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Family Camping is an opportunity for Chicago residents to camp-out overnight in Chicago parks. The program is designed with novice campers in mind. We provide programming including fishing, fire building, guided nature hikes and more. Staff onsite are available to help set up tents, lead programming and assist with logistics. Space is limited. Ages 6 […]
Open the doors of opportunity by attending orientation at Greater West Town's no-nonsense Wood Products Manufacturing Program. Start a challenging and rewarding job making cabinets and furniture with no debt. Training is at no cost to eligible low-income applicants. Job Placement services assure that you go straight into a job after the 15-week training! Entry […]
Ramblin’ Rose & The 290 East Ramblers will perform R/B & Blues, cover songs and originals, accompanied by guitar, bass guitar, drums, washboard, harmonica and/or keyboard.
Join ABI.Chicago & The Founder Institute for great networking at this Summer Social. Arrive within the first hour to benefit from the appetizers and happy hour drink specials. Meet local entrepreneurs and technology CEOs, and share your business ideas and aspirations with like-minded peers. There will also be mentors and graduates in attendance.
Need a job? We can help! Check out this excellent opportunity to study computerized inventory control, UPS & FedEx document preparation, and warehouse operations; earn a 10-hour OSHA safety card; and have the opportunity to become certified on forklift/reach truck/pallet jack. Training is at no cost to income-eligible applicants. Lifetime job placement services included. 88% placement […]
Are you struggling to pay your bills? Have you experienced a hardship (reduction/loss of income, separation/divorce, medical issues, death in the family, increase in expenses/loan payment, business venture failed, etc.)? Empower yourself by learning which resources may be available for you to lower your monthly mortgage payment and save your home from foreclosure. Learn what […]
Two days of family fun-filled celebration of the best of Puerto Rican music, art, food, dance, artisanry, children's activities with a Back-to-School Carnival. Come and enjoy brilliant interpretations of Puerto Rico's many music genres- salsa, bomba y plena, rap, and music jibara.
Learn a few dance moves and test them out to live music at SummerDance in the Parks! In collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Chicago SummerDance offers FREE dance lessons in neighborhood parks. Each SummerDance in the Parksevent features a different genre of dance instruction followed by two hours of live […]
The club focuses on Spanish pronunciation and grammar. Join us for activities highlighting the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries.
Enrollment is now open for: To the Moon, an After School Arts & Education Program Free of charge, To The Moon offers youth, ages 6-17, after school homework help, educational arts, healthy snacks, music and dance lessons, fashion design and more. Join us at the parent orientation to learn more and enroll this Tuesday, September […]
Moderator: La'Shon Anthony Panelists: TBD Join us to watch the movie and then participate in a discussion afterwards. Network with others in the life science, biomedical, and medtech communities too. This is also a fundraiser for the Henrietta Lacks Foundation. Dinner and beverages are included in the ticket price. This event is hosted by mHUB and organized by ABI.Chicago & CTI […]
Did you know that by completing one of LUCHA’s Homebuying Workshop’s you can receive a certificate that allows you to apply for down payment assistance on a home? On average, individuals who complete the workshop receive $13,000 in down payment assistance to put towards a new home. Come & learn the essentials to purchasing your […]
Come have fun and fish at the Chicago Park District Family Fish Fest! Aquatic-themed activities will include canoeing, fishing, live animal demonstrations and pond dipping. All ages are welcome with activities appropriate for the very young and for seasoned outdoors people. Registration is not required, but adult supervision is. Parents and guarians, please be sure […]
Join our free community yoga class instructed by Tywanna (Ari) Patrick; beginners welcome. Some yoga mats are available for use in class - please bring your own mat if you have one. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move, sit on the floor, stand up, etc. Participants should be 13 or older. Offered in […]
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Instructor: James Papademas, Industry Professor and Graduate Advisor at the Illinois Institute of Technology This tutorial provides an intermediate approach of the Python language. We’ll cover data centric approaches to build exciting and data driven apps quickly, efficiently and with effective formattable display options including graphical output! Topics include lists, dictionaries, iterators, lambdas, file IO […]
Join us for a discussion of The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk following the August book discussion.
El Rescate Basic Center provides services to youth ages 12 to 17 facing housing instability, including but not limited to those who have run away, have been kicked out, are in need of a safe space to stop by in, whose families are doubled up, or whose familes are living in shelter, transitional living program, […]
**Español abajo** LUCHA will be accepting Pre-Applications for LUCHA's newest affordable housing development, Tierra Linda Apartments! Staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist with the application process. *In-Person Applicants Only* Event Dates: (MULTIPLE DATES) Thursday, September 21st from 3-7 pm Saturday, September 23rd from 10 am- 2 pm Event Location: 1152 N. Christiana […]
Join the Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail for a unique urban camping experience on the Bloomingdale Trail, the heart of The 606. We'll set up at "Camp Bloomingdale", where the trail passes over St. Louis. Enjoy cooking out under the stars, s'mores, the CPD Astronomer, and waking up on the trail. This family camping night […]
Did you know that by completing one of LUCHA’s Homebuying Workshop’s you can receive a certificate that allows you to apply for down payment assistance on a home? On average, individuals who complete the workshop receive $13,000 in down payment assistance to put towards a new home. Come & learn the essentials to purchasing your […]
Join Chicago City of Learning and Create Your Path at the Back to School Jam Saturday, September 23! Free to all, this event will include hands-on activities exploring robotics, music, building, coding, writing, nature, art and more! Curated by youth serving organizations city-wide, this free festival of doing and making will be hosted at Jones College Prep with an hourly iPad Mini drawing from Noon to 4PM. Register and learn more at CCOL.io/CYP
Take your your doodles to next level! Come hang out with us, gets some drawing tips, and take home your own masterpiece. Refreshments & art supplies will be provided.
Local craftsman Jesus Dimas educates participants on the history of the piñata, and teaches participants how to decorate their own piñatas to take home! Registration Required.
During this fun craft you'll learn how to recreate Ye'kuana symbols using a simple printing technique, you'll also be introduced to some simple Spanish vocabulary. Durante este divertido proyecto de arte aprenderás a recrear los símbolos de Ye'kuana usando una técnica de impresión simple. También se le presentará un simple vocabulario español.
Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation Coasters For A Cause at Six Flags Great America Friday, September 29, Saturday, September 30 or Sunday, October 1, 2017 Tickets only $39.00 per person (includes FREE parking!) A portion of the tickets sold will be donated to Bickerdike. To order tickets: go to www.sixflags.com/greatamerica Enter BICKERDIKE2 as the Promo Code in upper right […]