WPB FALL DINNER CRAWL
EXTRA TICKETS ADDED THIS WEEK!
When:
Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where:
Different Locations
We are pleased to announce the 6th Annual Wicker Park Bucktown Fall Dinner Crawl! Foodies around Chicagoland are invited to taste small bites and signature appetizers from participating restaurants while exploring all that Wicker Park and Bucktown have to offer.
The crawl is divided into three routes. Tickets are on sale now for $45 per person through September 25, and $55 the day of the crawl (if there are any tickets left!).
SIGN UP TO PERFORM OR HOST AT CHILLFEST
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back this pop up music festival for a fifth year in a row in 2017!
This annual event features over 60 musicians performing in storefronts throughout WPB. If you are interested in performing, please sign up
here
.
If you are interested in being a host venue, please sign up
here
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WICKER PARK FARMERS MARKET 2017
When:
Sundays
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Through October 29th
8am to 2pm
Where:
1425 N Damen Ave
Local vendors are offering all the best in handmade and homegrown while it's still fresh! Early fall crops are in! Come for crisp apples, refreshing apple cider and stay tuned for pumpkins! More Information To sign up for the Farmer's Market newsletter, click HERE.
OCTOBER NETWORKING MIXER AT LUMEN OPTICAL
When: October 11, 6-8pm
Where: Lumen Optical, 2520 N. Elston Ave
This is the beginning of the harvest and longer, darker nights. Make sure you can clearly see the autumn leaves and ghosts and goblins that are sure to abound this time of year and come to October's mixer! No worries -- No ghouls here, just some fun spirits, fellow business owners and neighbors ready to network and mingle with you. More Information
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WANT TO HOST A MIXER?
We are now filling spots for 2018! If you are a chamber member and interested in gaining valuable exposure for your business, contact
COMMUNITY TRICK OR TREAT
The West Town & Wicker Park Bucktown Chambers of Commerce are hosting a community wide trick or treat. Your business will be responsible for providing the candy to the neighborhood kids and we'll do the rest!
We will provide both printed and digital advertising as well as the "participant poster" for you to hang in your shop the day of the event.
Chamber Committees
Join a Chamber committee! Help guide the direction of the neighborhood from events and marketing to business development. We encourage all motivated and insightful Chamber Members to get involved.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTING RFP
Light up Wicker Park and Bucktown! We are seeking a holiday decoration installer to create a vibrant lighting display at the Polish Triangle and the Damen Avenue Arts Plaza on the 606. Please see our
Request for Proposals for more information. The DEADLINE to apply is Friday, Sept. 29th.
New Neighborhood SAFETY & SECURITY Rebate Programs
After consulting with SSA #33 taxpayers and neighborhood stakeholders over the past six months, as well as engaging a public quality-of-life consultant (
Responsible Hospitality Institute
President & Founder
Jim Peters),
WPB SSA #33 has updated its previous graffiti abatement rebate program to include a range of
safety-related rebates:
- Security cameras
- Exterior lighting
- Anti-smash glass film
- Window repair
- Graffiti removal
- Private security
The new rebates are for eligible properties within the boundaries of WPB SSA #33, and will reimburse 50 percent of the cost of one or more of these neighborhood safety measures, up to $1,000 per measure annually, per location. Private security reimbursements are now eligible for 75% UP TO $5,000 annually, per location.
 Green Message
Did you know the
Wicker Park Farmers Market now offers composting to all of the Market vendors? Wastenot hauls away all food waste generated by the Farmers Market farmers, bakers, and prepared food purveyors and gets turned back into a healthy soil product. Additionally, Wastenot can sign you up for their residential pick-up service at a very reasonable rate!
 Call for Commissioners
Are you interested in helping to direct how a portion of your property tax dollars are spent? Do you own property or have a business in the red-shaded areas on this
map? If so, you could be eligible to join the WPB SSA #33 Commission, a group of volunteer stake-holders who
approve the expenditures of the SSA #33 budget. To learn more, visit
www.wickerparkbucktown.org
,
attend a Commission Meeting
,
a Committee meeting
or contact Jessica, [email protected].
News from the Committees
The SSA #33 Commission meets Wednesday, 7/19, 7 pm at the Wicker Park Field House (1425 N. Damen Ave). The WPB Arts Committee meets Tuesday, 9/26, 9:00 a.m. in the WPB office (1414 N. Ashland).
All SSA meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to join.
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 DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO MARKET?
If you are a chamber member and have an upcoming event, we would like to hear from you! Contact our Events Coordinator, Debbie, directly to get listed.
PLATFORM COWORKING FREE
OPEN HOUSE
When
: September 20 - 22, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
: Platform Coworking
1212 North Ashland Avenue
SEWING CLASSES WITH ANASTASIA
When
: Wednesdays, September 20 - October 25, 7 - 9pm
Where
: 2041 West Carroll Avenue
ANTIQUE TACO
Ice Cream Social
When
: Wednesday, September 20,
Where
: Antique Taco, 1360 N. Milwaukee
CASA CENTRAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
When
: Thursday, September 21, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where
: Cassona Home Furnishings & Accessories
5241 N. Clark Street
PORK & MINDY'S OPEN MIC NIGHT
When
: Thursday, September 21
Where
: Pork & Mindy's, 1623 N Milwaukee Ave
BUCKETFEET END OD SUMMER
BLOWOUT SALE
When
: Friday-Sunday, September 22 - 24
Where
: Bucketfeet, 1647 N Damen Ave
AUTUMN "KICK-OFF" TRUNK SHOW
When
: Saturday, September 23, 1-5 pm
Where
: Jackson Junge Gallery,
1389 N. Milwaukee Ave
Meditations for a Happy Life
Buddhist Meditation Classes in Wicker Park
When
: Sunday, September 24, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Where
: Wicker Park
JUST BREATHE
Buddhist Meditation Classes in Wicker Park
When
: Monday, September 25, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Where
: Wicker Park
SEPTEMBER PUB RUN
When
: Wednesday, September 27, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where:
HealthSource of Wicker Park
1448 N. Milwaukee
URBAN ROYALE
When
: Thursday, September 28, 6:00 PM
Where:
U
rbanbelly,
1542 N Damen Ave
 POUND 4 POUND
Lose Weight and Food Donation Event
When
: Starts October 2
Where:
Verge Fitness, 1934 WEST NORTH
FREE BACK TO SCHOOL FREE EYE EXAMS
for all K-12 students
When
: Now through September 30,
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Where:
Lumen Optical, 2520 N Elston Ave
BUCKTOWN HALLOWEEN
COSTUME PARADE
When
: Sunday, October 29, 9:30am - 12pm
Where:
Ehrler Park, 2230 W Cortland St
West Town Health Market
When
: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, now through December, 2-7pm
Where:
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, 2233 W Division St
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Wellness Tip of the Week
As fall begins and temperatures drop, our natural dose of Vitamin D from the sun fades, so supplementing with Vitamin D can help to significantly deter colds and flu. Research shows being sufficient in Vitamin D can decrease cancer risk by up to 71%
CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK
Registration is now open for restaurants through October 31st. This promotion is a great way for your restaurant to get added exposure during the celebration. Contact
NEIGHBORHOOD JOBS!
As a benefit to ours members, we list open positions for their businesses. Check out these exciting opportunities in your neighborhood! See Open Jobs!
TRICK OR TREATING ON THE 606
Be a part of Halloween fun on The 606! The Trust for Public Land seeks businesses and individuals to staff Trick-or-Treat stations on The 606 on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:00-7:00. Interested parties should contact [email protected].
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Feature Story
Chamber Events
Member Highlights
SSA Update
Community Events
News For All
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Wicker Park Bucktown
Chamber of Commerce
and WPB SSA #33
1414 North Ashland
Chicago, Illinois 60622
get directions
P (773) 384 2672
F (773) 384 7525
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PLATFORM COWORKING
1212 N. Ashland Ave.
Whether it's working for yourself, or remotely, it's great to be independent. But the "lone wolf" syndrome that comes with it-eh, not so much. Our goal is to create an environment that allows you to focus on what's important, getting your work done.
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Antique Taco
1360 N. Milwaukee Ave
Come try our sweet potato taco at the neighborhood favorite Antique Taco on the Spoon Route at the Fall Dinner Crawl on September 26.
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The Smoke Daddy
1804 W. Division St
Featuring Smoked Mini sliders of pulled pork and pulled chicken with sides of Coleslaw and BBQ chips on the Spoon Route at the Fall Dinner Crawl on September 26.
Learn More
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