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Six Corners Community Leaders Roundtable
Mar
8
8:30 AM08:30

Six Corners Community Leaders Roundtable

Six Corners Association would like to invite you to our bi-annual Community Leaders Roundtable on March 8th at 8:30am!

Joins us at BATL- Backyard Axe Throwing League, to learn about tools for economic vitality development for the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to throw some axes and network with community business and property owners, school, church, non-profit staff, key volunteers, and elected officials.

Free parking is available at Sears. Metered parking is available at the Laporte Parking Lot.

Get your tickets here!

Members get a 10% discount!

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UNLIMITED QUANTITIES OF SOUP AND BREAD
Feb
25
5:00 PM17:00

UNLIMITED QUANTITIES OF SOUP AND BREAD

Join Carleson Community Services for soup and fellowship all for the good of Carlson’s neighborhood programs. 
 
Sample hearty soups from local cooks and restaurants like Bread & Wine, Bourgeois Pig, Redlands Grill and more.  Fill your bowl with unlimited samples of soup, plus bread. 
 

See the flyer below for more details.

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FOLK, GARAGE ROCK, AND CLASSIC JAZZ THIS WEEKEND!
Feb
24
10:00 AM10:00

FOLK, GARAGE ROCK, AND CLASSIC JAZZ THIS WEEKEND!

Hello, music fans! This weekend City News Cafe is going to have 3 awsome gigs this weekend.

Saturday, February 24th:
10 am - Klezmer Graduatiom Class ( Klezmer music)
12 pm  -  Rent Party ( folk, garage rock).

Sunday, February 25th:  
12 pm - Matt Dennison and Ethan Moll (classic jazz)


Tell your friends, invite your neighbors, and remember there will be fresh dripped coffee and homemade truffles.

For more info click here
 

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PORTAGE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY MEETING
Feb
22
7:30 PM19:30

PORTAGE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY MEETING

All are welcome to come to PPNA's Community Meeting on Monday, February 26, at 7:30 pm. This is their annual meeting for members. Members will be voting for officers. They will also be voting for the president of PPNA. Patricia Conroy will be giving the PPNA annual report.

For more info click here.  

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OPEN YOUR HEART TO JOY
Feb
17
11:45 AM11:45

OPEN YOUR HEART TO JOY

With Santosha as our intention, we will focus on opening Anahata Chakra (The Heart Center). Explore a mindful flow dedicated to opening your chest and shoulders while stabilizing your pelvis and legs.

Cool down with restorative heart-openers and slip into Savasana for a guided meditation that will lead you to the heart center. It's here that we will release anything heavy on the heart. Sound-healing with the Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls will be used throughout the class and during guided meditations.

After the heart cave meditation, we will enter seated meditation to absorb the experience.

-Bring a journal to write out any reflections

-All are welcome

$35 in advance | $40 day of

For more info click here.

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MUSIC EVENTS AT CITY NEWS CAFE
Feb
17
to Feb 18

MUSIC EVENTS AT CITY NEWS CAFE

Hello, music fans!
This weekend City Newsstand will have a nice line up of live folk, jazz, and blues music.
                                 
Saturday, February 17th:

11 am - Carey Anne (folk)    

Sunday, February 18th:

10am - Stann Champion (jazz, blues, roots)
12pm: Marianne and Imaginary Band(folk, klezmer, jazz)                                    

Tell your friends, invite your neighbors, there will be coffee and truffles!

For more info click here

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MONGOLIAN CASHMERE AND WOOL EXHIBITION AND TRADE SHOW
Feb
12
5:30 PM17:30

MONGOLIAN CASHMERE AND WOOL EXHIBITION AND TRADE SHOW

2112 IS pleased to invite you to a special Mongolian Wool and Cashmere showcase, fashion show, and networking reception. A unique opportunity to discover and network with distributors and top cashmere and wool manufacturers from Mongolia.

The participating bands will be:

Gobi Cashmere
Jargal Cashmere
National Cashmere
Edem Cashmere
Siilen Cashmere

The agenda for the event will be

5:30 - 6 PM Networking
6 PM Opening Remarks
6 -7 PM Trade Expo (walk around to specific booths to learn more about each particular participant.)
7 - 8 PM Runway Show
8 - 8:30 PM Networking

For more information about this truly interesting event click here

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FANNIE'S "YOU ARE LOVELY" BRUNCH THIS SUNDAYKN
Feb
11
10:00 AM10:00

FANNIE'S "YOU ARE LOVELY" BRUNCH THIS SUNDAYKN

Will You be our Valentine? Fannie's loves our customers and we want to have a brunch date with you! Join us for an amazing brunch buffet full of delicious food, fabulous baked goods, live music and the most wonderful atmosphere in town! Remember Fannie's is BYOB so bring the Champagne!

For more info click here

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TRIVIA NIGHT AT ST. VIATOR
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00

TRIVIA NIGHT AT ST. VIATOR

The 8th grade class at St. Viator will be hosting a trivia night for our school and community to come together, have a fun time socializing and showing off how smart you are or at least as how many mundane facts you have in your head. ALL ARE WELCOME!

More information, as well as the registration form, are available below

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CHICAGO AUTO SHOW'S FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY.
Feb
9
7:00 PM19:00

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW'S FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY.

First Look for Charity is one of Chicago's most anticipated charity events. Last year they donated nearly 3 million to 18 local charities. First look offer's food, beverages, entertainment, and a preview of the Nation's biggest auto show.  Lydia Home will be one of the participating charities. 

For donations and tickets click here

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START 2018 RIGHT: HOW TO BE FINANCIALLY SMART AND SECURE
Feb
6
1:00 PM13:00

START 2018 RIGHT: HOW TO BE FINANCIALLY SMART AND SECURE

Join Financial Advisor Courtney Blenner for clear and concise presentation on how to be financially secure in 2018!
Courtney Blenner is a financial advisor with a niche in the creative space. She prides herself in keeping financial planning easy, motivating, and actionable. Courtney understands that creative professionals often don’t follow a linear path. She works with her clients to ensure financial security, regardless of where life takes them.
Event attendees grant 2112 inc and its designers permission to utilize their image or likeness in connection with any live stream or recorded transmission or reproduction of the event, including the promotion thereof, in all media, worldwide and in perpetuity.

For more info click here.

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REDEEMER CHURCH PREVIEW WORSHIP GATHERING
Feb
4
9:30 AM09:30

REDEEMER CHURCH PREVIEW WORSHIP GATHERING

We'd love for you to join us as we encounter God through singing, scripture, communion, prayer, and time together!

Our dream at Redeemer is to be a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church that helps all people to live as daughters and sons of God. We'd love for you to join us on this journey.

More info here
 

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CHICKEN AND BEER DANCE
Feb
2
6:00 PM18:00

CHICKEN AND BEER DANCE

Six Corners Association will transform Filament Theatre into a honky tonk hub of fried chicken, craft beer, and dancing in an effort to raise money for the organization's economic development efforts in Chicago's Portage Park community. The event will feature live music by Folk Yeah!, a bluegrass band showcasing top radio hits, country-style cuisine from local restaurants, and a beer-tasting from our craft breweries.

For more information and tickets click here

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FORTS GROWN UPS NIGHT BYOB
Jan
27
to Feb 10

FORTS GROWN UPS NIGHT BYOB

Dive back into the creativity of your childhood with all the materials you need to create epic forts. Whether you have already come with kids or not, "Grown-Ups Night" at FORTS! is sure to be a heck of a lot of fun! Bring friends, bring drinks, and bring your inner child. (we know it's itching for some playtime!)

wo dates January 27th and January 10th. 

For more info click here

 

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DINE AT THE VAN GOGH CAFE.
Dec
20
to Feb 4

DINE AT THE VAN GOGH CAFE.

  • Fannie's Cafe and Bakery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At the Van Gogh Cafe, it's not a question of if magic will happen - but when. Performed at Fannie's Cafe & Bakery, this unique experience puts you right in the middle of the magical 'Van Gogh Cafe' as you enjoy a five course meal served throughout the performance. Based on the book by Cynthia Rylant; adapted by Andrew J Lampl. Recommended for everyone 7+. BYOB.

There are several dates and times for this event starting December 20th and going until February 4th. See ticket information here

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