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Greater South Loop Association July News & Events Bulletin Bringing Neighbors Together... |
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Greetings!
We hope you like our monthly "News & Events Bulletin" and that you enjoy participating in the neighborhood.
Please feel free to provide suggestions by emailing us or by coming out to our next event. Sincerely, GSLA Board of Directors
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4th ANNUAL CONCERT IN THE PARK
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
4th Annual Concert in the Park at the Women's Park & Garden behind the Clarke House Museum on July 13th. VanderCook College of Music graduate students play a variety of concert band classics the whole family can enjoy. Families bring their picnics, we hand out balloons and popcorn-it's a real community, family friendly event. |
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GSLA July Meeting
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Please join us for our bi-monthly forum style meeting at the 1st District Police Station at 9am. More details will be available on our calendar and an event reminder will be sent to you prior to the event.
Our tentative agenda includes:
- A review of the South Loop Parking Study led by a representative from CDOT
- Area development update
- Bash on Wabash volunteer and event information
- Join our "Community Living Association Committee". We plan to gather condominium board representatives to plan networking events, share resources, and launch our first "Condo Building Fair".
- An update from the Alliance for a Greener South Loop and information on the 2nd annual "Green, Greener, Greenest Awards"
June Event Recap
We enjoyed meeting everyone at our June event held at Zapatista. Thanks to everyone that attended and special thanks to Zapatista for their hospitality! We caught the eye of a local blogger - check out his recap here. |
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
What: Community Meeting
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Columbia College, 623 W. Wabash, Room 107
Agenda: 2nd Annual "Green, Greener, Greenest Awards", Ferd Kramer Rain Garden Park Plans
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Bash on Wabash
Save the date!
Labor Day Weekend, September 4th & 5th
Volunteers:
Planning for the 2010 Bash on Wabash is underway! Would you volunteer 2-3 hours to help us staff the event? If so, please contact our volunteer coordinator for more information.
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South Loop School News
Kindegarten
To adequately plan for teachers and resources, South Loop School is requesting that 2010-11 Kindergarten students register as soon as possible. Registration takes place daily at the Main Building: 1212 South Plymouth, Phone 773-534-8698 Visit the website and click on "Registration Info" to obtain the list of required documents and forms.
Preschool Program
Special programming includes: fine arts classes, field trips and drama productions. Partnerships with Language Stars (Spanish), The Old Town School of Folk Music (Music) and Lookingglass Theater Company (drama).
All registration goes through a general CPS form that can be found here. Children must be 3 by September 1, 2010.
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South Loop Dog PAC Event
Thursday, July 15, 2010
6 -9p.m. Kroll's South Loop, 1736, S. Michigan Avenue The South Loop Dog Park Action Cooperative ( SLDogPAC) is holding a membership drive and social event on Thursday, July 15th, from 6-9 PM at Kroll's South Loop, 1736 S. Michigan Avenue. Food and beverages will be served. |
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1st District Community Policing
CAPS Meetings
Attend your beat meeting to receive policing updates and provide feedback to policing staff. Locate your beat by visiting the 1st district website. Location: Community Room at 1718 S. State Street
- Tuesday, July 13th - Beat 133
- Thursday, July 8th - Beat 124
- Tuesday, July 20th - Beat 132
- Wednesday, July 21st - Beat 134
- Tuesday, July 27th - Beat 131
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2nd Ward Bike Tour
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Ald. Fioretti's office will lead bike riders on a 10-mile scenic tour throughout the 2nd Ward. This is a free bike ride and will explore some of the ward's historic neighborhoods, natural beauty and fascinating architecture.
The ride will launch from Dunbar Park, 300 E. 31st Street on July 10th. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and we will take off by 8:30. |
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About Us
We are a non-profit 501(c) neighborhood organization comprised of an alliance of residents and businesses in the South Loop.
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Greater South Loop Association
P.O. Box 4632
Chicago, Illinois 60680-4632
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