Via the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

The largest 'green', environmental sustainability event is coming to Chicago again for just two days! Join Andersonville Chamber and Development Corporation staff and local businesses at Green Festival on May 16 & 17 at Navy Pier. At Chicago Green Festival, visit the more than 350 diverse local and national green businesses and learn from the nearly 150 renowned panelists and speakers. Staff will be speaking at these panels in the Community Action Center area.  For more information, visit www.greenfestivals.org/chicago. 

Via Chicago Cares

Register today for Chicago's Largest Day of Service: the 16th Annual Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon!

Are you ready to revitalize our city's public schools and show your commitment (or the commitment of your company, church, alumni group, book club, block club or PTA) to strengthening our community? Join us on Saturday, June 13, as 8,000 volunteers transform 40 schools into better, brighter learning environments for more than 30,000 Chicago students. Learn more about all the ways you can participate in Serve-a-thon.

Monday, May 11, 7pm
Truman College Cafeteria, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.

Join Rep. Harris, Sen. Steans, Ald. Schulter, Ald. Shiller and Ald. Smith to hear an update on the progress of the four Public Safety Working Groups created at the last meeting and hear presentations from local social service providers to gain knowledge of their services and activities in the community. For more information contact Rep. Harris (773) 348-3434 or Sen. Steans (773) 769-1717