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Barack Obama Presidential Library Public Hearings
Chicago Park District hosts, Barack Obama Presidential Library Public Hearings, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 6:00 pm, Hyde Park Academy High School and Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 12:00pm (Noon), Washington Park Field House.
Host: Chicago Park District
Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 6:00 pm, Hyde Park Academy High School
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Noon, Washington Park Field House
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Lighting the City Blue for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, This Saturday, All Season!
Get excited about shopping this holiday season, on the south side of Chicago, yes let’s all SHOP SOUTH! On Small Business Saturday, plan to support your favorite small businesses. This coming November 29th is Small Business Saturday®, a day to celebrate and support the local small businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the city and country.
Simeon, Phillips Football Teams Reach IHSA State Semifinals for First Time
Congratulations to Simeon Career Academy on its Chicago Public League footaball team win. ” Simeon Career Academy and Wendell Phillips Academy became the seventh and eighth Chicago Public League football teams, respectively, to the reach IHSA state semifinals after both schools won their quarterfinal matchups Saturday.”
Grades, before test scores, hold the secret to success
It’s not all about the test scores, stupid. That sums up a new University of Chicago study, a groundbreaking analysis of middle-school student performance that lays out which measures best predict success in high school and college.
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Starts Saturday!
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!
Haunted House in Auburn Gresham’s Foster Park
Auburn Gresham’s Foster Park is hosting a Halloween for a creepy haunted house, for kids. The Chicago Park District event is slated for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, October 31st, at the neighborhood Foster Park at 1440 W. 84th St. The cost of the haunted house is $3 per person.
GED Classes Start October 20th Call To Register!
Free GED Classes, sponsored by St. Sabina Employment Resources Center, 7909 S. Racine, 60620, Office hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. Classes begin October 20, 2014. There is still room. Please Call 773-783-3760 to schedule and appointment.
The “King” Farley “JackMaster” Funk To Close 79th Street RenFest With Largest Street Party of the Summer!
Rain or shine, see you on the 9′, that’s the 9th Annual Renaissance Festival in Auburn Gresham between 79th Racine and Loomis, September 6, 10:00am-7:00pm. The “KING” Farley “Jack Master” Funk, will close the festival with the largest street HOUSE PARTY of the summer! Come Party in Peace. For more info go to www.gagdc.org. See you on the 9!