Karen Winters - Chicago, IL

Mark you calendars for the following South Loop May events

May 16th
2nd Ward Open House
Alderman Bob Fioretti will hold an open house on
Monday May 16th, at 1319 S. State Street. The event will take place
from 3pm-7pm

May 17, 2011
Glessner House Museum
On the 17th Glessner House will host a lecture by
architectural historian Timothy Wittman entitled "Henry Hobson Richardson in the Landscape." The lecture begins at 7pm. Tickets are $10 per person. Reservations required - 312-326-1480. Glessner House Museum is located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue.

East-West University
East West University is sponsoring a Health Awareness Campaign, with a week of events, beginning on Tuesday, May 17th. The itenerary includes:

• Nutrition and Cooking demonstrations, (May 17)
• A Health Fair & Wellness Screenings (May 18)
• A Quarter-Marathon "Fun Race" in Grant Park (May 20)

For more information, visit the university's website at www.eastwest.edu. East-West University is located at 816 S. Michigan Avenue.

May 21, 2011
Greater South Loop Association
On Saturday, May 21st, the community organization will host it's monthly
meeting at the 1st District Police, Community Room, 1718 S. State Street.

May 26
Meet Me at the Movies
This month's featured film is From Here to Eternity." Join Jeffrey Jon Smith at the Sherwood Community Music School, 1312 S. Michigan Avenue to see this winner of 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The movie will begin at 6:30p. Tickets are $5.
*Proceeds go towards PDNA Sherwood Music Scholarship

A sure sign of spring in Chicago is the opening of our fantastic farmer's markets.

Shoppers have a chance to support local and regional farmers and, in turn, are rewarded with an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and baked goods.

If you live or work in the downtown area, here's the schedule of farmer's markets near you:

Tues
Museum of Contemporary Art
Jun 7 - Oct 25
Chicago & Mies van der Rohe
Every Tuesday
7 am - 3 pm

Plaza 300
Jul 5 - Sep 27
300 N. LaSalle
Every Tuesday
7 am - 2 pm

Federal Plaza
May 17 - Oct 25
Adams & Dearborn
Every Tuesday
7 am - 3 pm

Pritzker Park
Jun 14 - Sep 27
344 S. State
Every Tuesday
7 am to 3 pm

Wed
Two North Riverside
Jul 6 - Sep 28
2 N. Riverside
Every Wednesday
11 am - 7 pm

Thurs
Willis (Sears) Tower Plaza
Jun 16 - Oct 6
233 S. Wacker
Every Thursday
7 am - 3 pm

Sat
Printing House Row Park
Jun 11 - Oct 8
Dearborn & Polk
Every Saturday
7 am to 1 pm

Sun
Erie Street
Jun 12 - Oct 23
500 W. Erie
Every Sunday
8 am - 1 pm

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South Loop Neighbors and The Greater South Loop Association will host a 2nd and 3rd Ward Aldermanic Forum this Saturday, February 12th.  The event will be held at Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash from 9am-1pm.  

The 3rd Ward candidates will begin their debate at 9:00.   The 2nd Ward cadidates will begin at 11:00.  There will be a meet-and-greet period for all candidates and residents between the two debates.

 

The following candidates were invited and are expected to attend:

Jim Bosco - 2nd Ward
Melissa Callahan - 2nd Ward
Pat Dowell - 3rd Ward
Bob Fioretti  - 2nd Ward
Enrique Perez - 2nd Ward
Genita Robinson - 2nd Ward
Federico Sciammarella - 2nd Ward
Ebony Tillman - 3rd Ward

Come meet the candidates and ask the questions that are important to you as a resident or business owner in the 2nd and 3rd Wards.

 

          

 

 

 

Columbia College
Ludington Building
1104 S Wabash
Chicago, IL  60605

 

 

 

 

 

Residents in downtown Chicago are served by several community organizations. Monthly or bi-monthly meetings provide an opportunity for residents to hear about and voice their concerns about development, zoning, traffic and new businesses in the area. Small business owners attend and introduce themselves and their businesses to potential customers. The Alderman of the community will often be in attendance to meet with and hear from constituents. During the warmer months, community organizations sponsor a variety of festivals, concerts, dinners and art fairs. These events require a lot of effort, so volunteers are always welcome. It's a great way to serve the community while making new friends.

If you would like to become more involved in your community and connect with your neighbors, get involved in your local community organization. You can visit the following sites to find out about the communities they serve and to sign-up for their e-newsletters.

Fulton River District

Greater South Loop Association

New Eastside Association of Residents

Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance

River North Residents Association

South Loop Neighbors

Streeterville Organization of Active Residents

West Loop Community Organization

 

The South Loop Neighbors, (SLN), community
organization is in the process of planning their 2011 event series.  First on the schedule will be an Aldermanic Candidate Forum, co-sponsored by The Greater South Loop Association, (GSLA). 

The  Aldermanic Candidate Forum is scheduled for Saturday, February 12th, 9am-1pm, at Columbia College, 1104 S Wabash. 

All known candidates for the 2nd and 3rd Wards have been invited.  Most have already confirmed their attendance. Here is the list of invited candidates:

Second Ward Candidates:                           
Jim Bosco
Melissa Callahan
Robert Fioretti
Enrique Perez
Genita Robinson
Federico Sciammarella

Third Ward Candidates:
Pat Dowell
Ebony Tillman

 

Columbia College
1104 S Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605

 

 

 

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