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CRUISIN' TO THE ISLAND CAR SHOW
Join us for the inaugural Cruisin' To The
Island Car Show at Treasure Island Foods (3460 N. Broadway) on October 15th from 1pm - 5pm, featuring Klassic Cars from before 1973. This event is free and open to the public. There will be food available for purchase and a live DJ. If you're interested in showing a car, the cost is $20, call 773.348.8608 for information or
click here to register your vehicle.
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WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBER
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Welcome to New City Moving as a new Lakeview East Chamber Member! Whether you are moving within the same building or from the city to the Chicago suburbs, no move is out of reach with New City Moving. No matter what your needs, they know that giving you excellent service from the beginning is important to making your move successful.
From the very first time you call, you will be paired with a customer service representative who will help you select the moving services that fit your needs best. Contact New City Moving at 1-800-733-6644.
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CHICAGO MARATHON STREET CLOSURES
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will involve extensive street closures on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Please see below for street closure information in Lakeview East and alternative travel routes. The Marathon starts 7:30am.
STREET CLOSURES
Mile 7 - Sheridan Rd.: Diversey Pkwy. to Belmont Ave. 7am - 10:45am
Mile 8 - Inner Lakeshore Dr.: Belmont Ave. to Addison St. 7am - 10:45am
Mile 8 - Addison St.: Inner Lakeshore Dr. to Broadway St. 7am - 10:45am
Mile 9 - Broadway St.: Addison St. to Diversey Pkwy. 7am - 10:45am
Mile 10 - Clark St.: Diversey Pkwy. to Webster Ave. 7am - 11am
AVAILABLE STREET ROUTES
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North of the Loop Michigan Ave. north of 8th St. North- and southbound lanes will remain open including access to the Magnificent Mile.
- Clybourn Ave. will remain open.
- Lincoln Ave. north of Sedgwick St. will remain open.
- Clark St. north of Diversey Pkwy. will remain open.
- Lake Shore Drive North - and southbound lanes will remain open.
- Inner Lake Shore Drive North - and southbound lanes will remain open from
Diversey Pkwy. to Belmont Ave. Access to Lake Shore Dr. will remain open at Belmont Ave.
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PICK UP YOUR FREE FLY THE W SIGNS
Show your support for the Chicago Cubs
as they prepare for and play in the Playoffs! We want to shower our neighborhood with support for the Cubs. Pick up your free "Fly The W
" signs at the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce office at 3138 N. Broadway. We are open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm.
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SMALL BUSINESS REFORMS
The Lakeview East Chamber is proud to work with the Small Business Advocacy Council
. Extending sidewalk cafes has been a request we have made for the past few years. It is with many voices we can make a difference. Other initiatives include legalizing A-frames (sandwich boards), eliminating the restriction of liquor license for food establishments that are located within 100 ft of a Church (200ft. for PPA) and making business easier for small businesses in Chicago. Click here to check out what we're working on.
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BURGER KING GRAND OPENING
We held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Burger King (748 W. Diversey) during their Grand Opening on Saturday, September 24th. Check out the new location and try some of Burger Kings' new Cheetos Chicken Fries!
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BANNER SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 
The
Lakeview
East
Chamber of Commerce street pole
banners throughout the district are available for sponsorship. Each
banner
features a section at the bottom that is available for sponsorship by Chamber members and local businesses, with renewing sponsorship available at a discounted rate. The rates are for
banners
to be displayed for two years.
Please contact Maggie at 773-348-8608 or
maggie@lakevieweast.com for information on how to order your banner today or for any questions about the banner sponsorship program.
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LAKEVIEW EAST DINING GUIDE
Check out our Lakeview East Dining Guide, with information and pictures of over 60 restaurants! Lakeview East is known for it's award-winning restaurants in a vibrant and diverse commercial district. The culinary offerings are a favorite amongst "foodies" and international diners. From farm to table to its own brewery, ice cream and roasting houses, Lakeview East is a must stop for dining.
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44 FOR GOOD
Lakeview East businesses have been given the opportunity to participate in a free pilot program in the 44
th Ward with Chicago-based ForGoods, an online platform that rewards everyday good people for civic engagement and shopping local.
This week, ForGoods will be delivering 6x8" check-in board, postcard and window stickers to businesses. Community members are encouraged to shop in support of their favorite causes, and ForGoods has everyone's non-profit spotlight partner to be our local public elementary school, Nettelhorst. If you're a businesses and would like your spotlight to be a different non-profit, please let
beth@forgoods.com know.
For more information, visit
www.forgoods.com.
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XO MARSHMALLOWS' KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
XO Marshmallows has started a Kickstarter Campaign that goes until October 13th and they need your help. Their goal is to take that ooey-gooey memory of sipping a cup of hot cocoa topped with mini marshmallows, and that summer-camp nostalgia of your first s'more, into the 21st century with a modern twist! They
need your support to realize their dream of expanding their business to meet the demand for their handcrafted treats, PLUS bring in new products like their Marshmallow "Monut" Mug Toppers!
Click here to be taken to the Kickstarter Campaign.
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UFC Gym Wrigleyville is hosting a members only party on Wednesday, September 28th in the evening, open to the public. Enjoy mingling with others and checking out everything the gym has to offer! For questions or more information, contact UFC at 773-248-5229 or email wrigleyville@ufcgym.com.
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WineHouse invites you to join them as they launch and celebrate their partnership with the Lynn Sage Foundation to kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The event will take place on Thursday, September 29th from 6 - 7:30pm at WinHouse. During the event you'll hear from co-founder Laura Sage as everyone comes together to taste wine, sample food/treats (
Ceres' Table,
City Press Juice + Bottle,
XO Marshmallow,
Mindo Chocolate Makers) and do our part to fund the fight. A $10/person fee will be collected and donated ENTIRELY to LSF, and WineHouse will also unveil their featured Breast Cancer Awareness Month wine, of which they will donate 50% of the profits throughout the month of October.
The Lynn Sage Foundation was founded in 2003 by sisters Laura and Halee Sage after losing their mother Lynn to breast cancer. The Chicago-based foundation raises over $350,000 annually to fund researchers in their effort to find a cure to this terrible disease.
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Robert Jeffrey will be hosting a Grand Opening Get-Together on October 1st at 7pm. They will be giving away goodie bags and hosting hair presentations. You can also enjoy beverages and light hors d'oeuvres. They will also be celebrating and bringing awareness to the 25th anniversary of Paint The Town Pink.
Paint the Town Pink is an annual community wide effort to raise awareness of the importance of annual mammography.
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Neighborhood Nibble Nites are back at Lakeview Kitchen and
Market. Join them on October 4th between 6 - 8:30pm for a night of nibbling. At least 12 different small business food artisans will be in the kitchen offering you samples to taste. Some will even have PINK products as they invite the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation to join them and help raise awareness for Breast Cancer.
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Alderman Tom Tunney will be hosting a Fall Shredding Day on Saturday, October 1st from 9am - noon. Bring your paper by to 3223 N. Sheffield.
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The Center on Halsted and the League of Women Voters are coming together to help you get registered on Sept. 29, Oct. 8th & 22nd.
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NEW ARTIST AT THE LEIGH GALLERY
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The Leigh Gallery would like to welcome their newest artist, Joey Korom! Head the the Leigh Gallery to view his work!
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My work is primarily non-figural, non-narrative, and is meant to challenge, not pacify the viewer-Joey Korom."
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LAKEVIEW SENIORS PET THERAPY
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Share the joy and love your pet brings to you with seniors who are receiving skilled nursing care! You and your pet will be joined by another volunteer to socialize with residents in their individual rooms. These friendly visits help minimize feelings of loneliness and isolation among residents, particularly those who are bedridden and can't participate in other activities at the facility.
Lakeview Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre.
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Brendan's Pub has daily specials and don't forget to ask about hosting private parties in Lower Broadway, book your Holiday parties now! For more information, call 773.929.2929. Join Brendan's for Pub Happy Hour Mondays - Thursdays, 4pm - 6pm. Check them out for all baseball playoff games and Patriots football.
Upcoming Events:
10/11 to hear DJ John "Jammin" Jackson
10/21 Sarah Alysse on keybord, 9pm-12am
10/18 Bob Solone on keyboard, 9:30pm-12:30am
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Join Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center on October 5th from 1:30 - 4:30pm for a Nursing Job Fair. On-Site interviews will be held.
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JOIN THE BELMONT THEATER DISTRICT FOR THEIR OPEN HOUSE TOUR!
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