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 The Bezazian Branch Library at 1226 West Ainslie Street is once again seeking community businesses to help support their annual Summer Reading Program for children from pre-school through eighth grade. This year's theme is "Read Green, Live Green" and is a partnership with the Garfield Park Conservatory and the City's Department of the Environment. Research has shown that children who read just six books during summer vacation improve their reading skills and are better prepared when school begins in the Fall. Children who are competent readers are more likely to succeed in school and life. Over 900 children participate in the program with their parents, with camp groups or through our myriad community agency partners.The Chicago Public Library will also be hosting their second Adult Summer Reading Program.
To get involved please contact Mark Kaplan, Branch Manager or Karen Harvey-Turner, Children's Librarian, at 312-744-0019, or by email at mkaplan@chipublib.org and khturner@chipublib.org.
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Membership Renewal
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 Not sure if you renewed your chamber membership for 2008? Now is a great time to renew--you will be listed on the brand new chamber website launching in June, you will also be listed in the printed Uptown Community Guide, and you will have access to other marketing, networking and educational opportunities throughout the year! Contact Christie at the chamber office to find out if your chamber membership is up to date. Call 773-878-1184 or email christie@uptownbusinesspartners.com
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9th Annual Police Appreciation Day - May 23
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 The 23rd Police District Advisory Committee invites the residents, businesses, and organizations in the district to show their thanks to the police who work tirelessly to make our community safer for everyone. They are seeking donations of food from local restaurants to provide meals for all 3 shifts and community donations to cover the cost of the event and in-kind services. This event is planned and funded entirely by the community.
Contact Barbara Madro, Police Appreciation Day
4318 N. Sheridan Rd. 3A, Chicago, IL 60613
773-525-8195, pad023@sbcglobal.net
Click here for donation form and information.
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Partnering with
Alderman Mary Ann Smith and the Chicago City Council extended their best wishes and appreciation to Eddie Linh, owner of Thai Grocery, for his contribution to the community over the past 34 years upon his retirement. 
