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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 on July 16, 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 on July 08, 2010
SUNDAY JUNE 13 - SPRING PLANT SALE
On your way home from the new Glenwood Sunday Market, stop by the RPGG Plant Sale and get great bargains on lots of terrific plants for your garden, parkway, neighborhood project, or community garden. We have several varieties of organic tomato plants, herbs, vegetables, specialty plants, shrubs, and trees. 10 am to 3 pm
1434 W. Greenleaf (in the back)
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Posted on June 08, 2010
Join the Rogers Park Community Council for a Summer Fundraiser
Thursday, June 17 - 5:30 to 9:30 PM
The Glenwood
6962 N. Glenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: 773-764-7363
10% of the evening’s proceeds go to Rogers Park Community Council
Social Service Programs
Rogers Park Community Council, 1530 W. Morse Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 338-7722 http://www.RogersPark.org
Serving the Community Since 1952
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Posted on June 07, 2010
Glenwoood Sunday Market to open This Sunday!
The Glenwood Sunday Market will open for the season June 6th! How exciting is it that Rogers Park's new farmers' market will be among the greenest markets in the City of Chicago?
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Posted on June 01, 2010
Rogers Park Men Step Up To The Plate!
Hey, Rogers Park men. We know you can eat, but can you also cook? We’re betting you can, and that you are great at it too!
Maybe you even get compliments on your cooking! Do you grill or cook meals every day or just occasionally? Do you cook for yourself or the whole family? We know some of you have really fine talents, and your friends and family look forward to the festive holiday meals you prepare.
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Posted on June 01, 2010
Divide and Donate for the RPGG Spring Plant Sale
Help the RPGG and your community by donating your extra plants to the RPGG Spring Plant sale to raise money for the "Adopt the Public Way" grants program
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Posted on May 25, 2010
Eclipse the Violence Spoken Word Showcase & Blacks for Green Art Exibition
Eclipse the Violence event is a spoken word showcase as well as an art exhibition that will feature young men and teenagers from Family Matter's Programs. MAy 21st 6:00 - 7:30 at No Exit
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Posted on May 20, 2010
Family Matters - Walk A Thon this Saturday
Please join us on May 15th for a fun-filled day of friendship and fund-raising! Our goal this year is to raise $110,000. Participate as an individual or form a team and walk with your family; your friends; your co-workers;
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Posted on May 10, 2010
BizArts 9th Year anniversary!!
Nine years ago, several community members created Rogers Park Business and Artist Networking Group (RP BizArts) as a "grassroots" organization designed to gather business owners, artists and community members monthly (later, twice monthly), offering attendees a chance to talk about our favorite subjects: ourselves!
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Posted on May 07, 2010
Join the Rogers Park Business Alliance for an evening full of food, fun and friends
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a sneak preview of the newly-renovated Mayne Stage as they open their doors for an event to benefit Rogers Park Business Alliance. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Posted on April 19, 2010
The Rogers Park Garden Group April News
The RPGG's mission is to promote gardening in the Rogers Park community (from Devon north to the city limits, Lake Michigan west to Ridge Avenue) through education and by assisting in the growth and development of green places.
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Posted on April 16, 2010
North Lake Shore Earth Day 2010
This year, they have more exciting programming than ever including cooking demonstrations, a film festival and informative and fun workshops on growing your own food, taking a closer look at food policy, and local community initiatives that are taking sustainability to the next level!
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Posted on April 13, 2010
A Call for Action in Support of “A Place to Live” - Update by Polyana Wolf
Community meeting to show support for good quality, affordable housing
Lakeside CDC and Northside P.O.W.E.R. have teamed up with local landlords, renters and affordable housing advocates to call for the establishment of a rental improvement fund (RIF) in the 49th Ward.
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Posted on April 13, 2010
Transition Rogers Park Film Series
Transition Rogers Park Film Series
FOOD FIGHT
No Exit Cafe 6970 N Glenwood
WED, APR 14 @ 7pm
The final film in this four part series- Food Fight, by Chris Taylor, is a fascinating look at how American agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the California food movement rebelled against big agribusiness to launch the local organic food movement.
Posted on April 13, 2010
The 6th Annuual CMSA Showcase - April 13th
Please join us for an Exciting Evening!
Highlights include:
*Math Magic: You will be mesmerized as we use math to read your mind!
*Bridge Building Contest: Witness the strength and destruction of our student-created bridges.
*Poetry Cafe: Students will whisk you away with their fine poetry skills!
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Posted on April 01, 2010
Canines and Cocktails II Help support the creation of Paw-ttawattomie D.F.A. (Dog Friendly Area)!
The campaign has started and it's going to be a very busy month leading up to the election on April 10. In order to win, we need funds to help spread the word and get out the vote.
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Posted on March 23, 2010
Swap-O-Rama-Rama Chicago 2010
Swap-O-Rama-Rama Chicago Announces Three Days of Crafty Events. March 19-21, 2010.
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Posted on March 18, 2010
Rogers Park Community Council - Spring Fundraiser
PLEASE COME OUT, CELEBRATE SPRING AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH RPCC’S WORK FOR SENIORS, VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND MOREMore…
Posted on March 15, 2010
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...
Posted on March 09, 2010
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