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08/31/2009 |
Due to last week’s wet weather, volunteers are needed again this week to complete the current stage of work on the Winthrop Avenue Family Historical Garden.
The Chicago Department of Environment Greencorps Chicago program will be working with its crew and community volunteers to complete the garden’s footpaths with recycled alley pavers. Planting beds allowing for actual gardens and vegetable plots are not far behind.
Over three days last week, Greecorps and various community volunteers accomplished much: excavating & removing debris from additional footpaths, preparing substrate, and & laying bricks. With the two additional workdays this week, Wednesday, September 2 and Friday, September 4, we hope to complete the footpaths.
To help on either of these dates anytime between 10 am and 3pm, contact Joyce or Wally at Uptown United at 773-878-1064 or
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08/26/2009 |
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 Via the Regional Transportation Authority
The RTA will host a series of public hearings in August and September to discuss the 2010 budget, provide updates on state and federal capital funding and review recommended projects for RTA funding programs. During the public hearings, RTA Board members will offer opening remarks followed by RTA senior staff, who will conduct presentations. Attendees will have the opportunity to make public comments.
Meetings are open to the general public and are ADA accessible. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to attend a meeting or have questions, please call 312-913-3153 (TTY - 312-913-3111) at least 2 business days before the meeting. For more information, visit www.MovingBeyondCongestion.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2 – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Truman College (Student Cafeteria), 1145 W. Wilson Ave.
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08/26/2009 |
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 Via 23rd District Police
The Chicago Police Department’s 23rd District is hosting a blood drive.
When: Friday, August 28, 2009, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: 23rd District Community Room, 3608 N. Halsted
Walk-ins are welcome!
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08/21/2009 |
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 Via Uptown United
Volunteers are needed to help with work on the Winthrop Avenue Family Historical Garden during the last full week of August.
For three days -- Tuesday, 8/25, Wednesday, 8/26and Friday 8/28 -- the Chicago Department of Environment Greencorps Chicago program will be working with its crew and community volunteers to layout, excavate, prep, and fill in footpaths with pavers.
Planting beds allowing for actual gardens and vegetable plots are not far behind.
To help out on any of these three dates anytime between 10 am and 3pm, contact Wally Rozak at Uptown United at 773-878-1064 or
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The community garden has been named the Winthrop Avenue Family Historical Garden in recognition of the unique history of that block. In addition to transforming underutilized, landlocked lots into a community asset, the Garden serves as living marker of Uptown history. The 4600 block of Winthrop had been one of the few North Side areas in which African Americans were allowed to live due to restrictive land covenants. One bright spot is that the people that grew up & lived on that block were a very tight-knit extended family. A reunion of residents -- past and present -- is being planned for Saturday, September 12th. For a little more info on the block and the 2006 reunion, visit:http://www.compassrose.org/uptown/4600-Winthrop.html
The Garden represents a true community effort. Among the partners are NeighborSpace, the Department of Environment & Greencorps Chicago,Uptown United, Manske Dieckmann Thompson architects, 46th Ward Streets & Sanitation, Alderman Helen Shiller and Hitchcock Design Group. Additional volunteers from JP USA, Heartland Alliance, McCormick Boys & Girls Club, Alternatives Inc., Truman Square Neighbors, nearby condo associations, and of course, the extended Winthrop Avenue Family, have pitched-in regularly towards the progress on the site.
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08/13/2009 |
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Via the Department of Fleet Management
The Department of Fleet Management is hosting a "Doing Business with the Department of Fleet Management" vendor fair. This event is geared towards minority and woman-owned businesses. Current Fleet Management vendors and contractors will also be in attendance to discuss how M/W/DBE's play a meaningful role in their organizations.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network and consult with representatives from the Department of Procurement Services to learn how to become certified and do business with the City.
Attendees must RSVP to Michele Gamble at 312.742.3098. Download the registration form (.pdf).
WHEN: Tuesday, September 1, 2009
TIME: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Western Boulevard Vehicle Maintenance Facility, 5215 S Western Blvd.
Parking is available.
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