Thirteen-year-old Daysha Straight was the only student at Cook Elementary to get the maximum score on the Chicago Public Schools selective-enrollment test this year which determines where she’ll attend high school in the fall.
Chance surprised students at Westcott Elementary, 409 W. 80th St., Monday with an unexpected announcement. He presented a check of $1 million to CPS for arts education. Chance said he also would give $10,000 directly to Westcott Elementary School, in Auburn Gresham.
Give a high school student a leadership advantage for the future. Sponsor a minority female 10th or 11th grader this summer for “At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy.”
University of Chicago Medicine and its Community Partners invite you to the first Community GRAND ROUNDS of 2017, Feb. 23rd, 6pm, 6220 S Ingleside. Free dinner will be served. Early arrival is strongly suggested! Register for free at
According to the CDC in 2014, youth aged 13 to 24 accounted for an estimated 22% of all new HIV diagnoses in the United States. Community Health Focus, Saturday, Feb. 11th, WVON 1690AM, at 1pm, topic “Building Defenses to Protect Youth From STI/HIV.”
Announcing the 10th Annual Black History Month Essay Competition! This scholarship will give Chicago Public Schools seniors the opportunity to win a $2,500 scholarship for their first year college tuition.
The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) partners with the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) to provide free tax preparation.
The Tax Site is located at 7811 S. Racine and the doors opens and 5:30pm Monday. This FREE service is based on a first come first serve basis. Be sure to come early to hold your spot!
Have an approved large lot, you’re thinking about turning into a urban garden? Eden Place Farms, a subsidiary of Fuller Park Community Development Corporation, is hosting a four-part series of farming workshops for families or individuals interested in learning the techniques of urban farming. The Saturday workshops will be held on February 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 4911 S. Shields Avenue in Chicago.
Alderman David Moore is hosting a quarterly commuity meeting, January 21, 2017, Barton Elementary School, 7650 S. Wolcott, 10:30am – 12:00. For more information please call 773-783-2672.
After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its Spring 2017 program session. Teens can search and apply for spring programs online at www.afterschoolmatters.org. The online application is also available entirely in Spanish.
