Join Us at the 4th Annual

Tournament of Heroes Softball Game
West Ridge Firefighters vs. 24th District Police Department

Monday June 15, 2009

Thillen's Stadium - corner of Kedzie & Devon
Gates Open at 530pm, game to start at 630pm

Admission: Suggested donation of $2 for adults and $1 for kids
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: IF Optical, Dev Corp North, AHS Family Health Center
ATI Physical Therapy, Lou Lang, The Rogers Park Builders Group
Sauganash Wellness Center & Devon Bank
* If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please call the WRCC at
773-743-6022
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Devon Avenue SSA works with the City of Chicago on Beautification Efforts

Students from Boone Elementary School meet with Alderman Stone and Commissioner
Piccardi on a trip to Devon Avenue.

Students walked to Devon Avenue to learn more about the new 24 Big Belly Solar Powered
Trash Compactors (pictured left) that were installed on Devon Avenue by the West
Ridge Chamber of commerce/SSA #43 this month.


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Constant Contact Workshop -Multi- Chamber Event
Co-hosted by: West Ridge, Lincoln Bend, Jefferson Park & Gladstone Park Chambers of Commerce

Wednesday, May 20
10am -noon
Location: Chicago Public Library
Northtown Branch - 6435 N. California Ave.
Get Started with Constant Contact!

More than 250,000 businesses, including the West Ridge Chamber,  use Constant Contact
to help grow their repeat and referral business. Getting Started will help you create
and enhance your first email marketing campaigns - we'll provide tips, techniques
and guide you through the tools and features in the Constant Contact system. This
product demo will walk you through the Constant Contact Email Marketing System.
You'll learn how to:
·         Set up your account options
·         Build and manage your contacts
·         Create great looking emails
·         Brand your emails to match your website
·         Work with images
·         Analyze  reports to maximize results
·         Text editing
·         Other shortcuts and tips!
RSVP to WRCC by May 15!!! Space is limited!
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RECYCLE PAPER for EDUCATION
365 days per year, 24 hours per day you can simply drop off you paper items to be
recycled at 2 Paper Retriever Boxes in the nieghborhood.
Devon Bank - Easily accessible in the southeast corner of the lot at  6445 N. Western
Avenue.
High Ridge YMCA - Accessible to all through the YMCA lot 2424 W. Touhy. entrance
on Western Avenue.
We can accept your newspapers, school & business documents, junk mail, catalogs,
soft cover books & magazines.
The  West Ridge Chamber of Commerce is committed to community education.  Our local
RECYCLING program is in place not only to help the earth, but to assist community
schools.  In the 2009 school year the Chamber raised more than$2,000 through these
programs. Funds provided financial assistance to St. Scholastica, the North Town
Library's Childrens Programs.
Help us generate funds to do it again! Recycle your paper with us!
Please call the Chamber offices with questions, 773-743-6022.
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1st Tuesdays with The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce  May, 2009
DATE: Tuesday, May 5
TIME: 530-730pm
LOCATION:Cary's Lounge
2251 W. Devon
Be sure to join us for great refreshments and a chance to meet new people. If you
are a small business owner, concerned resident or work for a large corporation this
is a chance to get out and network. See you then!
MEMBERS ARE FREE!
There is a $5 entry fee for non-members to 1st Tuesday events.
Are you a member interested in showcasing your business by hosting a 1st Tuesday
event?
Contact the Chamber today!
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Chamber Golf Outing
Join members of 5 Chambers of Commerce at the annual Northwest Network Open!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009.
Shotgun start at noon
The outing is played "best ball" so players of all skill levels are encouraged.
Tickets are $150 per golfer and include: lunch, 18 holes w/ golf cart, premium 2
hour open bar, dinner and awesome raffles!
Reserve your foursome or single NOW by calling the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce
- 773-743-6022.  Credit cards are accepted!
Hole sponsorships are available to promote your business to the 100+ golfers who
attend the outing!
Sponsored by: Gladstone Park, Harwood Heights-Norridge, Jefferson Park, Portage
Park and West Ridge Chambers of Commerce.
All proceeds benefit the individual Chambers scholarship funds. In 2008, The  West
Ridge Chamber of Commerce provided educational funding St. Scholastica High School,
The Northtown Library's Children's Dept. & Yeshivas Tifres Tsvi.
Call today to reserve your space!

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Rogers School Spring Walk-A-Thon
On behalf of Rogers Elementary School, its Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and
the Friends of Rogers School,  invite you to participate in our annual fundraising
event - The Spring Jog-A-Thon for and by Rogers' students!
We are looking to partner with local businesses to boost the success of this event.
The "Jog-A-Thon" promotes our students' jog for new hands-on science equipment.
  The student jog will be held the week of May 18 - May 23, 2009.
Projected benefits from your generous contribution for this jog include -
Hands-on science materials
Increased curiosity and inquiry for our students
Exposure to the tools of science
We ask for a tax-deductible cash donation for the upcoming event.
For a $75.00 donation, you will receive the following publicity:Your business/name
will be listed as a line on the Jog-A-Thon t-shirt.   All students meeting their
fundraising goal will receive a shirt. Additionally t-shirts will be available
for purchase by Rogers' families.
For a $300.00 donation, you will receive the following publicity:Your business/name
will be listed as a 2x2 business card logo on the Jog-A-Thon t-shirt.  All students
meeting their fundraising goal will receive a shirt. Additionally t-shirts will
be available for purchase by Rogers' families.  All artwork must be received by
April 27, 2009.
We welcome other gifts too, such as services and products (healthy snacks, gift
cards for incentives) suited for this event.  We would like each student who reaches
their fundraising goal to be recognized for their achievement (t-shirt, water bottles,
gift certificates or other give-a-ways are needed).
To confirm your donation, please contact the Friends of Rogers School at 773/534-2125.
We encourage members of the Rogers community to patronize the businesses who graciously
support this event.  The success of our "Jog-A-Thon" is due to the generosity of
individuals, community businesses and institutions like yours.  Thank you for your
kind consideration of this request.
Rogers, a public grade school of approximately 700 students, enrolls preschool through
8th grade children from the West Ridge neighborhood.  We are proud to be part of
the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the Rogers Park community.  For more information
about this event, please contact Friends of Rogers at Rogers School 773/534-2125
or at friendsofrogers@yahoo.com [mailto: friendsofrogers@yahoo.com ].
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CJE Senior Life Presents - The 2009 Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee
JUNE 10, 2009 9:30 A.M.
3003 WEST TOUHY AVE., CHICAGO
ADULTS 50+ ARE ELIGIBLE
TO COMPETE, CALL 773.508.1053
BY MAY 1 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Local winners will advance to regional semifinals. State finals will be held on
Monday, August 17 at the 2009 Illinois State Fair.
CJE SeniorLife is a partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United
Fund/Jewish Federation.


Sponsored by the Association of Illinois Senior Centers and the Illinois Department
on Aging.
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Paper Shredding & Electronics Recycling
Saturday, May 30, 2009
9am - noon
Devon Bank Parking Lot - 6445 N. Western Ave.
Rain or shine!!

SAFE & SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING                                           
                    Bring your personal and business documents to be shredded while
you watch!                No amount is too great!


RECYCLE HOUSEHOLD ELECTRONICS
Computers, Monitors, keyboards, TVs,VCRs, batteries, speakers, laptops and other
household electronics.

Questions?  Call the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce 773-743-6022
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Summer Opportunities for Organizations through Youth Ready Chicago
Youth Ready Chicago provides learning and work opportunities for thousands of young
Chicagoans ages 14-24.  Youth are exposed to a variety of positive, structured work-based
learning environments that connect their educational development to tangible workplace
skills.  Through partnerships with City of Chicago agencies youth have the opportunity
to work at community based organizations, private-sector businesses, churches, park
facilities and many more.
Youth Ready Chicago is continuing our regular Corporate Jobs Initiative. This program
prescreens hundreds of youth applicants based on an organization's needs, then submits
a small pool of pre-interviewed youth to the participating organization for hiring
consideration. Corporations participating in this initiative are asked to take on
the full cost of hiring an employee at minimum wage or above. In exchange for this
commitment businesses receive publicity through YRC and increased community visibility,
as well as ongoing support and monitoring of their hire(s) by a specially-assigned
Job Developer.
Additionally, for the summer of 2009 we are offering an exciting opportunity for
businesses and organizations to serve as a work site.  By becoming a work site
organizations will have the opportunity to access talented young people that are
willing and ready to work, all at no cost to the organization. This program is
available through the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). All youth applicants
should be eligible under WIA guidelines.
Interested organizations can visit www.youthreadychicago.org/employers/work_sites.html
to learn more.
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StandUp For Kids - Chicago
We are pleased to announce that StandUp For Kids - Chicago will conduct its first
standard training for those volunteers who wish to serve as Outreach Counselors
to seek out and offer assistance to homeless and at risk youth on the streets of
Chicago.
The training sessions will be held at the:
Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Ill inois on consecutive weekends:
Saturday, May 9th
Saturday, May 16th.
May 9th training session will be conducted by Rick Koca, the Founder of StandUp
For Kids who started the organization's first street outreach by walking the streets
of San Diego, California in 1990. The May 16th sessions wil l be conducted by StandUp
For Kids National Trainer, Mike Uca-Dom.
The training comprises a period of 16 to 20 hours and is presented in an interactive
and engaging style with emphasis on participation by the prospective counselors.
The opening orientation features Founder & CEO, Rick Koca who will provide an
overview of StandUp For Kids and how to get involved with our local Chicago program.
It will also offer an opportunity for registrants to get acquainted with one another
in a relaxed setting of camaraderie.
The first day's training features Volunteer Bonding - Individuals engaging homeless
youth must have a solid relationship with their fellow volunteers. This session
intended to lay a strong foundation for volunteers to know and understand each other;
Who are We? Who are the Kids? Discerns qualities/characteristics of our volunteers,
and what we need to know about different types of homeless youth; Understanding
Our Kids Reading Assignment - Devoted to processing the various stages of development
for homeless and at-risk youth.
The second day's training features Role Playing - Prepares outreach volunteers for
working with homeless youth on the streets and/or alternative schools: Street Orientation
- Prepares outreach volunteers to look at the streets from the perspective of homeless
youth; Outreach Sessions - Outreach counselors finish their training by their first
several times on outreach to homeless youth.
Since enrollment in these unique training sessions is limited, those wishing to
register should contact StandUp For Kids - Chicago as soon as possible. Please email
Chicago@standupforkids.org to RSVP. We look forward to having you with us for StandUp
For Kids - Chicago training events.
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Sale of City Vehicle Stickers
Offered by Alderman Bernard Stone And City Clerk Miguel Del Valle
Tuesday June 2nd
10am - 5pm
Alderman Bernard Stone's Office
6199 N. Lincoln Ave.  2nd floor (above Dress Barn)
Elevator Available
Call 773-764-5050 with questions
City Stickers are required on all Chicago registered vehicles by June 30th, 2009.
$40 late penalty is charged after July 15th.
As a special courtesy, residential permit parking stickers will also be available.
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AARP Driver Safety Class
Enroll in the nation's 1st and largest classroom-based refresher course for drivers
50 and older.  Many auto insurance companies offer multi-year discounts to successful
AARP course graduates.

Wednesday, May 6 & Thursday May 7 from 9am - 1pm
3003 W. Touhy Avenue
$12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members
Advanced registration is required
Call 773-508-1000 for more info and to register.
AARP members must bring their cards on the 1st day of class

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Internet Safety for Kids
Learn How to Protect and Guide Your Children Online
Thursday
May 14
7:00 p.m.
Detective Alan Krok, Special Investigations Unit of the Chicago Police Department,
will share his expertise and provide tips to maintain a safe environment for your
children, when they utilize the Internet. Issues that will be addressed include
cyberbullying, sexual predators, securing personal information and social networking
sites.
Chicago Public Library
Northtown Branch
6435 North California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645
312-744-2292
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9-9; Friday and Saturday 9-5
This program is presented with the support of the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

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Professional Development Workshop Series for Adult Learners
Designed to enhance your technology and business skills - No academic credit is
provided

$20.00 space saver fee - refunded upon attendance
Contact: Karin Kushino - (773) 697-2002
Getting to Know Microsoft Word Better
Saturday, May 9, 2009 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
· Make screen viewing adjustments
· Learn fancy formatting and styles
· Explore using the "toolbox"
· Work with automatic features
· Change word documents into web pages
Application and payment deadline May 4, 2009
Creating Spreadsheets with Excel
Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 6:00 to 9:00 PM
· Introduction to spreadsheets
· Creating and modifying an Excel spreadsheet
· Using functions in Excel
· Using charts and graphs
· Linking Spreadsheets to Office files (Word and PowerPoint)

Application and payment deadline June 3, 2009

All sessions held at: DeVry University