The MAT Asphalt plant at 4010 S. Damen Ave. will begin operations soon, and the 12th Ward Independent Political Organization is hosting a Community Meeting on the New Asphalt Plant at 6 p.m. this Wednesday, April 25, at the McKinley Park public library, 1915 W. 35th St. Attend to hear details and field questions about the project with MAT Asphalt representatives, 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas and community representatives, including the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization.
Local residents who speak only Mandarin and Cantonese can get help finding healthcare resources through a new program sponsored by the Midwest Asian Health Association out of the 12th Ward office. Make an appointment to attend a Chinese Language Healthcare Enrollment Assistance session on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon to navigate and enroll in Medicaid, Obamacare and other health plans.
On Tuesday, April 24, the Chicago Housing Authority presents a Property Owner Workshop - Understanding Voucher Choice Enforcement to outline processes of its Housing Choice Voucher program. The event runs 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the McKinley Park library, and advance registration is recommended.
Aquinas Literacy Center begins another round of English Literacy Tutor Training this Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28. Tutors learn how to instruct English to adult immigrants and then sign up to work one-on-one with learners in this rewarding program that is in very high demand.
The library is again the place to be for kids and families this week, with Exploratorium offering STEM fun this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Drop-In Family Craft on Saturday afternoon, when families can create spring-themed flower crafts together.
These are just some of the great neighborhood events happening in McKinley Park this week. Check the full calendar, featured events, showcase events and events dashboard for more.
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