Children's Library Orientation

Date: Thu. October 13, 2011


Time: 3:00 pm

Location:
West Englewood
1745 W. 63rd Street
60636

About this event:
Whether you are a new library card holder, haven’t been to the library in a while or just want to find out what your library can offer you, the West Englewood Branch Library invites you to an informative orientation where you will discover the library’s newest offerings.

Registration:
Register at the Front Desk or by calling 312-747-3481

After School Program Fest 2011

 A free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs!

Saturday October 1, 2011 

John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club 

6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637,  

1pm to 4pm  

   CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to attend.  

Free Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California 

and

1210 W. 78th Pl.

– St. Sabina Rectory. 

To reserve a seat on a bus email your name, phone number, and the site you wish to get on the bus to yrcregion5communitycouncil@gmail.com or leave the info in a phone message at 773-476-3534 ext 245. Buses will leave 12:30pm and return no later than 6pm. Seating is limited so hurry!

Join us Rain or Shine!  If it rains we will move activities inside to the  gym.

After School Program Fest 2011

Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 presents After School Program Fest 2011; a free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs across the region. The community is invited out on Saturday October 1, 2011, to the John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club, located at 6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637, from 1pm to 4pm for a day filled with entertainment, fun, and giveaways.  Join us RAIN OR SHINE! This event will be moved indoor to the gym if it rains.

Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California  and St. Sabina Church located at 7909 S. Racine  60620.  CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to  attend. 
For more information contact Xavier Davis by email xdavis@swyc.org  or phone 773-819-5033.

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.