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SOAR Sustainability Award Competition: Streeterville Strives for Sustainability

SOAR Member Benefits

SOAR members enjoy $39 tickets to any Thursday or Friday performance of Ethan Frome through April 1, 2011.  Use discount code SOAR when buying online or calling the box office at 312.337.0665.

Educational Opportunities

The Health Learning Center and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute present:

Women's Cardiovascular Health Program

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Nutrition for Cardiovascular Health
Presented by: Holly Herrington, MS, RD, LDN & Erin McCarthy, MS, RD, LDN

All sessions are from noon to 1:00 pm and are free of charge.  To register call Health Resources at 312.926.8400.

Chicago St. Patrick's Day Festivities

Dyeing the Chicago River  Saturday, March 12th  10:45 am

The dyeing of the Chicago River can be best viewed from the east side of the Michigan Ave. bridge, the west side of the Columbus Dr. bridge or upper and lower Wacker Dr. between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Dr.

2011 Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade  Saturday, March 12th  noon

The parade starts at Balbo and Columbus. The parade units will proceed north on Columbus Dr. and the viewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham Fountain.

SOAR business member Timothy O'Toole's celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Irish Breakfast, Bag Pipers, Irish Inspired Menu

Open at 9:00 am March 12 (Parade Day) & 13

Open at 10:00 am on March 17, St. Patrick's Day

SOAR cultural member Museum of Contemporary Art

Interactive Activities

Audience Participation Required!

An opportunity to participate as part of the Without You I'm Nothing: Art and Its Audience exhibition:

Kirsten Leenaars: On Our Way to Tomorrow  March 9-13th  noon - 4:30 pm

This soap opera based on real-life drama in the MCA, is filmed using visitors and staff as the stars and extras.

Dexter Bullard: The Dialogues  Saturday, March 19th  3:00 - 4:00 pm

Audience members listen in on telephone conversations between pairs of Chicago performers who don't know each other. A sound artist creates another dimension to the changing tone of the conversations.

Family Day  Saturday, March 12th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Participate in a variety of activities based on the Jim Nutt: Coming Into Character exhibit.  Admission to Family Day is free for families with children 12 and under. Activities are appropriate for all ages unless otherwise noted.

For information please visit the MCA

Construction Update

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

As noted in NMH's March Construction Update NMH will begin utility tie-in work on its Childcare/Parking Garage site this month.  The work will begin next Monday, March 14, 2011 and continue for approximately three weeks (3).

The permits from the City of Chicago Sewer, Water and Transportation Departments allow work during the following periods: 

Monday - Sunday:             Daytime 9-4pm        Evening: 7pm-6am

NO WORK IS PERMITED FRIDAY OR SATURDAY EVENING

Work with pneumatic tools (breakers, jackhammers etc.) will be done during daytime work hours only.  All other work, including excavation, can take place anytime during the work periods (e.g. day or evening).

CDOT allows for lane closures so long as one lane of traffic is open at all times.  The work will begin on Ontario Street and will last for approximately one and one half weeks (10 days).  There are three (3) utility tie-ins located on Ontario Street and work will take three to four days (3-4) at each location.  CDOT will post "no parking signage" for portions of the north Side of Ontario Street during this time.  After work is complete on Ontario Street it will continue to Ohio Street.  There is one utility tie-in located on Ohio Street, at the west end of NMH property.  Work at this location will last approximately three-four days (3-4) and street closures will be properly marked.

Safety and Security 

The falling ice seems to be a worrisome problem and could be dangerous! Please use caution on these days with the melting ice. 

CAPS meetings for South Streeterville, North Streeterville/Gold Coast and Near North West are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, 115 W. Chicago Avenue (Access Living Building).

This safety tip was brought to you by SOAR's Safety and Security Committee.  If you have a safety tip you would like to share, please submit your tip safety@soarchicago.org

SOAR Committee Meetings

March 10

Membership Committee

10:30-noon  Streeterville Properties, 432 W. Grand Ave.

March 21  

Greening & Sustainability  

9:30 - 10:30 am SOAR office, 244 E. Pearson St.

Get Involved!

There are many ways to become active and engaged in SOAR's efforts in Streeterville.  Volunteers can contribute through one-time efforts, work on special events or projects, assist in the office, or participate on an ongoing basis with SOAR's task forces and committees.  Streeterville residents 18 years or older are invited and encouraged to get involved.  For specific volunteer opportunities, please visit SOAR's website.