Sherwood, The Community Music School at Columbia College Chicago

Mental Health Support Group

GROW in Illinois Community Mental Health Support Group

 

When: February 17, 2011–December 31, 2012, 4–6 pm
Where: 6120 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL


GROW offers a weekly 12-step support group program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, difficulties coping, addictions. Meetings are anonymous, free, confidential, open to all. Group meets every Thursday at 4:00 PM at the Chicago Lawn Library, 6120 S. Kedzie Ave. For more information about this group please call the area fieldworker at 773-771-3431.

Please visit GROW's website at www.growinamerica.org

Englewood Back to School Parade

Englewood Back to School Parade - "Preserving the Legacy...Preparing the Future!"

5700 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60621

August 27, 2011, 10 am–3 pm

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Join community residents, stakeholders and organization for the 51st Annual Englewood Back to School Parade! The purpose of the parade is to promote and support education. Join us as we encourage youth to stay in school and inspire adults to return to school. This year's theme is "Preserving the Legacy...Preparing the Future! Interested in participating in the parade? Email englebsp@yahoo.com or call 773-314-7060.

Come out and enjoy one of the longest lasting traditions in Englewood and show our students your

Support the CPS "Back to School" Supply Drive!

CPS is currently sponsoring its annual "Back to School" supply drive. Below you will find the many ways to help CPS with the annual campaign.

Kits for Kidz

Through SchooKidz Inc., a Kits for Kidz program, donors have the opportunity to purchase essential school supplies—pens, pencils, glue and folders—to benefit the district’s homeless students. Kits range from between $11-$18, and are needed for students in all grade levels. Purchase a kit today and make a difference in one student's life for an entire school year.

Uniforms and school supplies

Donations to our general supply drive will buy uniforms and school supplies for CPS students. Donate today .

Children First Fund

If you would like to make a monetary contribution to help purchase  uniforms and supplies, please send a check payable to the “Children First Fund,” CPS’ 501c3 organization .  In the memo section of the check write “Uniform and Supply Drive” and mail it with a note describing your intentions to:

Children First Fund
Uniform & Supply Drive
125 S. Clark Street, 11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

School supply in-kind donations

 If you have school supplies than can be easily transported, call 773-553-1545 to arrange for delivery.  See a general list of school supplies.

Contact us

Questions? Contact External Affairs and Partnerships at 773-553-1540.

SummerDance in the Parks - Swing

Date: 08/03/11
Start Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schedule Notes: Dance Lessons w/ Big City Swing: 6-7pm
Live Music from Lesley Byers and the Jazz Cats: 7-9pm

Cost: free
Location : Ping Tom Memorial Park 

300 W. 19th St 
Chicago, 60616 
312.746.5962

SummerDance In The Parks -Come glide across the dance floor at any ofthe four satellite locations of this popular downtown dance lesson event!

Dance Performances - There are many types of and many ways to experience dance in the parks. Modern, Salsa, African, Two-Step, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Praise, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Steppers sets, Dance Card, Kraft Kids Groove-A-Thon and more.

Englewood Jazz Festival

12th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival


Will take place on September, 17 2011


Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St


Chicago, IL


Rain or Shine




This Festival is FREE and committed to showcasing the many talented musicians that call Englewood and Chicago home.
The Englewood Jazz Festival is produced by Live The Spirit Residency and sponsored by 17th Ward Alderman Latasha Thomas, 6th Ward Alderman Freddrenna Lyle, State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins, and 16th Ward Alderman Jo Ann Thompson.  The Festival is made possible by the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, The Oppenheimer Family Foundation, Chicago Park District, Senator Donne E. Trotter, Dawk Publishing, and Chicago Creative Arts Online. This project is partially supported by a CityArts Program grant from the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs.

Movies in the Parks

Movies in the Parks - Straight No Chaser: Thelonious Monk (PG-13)

Underwritten by South Shore Cultural Center

Date: 08/03/11
Start Time: 8:15 PM
Schedule Notes: All movies begin at dusk.
Cost: FREE
Location : South Shore Cultural Center

7059 S. South Shore Dr. 
Chicago, 60649 
773.256.0149

 The 2011 Movies in the Parks season is in progress! Charter One is proud to present over 175 movies in parks all across Chicago.

Click here to download a PDF of our full schedule.

ALL MOVIES ARE FREE AND BEGIN AT DUSK ...you bring the snacks, we'll bring the stars...

Patrons can call the Movies in the Parks hotline for daily listings and updated weather-related cancellations at 312-742-1134.

SILVER FORK PROGRAM

SILVER FORK PROGRAM INTERVIEWS

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EVENT DATE
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION
Center on Halsted 3656 North Halsted

DESCRIPTION

 

Silver Fork is a 12-week culinary arts program at Center on Halsted featuring a blended training of culinary skills, restaurant knowledge and job readiness skills. Graduate with the knowledge, skills and assistance to start (or restart) a career in culinary arts.

Upon Completion of this program each participant will recieve the following:

•  Illinois BASSET (alcohol service) certification
•  Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager certification
•  The chance to put your skills to work by providing catering
    at select Center on Halsted events.
•  $350 upon successful competition.
•  Job placement assistance from our Employment Specialist.

A new 12-week course begins August, 30, 2011. Classes will be held:

•  Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm
•  Wednesdays, 1pm - 6pm
•  Thursdays, 1pm - 6pm

To learn more and to apply for the Silver Fork Program, you must attend one of two Silver Fork Orientations:

DATE: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre

Or

DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2011
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre

Individuals arriving late will NOT be considered for the program. Applications/interviews will be conducted immediately following Orientation.

Please bring the following to the Silver Fork Orientation:
1.  Photo ID  
2.  Social Security Card
3.  Proof of eligibility (documentation of income, public benefits (Link or
     SNAP), homelessness, or disability)

Eligible participants must be 18 or over, currently unemployed or meet income requirements and live in one of the following neighborhoods: Albany Park, Auburn Gresham, Austin, Brighton Park, Cicero, East Garfield Park, Englewood, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Maywood, North Lawndale, Pilsen-Little Village, Rogers Park, Roseland, South Shore, West Chicago, West Garfield Park or Woodlawn.

PRICE
FREE to anyone who meets the requirements previously stated.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Silver Fork, contact: Kyle Kaufman at 773.472.6469 X 441 orkkaufman@centeronhalsted.org.

Movies in the Parks

Movies in the Parks - Shrek Forever After (PG)

Date: 08/01/11
Start Time: 8:15 PM 
Schedule Notes: All movies begin at dusk.
Cost: FREE 
Location : Kenwood Community Park

1330 E. 50th St. 

Chicago, 60615 
312.747.6286

The 2011 Movies in the Parks season is in progress! Charter One is proud to present over 175 movies in parks all across Chicago.

Click here to download a PDF of our full schedule.

ALL MOVIES ARE FREE AND BEGIN AT DUSK ...you bring the snacks, we'll bring the stars...

Patrons can call the Movies in the Parks hotline for daily listings and updated weather-related cancellations at 312-742-1134.