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Fall 2017 | Quarterly eNewsletter

Nominations Due Soon! Submit Your Bungalow Restoration and Rehab Projects for the Driehaus Awards

Whether you've tackled small restoration projects or wholesale renovations, we want to honor your efforts and creativity! Nominate your bungalow or that of a neighbor or friend for our  13th Annual Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Awards  for a chance to win  $1,000  in the following categories: exterior rehabilitation, interior rehabilitation, interior restoration, small project, green project, landscape design, and window restoration.

Nominations are due next Monday, October 30!

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Seminars

Recap of Bungalow Expansions: Basements! Whether or not you were able to attend the basement finishing seminars earlier this month, we want to make sure you get all the valuable info that was presented! 93 attendees learned from our fabulous presenter, Julie Liska of  Liska Architects , everything you should consider when planning to finish your bungalow basement. Read a recap of the seminar on our blog! Read the Recap

RSVP for November Seminars Upcoming seminar topics in November include: Why Mold Happens (And What to Do About It) Maggie Jablonska of SERVPRO will teach us about common issues related to mold property damages, the procedures used by professionals to complete mold remediation projects, and typical remediation costs. Concrete Repair (NEW TOPIC!) Matt Wolf of Henry Frerk Sons will explain why common concrete problems like crumbling steps and porches occur, and how to resolve these issues. RSVP for these free seminars: RSVP

Partner Events

Chatham-Greater Grand Crossing Housing Trolley Tour

This Saturday Morning! Tour available homes in Chatham-Greater Grand Crossing, and see neighborhood landmarks including historic homes, business corridors, parks, and Level 1+/1 schools. Free event! Click the flyer below for more details.

Greater Chatham Initiative Harvest Fest

For lots of family Fall fun this weekend, come to the Greater Chatham Initiative Harvest Fest! Click the flyer below for more details.

Cook County Land Bank Authority Free Home Giveaway

The Cook County Land Bank Authority is giving away a FREE fully rehabbed home in Auburn Gresham! Enter to win on the CCLBA website before December 1st. Click the flyer below for more details.

Bungalow Calendars! Order 2018 Chicago Bungalow Calendars for your friends and family in time to beat the holiday rush. Only $15 with free shipping! Order on Etsy

Chicago Bungalow Association | 312.675.0300 | www.chicagobungalow.org

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