendly Wellness Walk and USA Track & Field’s RunJumpThrow youth clinic in Garfield Park on June, followed by the city’s only West Side half marathon on June 4, there’s something for everyone. Visit chicago13point1.com to learn more about all the weekend’s events.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:30am Wellness Walk Packet Pick-up opens 11:00am Wellness Walk ends

8:30am Wellness Walk Gear check opens 11:00am RunJumpThrow clinic starts

10:00am Wellness Walk start 1:00am RunJumpThrow clinic ends

100% of the registration fee will go to Garfield Park Advisory Counsil 12:00am Wellness Walk Gear check closes

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
May
27

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY

Fathers who care and the Westside Community Stakeholders

OUR VOICE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Refreshments will be available

For more information contact: Jazmine Walker @ 773 287-5821

RSVP @ westsidecommunitystakeholders@gmail.com

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RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SUMMIT
May
19
to May 20

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SUMMIT

PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER 3RD ANNUAL RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SUMMIT.

SPECIAL 2-DAY EVENT.

Alden Bell, Community Engagement & Strategic Partner Peace & Justice Center Manager of Training & Civic Engagement | BUILD, Inc

BUILD THE FUTURE. Chicago can’t wait.

Register Here

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HONORING THOSE WHO BROUGHT US INTO THIS WORLD!
May
14

HONORING THOSE WHO BROUGHT US INTO THIS WORLD!

Featuring: live performances with live bands

Kevin (RAY) Owens, Larry (ICE) Winfree, Marzette Griffith, formerly of Ray, Goodman and Brown,

The Temptation Revue featuring Nate Evans & the Chocolate Buttermilk Band, & Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes.

VIP TICKETS (Preferred Seating, meal and Show)——$200 2:00pm

Meal and Show——————————————————-$170 2:00pm

Show Only————————————————————-$130 4:30pm

Location: XS Tennis and Education Foundation, 5336 S. State Street, Chicag, IL. (Street Parking Available)

Call Deborah for any additional information: 773 840-8062

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2023 CHICAGO POST ELECTION COMMUNITY MEETING WEST SIDE
May
10

2023 CHICAGO POST ELECTION COMMUNITY MEETING WEST SIDE

Join us for a debrief discussion on the 2023 Chicago Elections and Information about how we continue organizing to build a better Chicago. We will be talking IPO building and connecting to issue campaigns around public safety, mental health and more.

ST.AGATHA CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH

3147 W DOUGLAS BLVD

bit.ly/westside0510

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LIVE FREE ILLINOIS ADVOCACY DAY
May
9

LIVE FREE ILLINOIS ADVOCACY DAY

The goal of this Advocacy Day is to bring as many representatives of churches and justice communities

from across the state to voice our collective concerns for decarceration as a method to reduce barriers

for systems-impacted people and adequate funding for Community Healing Resource Centers.

We ask that you please register for this Advocacy Day today to secure your spot.

Illinois State Capitol, 401 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62701

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WESTSIDE RISING Monthly Meetings
Apr
25

WESTSIDE RISING Monthly Meetings

We are meeting in-person on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, @ 4pm.

We will be meeting at Bethel Lutheran Church located at 130 N Keeler Ave, Chicago.

Agenda Items

  • Police District Council Members: Role, Responsibilities, Accountability

  • Current Community Issues: Violence, Bring Chicago Home (our support), equitable investment

  • Upcoming Elected School Board: Our Role

  • 2023-24 Community Voices Campaign & Community Engagement

See you at the meeting!

Together we RISE!!

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 Austin Community Conversation: The ART of Healing Trauma
Apr
15

Austin Community Conversation: The ART of Healing Trauma

  • Bethel New Life, Move Me Soul, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Bethel New Life, Move Me Soul, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater  for an Austin Community Conversation: The ART of Healing Trauma on Saturday, April 15. This event will explore how the arts can play a part in wellness and healing—both individually and collectively—following a traumatic event or experience. In community, we'll share refreshments, engage in a circle conversation, and participate in a breathing and movement practice. Everyone is welcome for this free gathering.

RSVP at the link here

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