Last year, we held a popular Fireside Chat topic, to discuss “SAFETY” in our community. Back by popular demand “Safety Techniques” with Herman Nelson, will be held Tuesday, February 3rd, 2:30pm, at 7801 S. State, Urban Partnership Community Room. RSVP 773-483-3696. Open to the public, so please spread the word!
“I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“It’s Always Something” Teen Essay Contest, open to high school students willing to share their experiences with cancer. Gilda’s Club Chicago is looking for honest, detailed and personal essays by high school students (9th-12th grade) who woudl like to share their stories about being impacted by caner. Entry deadline, March 2nd.
Calling all Westcott Elementary Parents!!! Join us, for the next information meeting to learn about the CVS/pharmacy, job program, Thursday, January 15th from 9:00-10:00am or 4:00-5:00pm, at Westcott Elementary, 409 W. 80th Street, in our new Parent Room #102. See you there!
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Dr. King was a prophet of peace and nonviolence and we want all Chicago to go blue in his honor, and to call us all to be peacemakers. On Tuesday, January 13th at 5:00pm, Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and Father Michael Phleger will light up Soldier’s Field blue. Please join us if you can, Tuesday January 13th @ 5:00pm (meet by 4:30pm), Soldier’s Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr., Gate 14
Chicago poet, activist, mentor, and multimedia educator Mike Hawkins, better known as Brother Mike, has died at age 38, according to several sources close to Hawkins. Brother Mike’s services are Wednesday December 10th 11am-2pm Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson Ave Evanston, IL. Celebration of Life, December 21st, 2-8pm Little Black Pearl, 1060 E. 47th.
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Join the University of Chicago Medicine and Community Partners for this important conversation: Let’s Kick Obesity To The Curb!
Tell us what are the most important assets in Auburn Gresham. There’s a new ten-minute, citywide survey that’s letting Chicagoans give information about the neighborhoods where they live and work. We want to be heard. Take the a few minutes to take the survey. We thank you in advannce!
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Starts this Saturday, November 15th! A Red Velvet Shopping Extravaganza, Noon to 4pm, at DeLaSalle Institute 3434 S. Michigan. Come join key community partners support local businesses, as part of the “SHOP SOUTH” campaign. Free parking, shopping bucks, small donation for admission, over 15+ local independent businesses ready for you to Shop Local!
