August 8, 2017

WPB CHAMBER AUGUST NETWORKING MIXER
AT FATPOUR 
When: Tomorrow,  Wednesday, August 9, 6-8pm
Where:  Fatpour, 2005 W Division St
Join us at Fatpour for our WPB August Chamber Networking Mixer! Meet and mingle with some of your local neighborhood businesses and residents while chilling back with a drink and some delicious appetizers!  
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CRIME PREVENTION AND CODE AWARENESS WORKSHOP
When: Monday, August 8, 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Wicker Park Field House
The Chamber is hosting an informational workshop with speakers from the Chicago Police Department's Community Relations Division and the city's Department of Buildings. Topics will include crime prevention and building code enforcement awareness. Especially because businesses have recently been getting ticketed for window signs, please come out and find out what is allowed by the city!

RACK AND ROLL SIDEWALK SALE
When: Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27
Where:  Wicker Park & Bucktown
Shop on the sidewalks of North, Milwaukee, Division & Damen for great deals! We will also feature live rock-and-roll buskers around the neighborhood and a fashion show on Saturday at 5pm at Mautene Court (1266 N. Milwaukee)! More Information

FALL DINNER CRAWL
When: Tuesday, September 26
Where:  Different routes
We are pleased to announce the 6th Annual Wicker Park Bucktown Fall Dinner Crawl!
Attendees will stroll the streets of Wicker Park and Bucktown to taste small bites and signature appetizers from participating restaurants while enjoying all that WPB has to offer. If you are a restaurant in the area and interested in participating, please download the application  here.  The deadline to apply is August 18. Please contact our Special Events Coordinator,  Debbie with any questions.  Sponsor opportunities are also available. If interested, please contact our Executive Director,  Pamela

WICKER PARK FARMERS MARKET 2017
When:  Sundays Through - October 29th
8am to 2pm
Where:  1425 N Damen Ave
Local vendors will be offering all the best in handmade and homegrown to get the summer started right. Our fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, meats, cheeses & flowers will be anything but garden-variety. More Information To sign up for the Farmer's Market newsletter, click HERE.

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!



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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Snow Removal RFP
Special Service Area (SSA) #33 is currently seeking snow removal vendors for this upcoming winter season. Services will need to be provided between Nov. 15, 2017 and Apr. 15, 2018. The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 31. For more information, please click here.


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
Save money this summer on your electric bill by taking advantage of ComEd's AC Cycling program. You can save up to $40 each year! Click here to find out more.

WPB SSA 33 Logo 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, jessica@wickerparkbucktown.com

News from the Committees
The SSA Commission and the five Committees regularly do not meet in August. If special meetings are scheduled, we will let you know!



What is the WPB SSA?  Click here to find out
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Yoga in the Park 
When Tuesday, August 8 & 15,  6:30 - 7:30pm
Where : Wicker Park Softball Field, 
1425 N Damen Ave



CHICAGO'S COWORKING CRAWL 2017
When August 9, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Free Range Office
2141 West North Avenue


GROUP GUIDED MEDITATION
When Wednesday, August 9,  6:30 - 7:30pm
Where : Grove at Schiller & Damen




EXHIBIT OPENING - THE COURAGEOUS: OUR HEROES
When August 11, 7:00 pm
Where: The Ukrainian National Museum
2249 W Superior St

MR. DAVE MUSIC
When Sunday, August 13, 9:30-10:30am 
Where: Wicker Park Playground



THE 1099 STRING QUARTET
When Sunday, August 13, 11am - 12:30pm
Where: Grove at Schiller/Damen



SIP & SAVASANA
When August 14, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: HealthSource of Wicker Park
1448 N. Milwaukee


CASA CENTRAL BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCHEON
When August 17, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Ward and Rita Fisher Family Community Center, 
1335 N. California Ave.

TRAILBLAZERS SUMMER SHOW
When August 18, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where:  Vittum Theater, 1012 N Noble St



MIDNIGHT CIRCUS IN THE PARKS 
When : September 15, 16, 17
Times vary
Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen 


CARDIO SOCCER
When : Tuesdays, now through August 17, 
6:00 - 7:00 am
Where:  Sheridan Park, 910 S. Aberdeen St


SUMMER ART THERAPY FOR TEENS
When : Now through August 29, 
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where:  Art Therapy Studio Chicago
1579 north milwaukee, studio 210 

FULL DAY SUMMER CAMPS 
AT THE KIDS' TABLE
WhenNow through September 1, 9am - 3pm
Where The Kids' Table
2337 W North Ave

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 

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

For more local events and deals, please visit our website at wickerparkbucktown.com.  

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News For All
Wellness Tip of the Week
How much water should you drink daily? The most common answer is 8 cups, but we need to consider the size of the person! The correct answer is: Half your weight in ounces.
 
     
Alkaline Batteries Recycling
Where:  WPBCC, 1414 N. Ashland & Lowe's
Our office is now proud to accept your single-use alkaline batteries for recycling! We are open 9am-5pm Monday - Friday.
 For rechargeable battery recycling, feel free to stop  by our neighbor Lowe's at 1360 N. Ashland.
Lowe's Store Hours: 
Monday - Saturday 6AM-10PM
Sunday 8AM-8PM
Hours might differ

Chambers of Commerce Business Owners Restroom Survey
University of Illinois at Chicago is exploring reactions to a potential new law here in Chicago that would make all single-stall restrooms all-gender, rather than "Men" or "Women".   Take the Survey 




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