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or call the office at 312-280-2596
Master of Ceremonies: Andrew White,
Founding Member, Lookingglass Theatre Company
We are pleased to announce that Streeterville residents James Goettsch, Chairman and CEO of Goettsch Partners and Nada Andric, Associate Director, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill are the 2016 recipients of the 2016 Vision Into Reality Award. Jim's firm is responsible for buildings "at home" in Chicago and around the world. He was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in recognition of his contributions to the profession. Nada focuses her extensive talent and experience on SOM's large-scale global architecture and interior design projects. Her design accomplishments have been recognized with numerous national and international design awards, including her 2011 induction into the Interior Design Hall of Fame.
We are proud and excited that the Chicago Cubs are in the World Series. If the Series goes to a 7th Game on November 2, we will have the screens on at Blueprints!
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
MARGARET DICKERSON + ROBERT FLIEGELMAN
JIM + MARY HOUSTON MAURY + JUDY FANTUS
ANTHONY KEMPA
PAUL + JOAN RUBSCHLAGER JOHN + GAIL WARD
We are grateful for the hospitality of
The Arts Club of Chicago for hosting
the 2016 BLUEPRINTs Gala.
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SOAR Launches Online Blueprints Gala Raffle: Win Big!
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We hope we'll see you at Blueprints. But if you can't make it, you still can be eligible to win amazing raffle packages courtesy of the top names in and around Streeterville: Blackhawks! The Peninsula Hotel! Lookingglass Theatre and Chicago Shakespeare Theater! Chicago Architecture Foundation and Mercury Cruises! Mity Nice! Frankie's Scalloping!
Holy Cow! We've added 2 priceless tickets to a 2017 Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field (Exclusive of games against the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals) On a date mutually agreed upon by the winner and the donor
Raffle tickets are 3 for $25, 6 for $50, 9 for $75, and 12 for $100. All proceeds support SOAR's community programs. Winners will be announced at the Gala on November 2 and need not be present.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!
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SOAR Artisan Market: Ho Ho Holidays are coming soon!
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 The holidays are right around the corner and it's never too soon to start making your list and checking it twice. The 8th Annual SOAR Artisan Market is just the place to help you fill in those gifts on your list, showcasing more than 60 of the area's most interesting and unique juried artists. Their work features a variety of mediums including jewelry, wonderful wearables, décor for the home, photography, mixed media, and so much more!
Visitors will also have an opportunity to view live art demonstrations and speak one-on-one with the artists. A percentage of sales from this FREE event go to help support SOAR's many enriching community projects.
Here are two of our artists, in their own words:
Kate Strong: "To make my hats I take shapes and hand-working 
techniques from a variety of cultures and time periods reinterpreting and bringing them into the 21st century. Combining high-tech modern materials with old world hand working techniques, I manipulate and add on to the form, poking holes and stitching with satin ribbon stripes of fleece and hand-formed details blending the hi-tech fabric with traditional hand work."
Diana Widman: "I'm a former printmaker and bookbinder and use fold forming raising chasing and other techniques as a vocabulary to transform precious metal into fabric-like pieces that engage the wearer with silky subtle textures. My other primary inspirations stem from a lifelong love of architectural ornamentation vintage textural treatments and the ancient world. Much of the recent work reflects forms and shapes from the early 20th century, including sharkskin pattern fluting ironwork and geometric shapes, woven mesh tension wire and filigree."
To volunteer for these busy shopping days, contact Susan Caraher Susan Caraher. She will find a convenient time and spot for you.
Thank you to our fabulous sponsors who help make the Artisan Market so festive and bright.
Date:
Friday, November 11, 2:00pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 13, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E. Superior
Corner of Superior and Fairbanks Street
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Message from the President:
First Year of the Fifth Decade and SOAR Soars!
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On behalf of the Board of Directors and members, I want to express thanks to Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner and all the staff members who so graciously hosted SOAR's 41st Annual Meeting on October 5. And to Marilynn for sharing Navy Pier's past, present and future in an informative, creative presentation. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas looked back at her role in organizing the SOAR Lake Shore Park Garden Club and basked in the glory of the Club's 20th Anniversary, as did Alderman Brian Hopkins (Ward 2), who took time from a busy day in the Chicago City Council to eloquently salute the Club's volunteer founders and today's volunteers.
By all measures, including membership, sponsorships, volunteers, special events, task forces and committees, FY 2015-16 saw growth in SOAR. It is said that "No one of us is as strong as all of us." I truly believe that it's the spirit and hard work of the entire volunteer team that is responsible for building the organization and "Keeping Streeterville a Neighborhood." In particular, it was a thrill to see three stellar volunteers win this year's P.I.V. (Positively Incredible Volunteers) Award: Linda Levin (Chair, 2015 SOAR Artisan Market), Jay Lubinsky (Chair, Greening and Sustainability Task Force) and Barbara Ward (SOAR Farmers Market Committee.) And it was an honor to present the 2016 SOAR Beautification Awards to Northwestern University, Perennial Award, Abbott Hall, and Axis, Mixed-Use Award, East Erie.
For many years, Maury Fantus served on the SOAR Board with loyalty, generosity and experience. Maury chose not to run for another term and we will miss his good humor on the Board. We are grateful for the good counsel of Phyllis Mitzen over many years, particularly with regard to her sensitivity for senior issues, which she continues advocating as President of Skyline Village Chicago. Larry Brown, a Board member for several years, also chose not to run. Thank you for your service, Larry.
We will be preparing and delivering an annual report in the coming months. As always, I will be happy to respond to your questions and comments when you reach me at
Deborah Gershbein
Deborah Gershbein
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Board News
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At the Annual meeting, Mary Baim, Karen Burnett and Bob Levin were re-elected for one-year terms (2016-17) on the Board of Directors and Norm Cutler was re-elected for a two-year term (2016-18.) Elected to two-year terms (2016-18) were Judy Aiello-Fantus, Brian Butler, David Hampe, Clare Hennessy and Robert (Bob) Johnson. There currently are 16 members of the Board of Directors, also including Seth Blumenthal, Christian Ficara, Deborah Gershbein, Mario Hollemans, David Lewin, Howard Melton and Gail Spreen, who continue their terms. Ten seats will expire next year and six seats will expire in 2018. At its October meeting the 2017-18 Board re-elected these officers: President-Deborah Gershbein; Vice President-David Lewin; Secretary-Bob Levin, and Treasurer-Howard Melton. Of the new members, David and Bob were profiled in previous editions of SOAR eNews. Here are the others:
Judy Aiello has served most recently as Co-Chair of the SOAR Farmers Market and held many volunteer positions in the past. Judy and her husband, Maury Fantus, live on East Delaware. She is a Collaborative Member of the Neighborhood Capital Institute and served the City of Evanston in several capacities, including Assistant City Manager. She is on the Evanston Community Foundation Board and served on the RTA Citizens Advisory Board and the Evanston Chamber of Commerce Board until recently. Judy received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kansas, a masters of urban policy and planning degree from the University of Illinois and a masters of public administration degree from the University of Southern California. She was awarded a fellowship in state and local government from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and attended the executive development program, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Brian Butler, who lives on East Huron, is Regional Director-Chicago, Lieberman Management Services. As part of his responsibilities, he oversees the management and staff for a number of condominium properties in the City of Chicago; reviews the financial health and stability of each association; implements special assessments and works closely with the Boards of Directors of each condominium association to identify desired service changes, staffing needs, and capital project priorities. He has worked for Lieberman for four years and received their Service Excellence Award each year. Brian received his bachelor of science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois College of Business and his juris doctor degree from the DePaul University College of Law. Brian also serves on the SOAR Greening and Sustainability Task Force.
Clare Hennessy brings her communications, marketing and design skills to SOAR as Chair of the 2016 Artisan Market and a member of the 2016 Blueprints Committee. The firm she founded, Hennessy Design Group, began in 1987 and, until 2013, worked with clients ranging from FORTUNE500 companies to small start-ups. Among her notable assignments was the development and management of the Millennium Park Summer events sponsored by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and special events for Chanel, Hermes and Tiffany. Clare lives on East Delaware. She received her bachelor of science degree in advertising design from Iowa State University.
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Keep Streeterville a Neighborhood
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Join SOAR or Renew Now
Tell your neighbors!
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New Members
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Welcome to Residents: Welcome to Businesses:
Carolyn Dickenson 750 N. Rush Apartments LLC.
Heather Foy Pinstripes
Karen and Gerald Hoffschmidt
Warren Honaberger
Hyla and David Kallen
Lutonia Laurent
Anne Moffat
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Exercise Your Right to Vote
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51 Early Voting sites will open across the city of Chicago, and any resident registered to vote at a Chicago address can vote in any of the 51 Early Vote locations. You will not need to present a government-issued photo ID, but it is helpful to have with you. If you missed the deadline to register to vote in-person or move from an address you were previously registered at, you can still register to vote through "grace period" voter registration at any Early Vote location. You must register to vote AND Early Vote that same day for your vote to count.
Click here for Early Voting Details
ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
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SOAR Lake Shore Park Garden Club
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Fall CleanUp for the Garden is scheduled for Saturday, November 5. Meet by the tennis courts at 9:00 am. Gloves, rakes and bags will be provided. Stay as long as you can. We appreciate all the help we can muster. Contact
Judy Birk. Volunteers for CleanUp at Lake Shore and Seneca Parks also will meet at the tennis courts at 9:00 am.
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Farmers Market at the MCA Plaza
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We closed this year's Farmers Market on October 25, leaving behind memories of wonderful ingredients: fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastries, breads, prepared foods-and the thousands of shoppers who came through, many of you thanking SOAR for our work. So many to thank, but special shout-outs to committee members Judy Aiello (Co-Chair with Debby Gershbein), Doug Boehm, Joel Brosk, Meme and Gary Hopmeyer and Barbara Webb. Now you can get a good Tuesday morning's sleep! We'll be back next year, at the same fabulous location: the Museum of Contemporary Art Plaza. Thank you to all our 2016 SOAR Farmers Market farmers, volunteers and sponsors!
Thank you to our SOAR Farmers Market sponsors!
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Real Estate Development Task Force
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237 E. Ontario: On Friday, October 21, the City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals heard the case for the zoning change for this site. Noting the large group of residents, including SOAR representatives, at the meeting who oppose the proposal to revise the zoning by declaring the alley as a street, the Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals issued a continuance until November. While the developer, New York based Tishman Realty, would convert part of the alley for auto/taxi drop-off, residents and others who depend upon the alley for deliveries formed a coalition in opposition. The SOAR Board voted to support this coalition. SOAR is prepared to deliver a statement when the issue again comes before the Zoning Board of Appeals. We will communicate the rescheduled date, the public is invited to attend. For information visit the
Coalition Website.
SOAR Real Estate Development Task Force
SOAR Preservation and Landmarks Task Force
Date: Wednesday, November 9 (note new date)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 432 E. Grand
Includes input from the Preservation and Landmarks Task Force
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Park Advisory Councils
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Lake Shore Park Advisory Council: Lake Shore Park 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 November 14. Contact David Kostelansky.
Seneca Park and Eli M. Schulman Playlot Advisory Council: The next Advisory Council is on Tuesday, November 9, at the Lake Shore Park Field House, 808 N. Lake Shore, at 6:00 pm. Contact Marc Schulman.
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Member Offers
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 Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Charles. Camilla. William. Kate. Harry. One family holds the future of Great Britain in its hands. But what will it be? The Queen is dead. The "King-in-waiting" finally ascends the throne. Defying centuries of tradition, Charles boldly attempts to reassert the crown's power, landing himself-and his country-in a royal mess. After acclaimed productions on London's West End and Broadway, this provocative, insightful political drama makes its Chicago premiere. Celebrated British actor and Downton Abbey favorite Robert Bathurst takes on the title role in the 2015 Olivier Award winner for Best New Play. Get swept up in the intrigue of this exciting new work, staged by Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin. SOAR members receive 10% off with the code: SOAR. The production runs November 5 through January 15. No date restrictions on the offer; promo can be purchased at www.chicagoshakes.com/CharlesIII or 312.595.5600.
Lookingglass Theatre Company:
 The critics are raving about Lookingglass Theatre's
Midwest Premiere of Life Sucks by Aaron Posner,
now playing through November 6 in the historic Water
Tower Water Works on Michigan Ave.
The Chicago
Tribune gives it "Four Stars" and the Chicago Sun-Times
calls it "profoundly humane, hilarious." Seven incurably
lusty and lovelorn characters collide in this brash, revelatory reworking of Chekhov's Uncle V
anya.
Never has unhappiness been so much fun! SOAR Members get $10 off with code SOAR.
Visit
lookingglasstheatre.org
. Call the Box Office at 312.337.0665 or
Get Tickets Today
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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 Blueprints Gala*
Date: Wednesday, November 2
Time: 6:00 pm Cocktails, 7:00 Program, 8:00 Dinner
Location: The Arts Club of Chicago
201 E. Ontario
RSVP:
Reserve Your Tickets Here
Raffle Tickets:
Purchase Raffle Tickets Here
SOAR Garden at Lake Shore Park Fall Clean-Up*
Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Meet at tennis courts
Contact:
Judy Birk
SOAR Artisan Market*
Date: Friday, November 11, 2:00pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 13, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E. Superior
Contact:
Artisan Market
SOAR Real Estate Task Force
SOAR Preservation and Landmarks Task Force
Date: Wednesday, November 9 (note new date)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 432 E. Grand
Contact:
Gail Spreen
SOAR Board of Directors
Date: Tuesday, November 15
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: SOAR Conference Room
244 E. Pearson, Lobby Level
SOAR Safety and Sound Management Task Force
Date: Thursday, November 17
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: SOAR Conference Room
244 E. Pearson, Lobby Level
Contact:
Bob Johnson
SOAR Traffic and Transportation Task Force
Date: Wednesday, January 25
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: 432 E. Grand
Contact:
Malek Abdulsamad
*You do not have to be a SOAR member to participate
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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.
Happy Halloween!
30th Annual Streeterville Doggie Halloween Party.
Art and arfs
at the Museum of Contemporary Art Sculpture Garden will take
place from 9am to 10am on Saturday, October 29 (rain date is
Sunday, October 30-if it rains on Sunday, we go anyway).
Everybody brings a prize, everybody gets a prize!
Special thanks to the MCA, Eli's Cheesecake Company,
City Pets Chicago and Alderman Brian Hopkins (Ward 2),
who will be a judge.
Click here for more information
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Thanks, too, to David and Jean Kostelansky for design and funding of banners around Lake Shore Park.
 
Navy Pier:
The Pier begins its treats on Friday, October 28, with the transformation of Chicago's Funhouse Maze into a Haunted Maze, a four-day, 4,800 square foot of pure terror, with surprises at every twist and turn. Enter the Pier's annual Costume Contest, held in the Family Pavilion on Saturday, October 29. Registration begins at 4 pm and the contest is set for 5:00 pm. Then head out to Polk Bros Park for a special film screening of "The Addams Family" at 6 and then stick around to catch the spooktacular fireworks show at 9. That same evening, those 21 and over can wreak havoc into the witching hours of the night at one of the several celebrations, including the 2nd Annual Haunted Halloween Ball in the Aon Grand Ballroom and Nightmare on the Pier on the Lakeview Terrace.
Rather take your chances out on the deep, dark waters of Lake Michigan? Board the Spirit of Chicago - if you dare - for one of the following cruises:The Haunted Halloween Party Cruise on October 29; The Haunted Ghost Ship later that evening and Shipwrecked Halloween Party Cruise on October 31.
For more information or a full listing of the haunted happenings at Navy Pier, Visit
Chicago Police District 18:
Commander Paul R. Bauer hosts an informal conversation on Wednesday, November 16, 9:30 am at Eva's Cafe, 1447 N. Sedgwick. For information about the November conversation contact CAPS or 312.742.5870
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, November 10. For information phone 312.742.5778 and ask for
Officer Christopher Schenk. For safety tips go to:
Seneca Park/Eli Schulman Playground Tree Lighting:
Join us on Thursday, November 17th at 5pm for the Annual Lighting of Seneca Park & Eli M. Schulman Playground. The festivities start at Engine Company 98, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, at 5pm with a Reception sponsored by the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Eli's Cheesecake and Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch followed by the Lighting Ceremony in the Park.
BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival:
25th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Saturday, November 19. Sign up early for the best chance to receive your first choice volunteer role. Assist a team of 600+ volunteers for block management, balloon handling, parade dispersal, crowd safety throughout the day. Feel free to
share this link
with anyone you think would be a good addition to the volunteer team.If you have any questions, please call (312) 642-3570 or e-mail
volunteers
. All volunteers will receive their assignments and further information by Friday, November 4.
Museum of Contemporary Art:
More than 131,000 people visited the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago during the run of Kerry James Marshall: Mastry (April 23 to September 25), making it the fifth most successful exhibition in the MCA's 49-year history. The MCA originated this retrospective exhibition of acclaimed artist Kerry James Marshall, considered one of America's greatest living painters. The MCA welcomed First Lady Michelle Obama to the exhibition in July, and her stature as a champion of art and education helped to bring in additional audiences to see the show, including over 3,000 Chicago Public School students. The exhibition was particularly resonant with students and teachers from Herzl Elementary School, located in North Lawndale. The school is part of Turnaround Arts, a program led by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with the White House. Kerry James Marshall is Herzl's artist-in-residence.
On November 19, the MCA partners with online music magazine Pitchfork for Prime Time, an after-hours series that taps into the creative pulse of Chicago with an eclectic mix that transforms the museum in spectacular ways. Titled Ascend, the event explores themes of growth, renewal, ritual, and harmony, and showcases the best of Chicago's emerging musical talent along with art activations from local artists as well as food and drink throughout the museum.
For more information click here.
Northwestern Medicine: Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Town Hall, a free interactive discussion about breakthroughs in breast cancer, is a unique opportunity to have your questions answered by experts at the Lurie Cancer Center. Visit exhibits to discover breast cancer resources in your community and learn about local and national organizations providing support. Sunday, October 30. Registration and Exhibits: 12:30 pm. Program 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center Hughes Auditorium
303 E. Superior. For additional details
click here.
Read about Northwestern's approach to health care and hospital design.
Click Here
 Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. "Skyrise," the annual climb up Willis Tower
Neighbors are asking about the distinctive mural surrounding
the exterior of the new AbilityLab on Ontario-McClurg-Erie.
Here it is, stay tuned for information.
Hiring Fair for Veterans:
CareerBuilder, Fifth Third Bank, Illinois Patriot Education Fund and Navy Pier come together in a joint effort to host the third annual Hiring Fair for Veterans, Active Duty and Their Families on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 8:00 am to 2:00 p in the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. The event is free and open to the public. For information
visit.
Senior Sewer Rebates:
The City of Chicago provides a $50 annual refund to seniors on their sewer bills. Follow these links for
additional information
Mail the application and supporting documentation to Alderman Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, 121 North LaSalle, Room 300, Chicago, IL 60602. For If you have any questions regarding Senior Sewer Rebates, please contact Martha Donnelly in Alderman Reilly's office at
312.744.3062
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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 monthly by SOAR, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents,
Deborah Gershbein, president.
For information about SOAR contact Associate Director Martha Music
. 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.
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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Mail: SOAR
244 E. Pearson St. Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60611
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