A Groundbreaking Wednesday in Englewood
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 29 for the St. Bernard Hospital Ambulatory Care Center.
Community Highlights
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.
Congratulations To Our Neighborhood Heroes!
Greetings! Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) held its Annual Meeting and Neighborhood Leadership Awards program, “NHS @ 40: Deep Roots, Still Growing” on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Bridgeport Art Center.
The event was attended by over 300 partners, volunteers, community leaders and neighborhood residents. The evening’s program showcased nine Neighborhood Heroes and celebrated NHS’ accomplishments.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Perform at Simeon High
The 19th annual “Opera in the Neighborhoods” tour will be at Simeon, 8141 S. Vincennes Ave., on Oct. 28 for two performances of “The Brothers Grimm. Third through sixth grades at nearby Auburn Gresham GOLD School, Westcott Elementary, 409 W. 80th St., will walk down the street to attend the performance!
Do Business with Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is partnering with the City and the Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation to host a three series workshop forum for small businesses. These workshops will help minimize the barriers of starting a business and to help businesses explore the opportunity of doing business with Whole Foods Market.
Fireside Chat Series: Conflict Resolution Informational
Conflict resolution is a way for two or more parties to find a peaceful solution to any disagreement among them. This can happen in, workplace or home. Please attend this FIRESIDE CHAT on Conflict Resolution and learn how to spot it, get help, or help someone else. Small businesses, organizations, community stakeholders (ALL) are welcome!! Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, Urban Partnership Bank (Second Floor) 7801 S. State Street, 2 pm – 4 pm. For more information and to RSVP your attendance, please call (773) 483-3696 or email acruz@gagdc.org.
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.
Neighborhood Fireside Chat on Conflict Resolution
Please attend a Community FIRESIDE CHAT on Conflict Resolution and learn how to spot it, get help, or help someone else. Small businesses, organizations, community stakeholders (ALL) are welcome!! Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, 7801 S. State Street, Urban Partnership Bank (Second Floor), 2 pm – 4 pm. For more information or to RSVP your attendance, please call (773) 483-3696 or email acruz@gagdc.org.
Beyond October – How Far Have We Come?
Join Metropolitan Chicago, Breast Cancer Task Force, at “Beyond October, How Far Have We Come,” event on October 30, 2014, to learn about the current state of breast cancer disparities for women of color in Chicago. 4515 S. Michigan Ave, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Free mammograms for the uninsured. Walgreens will be providing flu shots and blood pressure checks.
I Am for Peace A Student-Led Documentary Film Premiere
This has been the rallying cry of Perspectives Charter School students’ “I Am For Peace” campaign, which culminates with the Perspectives “I Am For Peace” Premiere on October 24th, 5:30-9:30pm. This event, at the Lacuna Artist Lofts in Pilsen, will celebrate the premiere of our student-led 15-minute “I Am For Peace” documentary. I hope you can join us!
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