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Feeding homeless people a means, not an end
Every Thursday evening about 6 , when most Chicagoans are on their way home for dinner, a group of Loyola University students head to the Loop to serve food to homeless men and women. But, for these students and the men and women they meet, it's not just about the food -- it's about building relationships. Continue reading the Medill Reports article here...Rogers Park Dinner Crawl - a world of taste
Rogers Park Dinner Crawl: A World of Taste will introduce participants to over 12 restaurants in Rogers Park. Each participant will be given a "passport" containing a map of participating restaurants.
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JCC volunteer coach raises funds for new basketball hoops
Long-time Jewish Community Center (JCC) Chicago volunteer basketball coach Maury Aaron recently raised $8,500 in donations from friends and fellow JCC parents, in order to replace the basketball backboards and rims for the gym at the Bernard Horwich JCC in West Rogers Park. The basketball hoops were replaced this past summer.
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An open letter to Ald Moore - North Howard Neighbors Association - Update: Ald Moore Responds
The North Howard Neighbors Association is in the process or carefully reviewing the DevCorp/Rogers Park Business Alliance Plan.More…
Lakeside Goes Digital with Webinars for Community Association Members
Lakeside CDC's community association board training program is branching out to make services more accessible by initiating online webinars for their most popular courses. The first of these was held on Thursday, January 28.
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RPBizArts @ Loyola Basketball
Rogers Park Business Alliance and http://www.rogerspark.com will host their monthly Rogers Park BizArtz Networking After Hours on Thursday, Feb. 25th prior to the Men’s Basketball game vs. the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee at the Gentile Center. Game time is 7pm.
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Athletes United for Peace - Sweetheart Run
Walk or Run for Haiti Relief
Sunday February 14-8am
Heartland Cafe
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Women Leading Through Reading - Discussion Circle - HACC
Howard Area Community Center provides emergency, prevention and educational programs and services that assist families to meet basic needs and lead healthy, productive lives:More…
HEAT IT UP!
It's time to beat the chill and Heat it Up...A fundraiser for The Glenwood Sunday Market. Sunday Feb, 21
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Art Helping our Earth
The CMSA afterschool program, with support from the Shedd Aquarium has created art pieces about recycling. Each piece holds a significant message about the importance of caring for our environment
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Help Our Haitian Neighbors
Dear Neighbor, As I'm sure you know by now, the nation of Haiti has been devastated by a powerful earthquake. Haiti does not have the building and safety codes and professional emergency response systems that we take for granted, and as a result, the situation in Haiti is desperate and getting worse by the hour.More…
Call for Gardening Grant Proposals – Adopt the Public Way - Deadline Feb 15th
The Rogers Park Garden Group (RPGG) is delighted to make available a limited number of public gardening grants up to $1000 for the improvement of spaces in our neighborhood’s public way.
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Transition Rogers Park: Film Series
Join Transition Rogers Park for the first in our four-part film series, "Remaking the American Dream," in which we'll take a look at the culture and consequences of American consumption, and think together about what new visions of wealth and prosperity we might work for in the 21st Century.More…
CAPS Community Policing in Rogers Park
Have you ever wondered what a Community Policing program/meeting is like? You can learn more about 24th Police District CAPS here.Community Spotlight - Howard Area Community Center
Howard Area Community Center provides emergency, prevention and educational programs and services that assist families to meet basic needs and lead healthy, productive lives: Find out more about HACC here.JVS January Workshops
JVS offers individual services at no charge. Make an appointment and take a workshop, Invest your time before you invest your money. Business loans are also available for people that qualify. Don't let your financial situation overwhelm you. Attend JVS free workshops to get a handle on your budget and your credit situation. The only way to improve it is to understand it!More…
BACP Workshops
Business Education Workshops January 2010 January Free Business Workshops Visit Business Affairs and Consumer Protection BACP City Hall office every Wednesday and Friday and attend free business workshops. You may also register for their Small Business Certificate program which will provide you the basics of operating a business in Chicago. Don't miss it.More…
Break Dancing at Lifeline Theatre
Martin Luther King Day Workshop: Break Dancing Members of Alternatives, Inc.'s break dance troupe Connect Force teach a three-hour workshop on break dancing basics, appropriate for ages 7-12. Date: Monday, January 18, 2010 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Lifeline Theatre 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Tickets: $30 per child. Advance registration recommended - call 1.773.761.4477. For more information visit http://www.lifelinetheatre.comFree Youth Sports Program
C.I.T.Y. Cops Interacting & Targeting Youth Basketball Beginning January 9, 2010 Every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. River Park 5100 N. Francisco 24th District Rogers Park Community Policing Office 6464 N. Clark 1.312.744.6321 For more information visit http://www.caps24.orgLast Race of the Season - AUP Heartland Cafe
Last Race of the Year - 5K Heartland Cafe's Year's Eve Celebration Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Time: 7:00 p.m. Fee: $25 it includes race and New Year's Eve Party and buffet.More…
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