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Member News:Our Members Have a Lot To Share With You! Smart Love Hosts Free Baby & Parent Play TimeFriday, February 15th 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Join the fun and meet other parents in our specially designed infant and crawlers classes! Enjoy engaging activities and see your baby's development unfold. Meet our highly trained and caring teachers and experience the world through your baby's eyes with Smart Love. Space is limited – please RSVP to amber.guenther@smartlovefamily.org Ample street parking and limited parking in lot behind school, enter via alley off of Belden or Sawyer. Smart Love Presents Free Parent Seminar - Toddler DevelopmentThursday, February 21st 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm This workshop provides advice on setting child-friendly routines around meal times, playtime, and choosing to use the potty. The focus is on understanding what is developmentally appropriate at each age and then helping children enjoy these important life skills free from power struggles and conflict. Learn how to recognize your child’s motives and how to balance their desires with their health and safety. Includes many practical tips to safeguard your child’s emotional health during the toilet-choosing process. Space is limited – please RSVP to amber.guenther@smartlovefamily.org Ample street parking and limited parking in lot behind school, enter via alley off of Belden or Sawyer. No childcare available. Smart Love Preschool Hosts Toddler Music & Movement Play TimeFriday, February 22nd 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Join Smart Love Preschool as they offer a music & movement play time in their toddler classroom! Families are encouraged to explore all that Smart Love's toddler classroom has to offer and to enjoy time with their child and others.This play date is geared for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months and is an unstructured and casual event, so share the fun and bring your neighbors and friends! Space is limited – please RSVP to amber.guenther@smartlovefamily.org Ample street parking and limited parking in lot behind school, enter via alley off of Belden or Sawyer. Smart Love Preschool Open HouseSaturday, February 23rd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Come and tour our beautiful new building in Logan Square, meet staff, and learn more about Smart Love! Smart Love Preschool provides a play-based curriculum for children 6 weeks to 6 years founded on the Smart Love philosophy of child development. We offer baby classes, "Let's. Play. School." for toddlers, Playschool for 2s & 3s, Preschool, and Kindergarten. Space is limited – please RSVP to kelly.perez@smartlovefamily.org Ample street parking and limited parking in lot behind school, enter via alley off of Belden or Sawyer. St Catrick's Day Party and Fundraiser for Harmony House For CatsSunday, March 10th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Celebrate St Catrick's Day with us at Revolution Brewing! Your ticket includes 5 delicious beers brewed on-site (Cross of Gold, Iron Fist Pale Ale, Bottom Up Wit, Eugene Porter, and Anti-Hero IPA), soda, and 3 appetizers including vegan and vegetarian options. Bag Raffle drawing is at 7:30 pm. Payment must be received online or in person at the shelter by 3 pm on Friday, March 8th, to qualify for the $30.00 early bird price. Guests can pay at the door for $35.00, and must be 21 years or older to attend. Sorry, your pet cannot attend. Harmony House for Cats is a 501(c)3 organization. Volunteers With Computer Skills NeededWant to help others in our community? Do you have computer and typing skills? Northside Latin Progress Charity is seeking a volunteer to assist near Kedzie and Cortland, 1 – 2 days a week between the hours of 11 AM and 5 PM. Please contact Ms. Moore, 312-343-0804 for more details and how to send a resume. Logan Square Pilates and Core February PerksLogan Square Pilates Taking class at Logan Square Pilates and Core comes with perks at favorite neighborhood spots. Their #lsqplocalperk is extra sweet this month! The first 15 pairs to book a duet at LSQP in February will take home a $15 gift card to art jewelry shop in the hood (and world!), Adornment + Theory. Consider this a little kickstart to help you treat your Valentine or Galentine - or to show yourself a little extra self-love this month! One card per pair. Forward your duet appointment confirmation to LSPQ, give them a call, or stop by the front desk to claim your card. Help Logan Square Preservation Restore Historic Church WindowsLogan Square Preservation is raising funds to beautify and support a historic church in our neighborhood. Designed by landmark architect Leon Stanhope and built in 1916 as the home of the Eleventh Church of Christ Scientist, the building at 2840 W. Logan Bl. today houses the congregation of the Central Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church. The church has worked with Logan Square Preservation to remediate many items on Logan and Mozart including tagging of its historic facade. In the spring of 2019, LSP will be recovering the time capsule dating from the construction of the original church. For more information and a link to donate click here 7th Annual Logan Square Chef's Dinner to Benefit Comfort StationMonday, March 4th 6:00 - 9:00 pm Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe will host the 7th Annual Logan Square Chef's Dinner to benefit Comfort Station. Act fast – this reliably delicious Logan event always sells out! Since 2010, Comfort Station has held monthly art exhibitions, weekly films and concerts, potlucks, workshops, and lectures, each year further establishing itself as a micro-cultural center in the heart of Logan Square. Much of Comfort Station's operating and programming expenses are covered through donations and sponsorships from local patrons and businesses, with the annual Chef Dinner being the largest single source of funding that the organization receives each year. This dinner is a truly unique opportunity to encounter all of these chefs in the same place, in a refined-yet-decadent setting celebrating great food and local culture. As Comfort Station's programming has grown in the past 7 years, Logan Square has become a culinary destination in Chicago, and the annual Logan Square Chef's Dinner reflects the broad array of talent that is located blocks from one another. City Lit Books Logan Square's Independent BooksellerCity Lit Books Book Clubs, special events, recommendations and most of all books! Check out their calendar $100 Membership Gets You A Beer A Day For A Year At The RadlerThe Radler "You really only need to do it once or twice a month to really get the value on it throughout the course of the year," owner Adam Herbert said. Look Up at the 606 and See What You Have Been MissingEvery day is a great day on The 606, but we hope you’ll join us this season for a few special activities—some on the trail, some off, some large, some small—but all designed to connect you to the trail, the parks, and your neighbors. To see access points and maps click here To lean about the almost daily events taking place on or near the trail click here Comfort Station's Year-Round Art, Music and Film PresentationsComfort Station A multi-disciplinary art space in the heart of Logan Square hosting weekly music and movie nights, as well as other events. Check out what's happening HERE Rosa's Blues LoungeWe are presently celebrating our 34th Anniversary, and we invite you to share in the festivities. To see the calendar of shows click here Champagne Dim Sum Brunch at Friendship Chinese RestaurantSaturdays and Sundays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Some gourmands believe that dim sum inspired the whole idea of "brunch" - the combining of breakfast and lunch into one perfect, mid-morning meal. Now you can enjoy dim sum in Logan Square all weekend. Friendship Restaurant is serving up a Champagne Dim Sum brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Paint & Sip at Pinot's PaletteDiscover a new way to unwind with your friends. Reconnect over your favorite beverages while a local artist guides you through painting your own masterpiece. For more information and to see the calendar click here City Lit Books "Story Time"City Lit Books Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (you're welcome to pop in late!). We'll have sing-alongs and read-alongs! |
Eventsmonth | week | day | tableSunday, October 21, 2018
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 21st 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Roscoe Village Neighbors is hosting the 1st annual Roscoe Village 5K race and Fun Run the morning of this annual event, now in its 18th year. The race, featuring the streets of Roscoe Village, is geared toward all ages and competition levels! All proceeds will go back to directly benefiting the community and its neighborhood programs. Costumes are encouraged for all in attendance. There will also be food, music, and beer booths. Whether you are a serious runner, or just love to celebrate Halloween, the event will bring together running enthusiasts, school supporters, neighbors and party-goers of all ages. This year’s post-race activities (located between Hoyne and Hamilton on Roscoe) promise to be the biggest ever. We’ve increased the number of craft and activity tables, commissioned a photo booth and arranged for food trucks to be in place. Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
The Outdoor Farmers Market will run every Sunday through October 28th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Logan Boulevard from Milwaukee Avenue to Whipple Street. Food! Music! Entertainment! Socializing! Fun! Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Sunday, October 21st 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm You don’t want to miss this! We’re excited to bring VINTAGE & MIMOSAS to Logan Square/Avondale featuring vintage attire and accessories, fall looks and an intimate conversation with couture designer Verneccia Etienne. Yes, the same Verneccia from TLC's Hayley Ever After. With each ticket comes complimentary Mimosa sponsored by SCENE Chicago! Bring your people and join us for this amazing Sunday special. Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Tuesday, October 23rd 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The season is changing and so are our events and programming! Join us at our quarterly meeting as we plan exciting activities for the Fall, review proposals to address erosion issues at the Julia de Burgos Park, and discuss how we can make the trail a place we can all enjoy. Light snacks will be provided. Thursday, October 25, 2018
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Thursday, October 25th 12:00 am - 1:30 pm Topics to include: Service - Connected Disability, Medical, and Funeral Benefits, Aid and Attendance Benefit Application Process, Navigating through the VA System - Federal, State, County Speakers: Brian Clauss - Executive Director, Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic, The John Marshall Law School, Sharon Buchanan - Veteran Service Officer, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Friday, October 26, 2018
Start: 12:15 pm
End: 1:15 pm
Friday, October 26th 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Join Smart Love Preschool as they offer a music & movement play time in their toddler classroom! Families are encouraged to explore all that Smart Love's toddler classroom has to offer and to enjoy time with their child and others.This play date is geared for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months and is an unstructured and casual event, so share the fun and bring your neighbors and friends! Space is limited – please RSVP to amber.guenther@smartlovefamily.org Ample street parking and limited parking in lot behind school, enter via alley off of Belden or Sawyer. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Friday, October 26th 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for some frightful fun. Warning: This haunted house is SCARY & intended for a mature audience! Saturday, October 27, 2018
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Saturday, October 27th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Liberty for great Fall Fun including FREE face painting and a petting zoo, The Traveling World of Reptiles, The Dreamtree Shakers Band from the Old Town School of Folk Music and more. Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 27th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 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. Free assistance from business consultants to begin the licensing process, resources on procurement, financial, insurance and consumer information, financial Advisers on hand to answer questions Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 27th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Costume parades for families and their dogs, music, pumpkin patch, maze, face painting & other activities. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Saturday October 27th 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Arts & crafts, "Trunk or Treating", games, pumpkin & cookie decorating, photo booth, movies, costume contest and more! Presented by Haas & Maplewood Park, Boys & Girls Club of Logan Square, 1st Ward Alderman Moreno and the 14th Police District. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 27th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Paula Interiors presents Meet the Artist: Gaby Silva. Please join them for an opening reception. To learn more about the artist click here. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 27th 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm All Star Press proudly partners with El Jimador Tequila once again for FUNHAUS II. A group visual and interactive exhibition showcasing the surreal, macabre, and otherworldly. Light refreshments will be served. FUNHAUS II is an interactive & visual experience that celebrates the surreal, the creepy, the weird, and everything in between. Part event, part show. Limited edition prints, pins, and other merchandise will be displayed amongst a transformed gallery space and studio. Performers and interactive stations during the opening event will encourage guests to contribute to an immersive experience that will leave them mesmerized and potential collector of an exclusive art oddity. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 27th 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for some frightful fun. Warning: This haunted house is SCARY & intended for a mature audience! Start: 11:00 pm
Saturday, October 27th 11:00 pm – 12:30 am 1922 silent film accompanied by Chicago’s foremost photoplay organist, Jay Warren on the digital Mighty Wurlitzer. Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter’s wife. Silent classic based on the story “Dracula.” Director: F.W. Murnau, Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schröder, Ruth Landshoff Sunday, October 28, 2018
Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
The Outdoor Farmers Market will run every Sunday through October 28th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Logan Boulevard from Milwaukee Avenue to Whipple Street. Food! Music! Entertainment! Socializing! Fun! Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 28th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The 15th annual Logan SCARE Halloween Parade returns to its original haunting grounds. Gather at 5:00 pm with plans to march at 5:30-ish. The parade will proceed south along Kedzie to Fullerton, where it will then loop back around to the other side of Kedzie, to conclude in front of LULA CAFE. As they reach the end, kids will be treated to warm apple cider and delicious cookies courtesy of Lula's amazing owners, Jason and Lea. Monday, October 29, 2018
Start: 12:00 am
End: 1:30 am
Thursday, November 29th 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm The topics to be discussed will include: SPEAKERS: Jane Flanagan, Karyn Bass Ehler, Jenna Holzberg, Crystal Odom Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Monday, October 29th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm A Powerful Book Discussion on "More Than Pretty" with Author/Attorney Maaria Mozaffar 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 emily@myratalks.org Check us out at myratalks.org Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Tuesday, October 30th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Informational workshop, designed specifically to discuss how the tax law changes may allow individuals and business owners to save income taxes and how the estate and gift tax changes may provide you with a window of opportunity for additional planning to maximize the assets you pass to your heirs. You will learn: how the new income tax brackets and changes to deductions could impact individuals, how the tax law changes are likely to impact business owners, how to have a conversation with your tax adviser about these changes, how the estate and gift tax changes create an opportunity for some to transfer additional wealth to the next generation Sponsored By: Lisa Ortiz Agent, New York Life Insurance Company Start: 3:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 30th 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Please join us for a rally to support improving walking and biking on a dangerous stretch of Logan Blvd. that includes Logan & Western. 1st Ward Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno and 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack are expected to attend. The stakes for fixing this high-crash area couldn't be higher with the neighborhood's rapid growth, need for safe east-west connections, and trails emerging along the Chicago River. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:45 pm
Tuesday, October 30th 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Author Jessica Mlinaric presents her book "Secret Chicago" - from an energy vortex in Fulton Market to a salt cave in Portage Park, follow Secret Chicago across the city's neighborhoods and into its little known history. Find oddities and inspiration in Chicago's uncommon sites. Sponsored by the Friends of the Logan Square Library. Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 31st 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for a hauntingly good time this Halloween. Trick-or-treat with families, friends, ghouls, and goblins all along the Bloomingdale Trail. Multiple community partners and CAPS Officer from the 14th and 25th Districts will be part of the fun. All access ramps. Thursday, November 1, 2018
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 1st 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for the second annual 1st Ward Day of the Dead celebration at the Joinery. Last year was a lot of fun and we are looking to build on that. There will be plenty of family fun. Food and drink provided. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 1st 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join us to plan Koz Park Advisory Council events. All are welcome! Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Thursday, November 1st 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm For more information call the CAPS Office at 312-744-1261 Friday, November 2, 2018
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Friday, November 2nd 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join Galerie F as they unveil Loneliest Stranger: A Solo Show by Baldur Helgason, an Icelandic/ Chicago-based artist. The exhibition runs through November 25th. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Friday, November 2nd 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join Galerie F as they explore new works by Justin Van Genderen and Marko Manev. The exhibition runs through November 25th. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Friday, November 2nd 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm I'm showing some new paintings in November. The show will be up until the 24th. You can check with Adventureland Gallery for their hours throughout the month. Not able to make it to Chicago? I will eventually post the paintings online. Monday, November 5, 2018
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Monday, November 5th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Haas Park Advisory Council is a group of local residents working to expand and improve the park to better serve the kids and families of Logan Square. The Council has played an active role at the park for decades forging partnerships with local churches and organizations to organize healthy and safe after-school activities. We hold monthly meetings. You are welcome to come join us! Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Start: 3:45 am
End: 6:00 am
Wednesday, November 7th 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm Lane Tech Presents a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 7th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 are 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. All members must undergo a name check and background clearance. Together, Let's Take a Stand Against Crime! Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Wednesday, November 7th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Are you self-employed? Do you have a side hustle? Do you want to buy a home or investment property one day? Join the Kambs Jennings Group of Compass Mortgage and Katie Carrico of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty to learn the do's & don't to qualify to buy a home or investment property, and all the ins and outs of the home purchase process. This panel will walk you through the process of buying a home from A to Z, starting with the all-important first step of qualifying for a home loan, to the steps you'll take to put a home under contract and have a successful closing. Learn what you'll need to get pre-approved, how to start your home search, and what you'll need to do once you've found the perfect home to make it yours. Thursday, November 8, 2018
Start: 5:15 am
End: 6:15 am
Thursday, November 8th 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm We meet on the second Thursday of each month to discuss books of mystery & suspense. Join us as we read and discuss Jo Bannister's "Perfect Sins", featuring Gabriel Ash and Hazel Best. Books are available at the Logan Square Branch. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Thursday, November 8th 12:00 am - 1:30 pm Topics to include: Court process for obtaining orders of protection. Legal protections and resources for survivors of domestic violence. Seminar Speakers: Hon. Judith Rice - Domestic Violence Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, Hon. James Patrick Murphy - Domestic Violence Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, Jewell D. Wilson - Department of Family and Support Services- Area Agency on Aging, Senior Advocacy Program Start: 3:45 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 8th 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm Lane Tech Presents a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 8th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fall is in full swing, and it's time to celebrate and give thanks for you: our customers! Join us at the bank where you'll be treated to an exciting exhibition featuring the work of Chicago artist Dimitre, as well as food and refreshments from local favorite Sabroso. It's our way of saying thank you and showing you how proud we are to be your neighborhood bank. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 8th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm For more information call the CAPS Office at 312-744-1261 Friday, November 9, 2018
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:15 pm
Friday, November 9th 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm Lane Tech Presents a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Saturday, November 10, 2018
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Saturday, November 10th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Come and tour our beautiful new building in Logan Square, meet staff, and learn more about Smart Love! Smart Love Preschool provides a play-based curriculum for children 6 weeks to 6 years founded on the Smart Love philosophy of child development. We offer baby classes, "Let's. Play. School." for toddlers, Playschool for 2s & 3s, Preschool, and Kindergarten. Space is limited – please RSVP to kelly.perez@smartlovefamily.org Ample street parking and limited parking in lot behind school, enter via alley off of Belden or Sawyer. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 10th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Holiday Bazaar, Winter craft beer, gourmet bake sale, bag raffle, 2019 Harmony House calendars, handmade cat toys and catnip pads, Music by Steffy Sue on the Uke. Visit with all the cats! All proceeds benefit the cats of Harmony House a 501(c)3 organization. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:15 pm
Saturday, November 10th 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm Lane Tech Presents a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Sunday, November 11, 2018
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Sunday, November 11th 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Ready to channel your inner Picasso and create a masterpiece of your fur-baby?? Let's get creative and support a great cause as we paint our pet's portraits. A portion of every ticket will be donated to Harmony House for Cats! $45.00 per ticket gets you: 1. A pre-traced canvas of your pet prior to the event if you RSVP with your pet's photo. An additional $10 per extra pet (please do not paint more than two pets, you won't finish in time!) Harmony House is a 501(c)3 organization. Monday, November 12, 2018
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Monday, November 12th 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm The GGNA Zoning & Planning Committee is meeting to do a second review of the proposed project for the Congress Theatre at 2117-63 N. Milwaukee Av. A community meeting on this project will be held at a later date. The Committee will also review a proposed project at 2421 W. Fullerton Av. All neighbors are welcome to attend our committee meetings. Questions, comments and concerns can be addressed to the committee after the developers presentation. Plans to the proposed projects can be found on our website: ggnazoning.weebly.com/future We hope that you will be able to attend the meeting Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 13th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gather around the campfire and see your park in a new light! Meet your neighbors, learn how to build a fire, roast a marshmallow, learn about Chicago wildlife and more. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Tuesday, November 13th 5:30 - 7:30 pm 3,000 turkeys to be given away. Sponsored by Roberto Clemente Academy, 1st Ward Alderman Proco Joe Moreno, 26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado, Chicago Fire Dept., Chicago Police Dept., Burr Elementary, Union League Boys & Girls Club, The Roost and the U.S. Army. Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 14th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm We're having a Free Day of coworking. Come by and work free from distraction and get s#@t done! There will be Stan's donuts, unlimited coffee and snacks and a whole bunch of great people coworking. BONUS: Need to update your online profile photo? Photographer Jeremy Lawson's team member, Braxton Black will be at Ampersand Cowork taking professional headshots, capturing your unique character and style. Reserve your time with Jeremy but pay only if you like the shots—$100.00 for 2 retouched digital images. Photo sessions available from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Wednesday, November 14th 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is partnering with the Department of Procurement Services (DPS), the Chicago Police Department (CPD), and the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) to host a networking event for potential vendors. Over 5,000 invitations are being sent to different firms certified in various industries related to technology, computer hardware/software, and public safety. The purpose of this outreach is to educate vendors not only about the services that OEMC, CPD, and CFD offer, but also about the potential contracting opportunities available. As a result, vendors will be better informed about what goods and services they may be qualified to provide and pursue contract opportunities as either a direct or indirect contractor or subcontractor. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Wednesday, November 14th 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm We are an all volunteer organization that helps plan, staff and fund free family friendly events at Unity Park, in addition to helping organize events, we also help with upkeep and maintenance of the park's gardens. Our programming is only possible through the support of volunteers. Please consider joining us for the meeting and help us make this another great year at Unity! All are welcome to attend. If you cannot attend but want to get involved with UPAC, please send an email to info@unityparkchicago.org Thursday, November 15, 2018
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Thursday, November 15th 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm All business owners or their representatives are encouraged to attend meetings to learn about new and ongoing efforts to eliminate crime in your area. These meetings will also provide the opportunity to share your community concerns with 25th district officers. Refreshments will be served. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 15th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Score a Turkey or a Pie for Thanksgiving! You (adult 21 years or older) and your child (6 to 16 years) get 90 seconds to shoot a basketball from various spots. The highest combined score in each category wins. To determine your age group, combine your age with that of your child. The age categories are: 45 years and under Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 15th 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Paws and Pin-Backs, Busy Beaver's 2018 Button-O-Matic Artist Series will benefit our pawsome friends over at Chicago's One Tail at a Time. This year's series features the purrfect pins from 10 talented artists that you'll go mutts over! Bring your friends to learn more about adoption with OTAT's Adoption Station (THAT'S RIGHT, A PUPPY PARTY!), enjoy refreshments from Off Color Brewing, and to collect all the pet-tastic buttons in this series! Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:45 pm
Thursday, November 15th 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm This talk will cover the social history and building environment of one of Chicago's most fascinating neighborhoods and explore the successive waves of development and redevelopment in a community that is currently undergoing rapid change. Forgotten Chicago and Logan Square Preservation will talk about their newly released book, Images of America: Logan Square. Friday, November 16, 2018
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Friday, November 16th 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm SHOW of HANDS is a high-caliber marketplace event featuring a finely-curated group of independent artists, designers & craftspeople from the Chicagoland area and beyond! Now in our 5th year, SHOW of HANDS has become one of the most talked about shopping events in Chicago. Our upcoming Holiday Show will be held the weekend right before Thanksgiving, November 16th - 18th. To kick off this exciting weekend, we're hosting a Friday Night Preview Event where guests will get a sneak peek of our 115+ exhibiting vendors and enjoy refreshments including brews and cocktails from Begyle Brewing, Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jo Snow Syrups! Plus, the FIRST 25 TICKET HOLDERS through the door will receive one of our limited edition show tote bags filled with amazing goodies and show promos! Saturday, November 17, 2018
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:30 pm
Saturday, November 17th 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Visit our office to celebrate our 120th Year! Start: 10:00 am
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Saturday, November 17th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Food (including cookies), gifts, white elephant sale, raffles and more. Start: 4:00 pm
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Saturday, November 17th 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Join Logan Square PIlates and Core's super talented yoga + barre instructor AND vegan chef, Jennifer Lynne Le Vine in the studio for a fun and tasty workshop on fall seasonal produce and superfood combinations. Jennifer will teach us how to make 3 different fall superfood recipes and you'll get to taste one of the dishes she'll prepare for the group. Participants will also get a 3-pack of Jennifer's delicious Dharma Delight macaroons to take home! Start: 6:00 pm
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Saturday November 17th 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm As a graphic designer with more than a decade working in the advertising industry, Butcher Billy never thought of himself as an artist - he never felt comfortable with that label. Butcher Billy didn't even realized when professional frustration led him to develop a separate persona, or entity - A Dr. Jekyl/Mr.Hyde, or Banner/Hulk relationship, if you will, had to be established, in order for the both of personas to coexist - when the hedonistic pop art beast violently took control. It all led to this: "I am Butcher Billy, and this is my Freakiest Show." Sunday, November 18, 2018
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Sunday, November 18th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join Tula Yoga for an All Levels yoga class with Julia Freedman followed by access to the self pour tap wall. Pre-registration is required, pay online with a credit card or pay day of with cash. Please bring your own mat. Monday, November 19, 2018
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Monday, November 19th 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm There will be a Community Meeting on the Congress Theater renovation and a new 6 story TOD building to the North, across the street on Rockwell. The plans that the GGNA Zoning and Planning committee have received on this project can be found here. Start: 7:00 pm
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Monday, November 19th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Please come and share your interest in local activities with other community members. Please come with any topics you would like to discuss! We will have time to discuss your community issues, feel free to email us ahead of time with your topics. And as always, you can register to become a member of ANA at our meetings; $5 membership, $20 for membership plus yard sign- contact us at avondale.unite@gmail.com for more information. 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, November 20, 2018
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Tuesday, November 20th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm For more information call the CAPS Office at 312-746-5090 Start: 7:00 pm
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Tuesday, November 20th 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join in and help us realize our mission to improve, preserve and protect the functionality, safety and atmosphere of Holstein Park and Senior Citizen Park, making it a wonderful environment to play and learn. Holstein Park is the heart of our urban community. It is the place where we gather to play, picnic and swim. It is the place where we attend events that help sustain our wonderfully diverse community. It is our backyard; we are committed to making it the best it can be. ![]() |
Small Business Center WebsitePreview the Small Business Center website, a one-stop destination for small business owners and entrepreneurs, for information on licenses, permits, and additional resources available to small businesses in Chicago. Please send your feedback to smallbusinesscenter@cityofchicago.org. Logan Square AldermenJoe Moreno (1st) Upcoming events
EventsMonthly Business Education WorkshopsIn the opinion of the Logan Square Chamber this is the most effective investment in time any small business or entrepreneur can make. The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops will vary each month and are conducted by City Officials, experts and partner business organizations. All workshops are free, and open to the public. Workshops are held at BACP's offices located at 121 N. LaSalle St., City Hall Room 805, Chicago, IL 60602. Facebook facebook.com/ChicagoBACP?fref=nf BACP is also offering a program designed to give business owners the essential elements in starting and growing a business. * Attend nine workshops at BACP and earn a Business Start-Up Certificate. For more information or to register for a workshop call 312-744-5344. or download calendar: Score Workshops Webinars and SeminarsGet the know-how you need with SCORE workshops Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops. SCORE Chicago offers over 200 workshops and seminars annually at either nominal or no cost at multiple locations throughout Chicago. "Save the Dates" for 2019 City Festivals/EventsChicago Park District Program Sign-up Forest Preserve's Schedule Your favorite Chicago festivals & events are on the horizon. Save the dates for these and more. October 27-March 3: African American Designers in Chicago: Art, Commerce and the Politics of Race November 29-March 7: Skating Theme Nights at the McCormick Tribune Skating Rink January 1-December 31: Year of Chicago Theatre January 4-May 3: Juicebox January 6-December 15: Maxwell Street Market January 9-December 18: Dame Myra Hess Concerts January 25-February 7: Chicago Restaurant Week February 4-17: Chinese New Year February 7-17: Chicago Theatre Week February 9-18: Chicago Auto Show Visit cityofchicago.org/dcase for more information and more special events in 2018! All dates are subject to change. click here for the Official Chicago Visitor Guide Employment OpportunitiesDill Pickle Food Co-op has 4 positions available click here for more information and an application "Be the Change!" Become a Chicago Police Officer CTA has various job openings to apply please visit transitchicago.com/careers The Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office is currently seeking Field Representatives in Cook County to interview respondents. Bicycling Safe Routes Ambassadors Connecting Youth to a Successful Future with a Summer Job in Chicago onesummerchicago.org Humboldt Park among others are seeking seasonal instructors click here for more information EMT Training Class for Women (Tuition Free) An EMT is an Emergency Medical Technician. These are the first responders who’s duty it is to assess, stabilize and transport patients in a medical emergency. To qualify you must be: Employment Opportunities With the Chicago Housing Authority click here to apply BRIGHT FUTURE: CPD & CFD Recruiting / Info Sessions Those with sophomore students in high school considering careers of service in the Chicago Police or Fire Departments are encouraged to attend one of several recruitment and information sessions for the Class of 2017 coming up in the next few months. AT&T is Now Hiring Sales Consultants JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CITY Bilingual Employees Needed at O'Hare The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has job openings available. If you would like to see the job listings and want more information, please click here. Scam and Fraud AlertsSenior Citizens Alert! From the Illinois Secretary of State Corporate Scam Alert— A firm called Corporate Records Service is contacting Illinois businesses in an attempt to collect a $125 fee to fill out a corporation’s “Annual Minutes Records Form.” The Illinois Business Corporation Act does not require corporations to file a “Minutes Records Form” or pay such a fee with the state or any private entity. Please contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Consumer Fraud Division at 800-243-0618 to file a complaint regarding this scam solicitation. From the IRS The Internal Revenue Service today issued an alert to payroll and human resources professionals to beware of an emerging phishing email scheme that purports to be from company executives and requests personal information on employees. The IRS has learned this scheme already has claimed several victims as payroll and human resources offices mistakenly email payroll data including Forms W-2 that contain Social Security numbers and other personally identifiable information to cybercriminals posing as company executives. If your CEO appears to be emailing you for a list of company employees, check it out before you respond. Everyone has a responsibility to remain diligent about confirming the identity of people requesting personal information about employees. Read more from the IRS here From the BACP Know Before You Hire a Tax Preparer Every tax season unsuspecting Chicagoans fall victim to tax preparation firms that use hidden charges and recommend unnecessary and expensive tax refund products like Refund Anticipation Loans (RALS) or Refund Anticipation Checks (RACS) to make a profit at the expense of citizens' deserved tax refunds. For more information click here Always Be Alert The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection protects consumers from deception and fraud in the marketplace. We accept and investigate complaints submitted online or via 311. BACP promotes consumer awareness to help consumers protect themselves. MasterCard Phone Scam Hits Northern Illinois Many consumers in Northern Illinois are reporting that they are receiving automated messages stating that their MasterCard has been compromised. The consumer is instructed to call and verify their information in order to get a new card. The Better Business Bureau warns that if an automated system calls asking for credit card information it is probably a scam. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering tips on what consumers need to know to protect themselves. If you should receive one of these calls you should: Not return a call from a pre-recorded message. If speaking to a live "operator" ask for his/or her name, department and extension. Then hang up call the number on the back of your card and ask for that person. Never provide personal or financial information to someone you do not know. Feel free to just hang-up. Using the number on the back of your card or on your statement call the credit card company that issued your card if you have security questions or concerns. FRAUD ALERT: Warning for Property Owners in Cook County The Cook County Recorder of Deeds encourages all property owners to sign up for notification every time paperwork is filed regarding their property. ComED Phone Payment Scams ComEd warns of individuals calling ComEd customers and falsely claiming their service will be disconnected unless payment is made. ComED will never call you to ask you for cash or request that you purchase a prepaid credit card to make a payment on your bill. If you have concerns about the status of your account, please call ComEd Customer Service at 800-334-7661. Visit comed.com/scamalert to learn more. IRS Warns About Continuing Scam Phone Calls The IRS is continuing to warning to taxpayers not to be fooled by impostors posing as tax agency representatives. These callers may demand money or may say you have a refund due and try to trick you into sharing private information. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They may know a lot about you, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. If you don't answer, they often leave an "urgent" callback request. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money, here's what you should do: If you know you owe taxes or think you might owe, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS workers can help you with a payment issue. If you know you don't owe taxes or have no reason to believe that you do, report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 800-366-4484 or at www.tigta.gov. If you've been targeted by this scam, also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their "FTC Complaint Assistant" at ftc.gov. Please add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments of your complaint. Remember, too, the IRS does not use email, text messages or any social media to discuss your personal tax issue. For more information on reporting tax scams, go to www.irs.gov. BACP Campaigns to Help Consumers Understand Credit Reports and Avoid Becoming Victims of Fraud To help consumers stay safe, BACP has launched a campaign to ensure consumers know their rights when it comes to credit and avoid becoming victims of fraud. "The City of Chicago protects consumers from fraud by resolving complaints and taking action against fraudulent businesses," said Commissioner Maria Guerra Lapacek of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. "We also take a proactive approach by promoting consumer awareness through educational campaigns to help people protect themselves." The campaign is made up of Know Your Credit Report and Know How to Fix Your Credit Report. Commercial Real Estate LocatorCommercial Real Estate available for lease or for sale in Logan Square. Please try visiting the City of Chicago's new Site Selector online program: You may also try these links to search for available properties:
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