Hoofers South Branches Off To Become Hoofers Club Englewood:  Tap Your Way To Fitness!

Hoofers South Branches Off To Become Hoofers Club Englewood: Tap Your Way To Fitness!

News—Hoofers South Tap Dancers
Tap dancing emerges from Englewood. The Hoofers Club Englewood is a chair aerobic tap dance program created by Chicago Southsider, Brenda Woods. Woods parents were both professional tap dancers and Woods says, "I was born tapping." The name, The Hoofers Club Englewood Program, came from the famous Hoofer Club in Harlem from the 1930's and the inspiration came from seeing famous tap dance performer Ernest Brownie Brown in action.
Benefits
The seniors receive training from Woods, who has more than 40years of tap dance experience. In creating The Hoofers Club Englewood, the goal is to provide a positive aging program for seniors between the ages of 55-85. The program is free! The classes are Thursday mornings from 10:00 am -11:00 am at Hamilton Park.
What Else?
Beginners, intermediates and the advanced are welcome to join the club. Members of this club are also treated to a music component where they learn about different genres such as jazz, gospel, r&b, reggae and hip hop. These members are not just limited to chair tap dance; they also do sing along, karaoke and name that tune.
Performance.
Hoofers South. The first club, and now the second club, Hoofers Club Englewood, pair together to have a grand performance every November. These dancing seniors also get to showcase their talent to the public by performing throughout the city. They have performed for organizations such as the Najwa Student Council, Relay for Life, an event hosted by The American Cancer Society and the Senior Holistic Day Care.
Interested? Contact Brenda Woods at 773-902-7391 or Sandra Thomas Park Supervisor 312-747-6174 or 312-747-6174

The Hoofers Club Englewood Program is supported by the Chicago Park District, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Englewood Community Cultural Planning Council.

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FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) flood disaster assistance

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) flood disaster assistance, Friday, August 20, 2010

Calendar—*SPECIAL BULLETIN*

From State Representative Esther Golar

August 20, 2010

FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) has approved Governor Quinn’s application for disaster relief for those in Cook County affected by the storm flooding in July.

Affected 6th District property owners, tenants and small businesses have TWO ways to apply for assistance:

1. By phone to 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)

2. Go to www.disasterassistance.gov and fill out a web-based form.

In all cases, FEMA will determine applicants’ eligibility for disaster relief.

Please distribute this information to anyone you know who was affected by the flooding.

Sincerely,

Esther Golar

State Representative of the 6th District

Ph.: (773) 925-6580

Fax: (773) 925-6584

Urgent Posting 2 of 3:  Emergency Rental Assistance Available!  Posted

Urgent Posting 2 of 3: Emergency Rental Assistance Available! Posted, Monday, August 9, 2010

Calendar—PLEASE FORWARD TO ANYONE THAT MAY BE ELIGIBLE

Cook County received over 4 million dollars for people who are currently behind in rent due to lack of work or illness. Students are even eligible.

If you or someone you know is having problems paying rent due to loss of job, or illness, or who have become homeless due to the economy or for the same reasons listed, and are residing in Cook County or Hammond, contact Gloria Mullins at 312-603-1006 or call 847-866-2952 or 877-426-6515.

Forwarded by:

Jean Carter-Hill, Co-founder and Executive Director,

“Imagine Englewood if. . .!”

Advocate for Youth Empowerment & a Lead-free Englewood

Urgent Posting 3 of 3:  Jobs:  Community Health's Englewood Satellite Site, posted

Urgent Posting 3 of 3: Jobs: Community Health's Englewood Satellite Site, posted, Monday, July 26, 2010

Calendar—Ordinarily, job postings are featured below within "On Your Sunday Browse." However, given the importance of Community Health's entry to the Greater Englewood Community, these job postings are being given top billing, here.

Community Health is a free health center, well known to west side residents, staffed by volunteer medical professionals who serve the uninsured and those in need.

Late this summer, Community Health plans to open a satellite site within the Chicago Department of Public Health's facility at 641 West 63rd Street.

We now announce three paid position openings, Clinic Manager, Nurse (RN), and Patient Care Advocate. Click on the image to reach the job descriptions and application procedures.

Community Health is a truly great health center, staffed by great people who are good to work with and for!

Pass this along. If you wish to print the postings, click on the image until you reach the printable pdf.

News, 1 of 6:  Englewood Boxing Club Teaches Life Lessons

News, 1 of 6: Englewood Boxing Club Teaches Life Lessons

News—Sally Hazelgrove's boxing program, which gives Englewood youth a sense of fulfillment and empowerment, is an alternative to the gangs and violence of the streets. Continue…

News, 2 of 6, updated 08/16/10:  For Asiah Butler's blog,

News, 2 of 6, updated 08/16/10: For Asiah Butler's blog, "A New Voice from Englewood, 'The Brooklyn of Chicago,'" go to http://mrsenglewood.blogspot.com

News—As a resident of the Englewood community I am determined to promote inspirational stories that will help enrich cultural experiences in our village. These efforts will be done by empowering residents and GEN X, Y & Z with informative + uplifting news. My goal is also to connect resources and develop program/events in order to create a new improved IMAGE for the community! The Village of Englewood will soon be referred to as "The New Brooklyn of Chicago . . . " Continue…

NEWS, 3 of 6:  The Bernard Place Bee Line for February/March, 2010

NEWS, 3 of 6: The Bernard Place Bee Line for February/March, 2010

News—This edition is a consolidation for February and March as software problems prevented the Bee Line from making its appearance last month!

See some of the happenings that took place at the Kennedy-King College/Teamwork Englewood Black History Month celebration; discover that the Haitian earthquake had aftershocks reaching Englewood; and, learn about the Hope and Healing Community Choir of Englewood!

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NEWS, 4 of 6:  The BULLETIN for September 2nd!  Follow this link:  http://www.teamworkenglewood.org

NEWS, 4 of 6: The BULLETIN for September 2nd! Follow this link: http://www.teamworkenglewood.org

News—Front page: "Hands Across Emmett Till Memorial Bridge" was an inspirational commemoration and ceremony honoring Emmett Till, whose horrific death galvanized the civil rights movement. Till family members are seen in the photo, holding a "Never Again" sign. Accompanying them is Emmett Till Legacy Foundation coordinator Deborah Watts with supporters and local leaders. Let's take "AN INSIDE LOOK . . . "; then turn to page 3 where we learn "Englewood Embraces 'Docs & Dialogue'"; go to page 4 for a discussion of "ADHD in our Youngsters . . . "; "Mediatainment Zone Highlights" are found on page 5; and, "Our Photos of the week . . . " are on page 13! Continue…

NEWS, 5 of 6:  20th Ward Newsletter:  A Message From Alderman Cochran

NEWS, 5 of 6: 20th Ward Newsletter: A Message From Alderman Cochran

News—A recap of recent 20th Ward events, a listing of events to come and opportunities for constituents. Continue…

News, 6 of 6:  Third Ward Newsletter, Alderman Pat Dowell

News, 6 of 6: Third Ward Newsletter, Alderman Pat Dowell

News—Dear Third Ward Resident,

July's record warm weather and severe storms certainly didn't slow down the Third Ward. In addition to having a major motion picture filmed at the historic Rosenwald located at 47th and Michigan, there was a lot of infrastructure work completed in the ward and I was the lead sponsor or co-sponsor for two significant pieces of legislation that were either passed or introduced in July that will help residents in the Third Ward as well as throughout the city.

Please note that the City Sticker violation enforcement began August 1st. So if you do not have your city sticker, you need to visit www.chiccityclerk.com or call (312) 74-CLERK.

We also have a very busy August with the Bud Billiken Day Parade on the 14th and my 4th Annual Back to School Extravaganza at Fuller Park on the 21st and several other events.

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Pat Dowell
Alderman, 3rd Ward

CLICK TWICE ON IMAGE TO REACH THE FULL, 8 PAGE NEWSLETTER; CLICK AGAIN TO REACH THE PRINTABLE, EXPORTABLE PDF!

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"ON YOUR SUNDAY BROWSE": A Sunday series with (17!) postings regarding programs, announcements & items of interest for, Sunday, August 15, 2010

Calendar—"On Your Sunday Browse" is Greater Englewood's weekly series of postings regarding standing programs, offerings and items such as scholarships, summer programs and the like which may have a distant deadline. While not immediately pending events, they are "eventful" and deserve to be featured somewhere on our home page where our visitors can easily come upon them.

We could be talking about a new home day care in the neighborhood; a coffeehouse for that creative high school student of yours; a scholarship program that has an end date a month or so away; public, home or personal safety tips from CAPS and the like.

Items found here tend to be moved "the week of" for posting "on the day of."

If you or your organization has an on-going program that you would like to post here, call 773.602.4507 and ask for Rashan. The same goes for events scheduled some ways off. If your church, for instance, expects to do a musicale, dinner, etc., you should post it here. As the "week of" arrives, your posting will then be placed on "the day of."

On Your Sunday Browse:

On Your Sunday Browse: "What is a Life Worth?" Hot Weather Safety Tips, Courtesy of Officer Rafael Yanez, 007th District, CPD, first posted, Friday, July 23, 2010

Calendar—Officer Yanez would like to remind you that extreme heat and high humidity can be dangerous to anyone, but particularly to the elderly, infants, and young children, persons with disabilities and people on medication for chronic health problems. Click on the image for some common sense tips for handling the heat:

THEATER!  On Your Sunday Browse:  Those Sensational Soulful 60's at KKC Theater, posted

THEATER! On Your Sunday Browse: Those Sensational Soulful 60's at KKC Theater, posted, September 10 – 26, 2010

Calendar—Opens September 10th and plays until September 26th!
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

You don't want to miss Jackie Taylor's phenomenal production of THOSE SENSATIONAL SOULFUL SIXTIES. Full of fun, laughter, dance and music—that great-great music!

Relive or discover the magic and excitement of that great 60's music honoring the legends including Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Aretha Franklin and many, many more with a special salute to Sammy Davis Jr.

THOSE SENSATIONAL SOULFUL SIXTIES is a must see for all ages. It will take your breath away and leave you begging for more!

Click on image for tickets prices, group discounts and more!

On Your Sunday Browse:  Hollywood in Englewood . . .

On Your Sunday Browse: Hollywood in Englewood . . . "Where Stars Walk", Saturday, September 25, 2010

Calendar—Dear Friend and Supporter:

You are invited to attend Imagine Englewood if’s 3rd Annual Youth Fundraiser to be held from 8-4 on Saturday, September 25, 2010, at the True Vine M.B. Church, 6720 S. Stewart Ave. in Chicago. This year's theme is "Hollywood in Englewood. . .Where Stars Walk." Englewood youth will “hit the runway” showcasing the designs of Chi-Vas White, Englewood native and creator of ONELLW Athletic Clothing. The young models will receive certificates of recognition for their contribution to the event’s success.

IEi is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, whose mission is to strengthen and empower the Englewood community through teaching youth healthy living, environmental awareness and positive communication skills. Proceeds from "Hollywood in Englewood" will provide funding for IEi's Youth Empowerment and Leadership programs which focus on lead awareness, prevention and treatment. Englewood has one of the highest incidence of lead-poisoning in the nation, and children's lives are being ruined. Our goal is a lead-free community where residents take an active part in social change. Through media and advocacy training, we prepare our young people to take the lead in the fight against lead poisoning, as well as other issues that impact upon the Englewood community. We won't stop until Englewood is lead-free.

In the event that you cannot attend “Hollywood in Englewood”, we would appreciate your sponsorship of a table for eight young people. Tickets are $10.00 per person. Donation options are cash, check or PAYPAL (please visit our website: www.imagineenglewoodif.org). For further information, please call IEi's office (773.488.6704) or Mrs. Jean Carter-Hill (773.320.6894). She can also be reached via e-mail at jhill705@sbcglobal.net.

On Your Sunday Browse:  DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ASTHMA?  Contact Addressing Asthma in Englewood, first posted

On Your Sunday Browse: DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ASTHMA? Contact Addressing Asthma in Englewood, first posted, Monday, August 2, 2010

Calendar—Asthma is a common problem in Chicago. If your child has asthma, the ADDRESSING ASTHMA IN ENGLEWOOD PROJECT can help you and your family understand how to control asthma and not let it control you!

Click on image for more information and contact Gay Chisum, 312.747.0305. Fax referrals to 773.783.9716.

On Your Sunday Browse:  Beloved Community Family Wellness Center:  Caring People Caring for You, first posted

On Your Sunday Browse: Beloved Community Family Wellness Center: Caring People Caring for You, first posted, Monday, August 2, 2010

Calendar—Call 773.651.3629 for appointments

Walk-Ins are welcome

Provides preventive health care for the entire family from infants to seniors

No long wait for services

Patients are treated with dignity and respect

Our services are affordable: Medicare and Medicaid accepted and a sliding fee scale based on total family income

Our support programs include AllKids registration; WIC form completion; financial assessment; medication asssitance; and transportation assistance for appointments!

On Your Sunday Browse:  Partnership for Prescription Assistance—you might get your meds for free or nearly so!  First posted

On Your Sunday Browse: Partnership for Prescription Assistance—you might get your meds for free or nearly so! First posted, Saturday, August 21, 2010

Calendar—Hi, everyone,

This is a free program that helps people who are uninsured or underinsured access their prescription medications. Read the attached flier carefully; if you have any questions, call THEM: 1.888.4PPA.NOW (1.888.477.2669)

Have a great day,

Ken Smith

District Administrator for
Esther Golar
State Representative of the 6th District
Ph.: (773) 925-6580
Fax: (773) 925-6584

On Your Sunday Browse:  14-19 Years Old?  Apply For The Digital Connectors Program!  Posted

On Your Sunday Browse: 14-19 Years Old? Apply For The Digital Connectors Program! Posted, Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Calendar—If you like technology and want to make a difference in you community, apply for the Digital Connectors Program. Increase your computer and internet knowledge and a lot of things will fall into place for you (click on the image to see just how)!

Classes being September 13th and applications are being accepted now. 150 Service learning hours for a 26 week class that meets three days a week.

For more information, contact William R. Hamilton, 773.846.3700 Xt. 110 or whamilton@newcovenantmbc.com.

Classes will meet at New Covenant M.B. Church, Rev. Stephen J. Thurston, Pastor.

On Your Sunday Browse:  Each One, Teach One, Literacy

On Your Sunday Browse: Each One, Teach One, Literacy, Sunday, June 6, 2010

Calendar—OUR MISSION: To teach and entire excitement without our young people with regtard to mathematics and science—subjects that grant access to technological understanding and careers in our new global economy;

OUR VISION: To create a technologically competent community of young people; and,

PROGRAMS: After school youth tutoring, social innovation program and an audlt match & financial literacy class.

For information, call 877.274.1284.

On Your Sunday Browse:  Does Your Child Need Tutoring in Reading & Math?  Posted

On Your Sunday Browse: Does Your Child Need Tutoring in Reading & Math? Posted, Monday, August 23, 2010

Calendar—Approved and funded by the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)

On Your Sunday Browse:  WORD CHOICE CAFE!  Posted

On Your Sunday Browse: WORD CHOICE CAFE! Posted, Sunday, June 6, 2010

Calendar—Elijah's House Word Choice Cafe is a spoken word program and a full service cafe that provides youth opportunities to showcase their talents to the community.

Are you 13 to 18? Want to get involved with an afterschool program? Need to complete service hour credits? Want to learn a new job skill and have fun? Want to develop job skills but don't know how? Want to learn or show others your talents in poetry, dance, vocals, music or theater?

Mondays through Fridays from 3:30 to 7:30 pm.

For information call 773.517.5108.

On Your Sunday Browse:  Yes You Can—Be A Change Agent!  Posted

On Your Sunday Browse: Yes You Can—Be A Change Agent! Posted, Saturday, July 24, 2010

Calendar—Yes You Can!—Take the Summer Reading Pledge! Pledge to read one book a week and ask your children to do likewise.

On Your Sunday Browse:  ENGLEWOOD EXPRESSIONS IV IS HERE, posted for

On Your Sunday Browse: ENGLEWOOD EXPRESSIONS IV IS HERE, posted for, June 12 – 13, 2010

Calendar—For further information:

Corey Hall, 773.659.9338

expressionsfromenglewood@yahoo.com

Expressions From Englewood IV ready for reading!

Expressions From Englewood, a journal that features prose, fiction, and poetry from people living, working and/or going to school in the community, is now in its fourth edition! This new edition, along with the highly acclaimed third edition, will be available for purchase at the upcoming Printers Row Lit Fest, which will be held June 12-13 in historic Printers Row. Corey Hall, the publisher and editor, will be located at table 402, located on the north side of Polk Street. The journals cost $10, with all proceeds going toward the printing of all future journals.

Once again, an impressive, emotional array is on display in the journal’s pages. Highlights from the prose selections include “My Experience with Incubus,” “Legal, Illegal, and Life,” “Dearest Family: Leave Me the Hell Alone!” and “Me pe se me ho meba keke!” Investigative selections that stand out include “Pilgrimage to the Motherland,” “Deadbeat or Beat Up: My Solutions on Solving the Deadbeat Parent Crisis,” and “On the Cross and Held in Effigy.” As a matter of fact, the latter essay begins: “I believe that learning about Jesus Christ through the Black church renders a person academically inferior and intellectually obtuse in the quest for modern day liberation.”

The theme for volume IV, “Journey...to the Beginning,” features selections where contributors discuss places where they would like to go in the future for their betterment, (Journey,) and initiatives they envision themselves starting for the betterment of themselves and others, (…to the Beginning.)

Submissions for volume V are now being accepted. Further information may be obtained through Hall by calling 773.659.9338, e-mail, at expressionsfromenglewood.com, or on the publication’s newly created Facebook fan site.

On Your Sunday Browse:  CYBERNAVIGATOR!  Computer Help At Kelly Branch Public Library Started

On Your Sunday Browse: CYBERNAVIGATOR! Computer Help At Kelly Branch Public Library Started, Sunday, June 6, 2010

Calendar—It started in January, one-on-one computer tutoring, reserving library materials, basic computer classes, help with on-line applications, internet searches and assistance with printing. Go to printable pdf attachment for days and hours of availability.

On Your Sunday Browse:  KKC's Exciting Summer Enrichment Program for Your 3-5 Year Old Child, posted

On Your Sunday Browse: KKC's Exciting Summer Enrichment Program for Your 3-5 Year Old Child, posted, Sunday, June 13, 2010

Calendar—Reserve your child's space today! Sliding scale fees, small class size, meals and snacks and a whole lot more! Call 773.602.5481.

On Your Sunday Browse:  Elijah's House Star Brite Daycare

On Your Sunday Browse: Elijah's House Star Brite Daycare, Sunday, June 6, 2010

Calendar—FREE REGISTRATION AND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW!!!

Ages 5 mos. through 5 years. Weekly Rate: $75.00 per child.

We offer:

Licensed instructors; low rates, healthy meals, safe environment and developmentally age appropriate curricula!

Call 773.517.5108 for information.

On Your Sunday Browse:  NEW!  COOKIE CRUMBLE DAYCARE STARTING

On Your Sunday Browse: NEW! COOKIE CRUMBLE DAYCARE STARTING, Saturday, May 29, 2010

Calendar—Take a tour of the new, beautiful home daycare opening in your area!

We offer:

FREE TRANSPORTATION (pick-up from school and drop-off at home)

Flexible hours

Bi-weekly field trips

Educational activities

Professional and friendly environment

CALL TO TAKE A TOUR!
Simone, Owner
5644 S. Elizabeth Street
773.556.8736 / Cookie.Crumble.Daycare@gmail.com

On Your Sunday Browse:  COMMUNITY REENTRY SUPPORT CENTER, ENGLEWOOD

On Your Sunday Browse: COMMUNITY REENTRY SUPPORT CENTER, ENGLEWOOD, Sunday, June 6, 2010

Calendar—Ex-offenders, Teamwork Englewood has an on-going program wherein we can assist you in achieving self-sufficiency while successfully reintegrating into local communities! The City's Reentry Support Centers offer dedicated staff who can help individuals obtain workforce training, housing assistance, health services, food assistance and other services as needed. To speak with a counselor, or to schedule an appointment at a Reentry Support Center, contact us at (773) 602-4513. M-F, 9a-5p.

WE NOW RETURN TO OUR REGULAR, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENT LISTINGS

Resume Workshop Every Monday Afternoon at 01:00 pm, posted

Resume Workshop Every Monday Afternoon at 01:00 pm, posted, Monday, July 26, 2010

Calendar—Learn the basics of resume and cover letter writing. Complete your resume using free online word processing websites and print resources! We will show you how.

NEW!!!  Chess Club, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 01:00 pm, Hiram Kelly Branch Library, first posted

NEW!!! Chess Club, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 01:00 pm, Hiram Kelly Branch Library, first posted, Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Calendar—Want to learn to play chess? Join our free chess club for seniors and adults! Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1-3 pm at Kelly Branch, 6151 South Normal.

Greater Englewood Urban Agriculture Taskforce—Working Group at 02:00 pm,

Greater Englewood Urban Agriculture Taskforce—Working Group at 02:00 pm,, Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Calendar—The Working Group meets between taskforce meetings to develop concepts, conduct research and do outreach to further Urban Ag Taskforce objectives in Greater Englewood.

We expect to meet between 02:00 and 04:00 pm at the Teamwork Englewood offices, USBank, 815 West 63rd Street, 2nd Floor.

The date and location for this meeting may be subject to change: please watch this site for updates.

Warren King
708.856.2212
Twitter:@reyesjr56

Teamwork Englewood Health-Food-Fitness Steering Committee at 03:00 pm,

Teamwork Englewood Health-Food-Fitness Steering Committee at 03:00 pm,, Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Calendar—This steering committee guides the respective subcommittees on Health, Food and Fitness

On Wednesdays at 04:00 pm, Join the Safety Net Works Youth Council!!

On Wednesdays at 04:00 pm, Join the Safety Net Works Youth Council!!, Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Calendar—A State of Illinois Initiative that aims to stem violence in our communities by providing alternative programs and activities for our youth, including:

recreational activities; performance arts; multimedia training; personal and community health; teen parent support; and, education and career options.

Besides Children's Home + Aid, the effort is supported by Englewood Methodist "Youth Connections"; Imagine Englewood If; Liberation Christian Center and the P.E.A.C.E. Center!

WE MEET EVERY WEDNESDAY BETWEEN 4-6PM!

Thursdays at 10:00 am in Hamilton Park:  The Hoofers Club Englewood—A Tap Chair Aerobic Class For Seniors

Thursdays at 10:00 am in Hamilton Park: The Hoofers Club Englewood—A Tap Chair Aerobic Class For Seniors, Thursday, September 2, 2010

Calendar—Seniors (55+): Learn basic tap movements under the direction of legendary hoofer Brenda Starr Woods and get an aerobic workout, too! The music appreciation component will familiarize you with Jazz, Blues, Big Band, Motown, R&B, Soul and Reggae styles.

Space and equipment are limited so register early!

Click on image for registration and contact information.

Englewood Farmer's Market

Englewood Farmer's Market, June 10 – November 18, 2010

Calendar—Come food and farm in your community every Thursday. Farm tours, food and cooking demonstrations, BBQ, fruit smoothies, locally grown vegetables and fruits, health screenings and yoga.

Our Fruit Man, Sherman Martin!  Posted

Our Fruit Man, Sherman Martin! Posted, Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Calendar—Our slogan: "The root of good health is fruit!" Between father and son, close to fifty years experience in Englewood at the same location!

Summer Hours:

63rd & Yale
Tuesday thru Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

63rd & Stewart
Sundays Only, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Looking for something? 773.517.5068

Not one penny of foundation money made this enterprise a success—the love of the operator for the community and loyal customers made and make it possible!

Greater Englewood Greening Association at 11:00 am,

Greater Englewood Greening Association at 11:00 am,, Saturday, September 4, 2010

Greater Englewood Greening Association News & Notes for August 11th

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A. PERENNIAL PLANT GIVEAWAY! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Once again this summer Elite Growers Nursery is donating plants to Openlands so we will can have two truckloads of plants to give to gardeners in Englewood . Drop off will be Thursday August 26th at the Rowan Trees Market, Normal and Englewood Avenue . Usually, the plants are delivered about 8:00 AM and ready to be given out 2-3 hours later.

We will need volunteers to help unload the trucks, sort the plants and help people load them into their cars. Please tell me as soon as possible if you will be able to help. This year, active members of the Greater Englewood Garden Association/ Volunteers will have first choice of plants. So if you are receiving the GEGA News and Notes, that means YOU are a member! I will be sending more information the week of August 23rd about volunteer schedules and set up at the Market that day.

I will have pictures and more information on the 26th so you will know what you are getting and how to plant and care for them. Here is the list of plants we will be getting so far….

Bergenia 'Winterglut'
Dianthus 'Helen'
Armeria 'Splendens'
Aquilegia 'Cameo'
Festuca 'Elijah Blue'
Miscellaneous Green Hosta
Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise '

(Continued, click on image)

The Englewood Community Cultural Planning Council (

The Englewood Community Cultural Planning Council ("EC3") Meeting, 5 pm,, Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Calendar—EC3 is a 501 (c) (3) ENTITY formed for the purpose of promoting/supporting the arts and cultural affairs in Greater Englewood.

EC3 is also a PLACE, in the Hamilton Park Cultural Center, where everyone gathers on the second Wednesday of every month to discuss and introduce their projects for promoting the arts. The "arts" are broadly defined, so as to include musical, lyrical, poetic, spoken, graphic, sculptural and plastic productions of all kind.

Whether you are inclined, for instance, to reconstruct the internal workings of a slave ship in your basement; publish a journal dedicated to local verse and poetry; stage Kwanzaa presentations; tutor/mentor at-risk youth; display a full scale replica of an elephant made out of scrap truck tires; promote a rap group dedicated to peace and harmony in the hood; develop your knitting circle; raise organic vegetables and make preserves or goat cheeses at home for sale at the corner, EC3 is THE group for you!

For more information or to make a presentation for your group or idea, call 312.362.6524 and ask for Kabila.

Just tell him: "The Precinct Captain sent me."

Teamwork Englewood's Education Taskforce Meeting at 05:30 pm,

Teamwork Englewood's Education Taskforce Meeting at 05:30 pm,, Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Calendar—Greetings All:

As a reminder, the TE Education Taskforce meeting is next Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30pm. We will meet at KKC, Conference Room 100W in the Administration Building.

We plan to finalize the taskforce role at the Englewood Back to School Parade, discuss the Community/Parent Patrols pilot program at Stagg elementary and other educational related information.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Education Taskforce feel free to attend our next meeting, Tuesday, September 14th at 5:30pm.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks!

Asiaha (Ay-sha) Butler
Chair of TE Education Taskforce

Greater Englewood Healthy Start Initiative (3rd. Thursday every month at 10:00 am)

Greater Englewood Healthy Start Initiative (3rd. Thursday every month at 10:00 am), September 16 – August 19, 2010

Calendar—Our goal is to reduce the number of infants born too soon or with low birth weight in the Englewood and West Englewood community areas. Information: 312.745.0545

Every 3rd Thursday, Hiram Kelly Branch Book Club at 06:00 pm,

Every 3rd Thursday, Hiram Kelly Branch Book Club at 06:00 pm,, Thursday, August 19, 2010

Calendar—Please join us for a book discussion of "What My Mother Never Told Me," by Donna Hill. Copies are available at Kelly Branch. Every 3rd Thursday, from 6-7:30 pm

Englewood Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Meeting at 05:00 pm,

Englewood Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Meeting at 05:00 pm,, Thursday, September 16, 2010

Calendar—Please come out to our coalition meeting that will continue to address alcohol issues within the Englewood community!
Location: Sky's the Limit, 6857 South Halsted, 2nd Floor

Feel free to contact Laura Pawson or Olga Richardson of Chicago Commons at 773.376.0637.

Englewood Chamber of Commerce at 09:00 am,

Englewood Chamber of Commerce at 09:00 am,, Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Calendar—We are building economically sustainable businesses through business development; banking, lending and investment; building relationships; attracting new business; and a monthly newsletter, Business and Community Spotlight. Meeting runs from 9-10:30 am at USBank, 815 West 63rd Street, 4th Floor.

Grand Families Meeting at 10:00 am,

Grand Families Meeting at 10:00 am,, Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Calendar—Meetings and a local consortium for grandmothers (and their significant others) raising grand children. We meet at 10:00 am and close out at 01:00 pm.

Fathers 4 Life (4th Thursday at 03:00 pm of every month)

Fathers 4 Life (4th Thursday at 03:00 pm of every month), September 23 – August 26, 2010

Calendar—The Male Responsibility Program is a parenting and economic Stability Program designed to provide effective Parenting, Employment Training and Job PLacement. To learn more about this program please come to our office or call us weekdays from 8-4, and ask for Derrick Saalik, 312.745.0504 or 312.745.0501

Updated:  Greater Englewood Urban Agriculture Taskforce Meeting at 05:30 pm

Updated: Greater Englewood Urban Agriculture Taskforce Meeting at 05:30 pm, Monday, September 27, 2010

Calendar—The Greater Englewood Urban Ag Taskforce meets Monday August 23rd from 4:00-6:00 at Washburne Culinary Institute, Room 211.

The Taskforce is developing plans for agriculture and food projects within the community with the support of Teamwork Englewood, Growing Home and Kennedy-King College. The goal is to transform Englewood into a “food destination” within the City of Chicago. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the process and give input. Refreshments will be served.

The Washburne Culinary Institute is located at the corner of 63rd & Halsted streets, 740 W. 63rd St , Chicago 60621 . For more information visit the Teamwork Englewood website at www.teamworkenglewood.org or call 773-602-4507

Teamwork Englewood's Health Sub-Committee Meeting at 01:00 pm

Teamwork Englewood's Health Sub-Committee Meeting at 01:00 pm, Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Calendar—Teamwork Englewood's Health Sub-committee meets at 01:00 pm.

The Englewood Health Facilities Advisory Board at 10:00 am

The Englewood Health Facilities Advisory Board at 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Calendar—The Health Facilities Advisory Board consists of members of dozens of health provider agencies in the Greater Englewood area (go to the Directory section on this web site for a comprehensive listing).

The Facilities Board assembles quarterly to exchange information on treatment opportunities and to coordinate available treatment services in the area.

Not every agency can offer sickle-cell screening and treatment, for instance, but some do, and the other providers should know who they are!

Coffee and other beverages are provided plus SUBSTANTIAL and healthy snacks. We begin at 10:00.

For information, call (312) 745-0706 and ask for Loys.

Walter Reed Invited 100 Black Men During the Month of May—They Came And Are Still Coming!

Walter Reed Invited 100 Black Men During the Month of May—They Came And Are Still Coming!

News—Walter Reed (Literature and Writing Magnet Cluster) Elementary at 64th and Stewart put out an invitation, challenge for 100 Black Men to stand and deliver for the younger generation.

They read to the students, shared their career experiences, motivated the young people, showed their talent and—we can be sure—helped change the life of at least one child for the better! But let the Principal, Dina Everage, explain it:

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In Englewood, Sowing Seeds for a Better Day

In Englewood, Sowing Seeds for a Better Day

News—To celebrate Black History Month, some of Englewood's must successful sons and daughters gathered at Kennedy-King College to reflect on the neighborhood, the passage of time and the spirit of hope. Continue…

The Bernard Place Bee Line for January, 2010

The Bernard Place Bee Line for January, 2010

News—The Bee Line's Year in Review: Guess what? We made it! Continue…

The Bernard Place Bee Line for December, 2009

The Bernard Place Bee Line for December, 2009

News—It has not been an easy year for anyone, but chestnuts are roasting on an open fire in Bernard Place Continue…

Cocaine Habit Blues

Cocaine Habit Blues

News—In the October Bee Line, residents confront issues of crime and disorder in area Continue…

September Bee Line: Angela Sell Is Off to College

September Bee Line: Angela Sell Is Off to College

News—Download the latest issue of Bee Line to read about Angela Sell's college journey and other neighborhood news. Continue…

August Bee Line: First move-in for Bernard Place II

August Bee Line: First move-in for Bernard Place II

News—The August issue of the Bernard Place Bee Line features Kenyatta Vaughn, the first new resident of the Bernard Place II development. Continue…

Teamwork Englewood's Southwest Federation Block Clubs WILL NOT BE MEETING

Teamwork Englewood's Southwest Federation Block Clubs WILL NOT BE MEETING, Saturday, July 24, 2010

Calendar—The date for the next meeting has yet to be determined. Watch this site for the next date. Our next meeting will probably be at Ogden, pass the word, bring 7 people with you, invite your neighbors!

Check out Teamwork Linkages, a quarterly newsleter published by Teamwork Englewood

News—Teamwork Englewood recently published the inaugural edition of “Teamwork Linkages,” its quarterly newsletter. The newsletter aims to offer interesting and useful information about the work Teamwork Englewood is doing in the community and provide progress on the “Quality of Life” Plan. The newsletter also is a way to let community residents, supporters and potential partners know how to “link” to initiatives in Englewood and contribute to and back Teamwork Englewood’s overall mission. Continue…

Introduction to Teamwork Englewood

About us—Teamwork Englewood was formed as a vehicle for comprehensive community development in 2003 through the joint efforts of St. Bernard Hospital, Greater Englewood Parish United Methodist Church and Pullman Bank (now Park Bank). Its first task was to organize the community planning process that is a requirement of LISC/Chicago’s New Communities Program (NCP). Continue…

Building Fund Drive:  FISH & CHICKEN DINNER SALE

Building Fund Drive: FISH & CHICKEN DINNER SALE, Friday, August 6, 2010

Calendar—Starting today, Friday, from noon to 6 pm! Catfish/$7.00 or Chicken/$6.00, either with choice of two sides, spaghetti, cole slaw, potato salad, or string beans. Cake or Peach Cobbler comes with all dinners.

For more information, contact Pastor Massey at 773.863.0995 or email giftsfromgodministry@yahoo.com.

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