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FEBRUARY 2013 Part 2                          Twitter  YouTube

Half Way to the Bash Party! Battle of the Bands

Bash on WabashWhen: Thursday, February 28th

 

Where: Reggies Rock Club, 2109 S. State

 

All Ages $10 Cover 

 

Doors Open: 6:00pm

Announce Winners at 10:00pm

 

Buy Tickets NOW 

New Business Sponsors
 
Sloop Dental
1440 S. Wabash

 

The goal at Sloop Dental is to be your neighborhood dentist.

 

Dr. Ken Allen lives in the South Loop and is always available if you should ever have a dental emergency or simply have a question about your dental care. Contact them anytime by phone or email, but they love to have visitors so please just stop in as you pass by the office.

 

Sloop Dental strives to offer honest recommendations and provide exceptional service for the whole family. Thier "Health First" approach is focused on providing care that will help improve your overall heath and in doing so creating dental work that will last.

Health Elements
79 E. 16th Street
  
Long Ngoc Huynh, owner (who is also the third generation owner of Nam Bac Hang in Chinatown and third generation Chinese medicine practitioner) opened the Clinic with a vision of having a place that specialized in Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as an array of healing therapies to present to clients in need of a total mind and body wellness experience.
  

Their highly trained, caring staff specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine and use meany forms of wellness therapy such as:

Acupuncture / Chinese Herbs, Chiropractic, Naprapathic, Neurofeedback, Nutrition, Tui Na and Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Stress/Addiction Therapy, Community Acupuncture, Yoga Qigong, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu.



 
 
Metropolitan Veterinary Center
1556 S. Michigan Avenue #100

 

At MetroVet Chicago, Our Commitment and Passion Is Healthy and Happy Pets.

 

We offer unparalleled commitment to the health and well-being of your pet. We understand and respect the strength of the human-animal-companion bond, and our goal is to preserve and protect that relationship by offering the best veterinary care and service.

 

Our veterinarians and staff pride themselves on going above and beyond industry standards by offering comprehensive medical and surgical care for every stage of your pet's life. This includes full preventive care, heartworm testing, vaccines, parasite control, senior health screening, and spay/neuter surgeries. In addition we provide state-of-the-art, in-house laboratory services, dental care, ultrasound exams, digital radiology, pharmacy, soft tissue surgery, blood and plasma transfusions, oxygen therapy, chemotherapy, and overnight care. 

Daystar Center
1550 S. State (enter through Overflow)

 

The Daystar Center is a safe, clean neighborhood environment in the same building as the Daystar School, a pre-K to 8th grade private school. The Daystar Center offers a variety of educational, artistic and cultural activities including: Classes for children that teach practical life skills like social aptitude, creativity and cultural awareness in fun ways. Classes for adults that give space for self-reflection and improvement.

 

Room Rentals for many different-sized groups in several multipurpose rooms. and more! When coming to visit us, parking is available in the lot behind our building at 16th Street and Dearborn Street.

 

1st Annual South Loop Women's Tea
Saturday, March 9, 2013 3 - 5PM             Buy Tickets NOW
Women's Tea

Celebrating Women's History Month! Honoring women in the South Loop who are pioneering roles models.

In communities around the United States, National Women's History Month provides an opportunity to share the significant role of women in American history and contemporary society, and to recognize women who have been instrumental in their local communities. Join us as we celebrate the women of the South Loop and honor one of our own as South Loop Woman of the Year. Nominations are being accepted through February 15. Use the nomination form to suggest a South Loop woman making a difference in our neighborhood, around Chicago or around the world.

 

We're looking for women artists to play background music or display art during the tea. If interested, please contact Amanda at (312) 772-2356 or [email protected].   Women and girls of all ages are welcome. Come prepared to eat and drink a traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, sweets, fruits and a variety of tea options.

Presented by Overflow Coffee Bar and Daystar Center

Sponsored by the Greater South Loop Association

3rd Ward Town Hall Meeting

 

Community Updates Meeting March 23rd
  
Tentative Agenda:
  • 9-9:30AM Meet & Greet your neighbors
  • Invited guests to provide ward updates include:
    • Ald. Will Burns, 4th Ward
    •  Ald. Pat Dowell, 3rd Ward
    •  Ald. Bob Fioretti, 2nd Ward
    •  Ald. Danny Solis, 25th Ward
       

Development Presentations:

  • Apartment tower for 1333 S. Wabash by developer CMK
  • Gateway project connecting LSD to 15th & Prairie
  
2nd Ward Meeting
A new monthly informal citizen-focused opportunity to interact with Alderman Bob Fioretti- one of Chicago's leading progressives, will take place on Saturday 3/2 at 10:30am, at Jimmy Greens 825 S. State (near Printers Row and the South Loop).

 

Light breakfast and coffee will be served.

 

To garner constituent input on important matters like public safety, education, transportation, and more please join the Alderman for coffee and conversation along with the 2nd ward staff, and special guests. Let's work together to move Chicago forward!

 

For more information on this or future 2nd Ward Meetings, please contact the ward office at (312) 263 9273

Divine Dine & Wine
Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 8:00PM to 9:00PM
Venue One | 1044 West Randolph St.  Buy Tickets NOW
Divine Dine & Wine

The West Central Association (WCA) is cooking up an evening of great West Central Neighborhood Chefs and Restaurateurs to benefit the mission of the WCA.

 

Join us and feast on delicious fares prepared by award-winning Chefs & Restaurants from the Hottest Culinary Neighborhoods for the Second Annual Divine Dine & Wine. Enjoy over 50 dishes with exclusive City Winery wines, specialty cocktails prepared by Sepia's Josh Pearson & handcrafted Haymarket Pub & Brewery beers. 

Tickets $95/$125

Ticket holders will receive a 1 year complimentary subscription to Time Out Chicago! ($19.99 value)

 

Local celebrities and hosts of Windy City Live, Ryan Chiaverini and Val Warner will be our special guests this year. Ryan and Val are known for their ease with guests, their warmth and quirky humor. They will be joined by Top Chefs from our neighborhoods - West Loop, Fulton Market, Fulton River District, Randolph Street, Greektown, and Taylor Street. www.DivineDineWine.com
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P.O. BOX 4632 - Chicago, IL 60680-4632
A non-profit 501(c)(3) neighborhood organization comprised of an alliance of residents and businesses in the South Loop.