Don't miss SOAR's 6th annual BLUEPRINTs gala celebration this Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Tickets are still available, order online today.

Enjoy cocktails beginning at 6:30 pm followed by an elegant three course dinner and wine in the Gold Coast Room at 7:30 pm with the sounds of a Chicago Jazz Trio, an evening of stimulating company, inspiring architecture, and a silent auction. (Silent Auction Highlights).  

BLUEPRINTs celebrates the dynamic Chicago neighborhood of Streeterville and honors those who have contributed greatly to our community and our city.  Architect honoree, Laurence O. Booth, will be presented with the Vision into Reality award for architectural excellence.  Lookingglass Theatre is the recipient of SOAR's 2011 Pillar of the Community award for ongoing service to the community.

SOAR would like to express our appreciation to the following generous sponsors:

Presenting: 850 Lake Shore Drive

Gold: First American Bank, Jim and Mary Houston

Silver: Maury Fantus & Judy Aiello, JMB Realty, Michael & Sharyl Mackey, Streeterville Properties  

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the BLUEPRINTs 2011 webpage.

Next Steps on proposed Outpatient Care Pavilion & 410 E. Grand  

Join SOAR and the Intercontinental Hotel as we clean the Ohio Street Beach and Jane Addams Park.

This event will take place on Thursday, October 6th from 2:00-4:00 pm.  Look for us at the gazebo in the center of Jane Addams Park (Grand Ave. at Lake Shore Dr. directly north of Lake Point Tower).

Please RSVP to greening@soarchicago.org or 312.280.2596.  Gloves, t-shirts, pizza, water and fun will be provided!

Streeterville Community Events & Programs

Join Northwestern Memorial Hospital on October 1 for an exciting full day event on Women's Integrative Health! This day is dedicated to renewing the spirit and learning lifestyle changing healthy habits. Northwestern Integrative Medicine experts and special guest speakers bring to you the very latest information on integrative medicine and wellness topics. Learn More.

On October 4th at 7:00 pm, SOAR business member The Building Group will present a free seminar for homeowners, board members, and associations: "Ways to Prevent Fraud Within Your Association," with guest speaker Arlen S. Lasinsky, CPA, CFE, CFF, CTP. Register Today. 

Promote a healthy lifestyle in your home with easy-to-do exercises that will help everyone get moving and get fit! SOAR business member, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago will be sponsoring a Family Health and Fitness event on October 6th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Read More.

The weekend of October 15 & 16 the Chicago Architecture Foundation has organized openhousechicago which is a FREE weekend festival giving people a backstage pass to about 130 buildings across Chicago. In order to make this weekend a success, they need many volunteers to play a variety of roles. Volunteering for OHC is simple and the benefits are pretty great. Sign Up Today.

Safety and Security 

The next CAPS meeting for South Streeterville, North Streeterville, Gold Coast and Near North West will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm, 115 W. Chicago Avenue (Access Living Building).

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.