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Thursday, February 9, 2012

 

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IN THIS ISSUE: FEBRUARY 2012
Neighbor's Night Out
Dot Dot Dot
Religion in the Square
FREE Organizing Seminar
Documentuary Screening
Next South Loop Community Meeting
Local School Council
Community Policing
DOT DOT DOT...
...Stay in the neighborhood and enjoy a special Valentine's Day
...Near South softball, soccer, Little League set for NTA Park
...Gerrymandered map splits local communities

 ...Ordinance calls for five South Loop parking zones
...Ward Remap - What ward will you be in?

... Motor Row's Broad Shoulders Brewing aims to debut this summer

...Train traffic along 16th Street to decrease, but timeline unclear

...Working together to improve the South Loop

...Sprout Playroom to open at 1454 S. Michigan Ave.

...Bold South Loop Rental Aims to Meet Student, Faculty Demand

...Retail/apartment project planned for Roosevelt Road

 

Religion in the Square
Wednesday, February 8th 

This is a monthly community gathering hosted by Loop Church that meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  We serve a light supper at 6pm followed by the presentation as well as children's activities at 7:00 p.m.

 

South Loop Calendar

We have more information on local events listed on our website.  Calendar 

Resources

2nd Ward - Alderman Fioretti
3rd Ward - Alderman Dowell






Organizing Seminar - FREE!
Saturday, February 11, 2012 @ 11AM

 

Location: South Loop Community Church, 1347 S. State

 

Do You Want To:

  • Simplify your life?
  • Maximize your space and time?
  • Minimize your stress?
  • Increase your productivity?

Learn on how disorganization can affect your life and productivity and get tips & skills on getting organized.  There would be a 30 min. presentation, followed by a Q&A.  Whether you are a mom, executive or student, you will benefit from this FREE seminar!
Presenter: Pooja N. Gugnani
CEO & Founder,Organizing With You, Inc.

Documentuary Screening
Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 7pm

 

Location: Overflow Coffee Bar, 1550 S. State Street

 

Join the filmmakers, Overflow Coffee Bar, and Vineyard South Loop for a screening of Give A Damn? on February 23 at 7:00pm at 1550 S. State Street.

 

Give A Damn? is a feature length documentary three friends, two idealistic activists and one skeptic, attempting to live in extreme poverty, on $1.25 a day, across 3 continents. The adventure takes a devastating turn when two of them survive a deadly plane crash in Africa, and all three must fight to finish what they started. The result is a humorous, adventurous and compelling film that will "connect those who need something to live for with those who just need something to live.  Learn more!

 

Next Community Meeting

 

Our next South Loop Community Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2012. Watch for more updates! 

 

Local School Council

Next meeting on February 8, 2012 in the Little Theater and the public is welcome to attend.
1212 S. Plymouth Court at 6:15 P.M.
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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, February 21st at 7pm
About Us
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) neighborhood organization comprised of an alliance of residents and businesses in the South Loop.

Contact Us
Greater South Loop Association
P.O. Box 4632
Chicago, Illinois 60680-4632