Local Events
February 2012
Have a HEART Breakfast FOOD DRIVE!
Wednesday 02/1/12 - 02/29/12
CONTACT or for more information:
600 W. Fullerton Parkway
Chicago, IL 60614
773.549.6111
lpsinfo@lpsonline.org
On some mornings when you walk into LPCS, you are greeted by the smell of pancakes and cooking bacon. Several times a month, guests are treated to breakfast provided by volunteers. Sometimes it is as simple as bagels and fruit, and sometimes as fancy as bacon, danishes, and egg scrambles. On days when there is no volunteer group, LPCS provides breakfast for our guests, typically cereal and coffee. As you can imagine, it takes quite a bit of each of those things to feed 35 people each morning and that is why last February, LPCS teamed up with the Clark Street SSA and several businesses on Clark Street to hold a breakfast food drive to collect cereal, coffee, sugar, non-dairy creamer, and other non-perishable breakfast items. This year, we are thrilled to be teaming up with even more businesses for our month-long breakfast food drive.
The following businesses are even offering a discount with a donation!
Abeille Beauty--10% off of a haircut
Cycle Smithy--10% off of any 2012 bike
Frankie's On the Park--10% off your purchase
Holtzmann's--25% off in-store merchandise
New Balance Chicago--10% off your purchase
Chicago Restaurant Week 2012!
Friday 02/17/12 - 02/26/12
Chicago Restaurant Week celebrates Chicago's finest culinary talents by offering a special 3 course prix fixe dinner menu for only $33, some are even dinner for 2 for $33!
Take advantage of the Prix Fixe menu at any 3 of these Chicago hot spots during Restaurant Week, send us your receipts & get a $50 Northalsted Gift Card!
Renowned chefs cooking gourmet meals at delectable prices.
Seven fabulous restaurants on Halsted are participating:
♦ D.S. Tequila Co.
♦ Halsted's Bar & Grill
♦ Hearty
♦ Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
♦ Minibar
♦ Taverna 750
♦ Yoshi's Cafe
One free gift card per person. Must send receipts and self addressed envelope to Northalsted Business Alliance, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613 by March 10, 2012.
For a full list of menus visit www.eatitupchicago.com.
Special Offer to Lakeview Neighbors: Comedy Sportz Buy 1 Ticket Get 1 FREE!
Wednesday 02/22/12 - 02/29/12
929 W. Belmont
The ComedySportz Theater
Special Offer for Our Lakeview Neighbors Now Through February 29th BUY 1 TICKET GET 1 FREE to ANY Comedy Sportz Show!
Chicago's longest running all ages improv show! two tickets for $22 with Special Code: LAKEVIEW (Good through Feb. 29th)
773.549.8080 www.ComedySportzChicago.com
SHOE DRIVE!
Wednesday 02/22/12 - 03/30/12
3759 N. Ravenswood Ave #226A
WalkJogRun
WalkJogRun.net is organizing a shoe drive to benefit Share Your Soles, a non profit organization dedicated to bringing shoes to those in need throughout the world.
please donate any gently worn shoes or sneakers. For some recipients, it will be their first pair!
Drop Off: Monday-Friday 9AM - 5PM at WalkJogRun 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave #226A Chicago, IL 60613 773.697.3286 or Caitlin@walkjogrun.net
Business & Economic Opportunities with the Illinois Lottery
Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3215 N. Sheffield
Leona's Restaurant
Are you a business owner interested in increasing traffic at your store and boosting sales? Learn how to put the powerful force of the Illinois Lottery brand to work for you while benefitting your community.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP is required to Jovanna Levy 312.368.5830 Jovanna.Levy@northstarlottery.net
ON THE RED CARPET Oscar Party 2012
Sunday 6:00 PM
322 W. Armitage Ave.
Park West Theater
Presented by Nielsen, our 2012 On the Red Carpet Oscar Party will be our biggest party yet, as we transform the Park West theater into Chicago's premier Academy Awards hot spot. Walk the red carpet and chat with our special guest correspondent as we broadcast live in the Park West, courtesy of MINI of Chicago.
Enjoy cocktails and a full buffet dinner from Entertaining Company, complete with gourmet popcorn and candy for the big show.
6:00pm: Doors Open for our Live Red Carpet Arrival, Courtesy of MINI of Chicago
7:00pm: Academy Awards Telecast
9:00pm: Silent Auction Ends
This year's party will feature a silent auction worth over $25,000 of trips, packages and prizes! All guests will have a chance to bid on over 40 silent auction items, including:
-Trips to New York City, Miami, New Orleans and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
-Chicago hotel, dinner and performance packages
-Concert and theater tickets
-Wine collections and tastings
-Dinner, shopping and personal services
For those who would rather try their luck on a raffle ticket, we're saving some of our best items for a raffle, with the winners to be announced at the party! Tickets are available for $5 apiece, or 5 for $20 at surrounding bars and restaurants throughout the month of February.
Grand Prize: Weekend in the Capitol City! Roundtrip airfare to Washington, DC, a 2 night stay at the Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel and dinner at Art Smith's Art and Soul. ($1650 Value)
2nd Prize: Chicago Staycation! 2 night stay at The James Hotel, Chicago, 2 tickets to the Paris Opera Ballet at the Harris Theater for Music + Dance and dinner at Fleming's Prime Steak House. (Value $550)
Think you know who is going to walk home with an Oscar? Submit your ballot for a chance to win a cash prize at On the Red Carpet! All guests will have a chance to submit a ballot for our Predict-the-Winner contest. Ballots will be available for $10 at registration and the person with the most correct picks will split the pot with Center on Halsted!
Want to participate but can't attend the party? You can purchase and complete a ballot online for your chance to win!
Contact Jacob Kosior, Director of Special Events & Volunteers, at jkosior@centeronhalsted.org or by calling 773.661.0788 for more information.
To sponsor On the Red Carpet, contact Ron Wittman, Director of Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships, at rwittman@centeronhalsted.org or by calling 773.661.0769.
No physical tickets will be mailed for this event. Tickets will be held at the door.
Tickets are non-refundable and seating is limited.
Garage parking is available half a block away from the Park West at 2036 N. Clark St.
Street parking is available on Lincoln Ave, Armitage Ave, and Clark Street.
All but $55 of each $125 Celebrity and $75 Producer ticket is tax-deductible.
$30 Paparazzi tickets are not tax-deductible.
Center on Halsted is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization in Illinois.
Annual Wrigley Field Community Meeting
Monday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
850 W. Addison St.
23rd District Police Station
Community Room
St. Joseph Hospital's Day of the Dance!
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
322 W. Armitage Ave.
Park West
St. Joseph Hospital is sponsoring Day of the Dance, a Spirit of Women program. Bring your friends and family to dance, learn simple ways to stay healthy, enjoy music, participate in health, and be inspired to change your life! ALso, enjoy a special appearance by "The Biggest Loser" contestants, Jerry and Estella Hayes.
Wine, juice, soft drinks and appetizers will be served. Grand prize raffle worth $500; prizes include an XBOX360 plus Kinect with Dance Central and Kinect Sports, a day spa package, and other prizes.
Admission is $25. Register early - space is limited!
swanner@reshealthcare.org
March 2012
Cyber-Bullying Seminar
Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Conred Sulzer Regional Library
Lerner Auditorium
4455 N. Lincoln
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez's Office in conjunction with the Chicago Police Department will be sponsoring an informational seminar on cyber-bullying. Topics include: prevention and action. Light refreshments will be served.
R.S.V.P. by February 27, 2012 to 773.334.4066 or at gina.ceh@cookcountyil.gov
NPN's 4th Annual Wake Up and Boogie Down Family Festival at the Cubby Bear!
Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1059 W. Addison
The Cubby Bear
-Live musical performances by The Happiness Club and Bubbles Academy
-Rock N Roll Makeovers, Arts and Crafts, Games
-Healthy and fun snacks for parents and kids: Eli's Cheesecake, Uncle Sammy's, Kim and Scott's Gourmet Pretzels, and much much more!
-Awesome Raffle packages sponsored by On the Go Chicago
-Dancing with Hubbard Street Dance Company teaching artists
-Special Tot Zone with activities and fun from The Little Gym of Chicago
-Non stop fun and give aways for the whole family!
-Fantastic photos for attendees by Shay Feeney Photography
Buy tickets at NPNparents.org/events/379
State Rep. Feigenholtz's Job Seekers Workshop
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4646 N. Marine
Weiss Memorial Hospital Auditorium
The Illinois Department of Employment Security will share resume preparation and networking tips, key interviewing skills and how to handle commonly asked questions during an interview, followed by a workshop by the Chicago Workforce Center entitled Empower Your Job Search with Social Media and Networking to help job seekers of all skill levels learn how to use social media in the job search process.
Attendees will also learn how to use online databases, such as Illinois Work Net and Illinois Job Link, to find jobs matching their specific qualifications and skills.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Feigenholtz's office at (773) 296-4141 or sara@staterepsara.com.
City of Chicago's 175th Birthday Party!
Sunday
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago History Museum
Free admission to the museum for Illinois residents during the celebration 12PM-5PM.
North and Clark Cafe located in the museum lobby will sell hot dogs for $1.75 in honor of Chicago's 175th Birthday! Chips and fries are also available for an extra cost.
Chicago's Bleeding Heart Bakery will design a special commemorative cake highlighting all that is special about Chicago. The cake will be served at the party and at Lakeview Pantry located at 1351 W. Belmont. Party attendees will recieve a free piece of cake!
The City birthday celebration will feature readings from children who have participated in an essay contest about the city's first settler and founder, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable.
The party will also feature musical performances and additional activities for children.
Following the brief program and beginning at 3:30PM, the Museum's auditorium will host a 4-star Panel discussion exploring Chicago's identity from the perspective of fields such as architecture, food, literature, the arts and its neighborhoods.
Casimir Pulaski Day
Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day. PLEASE NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.
Evening in Bloom! ...at Navy Pier
Friday 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
600 E. Grand Ave
Navy Pier
Festival Hall
Join us for an unforgettable evening of flowers, fashion and fun! Evening in Bloom is your chance to get a sneak peek at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show while aupporting local enviromental charities.
-Global cuisine
-Fine Wines and Cocktails
-Lush theme gardens
-Live fashion show
-A chance to meet the cast of Days of Our Lives
Tickets $125 per person ($75 of each ticket will be donated to the organization of your choice!)
Purchase Tickets Online at www.ChicagoFlower.com
The Evening in Bloom benefits Chicago Gateway Green and Friends of the Parks.
Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier
Saturday 03/10/12 10:00 AM - 03/18/12 8:00 PM
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Hort Couture: Flowers and fashion have a lot in common. Vibrant colors. Rich textures. The power to inspire and make jaws drop. This year at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, the worlds of fashion and horticulture will collide, creating an experience that rivals the hottest runway show or A-list after party.
-Featured Gardens
-Meet the Garden Girls
-Marketplace
-Garden Gourmet
-Seminars and Workshops
-Kid's Activity Garden
-Photography Competition
Tickets for the 2012 Chicago Flower and Garden Show are now available. Tickets purchased online are offered with no service fees. Order your tickets online at www.chicagoflower.com and recieve $2.00 off box office price. (Use special code = CLMA12)
State Rep. Feigenholtz's College Financing Seminar
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
3252 N. Broadway
Nettelhorst Elementary School Auditorium
Accessible via Aldine St. entrance
Chicago State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz is hosting a college financial aid seminar! The event is co-hosted by the Nettelhorst Community Group and facilitated by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). ISAC guides parents and students through the college financing project, providing assistance and resources to students of all ages.
Focusing on parents of elementary and middle school aged children, ISAC representatives will give an overview of the financial planning timeline, the types of aid available, college access program, the FAFSA application process, saving plans, and aid opportunities through government and private sources. There are a number of ways to alternatively lower the cost of higher education, such as taking high school advance placement courses for credit or considering colleges that offer a locked tuition rate.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Feigenholtz's constituent services office at 773 296 4141 or sara@staterepsara.com
St. Paddy's 5K Run/Walk 8K Run & Leprechaun Leap
Sunday 10:00 AM
2430 N. Cannon Dr. (Cannon Dr. & Fullerton)
Officially title the "St. Paddy's 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Irish-American Heritage Center featuring the Special Olympics Chicago 8K Run," also new in this year will be a post-run/walk party at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum with live music, awards and prizes, and where participants of legal age will be treated to a complimentary beer.
As in the past, participants are encouraged to don green attire as there will be awards for the most innovative garb. The event will also feature the Leprechaun Leap, a fun-filled kids' dash that's popular with children and families.
Themed Be Seen ... Be Green, this popular spring running event celebrates the Emerald Isle as well as St. Patrick's Day (officially March 17).
Participation at this year's St. Paddy's 5K/8K is limited to 5,000, so hurry and register today!
Whether you're new to running or an avid runner, race photos are a great way to remember the 2012 St. Paddy's Run. PBC Sports Photography are the official photographers of this year's race. Check back approximately 72 hours after the finish of the race to see your photos. Photos can be accessed by both bib number and last name.
Pre-Registration: $30
Race Day (Competitive, Fun Run & Walk): $35
Leprechaun Leap (Ages 10 and Under): FREE (T-Shirt $8 In Advance/$10 Race Day)
This is a USATF certified 5K & 8K course run out and back on bike paths along Chicago's scenic lakefront. The start and finish areas are near Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park.
May 2012
Memorial Day
Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. PLEASE NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.
June 2012
Chicago PRIDE FEST!
Friday 06/22/12 3:00 PM - 06/23/12 10:00 PM
Join the North Halsted Business Alliance for the 2012 Chicago Pride Fest - the midwest's largest and best celebration of Gay Pride. For more information please call 773-883-0500
July 2012
Independence Day
Wednesday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day. PLEASE NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.
September 2012
Labor Day
Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Labor Day. PLEASE NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.
October 2012
Columbus Day
Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. PLEASE NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.
November 2012
Veterans' Day
Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day. PLEASE NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.
Thanksgiving
Thursday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. PLEASE NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.
December 2012
Christmas
Tuesday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Christmas. PLEASE NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.