Josi's Frozen Yogurt Cafe is hosting a rubber duck derby fundraiser for the special Olympics. If you a adopt a duck you could win a whole host of prizes including a brand new crossover SUV. 20% of sales made on July 5th will go to adopt ducks under Emma B.! 

How do I adopt a duck? You can Adopt a duck for only $5 by going on here.

Get more chances to win by purchasing a Quack Pack (6 ducks for $25), Flock of Ducks (24 ducks for $100) or Diamond Duck Pack (240 ducks for $1,000)!

What if my duck wins? You could be the winner of one of our great prizes including a 2017 Chevy Equinox or other fabulous prizes!

Calling all Chicagoans! Six Corners is challenging you to show us how Chicagoan you really are through a Chicago Style hot dog making competition! Steve, owner of Jeff’s Red Hots, Vienna Beef Hall of Famer, will refresh everyone’s mind with a quick workshop on how to make Chicago Style hotdogs, and at 1pm attendees who enter the competition will go at it to see who can compose the perfect Chicago Style hotdog in the shortest amount of time.

Don’t want to be part of the competition, then just join us for some tasty hot dogs from Jeff’s Red Hots, great music, and lawn games!

Advance Purchase:

General Admission: $10
Includes: Admission to event
Competition: $5 ( Does not include admission.)

At Door Purchase:

General Admission: $15
Includes: Admission to event
Competition: $5 (Does not include admission)

Buy your tickets here!

The next 'Small Business Center on the Road' Small Business Expo will be held at the South Shore Cultural Center - 7059 S. South Shore Drive on Saturday, June 24th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Expo details: 

• Keynote Speaker 
• FREE assistance from business consultants to begin the licensing process
• Resources on Procurement, Financial, Insurance and Consumer information
• Financial Advisers on hand to answer questions
• Perfect your Elevator Pitch 
• Mini makeovers and Hair Styling 
• FREE Headshot by a professional photographer to be used for marketing/promotional materials
• FREE Tax Clinic: One-on-One counseling sessions provided by Center for Economic Progress (CEP)
• FREE Law Clinic: Legal advice and support provided by The Law Project
• FREE Networking Hour: Connect and exchange ideas with likeminded entrepreneurs provided by Chicago's Office of the City Treasurer from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
• Exhibitors 
• Free Workshops (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)
• And more !

Go to Small Business Center on the Road Expo for more information or to register. 

Please join the rest of your St. Bartholomew Parish and school community at Josi's Frozen Yogurt Cafe on Thursday, June 22nd from 12:00pm - 10:00pm as they conclude their "Rejuvenate the Gym!" fundraising campaign. Josi's will donate 20% of all "St. Bart's" sales to Rejuvenate the Gym! All you have to do is say "St. Bart's" when you pay for your frozen yogurt. At 8:00pm, they will announce how much money has been raised through Rejuvenate the Gym! to enhance the St. Bartholomew School Gymnasium. 

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the following from veteran and serial entrepreneur Troy Henikoff:

- How to reduce risk in your new venture
- How to better communicate with investors and increase your chances of raising capital
- How to predict the future (it is almost a crystal ball!) 

More info.

City Newsstand is currently having a photography exhibition. To compliment it they will be having an artist's reception on June 17th. The reception will feature the artists responsible for the works on show at city newsstand. Light refreshments will be served.

More info.

AT&T will be providing a Mobile Shredding Truck to shred any of your unwanted documents. The shredded paper will then be recycled. 

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?

Any documents that you no longer need or want but that might contain personal or private information. Examples include:

• Bank statements
• Outdated medical records
• Old Pay stubs
• Old bills or receipts
• Credit card offers
• Tax returns older than seven years

*Please make sure to remove all paper clips, plastic binders, or anything that might obstruct the shredder off of your paper documents before coming!

For more information call: Sen. Martinez office at 773-278-2020 or Ald. Villegas office at 773-745-4636

The Board of Directors meetings are open to the public.

Milwaukee Avenue will be transformed into a beloved backyard bar-b-que with sizzling charcoal grills, summer sweetened lemonade and red checkered table cloths freckling the city’s sidewalks. Bring the whole family to Six Corners for classic lawn games, red hot burgers and brats, and ice cold brews. Grab your buddies for a round of washers, challenge your neighbors to a game of cornhole, or lace up your skates for a few laps around our outdoor roller rink. Relish in the enchantment of a Chicago summer by kicking off your shoes and dancing in the street or cozying up with your kids on a well-worn picnic blanket. The magic of newly made memories will linger long after the sun goes down.

SATURDAY:
The Blind Staggers
Lurrie Bell
Akasha
Mike Wheeler Band
WaxWorks

SUNDAY:
Antony and the Tramps
Manny Torres
Six String Crossing
Junkyard Groove Chicago
Handsome Dave and the Ravens

$5 Donation to benefit Six Corners community.

PRESALE Sponsored by MCM Pub & Eatery
$15: admission, two beers, souvenir festival mug

Meet local artists/crafters/makers showcasing their wares at this Pop-Up Shop, hosted by Perkolator Coffee, Sputnik Books & Records, Thrift & Thrive & Tea'se Tea Shoppe! 

FREE admission
Kid Friendly
Raffle prizes
#KeepPortageParkLocal

About Perkolator:
A nod to the nostalgic coffeemaker, this Portage Park storefront serves hot and iced java and tea drinks alongside cafe eats like sandwiches and local baked goods. Bright and homey, the yolk-yellow space decorated with mismatched furnishings and art-lined walls is spacious enough to relax and enjoy the WiFi.

Milwaukee Avenue will be transformed into a beloved backyard bar-b-que with sizzling charcoal grills, summer sweetened lemonade and red checkered table cloths freckling the city’s sidewalks. Bring the whole family to Six Corners for classic lawn games, red hot burgers and brats, and ice cold brews. Grab your buddies for a round of washers, challenge your neighbors to a game of cornhole, or lace up your skates for a few laps around our outdoor roller rink. Relish in the enchantment of a Chicago summer by kicking off your shoes and dancing in the street or cozying up with your kids on a well-worn picnic blanket. The magic of newly made memories will linger long after the sun goes down.

SATURDAY:
The Blind Staggers
Lurrie Bell
Akasha
Mike Wheeler Band
WaxWorks

SUNDAY:
Antony and the Tramps
Manny Torres
Six String Crossing
Junkyard Groove Chicago
Handsome Dave and the Ravens

$5 Donation to benefit Six Corners community.

PRESALE Sponsored by MCM Pub & Eatery
$15: admission, two beers, souvenir festival mug

The Special Service Area 28 Commissioner meetings are open to the public. Agenda available here.

Sense-Net Media, member of Six Corners Association, and Nation of Fire invite you to join them on Sunday, June 4th, 6pm, at Babe's, 4416 N Milwaukee Ave., for a Chicago Fire soccer watch party.

Redeemer strives to be a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church with a heart for empowering 20/30-somethings. They believe that following Jesus changes lives for the better, and they want to empower 20/30-somethings to live the abundant life that Jesus promises and to be leaders for Jesus' mission in the world.

They will be gathering together on June 4 to experience worship through music, scripture, preaching, and fellowship!

More info.