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LEARN ABOUT INDOOR GARDENING ON TUESDAY, AUG. 31
Rogers Park Garden Group invites you to : Exploding the Myths of Indoor Gardening
David Wachholz, Plant Parenting Inc.
Tuesday, August 31, 7 pm
Plant forum begins at 6:30 pm
RP Presbyterian Church, 2nd floor
Greenview & Greenleaf
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The Results of the 49th Ward Underpass Mural Vote “Mass Underpass Murals Project”
Nearly 600 49th Ward residents voted this weekend at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival to select the artistic murals that will grace CTA and Metra underpasses in the 49th Ward.
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Upcoming @ Mess Hall
This is the announcement list for Mess Hall, an experimental cultural center in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. Mess Hall hosts a printed matter archive, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, public projects, actions, events, meals, and more.More…
Greenleaf Art Center - Fall Classes Begin Oct 18th
Greenleaf Art Center is located in Rogers Park one block west of Clark on Greenleaf Avenue. It is conveniently near the Rogers Park Metra train stop, and is easily accesible via the #22 Clark Street bus. Plus, the Art Center has plenty of free parking.
Greenleaf Art Center provides studio and exhibition space for over forty area artists and is home to five business enterprises. Since its inception in 1990 by Kathie and Denis Paluch, it has grown to become a vibrant part of the Rogers Park arts community. The center hosts a variety of exhibitions, open studio events, art salons and creative workshops throughout the year as well as art classes for both children and adults.
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AAUP - Heartland Cafe HEAT OF THE SUMMER RUN - Sunday 8:00 AM
Proceeds from the race will go to Heshima Kenya. A speaker from this organization will join us after the race. Heshima Kenya serves unaccompanied refugee children in Africa with an emphasis on education for adolescent girls. Their Chicago chapter is also looking for a team to run the Chicago half marathon. This Sunday, Heartland Cafe 8:00 AM 7000 N Glenwood, Chicago, Il
Posted by Charlie on August 13, 2010
Come get lucky this Friday the 13th!
FREE Roges Park Singles Party
Poitin Stil.
1502 W Jarvis
Chicago, Il
Hosted by Yvonne Carns
Be there or be square. 8PM.
Everyone's welcome.
Come on out and have some fun!
Free snacks. Games. Prizes.
Posted by Charlie on August 12, 2010
Welcome to Certified Kayak Instructor - John Tebbens
Rogers Park resident John Tebbens wants to teach you to kayak! Learning how to get your kayak to do exactly what you want it to do and when, allows you to enjoy a freedom and sense of comfort on the water you have to feel to believe. You can learn to Eskimo roll and other forms of self-rescue. You can learn forward and racing strokes, support and reverse strokes, ruddering and draw strokes and then seamlessly flow them together with a grace that allows you to read subtle water patterns and catch an exhilarating ride surfing waves forward, backwards and sideways if you'd like. If you are beginning and terrified or an old dog wanting to learn new tricks or improve your stroke, you are in the right place to learn with comfort, confidence and ease. There is no better way to directly address your needs than with private instruction from a certified kayak instructor who wants to see you smile that big smile when you amaze yourself with your own skill and grace. Click here for more info...
Posted by Charlie on August 10, 2010
‘SPONSOR-A-STUDENT’
Organizing for America, President Obama's grassroots organization, is asking for your help in ensuring that needy Illinois children have the school supplies they need for the upcoming school year. We are partnering with several Chicago elected officials and non-profit organizations for the third annual "Sponsor-a-student" school supply drive.More…
Posted by Charlie on August 06, 2010
New Trier teens tutor at Family Matters
On most summer days, 15-year-old Olivia Loucks practices diving or helps out in her mother’s north suburban gallery. But for two mornings a week the Winnetka teenager and five friends make the trek into the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago to tutor elementary school children. Chicago Tribune article here
Posted by Charlie on August 05, 2010
SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER SELECTS NEW CENTER DIRECTOR
The Shambhala Meditation Center has been a quiet force in the east Rogers Park community since 1996. This past May, for the first time in its nearly twenty-year history, the SMC has a full-time Director, Mr. Tom Adducci. Tom was previously the Director of the Minneapolis Shambhala Center. Tom is a Chicago native.More…
Posted by Charlie on August 04, 2010
Emergency fundraiser to save Bill Morton’s dog Rock N’ Roll
This afternoon my dog Rock N Roll was attacked by a large german shepard. Rock N Roll was grabbed by the neck and shaken. After the attack, Rock N. Roll lost the movement of his legs and he needs to be treated by a specialist for spinal injuries immediately to walk again. the hospital stated that every hour counts in this kind of situation Rock N Roll is currently at: VCA Misener-Holley Animal Hospital 1545 W. Devon Avenue Chicago, IL. 60660 773 743-3322 under the care of Medical Director, Katie Baldwin, DVM The current estimate is $450.00 for the initial emergency treatment and it is estimated that the neurologist will cost several thousand dollars. Please call me immediately or contact the Animal Hospital directly to save Rock N. Roll. 773 824-7400. thank you, - Bill
Posted by Charlie on July 16, 2010
4TH ANNUAL GARDEN MEANDER - JULY 27
Meander Along Ridge
Enjoy a summer evening stroll through multi-unit and single family gardens lovingly tended by dedicated gardeners, some experienced, some less so but no less enthusiastic, along the Rogers Park Ridge. The meander will conclude with a tour of the beautiful gardens and grounds of St. Scholastica Academy and Benedictine Sisters Monastery.
Tuesday, July 27, 6-8:30 pm (Registration opens at 5:45 and closes promptly 6:45; reception follows at 7:30 pm)
Start: St. Scholastica Parking lot, 7416 N. Ridge (@ Jarvis)
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Posted by Charlie on July 16, 2010
Morse/Glenwood Streetscape Update
A strike by the Laborers' and Operating Engineers' unions has halted work on construction sites throughout the Chicago area, including the Morse/Glenwood Streetscape project.
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Posted by Charlie on July 14, 2010
Market For All Fest - Sunday July 11th
The Glenwood Sunday Market, in Rogers Park, presents the Market for All Fest. This night of local music and entertainment at The Morseland will provide funds to support the Market for All program at the Glenwood Sunday Market. The program enables families who rely on the Illinois LINK card to have access to fresh, nutritious local products. In addition, the program will match up to $10 in LINK purchases per card-holder, per market day.
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Posted by Charlie on July 08, 2010
Dog Dayz of Summer - DFA clean up
Help jump start the revitalization of the Dog Friendly Area. Join us for the clean-up crusade followed by a Pizza Party at northeast corner of Pottawattomie Park. Saturday July 10th at 10:00 am
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Posted by Charlie on July 08, 2010
Welcome our newest advertiser - V-Tone Fitness
Chicago's newest gym with simple easy memberships, providing the best in fitness services. 1550 West Jarvis
Chicago, IL, 60626 Check V-Tone's website for details.
"VTone Fitness Summer Special:
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- No enrollment fee
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Savings of $40
Make this your summer of fitness!!!
Posted by Charlie on July 06, 2010
Loyola making big plans for Rogers Park campus
ROGERS PARK | School would add dorms, replace gym with student union...more at The SunTimes
Posted by Charlie on July 06, 2010
The Rogers Park Song
by Mary Bao and Neil Lifton, owners of Duke's Bar.
Posted by Charlie on July 05, 2010
Calling All Artists! Applications to Design an Underpass Mural Now Being Accepted
All Chicago-based artists are invited to submit a design for one of twelve murals that will grace the CTA and Metra underpasses in the 49th Ward.
The "Mass Underpass Murals Project" was one of the funding proposals that received voter approval in the Participatory Budgeting Election last April in which I gave the 49th Ward residents the power to determine how I would spend the 49th Ward's capital budget allocation.
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Posted by Charlie on June 23, 2010
The hidden housing crisis - Rogers Park hit hard by condo foreclosures
It is hard to tell whether Traci Hargrove is moving on or staying put. On one day she tends the garden at her Rogers Park three-flat, preparing to plant impatiens. But the next day she removes the drapes in her den and takes down her ceiling fans, because she fears losing her home. Read more @ Chicago Tribune
Posted by Charlie on June 14, 2010
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