July 2007

Happy 4th of July from the Chamber! Please remember to proudly fly your American flags this month. There are so many great activites going on this summer in the City, many right here in our neighborhood. Here's a glimpse of what's happening in West Ridge. Enjoy! Amie L. Zander
Opening Doors to Women
AHS Family Health Center opens doors to women providing a safe space to share experiences. This is a great opportunity to voice your feelings and learn alternative ways of coping with stress. The primary aim of the group is to enable women to come together, empower themselves and enhance their general well being. * WHAT? A series of workshops (yoga, meditation, art therapy, dance therapy, assertiveness skills, safety training, reproductive health education, and related skill building depending on the needs of the group) * WHEN? July 3th 2007 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm * WHERE? AHS Family Health Center 2820 W Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659 * HOW? Call Now: 773 761 0300 * By WHOM? Clair Young (Dance and Movement Therapist) * FACILITATED BY? Falguni Amin M.Ed., LPC (fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi and Gujarati) * *Please dress comfortably* AHS Family Health Center exists to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate health care services to the Asian American Community and to all other underserved or underprivileged communities in metropolitan Chicago.
ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING Learn Business Planning Basics in 4 Easy Lessons * REGISTRATION FEE - $50 * Success Planning, Market Planning, Cash Flow Planning, Operations Planning * SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE * CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION AWARDED * When:4 Classes Meet: July 16,18 July 23,25 * Where: Jewish Vocational Service, 5150 Golf Road, Skokie * Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. * For information call 312-673- 3431
City Sticker Sale Alderman Bernard L. Stone & City Miguel Miguel Valle * Wednesday July 11 * 10am- 6pm * Alderman Stone's Office - 6199 N. Lincoln, in Lincoln Village * 773-764-5050 * 2nd floor, elevator available City Stickers are required on all Chicago registered vehicles. June 30th, 2007 is the deadline, but a penalty will be charged after July 15. As a special courtesy we will also be offering the sale of residential permit parking stickers.
Chicago Public Library - Northtown Branch Summer Programs * Chicago : Crossroads of Ideas Wed, July 11 2pm Learn about the Chicago Draw Bridge and the Ferris Wheel, discover more about the Chicago River/Lake Michigan water lock and get an inside look at the sciences of skyscrapers with Chicago scientist, Steve Belliveau. For ages 5 and up. 45 minute program. * A Taste of Chicago In Story & Song Wed July 18 2pm Tap, clap and sing with Master Storyteller, Judith Heineman and Musician Dan Marcotte as they present a journey through Chicagoland with story and song. Audiences will help by spinning a wheel full of tales and tunes that reflect the rich tastes and sounds that make up Chicago neighborhoods from distant times to today. For children ages 5 and up. 45 minute program * Chicago , That Puppeting Town Mon. July 30 2pm Join puppeteer Marilyn Price for a show full of sights and sounds of Chicago . Meet Carl Sandburg , visit Lincoln Park Zoo , hear a beach story told with a shovel and pail, learn more about Chicago's own Nabisco cookies and play with Chicago's sports teams. Family program, good for children of all ages. 45 minute program. * Creepy Chicago Wed August 1 11am Author and ghost hunter Ursula Bielski, tells tales of Chicago's most famous ghosts - from her own ghost hunting case files! Join Ursula as she takes listeners on a whirlwind tour of Chicago's most united sites. For children ages 7 and up. 45 minutes program. * Chicago Public Library * Northtown Branch * 6435 N. California * Chicago, IL 60645 * 312-744-2292 * Hours: Monday - Thursday 9-9, Friday & Saturday 9-5
RECYCLE for Community Education Sponsored by the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Devon Bank & Recycle Plus Bring your items to be recycled! * Sunday, July 22 * 11am - 1pm * Devon Bank Parking Lot - 6445 N. Western We can accept donations of paper, newsprint, magazines, glass, plastic, metals and cans. A portion of the money raised at this recycling event will stay in the West Ridge neighborhood. The Chamber of Commerce will donate funds to programs at local schools. If your school is located in the 50th ward and is in need of funds for a special project, lab or library, please contact: * The WRCC Education Committee * 2720 W. Devon Ave * Chicago, IL 60659 * 773-743-6022
Space for Rent
NEAL GALLO STATE FARM HAS ONE SPACE LEFT TO RENT FOR $ 300 A MONTH. LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM BEAUTIFUL WARREN PARK. 6666 N. WESTERN AVE. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. YOU ONLY NEED TO HANDLE YOUR PHONE AND INTERNET. OWNER OF BUILDING ON PREMISES ALL DAY EVERY DAY. STATE OF THE ART SECURITY AND FIRE PROTECTION. PLEASE CALL NEAL GALLO AT 773-743-6565 , A PROUD MEMBER OF THE WEST RIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SSA News SSA #43 Devon Avenue
Though the Devon SSA will not receive funding until November the SSA Commission has already begun to get things moving! The SSA and the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce contracted with a clean up crew that began sweeping the Devon Avenue sidewalks in June. Please say hello to our crew when you are out and about on the street. Kudos to the crew and 50th Ward Streets & Sanitation for the great job they are doing to keep Devon Avenue clean! Look for other big clean up changes to come late this fall. The next SSA Commissioners meeting will be held Thursday, July 26 at 3pm at the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce offices. All meetings are open to the public. Business and property owners located within the SSA boundaries are encouraged to attend. Questions? Please contact the SSA at 773-743-6022