Reshaping Chicago Together

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RESHAPING CHICAGO TOGETHER • A CITYWIDE SUMMIT • TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011

Transforming Our City into the Most Physically Active in the Country

You are invited to imagine a Chicago where physical activity is a natural part of daily life for every person in every neighborhood.

Join us on Tuesday, July 19, at the UIC Forum to begin to make this vision real in our communities:

· Learn about tools, programs, and policies that work.

· Meet experts and organizations that are committed to this vision.

· Explore ways to remove barriers to physical activity in our city, especially in communities with few resources or fear of crime.

· Propose next steps for a blueprint to transform our neighborhoods.

· Build and expand partnerships committed to this new, healthier Chicago.

Let’s make this vision a reality together.

Learn more and register for this free event at http://go.uic.edu/ReshapingChicago

Sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science, funded by

the National Center for Research Resources (Award No. UL1RR029879), and supported in part by the

Sigmund Edelstone Fund of the Michael Reese Health Trust.

Englewood Summer Gardening Program Is Hiring

FYI

Openlands just found out that we will have funding from the state to run a Youth Conservation Corps program again this summer!! We are looking for someone in the community who must have a background in teaching and/or working with high school students and has experience or training in gardening and horticulture. The program has to start June 27^th with students, so please send me a resume by tomorrow at 10am if you are interested.

General Program Information:

This summer program will last 6 weeks starting June 27^th and will run through August 5^th. It will support school or community greening projects when schools are not in session (NOW!) and expose youth to employment opportunities in the greening industry. It is important that students work at their own school or home communities to make a positive impact that they will see on a regular basis. Openlands has been running summer youth employment programs for 12 years, incorporating current best practices and lessons learned.

Program Objectives

· provide summer jobs for Chicago youth in safe situations close to the students’ homes or at their school

· support outdoor learning landscapes at schools or provide skilled physical assistance to the adult managers of each neighborhood’s community gardens;

· increase students’ awareness of their own community and their desire to improve it

· promote positive inter-generational communication and respect;

· teach job readiness, team work, and good work and study habits;

· provide youth with a learning experience that broadens their horizons and opens their eyes to new possibilities for future schooling, careers and interests;

· youth will learn more about the natural environment all around them

Job Description – general:

• One Crew Leader will be hired to manage 10 students in community gardens or 15 students in a school site, 30 hours per week average
• Crew Leader will have to recruit, interview and hire students.
• 20 hours per week for youth because of summer heat and physical work
• Crew Leader training before program starts
• Youth orientation at beginning of program, training throughout the program

Julie Samuels
Outreach Coordinator

25 East Washington Street

Suite 1650

Chicago, IL 60602
T: 312.863.6256
F: 312.863.6251
jsamuels@openlands.org

openlands.org

61st Farmers Market

6100 S Blackstone Ave
(at 61st St)

Chicago, IL 60637

Our motto is "Connect with your food." Through the Market, we hope that our customers will connect with the farmers and producers of the food that they purchase, that they reconnect with their (often lost) food culture, and that they connect with one another. With over twenty vendors, the Market offers locally and sustainably grown, seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, bakery items, eggs and dairy products, prepared foods and flowers. In addition, every market day features educational activities for adults and children at the Market School, as well as chef demonstrations by Chicago chefs.

The 61st Street Farmers Market runs outdoors every Saturday (9am-2pm) from mid-May thru October. In November and December the Market continues indoors (10am-1pm) at the Experimental Station. The 61st Street Farmers Market accepts LINK and Senior Coupons.

If you would like to get involved, please send us an email at info@experimentalstation.org.

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DFSS Funded Delegate Agency Meeting

City of Chicago

Department of Family & Support Services

Youth Division DFSS Funded Delegate Agency Meeting

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Registration: 8:45 am

Seating 9:15 am

Meeting begins at 9:30 am

UIC Forum

725 W Roosevelt Rd.

Register via survey monkey by June 23, 2011

https://www.research.net/s/youthservicesdameetingjune2011

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Saint Sabina Rally and March

Bruss Company is Hiring 30 ppl June 16th

We will be taking 30 applications on Thursday morning, June 16th, at 8:00 a.m. at the Heartland Building, 1207 W. Leland Avenue, Chicago, IL.

We will take the applications of the first 30 people at the Heartland Building. We will not take any applications at the Bruss Plant.

Most individuals will be working in a production environment as a Food Handler.

These positions will be assigned specific responsibilities and could include any or all of the following:

Must be able to lift tubs of product up to 50 pounds; standing for 8 hours; frequent grasp, reach and pull;

Some positions could require continuous walking.

Conditions include a cold environment.

ALL individuals must be able to work any shift.

As always, we encourage Veterans, Minorities, Females, and the Disabled to apply.

EEO/M/F/V/D

We are not taking applications from former employees of Tyson Foods, The Bruss Company or IBP at this time.

South West Community AIDS Awareness Day!

Free HIV/AIDS Workshop & Testing

Open to Youth and Adults of all ages

**Free HIV/AIDS Confidential Testing**

Courtesy of South Shore Hospital

*****Workshop Presented by *****

Universal Family Connection Inc.

Free FOOD!!!!

June 20, 2011 ~4pm- 6pm

@ The South West Youth Collaborative ~6400 S. Kedzie Ave. Chicago 60629

For more info email Xavier Davis~ xdavis@swyc.org or Call 773-819-5033

The South West Community HIV/AIDS Awareness day is a community event leading up to National HIV testing Day on June 27, 2011. This event seeks to bring together people of all ages in a safe space to learn and discuss how to reduce the impact of the HIV/AIDS on the entire community regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, religion or culture. There will be rapid HIV testing provided by South Shore Hospital on a first come first serve basis from 4-6pm and HIV 101 workshops presented by Universal Family Connection Inc. The day is open to all community members regardless of age but youth are encouraged to attend. The day is hosted in collaboration with The Chicago Department of Family Support Services, Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5, The South West Youth Collaborative, and Universal Family Connection Inc.

Timuel Black remembers the New Deal

portoluz presents: WPA 2.0, a brand new deal Timuel Black remembers the New Deal with Reginald Robinson in a solo piano recital & Sharon Warner will read Gardeners of Dreams, a piece inspired by Tim Black this special event is at the Du Sable Museum of African American History 740 E. 56th place June 18th 2pm $5

About the program Where & When Date: Saturday June 18th Time: 2pm Location: DuSable Museum of African American History 740 E. 56th Place Timuel D. Black is known as Chicago's griot. He has spent his lifetime gathering the stories of Chicago's African-American community, documenting the great social movements, and working for peace and justice. Born in Alabama in 1918, Black came to Chicago's South Side with his family as part of Chicago's first wave of the Great Migration--when tens of thousands of African-Americans left the South. After serving with distinction in World War II, Black attended Roosevelt University and the University of Chicago. A teacher, social scientist and historian, Black played a leading role in the civil rights movement in Chicago and nationally, working closely with Dr. King. He is the author of countless articles and of Bridges of Memory, the oral history collection documenting the lives of African-Americans who came to Chicago in the first and second waves of the Great Migration. Mr. Black is currently at work on his own memoir. Reginald R. Robinson, born and raised in Chicago is a noted pianist/composer and an educator on ragtime music across the U.S. Reginald became interested in playing Ragtime while in 7th grade after a city funded arts program visited the school. The program was led by Jazz trumpeter Orbert Davis and covered many different styles from Beethoven to Miles Davis but Reginald paid close attention when the musicians talked about Ragtime and performed "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin. He had heard this melody coming from the ice cream trucks every summer but had never heard the song played as a serious piece of music on piano before. For Christmas that year his mother bought him a small electronic keyboard in which he began to teach himself how to play. In 2004, Reginald received "the genius" fellowship Grant from the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for his innovation in Ragtime music ! Timuel Black's talk will be followed by a solo piano recital by Reginald Robinson. Writer Sharon Warner will read Gardeners of Dreams to open the program. Special guest : Sharon F. Warner is a writer of diverse interests and experience. Her work has been published in 3 countries, and of course, online. She has been part of the Neighborhood Writing Alliance since 1997, and her work has appeared in the Journal of Ordinary Thought since that time. "Gardeners of Dreams" was inspired by remarks made by Timuel Black at an Edible Activism workshop at the Artistic Garden in Hyde Park. portoluz acknowledges the generous support of this program by The Joyce Foundation, Dr. Carol Adams and the Du Sable Museum of African American History. We are pleased to acknowledge and give additional thanks to: Susan Klonsky, Sue Eleuterio, Rachael Hudak and Tracey Williams for their curatorial and pr

Open House, Cookout and Trolley Ride

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• June 25, 2011, 12–4 pm
• 2601 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL 60629
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Chicago Neighborhood Stabilization Program Presents :
“Homeownership in The Summertime” Affordable & Energy Efficient Homes in the Chicago Lawn Community

You are cordially invited to attend an Open House, Cook Out, and Trolley Ride

Saturday, June 25, 2011
12 pm to 4 pm
2601 West 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60629

Free introduction to home buying classes will be available at 2601 West 63rd St. throughout the event. Se habla espanol

Buyer Incentives with All NSP Properties
1. Purchase home with $1,000 or 1% down payment
2. Newly rehabbed homes (Move-in ready)
3. Energy efficient appliances
4. Closing cost paid up to 3%
5. Developer’s limited warranty for one year

Neighborhood Highlights?
Nearby vibrant commercial district?
Near Marquette and Gage Park?
Easy access to public transportation?
Near quality schools

City of Chicago Neighborhood Stabilization Program
http://www.chicagonsp.org

For more information, click here.

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Community Organizer Video Contest

Midwest Academy Community Organizer Video Contest Today we are excited to kick off the Midwest Academy Community Organizer Video Contest. With a flick of the lights, a push of your camera phone button you could win our Grand Prize - a free training for three folks from your organization to the Advanced Strategy Seminar. High production quality not required! Do it on your cell phone, flip camera or whatever means you'd like. Have fun and win a Midwest Academy training!! ____________________________________________________________________________ PRIZES Grand prize: Will consist of training and accommodations (food and lodging) for 3 individuals from one organization at the Midwest Academy Advanced Strategy Seminar to be held at Maritime Institute of Technology, Linthicum Heights, Maryland on September 14-16, 2011. Second prize: Will be a $500 discount for 3 people ($1500 total) from one organization to attend the Midwest Academy Advanced Strategy Seminar. Third prize: Will consist of a $200 credit to any Midwest Academy Training in 2011 or 2012, and will be awarded to up to ten organizations. Submit your video today! Create a video telling us why your organization should win the free Midwest Academy Advanced Strategy training. Judges will look for: * How original/creative/entertaining is your Video Submission? * How well do you explain why your issue campaign or organization can benefit from the Midwest Academy Advanced Strategy Seminar? * Does your Video Submission inspire others to attend a Midwest Academy Training? Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes. Example contest video created by the United States Student Association Click here to submit your video ___________________________________________________ Midwest Academy Advanced Strategy Seminar In this seminar, participants will explore the elements of an effective strategy, and apply them to an actual issue campaign that their organization is undertaking. This seminar is aimed at experienced organizers who are responsible for leading winning issue campaigns at the neighborhood, city, state or national levels. More than one staff person from an organization may attend at a discounted rate in order to work together. Spend three days researching and refining your organization's campaign strategy. Hear about the strategic work that went into recent issue campaign victories. Learn how to look for potential openings to advance your organizations agenda. Develop a specific plan for your campaign, with feedback from peers, Midwest Academy staff and special guests who have led successful campaigns in the past. Leave with a blueprint for action. To learn more about the Midwest Academy Advanced Seminar click here. ____________________________________________________________________________ To enter the contest, get more information or read contest rules click here.

YMCA to host summer technology camp

This free program is open to high school students who are interested in an interactive digital technology experience. Enjoy field trips and have fun learning about social media, audio engineering, video game creation, mobile app development and more.

Dates: July 5-August 26
Times: Monday-Thursday
10am-2pm.

Visit www.ymcabla.org to apply. Interviews have already begun, but applications are being accepted until Friday, June 17, 2011.

For more information, be sure to contact Tequilla Lopez at 773-326-2557 or at tlopez@ymcachicago.org.

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CPL Summer Reading Program Begins!

A Musical Mystery

Date: Wed. June 15, 2011

Time: 4:30 pm

Location:
West Lawn Library
4020 W. 63rd Street
60629

About this event:
An introduction to orchestras and make a simple horn to take home. For Ages 7 and up. For questions or registration, please call 312-747-7381.

Puerto Rican Day Parade

Date: Jun 18, 2011

Hours: Starts @ 12 Noon

Location: Downtown Chicago
Columbus Dr. & Balbo Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605

Admission: FREE