Subject to Change Add-On & Updated Frequently. Scroll Down to view flyers or Click to read what events are in the album updates: Oct 1 thru Oct 31
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 to me through email or inbox. Know Your Neighbors…..Know Your Neighborhoods” Events are Subject to Change. Please Share!
This Album Is Divided Into 4 sections Highlighting a Few Events:
- New Activities, Events, and Services (Beginning of Page).
- Weekly & Monthly Activities.
- Schedules Of: 3rd & 4th District CAPS Community Beats, Committees, Alderman, Senators and State Representatives, Police Board Meeting
- Bottom of the Page What You Have Missed? “Previous Events”:
1. New Activities, Events, Services, Resources & Workshops:
Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza 10th
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Info Shared by Senator Sims
Good news! If you fly domestically or visit military bases or secure federal facilities, your Illinois driver’s license will continue to be accepted until Oct. 1, 2021—that means you have an extra year to apply for a REAL ID. Find out whether you should make the switch: https://realid.ilsos.gov/
Urban Growth Oct workshops
https://urbangrowerscollective.org/events-list/
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Community Justice Center invites you to attend a free webinar entitled A Conversation with Community: The Impact of Violence.
Info Shared by South Shore Chamber Inc
If you own your home (condo, townhouse, house, etc,) make sure your are paying the correct amount of property taxes. Appeal your property Taxes.
Please join
Larry Rogers, Jr.
and your local elected public servants on an upcoming zoom event.
https://zoom.us/…/tJIsfuihrD0pHNH33gPY0IrQD-InzR5sCdiJ
ANNOUNCEMENT! Next week we will have office hours for tech support questions.
You can make an appointment to support your phone or computer, and our organizers are ready to support in person and over the phone.
If you’ve had trouble connecting to virtual reunions, these office hours are for you!
To make an appointment, contact one of the CTU organizers or message us here
BACP offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Due to COVID-19, all programs are currently being offered as webinars. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not-for-profit agencies, and government agencies.
Wednesday, 10/7 Webinar at 3:00 PM
City Inspections – Ask Questions, Get Answers
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.
Register for the 10/7 Webinar
Friday, 10/9 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Nuts and bolts of Business Planning and Financial Readiness For Start-ups
Presented by Presented by Geri Aglipay, Small Business Majority
Learn nuts and bolts for starting a sustainable small business that is prepared to weather economic changes through business planning from a financial readiness lens.
Register for the 10/9 Webinar
Wednesday, 10/14 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Everything You Need To Know About Business Insurance
Presented by Sandra Cavato Insurance Agency
In this session, attendees will learn the coverages needed for their business. We’ll discuss the right questions to ask your insurance professional and how to protect yourself and your business against lawsuits.
Register for the 10/14 Webinar
Wednesday, 10/21 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Fighting Cybercrime and Meeting Your Cyber Security Challenges
Presented by the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Cyber crime targeting businesses is on- going and continues to be a major concern. Learn how you can build awareness and an action plan to deter cyber criminals and help avoid the problems that could destroy a business. This presentation uses the latest information about hackers and data breaches to educate businesses how to protect themselves. This workshop is in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Register for the 10/21 Webinar
Wednesday, 10/28 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Accounting in Quickbooks
Presented by Trak Patel, ARCC Consulting
Learn how to keep your financial recordkeeping books using QuickBooks. We will identify the differences between QuickBooks Online vs. QuickBooks Desktop and list the important features and benefits.
Registe for the 10/28 Webinar
Oct 7, 2020
The 2020 United States presidential debates are a series of debates for the 2020 United States presidential election.The vice presidential debate is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 7:00–8:30 pm local time at Kingsbury Hall at
Info Shared by Danielle Richards and Officer Davis
THURSDAY AT 6 PM – 11 PM
Game Night
2423 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649-3715, United States Tickets www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday-game-night-tickets-119507984599
Info Shared by Danielle Richards:
Micheal Reese Location:
Greetings:
A community town hall webinar will be co-hosted by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), Ald. Sophia King (4th), and the Michael Reese Advisory Council next month to review updated plans from the GRIT development team for the former Michael Reese Hospital site in Bronzeville.
The 48.6-acre City-owned site is the former location of the Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. The hospital complex closed in 2008 and the City acquired the property in 2009.
The largely vacant site is highly accessible to both traffic and transit, within close proximity to The Loop, the Museum Campus and McCormick Place, the nation’s largest convention center. The GRIT redevelopment team was selected in 2017 as a part of a City-led Request for Proposals process.
The team filed its initial Master Planned Development application with City Council in June 2020 and expects to present their proposal to the
Chicago Plan Commission later this year.
Info Shared by Danielle Richards
Join us this Thursday, October 15th, 12-1 pm CT, during Hispanic Heritage Month, for a conversation with Latina leaders in the environmental justice movement. Panelists will reflect on their experiences fighting for clean water and healthy communities. We’ll leave plenty of time for questions. The event is free but pre-registration is required: http://ow.ly/OKjm50BRuQt
Join us online for one of our most popular workshops!
Preparing for Difficult Conversations*
Is there a conversation that you’ve been avoiding? Maybe it’s something about an important relationship in your life or about a deeply held belief. In this 2-hour workshop, participants are given tools to plan and prepare to have a difficult conversation. This session focuses on strategies to manage internal responses to high-conflict dialogue, preparing language and approaches to frame and carry out the conversation, and approaches to de-escalate so that we can have more productive interactions.
*No mediation experience necessary to take this course.
CLE, SHRM and Social Work CEU credits available
Dates:
October 15 – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
November 17 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
https://www.ccrchicago.org/other-trainings
Hispanicize Virtual Summit: Private Equity: A Diverse & Inclusive Perspective – FREE To Attend
Online Event
Hispanicize Virtual Summit: Private Equity: A Diverse & Inclusive Perspective – FREE To Attend
Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2 PM CDT – 2:25 PM CDT
Join us for an in-depth conversation with two powerful female C-Suite executives about the intersection of Private Equity, diversity and inclusion and the opportunities and challenges of raising capital as a person of color in America.
City Treasurer’s Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarship
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is proud to announce the 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest. This scholarship recognizes a senior in high school who has displayed outstanding academic achievement or community involvement and writes a thoughtful and impactful essay (500 words) on a topic related to Hispanic Heritage Month. Participating students must also provide a description of their college plans. Winners will receive a $1,500 and $1,000 award, respectively. Deadline Oct 15, 2020
Website: Chicago City Treasurer https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/4316
Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell
OCT 17 AT 10 AM CDT – OCT 22 AT 8 PM CDT
Calumet Heritage Conference
Online Event
Oct 17 at 10 AM CDT – Oct 22 at 8 PM CDT
Online Event
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehbkx7zm616e1f6c&llr=r8bdxwqab
This year’s Conference theme is Calumet Voices, National Stories and will highlight some of the diverse voices that collectively tell a story of national significance of the Calumet Region. We have taken advantage of the need to hold this year’s conference online to bring together, in one virtual space, a diverse group of storytellers who will speak about their own efforts to save and interpret our region’s heritage, as well as help us to understand the stories of those who built the Calumet Region and the living landscape we now inhabit. The virtual format allows us to expand the conference to include more presenters than ever before and we even included a virtual field trip!
The conference will start on Saturday, October 17th at 10:00am, and will continue Monday through Thursday nights, with sessions beginning at 6:30pm CST. Conference attendance is FREE but registration is required. Registration automatically includes access to all sessions. Zoom links will be sent via email prior to each session.
We hope that you will consider a voluntary donation as you register to help support the conference and to show your appreciation. You can also show your support through the purchase of Calumet Heritage Area tee-shirts, hats, and more by visiting our online store:
Saturday, Oct 17, 2020. Don’t forget that the Party will begin tomorrow on Facebook live @ 6pm!
Allow me to show you how to take your kitchen from “rags to riches” with my amazing Tupperware products!
Invite your friends, family and co-workers! We will Party from the comfort of our own homes!!
Http://.jacquiej.my.tupperware.com
Info Shared by Neva Kasal
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2020 AT 5 PM CDT
TRUTH BE TOLD Youth Summit LIVE
Online Event
TRUTH BE TOLD Youth Summit LIVE
Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 5 PM CDT
TRUTH BE TOLD
Youth Summit
LIVE
WE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE QUESTIONS,
SO IT’S TIME TO GIVE YOU THE ANSWERS
A chance for high-school & college students to understand and get true answers -from Christian experts- on the issues that are influencing our society right now.
You’ll discover the reality about:
– Black Lives Matter & Racism
– Liberal & Progressive
– Abortion & Pro-life
– Identity & Gender
Our panel will answer your questions live!
Join to watch with your youth group or friends
Chicago City Council Meeting
Oct. 20th @ 10 a.m.
Info Shared by Alliance of Southeast
Invest South / West Community Visioning Session
for Commercial Ave. and South Chicago
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 3-4:30pm
Register at: https:https:bit.ly/3JWCJRX
Invest South / West is bringing $750 million in investment to 10 communities, including South Chicago.
Discuss possible development options for sites along Commercial Avenue.
Pre-registration is required. This will be a Zoom call.
Info Shared by Danielle Richards:
Info Shared by Danielle Richards:
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President Debate Oct 22, 2020
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Info Shared by South Shore Chamber Inc:
This special collection of virtual tours and brief performances brings attendees “into” spaces they wouldn’t ordinarily see at storied Chicago music venues, including the Avalon Regal Theater, The Forum, Thalia Hall and the Vic Theatre.
Date: October 23, 2020
Time: 7:00PM
Info Shared by Danielle Richards
Join our community in a ‘Zombie Ride’ as we demand environmental justice and rally against General Iron’s agenda to pollute our community!!!
At the end we will merge with GWHS for a student/parent rally, demanding environmental justice!!! We want General Iron out!
As a community we have dealt with pollution for decades. After a victory over Petcoke, the East Side has strived to better the environmental impact in our community. The community has come together to clean the soil at the Hegewisch little league field which held hazardous amount of manganese. As well as the cleaning of residential area that has held hazardous amounts of manganese due to S.H. Bell. In recent years we have been fighting against General Iron planning to move to the East Side.
General Iron, originally located in Lincoln Park, has had 2 explosions in the last 5 years. They became massive polluters in Lincoln Park- after they were forced to close after their second explosion in May they finalized their move to the East Side by merging with RGM. RGM is a recycling plant located near GWHS and GWES on 116th street.
We have tried to battle against the Mayor, the environmental board and the alderwoman to not sign off on the remaining permits that General Iron needs.
We deserve clean air, we deserve health.
Únete a nuestra comunidad en ¡Un “Zombie Ride” mientras exigimos justicia medioambiental y nos reunimos contra la agenda del General Iron para contaminar a nuestra comunidad!
Al final nos fusionaremos con el GWHS para un rally de estudiantes/padres, exigiendo justicia ambiental!!! Queremos al general Iron fuera del East Side.
Como comunidad hemos abordado la contaminación durante décadas. Después de una victoria sobre Petcoke, el East Side se ha esforzado por mejorar el impacto ambiental en nuestra comunidad. La comunidad se ha unido para limpiar el suelo en el campo de la pequeña liga Hegewisch que tenía una cantidad peligrosa de manganeso. Además de la limpieza de la zona residencial que ha mantenido cantidades peligrosas de manganeso debido a S.H. Bell. En los últimos años hemos estado luchando contra el general Iron planeando trasladarnos al East Side.
General Iron, originalmente ubicado en Lincoln Park, ha tenido 2 explosiones en los últimos 5 años. Se convirtieron en contaminadores masivos en Lincoln Park, después de que se vieron obligados a cerrar después de su segunda explosión en mayo, finalizaron su traslado al East Side fusionándose con RGM. RGM es una planta de reciclaje ubicada cerca de GWHS y GWES en la calle 116.
Hemos intentado luchar contra el alcalde, la junta medioambiental y la concejona para no firmar los permisos restantes que necesita el General Iron.
Merecemos aire limpio, merecemos salud.
George Washington High School youth from student organizations such as Student Voice Committee, Black Student Alliance, LGBTQIA+ Collective, and Patriot Peace Warriors are fighting against the environmental injustices our neighborhood is facing with the threat of the polluting metal shredder, General Iron, being relocated mere miles away from the school campus. These young people are taking action & holding a rally against General Iron and the environmental racism our city officials enforce on us in the Southeast side.
The rally will be held at George Washington High School, [3535 E 114th St, Chicago, IL 60617] from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Parents of GWHS and local community members are welcomed and even highly encouraged to attend. Attendees must wear a mask and practice social distancing. As always, COVID-friendly social activities and snacks will be open to participants. Youth speakers will be emphasized in the event, and any young people from the Southeast side who’d like to speak are welcome to contact us directly.
We stand in solidarity with our community organization supporters: Bridges // Puentes, United Neighbors of the 10th Ward, and Southeast Youth Alliance.
***THIS EVENT WILL BE MERGE WITH BRIDGE’s ZOMBIE BIKE RIDE PROTEST. Details for the bike protest are in the discussion.**
Starting Monday, October 26th
through Tuesday, November 10th,
CAN TV will telecast the
Committee on Budget & Government Operations’
Departmental and Agency Hearings
on the proposed 2021 Chicago city budget.
Watch LIVE @ 9 a.m.
on Chicago cable channel 27
or stream at cantv.org/live
Monday, October 26th
Budget Director – Office of Budget and Management
Chief Financial Officer
City Comptroller – Department of Finance
Tuesday, October 27th
Office of City Clerk
Office of the City Treasurer
Board of Election Commissioners
License Appeal Commission
Wednesday, October 28th
Chicago Fire Department
Chicago Public Library
Commission on Human Relations
Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Thursday, October 29th
Chicago Police Department
Friday, October 30th
Chicago Dept. of Transportation
Board of Ethics
Chicago Dept. of Aviation
Info Shared by Danielle Richards:
The South Chicago Learning Center invites community partners to join a virtual information session tomorrow October 27th, 2020 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM to discuss Olive-Harvey College’s Adult Education program. Program staff are invited to attend to gain insights on how to support your program participants with enrolling in the Adult Educations programs for the upcoming Spring term. If you were not able to attend our last session in early August, this is a perfect opportunity to learn about our program and services.
Spring registration opens on November 1st, 2020 with spring classes beginning on January 19th, 2021.
Please register for the virtual information session via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/124172024869) by Monday, October 26th. If you should have any questions please email Alnierys Venegas, Director of South Chicago Learning Center at [email protected].
Info Shared by Danielle Richards
This election, we’re bringing our community’s power to the polls. Hear from dynamic Black voters across the country about their vision for a better future on October 28th!
https://p2a.co/kgn9xf0?fbclid=IwAR1eX08hYdcJxS304LZpURaTg17m-cO6pHvD1phBuyQ2ldgr1sa0T-JtkfA
Info Shared by ASE
Family-Friendly Community Halloween Bike Ride Divvy will
About this Event
Join us in a Family-Friendly Community Halloween Bike Ride through the beautiful South Shore Neighborhood.
No Bike, No Problem
Divvy Bikes will be provided.
Come Dress Up in Your Favorite Costume.
Date And Time
Location
Local Market Foods
2101 East 71st Street
Chicago, IL 60649
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-coast-halloween-bike-ride-tickets-126243857777?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing&fbclid=IwAR0nF2yqUfUDd4Q44CBRT3jr4-9M7lc5lA1kvPcDVSsKH2bbKHSJ6Ykor7c
Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 3 PM CDT – 4 PM CDT
8930 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617-3163, United States
Dress up in your scariest costume and bring the kiddies out to our first socially-distanced Trunk-or-Treat at Bessemer Park.
Candy will be distributed for 1 hour only, so get there early (please have your own bag/container to put your candy in). Face masks are required to receive candy.
All attendees will receive FREE cloth face masks. A limited supply of hand sanitizer will be available for adults.
2. Weekly & Monthly Activities & Grants/Scholarship Deadlines/Petitions:
The Rink Schedule:
Chicago voters may apply NOW to Vote By Mail ahead of the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.
https://chicagoelections.gov/en/vote-by-mail.html
Those who apply now will be first in line to receive ballots when ballot mailings start in late Sept. and early Oct.
#Vote2020 #VoteSafe #VoteByMail
Info Shared by Linda Hudson
Info Shared by Alderwoman Garza
Info Shared by The Neighborhood Network Alliance and South Shore Works
Food Pantries & Farmer Market:
Thanks to Urban Growers Collective, every Thursday, Claretian Associates has been able to have a food distribution! With the help of CP4P we distribute warm meals and produce boxes to the community. Thank you! Come by every Thursday at 2:30 pm, to 9100 S. Burley to pick up a warm meal and a fresh produce box!
Urban Grower Collective 90th Mackinaw
Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Windsor Park Church Food Pantry
76th & Saginaw
Saturday 8am to 12pm
Info Shared by South Chicago Neighborhood Network:
South Chicago Food Network
Pantries Currently OPEN in our Area:
St. Philip Neri Lady of Peace 2132 S. 72nd St. Chicago, IL on Tuesdays 10:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Trinity Resurrection United Church 9046 S. Mackinaw Ave Chicago, IL 60617 on
Wednesdays 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Southeast Side of Chicago Food Pantry 11401 S. Green Bay Ave. Chicago, IL 60617
Wednesdays 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
St. Florian SVDP Food Pantry 13115 South Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL, 1st, 2nd,
3rd, 5th Wednesday 9-11 a.m.; 4th Wednesday 2:30- 4:30 p.m. Service Areas: 60633
Lolly’s Food Pantry 9390 S. Kreiter Chicago, IL 60617 on Wednesdays 4:00 PM to
6:00 PM
Gospel Way Covenant Church 8152 S. Saginaw Ave Chicago, IL 60617 Thursdays
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Service Areas: 76th to 87th from Yates to Commercial Ave.
First World Wide Ministries 7945 S. Exchange Ave Chicago, IL 60617 Thursdays 3:30
PM to 5:30 PM
Southeast Side of Chicago Food Pantry 11401 S. Green Bay Ave. on 3rd Fridays
3/20/2020 at 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Centro Comunitario Juan Diego 8812 S. Commercial Ave Chicago, IL 60617 Fridays
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Christ Life Church Chicago 8927 S. Houston Ave Chicago, IL 60617 on Saturdays
10AM to 12PM
St. Kevin Food Pantry 10509 S. Torrence Ave Chicago, IL 60617
Pantries Currently CLOSED in our Area:
Our Lady Gate of Heaven Church 2338 E. 99th Street Chicago, IL 60617
Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry 3200 E. 91st Street Chicago, IL 60617
St. Katharine Drexel Parish 9047 S. Harper Ave Chicago, IL 60619
Advocate Trinity’s Healthy Living Farmacy 2320 E. 93rd St Chicago, IL
Pilgrim Baptist Church 3235 E. 91st Street HOT MEALS Chicago, IL 60617
Fresh Moves Mobile Market ALL MOBILE MARKETS CURRENTLY CANCELLED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
**Date and Times Are Subject To Change
*Follow this link for updated information on Greater Chicago Food Depository food
pantries sites
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food/
Chicago Family Pairing Program Groceries Delivery:
Starting today, you can access our services remotely.
?Click on the link to request assistance: http://sc4housing.org/contact-us/?fbclid=IwAR057jgU5Xjdr0xgf_SUO5fEIN9Lws6DkIM8YqdR3cL1b7s6O05vmt11QL0
✅Financial Education
✅Homebuyer Education
✅Mortgage/rental assistance
✅Foreclosure Assistance
✅Assistance paying gas/electric
✅Landlord Services
☎️ North Office: 773-342-7575
☎️Pilsen Office: 312-850-2660
☎️South Chicago Office: 773-933-7575
??We are here for you during these difficult times.
Do you have questions? Email us at [email protected]
Funds for People who are
Applications for
Rental Assistance opens: August 10
Mortgage Assistance opens: August 24
https://www.ihda.org/
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Info Shared by Hegewisch Times
Second Installment Cook County property tax bills
Info Shared by State Representative Kam Buckner: Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Second Installment Cook County property tax bills are due August 3, 2020, but property owners have two extra months to pay without a late fee. A copy of the news release is attached and posted here. https://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/newsarticle.aspx?articleid=982
How to Access Services from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office Online
Second Installment payments are normally due by August 3, but property owners can now pay without any interest charge or penalties through October 1, 2020, because of an ordinance passed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Click here to watch Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas give a brief video tutorial on how to save a trip downtown by accessing all of the office’s services online. To download a copy of your property tax bill, make a payment, and more, visit
cookcountytreasurer.com.
Info Shared by Linda Young NNA:
First time I’ve seen details Make sure you apply neighbors – NHS is there to help
Click Link To Now Your Ward Street Cleaning Date:
Keep Your Spirit Healthy:
Hi Church! Let’s pray for good weather and health this weekend so we can have church at 9am Sunday! The sign up link is coming soon. However, please feel free to just come on Sunday! Please remember your mask and chair/blanket for seating. If you have been ill or feel ill please stay home. We will still be streaming to Facebook. Questions, please comment below! Thank you!! 13100 S Manistee Ave Chicago, IL 60633
Our community is resilient, but making space to process and heal is vital to continuing our liberation.
Join Soul Healer Stacy Patrice (@soulyoginsp) live on our Instagram this Sunday at 1pm for a special #SoulHealingSatsang. Rebuild Foundation
Our Senior Mornings at Merrill Community Garden provide a safe garden experience for the community. Butterfly gardens, hummingbird feeders, herbal medicine wheel, and edible flowers are just a few of the delights we have created for you.
BENEFITS OF GARDENING FOR SENIORS
Lowers stress
Increases Serotonin (chemical in the brain increases calmness and peace
Boosts Heart Health/Reduces Risk of Stroke
Increases Mobility (productive way of rebuilding strength and mobility following a stroke , keeps lesser used muscles engaged
May Boost Brain Health
BENEFITS OF MEDITATION FOR SENIORS
Outdoor meditation will change your life. Over 600 research studies conducted on meditation agree that it has the power to improve mental health, from depression to schizophrenia to PTSD and ADHD. By practicing this healing art outdoors and harnessing the additional power of mindfulness that nature tends to provide, you can expect a tremendous boost to your mental health.
Free classes are held Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Please sign up here.
Chicago reopening: Parks west of Lake Shore Drive, libraries back open Monday June 8, 2020
“Parks that are reopening include Grant Park, Lincoln Park, Burnham Park, Harold Washington Park, Jackson Park, the Jackson Park Golf Course and the Diversey Driving Range.”
While ANY AND ALL BEACHES REMAIN CLOSED FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, parks north or south of Lake Shore Drive that do not have a beach are OPEN (i.e. Steelworkers and Berger Park).
Also, on the south, the GREEN SPACE at RAINBOW and CALUMET PARKS are OPEN, even though the beaches there are closed!
The 606 remains closed.
The talks are on-going as to exactly how and when to reopen the Lakefront Trail, but we’re told it’s coming soon.
We hope that access to these parks will allow Chicagoans a chance to stay safe and space out more while getting the physical and mental benefits of visiting the parks and being with nature.
In solidarity,
Juanita Irizarry
Executive Director
Info Shared by Alderman Hairston: Chicago Public Library
Most Chicago Public Library branches are now open.
Patrons are encouraged to reserve items online and pick them up at the library.
Computers are available for use, however, please note–library staff have limited capabilities to assist patrons, with regards to current social distancing measures in place due to COVID-19. As with all public indoor locations, you must wear a face mask when in the library
To check if your local branch is open please click the following link Chicago Public Library Location and Hours https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/locations/
I am excited to announce that I’ve accepted to be Alliance of the Southeast – ASE newest Youth Organizer. There’s so much I’m looking forward to doing with the youth, especially mobilizing and empowering them to be involved in leading and shaping their communities. With this being said, I’d like to ask that everyone please share this opportunity to join ASE’s Youth Leadership Council, we will be meeting this Friday from 3-5 pm. We will also be providing summer money for those youth getting involved. So if you know any passionate or curious youth from the ages of 12-18 in the Southeast Side, I’d be more than happy to talk with them
Soldier Field Drive- In Movies:
Soldier Field drive-in movies
drive-in movie theater is coming to Soldier Field this week.
Starting Wednesdays, movies will air on a big screen outside the Bears’ home field in the South Lot Festival Area, Block Club Chicago first reported Monday.
The flicks will be shown Wednesdays through Sundays. The lot opens at 7 p.m. with musical performances by DJs and local artists happening until the screening begins at 8:30 p.m.
The initial lineup features a list of classic movies, including “Groundhog Day,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day off,” “Fast & Furious,” “Grease” and “Shrek.”
Tickets — $55 per vehicle (up to six people) — won’t be available for purchase on site, but can be purchased on ticketweb.com. That price includes a bucket of popcorn.
Info Shared by Melissa Ruvalcaba,
Do you live on the Southeast Side of Chicago?
We want you to share your thoughts, ideas, concerns, wants, needs, knowledge and vision for what a public 100th Street river access site could become.
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¿Vive en la parte sureste de Chicago?
Queremos que comparta sus pensamientos, ideas, inquietudes, deseos, necesidades, conocimiento y visión de lo que podría llegar a ser el sitio de Acceso al Río en la Calle 100°.
Calumet Collaborative
Neighbor-Space
Active Transportation Alliance
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Chicago Urban League to Provide $100,000 in Emergency Grants and Technical Assistance to Black Small Business Owners Through Ford Initiative
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In partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, the Chicago Urban League is launching the Emergency Capital Access Program (ECAP) to provide small grants, technical assistance, and advisory services to Black-owned small businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19. The League’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will deliver the program and expects to provide grants up to $5,000 to about 20 businesses.
The program is part of the League’s COVID-19 Community Help Center, launched in April. Business owners will be able to apply for the program through the Help Center website beginning August 17.
Ford created ECAP as a pilot program with the National Urban League to offer crucial economic support to businesses that provide a stabilizing influence for communities hard hit by the pandemic.
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Save the Date:
WOODLAWN — A new grant from the Fresh Food from Farmers of Color Fund will help Black and Brown-owned farms grow their operations so they can better serve South and West Siders.
Farms owned and operated by Black people, Indigenous people and people of color can apply for funding through Sept. 7. Grantees will be chosen and funds will be awarded by Sept. 30.
Info Shared by Hegewisch Times:
Imagine a multi-use trail over Lake Calumet connecting communities and destinations on the south side of Chicago. What would you like to see? Take this short survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LakeCalumetTrail
From the start of this pandemic, every decision we’ve made has been guided by the data and advice from our public health experts. Today, we’re announcing that Chicago Public Schools will begin the school year with remote learning for Quarter 1. cps.edu/reopening2020
Info Shared by Oscar and Herminia
Info Shared by South Chicago Neighborhood Network Community Resources :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z-kbuyAL_nRGJhFfwKet99CiPO_D3eaO?usp=sharing
Info Shared by Danielle Richards
Info Shared by Info Shared by Melissia Stephenson:
Minority Creative Grant Program
JOANN Stores’ mission is to inspire creativity in everyone, and we realize the importance of contributing to Black crafters and sewists who are widely underrepresented in the industry. In its first year, the JOANN Minority Creative Grant program will commit $100,000 to Black entrepreneurs, small businesses, and charitable efforts to continue creating, inspiring and finding their Happy Place.
Twenty candidates will be selected to receive $5,000 in JOANN credit, to be used by December 2021.
In addition, each winner will have the opportunity to be considered for a paid instructor role with Creativebug, to help raise their artist profile. Winners will also be featured in JOANN Marketing and Social Channels, to help gain visibility and support for their work.
We are so excited for the opportunity to inspire more Black creatives and help them continue finding Handmade Happiness.
The Black Community Collaborative works to advocate for and create culturally relevant solutions to support the academic needs of our students. Black Parents SPEAK! We would like to hear from you about your personal experience within Chicago Public Schools. This survey will be used to collect data so that we can create culturally relevant supports to address the needs of Black students in the district. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lfddQh1LukG-zPT3BE7vYr3ufIqNftBEsP9HDNln8BtUMENBVVZXNU5PWFZZOUYyUVBCT1JYMlAzMC4u&fbclid=IwAR2cX0PsKgFZ6hKxstLra3yiFX6joprAxEUWxfyXdC_4JShTdjWVXdWNlMk
Info Shared by Maria Ana 10th Ward fbk: Protecting Immigrant Families
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsduqvrjwuHdwliL828E_yWOVDbqdB-NON?fbclid=IwAR090mcprcyfH-c2qimg1lhs94Rsm1vu1iaJvEcR2r5oCmrxtnI39m8BkNQ
Illinois Humanities Grants Info
Grants
Through funding from the Federal CARES Act, and with additional support from donations raised during our Public Humanities Award program in May, we have issued almost 200 Illinois Humanities Emergency Relief Grants, totaling more than $700,000. As you can imagine, it has meant having our entire team involved – and I can’t say enough about what it means to work with such dedicated, professional, and unstoppable colleagues.
These funds are already being used by organizations around the state to stay financially viable, adapt and pivot programs, and undertake projects that use humanities to document the experiences of communities throughout Illinois during the pandemic. The full list of grantees is available here. Upcoming grant opportunities include grants through Envisioning Justice (August 15th and October 15th) and Community Grants (September 15th). Please visit our website for more details.
https://www.ilhumanities.org/illinois-humanities-covid-19-emergency-relief-grants-awards-list/?bblinkid=236997028&bbemailid=23489772&bbejrid=1596336942
This May turn into Virtual Events at this until Complete Phases:
3. Schedules Of 3rd & 4th District CAPS Community Beats, Committees, Alderman, Senators and State Representatives, Police Board Meeting
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Utility Billing Relief Program Begin March 1st
Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell:
City Clerk Schedule Meetings
https://chicityclerk.com/?fbclid=IwAR2qpBpEd6qw7WShdYgjQmmmtcu5s7voaHuOrrpM4mV_gjPXQwiMZsO0c98
Great Political Info and Live Footage of Government Info
Info Shared by Alderman Mitchell 7th
Info Shared by Danielle Richards:
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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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]
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 [email protected] 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/
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