Win a Beautiful Bucktown Poster + Local Events, Deals & Business Resources

April 18, 2012

Win a Bucktown Poster!
Take our survey, do something great for our neighborhood and get a chance to win a beautiful screen printed poster by StudioChris! In this 10-minute survey, you can tell us what kind of businesses you want (or don't want) to see in Wicker Park Bucktown. Include your email address and you've got a chance to win. Fast & Easy! Take the survey now. Good Luck!

Summer Sidewalk Sales

When: Sat. & Sun., July 21st-22nd & Aug. 25th-26th

These shopping events are open to businesses in the commercial districts of Wicker Park Bucktown: Division, Damen, Milwaukee, North, Western, and Ashland. Applications to participate in these neighborhood-wide events are being accepted now. For more information, click here.

Wicker Park Fest 2012

When: July 28th-29th, 2012

Where: Milwaukee Ave. from North to Paulina

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for Wicker Park Festival vendors from retail, non-profit, food and art vendors. For an application, visit www.wickerparkfest.com or call (773) 384-2672 for more information. Also, be sure to "Like" the official Facebook fan page of Wicker Park Fest 2012!

Chicago's Clean & Green Day at The Polish Triangle

Join the Polish Triangle Coalition in cleaning up the Polish Triangle for Chicago's Clean & Green Day 2012. To learn more about this group and to volunteer, meet us at the Polish Triangle, Saturday, April 21st from 9am-12 pm. As a treat for helping, Podhalanka Pierogis and Polish Sausage will be donated by 1st Ward Alderman Joe Moreno.

TONIGHT! Toast to Tutors Benefit

When: Wed., Apr. 18th, 7-9pm

Where: Feast, 1616 N. Damen

Cost: $20 per person

This wine tasting will benefit 826CHI (The organization literally behind The Boring Store), a non-profit writing and tutoring center. $20 per person includes tasting and light bites. For more information, please email jenn@feastrestaurant.com.

Choose Your Own Adventure Fundraiser for the Wicker Park Choral Singers

When: Sat., Apr. 21st, 7-10pm

Where: Jackson Junge, 1389 N. Milwaukee

Cost: $30

This interactive evening with a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Choral Showcase will be sure to entertain! Includes delectable hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, and a fantastic selection of choral music. For more information, please click here.

Curriculum in Cooking

When: Wed., Apr. 25th, 6-7pm & 7-8pm

Where: Ruby Room, 1743-45 W. Division

Cost: $20

Learn how to prepare an easy and tasty dish for lunch or dinner and then indulge in what you have made. RSVP to (773) 235-2323. For more information, please click here.

April Mixer at Chicago Financial Services

When: Thurs., Apr. 26th, 5-7pm

Where: 1455 W. Hubbard

Cost: FREE for Chamber Members

Chicago Financial Services, Inc. Phil Brilliant, Joon Choi, Darryl Evans and Andrew Choi are hosting a networking mixer to welcome Wicker Pack Bucktown Chamber members to their new location and business. RSVP to Karen Zeppos at kzeppos@cfsmortgage.com.

Street-Level Youth Media Showcase

When: Fri., Apr. 27th, 6-8pm

Where: 1637 N. Ashland

Cost: FREE and open to the public.

Celebrate the close of another quarter at the Street-Level Spring Youth Showcase. Watch, listen, and engage with final projects and performances from both on-site and in-school media programs. For more info on Street-Level Youth Media including summer youth workshops, please click here.

ReBuilding Exchange Summer Workshops & Call for Volunteers

Tool a leather belt or make a spice rack this summer at The ReBuilding Exchange's exciting summer workshops. Better yet, volunteer your time! The ReBuilding Exchange offers an educational, fun and physically exhilarating experience for volunteers. For more info, please email info@rebuildingexchange.org.

Bollywood Cardio
When: Saturdays, 10:30 & 11:30am
Where: 1890 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Cost: $5 First Class Neighbor Price

A combination of joyous Bollywood music and extremely fun moves makes this class a favorite among those who like to stay active and fit. For more information and a complete class schedule, please click here.

See more of this week's featured events and deals from local businesses on our website!

Business Education Workshops

What: Graphic Design & Branding for Print & Web

When: Fri., Apr. 20th, 9:30-11am
Where: City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 805

Presented by Web Trax Studio, learn how to connect with your target audience instantly through words and images. Learn the elements of good design to promote products, services, and causes to a variety of audiences. Receive tips on choosing an ad agency and a graphic designer.

What: How to Become Certified & Do Business with the City

When: Wed., Apr. 25th, 2-4:30pm
Where: City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 805

For those interested in doing business with
the City of Chicago or becoming a certified vendor, you can attend this workshop to learn about the different types of procurement opportunities and the City's contract monitoring and compliance standards.

For information on Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) or to register for an event, please call (312) 744-5344 or click here.

Donations Needed to Support the Bucktown Arts Fest

The all volunteer, no corporate sponsorship Bucktown Arts Fest is looking for fun, local donations for their silent and live auctions on July 27th at Jackson Junge Gallery. Due to cutbacks from the City and the Chicago Park District, the Fest needs to raise money to put on the fest and maintain its mission of providing arts and education programming at Holstein Park and in the Bucktown/Wicker Park community. For more information about the fest, visit www.bucktownartsfest.com. To donate, contact Susan at susansuhar@yahoo.com.

Crowdfunding Could Give a Boost to Small Business

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act that was recently signed into law allows for average Americans to invest in small businesses and keep their money local. Learn more here.

Women's Health & Wellness Fair
When: Fri., Apr. 20th, 10am-2pm

Where: Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N. Avers

State Rep. Maria A. "Toni" Berrios and the 39th District Health Committee is hosting their 6th annual Women's Wellness and Resource Fair, including free health screenings, social services and information, makeovers and massages, giveaways, prizes and more. Special guests include Miss Chicago 2012 Marisa Buchheit and the Pin-A-Sister Ceremony for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Community Meeting Re: Miller Lumber site Development Plans

When: Thurs., Apr. 26th, 6pm
Where: LaSalle School Gym, 1148 N. Honore

Please attend a community meeting called by Alderman Moreno to hear about the revised plans for the Miller Lumber site, located at 1815 W. Division Street, across from LaSalle II. If you have any questions, please reach out to the 1st Ward service office at (773) 278-0101.

Sabine School Seeks Donations for El Dia del Nino

Sabine Magnet School at 2216 W. Hirsch seeks cash donations to assist with the upcoming El Dia del Nino festival on April 27th, 2012 which will promote mutual exchange and understanding among children and initiate actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the world's children. To make a donation, please contact Mrs. M. Rodriguez at mfrodriguez@cps.edu or Ms. Y. Guzman at yguzman6@cps.edu or call (773) 534-4490.

CDOT Landscape Maintenance Classes
When: Sat., Apr. 28th, 11:30-4pm

Where: Garfield Park Conservatory

As a part of GreenNet's 20th Annual Green and Growing Fair, CDOT is hosting classes on maintaining neighborhood landscape improvements in the public way, and gardening. For more info, please visit www.greennetchicago.org.

Community Art Project to Benefit Pritzker School

When: Sat., May 5, 7-10pm

Where: 1505 W. Chicago

An auction of original toy-like objects created by local artists to benefit Pritzker School, with music by Red Pop Fury. For two weeks leading up to the auction, the Plaything creations can be viewed at over 20 local retailers. Visitors can support great local businesses by shopping at retailers such as Stitch, Red Hen Bakery, Psychobaby, Elevenzees and Building Blocks Toys while previewing the items up for auction. For more info, please click here. This project is sponsored in part by the WPB SSA #33.

TONIGHT! Commission Meeting

The next WPB Commission Meeting is April 18th at 7pm, with a "Meet & Greet" at 6:30pm. The meetings are open, and the public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will take place at the Wicker Park Field House, 1425 N. Damen. See the WPB SSA #33 website for the most updated meeting agenda and materials.