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Multi-Chamber Networking at Devry
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 Multi-Chamber Networking Event and Excel Workshop at Devry
Please join us Friday, May 16 for a fun and informative morning. Come to network with members of several north-side Chambers and stay for an informative Excel class.
DeVry University, 3300 N. Campbell Chicago, IL, Room 216. Please RSVP to WRCC 773-743-6022.
- Continental breakfast, 8am-9am
- DeVry University Adult Education Workshop, Creating spreadsheets in Excel, 9am - noon
Sponsored by DeVry University in conjunction with the West Ridge, Lincoln Square, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Bend and Roscoe Village & Uptown Chambers of Commerce.
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No Parking -- Filming in Uptown
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 Universal Pictures will be filming in Uptown. No Parking signs will be posted on the following streets, Sunday, May 18, 7pm to Monday, May 19, 11pm:
- Both sides of Broadway from Lawrence to Leland
- Both sides of Racine from Broadway to Leland
- North side of Lawrence from Clifton to Winthrop
- South side of Lawrence from Broadway to Kenmore
- West side of Winthrop from Lawrence to ½ block north
- Both sides of Winthrop from Lawrence to Leland
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2008 Summer Tabling Project -- 48th Ward
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 Alderman Mary Ann Smith, the 48th Ward office, and city staff members will set up convenient "outdoor offices" one weekday evening a week from 5:30-7:00pm beginning May 20 around Edgewater and Uptown. The Tabling Project will provide information on city services, neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities, as well as provide activities for young and old alike. A list of dates and locations is available in pdf by clicking here. For more information or promotion opportunities, contact Dana Fritz at 773-293-8413 or email dana@masmith48.org.
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Loan Options & Networking at Hull House
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 Hull House Small Business Workshop & Networking Event: Loan Options for Small Business & Networking Event
Do you want to learn more about how to finance your startup or business expansion? A panel of representatives from conventional and alternative loan programs will discuss different ways to secure a business loan on Wednesday, May 21, at the Housing Resource Center, 4429 N. Clifton, Chicago, 60640.
Networking--5:30-6:30pm, Workshop--6:30-8:30pm
Both are co-sponsored by the IL SBDC at Hull House and Business Partners, the Chamber for Uptown. To register, call Curtis Roeschley at (773) 561-3500, ext. 215, or go online to www.hullhouse.org/calendar/.
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EUBA Luncheon
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 Edgewater Uptown Builders Association will hold a luncheon meeting Wednesday, May 21, at noon at Reza's, Clark & Berwyn. Special guest will be Verella Osborne president and CEO of Legal Documents Management Inc. She will present information on legislation that adversely impacts building owners. Verella is an advocate for landlord rights. She frequently speaks to property owners associations, government agencies and has conducted training seminars for the City of Chicago Landlord-Training Program, Chicago Law Department, and other groups. $15 members. $20 nonmembers. Please pay at the door. RSVP to MBrit5414@aol.com.
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| Safety Seminar at the Library |
 The Bezazian Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street, will host a "Street Safety Seminar" with the Chicago Police Department's Dr. Ron Ruffo on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30pm. Dr. Ruffo will discuss staying safe by using intuition and perception, as well as how to carry a purse or briefcase, how to describe someone, using ATMs and safely using public transportation.
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Former Students Fiesta
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 People's Music School is hosting a "Former Students Fiesta" on June 6th, from 7-9pm at 931 W. Eastwood Ave. where former students will reconnect and celebrate in music and merriment. Admission is FREE. RSVP by May 31 to Aubree at 773-784-7032.
Visit www.peoplesmusicschool.org for a list of upcoming FREE concerts at People's Music School.
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Deborah's Place needs used media & electronics
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 If you have music CDs, Movie DVD's and VHS's, DVD players, VCRs, Books, CD players (boombox and personal), and other similar items, please consider donating them to Deborah's Place. They will be used in one of the many programs/housing sites, or 'flipped' for cash that will go towards operating costs. All items should be in good condition as we cannot afford costly repairs. Items needed:
- Music CDs
- DVD and VHS movies
- DVD Players (in good working condition)
- VCRs (in good working condition)
- Personal and portable CD and DVD players (including 'boomboxes,' and 'diskman')
- Books
- IPODS
- Walkmen (portable audiocassette players)
- Old Laptop Computers (in fair working condition)
- Computer software (Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.)
- Video component sets and games (Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, Playstation, X-Box, Nintendo, etc.)
- Video games (PC, Playstation, Gameboy, etc.)
You can drop off these items at anytime at 1456 W. Oakdale, just behind St. Alphonsus Church on Southport and Wellington, (attn: Jackie Anderson), or e-mail her at jandermsw@aol.com
to arrange for a pick-up. The entrance is in the parking lot. Please do not send used clothing, furniture, or other items. Call (773) 348-9032 ext. *821 for more information.
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| Vanguard Awards |
Congratulations to Uptowners Mark DuPont and Calvin Manshio, recipients of the Vanguard Award for making legal services more available to the community at large. Mark received his award through his work with the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association, and Calvin through his work with the Asian American Bar Association. Click here to view pdf for more information.
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