AUGUST 15 – 16
The 34th Oak Park Avenue-Lake Arts & Crafts Show to be presented by American Society of Artists, a national membership organization, and hosted by the Park District of Oak Park will be held Friday, August 15th from 11AM to 7PM and Saturday, August 16th from 9:30AM to 5PM. Scoville Park is conveniently located at Oak Park Avenue and Lake Street in Oak Park, IL. Artists and craftartists from 9 states across the nation will join with talented area artists and craftartists to present a fascinating variety of work ranging from oil, watercolor and acrylic painting, photography, pottery and woodworking to miniature sculpture, fabric crafts, artwear, glassworks and even record bowls plus much more. For more information, call (312) 751-2500 or (847) 991-4748 or visit www.americansocietyofartists.org.
AUGUST 15 – 17
The 2008 Chicago Air and Water Show celebrates 50 years with three days of daredevil thrills in the air and on the water at North Avenue Beach and along Chicago’s magnificent lakefront August 15th to 17th. The 50th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show presented by Shell Oil Products U.S. and the City of Chicago promises to be like no other. For the first time there will be a Friday night show and evening concert at North Avenue Beach. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team will headline. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will kick-off the festivities at 3PM on Friday, August 15th, which a free concert immediately following at the North Avenue Beach Boat House. The night show will conclude at 9PM with a spectacular fireworks display. On Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th, the water show begins at 9AM and the air show runs from 11AM to 4PM both days. Fore more information, call the Mayor’s Office of Special Events at (312) 744-3315 or visit www.chicagoairandwatershow.us.
AUGUST 16
The Monroe Street Church of Christ, 3300W. Monroe, presents the School Supply
Giveaway, Saturday, August 16th from 10AM to 2PM. Children in grades 1thru 12 should bring their report cards to receive pencils, folders, pens, scissors, paper, spiral notebooks and crayons. All items will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. *****Two children per family, per household*****
AUGUST 16
Skip Griparis, popular Zanies headliner/Monte from Major League, presents The Nine Lives of Skip Grip!, a groundbreaking autobiographical play with music, on Saturday, August 16th at 8PM at the LaGrange Theater, 80 S. LaGrange Road in LaGrange, IL. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.rollingmojocomedy.com, email info@lagrangetheater.com or call (708) 579-2173.
AUGUST 17
Summertime is the ideal time to discover the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University. The park includes twenty-six sculptures by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including significant works by Mark diSuvero, Mary Miss, Bruce Nauman, Martin Puryear, and Richard Hunt located along pathways on the university grounds. A free guided tour of the south section of the park will take place on Sunday, August 17th at 2PM. Visitors are asked to gather on the patio off the Hall of Governors. Comfortable footwear is recommended for the 1.5 mile walking tour, which occasionally includes uneven paths. The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University is open from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year. GSU is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Visit www.govst.edu/sculpture for more information about the park, its programs, and opportunities for participation or call (708) 534-4486 to speak to staff.
AUGUST 18
Elgin Community College’s child care center will begin offering evening child care and a homework club starting Monday, August 18th. The new services allow ECC students to have a safe, convenient and dependable child care option while attending evening classes. The service also is open to ECC employees. Registration is underway to enroll in the new services, which will be held from 5 to 9PM, Monday through Thursday. Evening child care will be open to children ages 3 to 6, and activities will involve arts, crafts, stories and songs. A light snack also will be provided at the child care center, located in Room 150 in the college’s Health and Business Technology Center on the Main Campus, at 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin. The homework club will be open to children ages 6 to 12. The center will provide a quiet, structured environment for those children to do their homework. Upon registration, parents have the option of dropping their child into the center at any time or scheduling a regular time to drop off or pick up their child. This option provides students the convenience of using the college’s evening program when they need it most. The cost of the services is $4.50 per hour, per child. In addition to the hourly fee, there is either a $50 registration fee for drop-in service or $20 registration fee for scheduled care. The service ends Thursday, December 11th. The child care center also offers daytime child care for infants 6 weeks to 2 years old and for children ages 2 to 5. For more information about ECC’s child care program or to register, call (847) 214-7376 or visit www.elgin.edu/childcare.
AUGUST 20
Join us for the premiere of “It Takes a Village” written and directed by Chicago's very own, Ametra Gibson-Self, affectionately known as "Moopy." The feature film was shot in Chicago this past March and was selected for Community Day at the ICE Theater Chatham 14, 210 W. 87th Street in Chicago. The movie will screen on Wednesday, August 20th at 7:30PM (tickets are $5) and Thursday, August 21st (show times and prices for August 21st will be updated on our website www.moopyvisionmovies.com).
AUGUST 23
AKAzaar 2008 "A Community Fair" will take place on Saturday, August 23rd at Homan Square Community Center, 3517 West Arthington Street in Chicago, IL from 11AM to 3PM. This is a free community event for the ENTIRE family! AKAzaar is a family oriented event focused on informing attendees of the services and resources available to them in the areas of health, personal finance, real estate, and starting their own business. We will also offer a variety of health screenings, workshops, and an opportunity to browse our vendor area for the latest fashion accessory, piece of jewelry, or eco-friendly candle. We have lots of fun activities for the children, including a Moon Bounce and free school supplies; and great raffle prizes, including gas cards and movie passes!!! Come out and enjoy a relaxing event and have a little lunch on us! AKAzaar is sponsored by the Tau Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and community partners located within North Lawndale that includes Congressman Danny K. Davis and the Robert Crown Center for Health. For more information, please contact Kimberly E. Sutton at kimberlysutton@yahoo.com or (312) 217-9312.
AUGUST 23
Infinite Dreamer Production, LLC, headed by Ny’Acies Thomas and Carey Wash, present the socially conscious original musical stage play The Infinite Dreamer, set to take center stage Saturday, August 23rd at 10AM, 1PM, 4PM and 8PM at the New Chicago Regal Theater, 1641 E. 79th Street. For more information, call (773) 290-8786, email idinfocenter@yahoo.com or visit www.idreamstageplay.com.
AUGUST 27
The South Suburban Housing Center’s Homeseekers Service will be hosting a FREE Homebuyers’ Workshop at 6PM on Wednesday, August 27th at the Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W. 15th Street (15th Street & Chicago Road) in Chicago Heights, IL. Participants will have the opportunity to consult with mortgage lenders, real estate attorneys, real estate agents, credit counselors, home insurance agents and home inspectors as well as learn about new programs designed for first-time homebuyers including the Cook County American Dream Down Payment Initiative Program. To pre-register and for more information, contact Carrie Jones-Thomas or Russelyn Williams at (708) 957-HOME (4663) or (708) 957-4674.
AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 1
Labor Day Weekend Event transforms Chicago’s Washington Park into an authentic African village complete with three stages of spectacular entertainment featuring Kool and the Gang, Rachelle Ferrell, Diblo Dibala, Nicholas Payton, Big Daddy Kane and Black Sheep among outstanding others; African Marketplace showcasing authentic art and culture; luscious African cuisine and fare; cultural pavilions; fantastic family fun; and premiering the first ever African Festival of the Arts youth tennis tournament. Africa International House presents The 19th Annual African Chrysler Financial Festival of the Arts, Labor Day weekend August 29 through September 1 in Washington Park located 5100 S. Cottage Grove. This year’s Festival titled, “Nuah Woo,” which is from the Kpelle language of Liberia and translates as, “Voice of the Community,” holds special meaning as the African Diaspora community arrives closer to fully integrating culturally and socially in the larger scheme of society, while maintaining and celebrating its own unique contributions. Produced by Africa International House, Inc. the African Festival of the Arts is the only one of its kind in the city. For more information, including vendor or sponsorship opportunities, please contact (773) 955-2787. Visit www.africainternationalhouse.org for Festival updates.
SEPTEMBER 3
The Governors State University Student Life Unit and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive on September 3rd from 1 to 7PM in Engbretson Hall, on the GSU campus. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are encouraged to donate blood. While appointments can be scheduled, walk-ins are always welcome. The Red Cross reminds donors to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water prior to donating. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weight at least 110 lbs, and be in good health. Sixteen year olds may donate with parental consent. A photo ID is required. Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (708) 235-7362.
SEPTEMBER 3 – 4
ATTENTION WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS AND ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS. If you miss the Women’s Business Development Center’s 22nd Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference at Chicago’s Navy Pier on Wednesday and Thursday, September 3rd and 4th, you will miss your single most important opportunity to expand your business, increase profits and do business with corporations and government agencies that will be there to do business with you. Call the Women’s Business Development Center at (312) 853-3477 or visit www.wbdc.org.
SEPTEMBER 5
A blood drive will be held at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center on Friday, September 5th from 11AM to 5PM. To schedule your appointment, please call LifeSource at (847) 803-7943 or log on to www.lsbrighten.org and use sponsor code L609. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome. Please bring proper identification, such as a driver’s license, state ID or LifeSource donor card to donate.
SEPTEMBER 6
Come on, come all, to the American Parkinson Disease Association Midwest Chapter’s annual Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, September 6th in Naperville, IL at the Riverwalk. Registration is at 8:30AM. Raffle tickets will be sold before the walk starts. Bring your friends and family for a fun morning. This 3-mile walk is to raise money for Parkinson's research. For more information call (847)724-7087 or visit www.apdamidwest.org
SEPTEMBER 6
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Illinois’ newest nursing school, will host an open house on Saturday, September 6th from 9AM to 11:30AM to provide potential students and their families an opportunity to tour the campus and talk with faculty members about education and career opportunities in nursing. Chamberlain College of Nursing is located on the campus of DeVry University, 1221 N. Swift Road in Addison, IL. For more information or to RSVP, call (630) 953-3660 or visit www.chamberlain.edu.
SEPTEMBER 6
Last school year, 27 Chicago public school students died violently. A group of school bus drivers from the south side are fed up with violence affecting the kids that ride their buses, so they’re leading a walk in the south suburbs of Chicago. The organizers of the walk call themselves “D.A.P.S.S.A.V.”, or Drivers, Attendants, Parents, Students and Schools Against Violence. Join them on September 6th as they walk to stomp out violence in our communities. The 3-mile “Stop the Violence” Walk will begin at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, IL at 8AM and end at Robert Caesar Park in Crestwood, IL. The event is open to the public. Visit www.dapssav.org for more details and registration information..
SEPTEMBER 8
Summer will be over before you know it, so freshen up this fall! National Latino Education Institute offers three cool training programs. Train to be a Medical Assistant, Consumer Relations Specialist or Office Technology Specialist. Classes start September 8th! For more information, call (773) 247-0707, ext. 256, 255 or 254. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. GED & ESL classes start August 4th available tuition-free!
SEPTEMBER 13
Everyone's invited to this bargain bonanza! Don’t miss the First Church of the Nazarene’s children’s fall resale. You’ll find thousands of bargains on children’s clothing, furniture, toys, videos, sports equipment and more, Saturday, September 13th from 9AM to noon at the church at 12725 Bell Road in Lemont (Bell Rd. is just off of Archer/Route 83). CASH ONLY. Sorry, due to space limits no children or strollers. For more information, visit www.chicagofirstnaz.org.
SEPTEMBER 13
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness on September 13th, hosted by Lilydale First Baptist Church in affiliation with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The proceeds from this 3-mile walk will benefit the Chicagoland office of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Also plan to attend our free health fair sponsored by Stand Against Cancer immediately following the walk. Free cancer screenings and informational workshops will be available to those who attend. For registration information, please call (773) 785-8623 or you can visit www.lilydalefirstbaptist.org.
SEPTEMBER 13
Please join UNCF along Chicago’s scenic Lake Front as we walk, run, bike and skate to raise scholarship dollars for deserving students. The 25th anniversary of this wonderful Chicago Walk will take place Saturday, September 13th in Grant Park’s Lower Hutchinson Field. This year's event promises to be our most successful ever as we strive to reach our goal of $500,000! There’s free food, fun, live entertainment and activities for the entire family! You don’t want to miss this! Registration starts at 7AM and the program festivities begin promptly at 8AM followed by the Walk. For additional information please contact the UNCF office at (312) 845-2200 or visit our Walk-a-thon Registration Site at http://give.uncf.org/ChicagoWalk. Thank you for believing our motto "A mind is a terrible thing to waste."®
SEPTEMBER 13 – 14
The 12th Annual Celtic Fest Chicago has the perfect mixture of a new, modern look and old world charm on September 13th and 14th in Grant Park from 11AM to 9:30PM. Admission is free. With more than 150 performers on 10 different stages, experience the rich cultural traditions of the seven Celtic nations. Don’t miss the Men in Kilts Leg Contest, the sheepherding demonstrations or Scottish Heavy Athletics Competition. Celtic Fest Chicago is presented by the City of Chicago and FlyNovaScotia.com. For a complete schedule, visit www.celticfestchicago.us.
SEPTEMBER 18
Join AgeOptions for our major charity event as we unveil a “refreshed” signature gala – Celebrating Stories. This high-profile reception will be held on Thursday, September 18th from 6PM to 9PM in the lovely Winter Garden at the Harold Washington Library downtown. A unique, architecturally-distinct venue, the Winter Garden will serve as an elegant backdrop for the evening, which will honor the diverse stories of caregivers and the older adults they support. Guests will enjoy exciting live and silent auctions, fabulous food, and many opportunities for networking between our over 300 attendees. All proceeds will support our work to increase services, benefits and programs for vulnerable older adults. Elizabeth Berg, celebrated author of five national bestsellers, including an Oprah bookclub selection in 2000, will be the keynote speaker and sign books. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased online at www.ageoptions.org or by calling (708) 383-0258. Business attire. Sponsorships and advertisements are available. Please call (708) 383-0258 for more information. Sponsors will enjoy the privileges of marketing your business to over 300 community, business, and social leaders in attendance that evening.
SEPTEMBER 20
Allison's Infant & Toddler Center will host a back-to-school fair on Saturday, September 20th from 10AM to 4PM. The event will have entertainment for parents and children, free school supplies and physicals and immunizations will be offered. For more information, email allisonsdaycare@yahoo.com or call (773) 436-3193.
SEPTEMBER 20
On September 20th, the DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation in Wheaton, will have its 7th Annual 5K Run/Family Walk/Fall Festival/Car Show starting at 8:25AM. It is a CARA Circuit Race, USATF Certified Course, two races classes: wheelchairs and runners, walkers welcome!! Festival fun after the race with many vendors and a great car show. Team challenges welcome!! Prizes awarded!! Event starts at 400 N. County Farm Rd. in Wheaton, IL. For additional information and registration, contact us at (630) 784-4495. This is a fundraiser and all proceeds benefit the residents of the DuPage Convalescent Center. Online registration available at www.SignMeUp.com/60131. Information is also available at www.DPCCFOUNDATION.ORG. We hope to see everyone there!
SEPTEMBER 21
Join us for the Annual Walk for PKD to benefit medical research aimed at finding a treatment and cure for one of the most common of all life-threatening genetic diseases, Polycystic Kidney Disease. PKD affects over 600,000 Americans, including 20,000 men, women and children of all races and ethnic origins in the Chicago area alone. The Walk for PKD takes place on Sunday, September 21st at Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Grove 6 in Elk Grove Village. For details, call 1-800-PKD-CURE or register online at www.pkdcure.org. A cure is our finish line!
SEPTEMBER 27
Midtown Athletic Club Palatine will host its 6th Annual 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, September 27th along with a complimentary training program for first time 5K-ers entitled “Run Your First 5K.” Training sessions will be held on eight consecutive Saturdays leading up to the event and conducted by Midtown certified personal trainers. The 3.1-mile course will start and finish at Midtown Athletic Club Palatine, 1760 North Hicks Rd., and wind throughout the Deer Grove East Forest Preserve. Cost to participate in the 5K Run & Walk is $25 per adult and $15 per child, ages 14 and under. A discounted price to enter the race will be offered to those who participate in the “Run Your First 5K” program. Price includes event t-shirt, post-race party and awards ceremony. All proceeds from the Midtown 5K Run & Walk benefit Bears Care. For more information contact Robyn Kove at (847) 991-4646 or visit www.midtown.com/palatine.
SEPTEMBER 28
The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 10th Annual Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 28th at Village Green Park in downtown Plainfield. Race day registration starts at 7AM and the family race kicks off at 9AM. Youngsters ages 6-12 can participate in the Meijer Kidz Miler beginning at 8:15AM. Prizes for the overall winners in both the men’s and women’s divisions will be awarded at the post race party. Registration is available online at www.plainfieldharvest5k.com or by phone at (815) 436-4431. Registration is limited to the first 2000 runners. For more information visit, www.plainfieldharvest5k.com or contact the chamber office at (815) 436-4431.
OCTOBER 3 – 19
The Chicago Art Open is produced by the Chicago Artists’ Coalition, the city’s largest visual arts service organization. The exhibition and related programs take place from Friday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 19th on the NE corner of the 8th floor of the Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, in Chicago’s River North district The Chicago Art Open will run October 3rd through 19th from 10AM to 5PM daily. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5/person. The formal Opening Benefit will take place on Friday, October 3rd, from 6 to 10PM. For more information about the Chicago Art Open, including related events and programs, please visit www.chicagoartopen.org, or contact the Chicago Artists’ Coalition at (312) 781-0040.
UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU HIRING MANAGERS
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring experienced managers for positions throughout Chicago area, as well as Indiana and Wisconsin. Testing locations have been set up in communities in all three states. Interested persons should call 1-888-722-8995 or 1-800-470-8896 for testing locations and times. Also, for additional information about 2010 Census employment opportunities, visit www.census.gov/rochi/www/emply.html. The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY LAW SCHOOL’S “PROJECT SALUTE”
Thousands of disabled veterans face a new battle here at home to get federal benefits. Now, these veterans have a new ally: “Project Salute” from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School. Its mobile law office is on a nationwide tour providing free legal assistance on federal issues. If you are a vet, Project Salute is ready to help! If you want to help Project Salute help veterans, go to www.law.udmercy.edu or call (888) UDM-LAW4 for more.
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY KANKAKEE EDUCATION CENTER
Governors State University Kankakee Education Center is currently recruiting registered nurses interested in completing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Governors State University provides a quality, flexible, and accessible opportunity for working adults to take coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The Kankakee Education Center located at 187 S. Schuyler Avenue, in downtown Kankakee. For program information, please contact Linda McCann at (800) 478-8478, ext 4035 or l-mccann@govst.edu.
NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Where can you go today for FREE entertainment? Try a visit to the Northbrook Public library. During the month of August, they will feature the artwork of local artist Shelly Salter “Every Picture Tells a Story.” This interesting show features portraits and interesting facts about famous characters from Cubs and Sox players to Albert Einstein. You are invited to browse the library at your leisure during regular hours throughout August. The Northbrook Public Library,
