June 2007

Things sure have been busy in West Ridge! From sidewalk cleaning to a new Starbucks our community has been busier than ever - and summer is just getting started! Please check out these fun events listed below

2nd Annual Tournament of Hereos Softball Game
Join Us at the 2nd Annual Tournament of Heroes Softball Game West Ridge Firefighters vs. 24th District Police Department Monday June 25, 2007 Thillen's Stadium - corner of Kedzie & Devon Gates Open at 5pm, game to start at 6pm Admission: Suggested donation of $2 for adults and $1 for kids 10 and over All proceeds from the event to go to the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce and its programs
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! CONTESTS! GAMES! RAFFLES!
Call the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce for more details! 773-743- 6022

Sponsored By: * Devon Bank, 50th Ward Alderman Bernard Stone,First Commercial Bank, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Devon Bank * India TV, Century 21 Universal Real Estate, ATI Physical Therapy, Dr. Sunitha Nair, Asian Human Services, DevCorp North, * DeVry University, Holiday Inn Northshore, All American Bank, Napleton Auto Group, * Dr. Max Pitlosh, Community 1st Bank, Sauganash Wellness Center, Magic Moments Day Care, * Comfort Heating & Cooling & Century 21 Jacob Realty * If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please call the WRCC at 773- 743-6022

June 1st Tuesdays
Event Join us Tuesday June 5 from 530-730pm for our 1st Tuesdays networking event.
Bring plenty of business cards!
Tuesday, June 5 * 530-730pm
Century 21 Universal Real Estate
7300 N. Western
Plenty of parking
Business owners, residents and others that are interested in the West Ridge Community are encouraged to attend this fun, free event. Refreshments will be served.

"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? 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? June 5th 2007 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Where? AHS Family Health Center
How? Call Now: 773 761 0300
By Whom? Jennifer O'Hara (Relaxation Qigong, and Yoga) at Heartwood Center for Body Mind Spirit, Evanston * 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 .

Lifeline Theatre presents Crossing California
Lifeline Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere stage adaptation of Crossing California The best-selling Chicago story by Adam Langer Adapted by Alan Donahue Directed by John Hildreth It's 1979. The hostages are in Iran , Reagan is on his way to the White House , and in Chicago's West Rogers Park, Temple K.I.N.S is rocking out to ?AIN?T GOD A TRIP?? Raw and hilarious this look at growing up in a diverse and divided Chicago neighborhood comes home to Rogers Park's Lifeline stage. Call the Lifeline Theatre box office at 773- 761-4477 for tickets * $14 preview performances begin Friday, May 4th * Opens Tuesday, May 15th * Closes Sunday, June 24th * Tickets: $24-26 * Group, student and senior rates available!

Small Business Week 2007
Each year, the President proclaims a week as National Small Business Week to pay tribute to the accomplishments of outstanding small business owners and those who champion their cause. In Illinois , Small Business Week is traditionally celebrated during June. In 2007, it will be held the week of June 24-30. Activities will take place across the state culminating in a day of training, procurement matchmaking, and a statewide awards reception on June 27, 2007. The training and matchmaking sessions will be held during the day at Navy Pier. The Awards Reception and Lake Michigan Cruise will take place on the Odyssey II that evening.
WHO: All Illinois firms are eligible for the "12 Track" Training Sessions,Matchmaking Procurement Conference, and the AwardsReception/Dinner Cruise. The one-day workshop and matchmakingsession targets all small businesses seeking assistance from theU.S. Small Business Administration and its resource partners.
WHAT: The training will enhance small businesses' ability to assess theirbusiness, establish baselines around critical indicators of businesssuccess, and craft an action plan. Some of the topics highlighted inthe training courses include: * Corporate supplier diversity strategies; * Marketing, winning, and doing business with the federal government; * Understanding federal, state, and certification programs; * Creating capital access strategies to obtain loans and surety bonds; and * Forming strategic alliances and understanding SBA partnership agreements. WHEN: June 27, 2007 WHERE: Festival Hall, Navy Pier

City Vehicle Stickers
50th Ward Alderman Bernard L. Stone & City Clerk Miguel del Valle will be selling Chicago City Stickers that are required on all Chicago registared vehicles by June 30th, 2007.
Tuesday June 5th * 10am- 7pm
50th Ward Offices - 6199 N. Lincoln 2nd floor above Dress Barn in the Lincoln Village Shopping Center * 773-764-5050
Elevator Available As a special courtesy we will also be offering the sale of residential permit parking stickers. $30 late fee will be added to those who do not purchase their City Sticker by July 15, 2007

Events at the High Ridge YMCA JUNE 2007
June 9 Parent/Child Golf Outing
June 16 Day After School Summer Skate & Swim at the Playdium
June 14 YMCA speaks at WRCC Women's Luncheon
June 21 Bring your Dad to workout Fitness night 7-8pm
JULY 2007
July 17-23 School Supply Drive
July 19 Beach Party Fitness Night 7- 8pm
For more information on these events or YMCA membership please call 773-262- 8300

Art Programs and Invitations from Sharon Hyson, Art Therapist / Art Educator
Summer is here and that means my art programs are outside as well as inside. Drop me a line to find out about which parks or festivals I'll be at. All ages are welcome. Come make art with me! or invite me to give a program at your block club, organization, center, etc. ! Thank you to everyone who came by the Puppetry Festival ( I chaired the Workshops), and thank you to those who attended the School Career Day (I spoke on careers in Art Therapy and Art Education.) Here are some focused programs I'll be giving:
Saturday, June 9 Experience how art making creates community and nurtures wellness by attending one or both of my workshops on Expressive Art, held 11:00 - 12:30 and 2:00 - 3:30, as part of Sharing Hope: A Meeting for Patients / Survivors / Families, sponsored by The American Brain Tumor Association, held at the Lincolnshire Marriott. To register and to view the program and fees on this program and for the entire Conference (held June 8 and 9) go to www.abta.org
Tuesday, June 12 Why Create? Using the Visual Arts and Creativity to Access Inner Potential in Older Adults: a Breakout Session beginning at 1:00, at the Conference on Sacred Aging: Exploring Older Adult Programs in Faith Communities, held at the Rush Professional Building, 1725 W. Harrison Street. To register and to view the entire program, go to www.advocatehealth.com/s eminars. For information on the art session, or to participate in my local related programs, or to host a program, contact Sharon Hyson, Art Therapist / Art Educator at SharonHyson@hotmail.com or 312-409- 3258.

2007 Golf Outing Thursday, August 16, 2007
Maple Meadows Golf Course 272 S. Addison Rd. Wood Dale, IL 630-616-8424
Check - in 9am, 10am shotgun start $135 per person includes 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, box lunch with beverage & Texas BBQ from 330-630pm, OPEN BAR (beer & wine)
FABULOUS PRIZES!!! Closest to the Pin -Men & Women Longest Drive - Men & Women Highest Scoring Foursome
Don't Golf?? Come anyway! $50 per person includes after golf networking, Texas BBQ from 330-630pm and OPEN BAR (Beer & Wine)
NETWORKING, RAFFLES, FUN & MORE!! Call WRCC to book your foursome today 773-743-6022 Sponsored by the West Ridge, Portage Park , Jefferson Park and Gladstone Park Chambers of Commerce.

Starbucks comes to West Ridge
On Saturday May 19 the West Ridge Chamber welcomed its newest member Starbucks coffee with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new Starbucks located at 2357 W. Howard Street has a large friendly space and parking. Stop by and visit!

CONDOS FOR SALE IN WEST RIDGE!
1106-1118 W. Pratt Starting at $279,900 This property contains thirty-four 2 & 3 bedroom units with a variety of layouts. Located close to Lake Michigan and Loyola University units boast high ceilings, private balconies and much more.
1854 W. Chase Starting at $259,900 Center entrance eight flat with 2 bedroom units that have separate dining rooms, exposed brick, custom fireplaces and much more. This beautiful vintage building is nestled in a single family neighborhood.
2218-20 W. Granville Starting at $269,900 2 bedroom units w/ parking included!! 1400 square feet, 2 bed/2 bath. All amenities included in this conversion.
CALL HERLO REALTY for more information 773-913-2014

CELEBRATE A CLEANER DEVON AVENUE
This June the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce and SSA #43 Devon Avenue will lauch a sidwalk cleaning program that will help make Devon Avenue a better and cleaner place to be. Meet the newly formed SSA Commission, WRCC Board and help celebrate a cleaner Devon. Please join us for a kick off celebration!
Friday, June 22
What's Cooking Restaurant 6181 N. Lincoln - in the Lincoln Village Shopping Center
8am breakfast
SPONSORED BY 50th WARD ALDERMAN STONE Call the Chamber to RSVP! 773-743- 6022

RECYCLE for COMMUNITY EDUCATION
The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Devon Bank and Recycle Plus to bring the RECYCLE FOR EDUCATION to our Community. This unique opportunity will help our environment and keep proceeds of recycling here in our community to be used for various educational programs.
BRING YOUR RECYCLABLES!!!
Sunday, July 22
10am - noon
Devon Bank Parking Lot - 6445 N. Western
Our recycling team can accept newspapers, boxes, aluminum cans, paper, tin, plastics & glass. Be sure to rise out and crush all cans and plastic bottles!
Questions? Call the Chamber office at 773-743-6022 .
The RECYCLE for COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM will:
Provide the community residents & business a place to recycle items one Sunday per month
Proceeds will stay in WEST RIDGE and fund various educational programs
Stop by on July 22 and pick up a calendar of future recycle dates.