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March 23 Kiwanis benefit

The 2010 census is coming up and millions of workers are needed to help! Most jobs involving going door-to-door, visiting households that did not mail in written questionnaires and asking a few questions. Also, census workers may need to dispel myths about the census. There are some clerical or supervisory jobs. Bilingual workers are especially needed to work in communities with large numbers of non-English speakers. You would work 20 to 40 hours a week; most jobs will last two to six weeks. Most jobs require a valid drivers license and use of a vehicle. But public transportation can be used in some areas. For more information, see: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/involved/job-opportunities.php
People are needed to conduct the 2010 Census-- and few are applying from this area. These are paid positions. Re how to find testing etc. locations visit www.2010censusjobs.gov. How to apply: 1-866-861-2010. Also, if anyone knows places here that can be used for testing and training, call us for a contact at hpkcc@aol.com.
February Census Jobs Test Session at various including Lutheran School March 2nd week.
Must bring two forms of ID and pass a basic skills test. For more test dates, locations and information call 1-866-2020.

Free tax assistance at various places, including 4th ward, 4659 S. Cottage Grove Ste. 203- Feb. 20, March 6 and 20, April 10. May have income limits- call first. bring W-2s, 1099s, soc. sec or tax id numbers for all family members, photo id, copy of previous tax return, bank acct and routing number. Sp. by 4th Ward, Nat'l Assn of Black accountants, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program-- which doubtless does in other places also.

Let's Establish a Hyde Park Village. Some background: The "village" concept, is an idea that began in Boston about 8 or 9 years ago as a way to enable seniors to "age in place." The first, Beacon Hill Village, has served as a model for villages that are now mushrooming all over the country and even internationally. Currently there are about 50 established villages in the U.S. and at least another 50 in various stages of development. In our own area, Lincoln Park has an established village and Evanston/North Shore, Lakeview and Streeterville are all in the process of building their own villages. OWL Illinois has purchased the How-to manual from Beacon Hill to help get us started.
The basic idea is a membership community in which one phone number provides members access to whatever services, support, help or advice they may need to continue to function independently and to remain in their own home. But like any community, each village develops its own unique character based on the interests and circumstances of its members. Contact Susan Alitto, 773-752-6587. All are welcome. This group will be meeting 1st Tuesdays- Treasure Island lower level, 1526 E. 55th St. April 6.

March 28, Sunday, 4:30 pm. A group is forming to hold the fast food giants accountable re childhood obesity and other possible contributions to health problems. Contact Dr. Alfred Klinger at alfredpopdoc@aol.com.

Lots of workshops and more including for kids during Black History Month at Museum of Science and Industry. Check out http://www.msichicago.org.

First Thursdays military personnel can sign up for free CTA cards 8:30 to noon at the Jones Armory, 5200 S. Cottage Grove. Not sure is still true.

Free morning walks at-from Lotus Living (name changed)- 1755 E. 55th St.. Mondays 6:30, Wednesdays 7:50, Sundays at 9:30. 10 minute stretch, 30 walk, 10 cool down.

Don't forget CAPS, Local School Councils, Park Advisory Councils, TIF and CCC councils--see in Community Meetings.
School Local School Councils are having their biennial organization meetings in July.

See in Meetings page- "more distant" for meetings on transportation, parks, city capital improvement and Action plans hearings.

Release, February 2010: Golden troubadours recruiting for spring
Singing seniors at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club

Chicago, IL (February 16, 2010). . . Love to sing the great old songs of yesteryear? The Golden Troubadours invite new members to “sing their hearts out” on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. It’s a free sing-along fest of favorite songs from Broadway, Tin Pan Alley, and the great American songbook. Even better, there’s no performance pressure—just a chance to get together with friends and sing. You might even call it dinner theater: the Troubadours usually eat lunch together with the Golden Diners from 11:30 to 12:30 and stay on for the singing. For information call the Club at 773-643-4062. The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club is located at the intersection of 55th Street and S. Kenwood Avenue.

Partnership for Advancement of Refugee Rights has several subcommittees and meets Thursdays, 7 pm at 5710 S. Woodlawn. For more information or questions please contact Aruj at aruj@uchicago.edu OR Tsion at tgurmu@uchicago.edu.
You may also direct your inquiries to Parr@listhost.uchicago.edu.

Farmers Markets with events at Experimental Station Saturdays. 9-2 61st and Dorchester (in November and December goes indoors 10-noon) and in Bronzeville 4400 bl. S. Cottage Grove 8-1 Saturdays (confirmed). Open now Thursdays 7-2 at Harper Court through Oct. 30- 5200 block of Harper. And ones at Gary Comer Center 74th and Ellis and South Shore at bank lot 71st Jeffery. Museum of Science and Industry at the east lot 1st and 3rd Fridays 7-2 June 5-Oct. 16.

Tuesdays, 7 pm. Hyde Park Comm. Against War and Racism at University Church, 5655 S. University. 773 955-7072.
4th Ward Report every Monday 9 pm on CANTV Channel 19.

1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7 pm. Campaign to End the Death Penalty at University Church.

4th Ward meeting 4th Sat. 10:30 at the ward service office, 5th Ward 4th Tuesday 6 pm moves around.

Thursdays at 7 pm. Hyde Park LaLeche League meets at Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn. 773 538-6128.

2nd Thursdays Mercy Hospital holds support group meetings for stroke survivors on floor 12. Call Karolyn Thompson at 312 567-2160.

U of C Library Society lectures are often on public affairs matters. For information and RSVP: Barbara Palmer-Bostick at 773 702-7695 or bbostick@uchicago. edu. http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/alumnifriends/libsoc/programs.html. Ditto the Chicago Society.

U of C Graduate School of Business Roundtables are often groundbreaking. http://www.chicagogsb.edu/alumni/.

Contact Chicago Bar Association Public Affairs at 312 554-2010 or Chicago Public Library 312 747-4050 chipublib.org re Law at the Library series--at Harold Washington, Woodson, or Sultzer. For current lineup see "Legal" in our Helpline page.

DuSable Museum presents exhibits on for example African Americans and the Vietnam War.

 

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March 18, Thursday. Ongoing events at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood, 773 643-4062. (Some are privately run, charge free to various). Child and Youth: Tot Lot (to noon); before school and after school (both K-6); Lil' Kickers soccer (more days); teen program includes intro chess, fencing, spoken word, Winning Words, Dance Around the World, modern dance, hip hop, knitting, African dance, science, basketball, drama, yoga (incl. kids), piano; Jazzercise; Seniors: Golden Diners daily and Golden Troubadours singing, computer, intro to chess, 3 levels of bridge, basic-intermed. French. Financial literacy for teens. Sign language for kids. L'il Kickers. We Got Game Chicago. Baby PhD (phdccn@gmail.com) infant and toddler play group activities all week long range from motion to rhythm, dance, storytelling/reading, art, game- $5 drop in, $40 t0-pass, free to members.

March 18, Thursday, 6 pm. 57th St. Books presents Nell Irvin Painter on her book, The History of White People. 1301 E. 57th St. 773 684-1300.

March 18, Thursday, 7 pm. Cafe Society moderated discussions at Valois Cafeteria, 1518 E. 53rd St.

March 19, Friday. Ongoing events at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood, 773 643-4062. (Some are privately run, charge free to various). Child and Youth: Tot Lot (to noon); before school and after school (both K-6); Lil' Kickers soccer (more days); teen program includes intro chess, fencing, spoken word, Winning Words, Dance Around the World, modern dance, hip hop, knitting, African dance, science, basketball, drama, yoga (incl. kids), piano; Jazzercise; Seniors: Golden Diners daily and Golden Troubadours singing, computer, intro to chess, 3 levels of bridge, basic-intermed. French. Financial literacy for teens. Sign language for kids. L'il Kickers. We Got Game Chicago. Baby PhD (phdccn@gmail.com) infant and toddler play group activities all week long range from motion to rhythm, dance, storytelling/reading, art, game- $5 drop in, $40 t0-pass, free to members.

March 20, Saturday, 9-noon. Washington Park Conservancy natural area cleanup and seed spread. Meet at Fountain of Time.

March 21, Sunday, 10:30 am. KAM Isaiah Israel hosts a conversation with author and Chicago Public Radio host Sandi Wisenberg, who will read from and discuss her autobiographical book Coffee with the Cancer Bitch. Free and open. 1100 E. Hyde Park Blvd, 773 924-1234.

March 21, Sunday, 1 pm. 61st Garden Final Party/BBQ and decisions on remaining funds, info about the 3 new gardens, more. 61st Dorchester.

March 22, Monday. Ongoing events at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood, 773 643-4062. (Some are privately run, charge free to various). Child and Youth: Tot Lot (to noon); before school and after school (both K-6); Lil' Kickers soccer (more days); teen program includes intro chess, fencing, spoken word, Winning Words, Dance Around the World, modern dance, hip hop, knitting, African dance, science, basketball, drama, yoga (incl. kids), piano; Jazzercise; Seniors: Golden Diners daily and Golden Troubadours singing, computer, intro to chess, 3 levels of bridge, basic-intermed. French. Financial literacy for teens. Sign language for kids. L'il Kickers. We Got Game Chicago. Baby PhD (phdccn@gmail.com) infant and toddler play group activities all week long range from motion to rhythm, dance, storytelling/reading, art, game- $5 drop in, $40 t0-pass, free to members.

March 23, Tuesday. Ongoing events at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood, 773 643-4062. (Some are privately run, charge free to various). Child and Youth: Tot Lot (to noon); before school and after school (both K-6); Lil' Kickers soccer (more days); teen program includes intro chess, fencing, spoken word, Winning Words, Dance Around the World, modern dance, hip hop, knitting, African dance, science, basketball, drama, yoga (incl. kids), piano; Jazzercise; Seniors: Golden Diners daily and Golden Troubadours singing, computer, intro to chess, 3 levels of bridge, basic-intermed. French. Financial literacy for teens. Sign language for kids. L'il Kickers. We Got Game Chicago. Baby PhD (phdccn@gmail.com) infant and toddler play group activities all week long range from motion to rhythm, dance, storytelling/reading, art, game- $5 drop in, $40 t0-pass, free to members.

March 23, Tuesday, 5 pm. Hyde Park Kiwanis Spring Benefit. Help Kiwanis help neighborhood kids. Come socialize, drink, eat, bowl, and play pool. Raffle ticket included in your $50 donation. Tickets from Hyde Park Kiwanis members or call 773 324-8645.

March 23, Tuesday. 6- pm. Area-wide enrichment and afterschool fair at Reavis School, 834 E. 50th St.

March 24 Wednesday. Ongoing events at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood, 773 643-4062. (Some are privately run, charge free to various). Child and Youth: Tot Lot (to noon); before school and after school (both K-6); Lil' Kickers soccer (more days); teen program includes intro chess, fencing, spoken word, Winning Words, Dance Around the World, modern dance, hip hop, knitting, African dance, science, basketball, drama, yoga (incl. kids), piano; Jazzercise; Seniors: Golden Diners daily and Golden Troubadours singing, computer, intro to chess, 3 levels of bridge, basic-intermed. French. Financial literacy for teens. Sign language for kids. L'il Kickers. We Got Game Chicago. Baby PhD (phdccn@gmail.com) infant and toddler play group activities all week long range from motion to rhythm, dance, storytelling/reading, art, game- $5 drop in, $40 t0-pass, free to members.

March 24, Wednesday. Open House at KAM Nursery School. 9:30-11 am, noon-1, and 6-6:30 pm. 5039 S. Greenwood. 773 924-1234, http://www.kamii.org/nursery.

March 27, Saturday, 9 am-2 pm at Morgan Park High School 111th and Vincennes.will see one of four workshops on foreclosure with lenders-- find out about qualifications and be matched with firms qualifying under the federal Making Home Affordable program.

Neighborhood Housing Services and the City of Chicago are sponsoring a series of
Fix Your Mortgage events designed to assist homeowners who are at risk or in
foreclosure. The goal is to have homeowners meet with housing counselors and
other advocates to determine if they are eligible for assistance under the
Treasury's "Making Home Affordable" foreclosure prevention plan. At the event,
homeowners will be able to submit an application to their lender, if they
qualify under the guidelines. We want to spread the word about this event, and
to let Chicago homeowners know that free help is available. I've enclosed a copy
of the flyer (2 sided flyer in English and Spanish). We are also in need of
volunteers to assist in all areas, from registration to processing. I have also
enclosed a description of the volunteer opportunities, if anyone is interested
in participating. The event is from 9:30-2:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at
773-329-4111 or at wcollins@nhschicago.org. Have a great day.

Wanda Collins
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
1279 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Ph: (773) 329-4111
Fax: (773) 329-4066

 

March 27, Saturday, 9:30 am. Chicago Park District and Friends of the Parks - 2010 Park Advocacy Conference: Caring and Sharing in Chicago's Parks. Saturday, March 27, 9 am-12 pm. South Shore Cultual Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive. Providing an opportunity for park advisory councils (PACs) to network with PACs across the city in hopes of leveraging best practices and building relationships. Chicago Park District and Friends of teh Parks will be conducting interactive discussions on fundraising, navigating the park district, security issues and more! For more information and to RSVP (by March 11) call (312) 742-4762 or (324 827-2757x17.) Free parking to RSVP'd. Flyer.

March 28, Sunday, 4:30 pm. A group is forming to hold the fast food giants accountable through Corporate Accountability, Inc. re childhood obesity and other possible contributions to health problems. At 4815 S. Kenwood. Contact Dr. Alfred Klinger at alfredpopdoc@aol.com.

March 29, Monday. Ongoing events at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood, 773 643-4062. (Some are privately run, charge free to various). Child and Youth: Tot Lot (to noon); before school and after school (both K-6); Lil' Kickers soccer (more days); teen program includes intro chess, fencing, spoken word, Winning Words, Dance Around the World, modern dance, hip hop, knitting, African dance, science, basketball, drama, yoga (incl. kids), piano; Jazzercise; Seniors: Golden Diners daily and Golden Troubadours singing, computer, intro to chess, 3 levels of bridge, basic-intermed. French. Financial literacy for teens. Sign language for kids. L'il Kickers. We Got Game Chicago. Baby PhD (phdccn@gmail.com) infant and toddler play group activities all week long range from motion to rhythm, dance, storytelling/reading, art, game- $5 drop in, $40 t0-pass, free to members.

March 31, Wednesday, 2-4 pm. On behalf of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Greg Teague of Country Financial and others talk about planned giving for charity, and spec. the Club. "Steeped in Tradition" tea party. Party room of 1700 E. 56th St. Reservations required at 773 667-4403 or fabric8tions@hotmail.com.

April 3, Saturday. Details coming. Southside Solidarity Network hosts a tenants rights and do's- don'ts for students and the public.

April 17, Saturday, 2 pm. Hyde Historical Society, Jackson Park Advisory Council, and Civic Knowledge Project/Sustain Partners present Gregory Mueller, botanist at University of Chicago, on "The Fungus Among Us: Man and Nature in the Big City." Free, 5710 S. Woodlawn.

April 19, Monday, 7 pm. The Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference Condos/Co-ops Plus Committee presents a Public Seminar on issues of importance to Association boards and owners, by Attorney John H. Bickley III. Includes registration with FHA, financial management, management of foreclosures. Extensive handouts by Mr. Bickley and the law firm of Kovitz Shifron Nesbit available to attendees (Registration encouraged so we will know how many of the latter to bring. $20, $10 HPKCC members. At Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood. 773 288-8343, hpkcc@aol.com.

April 24, Saturday, 1 pm- Internet Security, by HPKCC, FBI, Hyde Park Systems, Computer Resource, Wooded Isle Consulting, others. Kenwood Academy Little Theater, 5015 S. Blackstone. Sign up required, contact rbuchner@hydeparksystems.com.

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Mission of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference

The purpose of the Conference is to attend to the civic needs of the community; work toward an attractive, secure, diverse, and caring community; and to promote participation of residents, businesses, institutions, and organizations in programs and activities that advance the interests and concerns of the community. It serves the community as a watchdog, independent voice, and clearing house in the community's ongoing conversation and decisions about those matters which affect and define community life.