Please listen to this new, hot-off-presses PSA for the 9th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival! Give it a listen, and make sure to come to this south side iconic festival this Saturday, Sept. 6th, right here on West 79th Street. Share, Post and Tweet! Many Thanks! Carlos Nelson, Executive Director, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation
Please note that the City of Chicago’s Roof and Porch Program has been changed from its longstanding January 1st “call in” date to September 4, 2014, by calling 311. Click on full story to download the flier and share.
MAYOR EMANUEL, POLICE AND COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE 30TH ANNUAL “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” AGAINST CRIME. Events Planned in Every Police District to Build Relationships, Strengthen Communities. Celebrate at an event near you: 3rd (Grand Crossing) District: Meyering Park, 7140 S. King Dr. from 5-7 pm. Events include a safety equipment giveaway and other informational resources; 6th (Gresham) District: March for Peace. From 1210 W. 78th Street, step-off at 5:30, march to 6th District Police Sation, 7808 S. Halsted, where events and activities take place from 6-8:00 pm; 7th (Englewood) District: Hamilton Park, 7200 S. Normal from 11am to Sundown. Events include food, fun and festivities. Come show your neighborhood spirit!
African-American Small Business Expo, “Small Business Center on the Road.” The free expo will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive, Chicago.
“If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail” Community Asking for a Re-Direct of $100 Million in Police Overtime in 2013 to $100 Million in Community Literacy, Mentoring, Parenting and Employment Programs to Reduce Violence.
In the United States each year, there are about 17,000 women and 9,000 men affected by HPV-related cancers. Many of these cancers could be prevented with vaccination.
Learn about, sample and sign-up for summer programs at Destination Chicago, a festival of doing and making for all ages, Saturday, May 10th, 2014, at Jones College Prep, from 11am-4pm. Bring your completed Spring Exploration Ticket to be entered into a raffle for great prizes, including iPad Minis. Expiration Tickets are available at ChicagoCityofLearning.org.
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. This year, NIIW is scheduled to be held April 26-May 3, 2014.
In 2014, the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Act was updated to include e-cigarettes in the law. Chicago was the first of the 20 largest U.S. cities to propose legislation to include e-cigarettes in their clean indoor air law.
Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force notice of public hearing, on April 28, 2014, Urban Partnership Bank – Community Room, 7801 S. State Street 2nd Floor, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Doors open at 5:00pm * Hearing begins at 5:30pm. ADA accomodations available. Hablamos Espanol. Hosted by Senator Jacqueline Collins, and Co-hosted by Representative Linda Chapa LaVia. All are welcome!
