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Message from the President
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"It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
"We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility.
It's easy to say, it's not my child,
not my community, not my world, not my problem.
Then there are those who see the need and respond."
Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers)
SOAR remains a member-driven advocacy organization,
connecting residents for more than four decades.
Once again, I want to convey gratitude for your membership in SOAR, as dues remain our largest source of income-and to welcome those who plan to join as new members.
I hope you will respond promptly, and generously, to the only Streeterville residential organization that responds to many aspects of your life here. New and renewing members will receive a copy of SOAR's Streeterville Neighborhood Plan.
- Please consider using our safe and secure link to review new membership categories and benefits.
- If you prefer to rejoin by phone, call the office at 312.280.2596, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and provide your credit or debit card number and expiration date. We'll be happy to assist you.
As always, I will be happy to respond to your questions and comments via
email
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Deborah Gershbein
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SOAR joins communities all over the world in
conveying sympathy to the people of Orlando
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SOAR Farmers Market Grand Opening Day
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"We Nourish Community" and invite you to save Tuesday, June 21, for the Official Grand Opening of the second season for the SOAR Farmers Market at the MCA Plaza. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon to celebrate the occasion. VIPs in attendance will be Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward Alderman, Teresa Samala de Guzman, Chief Operating Officer, Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), SOAR President Deborah Gershbein and representatives from the SOAR Farmers Market sponsors: Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University, Capital One, The Clare, Eli's Cheesecake and Wintrust Bank. Following the ceremony, head to the SOAR information booth for a "Taste of Streeterville's Favorite"-Eli's Cheesecake with farm fresh, locally grown strawberries, compliments of neighbors Marc and Maureen Schulman. Maureen, the co- author of "Eli's Cheesecake Cook Book...Remarkable Recipes from a Chicago Legend," will be selling and signing copi
es of the book during the tasting. The cookbook has wonderful recipes and is a fascinating history of Eli's restaurant, a Chicago legend.
For more information go to
and,
in addition, like us on Facebook.
 
Culinary Demonstrations: The "Food is Art" series began with a demonstration by Streeterville resident Carrie Nahabedian, of Naha and Brindelle Restaurants on Tuesday. Carrie has been named Best Chef by the Great Lakes James Beard Foundation and was recognized with a Michelin Award in 2015, making it five times in a row. Most recently, Carrie was named an Honorary Member of the SOAR Farmers Market Committee. Here's Carrie!
Photos by Jeff Brown, AllEventsPhotos
Next in the series will be Martial Nougier, Bistronomic, 
who will present a culinary demonstration at noon on
Tuesday, July 12.
Calling All Volunteers: SOAR is looking for volunteers to help make this market great by welcoming patrons and creating a fun and vibrant atmosphere. They also help with the overall market management by counting the number of people attending each Tuesday. If you would like to volunteer please
contact Judy Aiello.
Thank you to our SOAR Farmers Market sponsors!
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Member Social at Lizzie McNeil's Irish Pub
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Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres on Lizzie's Riverfront Patio!
Date:
Wednesday, July 6th 
Time:
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: 400 N. McClurg Court
(
Next to Sheraton Riverfront Chicago)
RSVP
here
for a Free Drink.
Bring a Friend & Get Two Free Drinks.
SOAR members receive 15% off on all Lizzie's food.
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SOAR Board News
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Resident David Hampe was elected a SOAR director during the June Board of Directors meeting. David,
who serves as co-chair of the Membership Task Force, is an entrepreneur who most recently founded C-
2-C Media, which provides services to upstart TV networks looking to reach viewers via D2/ D3
spectrum, cable television and over-the-air digital television. His diverse experience and global
exposure were punctuated by an eight-year career in the U.S. Armed Forces, during which his team
coordinated the efforts of the U.S. military/embassy and the South Korean government to ensure an
incident-free 1998 Korean Olympic Games. He received his bachelor of arts degree in Government and
Public Service from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and attended Northwestern University's
School of Business, Kellogg's Executive Management Institute. He has volunteered for the Girl Scouts of
Chicago and Teen Living Program Chicago, among many other philanthropic initiatives. David and his
wife Kathleen live in South Streeterville.
Staff News:
Longtime staff member Buffy Sergent, Associate Director, has relocated out of town with her husband
Lloyd, who assumed a new job position. We are grateful for Buffy's many years of service to the
organization, and to her husband Lloyd as well. We
wish them much success in their new endeavors
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SOAR Garden in Lake Shore Park
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The threat of rain didn't stop spring planting for the 20th season of the SOAR Lake Shore Park Garden on June 4. The event drew many green-thumbed neighbors, led by Garden Club co-chairs Judy Birk, Roz Hecim and Carol Brosk. Work continues through the fall and volunteers of all ages are most welcome to lend a hand. For information contact Judy Birk.
Photos by Jeff Brown, AllEventsPhotos
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Safety and Sound Management
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Save the Date:
The SOAR Safety and Sound Task Force will present a panel of safety and security experts to discuss "Living in a Safe Environment in Streeterville" on Wednesday, July 20, at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie Medical Research Center, 303 E. Superior, beginning with registration at 6:00 pm. To send a question in advance, email task force member Vaune Carr.
Registration and program details will be provided in the next issue of SOAR eNews.
Community Challenges:
The 18th District Police have geared up to increase security on neighborhood beaches and on Lake Shore Drive, where recent incidents have created concern.
Read more
. Also here.
Chicago Public Police District CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Policy) Beat (aka Sector 30) Meeting
: Beats 1831, 1831 and 1834 meet the first Thursday of every odd-numbered month at 6:30 pm at Access Living, 115 W. Chicago. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 7. For information phone 312.742.5778 and ask for
Officer Christopher Schenk.
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Traffic and Transportation
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Tour Buses:
From SOAR Traffic and Transportation Task Force Chair Malek
Abdulsamad: Numerous factors contribute to traffic issues in Streeterville, including construction sites around the neighborhood, major attractions such as Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue attracting thousands of people. Another important factor is tour buses parking on the streets. Tour buses interrupt traffic flow and their idling adds more traffic, more noise and more pollution. In an effort to identify the tour bus parking locations, the task force searched the City's website and many other sources. We were able to find a MAP that shows the official locations for tour bus stops.
This map shows only three official tour bus stops in Streeterville: Navy Pier (Streeterville Drive), 200 E. Chicago (across from the MCA) and the 700 North block of Rush. The task force continues to work on this issue and address it with the offices of Alderman Hopkins (Ward 2) and Alderman Reilly (Ward 42) and the appropriate city departments. If you have any suggestions for specific locations where you think buses can safely stop without interfering with traffic, please email me.
Streeterville by CTA:
For complete routes and schedules, visit.
Lake Shore Drive Improvements:
In the last issue of SOAR eNews, we summarized the Lakefront Improvement Proposal put forth by the Lakeshore Improvement Committee.
Read the complete proposal and view the presentation.
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Residential Population Growth Highest Downtown:
The US Census combines Streeterville with Near North statistics. To view combined growth on Near North read here.
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Member Offer
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LookingglassTheatre Company presents the world premiere of Thaddeus and Slocum: A Vaudeville Adventure June 1 through August 14 in the historic Water Tower Water Works, east of Michigan on Pearson. Lookingglass dives into the divided heart of 1908 Chicago in this daring cavalcade of slapstick, song and dance, and burlesque as two best friends risk everything to make it to the top together.
SOAR Members get
$10 off with code
SOAR.
Visit
or call the Box Office at 312.337.0665 to get your tickets today!
Read the review in the Chicago Tribune.
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Save the Dates
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You must be a SOAR member in good standing to attend and participate in committee and task force meetings and to attend Board meetings.
SOAR Farmers Market*
Date: Runs every Tuesday through October 25
Location: MCA Plaza, Chicago at Mies van der Rohe
Time: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
SOAR Farmers Market Opening Celebration*
Date: Tuesday, June 21
What: Ribbon cutting. Complimentary slices of Eli's Cheesecakes. Neighbor
Maureen Schulman signs copies of Eli's
Cheesecake
Cookbook
: Remarkable
Recipes
from a Chicago Legend," available for sale.
Time: Noon
SOAR Farmers Market Culinary Demonstration*
Date: Tuesday, July 12:
What: Chef Martial Nougier, Bistronomic
Time: Noon
SOAR Garden at Lake Shore Park*
SOAR Real Estate Task Force
Date:
Tuesday, July 12
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 432 E. Grand
SOAR Board of Directors
Date: Tuesday, July 19
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: SOAR Conference Room
244 E. Pearson, Lobby Level
SOAR Traffic and Transportation Task Force
Date:
Wednesday, June 29
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: 432 E. Grand
SOAR Safety and Sound Task Force
Date: Wednesday,
July 20
Topic: "Living in a Safe Environment in Streeterville"
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E. Superior
Registration: To come
SOAR Virtual Beautification Walk*
Date: Friday, July 1, through Sunday, July 31
SOAR Safety and Sound Task Force
Date: Wednesday, September 14
What: First Responders Appreciation Day*
Times: Various
Location: Lake Shore Park Field House Gymnasium
808 N. Lake Shore
Volunteers welcome!
Town Hall Meeting with Alderman Brian Hopkins (Ward 2)*
Date: Wednesday, October 12
SOAR Blueprints Gala
Date: Wednesday, November 2
Location: The Arts Club of Chicago
201 E. Ontario
Details To come
*You do not have to be a SOAR member to participate
Visit the SOAR
website for the latest information on upcoming events.
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Park Advisory Councils
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Lake Shore Park Advisory Council:
Meetings are held the second Monday of the month, 5:30 pm at the Lake Shore Park Field House, 808 N. Lake Shore, at Chicago Avenue. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11.
Seneca Park/Eli M. Schulman Playground Advisory Council:
The next regularly-scheduled meeting of the Council is Wednesday, August 10, 6:00 pm at the Lake Shore Park Field House, 808 N. Lake Shore, at Chicago Avenue.
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Around the Community
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Every issue of eNews reports a sampling of news we believe will be of special interest to SOAR members.
That Was Then:
Many years ago, the germ of a modern Lake Shore Drive improvement plan was sparked by Will Borntraeger, an architect, Streeterville resident and SOAR member.
Lake Shore Drive has undergone many, many changes since its creation as landfill over Lake Michigan.
To read about the history of this magnificent road, visit
Chicago Tribune historical photo
Make Music Chicago: There are 75 locations for this all-day celebration of Chicago music, many in Streeterville-including the SOAR Farmers Market at MCA Plaza. Here is the complete
schedule
for Tuesday, June 21
Movies at Lake Shore Park
This year's schedule:
- Friday, July 8, "Jurassic World," produced by Friends of Lake Shore Park
- Sunday, July 17 "The Martian," presented by the Chicago Park District;
- Monday, August 29, "Zootopia," produced by Friends of Lake Shore Park.
For film lovers of all ages. Come early, bring chairs, blankets, food. No alcohol or glass bottles, please. Films screen at dusk-generally 8:30 pm.
Tuesdays on the Terrace: The lauded jazz series at the Museum of Contemporary Art continues through October, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. It's free for the hearing on the east side of 220 E. Chicago. Every Tuesday is a free day to view
Shakespeare in the Parks: This year's
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
production is "Twelfth Night," which performs at CST's home on Navy Pier on Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, at 6:30 pm
Book/Curio Sale Benefits LUMA:
More than 100 art history and related books and objects will be on sale at Loyola University's Simpson Lecture Hall, located in LUMA, the Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 N. Michigan. The sale, on Tuesday, June 28, and Wednesday, June 29, will benefit the museum. Admission to the museum will be free both days to the public.
Navy Pier Openings:
Water, water everywhere-frozen and flowing. The outdoor skating rink and the fountain at Polk Bros Park have opened, all part of the Pier's
Drug Drop-Off:
Drugs are often mistakenly deposited in toilets and drains that are destined for local waterways. Water treatment facilities are not designed to remove minute concentrations of pharmaceuticals, and the chemicals could eventually wind up in area streams and waterways and have a negative impact on water quality. Numerous studies show significant negative effects that pharmaceutical drugs have on aquatic life.
For this reason, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is permanently housing drug drop-off boxes at the MWRD's main office building, 100 E. Erie. Drop-off times are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. The new 38-gallon Medsafe drug collection boxes do not accept illegal drugs, liquid containers more than four ounces, sharps containers, needles, syringes, batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical devices, chemicals or other hazardous materials. When making a deposit, users are urged to keep the medications in the original packaging and containers when possible and to place liquid containers inside plastic bags before depositing. For more information on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, please
visit.
Fish Thriving in River: Apparently despite drugs in the water, the
Chicago River is host to many species of fish. Just look down.
Beach Protocol: A reminder for you and your guests to remove your trash at Ohio Street Beach and other Chicago beaches, also to use the many trash receptacles on Streeterville streets. If you have a
suggestion on a new location for a receptacle, contact Alderman Hopkins or Alderman Reilly.
Summer Exercise Classes at Fourth Church:
Exercise classes for men and women 60 and older will be offered July 11 through September 1 at the Center for Life and Learning (CLL) at 126 E. Chestnut. The fee of $40 includes admission to all classes.The class schedule includes: Mondays, Toning Balls and Gentle Yoga; Tuesdays, Pilates Resistance Bands and Intermediate T'ai Chi; Wednesdays, Zing! Total Fitness; Thursdays, Range of Motion and Intermediate T'ai Chi. For information and to register for classes, contact Susan Quaintance at 312.981.3386 or
go to
"Streeterville, From Sandbar to Elegant Residences": The annual neighborhood Sunday walking tours sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, will start at the gazebo across from the Drake Hotel, East Lake Shore Drive and Michigan and run from 4 to 5:30 pm on July 24, August 21 and September 18. Once again, Streeterville residents Maurice Champagne, Jeff Linton and Bill Lipsman are leading the tours. For complete schedule or other information visit
Chicago Architecture Foundation
The Arts Club of Chicago:
Two free public programs at past and present Arts Club locations will highlight the Club's centennial. The programs revisit and re-enact a major event from a different decade in the history of modernism in Chicago with actors who will dramatize the historical record. No RSVP required. For information
contact
Rachel Levin.
Learn more about the Centennial,
Facebook, Twitter (@artsclubchicago), or Instagram (artsclubchicago)
"Le Corbusier Translated Live at the Wrigley Building"
Friday, July 8
Wrigley Building, 400-410 N. Michigan
"Alexander Calder Speaks his Letters at The Arts Club of Chicago"
Friday, August 12
Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario
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SOAR Mission Statement
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To work on behalf of residents of Streeterville by preserving, promoting and enhancing the quality of life and community.
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Publication Information
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| eNews is published twice monthly by SOAR, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, Deborah Gershbein, president. For information about SOAR email. If you have feedback regarding a newsletter item or plan a community event for coverage consideration, please alert us. Or submit your own post-event story and photos to Rosalie Harris, editor. SOAR photos by Doug Boehm and Jeff Brown, All Events Photography. If you have any questions or feedback about any news item, please use the contact information associated with the item. If neighbors on your email list do not receive eNews, please forward this copy to them. SOAR does not share our lists with or sell to other organizations. If you're reading a copy forwarded from a friend and would like to receive future editions directly.  |
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Phone: 312.280.2596
Mail: SOAR
244 E. Pearson St. Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60611
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