WPB CHAMBER AUGUST NETWORKING MIXER AT FATPOUR
When:
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!
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP THIS WEEK!
RACK AND ROLL WPB SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE
When:
August 26 - 27
Where: Milwaukee Ave, North Ave, Division St and Damen Ave
Businesses can now sign up for
FREE to be a part of this exciting two day event!
To participate,
please contact our Special Events Coordinator,
Debbie by August 4. You may also download the application
here.
Don't forget the fashion show add on! A mere $75 pays for a model and you can present 10 looks!
Sponsor opportunities are also available. If interested, please contact our Executive Director,
Pamela.
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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.
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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. 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 eligible for up to $2,500 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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BLOWOUT SALE & BLOCK PARTY
When
: Friday,
August 4 Where: The Arts of Life,
2010 W Carroll Ave
Yoga in the Park
When
:
Tuesday, August 8,
6:30 - 7:30pm
Where
: Wicker Park Softball Field, 1425 N Damen Ave
EXHIBIT OPENING - THE COURAGEOUS: OUR HEROES
When
:
August 11, 7:00 pm Where: The Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W Superior St
SIP & SAVASANA
When
:
August 14, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: HealthSource of Wicker Park
1448 N. Milwaukee
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
The average American sits 13 hours per day! For desk workers, set a timer every half an hour to remind yourself to get up and take a 30 second stretch. Just this tip can help reduce your risk of Cancer, Depression and Fatigue!
PURCHASE AD IN Midnight Circus Program
Promote Your Business and Help Support Wicker Park Events.
Purchase an ad and reach 12,000 people in 5 Parks during
22 performances for one month - between September 15 and October 15
Ad Sales Thru August 7
Contact for Details:
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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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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TRANSIT TEES
1371 N. Milwaukee
Transit Tees takes visuals from Chicago's metropolitan landscapes and transforms them into fashionable artwork.
Learn More
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LUMEN OPTICAL
2520 N Elston Ave
See for yourself the Lumen difference--vision care and eyewear shopping you'll actually love.
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SUBTERRANEAN 2011 W. North Ave
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