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October 2018
Taking Back Our Communities Town Hall Meeting
What: Town hall meeting to discuss economic development, job creation, and public safety. When: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where: Redeemed Fellowship Outreach Ministry, 860 E. 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60619
Find out more »Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
What: Ensemble member Alexis J. Roston reprises her award-winning role as Billie Holiday in this play. This iconic figure is haunted by her fall from grace in society and yet no one can deny her artistry. By Lanie Robertson. Starring Alexis J. Roston. Directed by Shanesia Davis. When: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 3:00 pm Where: eta Creative Arts, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 Purchase tickets at either link below: congosquaretheatre.org https://bit.ly/2spegHO
Find out more »Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
What: Ensemble member Alexis J. Roston reprises her award-winning role as Billie Holiday in this play. This iconic figure is haunted by her fall from grace in society and yet no one can deny her artistry. By Lanie Robertson. Starring Alexis J. Roston. Directed by Shanesia Davis. When: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 7:30 pm Where: eta Creative Arts, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 Purchase tickets at either link below: congosquaretheatre.org https://bit.ly/2spegHO
Find out more »Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
What: Ensemble member Alexis J. Roston reprises her award-winning role as Billie Holiday in this play. This iconic figure is haunted by her fall from grace in society and yet no one can deny her artistry. By Lanie Robertson. Starring Alexis J. Roston. Directed by Shanesia Davis. When: Sunday, October 7, 2018 Time: 3:00 pm Where: eta Creative Arts, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 Purchase tickets at either link below: congosquaretheatre.org https://bit.ly/2spegHO
Find out more »100 Black Men of Chicago 16th Annual College Scholarship Fair
What: Scheduled workshops about college applications, scholarships, and career guidance for students and parents. Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100-black-men-of-chicago-incs-16th-annual-college-scholarship-fair-students-registration-47845429969 When: Saturday, October 13, 2018 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: UIC Pavillion, 525 S. Racine, Chicago, IL 60607
Find out more »Ditch the Weight and Guns 5K Walk and Run: Roseland
What: Ditch the Weight & Guns 5K Walk & Run is an organization that promotes and raises awareness of nutrition, physical activity, and gun violence prevention in under-served communities in Chicago. We present Englewood 5K, Chatham 5K, Roseland 5K, three closed course races held on the South side of Chicago. There exist an unquestionable correlation between obesity and poverty, and poverty and crime. Lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, inadequate medical resources, and a failing school system are a few…
Find out more »Our Voice, Our Vision: A Vision for Equitable Development on the SE Side
What: Community Meeting to discuss pathway to equitable development on the South East Side of Chicago. We're creating a good neighbor policy for developers and we need your voice! 11 developments are happening on the SE side with more on the way. Have a say on priorities for developments on issues like: jobs & training, housing, environment, and education. When: Saturday, October 20, 2018 Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Doors open at 8:30 am and a light breakfast will…
Find out more »Ditch the Weight and Guns 5K Walk and Run: Englewood
What: Ditch the Weight & Guns 5K Walk & Run is an organization that promotes and raises awareness of nutrition, physical activity, and gun violence prevention in under-served communities in Chicago. We present Englewood 5K, Chatham 5K, Roseland 5K, three closed course races held on the South side of Chicago. There exist an unquestionable correlation between obesity and poverty, and poverty and crime. Lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, inadequate medical resources, and a failing school system are a few…
Find out more »Side Hustle Saturday
What: Do you you have a hobby that you think could be a money maker? Do you have a "real" job that you supplement with side gigs? Learn how to turn these "side hustles" into real business. When: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: South Shore Branch, Chicago Public Library, 2005 E. 73rd St., Chicago, IL 60649
Find out more »Ditch the Weight and Guns 5K Walk and Run: Chatham
What: Ditch the Weight & Guns 5K Walk & Run is an organization that promotes and raises awareness of nutrition, physical activity, and gun violence prevention in under-served communities in Chicago. We present Englewood 5K, Chatham 5K, Roseland 5K, three closed course races held on the South side of Chicago. There exist an unquestionable correlation between obesity and poverty, and poverty and crime. Lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, inadequate medical resources, and a failing school system are a few…
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