All elementary school grade girls currently enrolled in Oglesby Elementary School and their fathers or father figures were invited to attend a Daddy-Daughter Dance sponsored by the School Staff, Oglesby Local School Council (LSC) and the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation. The event was held at Oglesby Elementary School, February 26, 2015. Everyone had a great time!
The anticipated Grand Opening of Walmart Neighborhood Market in the Auburn Gresham Community took place early morning March 4th! The long aisles filled to capacity with everything shoppers need, from general groceries, colorful fresh fruits and vegetables, to household products. No more running from store to store, this is a new Auburn Gresham’s one-stop shop!
“ComEd Coolers” Team Raised More Than $132,000 for Special Olympics as of Saturday Morning
Join us for the March 2015 Fireside Community Chat is March 3, 5:30pm, 7801 S. State Street, Community Room. At March’s chat we’re getting a little physical! Come ready to learn and practice new exercise techniques and find out about body sculpting that works! RSVP 773-483-3696 so we can plan enough refreshments. All residents, businesses and organizations are welcome. See you there!
African American History Celebration – Sunday Workship Service, February 22, 2015, 11:15 am – Dr. Cornel West, St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, Chicago, 60620
Oak Street Health Serves as Warming Centers for the Elderly, Urges Residents to take Safety Precautions during these frigid temperatures. On Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19th, from 9am to 5pm, all seven Oak Street Health community centers in Portage Park, Edgewater, Bronzeville, Ashburn, Avalon Park, Berwyn and Blue Island will be open to all seniors as warming centers offering free coffee, hot chocolate, tea and entertainment for seniors. Click on story to see location deatils.
My Space for Grace is a new social network, which looks similar to Facebook, but is a whole lot better once you get inside. It officially launched on February 1, 2015 and will give Christians a new platform in which to connect with family & friends, churches and people without obscene or offensive media. – Register at http://myspaceforgrace.com
Celebrate the 150th Year of the 13th Amendment with the Illinois Amistad Commission and the DuSable Museum of African American History on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 740 East 56th Place, 1:00 pm. Please call 773.947.0600 for more information.
In celebration of Black history Month, ComEd and its parent company, Exelon, held its annual Signature Event.
The Auburn Gresham FREE Tax Site is open every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday until April 15th! We provide free tax help to Families with incomes up to $50,000 and Individuals with incomes up to $25,000. Come early! Line forms at the GADC intake area, at 7903 S. Racine. The DOORS OPEN at 5:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00am. This FREE service is based on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to come earlier to hold your spot in line.