Organizations

Announcing Teams for Family Matters Walk A Thon Honoring 25 Years

On Saturday, May 19th, Family Matters will host its 23rd Annual Walk – A –Thon, the organization’s major fund raising initiative of the year. Two new teams are joining the handful of other teams already committed to participating in the walk: Team BizArts and Team 808s. Read on to learn how to participate in this years' walk, how to create your own team, or, how to join either of the two new teams announced in this article. Family Matters has provided after school tutoring, mentoring and other outstanding services on behalf of families residing in the area north of Howard Street in Rogers Park for 25 years.
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Posted on May 17, 2012 | (0) Comments

Spotlight - ROGERS PARK BUILDERS GROUP

The Rogers Park Builders Group (RPBG) was founded in 1993 by real estate professionals, independent property owners and financial institutions to help the community realize its potential. Joining with the more that 60 community groups in the area, RPBG has been a catalyst for initiatives ranging from neighborhood revitalization to obtaining exposure in the media for the area’s cultural, architectural, and artistic heritage. RPBG annually produces events that highlight successful efforts within the community and that encourage newcomers to participate in the continuing rejuvenation of Rogers Park. More about RPBG here

Posted on February 27, 2012

Two weeks after gang murders, a reason for youth to dance in Rogers Park

By Bob Spoerl They jived and dipped and grooved and spun and yelled and swayed and made the wind at times seem a step behind. The “they” are creative dancers living and performing in Rogers Park. One night after the Grammy's, a group of young dancers from the neighborhood known as 808s -- the name is an ode to loud hip hop music, 808 being the penal code for noise violation -- teamed up with a professional dance company from the far North Side, Phoenix Rising, to produce a dance show called "Lover's Lane." It was only several weeks after two young men were shot and killed near Howard Street in Rogers Park.
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Posted on February 17, 2012

Tickets Available for Monday’s 808s “Lovers Lane” Performance

Come join 808s Youth Empowerment Thru Dance as they join the new Rogers Park based dance group, Phoenix Rising Chicago, for their first collaborative show. All proceeds benefit the 808s 808syouthdance.org You can see great dance and contribute to a great up and coming cause. Monday, February 13, 2012 Wyllie B. White Field House 1610 W. Howard Doors open 6:30PM .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Check this site to learn about ticket information, or join 808s email list by emailing “808syouthdance@rogerspark.com” to be notified once we start making advanced tickets available. Check out the video invite created by the 808s.

Posted on February 08, 2012

Host an Exchange Student

Are you a people person? Interested in other cultures or languages? Like the idea of forming friendships with a students or teachers from other countries? Then hosting might be right for you.
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Posted on January 09, 2012

BizArts Canned Food Drive for 2011 Completed

Canned goods contributed throughout the year at meetings of the Rogers Park Business & Artist Network (RP BizArts) found their home today, as they were delivered to Little People’s Day Care, which is completing its Food and Toy Drive to benefit Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW).
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Posted on December 19, 2011

Willye B. White Youth Prevail in City Wide Tumbling Competition

On Saturday, December 3rd, a newly formed tumbling team consisting of youngsters aged 8 - 10 representing the Willye B. White Center placed first overall in the City of Chicago Tumbling Competition, conducted at the Broadway Armory. Four of the tumblers on the WBW team, coached by Stephan Fouche and Sherman Bryant, scored highly in individual competition: Micah Hightower (1st), Nishawn Madden (1st), Daesoni Mills (2nd) and Clarence Walker (3rd). All four of the aforementioned youth participated on the Willye B. White football team, in the City's Junior Bears Program. That team completed in a post season bowl game, finishing the season with a 4-3 record.
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Posted on December 07, 2011

808s: Youth Empowerment Thru Dance - Holiday Show

808s:Youth Empowerment thru Dance was created in July, 2011 by four young adults, age 19 -22, all residents of the North of Howard neighborhood, who wanted to create a safe refuge for local teens who otherwise had nothing to do. Rehearsals started on 7/23/11, with their Inaugural Performance on 8/25/11. Over 250 people attended. The November 30 Holiday Show will be 808s:YETD's 2nd major performance, and it will represent the launch of "808s Kids" - children aged 7-12. Come see their 1/2 hour performance. Doors open 6:15; Performance at 7:00.
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Posted on November 25, 2011

Spotlight - Little People Day Care & Kindergarten

Welcome to our newest advertiser. Check out all the wonderful things they have been doing in the neighborhood since 1979
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Posted on November 21, 2011

Residents Witness Shooting at Positive Loitering Event

Good morning everyone!! First - I want to thank everyone that came out for the PL last night - regardless if you came late, or came out because of the events that occured. Yes - there was some "action" last night. Approx. at 8:30 there was a shooting right in front of us. WE ARE ALL FINE!!!! A group of bangers came out of the bad building on Ashland and one of the bangers broke from the group walked out into the street and fired one shot south on Ashland. He then turned around and disappeared going east on Morse. At that time 2 of us got on the phone and notified 911. At that point the bangers scattered and one of them was spotted going North on Ashland. He was followed (by one of the PLer's) going east on Morse. Police were again notified, and a group of bangers were also spotted on Morse. When the CPD arrived they were all apprehended. Read the entire account here>>

Posted on November 14, 2011

Glenwood Sunday Market Moves Indoors

Mark your calendars for a wonderful series of Holiday Markets to be hosted by the Glenwood Sunday Market at The Glenwood Bar. November 13 and 20 will be devoted to Thanksgiving preparations with your favorite farmers and food artisans. December 10 and 11 will be a special Winter Holiday Farmers and Craft Event with all kinds of items both food and gifts! More details to come or feel free to contact Market Director Sheree Moratto at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 773-508-5885, ext 13.

Posted on November 10, 2011

RPBizArts Networking Breakfast - Willye B. White Center

Rogers Park BizArts is providing a great opportunity to meet some of the staff of the Willye B. White Park, tour the facility, and learn about a youth created and youth lead urban dance program that is inspiring many teenagers and young adults in the neighborhood. The Willye B. White Center, opened in 2008 and is named after the five time Olympian, Willye B. White. Among the Center’s more recent successes is completion of a youth football program, which just ended its first season with a winning record. Anyone driving along Howard Street in recent months have probably seen the football program in action.
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Posted on November 07, 2011

It’s Time to Close :( Thanks for a Great Second Outdoor Season!

It's been a wonderful second outdoor season of the Glenwood Sunday Market thanks to you, their farmers and food artisans. First, of course, a huge thank you to all of the farmers and food artisans who make such a sincere commitment to their farms, food and the Market. GSM can never thank all of them enough for their important work in bringing the best in local, sustainable and - whenever possible - organic foods directly to the customers from their local food shed.
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Posted on October 14, 2011

Family Matters needs your support!

Family Matters has an opportunity to receive a grant from the Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust. The Trust has set up the Sun Shine Project for the greater Chicago community. Please act now by voting for Family Matters' Community Tutoring program. The Trust will take votes and comments into account when determining grant awards. Click on this link, sign up for the project and then vote! Family Matters is currently on the second page and can move to the first page by getting more votes. Please vote by October 9th! Let's make it happen!

Posted on October 05, 2011

Kegs for Kids: Drink Craft Beer to Help Kids Read Good

The annual Kegs for Kids benefit for Edgewater's Helen C. Pierce Elementary is coming up on Saturday. The craft beer tasting festival has grown out of its previous location at Metropolis Coffee, and this year's event will be at Loyola University's Mundelein Auditorium. Read the whole post on Chicagoist here>>

Posted on October 04, 2011

RP BizArts After Hours @ Mayne Stage

For this month’s after-hours, we invite you to visit The Mayne Stage, a place with a nod to the historic past of this grand facility. Mayne Stage features a restaurant (Act One Gastropub) and performance space that seats 300 and reflects the unique and diverse history of Rogers Park. The venue also presents a variety of terrific acts and live music from all around the world. Stop by this networking event and meet the staff, friends and most of all, enjoy yourself. Don’t forget to bring a friend. See you there!
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Posted on September 26, 2011

Help Family Matters’ Teen Girls get $9000 Grant

Family Matters' Teen Girls Programs have the opportunity to be awarded a $9000 grant from the Women’s Sports Foundation. There are four organizations competing for this grant and the one that gets the most votes wins! Please vote for our video! The grant would be used to support the girls in our community in establishing an active and healthy lifestyle through our teen-led FEEL Fit Initiative. Please vote daily and encourage everyone you know to do the same – via email, Facebook, Twitter or any other methods you utilize to communicate with family and friends. Voting ends at 11:59 EST, Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
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Posted on August 26, 2011

808’s Youth Empowerment thru Dance to Perform on Thursday, Aug 25th

By Dominique Johns, for rogerspark.com Three highly skilled dancers, all young Rogers Park residents in their early 20s, a youth leader, and a theatrical and talented young lady joined forces this summer, out of a mutual concern over gullable at risk youth in the North of Howard community of Rogers Park. Only five short weeks ago we created 808's: Youth Empowerment through Dance. Our vision: to create a refuge for the youth that helps empower, motivate, inspire, and build hope; to help young teens be more in control of their own minds.
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Posted on August 23, 2011

Volunteer Opportunities-RPCC

The Rogers Park Community Council has formed a Nominating Committee to gather volunteers for service as Board members for either RPCC or the Rogers Park Development Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of RPCC). The Nominating Committee members for 2011 are Lorraine Dostal, Dick Gregory and Sarah Lisy.
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Posted on July 01, 2011

Rogers Park Community Council - Lakefront News

Welcome to Issue No. 3 of the Rogers Park Community Council's Lakefront News, bringing you monthly news for and about our local nonprofit community and the people we serve. In this edition, we have some exciting news regarding one of our former Victim Advocacy Support Program clients, Monica. Read Issue #3 right here>>

Posted on June 23, 2011