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Member News:Our Members Have a Lot To Share With You! City Lit Books "Book Launch"
Thursday, July 27th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Book Launch: Margarita Saona, author of 'Corazon de Hojalata (Tin Heart)" All Star Press Solo Exhibition & Print Release Opening Night
Saturday, July 29th 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm All Star Press kicks off July with two major collaborations with Chicago based artists. All Star Press’ First Solo Exhibition “SUBCEPTION” by Lefty Out There Pet Psychic Fair Fundraiser for Harmony House For Cats
Sunday, August 6th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pet Psychic readings are $20.00 for each 15 minute reading. Ask questions about your pets, personal life, work, romance, loved ones who have passed etc. Please bring a photo of your pet for your reading if you wish, but it is not required. Come early to purchase your readings since the reading times always sell out! Sample homemade appetizers and desserts, plus visit with all the cats and kittens. Shop for gifts, pet collectibles, catnip toys and more! Winning tickets for the Bag Raffle and Whisker Kisses Raffle will be drawn at 4:00 pm City Lit Books "Wilde Readers Book Club"
Tuesday, August 8th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 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: "Christodora" by Tim Murphy. City Lit Books "Author Event"
Thursday, August 10th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Author Event: "Are You Sleeping" by Kathleen Barber. Coffee and Open Play at Concordia Place
Saturday, August 12th 9:30 am - 11:30 am 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. "Summer Fitness in the Park" Presented by Unity ParkSaturdays, 10:00 am Here is the 2017 schedule:
Visit Unity Park Advisory Council on unityparkchicago.org St. John Berchmans Summer Camp
St. John Berchmans School will be hosting a fun summer camp for children as young as 3 years old through 6th grade. The camp is open to all children, not solely students enrolled at SJB. There are half-day, full-day, and extended care options. Camp will run from June 14th - August 11th. If interested, please learn more and register at the this link. Backpack Drive at 33rd Ward Ald. Mell's Office
33rd Ward Office Our office continues to be a collection site for backpacks filled with school supplies for refugee children in our community. If you can support, feel free to drop off your contributions at our office during business hours Monday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All backpacks should be new, unused, sturdy, and gender neutral, if possible. Find a list of supplies needed here. Thanks in advance for your kindness and generosity. 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! |
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Heated vinyasa, yin yoga, hatha, prenatal, family and plus-size yoga.
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Small Business Center Website
Preview 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 Aldermen
Joe Moreno (1st) Upcoming events
 Monthly Business Education Workshops
In 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: "Save the Dates" for 2017 City Festivals/Events
Chicago Park District Program Sign-up Forest Preserve's Schedule Your favorite Chicago festivals are on the horizon. Save the dates for these and more. January 1 - December 31: A Year of Public Art March 24 - October 25: Chicago Food Truck Fests June 6 - December 19: International Music Foundation Concerts June 12 - August. 29: Millenium Park Music & Film Series June 23 - September. 10: Chicago Summerdance July 29 - 30: Wicker Park Fest August 3 - 6: Lollapalooza August 8: Everyone's Picasso: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a Chicago icon August 19 - 20: Air and Water Show August 26: Summerdance Celebration August 28: Fifth Star Honors August 31 - September 3: Chicago Jazz Festival September 8 - 24: World Music Festival Chicago Visit cityofchicago.org/dcase for more information and more special events in 2017! All dates are subject to change. click here for the Official Chicago Visitor Guide Employment Opportunities
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op, Logan Square’s community-owned grocery, is seeking to add a few employees. 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: Commercial property owners in Logan Square, please submit available spaces by e-mailing: linnea@loganchamber.org
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