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This Album Flyers Is Divided Into 3 sections Highlighting a Few Events:
Section (1.) New Activities, Events, Resources, Services, & Workshops.
Update & Add-On 2/26: South Shore Chamber Inc assist with the Neighborhood Opportunity Funds for Business today. Beat Meeting Now Avalon Library – “One person was killed, and four others were wounded in a shooting Tuesday in Avalon Park on the South Side” , Feb 28th 4th District Faith Based Committee Friday evening on the corner of 79th and Avalon @ 5:30pm.

2/25: Discussion about Self-Care and Mental Health for Parents of Children with Special Needs and Woodlawn Funnies.

2/22: Stop by for a Margarita! at Local Market Mix & Mingle, WGN State Attorney Candidate Form (this Sunday), South Shore Arts & Cultural Breakfast at Local Market hosted by The Neighborhood Network Alliance, The Cardboard Show Hosted at Under The Bridge, Rosenblum Park Advisory Monthly Meeting, South Chicago Neighborhood Network Monthly Meeting, Annunciata Athletics 5th Annual Chili Cook Off!! , Shrimp N Grits Every Thursday at New Look Restaurant, Know Your Heritage Hosted by Olive Harvey College, Sorority and Fraternity Panel Discussion at Olive Harvey College, New Orlean Return to the Quarry Event Center”Sunday Dinner”, Music Men at Wordfetti Open Mice at Pink Giraffe Art Studio, Mardi Gras Sunday Take Over at the Family Den, Winter Resource Fair Hosted by Congressman Rush at Gary Comer,

Section (2.) Weekly & Monthly Activities, Events & Services: South Shore Speaks Hosted by The Neighborhood Network Alliance, Friday Night Jazz at The Quarry, Solace Soul Sunday Open Mic, Senior Zumba at The South Chicago Senior Satellite, Wellness Sunday Male Only, Spanish Coalition Free House Workshops, First Midwest Financial Fitness Workshops, ASE Youth Leadership Council, NAACP, South Deering/Jeffery Manor Monthly Meeting, and more.
Section (3.) 3rd & 4th District CAPS Community Beats, City Councils Meetings, Committees, Alderman, Senators and State Representatives, Police Board Meeting.

1. New Activities, Events, Resources, Services, & Workshops:

One person was killed, and four others were wounded in a shooting Tuesday in Avalon Park on the South Side

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Sponsors Congressional Art Contest
for High School Students
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring a 2020 Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District.
The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony this summer in Washington D.C., where his or her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The artwork of second- and third-place winners will be displayed in Rep. Kelly’s district offices.
Students may submit their artwork from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Congresswoman Kelly’s Matteson Office, located at 600 Holiday Plaza Drive, Suite 505; at her Chicago Office, located at 1000 E. 111th Street, Suite 5N; or at her satellite office located on the lower level of Kankakee City Hall. Please call Alan Banks or Elise Miller at (708) 679-0078 to arrange a drop-off time at the Kankakee Office. The deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.
Artwork must be two dimensional, framed no larger than 28” x 28” x 4” and can include paintings, drawings, collages, prints, photographs, computer generated art, or mixed media. All artwork must be original.
Congresswoman Kelly will host a reception where she will announce the winner and runners-up on March 19 at Crete Creative Gallery and School, 1304 Main Street, Crete. For more information, call Alan Banks or Elise Miller at (708) 679-0078.
The high school art competition was established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 to acknowledge and support the artistic talent of America’s young adults.

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza: Can we bring the Portillos Food Truck to the 10th Ward? It’s the second most important vote you will make in 2020 and it’s up to YOU to decide where the Portillo’s Food Truck should serve up hot dogs, Italian beef, and cheese fries next. Cast your vote and share with your friends for the chance to bring Chicago-style glory to your hometown!

https://www.portillos.com/cast-your-vote-for-the-beef-bus-2020/?fbclid=IwAR07OpPyTcUgQqoNmvMMSFP77PztsfveUkoJCWC-jOyMDCRNKaAXadU3SNM

Info Shared by Val Free, The Neighborhood Network Alliance: Dear Chicago and Illinois friends, would you please sign this petition to support the South Side Lakefront Erosion Task Force? We are hoping for 1,000 signatures. Please help the South Side get the attention we need. Thank you! “All Illinoisans who “enjoy the precious natural resource that is our lakefront” should get involved in the lakefront protection effort, state Rep. Curtis Tarver said.” THANK YOU! ? and please share if you can – the more signatures the better! Join Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II’s and Alderman Mitchell Fight to Address South Side Lakefront Erosion In November, I attended Alderman Mitchell’s constituent night and had an opportunity to hear in more depth about the effects of the South Side lakefront erosion and its catastrophic damage to residential properties, lakefront roads and park district areas. As an immediate response, my office assembled a South Side Lakefront Erosion Task Force led by a team of lakefront residents who will help us mobilize our community behind this longstanding and growing problem. Assembling a task force with Alderman Greg Mitchell and State Representative Kam Buckner was our first step in organizing behind this issue. Now, we are calling on you to help us get the support we need by signing this petition. With this petition, we will show by the numbers that there are many constituents directly affected by the issue. We will also demand that the issue be addressed at various levels of government.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKHZSjmW81I2a8RG6v2zQgAQyoNjDMLTIbBmRRuhqOGLw8_Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1_bw4zHRUqGD6DeG_1B6x-S0yphBCLjR2RYaBYbbhCgA7cZTNDu-YePN0

Job Hiring:

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza:
NOW HIRING: Immediate Job Openings
CRRC brought railcar manufacturing back to Chicago after a 50-year absence – and now you can be part of the team.
CRRC is currently hiring the following positions:
Assembly Worker – Future Opening
Commissioning/Testing Engineer
Electrical Worker
HR Generalist
Manufacturing Electrical Engineer
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
Procurement Administrator
Production Manager
Quality Electrical Engineer
Quality Inspector
Quality Mechanical Engineer
Receptionist
Safety and Compliance Manager
Senior Procurement Administrator
Accounting Manager – Must Speak Mandarin
Administrative Assistant – Must Speak Mandarin
To learn more and apply, visit their website. https://www.crrcsifangamerica.com/jobs/

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February 2020 Workshop Calendar

2/5 City Inspections – Ask Questions, Get Answers

3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. – 8^th Floor, Room 805

Presented by the City of Chicago

To operate a successful business in Chicago you need to know what it takes to maintain compliance. Officials from several City departments will provide insight on how to operate safely, stay compliant, help prepare for inspections and highlight the do’s and don’ts of operating a business.

2/7 Construction Project Management

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street – 11^th Floor, Room 1103

Presented by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) – NOF

Working with design and construction professionals to make your business dream a reality takes smart planning and organization. Learn the best practices for establishing your schedule and budget, hiring the right professionals and dealing with unforeseen challenges to ensure your project is completed on-time and on-budget.

2/12 NO WORKSHOP DUE TO HOLIDAY

2/14 Speak Up and Speak Out: Public Speaking Training for Small Business Owners

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street – 11^th Floor, Room 1103

Presented by Michele Williams MSW,MA, Public Speaking Consultant and Columbia College Speech Instructor

You have started or plan to start your own business. You know you have something special to offer but does the rest of the world? Whether it’s giving an elevator pitch, hiring staff, giving a community lecture, talking to a loan officer, or speaking at a National Conference knowing the basics of public speaking will enhance your ability to confidently speak up and speak out. Your speaker Michele Williams has been adjunct faculty at Columbia College for over 32 years and is a public speaking consultant. She has helped over 1,000 people become more confident public speakers. Topics include: choosing topics, types of speeches, organizing the speech, dealing with fear, relaxation, non verbal communication, relating to the audience, use of language and creating new opportunities.

2/19 How to Obtain a Sidewalk Café Permit

3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. – 8^th Floor, Room 805

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP), Public Way Use (PWU) Unit, Anthony Bertuca

Come learn about the Sidewalk Café Permit Application process by attending this informative workshop. We will explain the application process, inform you of all the requirements, and help you get prepared to submit an application. The entire application process may take up to 30 days and the 2020 Sidewalk Cafés Season begins on March 1^st.

2/21 Choosing the Right Legal Entity: A Small Business Entity Workshop

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street – 11^th Floor, Room 1103

Presented by Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights

As an entrepreneur starting a new business, you will be faced with many important decisions; one of the first and most important decisions will be selecting the right legal structure for your business. The legal entity you choose will impact many critical aspects of your business, such as your ability to raise capital, how your company will be managed, its tax treatment, liability protection for managers and more. At “Choosing the Right Legal Entity: A Small Business Entity Workshop”, CLC equitable development and small business attorney, Akele Parnell, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various business structures including the Sole Proprietorship, C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, Benefit Corporation, Cooperative Association and more.

2/26 What You Need to Know About Your Business & Taxes

3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. – 8^th Floor, Room 805

Presented by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Ladder Up

This workshop will answer important tax questions for your business including: Are you required to file a tax return? Is your worker an independent contractor or an employee? What will the IRS request during an audit? Are you required to make estimated tax payments? What resources does the IRS have for small business owners?

2/28 Digital Mindset for Growth 101

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street – 11^th Floor, Room 1103

Presented by Grow With Google #GoogleDigitalCoaches with JinJa Birkenbeuel

Learn how to change your mindset from analog to digital by translating your entrepreneurial dreams into online action for your brand and your business. We will give guidance on how to create goal-based strategies for your business that will help it become more “discoverable’ and recognized online so you can connect with customers. We will touch on creative branding, social media, YouTube and content strategies. Come ready with your mobile phone to work and learn!

All workshops are free and are located in City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. To register for a workshop e-mail BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org or call 312.744.2086.

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Help Pastor Victoria C. Brady celebrate 30 years of working with community youth!

Info Shared by Obari Cartman

Info By Illinois Humanities: Our annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards is open for submissions. The deadline is April 30. Click here to submit a poem. We will hold three poetry writing workshops to encourage young people to submit poems: on the West Side of Chicago in late-February; in Champaign-Urbana in March; and on the South Side of Chicago in early-April. If you’d like to see a workshop take place near you let us know! Email us at info@ilhumanities.org.

Hiring Hall at The Green Living Room
Hosted by The Green Living Room
Until Mar 20
FEB
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Sat
12:00 PM
FEB
21
Fri
6:00 PM
MAR
7
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12:00 PM
6431 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-3511, United States

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza

Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell 7th

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

10:00AM – 1:30PM

Avalon
8148 S. Stony Island Avenue

Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-5234

Description

Free Tax assistance is provided by AARP. Library staff are not tax professionals and cannot provide assistance.

Follow provided instructions for registration.

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Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza The Southeast Side of Chicago Food Pantry is now open and serving new clients. Every Wednesday from (1:00pm-3:00pm). Our pantry services the 60617 & 60633 zip codes. Clients must bring their own bags/boxes; they will not be provided.
Note: All new clients must register. You will need an accurate, up to date (w/ current address), picture ID. Ex. Driver license, state ID, matricula consular. 2. Utility bill with current address. If homeless, you will need proof that you are living in the area.

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Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell 7th

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FAFSA Fridays
Hosted by Olive-Harvey College
Every Friday, Feb 7 – Feb 28
FEB7 Fri 9:30 AM FEB14 Fri 9:30 AM FEB21 Fri 9:30 AM
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60628
www.eventbrite.com
Get help from the Financial Aid Office completing your 2020-21 FAFSA application at these free workshops. You’ll also have the chance to discuss different funding opportunities you may qualify for, including the Pell Grant, CCC Foundation Scholarships, Federal Work-Study, and more!
Bring the following to complete your FAFSA:
– FSA ID and password
– 2018 tax return
Events take place in the Financial Aid Lab in the One Stop Shop. Call (773) 291-6180 with questions.

Feb 7th – Theopolis Reed – keyboards
Feb 14th – Ed House w/Keya “Gifted Keys” Trammell (guest vocalist)
Feb 21st – Bruce Henry – vocalist
Feb 28th – Edwin Daugherty – saxophonist
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fridaynightjazzatthequarry-live-jazz-at-the-quarry-supper-club-tickets-89334835899?utm_campaign=2909b2095f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_9_10_2019_18_47_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Real+Men+Charities+Inc.&utm_term=0_6487e381f9-2909b2095f-34388953

Tickets are available at Small World Bar and Grill 3325 E 106th Street — at SmallWorld Bar & Grill.

Info Shared by Eddie Luna.

We would ❤️ to highlight some fantastic businesses in our community for BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
We are seeking serious vendors/business owners that would like to showcase their PRODUCTS here in our store for the weekend. We host our weekly vendor event Every Saturday & Sunday! (Yes, even this weekend)
CATEGORIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
*Gifts Ideas, Art Designs, Fashion Accessories, Apparel Brands, Beauty Brands, Skincare, Haircare, Home Decor, Handmade Crafts and more (No baked goods. We already have an amazing bakery! 🙂 )
We are located in #SOUTHSHORE at 2101 E. 71st Street in CHICAGO (71st and Jeffrey)!
WE ARE ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS*
*Serious Vendors Only
Feb 8 through Feb 29th Weekends

Free Days at ADLER Planetarium
Hosted by The Chicago Daily Event List
Feb 26 at 10 AM – Feb 28 at 5 PM
Chicago, Illinois

Sorority and Fraternity Panel Discussion
Public · Hosted by Olive-Harvey College
Wednsday, February 26, 2020 at 12:30 PM – 2 PM
Olive-Harvey College
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60628
The Transfer Center presents So You Want to Be Greek? Join us in the foyer for this free panel discussion exclusively for OHC students. You’ll learn the ins and outs of sororities and fraternities and get advice you can use.
Check the Facebook calendar and attend all the Transfer Week events so you’re set for Transfer Fair 2020, Thursday, Feb. 27, when you’ll meet representatives from four-year universities for your next steps.
Questions? Contact Director of Transfer Tyanna McCann at tmccann@ccc.edu or (773) 291-6537.

Info Shared by Obari Cartman

Hello Community Partners,
This month’s network meeting will take place Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 10 am at the Villa Guadalupe Community room located at 3201 E 91st Street. If you have any questions please let me know.
Best Regards,
South Chicago Neighborhood Network

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza,

Shrimp N Grits Every Thursday
by The New Look Restaurant aka The Next Level
Select a date and time
THU, FEB 27
6:00 PM
THU, MAR 5
6:00 PM
THU, MAR 12
6:00 PM
Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM
The New Look Restaurant aka The Next Level
2544 E 83rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60617

Info Shared by Danielle Richards

DuSable Museum of African American OPENING FEB. 28, 2020 THE DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY // CHICAGO TIME and executive producer Viola Davis invite you to experience, a groundbreaking immersive exhibit that recreates one of the most iconic moments in American history, the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Walk with a crowd of 250,000 plus people who came to participate that day and witness firsthand as Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his iconic ”I Have a Dream” speech in a genre pushing virtual reality experience that draws on the personal stories of organizers and demonstrators who were there. Step into history. Walk in their footsteps. Dare to dream. Experience today #MarchOn https://time.com/the-march/

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza:
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has announced their 2020 CityArts Grant Program!
The CityArts Program is to encourage the attainment of artistic excellence and financial stability, and to incentivize innovation related to citywide priorities.
CityArts grants support organizations across all artistic disciplines.
Nonprofit arts and culture organizations of all sizes can apply for general operating grants and project grants.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28th, 5PM CST
Application Guidelines are available at chicagoculturalgrants.org

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza

Erykah Badu Themed Paint and Sip 2020
Hosted by Pink Giraffe Art Studio
Friday, February 28, 2020 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Pink Giraffe Art Studio
2340 E 75th St, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Erykah Badu
Sales end on Feb 28 at 6 PM
$35.00 2
No celebrities will be present. This is a paint and sip hosted by Pink Giraffe Art studio. We will paint the likeness of artist to the back drop of th musical genius.
Happy Birthday Erykah Badu!! Erykah Badu is life! Join us as we celebrate her legacy. We will paint and sip as we vibe to her countless hits. There will be trivia and giveaways. It’s BYOB! Channel your inner ErykahBadu by dressing up in one of her looks!
Born Erica Wright on February 26, 1971 in Dallas, Texas, Erykah Badu inherited a taste for music from her mother Kolleen Wright, who introduced her to multiple genres of music (Joni Mitchell, Parliament-Funkadelic, Pink Floyd, Phoebe Snow, Chaka Khan). At the tender age of four, Badu began singing and dancing in productions at the local Dallas Theatre Centre. It wasn’t until her acting debut in the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Center’s musical production of “Really Rosie,” directed by her godmother Gwen Hargrove, that Badu realized she was a natural performer. “I played Alligator,” Badu says, “and at 6 years old, I got my first standing ovation. I knew I wanted to bring people to their feet from that point on.
For more about this legend please visit http://erykah-badu.com/info/biography.html
The first 30 minutes of the event is reserved for relaxing and libations. We are BYOB so bring everything you need to enjoy your drink of choice. There is a minimum of 5 registrations required in order to host this event. We will reach out prior to the event if there is a chance of cancellation
No Refund Policy- You can use your ticket purchase toward another paint and sip of your choice within 60 days. To use your ticket purchase toward another event: 1. send an email to pinkgiraffepaintparties@gmail.com 2. In the email include the title, date and time of the event you would like to attend.

We need ALL Churches on and Near 79th St to meet the 4th District Faith Based Committee Friday evening on the corner of 79th and Avalon @ 5:30pm.
We will NOT sit by idle! The 4th District is about to begin our Outreach campaign to have ALL 4th District Churches and Faith Based Organizations on the streets spreading the Gospel, engaging our community and covering our neighborhoods in PRAYER. “The Church Has Left The Building!

Explore STEAM Careers at Black Creativity Career Showcase
Hosted by Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60637

South Shore Arts & Culture Breakfast Club
Hosted by The Neighborhood Network Alliance
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 10 AM – 12 PM
Local Market Foods
2101 E. 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Artists and art enthusiasts come out and join the Arts & Culture Network Breakfast Club for South Shore. Let’s discuss the arts in South Shore. Share your thought and ideas while breaking bread and meeting likeminded neighbors. You are responsible for your food and drinks, but it will be worth every dime!

Info Shared by Danielle Richards:

Annunciata Athletics 5th Annual Chili Cook Off!!
Hosted by Annunciata Athletics Association
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 6 PM
Annunciata Athletics Association
3750 E 112TH ST, Chicago, Illinois 60617
You are invited to Annunciata Athletics 5th annual Chili Cook Off February 29th 6pm at Annunciata school gym.
Guest entry:
$10 per person
$8 for seniors
Includes sizable taste portion of each chili entry, Johnny cake or cornbread, 1 beverage, 1 desert.
Chili Cook Off contestant:
Do you have what it takes to make the best chili in the Eastside of Chicago? Join our chili cook off and find out.
For entry information and registration, contact Roxy Cortes ASAP at 773-557-8729
Reserve your spot today and good luck! ?
This is an adult only event.

2.Weekly & Monthly Activities, Events & Services:

Info Shared by Alderman Harris 8th Ward:

Info Shared by Hegewisch Community Page:

Info Shared and Hosted by South Shore Chamber, Inc. The Artisan is OPEN for business! Fri-Sat 11-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm 1735 E. 71st Street

Friday at 6 PM – 9:30 PM
The Quarry Event Center
2423 E 75th St, Chicago, Illinois 60649

C.O.A.L. Coalition of African American Leaders Monthly Meeting Sept, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am WHERE: BJ’s Market 8734 South Stony Island COST: $7.00 CONTACT: Craig Wimberly
773350931

Info Shared by East Side Chicago FBK

Info Shared by 10th Ward FBK

Beginner Yoga For Everyone
by Pink Giraffe Art Studio
Saturday, at 2 PM – 3 PM
2340 E 75th St
2340 East 75th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tickets by Eventbrite

http://www.79thstreetseniors.com/

Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Hosted by Pilgrim Baptist Church of South Chicago
Every Wednesday, at
11:30 AM
Pilgrim Baptist Church of South Chicago
3235 E 91st St, Chicago, Illinois 60617

Happy Saturday! Grab the kids and begin your day with ALL AGES LESSONS 10a-11:30a, then stay for FAMILY SKATE Noon-3p. See you on the wood!
1122 E 87th St
Chicago, Illinois
Call (773) 221-2600

Red Line Live at SkyWay Bowling Marty Gomez at the Skyway Bowling Alley.
Jamming out to some of great oldies but goodies.
9915 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-4535

Are you interested in seeking therapy and want more info. before scheduling an appointment? Make a phone consultation with @sistaafya Therapists Latania and Camesha at: wwww.sistaafya.com/therapy

Black Men Do Yoga Hosted by Dr. Obari Adéye Cartman
The Quarry Event Center
2423 E 75th St, Chicago, Illinois 60649 i avoid yoga because im not flexible enough, dont like being embarrassed. i realize that logic is backwards because yoga would make me more flexible but i still dont go. yoga spaces seem for women and for people that already do yoga. we are creating a space for me. and another guys that need to move, stretch, breathe, and slow down. you dont have to wear tights and say namaste. Peaceful Tranquility Realized will lead us through some movement and breathing exercises to help us learn to use our body to heal from the stress of being Black men in America. then you are welcome to stay after for #MANifestWellnessSundays from 1-3 where we drum and talk about life. this aint the new masculinity or white people stuff. this is as old & African as it gets.
the first month will be free99 (starting 10/20) and if it seems like a good idea to continue we will offer our instructor $5 per session. borrow your lady’s mat or just bring a towel and lets get this healing on.
FREE. MEN ONLY.
11:30am-12:30pm
The Quarry Event Center
2423 E 75th St.
Chicago, IL

Male Only

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Indian Ridge Marsh Community Stewardship
Hosted by Audubon Great Lakes and The Wetlands Initiative
Until Feb 22, 2020 AUG4 Sun 9:00 AM SEP 7 Sat 10:00 AM OCT 12 Sat 9:00 AM
Indian Ridge Marsh, IRM-North Parking Lot, 11600 S. Torrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60617

Checkout Events Park Near You “Free”. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events

Rosenblum Sept meeting TBA Last Monday or 4th Monday

Spanish Coalition for Housing
Free Home buyer Workshop
9010 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Phone: (773) 933-7575

Parents of Extraordinary Children Support Group-Southeast Meet Every 4th Tuesday at 10500 S. Ewing at Alderwoman Garza Office 10th Ward.

The New Celebrity Lounge 2020 E 83rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60617
Pool Tournament Tuesdays
Every Tuesday except the 1st Tuesday of the Month
Sign Up is at 9:00pm with Ms. Rose
CASH MONEY GOES TO THE WINNER.
$2 SHOOTERS ALL NIGHT LONG!!!

Wednesday at 9 PM – 2 AM
The New Celebrity Lounge
2020 E 83rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60617

Small World Bar & Grill 3325 E 106th
Chicago, Illinois 60617
(773) 933-8663

This Was 2019 schedule. Monthly Meeting 2nd Thursday

*NEW BEGINNER’S OBEDIENCE CLASS* Starting Friday, JUNE 21 at 7:00 PM! For this first week of orientation, we ask that you don’t bring your dogs along so we can go over the training, tips, understanding your dog, what to bring with you, equipment you will need, and application forms. Classes are $10.00 per night for this 10 week course. AFTER this coming Friday’s orientation, all classes will be held on *WEDNESDAY* Nights, starting on July 3rd. Beginner Class will then be at 8:00 pm. Classes held at Calumet Park, 9800 Ave.G in the Fieldhouse Bocce Room. Hope to see you there! Serious Dog Training but don’t forget to also have some fun.

SSCC Advisory Council (South Shore Advisory Counsel) Meeting Oak Room
Hosted by South Shore Second Saturday, 10am
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago,

Monthly Meeting Second Saturday
1pm to 2pm
Our Lady Gate of Heaven
2338 E 99th St, Chicago

Check out our Stepping Class on Saturdays. Do you want to master the art of stepping, call us to enroll 773 291 6397

FEB 22 Go Run 63rd Street Beach Hosted by Chicago Area Runners Association Dates · Feb 22 – Oct 17 Sat 9:00 AM 63rd Street Beach 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60649 Tickets www.gorunchicago.org

Return Feb 2020 Go Run 63rd Street Beach· by Chicago Area Runners Association
9 AM – 10 AM
63rd Street Beach
6300 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60649

NAACP Monthly Membership Meeting 3rd Saturday at Avalon Public Library 8148 S. Stony Island at 11am

Info Shared by Eddie Luna

3. Schedules Of : 3rd & 4th District CAPS Community Beats, Committees, Alderman, Senators and State Representatives, Police Board Meeting

Click Link For All Free Event at Stony Island Art Bank https://rebuild-foundation.org/

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Free Activities Nearest Library https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index

3. Schedules Of : 3rd & 4th District CAPS Community Beats, Committees, Alderman, Senators and State Representatives, Police Board Meeting

Utility Billing Relief Program Begin March 1st

Utility Billing Relief (UBR) will provide low-income residents with a reduced rate on their water, sewer, and water-sewer taxes, as well as debt relief for those who demonstrate they can manage the reduced rate bills for one year. Benefits for UBR participants include https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/utility_billing/svcs/utility-bill-relief-program.html

Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell 7th

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Info Shared by Sy Lewis: City Council Meeting: https://chicago.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Board of Commissioners Cook County County Commissioners are elected officials who oversee county activities and work to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and county operations run smoothly. https://www.cookcountyil.gov/board-of-commissioners

5th Ward Monthly Meeting
Hosted by Alderman Leslie Hairston
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6 PM – 7 PM 1415 E 70th St, Chicago

Alderman Greg Mitchell;s Constituents Night 7th Ward Mondays 3pm to 7pm
2249 E 95th St
Chicago, Illinois
Call (773) 731-7777

8th Ward Aldermanic Office Michelle A. Harris
Ward Constituents Night Mondays 6pm to 8pm
8539 South Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 773-874-3300

Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza 10th Ward Tuesday 9am-6pm (ward night w/ appmnt)
Call office at 773-768-8138
10500 S. Ewing Ave

Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Chicago Office
1000 E. 111th Street,
Chicago, IL 60628
Phone: (773) 321-2001
Office hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

Contact Us (773) 783-8492 office@repevans.com 8539 South Cottage Grove Ave., Suite B Chicago, IL 60619

Stanley Moore County Board Commissioner, 4th District 8658 S. Cottage Grove, Suite 404 Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: (773) 783-2412

State Representative of Illinois’ 26th District Kam Buckner Call (773) 924-1755
buckner@illinois26.com

Senator Robert Peters District Office:
1509 E. 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 363-1996
Open Office Hours:
Fridays from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Representative Curtis J. Tarver I
Info Shared by Representative Curtis J. Tarver I Office: I wanted to give you all a reminder that we have opened the 25th District Service Office (1303 E 53rd St) with regular office hours during the week and we have flexibility for after-hours/weekend appointments. Feel free to email resources@repcurtisjtarverii.com or call (872) 356-2055 to set up a meeting

Representative Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. (D) 5th District: (South Shore Small%) 5048 S. Indiana Ave. Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 924-4614 (773) 924-4652 FAX

PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE POLICE BOARD!
The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; contact the Board’s office by 4:30 p.m. of the day before the meeting to add your name to the list of speakers. Every 3rd Thursday of the Month.
The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
Please Click Link to View Schedule:
https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/public-meetings-of-the-police-board-16/

What You Missed In February…Previous Activities, Events, Services, & Workshop of this Month:

Sun Salutations Yoga at the Adler Planetarium
Hosted by The Adler Planetarium
InterestedShare
Saturday at 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
The Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60605
Tickets
tickets.adlerplanetarium.org

Info Shared by Obari Cartman

Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell 7th

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza

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Film Screening: BlacKkKlansman (2018)
Saturday, February 1, 2020
1:30PM – 4:00PM
Avalon
Description
Spike Lee directs the true story of a black police detective who sets out to infiltrate the Colorado chapter of the Ku Klux Klan with the help of his Jewish colleague. Starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, and Topher Grace.
© 2018, Focus Features
Rated R, Running Time 135 Minutes.
8148 S. Stony Island Avenue
Chicago IL 60617
Phone: (312) 747-5234

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Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza

Info Shared by Hegewisch Community FBK

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Monday, February 3, 2020

Avalon

8148 S. Stony Island Avenue
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-5234

Description

Are you concerned about the threat of diabetes and want to make some changes? Join Dr. Ini Ekpenyong in a weekly group setting on preventing diabetes from becoming part of your future.

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Monday, February 3, 2020

3:30PM – 7:00PM

South Chicago

9055 S. Houston Avenue
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-8065

Description

Hang out and learn how to make your own key chain, musical instrument, vinyl decal or stickers using the 3D printer and vinyl cutter in our teen lab!

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

10:00AM – 1:30PM

Avalon
8148 S. Stony Island Avenue

Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-5234

Description

Free Tax assistance is provided by AARP. Library staff are not tax professionals and cannot provide assistance.

Follow provided instructions for registration.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

11:00AM – 2:00PM

South Chicago

9055 S. Houston Avenue
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-8065

Description

Do you want to learn new technology skills?

On Tech Tuesday, you can:

Set up emails
Learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines
Build computer skills with Chicago DigitalLearn

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Info Shared By Alderwoman Garza

Build Business Credit
Hosted by University CoWork
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 12 PM – 1 PM
University CoWork
6127 South University Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637
Tickets by Eventbrite
RSVP
Attendees must have a ticket with their name and email address on it. Purchasing tickets for others is not allowed. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-business-credit-tickets-89886325419?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR2S0RhZX_9RVdtRR1bgyIEfHbJlq4Mc-_25T5b35fh8nvtDmh1CcaCle3E

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

4:30PM – 5:30PM

Jeffery Manor

2401 E. 100th Street
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-6479

Description

Join us in discussing The Color of Food by Natasha Bowens.

Imagine the typical American farmer. Many people visualize sun-roughened skin, faded overalls, and calloused hands-hands that are usually white. While there’s no doubt the growing trend of organic farming and homesteading is changing how the farmer is portrayed in mainstream media, farmers of color are still largely left out of the picture.

The Color of Food seeks to rectify this. By recognizing the critical issues that lie at the intersection of race and food, this stunning collection of portraits and stories challenges the status quo of agrarian identity. Author, photographer and biracial farmer Natasha Bowens’ quest to explore her own roots in the soil leads her to unearth a larger story, weaving together the seemingly forgotten history of agriculture for people of color, the issues they face today, and the culture and resilience they bring to food and farming.

Info Shared by Faye Patterson 3rd District CAPS

Spring 20 Arts and Makers CBA Info Session
by Sunshine Enterprises
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 6 PM – 7 PM
Stony Island Arts Bank
6760 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tickets by Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-20-arts-and-makers-cba-info-session-tickets-86509671757?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR1NsIYBoBT1FJLvPZAneHdOcqShQB_Yfjn4v3RhQHLZq9eNW58Omve1rPM

Meditation: Benefits and Technique
Hosted by Science of Spirituality (Chicago, IL)
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Avalon branch, Chicago Public Library
8148 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60617
RSVP Free Entry Ticket

Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell 7th

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

11:00AM – 2:00PM

South Chicago

Address:

9055 S. Houston Avenue
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-8065

Description

Are you looking for a new job or want to change careers? Our staff can help you update or create a new resume utilizing CPL’s online resources and print materials.

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Chicago Interfaith Fair
Hosted by Parliament of the World’s Religions
Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 12 PM – 6 PM
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St, Chicago, Illinois 60602
Tickets by Eventbrite

Info Shared by Hegewisch Times:

Info Shared by Danielle Richards

Info Shared by Stella Salazar

Info Shared by Danielle Richards

ROLLOVER for week 1! Week 2 with a projected pot of $6,000! We have an incentive buy $10 and get a chance to win 2 tickets to the Chicago Auto Show.
Play the Queen of Hearts at Small World for a chance to win a projected pot of $6,000. Next drawings is Friday, Friday, February 7th at 8pm. Buy $5 for 6 tickets.buy $10 and get a chance to win 2 tickets to the Chicago Auto Show.
Tickets are available at Small World Bar and Grill 3325 E 106th Street — at SmallWorld Bar & Grill.

Info Shared by Eddie Luna.

Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza

Info Shared from 10th Ward FBK

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Monday, February 10, 2020

11:00AM – 12:00PM

Jeffery Manor

2401 E. 100th Street
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-6479

Description

Meet other seniors for a morning of coffee and conversation.

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Monday, February 10, 2020

4:30PM – 5:30PM

Avalon

8148 S. Stony Island Avenue
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-5234

Description

Join us in celebrating African American Heritage Month with a game of Bingo featuring famous inventions from African Americans! Learn who invented the super soaker, potato chips, and earn some prizes along the way.

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ATTENTION: Project Evolve at Olive Harvey College! PROJECT EVOLVE is a revolutionary program designed to support Chicago’s African-American and Hispanic populations and those who are unemployed or underemployed. This is FREE tuition for the following short-term programs. Participating students in select Olive-Harvey areas of study will receive specialized assistance and training to enter high-skilled, high-wage, and in-demand occupations. Eligible coursework includes: • Aviation Technology • Cannabis Dispensary Operations • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Class A • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Class B • Forklift Operator Training For more information, or to enroll, call (773) 291-6669 or email OHCProjectEvolve@ccc.edu Extended Deadline: 2/11/20

Info Shared by South Shore Chambers Inc.

Info Shared by Danielle Richards

2020 TEEN Innovation Summit
Hosted by Emerge/NEXT Leaders
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 9 AM – 3 PM
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60637
Tickets
mailchi.mp 2020 TEEN INNOVATION SUMMIT CONNECTING THE DOTS BETWEEN STEM & CREATIVE CLASSROOM WORK TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING LANDSCAPE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY FREE ADMISSION courtesy of the Museum of Science and Industry – Black Creativity RSVP TODAY – PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE CAPACITY IS LIMITED – RSVP TODAY A one-day experiential learning event where students will: LEARN about career pathways and technologies in STEM & CREATIVITY CONNECT with today’s industry leaders from some of the coolest companies on the planet COLLABORATE with cool projects during our design labs and hackathon TOUR the museum https://mailchi.mp/a10417896002/2020innovationsummit?fbclid=IwAR0gNuEQnJrTdbgkTaHjopEDXHgIBXX1f_SamBYSXlx6xUr4S8qopryeOEo

Info Forward by Ken Thomas (Challenger Senator)

Info Shared by Neighborhood Network Alliance:

House Music Vibes- 21 And Older
Hosted by Local Market Foods
6 PM – 8 PM
Local Market Foods
2101 E. 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649

Info Shared by South Shore Advisory Council: Coalition for a Modern METRA Electric | Thursday, February 13, 2020 Want better train service? Let’s create improved transit on the South Side and South Suburbs Community Meeting Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:00-7:30 p.m. St John Missionary Baptist Church 211 East 11th Street Free and Open to the Public Bus from Hyde Park to St John Missionary Baptist Loading 5:00-5:30 p.m.: St Paul and the Redeemer Episcopal Church, 4945 South Dorchester Avenue Returning 8:00 p.m.: St Paul and the Redeemer

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

6:30PM – 7:30PM

Hegewisch

3048 E. 130th Street
Chicago IL 60633

Phone: (312) 747-0046

Description

Please join us as we discuss The Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson.

Copies of the book are available for check out at the branch’s front desk.

This Valentine’s Day, help support a local education program!
Buy a DELICIOUS dessert to support the work of the Parent Mentors Program from Centro de Trabajadores Unidos on Chicago’s Southeast Side!
We are currently offering:
• Coconut and strawberry cake
• Cake pops covered in chocolate
• Lemon or pineapple cake
• Chocoflan
• Flan
• Valentine’s cookie-cake
• Chocolate cake
• Vanilla cake
• Mango mousse
• Valentine’s Jell-O desserts
• Chocolate chip cookies
PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY!!
Each dessert is $20. Pick-up or delivery on Friday 2/14.
To order, send a text message to: 773-798-6034,
or an email to: kgonzalez@ctu-iwp.org,
or a Facebook Message to Centro de Trabajadores Unidos

5pm to 9pm

Our Very Own! Go Humans- Gerey Johnson Guitarist, Along with the new CD, 2020 score card updates!! now you need CD and drinking money! Go humans go! Of course subject to change and updates. Go to www.gereyjohnson.net for more info. 2/15 w/ Paul Taylor, Smoothchicago.com presents Paul Taylor & Nick Colionne in Concert @ Montrose Room, Loews O’Hare, Rosemont, IL

Come out for our Valentines Special on February 14th! Surf & Turf: 6oz Ribeye & Shrimp Dinner for $19
Call (773) 646-4292
Club 81 Too
13157 S Avenue M,

Valentine’s Day Paint and Sip: Everything Is Love
Hosted by Pink Giraffe Art Studio
Friday, February 14, 2020 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Pink Giraffe Art Studio
2340 E 75th St, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tickets by Eventbrite
V Day 2020
Sales end on Feb 14 at 7 PM
$35.00
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Tease 101 By Good Gyrrl
Hosted by Good Gyrrl
Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 4 PM – 5:30 PM
The Quarry Event Center
2423 E 75th St, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tickets · $35
www.eventbrite.com

V-Day Daddy & Daughter Dance
Hosted by Annunciata Elementary School
Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Annunciata Elementary School
3750 E 112th St, Chicago, Illinois 60617

Info Shared by Obari Cartman

Info Shared by Obari Cartman

Arts Bank Cinema: Something the Lord Made
Hosted by Rebuild Foundation and DJ Duane Powell
Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 2 PM – 4 PM
Stony Island Arts Bank
6760 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tickets by Eventbrite
RSVP does not guarantee a seat. Doors open 30 minutes before… More
Free
In this screening, we explore the legacy of the black cardiac pioneer, Vivien Thomas (1910–1985) played by Mos Def. Originally hired to be a janitor at Vanderbilt University, Thomas trailblazes beyond societal expectations for Black folks in the 1930s and pioneered modern heart surgery, alongside white surgeon Alfred Blalock (1899–1964).
This screening is a part of a three-part series for Black History Month, Unveiling Black Figures. In this biographical film series, we explore the concealed contributions and legacies of Black history makers in STEM. Discussions hosted by Duane Powell to follow each screening. Free and open to the public, please RSVP.
All film screenings are free. RSVPs through Eventbrite open approximately two weeks before a screening. While seats are not guaranteed, RSVPing through Eventbrite will grant primary access to the screening room when doors open 30 minutes before a screening.
If Eventbrite lists the screening as “sold out,” you can join the online waitlist. If online ticket holders cancel their order, you will be given the option to be assigned an RSVP. (You must claim the RSVP within 24 hours to be moved from the waitlist.)
Doors open 30 minutes before the screening starts. Each person in your party must arrive to the screening early to take advantage of their RSVP. Seats cannot be saved.
Any walk up attendees who do not have an RSVP will be placed on an onsite waitlist. If seats remain at five minutes before showtime, waitlisted attendees will be let in, in the order they arrived. The onsite waitlist is first-come, first-serve.

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Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell 7th

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Hosted by Olive-Harvey College
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 4 PM – 6:30 PM
Olive-Harvey College
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60628
Celebrate Toni Morrison’s birthday with a screening of “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” in Bruce Cherry Theater, and stay afterward for birthday cake and punch in the cafeteria.
This 2019 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection features interviews with the author herself as well as Hilton Als, Angela Davis, Fran Lebowitz, Walter Mosley, Sonia Sanchez and Oprah Winfrey, who turned Morrison’s novel “Beloved” into a feature film.
The free screening is sponsored by the President’s Office, the SGA, and professors Melda Beaty and Dr. Khalilah Watson.
Learn more about the film at tonimorrisonfilm.com. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-construction-summit-registration-84782672255?aff=eand&fbclid=IwAR2GjQIX9LErIgbDE_4vmIHnFLZaWX__ebImS_FxFvmdxbv0ffcCkHa0kpU

Sunshine Enterprises Graduation & Entrepreneurship Happy Hour
Hosted by Rebuild Foundation
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 5 PM – 8 PM
Stony Island Arts Bank
6760 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tickets by Eventbrite
RSVP

Info Shared by Danielle Richards and Officer Eric Davis 4th District CAPS Faith Base

Info Forward by Alderman Mitchell 7th Ward

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Being Black in America Panel Discussion
Hosted by Olive-Harvey College
Thursday, Feb 20th at 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Olive-Harvey College
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60628
Listen in to this panel discussion on the Black Diaspora and African Immigrants’ Experience in the U.S.
Join us in the cafeteria for this free event; refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Student Activities at 773-291-6365.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

4:30PM – 5:30PM

Jeffery Manor

2401 E. 100th Street
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-6479

Description

Join us for an exciting Trivia Night for the entire family, the winner earns a prize.

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Info Shared Alderwoman Garza

Info Shared by Faye Patterson 3rd District CAPS

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

6:00PM – 7:30PM

Jeffery Manor

2401 E. 100th Street
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-6479

Description

Jigsaw puzzles are a fun and relaxing way to enjoy yourself. Drop in to complete our new puzzles. Work alone, bring a friend or meet someone new.

15th Annual Chicago Food Policy Summit
Hosted by Chicago Food Policy Action Council and Urban Growers Collective
Friday, February 21, 2020 at 9 AM – 5 PM
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Hosted by Chicago Food Policy Action Council
Tickets
www.eventbrite.com
(Español abajo)
Register now for 15th Annual Chicago Food Policy Summit at the South Shore Cultural Center! The event is free for all attendees and simultaneous Spanish translation services will be provided.
This year’s theme is “Collective Power: Envisioning Our Food Future Together.”
Join us in celebrating 15 years of leveraging collective power to policy. This year’s summit will equip attendees with meaningful knowledge, relationships, and conversations to envision our food future together. The themed tracks will highlight ways to ground policy in community action and engage participants in strengthening Chicago’s foodscape.
What to expect: connect with food workers, farmers, vendors, and local leaders to discuss food policy and other critical issues involving climate change, labor, food access, urban farming and the economics of food production in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois. The day will consist of workshops, speakers, a marketplace of resources and vendors, and a Food Business Clinic. More information will be announced soon!
Are you interested in volunteering at this year’s Summit? We need all hands on deck! Please email summit@chicagofoodpolicy.com with your name and role preference (set-up, workshop monitoring, registration desk, break-down).
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Regístrese hoy mismo para a la 15ª Cumbre Anual sobre Políticas Alimentarias en el South Shore Cultural Center El evento es gratuito para todos los asistentes y se proporcionará el servicio de traducción simultánea al español.
El tema de este año es Poder colectivo: visualizando juntos nuestro futuro alimentario.
Celebre junto a nosotros estos 15 años de transformar el poder colectivo en política. La cumbre de este año dotará a los asistentes de conocimientos, relaciones y conversaciones significativas para así visualizar juntos nuestro futuro alimentario. Los ejes temáticos destacarán diversas formas de fundamentar las políticas en acciones de la comunidad e involucrar a los participantes en el fortalecimiento del panorama alimentario.
Qué esperar: comparta ideas con trabajadores alimentarios, agricultores, vendedores y líderes locales y converse sobre las políticas alimentarias y otros asuntos de gran importancia que involucran el cambio climático, el trabajo, el acceso a la comida, la agricultura urbana y la economía de la producción de alimentos en Chicago, condado de Cook e Illinois. Este día habrán talleres, expositores, mercados de recursos y vendedores, así como un consultorio sobre negocios de productos alimentarios. Próximamente se compartirá más información.

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IN THE WURKZ
Hosted by Rebuild Foundation and The Era Footwork Crew
Friday, February 21, 2020 at 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Stony Island Arts Bank
6760 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tickets by Eventbrite
RSVP does not guarantee a seat. Doors open 30 minutes before… More
Sales end on Feb 21 at 7 PM
IN THE WURKZ is a touring dance project based on the lives and dreams of dancers on the west and south sides of Chicago.
Drums, bass and synthesizers shake the room to life. Dancers appear under spotlights on stage and in the audience, kicking their legs in slow motion. Smoke billows from the side stage. One of the dancers recites a poem: “In Chicago / in the land of flame / there was born a dance / without a name.”
IN THE WURKZ is a touring dance project based on the lives and dreams of dancers on the west and south sides of Chicago. This evening-length show unveils a history of footwork dancing, tracing its development from “the holy ghost” – the first footwork dance move inspired by the motion of ghosts and spirit possession in church – to a citywide, black teenage dance culture.
IN THE WURKZ expounds on this dance history through the movements, films and poetry of The Era Footwork Crew with original music from Chicago’s Teklife DJs and Jana Rush.
Capacity is limited. This event is first come, first serve. Please see the Eventbrite for our updated RSVP policy.
Doors will open at 6:30pm.

ROLLOVER for week 3! Week 4 with a projected pot of $8,000!
Play the Queen of Hearts at Small World for a chance to win a projected pot of $8,000. Next drawings is Friday, Friday, February 21st at 8pm. Buy $5 for 6 tickets.
Tickets are available at Small World Bar and Grill 3325 E 106th Street — at SmallWorld Bar & Grill.

Mayor Lightfoot Launches Open Application for Advisory Councils

Expanded advisory councils to help improve representation of diverse populations in city policymaking

Mayor’s Press Office 312.744.3334

Download this Press Release

CHICAGO— Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) today launched an open call for applications to fill vacancies in several community advisory councils, including the newly-formed LGBTQ+ advisory council, announced last month. The advisory councils will serve to support the Mayor’s Office in engaging target populations and advising policy solutions to meet the needs of its community. Beginning today and running through mid-February, the Mayor’s Office invites residents to apply to serve on the following community advisory councils:

The Equity Advisory Council
The LGBTQ+ Advisory Council
The Women’s Advisory Council
The Veteran’s Advisory Council
The New American’s Advisory Council

“City government must be a catalyst for uplifting the lives of every resident, but it cannot deliver on this basic compact if Chicagoans feel unheard or neglected,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “By creating advisory councils comprised of residents with different perspectives and experiences, the City is ending business as usual and giving individuals a direct line to the Mayor’s Office as well as City department and agencies.”

Members of advisory councils will evaluate current municipal policies and programs, connect with residents and subject matter experts to assess structural improvements, act as a sounding board to consider new initiatives, and attend community events and meetings as a representative of the advisory council.

All advisory council members must live in the City of Chicago throughout the duration of the term and agree to undergo a background check. Applications will be evaluated based on: (1) connection to targeted populations, both personal and professional; (2) evidence of engagement in local community, civic leadership, or volunteerism; (3) a personal commitment to equity and inclusion; and, (4) a demonstrated ability to engage the broader community of local networks, community members, and stakeholders. If selected, each advisory council member serves up to a three-year term and attends, at minimum, meetings each quarter.

“We are appreciative of Mayor Lightfoot’s vision to convene the Advisory Councils and to provide a meaningful way by which communities can have input in policy as this administration moves forward on the Mayor’s mandate to challenge the status quo and address inequities in policies and practice,” said CCHR Commissioner Mona Noriega.

On January 15, Mayor Lightfoot announced several new appointments to chair the various advisory councils. The chairs will serve as liaisons between the City and key constituencies and will be charged with elevating the needs of specific communities and solutions to address them and better support key vulnerable populations in our city. Members of the City Council will vote on the following appointments at the February 19 City Council meeting:

Advisory Council on Equity
- Esther Nieves, Independent Consultant (Co-Chair)
- Victor Dickson, President & CEO, Safer Foundation (Co-Chair)
Advisory Council on LGBTQ+
- Butch Trusty, Principal, The Bridgespan Group (Chair)
Advisory Council on New Americans
- Karina Ayala-Bermejo, CEO and President, Instituto del Progreso Latino (Chair)
Advisory Council on Veterans
- Emanuel Johnson II, Program Officer, Robert R. McCormick Foundation (Chair, reappointment)
Advisory Council on Women
- Jackie Kaplan-Perkins, Donor Advisor, Movement Voter Project (Chair)

Applications will be accepted up until February 22, 2020. Interested applicants should contact communityengagement@cityofchicago.org with any questions. To apply to serve on one of the five advisory councils, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8X23NPD.

Who could use a cocktail!?
Our AMAZING Mixologist is here until 9pm
Stop by for a Margarita!
2101 E. 71st Street in Chicago
P.S. Grocery Department is open until 10pm!

Info Shared by Danielle Richards

Global Girls!

Saturday, Feb 22 at 6pm

Please join the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the Historic Pullman Foundation for the second of three presentations in the garden club’s 2020 Winter Lecture Series:
Caring for Calumet Outdoors:
Native Habitats, Healing and What You Can Do
with Laura Milkert, Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum
Sunday February 23, 2020, at 3 pm at the Pullman National Monument Shared Visitor Information Center, 11141 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago IL 60628
This FREE event is open to everyone, refreshments will be served and there will be door prizes.
Hope to see you there! For questions, email historicpullmangardens@gmail.com
For more information about Laura, please visit https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/staff/profile/361

Mardi Gras Sunday Takeover
Public · Hosted by The Family Den Lounge
Sunday, Feb 23rd at 3 PM – 10 PM
The Family Den Lounge
8940 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617
Come out this Sunday and wear your Mardi Gras mask and beads, the weather is going to be great and the party will be amazing.
3PM-10PM

New Orleans Returns to the Quarry with Amir Tubad Sunday Dinner
2423 E 75th St, Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tickets by Eventbrite
General Admission
$25 early bird ticket
Sales end on Feb 23 at 4 PM
$25.00 2
New Orleans Returns to The Quarry with Amir Tubad – Sunday Dinner
Sunday Dinner at The Quarry Event Center
New Orleans Style Music Food and Fun!
Doors open at 4pm, show starts at 5pm free in lot parking
$25 early bird tickets; $35 at the door (ticket price includes dinner buffet)

WGN-TV TO AIR COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY CANDIDATE DEBATES
CHICAGO, February 12, 2020 — Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV will present a commercial-free, televised debate between the four Democrat candidates for Cook County State’s Attorney, airing Sunday, February 23 from 6-7pm CT. The debate will be moderated by WGN-TV Political Report hosts Tahman Bradley and Paul Lisnek from WGN-TV’s historic Studio 1.
The Democrat candidates for Cook County State’s Attorney are:
Kim Foxx (incumbent)
Bill Conway (former prosecutor)
Bob Fioretti (former 2nd Ward Alderman)
Donna More (former prosecutor)
The following week, WGN-TV will also air a debate featuring the two Republican candidates for Cook County State’s Attorney on Sunday, March 1st from 6-6:30pm CT.
The Republican candidates for Cook County State’s Attorney are:
Pat O’Brien (former Cook County Circuit Court Judge)
Christopher Pfannkuche (former prosecutor)
WGN-TV is Chicago’s Very Own source for news and entertainment. WGN News programs more local news than any other Chicago TV station and can be seen on WGN-TV, WGNTV.com and the WGN-TV News app. In-depth local weather is available on all newscasts and the WGN-TV Weather app. WGN 9.2 is Chicago’s home of Nexstar Media Group’s classic TV network Antenna TV. WGN 9.3 is Chicago’s Court TV network affiliate and WGN 9.4 carries TBD, bringing the world of internet video to the TV screen. WGN-TV is a Nexstar Media Group station. For more information on Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV, go to WGNTV.com

One on one w/ Christopher LeMark & Love McPherson
Hosted by Christopher LeMark’s 6453 and Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health
Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 8 PM – 11 PM
7101 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649-2529, United States
Tickets
coffeehiphopandmentalhealth.com
Christopher LeMark sits down with author & relationship expert Love McPherson to discuss all things concerning the matters of the heart. From entrepreneurship, relationships, faith & therapy.
Join this conversation on honor of his 41st birthday. BYOB & complimentary drinks.

Monday, February 24, 2020

5:00PM – 6:00PM

Vodak-East Side

3710 E. 106th Street
Chicago IL 60617

Phone: (312) 747-5500

Description

Learn about the history of the first African-American fire company in Chicago as author Dekalb Walcott discusses his book, Black Heroes of Fire.

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Come join the Roseblum Park Advisory Council (PAC)
RE: Take Action with Us
Anyone wanting to make south shore back into a peaceful great community.
“Good Teen programs & activities in our Parks are MAJOR tools to fight crime & Dispair, bring prosperity”
Our Pac believes this.
We will be focusing our work on making that happen!
TAKE ACTION WITH US.
Come to our Pac meeting and give us your input.
MEETING: MONDAY February 24th, 2020
PLACE: Rosenblum Park -So Shore High School, lower level.
….(1945 E. 75th Street)
TIME : 6-8 pm
We’re stepping up making a way out of no way!

Platinum Pisces Party 2020 feat G-Spot at The Family Den
Hosted by George “G-Spot” Jackson and 2 others
Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7 PM – 2 AM
The Family Den Lounge
8940 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617

The Fresh Moves Mobile Market at CFHC South Chicago, 9119 S. Exchange Ave., 2nd floor starts Wed. Feb. 19. Come buy fresh, healthy and locally grown produce and other foods, priced affordably. The Market is open to all and accepts cash, credit/debit, Link (Snap) and Apple Pay. Hope to see you there tomorrow and EVERY WEDNESDAY! — with Urban Growers Collective.

Know Your Heritage: OHC Edition
Hosted by Olive-Harvey College
Olive-Harvey College
Tuesday, Feb 25th 2pm to 3pm 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60628
Celebrate Black History Month with a trivia game show in the OHC gym! Join one of two teams to answer questions about Black history.
Questions? Call Student Activities at (773) 291-6365.

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This is gathered info shared by the Alderman/Alderwoman, Government Officials, Community Organizations and Leaders, and Community Residents: In hopes of keeping you more in the loop and increase the sharing of information and participation throughout our communities “Not My Events” This mainly focus on the activities, events, resources, and services in Jackson Park Highland, South Shore, Avalon, Calumet Heights, South Chicago, Bush, Eastside, Jeffery Manor/South Deering, and Hegewisch. Please feel free to send Activities, Events, and Resources that you would like to be added to this album flyers through email or inbox. Know Your Neighbors…..Know Your Neighborhoods” “Not My Events” Events are Subject to Change. Please Share!

2/25: Discussion about Self-Care and Mental Health for Parents of Children with Special Needs and Woodlawn Funnies.

1. New Activities, Events, Resources, Services, & Workshops:

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3. Schedules Of : 3rd & 4th District CAPS Community Beats, Committees, Alderman, Senators and State Representatives, Police Board Meeting

3. Schedules Of : 3rd & 4th District CAPS Community Beats, Committees, Alderman, Senators and State Representatives, Police Board Meeting

Utility Billing Relief Program Begin March 1st

What You Missed In February…Previous Activities, Events, Services, & Workshop of this Month:

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Mayor Lightfoot Launches Open Application for Advisory Councils

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