What's Happening in the District: October 2014 Archives

Buttercup Park Halloween Night hosted by Buttercup Park Advisory Council & Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown
October 31, 2014

October 31, 2014

Ravenswood Community Council Open House
October 29, 2014

Join RCC on October 29th at 6pm at Dolce Casa Cafe for our 2015 Board Elections! RCC members will be voting for the board that will shape the organization going forward, and you're invited. Come out for a night that's sure to be packed with exciting information and refreshments from Dolce Casa Cafe.

October 29, 2014

Halloween Hoopla by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
October 26, 2014

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October 26, 2014

48th Ward Halloween Festival 2014
October 25, 2014

Come join the 48th Ward for our 3rd annual Halloween Festival. The Festival will be on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Gethsemane Gardens (at the intersection of Clark St and Edgewater Ave).
The march will begin from Pierce Elementary School Playground and conclude at the Gethsemane Gardens.

Festival Schedule:

10 AM: Gather at Peirce School Playground for fun activities provided by Dream Big Performing Arts and other local artists.
11 AM: March in the Halloween Parade from Peirce School to Gethsamane Garden Center on Clark Street
11:30 AM: enjoy activities at Gethsemane's Halloween Festival including: face painting, pony rides, beanbag toss, a hay bale maze, performances from local artists, and much more! 4:00 pm - event closing!

October 25, 2014

Northside Small Business Expo hosted by the City of Chicago
October 25, 2014

October 25, 2014

44th Ward Flu Clinic
October 24, 2014

When: Friday, October 24 2014, 12 PM to 3 PM

Where: Britton Budd Senior Building, 501 W Surf, Chicago IL

The Chicago Department of Public Health's Annual Citywide Influenza Immunization Campaign for the 44th Ward. For more information, please call Sheila Pacione at Alderman Tom Tunney's Office at 773-525-6034.

Flu Basics

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death.
Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.
The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. (Centers for Disease Control)
Flu season typically starts in the fall and peaks in January or February.
Getting a flu shot is your best protection against the flu. If you have symptoms of flu and are worried about your illness contact your health care provider. Certain people are at greater risk of serious flu-related complications (including young children, elderly persons, pregnant women and people with certain long-term medical conditions).
Flu signs and symptoms usually include fever and respiratory symptoms, such as cough and runny nose, and possibly other symptoms, such as body aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

October 24, 2014

Sauganash Trail Ride by 39th Ward Alderman Margaret Laurino
October 19, 2014

Join Alderman Margaret Laurino and many of your other neighbors on Sunday, October 19 at 10 AM for the sixth annual Sauganash Trail Ride! The three mile bicycle ride highlights the Sauganash Trail and the Sauganash neighborhood. It will be a great opportunity to meet your neighbors while enjoying the outdoors and learning about local history. Riders will gather at the beginning of the trail, at Bryn Mawr and Kostner. For more information, call 39th Ward Alderman Laurino's Office at 773-736-5594.

October 19, 2014

47th Ward Fall E-Recycling & Plant Exchange
October 18, 2014

October 18, 2014

Ribbon Cutting for new McPherson School Playground & Campus
October 17, 2014

October 17, 2014

Northside Small Business Expo
October 17, 2014

The City of Chicago has partnered Western Union, Truman College and local chambers of commerce to invite small business owners and entrepreneurs to the North Side Small Business Expo with special keynote speaker, Bill Kurtis. This free expo is set for Saturday, October 25, 2014, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Harry S Truman College, 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago IL.

The expo will have more than 30 exhibitors offering resources on:

How to finance a small business
How to start the licensing process
How to understand and comply with tax laws and other legal requirements
Business planning and counseling
Where to connect with chambers of commerce
Networking opportunities
And much, much more!

The expo will include a workshop by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and YWCA, and a free on-site tax clinic by the Center for Economic Progress.

October 17, 2014