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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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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…
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
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 by Charlie on June 07, 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 by Charlie on June 01, 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 by Charlie on May 10, 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 by Charlie on March 15, 2010
Check out this RP blogger
Atena created this blog, And How are the Children..? as a space to share her thoughts and prompt discussion about issues of relevance in the field of early childhood/early care and education.
Posted by Charlie on March 10, 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 by Charlie on March 09, 2010
Don Gordon talks with Blago - Updated with Video
The longtime RP resident and former 49th ward candidate for Alderman talks with the indicted former Governor at Northwestern Univ, where he is currently an adjunct professor of political Science. Go to the Blago Blog here... Watch the program on C-SPAN here.
Posted by Charlie on March 03, 2010
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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Posted by Charlie on February 27, 2010
What Mary Jo Taught Me About Dating - Mike Glasser
Long term Executive Director of the Rogers Park West Ridge Historical Society, Mary Jo Doyle, a friend of mine who died two years ago, once taught me an important rule, one which people ought to follow their entire lives. Ask anyone who knows me: not only to do I consistently abide by this rule, but I constantly remind people who are important to me, i.e. my kids, or people on whom I rely, i.e. my office manager, my property managers, my bookie, to adhere to it.more...
Posted by Charlie on February 25, 2010
The Treadmill Time Traveler - Sandy Goldman
A new fitness center recently opened near my home, and I have become a member. As an adult, I have never been much into fitness or weight training. Oh, I walk a few miles five times a week, but that is all. I thought that some weight work and some treadmill time would be a good thing (no comments please). I was not prepared for the “time journey” that took place as I began my workouts however. Full column here.
Posted by Charlie on February 23, 2010
Free movies tomorrow at the new 400 theatre
Don't forget my FREE VALENTINE'S DAY MOVIE EXTRAVAGANZA tomorrow (Saturday, February 13th) 10 a.m., at the New 400 Theaters , 6746 N. Sheridan (just south of Pratt)! The doors will open at 9:30 a.m.More…
Posted by Charlie on February 12, 2010
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…
Posted by Charlie on February 02, 2010
Participatory Budgeting in the 49th Ward
In our participatory budgeting process in the 49th Ward we will be deciding how to spend the Ward’s ”menu money”– money received by each alderman for infrastructure improvements in their wards. Alderman Moore’s menu money budget for 2010 totals $1.3 million, and Moore has pledged to allow $1.2 million to be allocated directly by the community. Click here to go to the PB website.
Posted by Charlie on January 25, 2010
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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Posted by Charlie on January 21, 2010
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…
Posted by Charlie on January 15, 2010
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.com
Posted by Charlie on January 06, 2010
Annual Community Holiday Party - December 16th
Indeed it is already that time of year again when Loyola hosts the annual Community Holiday Party in the beautifully restored Mundelein Center auditorium. For those that have never been, it is attended by 300 people including residents, elected officials, community activists, and more. The evening includes beautiful K-12 children’s art work, refreshments, and live holiday musical performances.More…
Posted by Charlie on December 01, 2009
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