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.
Call for Commissioners
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!
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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
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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
When:
Now 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
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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
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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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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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VERGE FITNESS
1934 WEST NORTH AVENUE
LSF Verge Fitness is our newest neighborhood club providing a top of the line experience including great group fitness programming and all the training equipment you need to achieve your goals, at a very competitive price point.
Learn More
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ESCAPE ARTISTRY
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 350
Escape Artistry is dedicated to producing immersive, imaginative, and innovative room escapes.
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NIKE RUNNING BUCKTOWN 1640 N. Damen Ave
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