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…
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—MARCH IS WOMENS' HISTORY MONTH . . . and people are still talking about our recent visit to Izola's Resataurant, 522 E. 79th, which included meeting its long-time owner, Izola White. In the photo, right, the popular restauranteur is greeted by one of her many youthful fans, Shanae Williams!
Take AN INSIDE LOOK; Jamal Bashir's " Ordinary Life" on page 4; Nate Thompson's Entertainment Round-up on page 5; Eve Cogdell's coversation with "Lady Ella" on page 7; and, Photo of the Week on page 9.
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News—"The newspaper," according to its slogan, "that connects the Englewood community of Chicago."
The Connector is a project undertaken by St. Bernard Hospital with two aims:
First, it will inform the surrounding community of available services and activities at St. Bernard Hospital—but it doesn't end THERE!
Second, the Connector will highlight general interest stories that Greater Englewood's residents would have no hope of finding in the major dailies and certainly not on the evening news.
Good stories. Stories about good things. And good people. Get it?
Check out the inaugural issue, here. What's the story, for instance, behind the big mural that was done at 63rd and Parnell? You'll find out in the Connector. What course is Alderman Cochran charting for the 20th Ward? The Connector can tell you. How is Washburne Culinary at Kennedy-King College recruiting in Chicago high schools? It's worth knowing and the Connector can help.
Its stories like these that can reinforce a sense of community.
It is projected that The Englewood Connector will come out five times a year. Contributions are welcome, too!
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Calendar—The Census Bureau is looking for Census Takers, Office Clerks, Crew Leaders, etc. The pay ranges from $12.00 to $19.75 per hour.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, testing will be at 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm in Room 231 of Building V at Kennedy-King College, 747 West 63rd Street.
SATURDAYS, testing will be at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm in room 222 of Building V at Kennedy-King College.
Applicants must pass the WRITTEN TEST and a BACKGROUND CHECK as well as bring 2 FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION to the testing session. Acceptable forms of identification and our practice test can be found on our website. Our web site address and a list of acceptable forms of identification can be found here by clicking on the image above until you reach the printable pdf.
Questions? Call 866.861.2010.
Calendar—Housing Taskforce Meeting at 2:00 pm
Calendar—"We are not put on this earth to see through each other but to see each other through." —Anon.
The 7th District Advisory Council and the Community Policing Unit welcome you to the first 2010 Community Meeting, during which we shall celebrate Womens' History Month.
Guest speakers are:
Geraldine Smith
Lillian Smith
Ruby Taylor
Calendar—We owe this information to State Representative Esther Golar, 6th:
A terrific 8 week summer program for your teen and it's free to boot! It features outdoor adventures, an Urban Eden Farm Apprenticeship and Green Career Training. Participants even get a modest stipend. The program begins July the 7th but interested teens and a guardian MUST attend an orientation, either on Tuesday the 16th at 7 pm or Thursday the 18th at 7 pm. For something this good space is going to be limited, so RSVP with Tiffany at 773.624.8686!
Calendar—African American Male Initiative Meeting at 4:00 pm
Calendar—The Parkways Foundation has given over $200,000 to the Chicago Park District to Fund Day Camp Scholarships for the Summer!
On Thursday, March 18th, from 10am to 9pm and Saturday, March 20th, from 9am to 12 pm, parents can submit required paperwork to see if they qualify at designated "scholarship processing centers" at nine citywide parks. Applicants must bring copies of required documents to one of the following processing sites (click on the image to reach the printable pdf, listing the documents and the locations).
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
Calendar—Old School DJ plus live entertainment: John Blu (RB & Hip Hop); Andrea McNeal w/ Full Circle Band (Old School, R&B and Motown); Connections with Marzette Griffeth (Jazz, Old School, R&B and Motown); and, food plus free liquor courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits!
$25.00 admission will count as a donation - For tickets: 773.789.0144 or email adancy@englewoodbcc.org - Corporate and Table Sponsorships Available - Dress to Impress
Englewood/West Englewood Businesses purchase 1 ticket and receive free listing in upcoming business directory.
COME PARTY, NETWORK AND SUPPORT THIS HUMANITARIAN EVENT!
Calendar—Census Complete Count Committee Meeting at 11:00 am
Calendar—Golden Nugget Girls' Leadership Program Meeting at 4:00 pm
Calendar—Starting Friday, March 19th and running until Saturday the 27th, it will be 30% off nearly everything in the stores for educators, current or retired.
Please distribute. Click on the image to reach the calendar and click again to reach the printable pdf.
Calendar—Please join us for another installment of the "Young Natives" open jam sessions, this month featuring:
THE RAVINIA JAZZ SCHOLARS,
under the direction of Chicago's renowned jazz pianist, Mr. Willie Pickens!
Young Natives performs at the Sikia every third Friday of the month. Young Natives features some of the most talented youth in Chicago besides guest artists such as Chicago notable jazz trumpeteer Corey Wilkes—a long time friend of the Natives—and jazz pianist Ken Chaney as well as the Merit School of Music Honors Jazz Band.
Since January of '09, Urban Aspirations located its Young Natives Student Jam Sessions to the Sikia Restaurant, the upscale supper club operated by the students and staff of Washburne Culinary Institute.
Free admission. Are you "underage?" Please, come, but click on the image until you reach the printable pdf which will give you the rules covering attendance.
Call 312.458.9316 or e-mail us at info@urbanaspirations.org
Calendar—Come to Kennedy-King College and learn the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in cancer and how we can protect our family and friends. Free admission. Please call Healthlink (773.702.9200) to RSVP!
Calendar—Do you have a CITI mortgage? Submit CITI Loan Modification Applications on Saturday the 20th, at the 7th District Police Station's Community Room. Click on image to reach printable pdf listing everything you need to bring with you!
The event is an outgrowth of the STABLE Project (Sustaining Together Basic Living Effort). On December 17th, Citibank presented a $50,000.00 contribution to Nobel Neighbors, a lead HUD approved counseling agency and community partners to provide foreclosure prevention assistance to CITI borrowers in targeted zip codes.
The STABLE Project was organized by the Monroe Foundation, a 20 year old non-profit community and enterprise development intermediary, which has put together a consortium of HUD approved housing counseling and foreclosure prevention advocacy groups that include: Partners in Community Building, Inc. (PICB), Westside Ministers Coalition Community Development Corporation (WMCDC) and the Monroe Foundation.
To register, call 773.706.8915.
Calendar—As a courtesy to Bernard Place Neighbors, NFP:
Rent/or Lease With Option to Purchase— Close to El and 24 Hour Bus Route; public, private and charter elementary and secondary schools, all within three blocks; and, best of all, GREAT neighbors!!! In this world, doesn't that count for something?
1st floor unit - 2 bdrs 1 bth, all appliances stay; asking $750
2nd floor unit - 3 bdr 2 bths, all appliances stay; asking $1450
Really nice new construction 2-flat home with all new appliances in both units. Owner lives in building and tenant occupies the lower level. For details call or leave a voicemail message at 773.319.1078.
Calendar—If you loved Expressions of Englewood Volumes I-II, you will adore Volume III in this series which contains poetry, literature and memoir by residents in the community!
Remember, it will make a great GIFT to that person you know with Englewood roots (Easter, April 4th, is coming sooner than you think)! You can purchase a volume, $10.00, by contacting Corey Hall, Editor and Compiler, at (773) 602-5228.
Calendar—If you know a high school senior who could benefit from one of these scholarships, please forward this to them: click on the image until you reach the printable pdf! It's getting down to the wire to apply for the scholarships listed here on the Calendar.
Just a reminder: Rep. Golar's General Assembly Scholarship is also available for any high school senior living in the 6th Legislative District. Log on to http://www.ilga.gov and click "Legislator Lookup" and enter your address to see if you live in the district (if not, call your local state representative to check on GA Scholarship availability). Applications can be picked up at our office, 4926 South Ashland, 10am-4pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as at Back-of-the-Yards, W. Englewood, Sherman Park, Canaryville and Daley Public Libraries. Or call our office at 773.925.6580 any time and leave your address; we'll mail an application to you. Deadline to turn in applications is Monday, April 26th, 5:00pm.
Ken Smith\District Administrator for Esther Golar
State Representative of the 6th District
Calendar—The CPD's Student Worker Program is designed to give students hands-on experience with one of the nation's largest law enforcement agencies.
Must be a current college level junior, senior or graduate/law school student currently enrolled in school. Click on City Seal to reach the printable pdf listing all requirements.
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.
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.
Calendar—If your family income is less than $50,000 or your individual income is less than $25,000, you qualify for top-flight service!
Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 pm to 8pm and Saturdays from 10am to 1PM. The program will last until April 15th (naturally!).
Calendar—Fresh Taste/Urban Agriculture Meeting at 2:00 pm
Calendar—Group sessions for teenage girls 14-16 who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual assault. Participants will use photography and poetry to promote discussion or shared experiences, challenges and hopes with others in a safe place. The group will meet Monday evenings for eight weeks. At the conclusion, group members will be able to exhibit their photographs and perform their poetry for family and friends.
Contact Rebekah Martin at 773.496.5632.
Calendar—Fitness Sub-committee Meeting at 10:00 am
Calendar—Hey, hey—let the good times roll! A back in the day taste of 50s, 60s, & 70s dress code. C. J. Karaoke and Odell Spencer Music. Donations of money and Food would be nice.
Wednesday, March 24th, 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the Center.
See Pauline and Bobbie. Phone: 312.745.3328.
Calendar—Health Sub-Committee Meeting at 1:00 pm
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
Calendar—You'll LEARN from community and environmental leaders about urban environmental challenges and opportunities for change.
You'll LEAD by taking what you've learned and make something happen.
You'll ACT and lead an environmental service project in your community with C3 support and resources.
There are two other sites for the 27th and the 29th. Click on event title to reach calendar. Click again to reach a printable pdf of the announcement.
To RSVP for orientation or for more information, email conservation@cityofchicago.org of call 312.743.9283.
Calendar—Board of Directors Meeting at 8:00 am
Calendar—Golden Nugget Leadership Program Meeting at 4:00 pm
Calendar—Come for the Cuisine, stay for the jazz experience! Sounds of Sikia offers patrons a Michigan Avenue ambiance with south side flair and free parking.
Sounds of Sikia features the KKC Faculty Trio with Dr. Curtis Prince, drums; Pete Carney, saxophones; and Brian Felix, piano/organ. Enjoy the best African-inspired cuisine prepared by Washburne Culinary Institute chefs.
A Friday Night Gourmet Dinner with Entertainment is $30.00. BYOB and RSVP today as seating is limited: 773.602.5200.
We play every Friday of the month EXCEPT for the third, when the Young Natives step up to the plate!
An updated viewable and printable pdf of scheduling for this event will be available soon.
Calendar—Angelfood, the distributor of low-cost grocery boxes and convenience meals is now affiliated with True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood (773.488.0900)! For those who ordered by Monday the 15th of March, distribution will be on Saturday the 27th between the hours of 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. The menu for April will be available at that time.
Another location in Englewood is Bethsaida Missionary Baptist Church at 5660 S. Sangamon St. In West Englewood, Love Unlimited Christian Ministries Center at 1844 W. 63rd St. is a distribution center. Check at those locations for their particulars.
We are not talking about "food pantry" here, but HIGH-QUALITY foods brought straight from the processors to individuals and families on a BUDGET. The food is affordable because of sophisticated quantity buying and a management team that regards its operation as a ministry. One orders in advance and then picks up the order about ten days or so later. Read the attachments for details, maps, contact information and all the rest.
Internet ordering to be available soon!
Calendar—AAMI College Tour (through April 4th). For more information call Michael Tidmore at 773.602.4507.
Calendar—A free media fair and workshops for students, grade six and up. The Teen Arts Showcase will have CASH PRIZES. The actual event is April 24th, but your application is due on March 29th. Check the web site or call, 312.369.8871.
Calendar—A monthly get-together for representatives of Englewood's health support organizations.
Calendar—Golden Nugget Girls' Leadership Program meeting at 4:00pm
Our mission: Become a safe have for girls, preteen to 19. We will support them with life issues!
Deanna Woods, Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer
Team Leaders: Pat Stewart & Siretha Woods
Group Leader: Officer Oliphant-King, Silvia Duncan of the Salvation Army, Constance Hawkins and others in Greater Englewood.
Calendar—African American Male Initiative Meeting at 4:00 pm
Calendar—A community forum for understanding the dangers of lead poisoning. Lead is a serious threat in the Englewood and West Englewood communities. It is vital that we as a community and our families within it educate ourselves about lead poisoning, its treatment and its prevention.
There will be lead screening on site for children ages six months to six years of age. All screenings are being provided free of charge. For information, phone 773.488.6704 or e-mail jhill705@sbcglobabl.net.
Calendar—The Greater Englwewood Greening Association focuses on gardening and community greening.
Calendar—Jazz brass led by pianist Ken Chaney. Click on the image to see the line-up!
Gage Park, Friday, April 9th, at 7:00 pm and FREE!
Calendar—Food & entertainment with an international flair! Smorgasbord (Swedish style, lots of value added) for a donation of only $25.00! Spend an evening, and forget about eating for a month!
Calendar—Regular meeting of the Food Sub-committee at 3:00 pm
Calendar—Education Taskforce Meeting at 5:30 pm
Calendar—Block Club Federation Meeting at 5:30 pm
Calendar—Seniors, come out and represent your high schools. There will be great music, dancing and tasty food. $7.00 admission. All ages welcome!
Calendar—Kick off the growing season with family activities, expert lecturers, garden demonstrations, vendors, exhibitors, the Green Cafe and live music!
Calendar—Hooked on Drums welcomes back African Master Drummer, Mr. Billy Nankouma Konate! Click on his image until you reach the viewable and printable pdf with his bio—incredible!
The drumming camp runs five days and kids must be sure to pack a lunch. $150.00, but don't despair as there is a sliding scale with terrific discounts for those who need them!
On April 3rd, our newly-minted drummers will be performing with Billy Konate, big time, at a public event! Stay tuned for the details.
News—The Bee Line's Year in Review: Guess what? We made it!
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News—It has not been an easy year for anyone, but chestnuts are roasting on an open fire in Bernard Place
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News—The November issue of the Bernard Place Bee Line commemorates the Crash of '29
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News—In the October Bee Line, residents confront issues of crime and disorder in area
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News—Download the latest issue of Bee Line to read about Angela Sell's college journey and other neighborhood news.
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News—The August issue of the Bernard Place Bee Line features Kenyatta Vaughn, the first new resident of the Bernard Place II development.
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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.
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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).
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