Past events

Current events

September 2010

  1. 8
    1. On Wednesdays at 04:00 pm, Join the Safety Net Works Youth Council!!
    2. The Englewood Community Cultural Planning Council ("EC3") Meeting, 5 pm,
    3. Every Wednesday at 04:00 pm, Teamwork Englewood's African American Male Initiative Meeting
  2. 7
    1. First Day of REGULAR School
  3. 6
    1. NEWS, 4 of 6: the BULLETIN for September 9th! Just follow this link: http://www.chicagoindependent bulletin.net. Posted here

August 2010

  1. 28
    1. Taste of Englewood United Methodist Church
    2. "Hands Across Emmett Till Road" at 01:00 pm,
    3. 50th Annual Greater Englewood Back To School Parade will assemble at 09:00 am and kick off at 11:00,
  2. 27
    1. Closing Ceremony, Englewood Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summer 2010 Program at 03:30 pm
    2. Breastfeeding Promotion Walk & Celebration Day In South Shore at 11:00,
    3. Teamwork Englewood: Golden Nugget Girls' Leadership Program Meeting at 04:00 pm,
  3. 26
    1. Teamwork Englewood's & Neighborhood Safety Taskforce's Community Business Meeting at 09:00
  4. 25
    1. 5th Annual Illinois Black Chamber Convention, Wednesday Aug. 25th and Thursday the 26th
    2. West Englewood Branch Presents: Understanding Wills, Trusts and Estates at 03:00 pm
  5. 24
    1. Our Fruit Man, Sherman Martin! First posted
    2. Meet Cmdr. Anthony Carothers, 007th District EAVI Meeting at 01:00 pm,
    3. The Sky Is The Limit Recovery Facilities, Inc. presents: "Treating Our Communities," an Open House at 10:00 am
  6. 23
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Does Your Child Need Tutoring in Reading & Math? Posted
    2. On Your Sunday Browse: Does Your Child Need Tutoring in Reading & Math? Posted
    3. On Your Sunday Browse: Does Your Child Need Tutoring in Reading & Math? Posted
    4. Illinois First Congressional District Business Week, today at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
  7. 21
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Partnership for Prescription Assistance—you might get your meds for free or nearly so! First posted
    2. 20th Ward 4th annual Back-to-School Picnic
    3. A Celebration of Peace, Life & Culture in Englewood
    4. Bottomless Baseball, An Old Fashioned Fun/Fund Raising Event!
    5. 2010 community Expo featuring the 20th annual Music & Arts Explosion, "a taste of englewood"
    6. Docs & Dialogue @ the 2nd Annual Hamilton Park Family Fun Festival
    7. The Greater Englewood Fall Family Festival at Hamilton Park
    8. Book Giveaway by PEC!
  8. 20
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) flood disaster assistance
  9. 19
    1. Every 3rd Thursday, Hiram Kelly Branch Book Club at 06:00 pm,
  10. 18
    1. Pick Up is at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, 6720 S. Stewart on August 24th if you ordered by
  11. 15
    1. "ON YOUR SUNDAY BROWSE": A Sunday series with (17!) postings regarding programs, announcements & items of interest for
  12. 14
    1. THIS SATURDAY: Garage Sale @ 7424 S. Normal Ave., Just South of Hamilton Park!
  13. 11
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: The Hoofers Club Englewood—A Tap Chair Aerobic Class For Seniors
  14. 10
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: 14-19 Years Old? Apply For The Digital Connectors Program! Posted
    2. clocc Presents: Grant Writing Made Easier Workshop
  15. 9
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Emergency Rental Assistance Available! Posted
  16. 8
    1. JAZZ: the Junta Ensemble Opening at The South Shore Jazz Fesitval, today
  17. 7
    1. UNITY DAY OLYMPICS, A Full Day Of Sports & Fun At Ogden Park,
  18. 6
    1. Building Fund Drive: FISH & CHICKEN DINNER SALE
    2. CPS Festival in Englewood
  19. 4
    1. West Englewood Branch Presents: Landlord-Tenant Rights
  20. 3
    1. National Night Out 2010 at Ogden Park
  21. 2
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Beloved Community Family Wellness Center: Caring People Caring for You, first posted
    2. On Your Sunday Browse: DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ASTHMA? Contact Addressing Asthma in Englewood, first posted
    3. On Your Sunday Browse: Addressing Asthma In Englewood Program, first posted

July 2010

  1. 29
    1. 1st Annual Health Disparity Day
  2. 26
    1. An Urgent Jobs Posting: Community Health's Englewood Satellite Site, posted
    2. Resume Workshop Every Monday Afternoon at 01:00 pm, first posted
  3. 24
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Yes You Can—Be A Change Agent! Posted
    2. On Your Sunday Browse: Community Announcements, courtesy of Officer Rafael Yanez, 007th District, CPD, posted
    3. Film: Docs & Dialogue presents, "Hip Hop, Entertainment, and Secret Societies," Saturday
    4. The City of Chicago & NHS's "Fix Your Mortgage" Events
    5. Teamwork Englewood's Southwest Federation Block Clubs WILL NOT BE MEETING
  4. 23
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: "What is a Life Worth?" Hot Weather Safety Tips, Courtesy of Officer Rafael Yanez, 007th District, CPD, first posted
    2. ILLINOIS LOTTERY: HAVE A BALL BUT PLAY RESPONSIBLY! Posted
    3. On Fridays, Teamwork Englewood's Golden Nugget Girls' Leadership Program Meeting
    4. On Fridays, Teamwork Englewood: Golden Nugget Girls' Leadership Program Meeting
  5. 14
    1. Heritage Station Garden & Mural Dedication & Awards Ceremony
  6. 10
    1. 2nd Annual Senior Social
    2. Jean Hill's Birthday BBQ
  7. 7
    1. Teamwork Englewood's African American Male Initiative Meeting
  8. 6
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Bright Stars Summer (Day) Camp
    2. Earn While You Learn: Digital City Planner Summer Break Through Program!
    3. Addressing Asthma In Englewood, hosted by Teamwork Englewood,
  9. 3
    1. 4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips
  10. 2
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Have a Criminal Record? Why Not Own Your Own Business? There Is A Loan Program To Get You Started
    2. MOVIE THE PARK: Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All By Myself"

June 2010

  1. 29
    1. NEW!!! Chess Club, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 01:00 pm, Hiram Kelly Branch Library, first posted
  2. 28
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: The Fun Starts Here @ SHERWOOD PARK DAY CAMP
  3. 26
    1. Join The American Red Cross For Community Safety Days
    2. 1st ENGLEWOOD CAPS BLOCK CLUB CONVOCATION
    3. "Docs & Dialogue" @ The P.E.A.C.E. Center
  4. 25
    1. Be Art-Rageous for Children & Teens Every Friday
  5. 24
    1. Every Englewood Thursday: High Heals—"Taking the high road to healing"—Teen Girls Leadership Program
  6. 22
    1. Free Summer Camp
    2. Preschool Story Hour for Ages 3-5 Every Tuesday Afternoon at West Englewood Branch
    3. Meeting the Service Needs of Homeless, Runaway, and Throwaway Youth
  7. 21
    1. On Your Sunday Browse, #10 of 10: 2010 Summer Program for Music, Arts and Recreation
  8. 19
    1. MUSIC: Doin' It Again In 2010 with The Original Alley Cats!
    2. Englewood Mennonite Church's 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
    3. TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS
  9. 18
    1. SUMMER MARCH
  10. 16
    1. Wednesdays, Fun & Games at the West Englewood Branch Library
    2. MUSIC: The Junta Ensemble CD Release Party!
  11. 14
    1. REGISTER FOR CHA'S FAMILY WAIT LIST LOTTERY!
    2. On Your Sunday Browse: For the first time in 10 years, the Chicago Housing Authority will open the Family Housing Wait List!
  12. 13
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: KKC's Exciting Summer Enrichment Program for Your 3-5 Year Old Child, posted
    2. On Your Sunday Browse: Students Apply Now: 2010 CSBG Scholarship posted
  13. 12
    1. Facebook 101 for Parents—One Day Only!
    2. On Your Sunday Browse: ENGLEWOOD EXPRESSIONS IV IS HERE, posted for
    3. Class of 2010: Block by Block Graduation Celebration
    4. THEATER: Girls To Women: Redeem Your Self Esteem, a play set in a women's sorority banquet,
  14. 11
    1. GAGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL'S MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL KIOSK DEDICATION AT MARQUETTE PARK
    2. THEATER: "I Am Who I Am," The Story of Teddy Pendergrass
  15. 10
    1. Englewood Farmer's Market
  16. 8
    1. Healthy Walking Club: Get Healthy in 2010! Every Tuesday
  17. 6
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: CAPS TIPS: Personal Safety Tips
    2. On Your Sunday Browse: The Hannah Rites of Dedication To Christ Celebration
    3. On Your Sunday Browse: Employers . . . Expand Your Business With Put Illinois to Work!
    4. On Your Sunday Browse: Osmar's New Ballet School for Girls, Ages 7-10
    5. On Your Sunday Browse: Each One, Teach One, Literacy
    6. On Your Sunday Browse: Elijah's House Star Brite Daycare
    7. On Your Sunday Browse: WORD CHOICE CAFE! Posted
    8. On Your Sunday Browse: Osmar 2010 Summer Program for Music, Arts and Recreation
    9. On Your Sunday Browse: Public Service Intern (unpaid), Chicago Police Department, posted
    10. On Your Sunday Browse: CYBERNAVIGATOR! Computer Help At Kelly Branch Public Library Started
    11. On Your Sunday Browse: EXPRESSIONS FROM ENGLEWOOD VOLUME III is now available!
    12. On Your Sunday Browse: COMMUNITY REENTRY SUPPORT CENTER, ENGLEWOOD
  18. 5
    1. Pastors of Englewood's 17th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast & Awards Ceremony
    2. EXPUNGEMENT SUMMIT
  19. 1
    1. 3rd Annual African American Male Literacy Institute

May 2010

  1. 30
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: HELPING HAITI: PLEASE DONATE GOODS BY
    2. On Your Sunday Browse: REALLY NICE NEW CONSTRUCTION 2-FLAT HOME—UNITS AVAILABLE
  2. 29
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: NEW! COOKIE CRUMBLE DAYCARE STARTING
  3. 28
    1. Today Is The Last Day Wherein Walter Reed Elementary Invited 100 Black Men, But It Is Not Too Late To Drop By!
  4. 27
    1. Faces of Englewood An Introspective Journey
    2. Spring Health Fair at Parker Community Academy
    3. Teamwork Englewood's & St. Bernard Hospital's Health Providers Consortium
  5. 25
    1. Docs & Dialogue Says "Thanks" And You Are Invited To Our Planning Meeting
  6. 24
    1. The Southwest Independent BULLETIN for May 27th!
  7. 22
    1. 1st PRAYER BREAKFAST CELEBRATING 32 FOOD PANTRIES!
    2. Englewood Community Service Day, "Reaching for a Healthier Future"
    3. 1st Annual Spring Fair of Englewood Community Partners at True Vine M. B. Church!
  8. 21
    1. AT THE SIKIA RESTAURANT: JAZZ FRIDAYS WITH THE YOUNG NATIVES
  9. 15
    1. OnlyTwo Days until the "Docs & Dialogue" Kick-Off Event And We Regret To Report Our Guest List is Now Closed
    2. Docs & Dialogue: Sorry, Our Guest List For this Event Is Now Closed
  10. 14
    1. Last call for the season: "Sounds of Sikia," featuring the Kennedy-King College Faculty Trio
  11. 13
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: "Make Your Mortgage Affordable," A 5 Day/24 Hhrs Per Day Marathon For You From NACA
    2. Heritage Station Garden and Mural Workday
    3. KEEPING IT REAL'S AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOP: TEEN DATING VIOLENCE
    4. Recruiting 2010 Census Workers!!!
  12. 8
    1. STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE
    2. SPAGHETTI BENEFIT!
    3. The 15th Ward's 2nd Community Ward Meeting for 2010, On Burglary
  13. 5
    1. WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER PEACE DAY, Ms Kenyatta Stansberry, Principal
  14. 3
    1. Tenants' Rights Workshop

April 2010

  1. 30
    1. Annual Spring Revival at True Vine M. B. Church,
  2. 28
    1. Strategy Five Data Summit
  3. 25
    1. A Great Performance by Greater Englewood's "SAX PREACHER!"
    2. On Your Sunday Browse, #5 of 14: Scholarships (April 26th deadline)!
  4. 24
    1. test
    2. Raw Voices 2010: Teens In The Media Arts Festival
    3. Green and Growing Urban Gardening Fair
  5. 23
    1. Senior Sock Hop at Sherman Park
  6. 21
    1. 2010 Urban Earth Week Celebration at Kennedy-King College
    2. Hands Across Englewood at Lindblom Park, 6054 South Damen,
  7. 17
    1. Mayor Daley's Clean & Green, Citywide Volunteer Clean-Up
  8. 15
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Summer Camp! Discovery and fun at CYC-Camp Rosenthal
  9. 14
    1. Seniors, 55+: A Free Basic Computer Workshop
  10. 13
    1. Seniors Helping Seniors Wellness Program
    2. Child Abuse Prevention Fair
  11. 10
    1. MARCH TO THE MAILBOX, the United States Census in Conjunction With Teamwork Englewood
    2. "International Spring Fiesta" at Mt. Carmel CME Church!
  12. 9
    1. Customer Appreciation Celebration by The Culture Connection & The Flo Emporium: Wine, Food, Plenty of Parking and Fun!
    2. Jazz City presents: Bebop Brass
  13. 7
    1. Greater Englewood Greening Association ("GEGA") Members' Meeting
  14. 5
    1. MARCH TO THE MAIL BOX MEETING AT TEAMWORK ENGLEWOOD
  15. 4
    1. On Your Sunday Browse: Osmar's New Ballet School for Girls, Ages 7-10
  16. 3
    1. Greater Englewood Coalition Town Hall Meeting
    2. A TOWN HALL MEETING: LEAD POISONING IS . . .

March 2010

  1. 29
    1. RAW VOICES: Free Media Fair and Workshops for Students
    2. KIDS SPRING BREAK DRUMMING CAMP WITH BILLY NANKOUMA KONATE!
  2. 27
    1. So Fresh Saturdays presents "Docs & Dialogue" with a free screening of a documentary,
    2. Auditions for the 2010 Englewood Idol,
    3. Teamwork Englewood's AAMI College Tour
  3. 26
    1. Englewood's Blues Men! Lil' Scotty's 65th Birthday Party
  4. 25
    1. 21st Century (Power Club) presents: Staff Vs. Students' Basketball Game Fundraiser
    2. Participate in Spring 2010 Environmental Leadership Training
  5. 24
    1. Robeson High School Career Fair
    2. Waist Line Party: Fund Raiser for Ada S. Niles Satellite Center
  6. 22
    1. HEALING WORDS AND IMAGES GROUP
  7. 21
    1. On Your Sunday Browse, #5 of 9: Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship Application (April 1st deadline)
    2. Sunday with Bix:
    3. Educator Appreciation Week at Waldenbooks/Borders
  8. 20
    1. Chicago Park District Day Camp Scholarships!
    2. Come to CITI "Save Your Home" Day
    3. OUR DAUGHTERS, OUR DUTY: THE FACTS ABOUT HPV AND CANCER
  9. 18
    1. PARK DISTRICT DAY CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS!
    2. LEADERS IN TRAINING: A FREE SUMMER ENRICHMENT AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR LOCAL TEENS
    3. H.E.L.P.: "HAITI-ENGLEWOOD-LAWNDALE-PARTNERSHIP"
  10. 16
    1. "Amazing Women Winning": Celebrating Womens' History Month
  11. 13
    1. Summer Quest Presents: spring into summer 2010
    2. Our Children. Our Churches. Our Future.
    3. ROCK IT TO A WHOLE NEW WORLD: YOUR FUTURE IN ANIMATION AND APPS!
  12. 12
    1. Maggie Sings Abbey: A Tribute to Abbey Lincoln
  13. 10
    1. The Englewood Community Cultural Planning Council ("EC3") Meeting
    2. Teamwork Englewood's African American Male Initiative Meeting
  14. 9
    1. 4th Annual City Wide Art Exhibition comes to Kennedy-King
  15. 7
    1. ART EXHIBIT FROM ENGLEWOOD
  16. 6
    1. BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: GOOD LUCK KKC STATESMEN & LADY STATESMEN
  17. 3
    1. Greater Englewood Greening Meeting & Workshop: New Plants From Old with Ellen Newcomer
  18. 1
    1. Youth Job Training and Apprenticeship Program

February 2010

  1. 27
    1. Youth: Learn How to Land a Job!
    2. Jesus Peace: Night of Poetry 'n MORE at the Tsuki Restaurant & Lounge
    3. A GOSPEL BREAKFAST!
    4. Black History Month 2010: Lessons from Elders Passed to the Present
    5. Kinda' Like Your Trees? Take a Treekeepers Class with Openlands!
  2. 26
    1. YES YOU COUNT!
    2. Community Information Series: Lead Poisoning
  3. 25
    1. Quilt/Afghan & Music Beat-Making Demonstrations at Kelly Branch Library in Englewood
  4. 22
    1. Young Fathers and Job Success: Preparing Fathers for the Real World of Work
  5. 19
    1. "The Race to Weatherize"
  6. 17
    1. Excellent Expressions From Englewood via two events!
  7. 16
    1. Community Information Series: IEP's and the Law
  8. 14
    1. Valentine's Day at the Parrot Cage—two dining options that day!
  9. 13
    1. TWIST OF VALENTINE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
    2. A Gang Culture Awareness/Panel Discussion: "HOW TO RESTORE JUSTICE/GIVE HOPE BACK TO OUR YOUTH"
  10. 10
    1. SOLEMN OBSERVANCE OF REMEMBRANCE AND HOPE FOR HAITI
  11. 8
    1. BEST BUY @ 15 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  12. 6
    1. Get Ready for 2010: "Meeting With A Chicago Grant Maker" Opportunities
    2. Domestic Violence Certification Training at Bethsaida M. B. Church
  13. 5
    1. Community Information Series: Tenants' Rights
  14. 3
    1. Greater Englewood Greening Association ("GEGA") Members' Meeting
  15. 2
    1. ELECTION DAY IS FEBRUARY 2ND!
  16. 1
    1. Teamwork Englewood Calendar for February
    2. The KKC Black History Month Opening Celebration
    3. Beloved Community Family Wellness Center is moving, to 6821 South Halsted!

January 2010

  1. 27
    1. BIG & Company's GRAY VS. GREEN: Why Urban Renewal Didn't & The Green Economy Must
  2. 21
    1. Independent Bulletin for January 21, 2010
  3. 20
    1. Weed And Seed Invitation to Potential Steering Members
  4. 19
    1. Allstate's Beyond February GIVE BACK DAY, January 19th, 2010
  5. 16
    1. White House Internships
    2. Englewood Multicultural Center—WE RESOLVE Sustained Civic Engagement
  6. 15
    1. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 81st Birthday & Annual Remembrance
    2. YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM (Ages 14-18)
  7. 14
    1. "Black Creativity 2010: TAKING CHARGE OF YOU!" at the Museum of Science & Industry
  8. 12
    1. College Sophomores: Apply for two-summer internships in D.C.! Deadline is January 29th, 2010
    2. Southwest Federation Block Clubs Meeting
    3. SOULICIOUS, SO LIVE! Chicago's New Urban Music Showcase
  9. 9
    1. Get Ready for 2010: "Meeting With A Chicago Grant Maker" Opportunities

December 2009

  1. 25
    1. A Holiday Card from Alderman Willie Cochran, 20th Ward
  2. 23
    1. Food Pantries & Hot Meals
  3. 20
    1. Jubal Concert Band & Salvation Story Steel Orchestra's Holiday Performance
  4. 19
    1. First Annual Christmas Concert: Joy to the World!
  5. 18
    1. Strictly Streets, Inc. presents 20th Annual Taste Toys For Tots Christmas Concert
    2. Holiday Celebration—You're Invited!
    3. CELEBRATION OF GIVING
  6. 15
    1. Apply Now And Take the Census Test
    2. Recruiting 2010 Census Workers!!!
  7. 8
    1. DAY OF HEALING
  8. 7
    1. The First Greater Englewood Housing and Public/Neighborhood Safety Conference
  9. 5
    1. ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
    2. IMAGINE ENGLEWOOD IF PRESENTS "HOLLYWOOD IN ENGLEWOOD"
  10. 4
    1. Sounds of Sikia, featuring the Kennedy-King College Trio
  11. 2
    1. PEACE CIRCLE

November 2009

  1. 30
    1. CENSUS BUREAU: Become a Part of the 2010 Census Team!
    2. FREE TURKEYS FOR CHRISTMAS
    3. FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS
    4. Background Holding You Back? Clemency Workshop
    5. 50+ Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyle Program
  2. 22
    1. TEEN SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWSLETTER - LAUNCH PARTY!
    2. "Englewood," a Chicago original, musical stage play
  3. 21
    1. 2009 AWARDS BANQUET
    2. CAPS Workshops
  4. 19
    1. CAREER & WELLNESS FAIR
  5. 17
    1. FREE TUTORING OFFERED EVERY TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY!
  6. 13
    1. Closing ceremony, gun violence prevention workshop
  7. 3
    1. H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
  8. 2
    1. CEDA/LIHEAP NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS