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Feb 28, 2009: CD Release And Poetry Show at The River Breeze Art Gallery
This will be an evening of Spokenword poetry by Aurora's own poetry group Just Sum Poets accompanied by a live Jazz Band called Avenue Blue. There will be special guest performance by world renowed saxaphonist Ray (the saxman) Silkman. The event is $10 and includes free refreshments as well as a wonderful show. This event is for mature audiences only.
Feb 22, 2009: Chicago Preview Mapping Party at The Map Room
Mapping parties are events where anyone can come and participate in the OpenStreetMap project.
OpenStreetMap is a free, open source map that can be contributed, edited and used by anyone anywhere!! Improve local maps to better reflect your neighborhood, include your favorite restaurant or coffee shop, running or cycling trails, or use it to create the best Pub crawl map ever!!
Mapping parties are social events where experienced and new mappers can meet to share and learn more about the project. The events are generally held in a public place, and allow time for discussion, mapping and editing. The event is open to all. Come for the whole event or stay for 30 minutes, it's up to you.
They are relaxed events and you're supposed to have fun. Often we grab a beer or glass of wine after the event, and this is no exception!
The general run of the day looks like this: 11am Introduction to mapping and send experienced mappers out on their way!
11:15am loan out GPS and a short intro on how to use them
11:15am-2:30pm map map map ;)
2:30pm Meet back up at The Map Room and upload data
3ish and on-- beer time??
OpenStreetMap is a free, open source map that can be contributed, edited and used by anyone anywhere!! Improve local maps to better reflect your neighborhood, include your favorite restaurant or coffee shop, running or cycling trails, or use it to create the best Pub crawl map ever!!
Mapping parties are social events where experienced and new mappers can meet to share and learn more about the project. The events are generally held in a public place, and allow time for discussion, mapping and editing. The event is open to all. Come for the whole event or stay for 30 minutes, it's up to you.
They are relaxed events and you're supposed to have fun. Often we grab a beer or glass of wine after the event, and this is no exception!
The general run of the day looks like this: 11am Introduction to mapping and send experienced mappers out on their way!
11:15am loan out GPS and a short intro on how to use them
11:15am-2:30pm map map map ;)
2:30pm Meet back up at The Map Room and upload data
3ish and on-- beer time??
Jun 26, 2009: Fundraiser Dinner at Woodmar United Methodist Church -
FEATURING THE HARBOR LIGHTS BAND. TICKETS $13 ADVANCE - $15 AT THE DOOR UNDER 3 FREE. TICKET PRICE INCLUDES HAMBURGER OR HOT DOG , FRIES AND SODA.
SILENT ACUTION.
SILENT ACUTION.
Mar 18, 2009: Sound of Silent Film Festival at Chopin Theater
Features live music to modern silent films, including a new score to Guy Maddin's classic "The Heart of the World" and Oscar winning animated film Father and Daughter.
There is free parking at Division and Noble and the event is BYOB!
There is free parking at Division and Noble and the event is BYOB!
Mar 11, 2009: Sound of Silent Film Festival at Chopin Theatre
Features live music to modern silent films, including a new score to Guy Maddin's classic "The Heart of the World" and Oscar winning animated film Father and Daughter.
There is free parking at Division and Noble and the event is BYOB!
There is free parking at Division and Noble and the event is BYOB!
May 23, 2009: Photowalk Chicago's Magnificent Mile at Millenium Park
Come join us for a photowalk of Chicago's Magnificent Mile. We'll meet at the bean sculpture in Chicago's Millennium Park and head out from there. All cameras and skill level welcome! Come shoot, hang out and socialize Chicago style.
Mar 3, 2009: Homework Helpers at Bloomingdale Public Library
Lake Park High School National Honor Society students will be providing free homework help at the Library for school-age children through 10th grade on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Assistance will be offered on a walk-in basis. Parents may discuss their child’s needs with the tutors prior to the study session. Parents of children ages eight and under must remain in the Library. Students must bring any textbooks, calculators, and other materials that they need to complete their assignments. No registration necessary. For more information, call the Youth Services Desk at (630) 924-2740.
Location: Mtg Room D
Location: Mtg Room D
Feb 26, 2009: Homework Helpers at Bloomingdale Public Library
Lake Park High School National Honor Society students will be providing free homework help at the Library for school-age children through 10th grade on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Assistance will be offered on a walk-in basis. Parents may discuss their child’s needs with the tutors prior to the study session. Parents of children ages eight and under must remain in the Library. Students must bring any textbooks, calculators, and other materials that they need to complete their assignments. No registration necessary. For more information, call the Youth Services Desk at (630) 924-2740.
Location: Mtg Room D
Location: Mtg Room D
Feb 24, 2009: Homework Helpers at Bloomingdale Public Library
Lake Park High School National Honor Society students will be providing free homework help at the Library for school-age children through 10th grade on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Assistance will be offered on a walk-in basis. Parents may discuss their child’s needs with the tutors prior to the study session. Parents of children ages eight and under must remain in the Library. Students must bring any textbooks, calculators, and other materials that they need to complete their assignments. No registration necessary. For more information, call the Youth Services Desk at (630) 924-2740.
Location: Mtg Room D
Location: Mtg Room D
Mar 7, 2009: Spring Fashion & Gift Show at Schaumburg High School
SCHAUMBURG HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS SPRING FASHION & GIFT SHOW
Schaumburg, IL- The Schaumburg High School (VIP) Very Interested Parents Club will host its first Spring Fashion & Gift Show on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 9am to 3pm at the school, located at 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, 1.5 miles east of Barrington Road. The event will highlight two fashion shows scheduled at 10:30am and 1pm with spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. The event will also feature 40 exhibitors selling related products or services including clothing, jewelry, handbags, fragrances, candles, skin care, and accessories. Admission is $3. Goodie bags valued at $30 to the first 250 attendees at each runway show (while supplies last). Proceeds to help fund the activities of the VIP’s, including scholarships and mini-grants. Concessions, including pizza, hot dogs and bake sale goodies will also be available. Free parking, handicapped accessible. For more information visit www.shs.d211.org.
Schaumburg, IL- The Schaumburg High School (VIP) Very Interested Parents Club will host its first Spring Fashion & Gift Show on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 9am to 3pm at the school, located at 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, 1.5 miles east of Barrington Road. The event will highlight two fashion shows scheduled at 10:30am and 1pm with spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. The event will also feature 40 exhibitors selling related products or services including clothing, jewelry, handbags, fragrances, candles, skin care, and accessories. Admission is $3. Goodie bags valued at $30 to the first 250 attendees at each runway show (while supplies last). Proceeds to help fund the activities of the VIP’s, including scholarships and mini-grants. Concessions, including pizza, hot dogs and bake sale goodies will also be available. Free parking, handicapped accessible. For more information visit www.shs.d211.org.
Feb 28, 2009: Waukegan Public Schools Community Resource Fair at Waukegan Public Schools Welcome Center
Please come to the
Waukegan Public Schools
“Community Resource Fair”
on
Saturday, February 28, 2009
from
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
At the
Welcome Center
742 W. Greenwood Avenue
(1 block east of Jackson Street on the corner of Greenwood and Chestnut)
You will get important information from these agencies
on how they can help your family attain information
regarding…
Free Computer classes,
Free daycare,
Help paying utilities,
Getting medical benefits,
Enrolling your child in preschool,
Improving your health,
Attaining College Information,
Enrolling your child in the 4-H Program,
Summer Camps & Seasonal Recreational Programs,
Health & Fitness Programs,
Library Programs & Services,
& obtaining disability assistance.
Also,
The HACES agency will be present to help you apply for
United States citizenship with informative workshops.
Spanish translation will be available.
(Dora the Explorer will be present to visit with the children.)
Waukegan Public Schools
“Community Resource Fair”
on
Saturday, February 28, 2009
from
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
At the
Welcome Center
742 W. Greenwood Avenue
(1 block east of Jackson Street on the corner of Greenwood and Chestnut)
You will get important information from these agencies
on how they can help your family attain information
regarding…
Free Computer classes,
Free daycare,
Help paying utilities,
Getting medical benefits,
Enrolling your child in preschool,
Improving your health,
Attaining College Information,
Enrolling your child in the 4-H Program,
Summer Camps & Seasonal Recreational Programs,
Health & Fitness Programs,
Library Programs & Services,
& obtaining disability assistance.
Also,
The HACES agency will be present to help you apply for
United States citizenship with informative workshops.
Spanish translation will be available.
(Dora the Explorer will be present to visit with the children.)
Mar 5, 2009: Health Fair at Waukegan Public Schools Welcome Center
You are invited to a Health Fair
on
Thursday, March 5, 2009
from
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
at the
Waukegan Public Schools
Welcome Center
742 W. Greenwood Avenue
(One block east of Jackson on the corner of Greenwood and Chestnut)
Presented by:
Rosalind Franklin
School of Medicine and Science of the Chicago Medical School
FREE Health Clinic
1) Diabetes Screening - (No eating or drinking anything except water 3 hours prior to screening)
2) Blood pressure screening
3) Cholesterol Screening (only 30 tests will be administered – No eating or drinking anything except water 3 hours prior to screening)
4) Foot screening
5) Breast cancer information
6) Glaucoma Screening
7) Nutritional counseling
8) Cervical/Colon/Prostate cancer information
9) An “All Kids” Health insurance program Representative will be present to sign you up for FREE or low-income Healthcare for every child and/or adult.
on
Thursday, March 5, 2009
from
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
at the
Waukegan Public Schools
Welcome Center
742 W. Greenwood Avenue
(One block east of Jackson on the corner of Greenwood and Chestnut)
Presented by:
Rosalind Franklin
School of Medicine and Science of the Chicago Medical School
FREE Health Clinic
1) Diabetes Screening - (No eating or drinking anything except water 3 hours prior to screening)
2) Blood pressure screening
3) Cholesterol Screening (only 30 tests will be administered – No eating or drinking anything except water 3 hours prior to screening)
4) Foot screening
5) Breast cancer information
6) Glaucoma Screening
7) Nutritional counseling
8) Cervical/Colon/Prostate cancer information
9) An “All Kids” Health insurance program Representative will be present to sign you up for FREE or low-income Healthcare for every child and/or adult.
Mar 10, 2009: STC Chicago Awards Banquet at Francesca's Amici
STC Chicago Awards Banquet
Winners in the 2008 - 2009 Technical Publications, Art, and Online Communication Competition will be honored at the STC Chicago Awards Banquet in March. Join us for this stellar event! You’ll have an opportunity to view the winning entries before dinner and meet this year’s award-winners in person.
If you’ve never attended the STC Chicago Awards Banquet before, you should consider attending this year. You’ll have a chance to meet some of the most talented technical communication professionals in the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond, congratulate the winners in person, and discuss the leading-edge techniques used to produce this year’s outstanding entries.
Sponsors of the 2008 - 2009 Publications, Art, and Online Competition
The Master of Science in Communication (MSC) Program at Northwestern University's School of Communication
(www.msc.northwestern.edu)
Schawk Digital Solutions
(www.schawkds.com)
This year's banquet will be at Francesca's Amici in downtown Elmhurst, Illinois. Parking is free in the lot across the street from the restaurant, and the restaurant is within walking distance of the Elmhurst Metra station. For directions, please call 630-279-7970, email info@francescasamici.com, or visit http://www.francescasamici.com/restaurants/amici/location.asp.
A four-course dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., with check-in and viewing of winning entries (and a cash bar) starting at 5:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: 8 p.m. Saturday, February 28.
For secure, prepaid online registration, the rates are:
$40 for STC members
$50 for non-members
Registration includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. Francesca's has a cash bar.
Register today at http://www.stc-chicago.org.
Winners in the 2008 - 2009 Technical Publications, Art, and Online Communication Competition will be honored at the STC Chicago Awards Banquet in March. Join us for this stellar event! You’ll have an opportunity to view the winning entries before dinner and meet this year’s award-winners in person.
If you’ve never attended the STC Chicago Awards Banquet before, you should consider attending this year. You’ll have a chance to meet some of the most talented technical communication professionals in the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond, congratulate the winners in person, and discuss the leading-edge techniques used to produce this year’s outstanding entries.
Sponsors of the 2008 - 2009 Publications, Art, and Online Competition
The Master of Science in Communication (MSC) Program at Northwestern University's School of Communication
(www.msc.northwestern.edu)
Schawk Digital Solutions
(www.schawkds.com)
This year's banquet will be at Francesca's Amici in downtown Elmhurst, Illinois. Parking is free in the lot across the street from the restaurant, and the restaurant is within walking distance of the Elmhurst Metra station. For directions, please call 630-279-7970, email info@francescasamici.com, or visit http://www.francescasamici.com/restaurants/amici/location.asp.
A four-course dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., with check-in and viewing of winning entries (and a cash bar) starting at 5:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: 8 p.m. Saturday, February 28.
For secure, prepaid online registration, the rates are:
$40 for STC members
$50 for non-members
Registration includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. Francesca's has a cash bar.
Register today at http://www.stc-chicago.org.
Apr 17, 2009: FREE Life Coaching Seminar for Moms at Relationship Solutions Center
Learn about the transformative power of self care and why great parenting isn't perfect.
The seminar will be facilitated by Annemarie Husser, MA, LCPC, a Family Therapist for the Village of Schaumburg and the mother of two sons.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Call Annemarie at 708-287-9303 or email her at annemariehusser@yahoo.com.
The seminar will be facilitated by Annemarie Husser, MA, LCPC, a Family Therapist for the Village of Schaumburg and the mother of two sons.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Call Annemarie at 708-287-9303 or email her at annemariehusser@yahoo.com.
Mar 12, 2009: Passport to Persia at Chicago Children's Museum
Passport to Persia is a Showcase of Perisan Culture and Persian New Year Celebration.
Passport to Persia is one event that is part of Passport to the World.
Chicago Children's Museum
Navy Pier
http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
http://www.passporttopersia.com
Thursday night is Free 5 PM - 8 PM
Friday-no performances or workshops
Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM
Come one, come all!
Passport to Persia is one event that is part of Passport to the World.
Chicago Children's Museum
Navy Pier
http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
http://www.passporttopersia.com
Thursday night is Free 5 PM - 8 PM
Friday-no performances or workshops
Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM
Come one, come all!
May 6, 2009: OPTIONS Transition Resource Fair at American Hotel Register
OPTIONS
A FREE Transition Resource Fair for Professionals, Individuals with Special Needs, and Their Families
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
**New Fair Location**
American Hotel Register
100 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL. 60061
(Please do NOT contact American Hotel Register for fair information.)
Meet with representatives from schools and agencies which provide education, vocational, recreational, residential, financial, legal, and social resource services.
Sponsored by:
Adlai Stevenson High School
Barrington High School
College of Lake County
Deerfield High School
Highland Park High School
Lake County Center for Independent Living
Libertyville High School
Special Education District of Lake County
Vernon Hills High School
Waukegan High School
For further information or if you require an accommodation,
Such as accessible format or an interpreter, please contact
Karen Adams at 847- 543-2454
A FREE Transition Resource Fair for Professionals, Individuals with Special Needs, and Their Families
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
**New Fair Location**
American Hotel Register
100 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL. 60061
(Please do NOT contact American Hotel Register for fair information.)
Meet with representatives from schools and agencies which provide education, vocational, recreational, residential, financial, legal, and social resource services.
Sponsored by:
Adlai Stevenson High School
Barrington High School
College of Lake County
Deerfield High School
Highland Park High School
Lake County Center for Independent Living
Libertyville High School
Special Education District of Lake County
Vernon Hills High School
Waukegan High School
For further information or if you require an accommodation,
Such as accessible format or an interpreter, please contact
Karen Adams at 847- 543-2454
Feb 26, 2009: The E.Factor Presents - Building Your Business On Social Networks at TBD
Does the word Social Media and Web 2.0 make you nervous? It shouldn't. Join E.Factor and our keynote Speakers Howard Greenstein, social media expert, Ted Greene, Blagica Bottigliero and Charles Fellingham, personal branding expert, for an exclusive members-only event and learn how your can tap into the online world without feeling overwhelmed.
* Which Ones Are Right For You?
* Is there such thing as having too many?
* How can you tap into your core audience?
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Howard Greenstein, Social Media Strategist & Evangelist, President, Harbrooke Group.
Howard Greenstein is a Social Media Strategist and Evangelist, and President of the Harbrooke Group, specializing in helping companies communicate with their customers and constituents using the latest web technologies. His years of experience in the technology world, combined with his background as a coach helps him bridge the gap between business needs and technology requirements, allowing him to facilitate difficult business conversations and focus on the required results of any project.
Recently, Howard Greenstein was the co-founder and acting CEO of Social Media Club, which brings together media and communications professionals with technologists and entrepreneurs for the purpose sharing best practices, establishing ethics and standards, and promoting media literacy around the emerging area of Social Media.
Charles Fellingham, Founder, QAlias.
Ted Greene, CEO, Rainbo Sports
Ted Greene is Managing Partner of Old Willow Partners and has more than 18 years of leadership experience in building successful operations and growing companies. An accomplished entrepreneur and corporate strategist, Mr. Greene brings to Old Willow Partners the financial and managerial experience required to assist portfolio companies in their rapid growth.
Currently Mr. Greene is Chairman and CEO of portfolio companies Rainbo Sports and it affiliate, SkatingCircle.com. Rainbo Sports is the largest multi-channel retailer in the competitive figure skating market. It has a retail presence in the Midwest , while it’s wholesale, catalog and e-commerce channels are worldwide. SkatingCircle.com was launched in 2008 to support the women’s sports lifestyle market.
Blagica Bottigliero, Social Media Expert, Founder, CondoPerks.com
The event will be moderated by Cd Vann, Founder, SohoBizTube.com.
Cd "thatwoman_soho" is known as the Queen of Networking. She is the Managing Visionary of Soho Publishing, llc, publishers of Magazine Soho, a monthly magazine where growing businesses can write from a white paper perspective about their products and services. Thatwoman_soho loves Social Networking, Professional Networking, Social Media and most importantly, providing other growing businesses with the tools and resources they need to enhance the visibility of their products and services.
DATE: Thursday, February 26th, 2009
VENUE: TBD
FEE: FREE FOR PREMIUM MEMBERS; $40 for Basic Members
Upgrade to Premium Membership Here
* Which Ones Are Right For You?
* Is there such thing as having too many?
* How can you tap into your core audience?
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Howard Greenstein, Social Media Strategist & Evangelist, President, Harbrooke Group.
Howard Greenstein is a Social Media Strategist and Evangelist, and President of the Harbrooke Group, specializing in helping companies communicate with their customers and constituents using the latest web technologies. His years of experience in the technology world, combined with his background as a coach helps him bridge the gap between business needs and technology requirements, allowing him to facilitate difficult business conversations and focus on the required results of any project.
Recently, Howard Greenstein was the co-founder and acting CEO of Social Media Club, which brings together media and communications professionals with technologists and entrepreneurs for the purpose sharing best practices, establishing ethics and standards, and promoting media literacy around the emerging area of Social Media.
Charles Fellingham, Founder, QAlias.
Ted Greene, CEO, Rainbo Sports
Ted Greene is Managing Partner of Old Willow Partners and has more than 18 years of leadership experience in building successful operations and growing companies. An accomplished entrepreneur and corporate strategist, Mr. Greene brings to Old Willow Partners the financial and managerial experience required to assist portfolio companies in their rapid growth.
Currently Mr. Greene is Chairman and CEO of portfolio companies Rainbo Sports and it affiliate, SkatingCircle.com. Rainbo Sports is the largest multi-channel retailer in the competitive figure skating market. It has a retail presence in the Midwest , while it’s wholesale, catalog and e-commerce channels are worldwide. SkatingCircle.com was launched in 2008 to support the women’s sports lifestyle market.
Blagica Bottigliero, Social Media Expert, Founder, CondoPerks.com
The event will be moderated by Cd Vann, Founder, SohoBizTube.com.
Cd "thatwoman_soho" is known as the Queen of Networking. She is the Managing Visionary of Soho Publishing, llc, publishers of Magazine Soho, a monthly magazine where growing businesses can write from a white paper perspective about their products and services. Thatwoman_soho loves Social Networking, Professional Networking, Social Media and most importantly, providing other growing businesses with the tools and resources they need to enhance the visibility of their products and services.
DATE: Thursday, February 26th, 2009
VENUE: TBD
FEE: FREE FOR PREMIUM MEMBERS; $40 for Basic Members
Upgrade to Premium Membership Here
Mar 12, 2009: Learn To Be Rich™ Free Real Estate Training at The Doubletree Hotel
Learn how to secure your future by attending this FREE training! Learn To Be Rich™ offers you a clear path to financial literacy through hands-on, detailed strategies and techniques.
YOU’LL LEARN HARD HITTING, PROFITABLE TECHNIQUES INCLUDING HOW TO:
* Find properties to boost your cash flow
* Use real estate — in any market condition to build wealth
* Overcome fear of failure and manage risk
Register for this free seminar now!
http://www.myeducationnetwork.com/track/click/44635
YOU’LL LEARN HARD HITTING, PROFITABLE TECHNIQUES INCLUDING HOW TO:
* Find properties to boost your cash flow
* Use real estate — in any market condition to build wealth
* Overcome fear of failure and manage risk
Register for this free seminar now!
http://www.myeducationnetwork.com/track/click/44635
Mar 12, 2009: Learn To Be Rich™ Free Real Estate Training at The Doubletree Hotel
Learn how to secure your future by attending this FREE training! Learn To Be Rich™ offers you a clear path to financial literacy through hands-on, detailed strategies and techniques.
YOU’LL LEARN HARD HITTING, PROFITABLE TECHNIQUES INCLUDING HOW TO:
* Find properties to boost your cash flow
* Use real estate — in any market condition to build wealth
* Overcome fear of failure and manage risk
Register for this free seminar now!
http://www.myeducationnetwork.com/track/click/44635
YOU’LL LEARN HARD HITTING, PROFITABLE TECHNIQUES INCLUDING HOW TO:
* Find properties to boost your cash flow
* Use real estate — in any market condition to build wealth
* Overcome fear of failure and manage risk
Register for this free seminar now!
http://www.myeducationnetwork.com/track/click/44635
Mar 12, 2009: Learn To Be Rich™ Free Real Estate Training at Doubletree Hotel
Learn how to secure your future by attending this FREE training! Learn To Be Rich™ offers you a clear path to financial literacy through hands-on, detailed strategies and techniques.
YOU’LL LEARN HARD HITTING, PROFITABLE TECHNIQUES INCLUDING HOW TO:
* Find properties to boost your cash flow
* Use real estate — in any market condition to build wealth
* Overcome fear of failure and manage risk
Register for this free seminar now!
http://www.myeducationnetwork.com/track/click/44635
YOU’LL LEARN HARD HITTING, PROFITABLE TECHNIQUES INCLUDING HOW TO:
* Find properties to boost your cash flow
* Use real estate — in any market condition to build wealth
* Overcome fear of failure and manage risk
Register for this free seminar now!
http://www.myeducationnetwork.com/track/click/44635
