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March Meeting
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Location: Prairie Avenue Gallery, 1900 S. Prairie Ave.
Tentative Agenda
9 - 9:30am: Meet & Greet
9:30 - 10am: Community Updates & News
10 - 11am: Social Media 101 for South Loop Businesses
Business Owners - you need to attend!
If you are a small-mid sized business and are overwhelmed by what social media can do, this discussion is for you. We will uncover the odds and ends behind not just Facebook and Twitter, but other social media tools that will connect you with your community and turn that outreach into sales. |
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Reuse + Art = ZERO Waste Exhibition
Where: Columbia College's Averill and Bernard Leviton A + D Gallery, 619 S. Wabash Ave
When: March 3 - April 16
Gallery Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday, 11a.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday
ZERŲ Waste: The exhibition will include a giant installation of sorted, folded and color coded second-hand garments in the front window of the gallery by artist Derick Melander. Fashion Re-Patterned attempts to find solutions for dealing with fashion's waste, as well as challenge fashion systems through their conceptual framework. The exhibition highlights sustainable design practices and fashion products that consider the use and reduction/elimination of pre- and post-consumer waste as part of the design process and production of garments. |
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Lecture at Glessner House "Oldest Chicago"
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Glessner House Museum, located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, is delighted to welcome author David Anthony Witter, who will lecture on his newly released book Oldest Chicago. The book is about the places that have survived the passage of time: Clarke House (oldest building), Peacock Jewelers (oldest business), the Biograph Theater (oldest theater), Superdawg (oldest drive-in restaurant), Schaller's Pump (oldest tavern), and many more. Remarkable for having survived demolition and extinction for decades, these beloved landmarks have also helped define our city's landscape, offering continuity and civic identity across generations. Oldest Chicago is a reminder of the value of these familiar places and a call to preserve them for a future sense of place. Glessner House Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Completed in 1887, the museum is recognized nationwide for its groundbreaking architecture as well as its important collection of arts and crafts decorative arts. |
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Tweet Much?
Join the South Loop twitterverse!
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South Loop Calendar
We have more information on local events listed on our website.  |
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GSLA Business Member Focus
Organizing With You, Inc.
Organizing With You founder Pooja Gugnani provides residential and business organizing services in the South Loop and Chicagoland area. Her goal with clients is not just to maximize your space and make it visually appealing, but to also create efficient systems that you will find easy to maintain. She recognizes that every client has unique needs, and will incorporate your goals and expectations; without judgment and with utmost confidentiality. Pooja will help your home or office get organized by reducing clutter & offering customized solutions to simplify your life by making your space more functional. |
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Green Summit for Condo Associations
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Have you wondered how to get your building to go greener? Or if your building has what it takes to earn recognition for the environmental practices it has underway? Now you have two opportunities to learn more: online and live.
The Alliance for a Greener South Loop will be hosting with a panel of experts, a vendor fair, tours, and lots of great conversations at Dearborn Tower (1530 S. State St) . Space is limited so please register soon! |
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Save the Date!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
 Join us for an evening of socializing with your neighbors at Buddy Guy's Legends at 700 S. Wabash |
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South Loop Elementary School News & Announcements
South Loop School (SLS) is our neighborhood PK-8 public school. While recognized as one of the best elementary schools in Chicago, it is not immune to the current budget crisis. Monies raised from community partnerships and Spring 2011 fundraisers will allow SLS to add additional staff and resources. Currently, the biggest needs are funding foreign language and band programs, neither of which is fully funded by Chicago Public Schools.
A thriving neighborhood school invigorates our community. Please consider attending one/both of the events below, making a tax-deductible donation online, becoming a community partner, or contributing an item/service for the Spring Benefit Silent Auction. Please contact Principal Shelton about ongoing community partnerships or questions related to the Spring Benefit committee.
Local School Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 9th is the monthly Local School Council meeting at 6:15pm in the Little Theater.
8th Annual South Loop School Spring Benefit
May 6th 6-10PM at Pazzo's, 311 South Wacker Dr.
The Benefit Committee is looking for community partners, business sponsorships and donations! Business will receive publicity to our school community. Please see the 2011 Benefit website for details. |
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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.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, March 15th at 7pm located in the Community Room at the 1st District police station (1718 S. State Street).
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South Loop Business News
Coming Soon!
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About Us
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) 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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