ComEd IceBoxDerby: The Cool Journey — Week 2
Ice Box Derby everything’s all set for race day.
Community Highlights
All-Black Chicago Baseball Team First to Advance to Little League World Series in 31 Years
On the afternoon of Aug. 9, 2014, the Jackie Robinson West Little League made Chicago history after defeating New Albany, Ind. 12-7, in the Great Lakes Regional championship. A significant win in fact, because this makes them the first all-Black Chicago Little League team to advance to the Little League World Series in three decades. Stay Tuned: Little League World Series pool play, vs. Washington at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lamade Stadium, Williamsport, Pa. TV: ESPN.
Chicago Children’s Museum Donates to 79th Street Renaissance Festival!
Chicago Children’s Museum donates to the 9th Annual Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival. See you on September 6th, at the “79th Street Ren Fest”, for a chance to claim tickets for your family!
Techie Girls Are Just Chillin’ This Summer
Add Headline detail on the derby August 23rd, 2014 at Museum of Science and Industry
Storycatchers Theatre Presents “Struggling In The Streets” The Play
In effort to turn their lives around, several young men and women joined Storycatchers Theatre, for a 16-week program to create a play of, “Struggling In The Streets.” A read aloud of the progress to date was held during July. Look to their upcoming final performance, to be held in September in Auburn Gresham. You won’t want to miss Act. One!
AUGUST 5th “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” AGAINST CRIME
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!
UGE’s Summer Rummage Sale and Extravaganza
Come out to Shanah B. and Cee of Urban Girl Essentials Summer Rummage Sale August 3rd.
The Pillars of Auburn Gresham Movie Premiere
Please join Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago and Landmarks Illinois for a premeier showing the film “The Pillars of Auburn Gresham.” The event will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at 700 W. 79th, in the Grand Ballroom of the Salaam Restaurant, 2nd Floor. This event is free and open to the community. We ask that you PLEASE RSVP by July 17th, NHS Auburn Gresham Office 773-488-2004.
Working at Westcott Elementary School
Illinois State University student participating in the STEP UP fellowship describes her experiences working at Westcott Elementary School and how the school differences from her experiences with suburban schools.
The Community Plan to Reduce Violence in 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.