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FEBRUARY 2015 NEWS

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South Loop Sidewalk Stewards

Complete information on our website 

 

 

Sidewalk maintenance and beautification is a big part of being a good neighbor, especially in winter. Since our first winner in 2014, the Greater South Loop Association has celebrated our neighbors that go above and beyond to make the public right-of-way safe, clean, welcoming and attractive - thus, our South Loop Sidewalk Stewards!

 

Awards are given for consistent and thorough snow and ice management of the public right-of-way: including sidewalks, parking areas, ADA ramps, bike lanes, Divvy stations, etc. Our 2014 winner was the crew at 1620 South Michigan.

 

 

Spoke & Bird Opening SOON!

Watch their website and facebook page for more information!

 

 

 

Neighbor's Night Out
Location: FFC 1151 S. State Street
When: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 | 5:30PM

Speaker Series: In the Belly of the Blues
Location: Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation, 120 S. Michigan Avenue
When: Saturday, February 28th, 2015 | 10AM
 
South Loop Elementary School Open House
Location: 1915 S. Federal Street
When: Friday, February 20, 2015

 

 

2015 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

 

Calling all prospective preschool and kindergarten families for 2015-16 school year *

 

South Loop Elementary School early childhood center welcomes you to join us at one of our upcoming open house events on the following Fridays:

 

FEB 20, MAR 20, APR 17, OR MAY 21

 

Events begin at 9am and feature a presentation, tour and brief Q & A session.

Where: South Loop School Early Childhood Center, 1915 South Federal Street

 

Questions: Email MMACNAB@CPS.EDU

 

*Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2015 to start kindergarten; preschoolers must be 3 years old by September 1, 2015 and be potty trained.


New Business Sponsors
White Castle is a family owned fast food hamburger chain, famous for their 100% beef sliders, steam grilled on a bed of onions. Our location at 2140 S. Wabash has been in the South Loop area since January 4th, 1993.  For menu and locations, visit us online at WhiteCastle.com
 
 
Select locations in your area are now offering White Castle Catering-perfect for meetings, events, birthdays and other celebrations! Contact your local Catering Coordinator Breanna Miller at(708) 626-7272 for more information.

Located at the iconic former Chess Recording Studio

 

Gift Shop open Monday through Friday at 11:00am Tours Monday through Friday 12:00 to 4:00 Tours on Saturdays 12:00 to 3:00

 

Join us in 2015 as we celebrate Willie Dixon's 100th Birthday

 

Phone: 312-808-1286

 

Email: ctakacs@wdbhf.org

 

Web: www.williedixon100yrs.org



Fred Anderson Park Advisory Council Meeting
Location: Women's Park Fieldhouse, 18th & Indiana
When: Tuesday, February 9, 2015 at 6:30PM

Download & share a meeting notice

 

Fred Anderson Park | 1629 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL | www.FredAndersonPAC.org 

  
About the Fred Anderson PAC
On Tuesday July 1, 2014, a meeting was held to form a park advisory council (PAC) for the purpose of nominating officers and to be a registered PAC with the Chicago Park District. The PAC and membership has met since then to monitor construction progress, and discuss plans for a grand opening celebration (to be held Spring 2015). The park quietly opened in late December, 2014.

What is a PAC?
The stated purpose of PAC as outlined by the CPD: "To have a positive impact on the park and surrounding community. Provide CPD staff with an advisory voice related to a specific park. These matters include but are not limited to Facilities, Equipment Improvements, Programming, Landscaping, Budgeting, Safety/ Security & Overall Service. Fundraising for the purchase of equipment or additional programming."

Get involved!
Much work is needed in order to organize and manage the park to be a successful community venture. Lend your expertise in proposing rules & regulations, programming for the park and performance area, and generating ideas to build a South Loop community focal point. Come by the PAC meeting to learn more and meet your neighbors.

Pet's Health Lecture Series by South Loop Animal Hospital
Location: Glessner House Museum
When: Saturday, February 7th | 2PM

 

 
South Loop's Community Center
Daystar Center
1550 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Gather. Connect. Grow.

 

Includes space to rent for your next function! 

 

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. Check out our calendar here!
CAPS Meeting - Beats 131 & 132
Location: 30 W. Cermak
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 | 7PM


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Become a Member or Sponsor Today!
 
Choose your membership level and pay using paypal! Or, download and complete a membership form that can be mailed to the Membership Committee.

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