Lincoln Square Summer Concert Series
The annual Summer Concert Series, Lincoln Square’s favorite free summer event, begins on Thursday, June 6! The series will occur every Thursday evening from 6:30pm – 9:00pm in Giddings Plaza through August 29. Be sure to tell your entire family and all of your friends! No one is going to want to miss out on this great, fun event! http://lincolnsquare.org/
Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites
from HealthFinder.gov: The Basics Spending time together outdoors is good for the whole family. Don’t let bug bites ruin your fun. Most bug bites are harmless, but some mosquitoes and ticks carry diseases. You can get serious diseases from mosquitoes, like West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, and dengue fever. Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted [...]
Theater on the Lake
2013 Schedule June 12 – 16 The New Colony The Bear Suitof Happinessby Evan Linder Directed by Sean Kelly In 1943, Woody, a young gay American, enlists in the army. After being shipped to a remote Pacific Island, he is given an order: “Put up a show to entertain the men. Keep it simple. Needs [...]
Commissioner Gainer’s Summer Fellowship Program
Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer (10th District) is creating a summer fellowship program for college juniors/seniors or recent graduates to assist with community outreach and policy research. The Fellow will represent the Commissioner’s office at events, assisting with new media, research, writing, and policy development. About the Fellowship Program: This is a stipend position. This [...]
Night Out in the Parks
Fun, Active, Engaging Activities Coming to Neighborhood Parks This Summer Night Out in the Parks brings more than 700 activities to neighborhood parks this summer, making community parks safe havens and hubs of activity. Enjoy the breadth of world-class cultural programming offered in local parks as part of this exciting new program. Join in on [...]
Artopia Chicago
2nd Annual Artopia Fest 2013 Chicago’s Largest Indoor Music, Art, and Culture Festival JUNE 23, 2 p.m.-10 p.m. After a highly successful 2012, Artopia Festival is back for another year to completely fill The Congress Theater with Art, Music, and culture. The event will feature: Art displayed throughout the theater with over 100 artists showcasing [...]
ALERT: Multiple Coyote Sightings
Although coyote mating season officially ended in April, we are continuing to hear reports of coyote sightings, including near Loyola Beach, Berger Park and on the 5500 Block of California. Please note that small dogs and cats may sometimes look like prey, so in addition to keeping pets leashed, residents are urged never to leave them [...]
Green Tech U Seminars & Events
Schedule of Seminars & Events The Chicago Center for Green Technology’s Green Tech U Program has been developed in response to the increasing demand for educational opportunities regarding green technology and sustainability. Whether you’re a homeowner or practicing professional, Green Tech U’s workshops and seminars provide you with the opportunity to increase your knowledge of [...]
ALERT: Woman assaulted, robbed in broad daylight
from the Edgeville Buzz: “A woman was assaulted Thursday, May 2nd, around 2pm near the bus stop on the corner of Clark and Devon, according to multiple news sources and Chicago Police. The young woman was sitting at the stop when the suspect approached, sat next to her, then grabbed her by the throat and [...]
Bike Share Launch Team
Craigslist job posting: Cycling enthusiasts and future cyclists wanted for the launch of Chicago’s Bike Share Program. We are building a large assembly and implementation team consisting of environmentally-concious Chicagoans. This team will complete the final assembly and installation of the over 300 kiosks and 3000 bikes throughout the city. We encourage those with an [...]
Summer Day Camps & Programs
Registration is underway for the Chicago Park District summer day camps and programs. View the various programs the park district has to offer as well as registration information. Chicago Park District summer day camps & programs
eco-Andersonville
eco-Andersonville is an environmental initiative that promotes and encourages environmental, economic, and social sustainability to enhance the unique urban character and local commercial vitality of Andersonville.
40th Ward Traffic Circle Beautification
While neighborhood traffic circles have proven to be quite successful in making residential streets safer for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, the foliage that was originally planted can at times become overgrown. If you are a garden enthusiast and want to help beautify your block, feel free to prune the existing foliage or even add some [...]
Chicago Park District Special Event Permits
From the Chicago Park District’s Special Event Permit Application Process web page: Overview A Special Event Permit is required if your gathering has any of the following elements: 50 or more participants Use of amplified sound Any advertising or sponsorship activities Selling and/or distributing food, goods or merchandise (this includes exercise classes or boot camps) [...]
Chicago Green Office Challenge
A part of the Chicago Climate Action Plan, the Green Office Challenge is designed to help Chicago businesses and employees improve sustainability in the workplace and beyond. Join the Challenge to reduce energy, materials, and water consumption – and encourage your colleagues and peers to do the same. Demonstrate environmental leadership and help us make Chicago [...]
