Events

Friday, April 14th 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

A thoughtful and well-executed business plan is the first step for every potential entrepreneur. Good planning increases the odds of success. This workshop covers the essential elements of business plan development. Topics include: setting goals and objectives, preparing marketing and financial plans and defining action steps to attain appropriate goals. With a good plan, build your road map to success.

Presenter: Aaron Lebedow

Click here to pre-register Cost: $50.00 - Online Registration

Friday, April 14th 9:15 am - 2:00 pm
St. John Berchmans
2511 W Logan Bl.

The Archdiocese has not forgotten the power and peace born of praying together. Cardinal Cupich invites all people of good will, including civic, education and religious leaders from across the city to join him for a Walk for Peace through Englewood on Good Friday, April 14.

The walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict the African Church, at the corner of 66th St.and Stewart Av. During the walk, participants will trace the Stations of the Cross and pause along the way to remember those who lives were lost to violence.

We have had a parishioner come forward who is willing to help offset the costs of renting a bus. If we are able to get 20 people who are willing to go and donate $5.00 toward the cost, we will be able to rent a bus to take a group from St. John Berchmans to the walk and back.

Sign Up for the Bus: here

Saturday, April 15th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Unity park
2636 N. Kimball
For more information click here

Grace Church of Logan Square and Unity Park Advisory Council are teaming up for the 1st ever Unity Park Easter Egg Hunt. In the event of rain, the Easter egg hunt will be moved to Grace Church, 3325 W. Wrightwood Av. (at Kimball). Several hundred participants are expected for the inaugural Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt is open to toddlers who are "crawling" thru children 12 years of age. The event will consist of several egg hunts based on age to insure for a safe, orderly and fun experience for both children and adults. Participants will get to make their own egg gathering bag at multiple bag decorating stations, get their face painted and groove to fun egg finding music. Strewn about the north end of Unity Park will be eggs filled with candy, treats and other goodies.

The event marks the first time the two Logan Square institutions are working together to produce an event. Event is free but donations of food will be collected at the event by Grace Church. The food will be given to a Chicago area food pantry.

Saturday, April 15th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Humboldt Park Field House
1440 N Sacramento Av.
For more information click here

Join us for a fun filled day of Hunting Eggs filled with treats and treasures. Ride the CTA Mini Train around the Egg Hunt Grounds, meet the Easter Bunny, search high and low for eggs with extra surprises (limited quantities while supplies last).
Suggested Participation Age 3 years - 11 years Old

This event is proudly presented by the Humboldt Park Advisory Council in Partnership with the Chicago Park District, 26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado, The CTA, The United Leagues of Humboldt Park and the Support of Local Community Residents.

Saturday, April 15th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Horner Park
2741 W. Montrose Av.
773-478-3499
$10.00 admission per person
Pre-register at hornerpark.org

Come out and enjoy Lunch with the Bunny at this fun-filled luncheon. Activities for the entire family will include face-painting for the kiddos, egg hunt, arts and crafts, photo with the Bunny, music and yummy food.

Saturday, April 15th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Horner Park
2741 W. Montrose Av.
773-478-3499

Join us for the popular annual Doggie Egg Hunt at Horner Park!

Dogs will hunt for treat-filled eggs, receive a bandana and join in the bonnet parade. Photos with the bunny will be available for purchase. Dogs must be kept on a leash, and owners must stay with their dogs at all times.

Purchase $5.00 tickets online for the Doggie Egg hunt. Tickets will be available the day of the event for $10.00.

Sunday, April 16th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Longman and Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Av.
$500 per person entry fee donated to One Tail at a Time
RSVP to info@longmanandeagle.com

11:00 am Registration/2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Block Party

Winners receive Easter Egg Gift baskets, music and food hosted by Longman and Eagle until 4:00 pm.

Monday, April 17th 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

Understand the various ways you might finance your business and how to approach friends and family, angel investors, banks and venture capitalists. Learn to prepare the documents you will need to submit for each. A guest banker will present criteria banks use to determine credit worthiness and a representative from the SBA will discuss the SBA loan guarantee program.

Presenters: Robert Nutt, Margaret Griffin, Bob Esquivel, Jason Swan

Click here to pre-register Cost: $50.00 - Online Registration

Monday, April 17th 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

Budgeting is such a dirty word. But what if you could reimagine it as a “strategic spending plan” which gave your business the competitive edge it needed to succeed in today’s marketplace? With companies and governments going without a budget, you’ll be surprised at how learning to plan for your financial future month or year will dramatically improve your odds at business success. This workshop begins with an overview of the importance of paying yourself first in your business. We review the 4 core rules for budgeting, including “Give Every Dollar a Job” “Roll with the Punches” “Save for a Rainy Day” and “Live on Last Month’s Income”. We also determine what each business owner should be paying themselves as they start their business, even if they are just getting started. We review several budgeting softwares, and demo one in particular which works for planning out the business (and your personal) financial future.

Presenter: Mark Willis

Click here to pre-register Cost: $30.00 - Online Registration

Monday, April 17th 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N. Milwaukee Av.
For more information click here

After five diligent years of expansion planning, site selection, store design, fundraising and financing, we're kicking off construction of the Dill Pickle's new home on Milwaukee Av.! Join us bright and early to celebrate this milestone with community leaders and enjoy coffee/tea & pastries from the co-op!

Our new 10,000 sq ft location just outside the Logan Square Blue Line station will allow us to offer a wider selection of goods at lower prices, increase our support of local farmers and producers, create 20+ new jobs in the neighborhood, and better serve our community as we grow. Thanks to the shared investment and continued support of 2,000+ Dill Pickle owners, doors are set to open in August 2017. Wanna lend a hand? Join here: dillpickle.coop/join

Monday, April 17th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Target
2656 N. Elston Av.
CAPS Office 312-744-1261

Please join us as we be will be hosting an Open House event with the Target AP team. There will be food and games. The Target AP team will have a tour of the security rooms and cameras and give you a behind the scenes look at what the AP team is all about. Hope to see you there.

Monday, April 17th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
St. Hyacinth's Resurrection Hall
3636 W. Wolfram
For more information, call 773-800-1262

Please come and share your interest in local activities with other community members.

At this meeting, we will discuss upcoming events, such as Paint with a Purpose (our mural fundraiser), the Avondale Clean & Green, our School Forum and Graffiti Action Day. You can also sign up on our list to order an ANA yard sign to show your support for ANA and let neighbors know how they can unite together through our organization.

The first 10 attendees at the meeting will get the option to come to an intimate ANA party at Moe's Tavern- be sure to come!

Parking can be accessed from George St. one-half block west of Central Park Av., and two blocks north of Diversey Av.
All Welcome!

Tuesday, April 18th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Target
2656 N. Elston Av.
CAPS Office 312-744-1261

Please join us as we be will be hosting an Open House event with the Target AP team. There will be food and games. The Target AP team will have a tour of the security rooms and cameras and give you a behind the scenes look at what the AP team is all about. Hope to see you there.

Tuesday, April 18th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Target
2656 N. Elston Av.
CAPS Office 312-744-1261

Please join us as we be will be hosting an Open House event with the Target AP team. There will be food and games. The Target AP team will have a tour of the security rooms and cameras and give you a behind the scenes look at what the AP team is all about. Hope to see you there.

Tuesday, April 18th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
George Washington College Prep
3223 W. Franklin Bl.
Seating is limited and given on a first-come basis
You can also share your comments on Community Policing at chicagopolice.org

The Chicago Police Department Superintendent's community Policing Advisory Panel invites you to attend our Town Hall Meetings.

Receive updates and provide your input on transforming community policing in Chicago.

Tuesday, April 18th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Logan Square Library (Children"s Area)
3030 W. Fullerton Av.

We will be meeting at one of the tables in the children's area. We have some great events coming up so please join us.

Wednesday, April 19th 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

This workshop is designed to introduce the attendee to Federal tax filing requirements for businesses and to tax deductions and record keeping requirements that many businesses overlook or are unaware of. Attendees will learn about the tax implications of being in business along with gaining a basic knowledge about tax deductions for business and records required to support the deductions.

Presenter: Joel Shabsin
Click here to pre-register Cost: $50.00 - Online Registration

Wednesday, April 19th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DMen Tap
2849 W. Belmont Av.
For more information and to buy tickets click here

The intersection of Kedzie and Belmont lies in the center of our community, but it also divides us. It is plagued with many challenges for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers that limit people crossing it. This year we are finally able to realize our vision for a series of murals at the intersection to not just beautify the area, but also draw positive attention to this central crossing in Avondale. Join us at this event to meet the artists, mingle with neighbors, and get a sneak peek at what characters will be considered for these murals!

Wednesday, April 19th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Bucktown Public Library
1701 N, Milwaukee Av.

For more information call the CAPS Office at 312-744-1261

Wednesday, April 19th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Join us at City Lit Books for our monthly Prose and Poetry and Potentially Other Things Open Mic Night! There are always wine, and snacks, and great readings. Even if you don't want to share, come support our readers and join the audience. Hang out! It's a good time.

Wednesday, April 19th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Owl
2521 N. Milwaukee Av.
Free
21 and over
For more information and to register click here

Take advantage of Happy Hour specials—with everything 1/2 off and $1 off select craft cans all night. Meanwhile enjoy DJ sets by Mr. Gac, who will be spinning for us throughout the evening.

Join us each month to participate in our social media contest with tempting prizes such as a $25 gift certificate to The Owl!

Thursday, April 20th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Daley Center
50 W. Washington St.
Concourse Level - Room CL-115
To register contact The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center 312-603-9233

The topics to be discussed will include: Nature and cost of long-term care,
what Medicare covers, Medicaid eligibility for singles and married couples and
the role of long-term care insurance

Seminar Speaker: Dave Lecik, Medicare Training Specialist, Illinois Department on Aging, Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

Thursday, April 20th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lincoln Hall at UIC
707 S. Morgan St, Room 100
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
To RSVP click here

The Illinois SBDC at UIC invites you to Venture Finance, an in depth look at some of the many ways to find funding for your business and how to access them. Almost all funding options start with a well-developed plan of the amount of capital needed and we will provide insight into this process. Learn from our experienced experts how to prepare.

This will be Part 3 of a series of 4 workshops. We encourage you to attend all 4 sessions to gain maximum value from this series as the workshops will build on each other. Please RSVP for each of the 4 parts you intend to attend.

If you are thinking about opening a new business or want to get a start on a business plan, come learn from our experts.

There is no cost to register for the Venture series.

Thursday, April 20th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Every month we dive into fresh English translations of stand-out fiction from around the world. Join us as we get to know authors whose work was previously inaccessible to English readers!

This month's selection "Things We Lost in the Fire" by Mariana Enriquez.

Thursday, April 20th 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our Lady of Grace
2446 N. Ridgeway

For more information call the CAPS Office at 312-746-5090

Friday, April 21st 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

The concepts and application of basic accounting principles as utilized to measure the success of any business. This workshop will discuss the fundamentals of Financial and Managerial Accounting.

Presenter: Arnie Goldberg

Click here to pre-register Cost: $50.00 - Online Registration

Friday, April 21st 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
DePaul University
Sheffield & Fullerton Parking Lot
For more information click here or call 773-325-8985

Household hazardous Waste, all electronics. Personal items only no business property.

Friday, April 21st 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Quenchers Saloon
2401 N. Western Av.
Must be 21+ to enter
For more information and to buy tickets click here

Join us for FOGS Karaoke fundraiser where we give back and have more fun doing it then any other parent group I know. Your support will provide essential funding for science and technology at Goethe. Tickets are $20.00 per person in advance, and $25.00 at the door. Can’t attend or have distant family that want to support Goethe? Sponsor a teacher’s ticket so that our teachers attend for free (just note “teacher ticket” in the memo line at checkout).

Saturday, April 22nd various times
Various Locations

You and your neighbors can make an immediate difference in your community by volunteering for Chicago's citywide day of service. Clean and Green is a great opportunity for residents, school groups and community organizations to team up and beautify areas in their neighborhood. The City will provide the brooms, rakes, shovels and bags needed for clean-up projects.

Call 311 to register. Deadline to register is April 19th.

Saturday, April 22nd 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail group is joining in on the Earth Day celebrations by organizing a clean up event of its own on The days efforts will be to clean up the viaducts below the trail which don't receive the same amount of attention the top of the trail does. We'd love your help giving the underside of the trail some much needed TLC for more information and if you are interested in volunteering click here

Saturday, April 22 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Humboldt Park
1400 N. Sacramento Av.
For more information click here

Join us to CLEAN and GREEN as we beautify the park and place mulch around the trees. Earn service hours, receive a FREE T-shirt and gloves (while supplies last), and help keep Humboldt Park beautiful. Volunteers will also be provided with lunch.

Be sure to join us for this community stewardship activity full of entertainment, educational activities & more, including: a tree planting and dedication; kids' science projects and experiments with Mad Science; chances to connect with the Block Club Federation, Build Inc., Bike Ambassadors, Illinois Forest Preserve District, Left Setter Rock Band, Opera-Matic, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center & more!

Saturday, April 22nd 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Concordia on Whipple Annex
3300 N. Whipple

The Avondale Neighborhood Association is partnering with Concordia Church on Whipple to host the annual Clean and Green. Community members are invited to gather for coffee and snacks at the Annex building 9:30 am. Groups of people will go out to different areas of Avondale to clean from 10:00 am-12;00 pm. At noon everyone is invited to gather back at the Annex for a post clean-up celebration. If you would like to meet new neighbors and make a difference in our community, join us for this event.

Saturday, April 22nd 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Unity Park
2636 N. Kimball Av.

We will be mulching trees, pruning bushes, planting flowers, picking up trash and readying the park for Spring There will also be free bike tune-ups courtesy of Boulevard Bikes and a raffle!

Saturday, April 22nd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kosciuszko Park
2732 N. Avers Av.
For more information, contact Mike at 773-685-4888
To register click here

Pitch in with your neighbors to mulch, plant trees and enjoy family activities.

*High school students can earn service hours*

See you at the park!

Saturday, April 22nd Pick-Up- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet-up at: Lula Cafe, 2537 N. Kedzie
After Party- 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Reno, 2607 N. Milwaukee Av.
For more information and to register click here

Join LoganSquarist for our annual Logan Square Earth Day Trash Pick-Up! Meet us at Lula Cafe where we'll check in, pass out trash bags and sanitary gloves, and enjoy a complimentary hot cup of coffee. Starting at 11:30 am, we'll disperse to pickup trash throughout the neighborhood, cleaning up our community one piece of trash at a time until 2:00 pm.

Afterward, join us for the after-party for a complimentary pizza and salad, as well as discounted beverages.

Make sure to let us know if you're joining us for the Pick-Up Party, After-Party or both!

Saturday, April 22nd at 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tea'se Tea Shoppe
5755 W. Irving Park Rd.
Free admission
or more information click here

Valentina and her six kittens will make their Tea’se debut. Come meet all of these kitties, decide which ones are your favorite, and submit your application. While you’re agonizing over who is the cutest, sip some delicious local tea and peruse some beautiful local arts and crafts.

Saturday, April 22nd 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Re-do
3051 N. Milwaukee Av.

Fling those old fashions our way. Donate a full bag or box of clothing, accessories and shoes. There will be snacks, beverages and a raffle.

Recycle, reduce, reuse, redo.

Redo is part of Lakeview Employment Group a not for profit group that provides short-term work experiences for individuals with challenges to to re-enter the workforce.

Saturday, April 22nd 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ridgemoor Country Club
6601 W. Gunnison
For more information and to register click here
Pre-paid reservations must be received by noon on Tuesday, April 18th.

Join us for an elegant evening under the stars at the Ridgemoor Country Club for our 18th Annual Spring Fling & Auction. Guests will enjoy the gorgeous interior of this exclusive and historic venue, a stunning view of the golf course from our banquet room, plus the enclosed outdoor patio if weather permits.

Complimentary wine offered until 6 pm, cash Bar (no credit cards) 5-10 pm, Silent Auction, Cat's Meow Raffle, Culinary Stations including pasta creations cooked to order by the chefs of Ridgemoor Country Club. Vegetarian and Vegan options will be highlighted at all Culinary Stations. Cash, personal checks, and credit cards are accepted as payment for your auction items. Winning bidders must be present for Auction checkout at 8 pm to pay for their items.

Cash, personal checks, and credit cards are accepted as payment for your auction items. Winning bidders must be present for Auction checkout at 8 pm to pay for their items. Click here for the event brochure.

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Monday, April 24th 8:45 am - 2:30 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

A stand-up presentation can be a powerful tool to influence prospects, clients or investors to favor your idea. In a presentation, you must be in charge. You stand. They sit. You control the sequence and flow of information. However, if you are uptight, nervous or drench your slides with words, you will seriously undermine your message.

Presenter: Paul LeRoux

Limited to only 8 participants. Includes lunch, participant book and handout

Click here to pre-register Cost: $65.00 - Online Registration

Tuesday, April 25th 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

This workshop provides basic training in the use of QuickBooks Online accounting software. Through a demonstration and hands-on format, you’ll get an overview of how to effectively use QuickBooks from the perspective of a small business owner. This is an interactive session, and participants are encouraged to bring a fully-charged laptop and download QuickBooks Online Essentials version via a free 30-day trial from https://.search2.quickbooksonline.com to get hands-on experience during class. To download QuickBooks Online go to the above website and click on the Essentials “Free 30-Day Trial”. On the next screen enter your email address and a password that you create. No credit card is required for the Free 30-Day Trial. Participants are also encouraged to bring their company’s Income Statement and Balance Sheet, if available, to help customize their Chart of Accounts.

Presenter: Tim Hunter

Click here to pre-register Cost: $50.00 - Online Registration

Tuesday, April 25th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Illinois SBDC at UIC
815 W. Van Buren St., Suite 400
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
Free event
To register click here

The Chicago and Northern Illinois Better Business Bureau reveal the top scams aimed at business owners and how you can prevent them. Every year these scams cost business owners millions of dollars, and the old adage of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” has never been so important. Come and learn about protecting your business.

Tuesday, April 25th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Every month, City Lit Book's In Brief Book Club will explore a work of collected short stories or personal essays from writers both new and established.

This month's selection "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor

Tuesday, April 25th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sullivan High School
6631 N. Bosworth Av.
Seating is limited and given on a first-come basis
You can also share your comments on Community Policing at chicagopolice.org

The Chicago Police Department Superintendent's community Policing Advisory Panel invites you to attend our Town Hall Meetings.

Receive updates and provide your input on transforming community policing in Chicago.

Wednesday, April 26th 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Q&A to follow)
Trina Davila Community Service Center
4312 W. North Av.
Free
To register call 312-744-2014

The Lucha Law Project will be hosting a free legal workshop for you to learn about your rights as a tenant and as a landlord.

Wednesday, April 26th 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Illinois SBDC at UIC
815 W. Van Buren St., Suite 400
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
Free event
To register click here

Seeking the right strategies, tools and tactics to market effectively? Between Facebook, Twitter, email, and more, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Come learn about marketing basics, what a “campaign” is, and powerful tips to get messages opened and read, shared, and be socially visible. Presented by Kathy Hays of Hays Digital Group.

Wednesday, April 26th 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Concordia Place
3300 N. Whipple
For more information call Rachel 773-463-1600 X 216

Please come meet other families, enjoy delicious appetizers and marvel at the masterpieces the children have created!

We offer food and playtime for children in their classrooms while you browse!

Wednesday, April 26th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Grind
2 North LaSalle St., 14th Floor
A free event for women, by women.
For more information and to register click here

Myra is proud to announce our speakers for minimalism, part of Myra's Community Talk series, and a celebration of our ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY!
Join us on and hear from:
Claudia Braun, Stacey Saunders, Christy Webber

As always, come anonymously ... we won't ask why you're here.

Space is limited. Please RSVP, and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can give your spot to another attendee. Myra would love for you to share this invitation on your social media platforms!

Questions? Comments? Contact Emily at myratalks.org

Thursday, April 27th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

Marketing is vital throughout a business to give you direction, to help you to set goals/objectives that will contribute to your success, and to ensure that everyone involved is focused on the same targets. This workshop will cover effective and strategic utilization of pricing, promotion, product planning, distribution, and marketing on the internet to give you a competitive edge.

Presenter: Bruce Montgomery

Click here to pre-register Cost: $50.00 - Online Registration

Thursday, April 27th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Join us for a discussion with Janet Burroway, Christine Sneed, and Rosellen Brown, moderated by Rachel Swearingen, on the practical and professional challenges for women writers in this century. Discussion will be followed by a Q&A.

Thursday, April 27th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lincoln Hall at UIC
707 S. Morgan St, Room 100
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
To RSVP click here

The Illinois SBDC at UIC invites you to Venture Launch, to learn about legal and regulatory issues that you need to address before starting your business. Areas covered include required licenses, registrations, and taxes. Learn from our experienced experts how to avoid common pitfalls and plan to be successful with with our startup checklist.

This will be Part 4 of a series of 4 workshops. We encourage you to attend all 4 sessions to gain maximum value from this series as the workshops will build on each other. Please RSVP for each of the 4 parts you intend to attend.

If you are thinking about opening a new business or want to get a start on a business plan, come learn from our experts.

There is no cost to register for the Venture series.

Thursday, April 27th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
14th Police District Auditorium
2150 N. California
For more information call 312-744-1261

For Beats 1421, 1422, 1433 and 1434. Learn about the the efforts to make the 606 Trail safer for all of us.

You can make a difference!

Thursday, April 27th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Logan Square Library
3030 W. Fullerton Av.
Free admission

The Chicago Haymarket Affair is an objective look at the 1886 event and its aftermath. Using the trial transcripts and the downtown Chicago sites related to it, Joseph Rulli weaves a narrative of explanation and conclusion-drawing that is unique for this topic. He also shows how an objective study of an historical event can provide tools for dealing with contemporary issues and problems to find solutions.

Thursday, April 27th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

Many small businesses and organizations find themselves seeking the right strategies, tools and tactics to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible. But between Facebook and Twitter,email and mobile, deals, and whatever new social network is rolling out that month—there’s a lot to keep up with and there are only so many hours in each day. The number of possibilities can feel overwhelming. This session will help make sense of the noise. Today we’re going to show you how to make the most of the combination of email and social media for your business. When the session is done you’ll have a greater understanding of marketing basics like goals and objectives. You’ll learn what a “campaign” is and what to write about and offer in that campaign. You’ll be given some simple but powerful tips for how to get your messages opened and read, shared and socially visible. You’ll see that there are some great tools you can use to help engage with your existing customers and supporters as well as expand your reach to new prospects. Throughout the session you’ll be given opportunities to capture your own ideas and build out the framework of your own“ next great campaign.”

Presenter: Kathy Hays

Click here to pre-register Cost: $30.00 - Online Registration

Friday, April 28th 9:00 am - 11:30 am
14th District Headquarters
2150 N. California
For more information call 312-744-1261

Join us to make t-shirts for Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) Standing Silent Witness Protest at Daley Plaza.

T-shirts, paint, coffee and donuts will be provided.

At 11:30 am we will take the train together from the police station to Daley Plaza. CTA Passes will be available.

Standing Silent Witness is RVA's signature event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). In a visual demonstration of the silencing of survivors of sexual violence, participants gather silently for one hour wearing t-shirts that bear stories and messages protesting rape.

Saturday, April 29th 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Concordia Place
3300 N. Whipple
Free admission

Concordia Lutheran Church on Whipple invites families to Coffee & Open Play. The multi-purpose room will be open for kids to play, and adults can drink coffee and meet other parents in Avondale.

The space will be open from 9:30 am - 11:30 am, and families are welcome to stop by at any time during that time. There is no cost for this event; however, a parent or adult guardian must be present with children.

Saturday, April 29th 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Come celebrate your favorite local bookstore, Logan Square's own literary hub City Lit Books! Its Independent Bookstore Day!

Saturday, April 29th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Paseo Prairie Garden
2614 N. Kedzie

Join in the fun of community clean-up and composting the garden. Lunch for participants!

Saturday, April 29th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Walsh Park
1722 N. Ashland and
Ridgeway Trailhead
1800 N. Ridgeway
For more information click here

Get ready for a blooming good time on The 606! From end to end, we’re celebrating the arrival of spring. Discover what’s in bloom, become a citizen scientist for the day, make some fetching flower-wear, and stroll the Bloomingdale Trail in style. There will be entertainment and activities at Walsh Park and Ridgeway Trailhead with fun surprises in between. The Trust for Public Land extends a special thank you to The Reva and David Logan Foundation for supporting our quarterly community celebrations.

Monday, May 1st 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Illinois SBA District Office
500 W. Madison St.
Free
For more information and to register click here

Join us during Small Business Week to help your small business start, grow, and succeed!

Do you often feel stressed out by the amount of work that lies ahead? Does it seem like whenever you cross something off your to-do list, another three items take its place? While owning a small business can seem overwhelming at times, the key is to complete the must-do tasks efficiently and effectively, while dropping the less important items. Attend this seminar to learn how to manage your time, prioritize your priorities, and help your business succeed.

Tuesday, May 2nd 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Level Office
73 W. Monroe St.
Free
For more information and to register click here

Small Business Week will take place in Chicago the first week of May! Join the Small Business Advocacy Council, the Small Business Administration and Level Office for a morning networking event! Come learn more about how these organizations can help you grow your business.

Coffee will be served by a Chicago-based coffee shop, Dollop! Thank you for supporting Small Business Week!

Tuesday, May 2nd 9:00 am - 10:30 am
CBRE Chicago Headquarters
321 N. Clark, 34th Floor
312-353-4540
Brought to you by, SCORE Chicago, Wintrust, and Crain's Business Chicago

You need to create or update your website. You think you should be on social media, but where? Not sure about the hype around “mobility”. There are many choices at a wide range of costs. Consider how is this website and internet content part of your overall marketing plan. What role does it play in your business operations? How is it integrated into your customer’s journey? This workshop provides a construct for determining the purpose of your website and internet content. It will suggest approaches in creating content and determining a a deployment strategy. Additionally, we will discuss ways to integrate your website and internet content into optimizing how you relate to your customers and prospects.

Presenter: Mark Goodman

Click here to pre-register Cost: $15.00 - Online Registration

Tuesday, May 2nd 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Shops at North Bridge
Microsoft Store
520 N. Michigan Av.
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
Free Event
To RSVP click here

Get to know the features and shortcuts for both collaboration and productivity using Office 365. Learn how to collaborate using Skype for Business and other Office applications across all platforms. Learn tips and tricks in Word, Excel, PowerPoint to help create dynamic content and quick ways to share it in Outlook.

Tuesday, May 2nd 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Illinois SBDC @ UIC
815 W Van Buren St, Suite 400
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
To RSVP click here

The Illinois SBDC at UIC invites you to Venture Start, a comprehensive introduction to starting a business. Participants will learn the necessary steps to start a business, what resources are available, and how the Illinois SBDC at UIC can help. Meet our entrepreneurship experts for your opportunity to get your business off the ground and running.

This will be Part 1 of a series of 4 workshops. We encourage you to attend all 4 sessions to gain maximum value from this series as the workshops will build on each other. Please RSVP for each of the 4 parts you intend to attend.

If you are thinking about opening a new business or want to get a start on a business plan, come learn from our experts.

There is no cost to register for the Venture series.

Tuesday, May 2nd 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Maternity BVM
3647 W. North Av.

For more information call the CAPS Office at 312-746-5090

Tuesday, May 2nd 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Corliss Early College STEM High School
821 E. 103rd St.
Seating is limited and given on a first-come basis
You can also share your comments on Community Policing at chicagopolice.org

The Chicago Police Department Superintendent's community Policing Advisory Panel invites you to attend our Town Hall Meetings.

Receive updates and provide your input on transforming community policing in Chicago.

Wednesday, May 3rd 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Illinois SBDC at UIC
815 W. Van Buren St., Suite 400
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
Free Event
To RSVP click here

From understanding the different social media platforms to choosing what to say and where to say it, this seminar will give you the keys to the most effective social media marketing for you. You don’t have to be on every platform, and you don’t have to make every post by yourself. Let us help make social media easy. Presented by Kathy Hays.

Wednesday, May 3rd 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Author Event "Austin Boulevard" by Jeff Ferdinand

Wednesday, May 3rd 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
14th District Community Policing Office
2150 N. California Av.
312-744-1261
caps014district@chicago.org

The 14th District Court Advocacy Subcommittee consists of district residents, community groups, members of the business community and Chicago Police Officers. Through the court advocacy program we re able to identify court cases that negatively affect the community. We attend court as a team to let crime victims know that the are not alone.

Together, Let's Take a Stand Against Crime!

Wednesday, May 3rd 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
LSNA
2840 N Milwaukee Av.
info@unityparkchicago.org

Thursday, May 4th 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Illinois SBDC at UIC
815 W. Van Buren St., Suite 400
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
Free Event
To RSVP click here

Google wants your business to be found online and be aware of tools they provide to grow your web presence. Bring your laptop so we can set up your business on Google Search and Maps for free, using Google My Business. We will also discuss other online tools from Google like analytics & Ad words . Workshop is geared to businesses generating revenue.

Thursday, May 4th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
City Hall Room 201A
121 N. LaSalle St.
To register or to obatin additional information contact William Townsell 312-745-5900 Ext. 85131 or william.townsell@hicagopolice.org

The Chicago Police Department, in partnership with the Departments of Building and Law, along with Community Investment Corpoartion will be hosting a series of resource workshops for the owners and managers of residential properties of varying sizes. The goal is to assist the managers and property owners to increase their personal level of safety and learn how to work with the police and other partners to improve the level of safety surrounding their properties.

Thursday, May 4th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State St., 4th Floor
312-747-4300
Free
For more information and to register click here

Business librarians will be on hand to showcase all the Library has to offer small businesses, including: sample business plans, access to online resources, one-on-one consultation with a business librarian, talk with representatives from local business organizations and city agencies.

Meg Herman of the Women's Business Development Center will give a special presentation at 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 4th 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1871 at the Mart
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, #1212
Free
For more information and to register click here

The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Small Business Center invites small business owners and entrepreneurs to its FREE Small Business Center on the Road business expo with more than 40 exhibitors offering resources.

Thursday, May 4th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Join us at City Lit Books for a reading with S. Afzal Haider, Faisal Mohyuddin, Toni Nealie, Sachin Waikar, and John S. Green, contributors to the Chicago Quarterly Review's Volume 24, the South Asian American Issue.

Thursday, May 4th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kozciuszko Park
2732 N. Avers Av.

Join us this Thursday at 6:30 for the May meeting of the Kosciuszko Park Advisory Council. We will be discussing our Midnight Circus fundraiser, the problems at Parkside Liquors, and the new fences over the side doors of the pool.

Friday, May 5th 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
4046 W. Armitage Av.
For more information and to buy tickets click here

Logan Square Neighborhood Association is throwing its 9th annual I Love Logan Square Party! All proceeds go to benefit LSNA, an unabashedly, 100% pro-immigrant, pro-equity, pro-justice neighborhood association that has been working for 55 years to equip residents to become leaders shaping neighborhood action. With great food from LSNA leaders, brews from our best local breweries, good tunes, and our signature live and silent auctions, this year’s party promises to be a celebratory act of resistance. This is your chance to hear from LSNA leaders about the work they do and the ways that everyone can be involved in the fight for justice and equality in our community.
To learn more about the movement to make Logan Square a Sanctuary Neighborhood, go to lsna.net.

Saturday, May 6th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Logan Square Library
3030 W. Fullerton
Free admission
Please register by emailing to charlie.nedoss@hife-usa.org

A college degree is one of the best investments you can ever provide for your child. Knowing how much to save, where to save and how to save is just a start. The time to take your first step toward developing a college plan is when your child takes his/her first step.

Saturday, May 6th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Petsmart
2665 N Elston

Volunteers will be at Petsmart to show cats and answer questions.

Lots of our adoptable cats and kittens, will be making an appearance this weekend. Come down for a meet-and-greet, snuggle fest and information session. Meet the love of your life, or just donate food and/or money to help us care for the homeless pets in our foster network. We will be accepting donations including but not limited to: cash, cat food (dry and canned), treats, bowls, litter, blankets and towels, crates, carriers.

If you would like to participate in this event from the comfort of your own home, donate from our Amazon Wishlist

Saturday, May 6th 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hairpin Arts Center
2810 N. Milwaukee Av.
Tickets $30.00
For more information and to register click here

Join us for the celebration of our teen artists at The Around the Corner Teen Art Exhibit Celebration Night & Fundraiser. This marks the 3rd year for the Around the Corner Teen Art Exhibit, which profiles the very talented curated work from many of our NW Side Chicago high schools. It’s a unique opportunity to showcase fresh and imaginative art from the talented and vital youth of our community while working closely with them to give them a first-hand experience at a real art show and being a part of a thriving and engaged art community.

Sunday, May 7th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Petsmart
2665 N Elston

Volunteers will be at Petsmart to show cats and answer questions.

Lots of our adoptable cats and kittens, will be making an appearance this weekend. Come down for a meet-and-greet, snuggle fest and information session. Meet the love of your life, or just donate food and/or money to help us care for the homeless pets in our foster network. We will be accepting donations including but not limited to: cash, cat food (dry and canned), treats, bowls, litter, blankets and towels, crates, carriers.

If you would like to participate in this event from the comfort of your own home, donate from our Amazon Wishlist

Monday, May 8th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Logan Square Library
3030 W Fullerton Av.
Free event, you may bring your own lunch

We have an awesome structured networking forum!
Business building skills & progressing networking are presented.
Leads, Referrals & Power Partners
This allows everyone a chance for great connections.
Excellent transportation & free off street parking.

Our sponsors: Logan Square Chamber of Commerce, Logan Square Library & Networking With Bernie

Register HERE

Tuesday, May 9th 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

How to Cut Through the Marketing Noise "Beat Your Competition and Grow Your Business."

An in-depth introduction to branding for small business owners, startups and entrepreneurs, full of ready-to-apply takeaways.

Branding is often misunderstood in the small business world and regarded as something that only the big companies can afford. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. The reality is, most small businesses fail because they don’t have a strong brand (or don’t have a brand at all). Branding is more important than ever but now that consumers are both marketing-savvy and in control of the relationship, what constitutes effective branding has changed.

Presenter: Valeria Basso

Click here to pre-register Cost: $50.00 - Online Registration

Tuesday, May 9th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Illinois SBDC @ UIC
815 W Van Buren St, Suite 400
Contact Steve Bob 312-996-4057
To RSVP click here

The Illinois SBDC at UIC invites you to Venture Viability, where we will discuss if your idea has staying power. Is your idea really a solid business opportunity? As we discuss customers, product, competition, and profit; you will learn about tools for determining the viability of your new venture. Learn from our experts as you plan.

This will be Part 2 of a series of 4 workshops. We encourage you to attend all 4 sessions to gain maximum value from this series as the workshops will build on each other. Please RSVP for each of the 4 parts you intend to attend.

If you are thinking about opening a new business or want to get a start on a business plan, come learn from our experts.

There is no cost to register for the Venture series.

Tuesday, May 9th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Join us for the "Wilde Readers" Book Club! This book club will read LGBTQ classics that you've been meaning to finally get around to and new releases that you've only just heard about.

This month's selection: "Chelsea Girls" by Eileen Myles

Wednesday, May 10th 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

Here’s my educated guess. When you ventured out to start your new business, nobody handed you a fat pension or a 401(k). Preparing for a peaceful, prosperous retirement is in YOUR hands, for better or worse! Take control of your own financial future – attend this workshop to learn over 20+ retirement programs out there for you and your employees. Build up your own nest egg, and attract and retain key employees!

This workshop brings a comprehensive look into the retirement landscape available for business owners. Which plan is best suited for you? Given the paltry savings rate of most Americans, the rising cost of living and medical care, and the squeeze the middle class is feeling, it is essential to pick a savings and investing strategy that fits the needs of each business owner.

Presenter: Mark Willis

Click here to pre-register Cost: $30.00 - Online Registration

Wednesday, May 10th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Humboldt Park Library
1605 N. Troy

For more information call the CAPS Office at 312-744-1261

Wednesday, May 10th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Lauren Marks for 'A Stitch of Time" in conversation with Stephanie Douglass

Thursday, May 11th 12:00 am - 1:30 pm
Daley Center
50 W. Washington St.
Courtroom 2005 20th Floor
To register contact The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center 312-603-9233

The topics to be discussed will include: Social Security benefits eligibility requirements, how to earn social security "credits", supplemental security income (SSI) eligibility requirements, how to create an online social security account.

Seminar Speaker: Andrew Salata, Public Affairs Specialist - Social Security Administration

Thursday, May 11th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Logan Square Library
3030 W. Fullerton Av.

For more information call the CAPS Office at 312-744-1261

Thursday, May 11th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Barbara Mahaney for "Motherprayer", in conversation with Heidi Stevens

Thursday, May 11th 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Stan Mansion
2408 N. Kedzie Bl.
For more information and to buy tickets click here

Join us for LoganSquarist's Annual Fundraiser. Enjoy a unique night of sips, nibbles and community love while helping LoganSquarist raise money to cover their operating costs. Additionally, 5% of the night's proceeds will be donated to The Boys & Girls Club of Logan Square. The night will include a silent auction, photo booth and music.

Tickets include all-inclusive sips and nibbles throughout the night, plus two raffle tickets for our raffle prize and VIP access to our After Party. Early bird tickets are available for $30.00 until April 27th. Then the ticket price increases $5.00.

Friday, May 12th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St John Berchmans
2511 W. Logan Bl.
For more information visit boulevardbolt5k.com/ or call rochelle at 773-486-1334

We invite you to come pick up your race packet and carb load (not running? come carb load anyway) on Friday and run our 5K on Saturday!

St. John Berchmans School has been part of the Logan Square Community for more than a century, providing excellence in educational standards.

Friday, May 12th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

City Lit Books is hosting a fundraiser event for TRANSIT, a not for profit Chicago-based residency that serves artists in the Midwest, to bring you THIS EVENT BUILDS COMMUNITY: How Hyper-Local Collaboration Can Support the Arts and Free Expression. Referencing Woody Guthrie’s famous 1941 “this machine kills fascists,” this event will feature a discussion led by Curator and Educator Jessica Cochran with Brandon Graham about the value of the arts in a time of funding threats and escalating censorship. This is a ticketed event: purchase tickets in advance for $10, or $12 at the door. Admission includes one limited edition letterpress poster. For more information and to purchase tickets click here

Friday, May 12th 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Exelon Observatory
1801 N. Ridgeway Av.
For more information click here

Jupiter will be prominent in our skies, so large that 1321 Earths could fit within the massive planet. The Beehive star cluster in Cancer will display beautifully in telescopic eyepieces. The Binary star system of Alcor & Mizar in the handle of the Big Dipper will test the eyesight of sky lovers
Near the end of our observation session, the waxing Moon is in conjunction with the Red Giant star Antares, rising at 9:43 pm. On this date, the Moon will be the farthest from Earth, (Apogee) at 252,358 miles away. Also, Libration wobble will tip the lunar South Pole toward Earth for a peek of areas usually hidden. Telescopes will bring the lunar surface up close for exploration.

Sunset 8:01 pm

Weather permitting

Saturday, May 13th 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Score/SBA Office
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1150
312-353-4540

Normally an established entity creates a Strategic Growth Plan annually, to guide its Management Team toward achieving its Growth Objectives. Inherent in its Growth Plan is a detailed market assessment of the entity’s position and any market segment they are considering entering. To determine which market segment offers the most favorable growth prospect, entry via internal penetration with a new/improved product/service or via acquisition, must be evaluated. Within each market segment being considered, an evaluation of potential customers’ needs and the strengths/weaknesses of each competitor are required. If acquisition is the chosen entry mode, the willingness of each prospect to being acquired, must be then be determined.

Presenter Aaron Lebedow

Click here to pre-register Cost: $50.00 - Online Registration

Saturday, May 13th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Avondale-Logandale School Parking Lot
3212 W. George St.

Sponsored by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez, Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr. & The Avondale Neighborhood Association

Document Destruction with Midway Moving will bring a Mobile Shredding Truck to shred any of your unwanted documents.The shredded paper will then be recycled. What should I bring? Any documents that you no longer need or want but that might contain personal or private information. Examples include: bank statements, outdated medical records, old Pay stubs, old bills or receipts, credit card offers, tax returns older than seven years.

*Please make sure to remove all paper clips, plastic binders, or anything that might obstruct the shredder off of your paper documents before coming!

Saturday, May 13th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (packet pickup starts at 8:00 am)
Humboldt Park
1400 N. California
For more information and to register visit boulevardbolt5k.com/ or call rochelle at 773-486-1334

Join us for The Boulevard Bolt 5K step off is at 9:00 am in Humboldt Park on the south east corner of the park near Division and California

St. John Berchmans School has been part of the Logan Square Community for more than a century, providing excellence in educational standards.

Saturday, May 13th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walsh Park
1722 N. Ashland
Ridgeway Trailhead
1800 N. Ridgeway
For more information click here

Kick off bike riding season with a day on the Bloomingdale Trail. Youth ambassadors from West Town Bikes and officers from the 14th and 25th police districts will conduct air, brakes, and chain safety checks, fit bike helmets, and help with minor bike repairs.

Saturday, May 13th 10:00 - 3:00 pm
Paseo Prairie Garden
2614 N. Kedzie Av. (Logan Square Entrance to the El)

Vegetable starts, native, other perennial plants, ornamental grasses and annual flowers ready to plant. A great Mother's Day gift idea. The Minnekirken will be selling Norwegian Waffles as part of the event.
This is a once a year fund raiser to maintain & beautify the garden.

Supported by The Friends of Paseo Prairie Garden

Saturday, May 13th 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Richard Yates School
1839 N. Richmond St.
Food & Drink tickets $1.00
yateselementary.org

Help us fund raise to create after school programs and enjoy children's music, games and a food festival

Saturday, May 13th 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Moonlight Studios
1446 W. Kinzie St.
$125.00/person
To register and buy tickets click here

We would love for you to join us at our annual fundraiser, 'The Mothers in the Mills'. We hold this event on the eve of Mother's Day so that no one will forget the hundreds of thousands of breeding mothers (and fathers) still locked away in the mills.

Dine, drink and dance with friends and fellow advocates as we come together to put an end to the inhumane and immoral world of puppy mills.

The Outdoor Farmers Market will run every Sunday through October 29th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Logan Boulevard from Milwaukee Avenue to Whipple Street.

Food! Music! Entertainment! Socializing! Fun!

logansquarefarmersmarket.org

Saturday, May 14th 10:00 - 3:00 pm
Paseo Prairie Garden
2614 N. Kedzie Av. (Logan Square Entrance to the El)

Vegetable starts, native, other perennial plants, ornamental grasses and annual flowers ready to plant. A great Mother's Day gift idea. The Minnekirken will be selling Norwegian Waffles as part of the event.
This is a once a year fund raiser to maintain & beautify the garden.

Supported by The Friends of Paseo Prairie Garden