OCTOBER NETWORKING MIXER AT LUMEN OPTICAL
When:
TOMORROW, Wednesday,
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.
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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
ONLY THREE MARKETS LEFT!
Local vendors are offering all the best in handmade and homegrown. Fall crops are in and pumpkins are here! Grab some crisp apples and refreshing apple cider while you're at it. More Information To sign up for the Farmer's Market newsletter, click HERE.
SIGN UP TO 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 being a host venue, please sign up here.
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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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 Michael, [email protected].
News from the Committees
The Transportation committee meets on Thur. 10/12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office (1414 N. Ashland). The SSA #33 Commission meets Wed. 10/18, 7 pm at the Wicker Park Field House (1425 N. Damen Ave).
All SSA meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to join meetings or join a committee!
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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.
FREE FLU SHOTS
When
: Friday, Oct 13 11AM-3PM
Where
: 32nd Ward Office, 2657 N Clybourn Ave
WE THE W(H)EE
A Play in Miniature
When
: Friday, October 13, 6:30pm
Where
: Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co.
1276 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622
BIZARRE BUCKTOWN HALLOWEEN WALKING TOUR
When
: October 13-31, 6 - 7:30PM
Where
: Bizarre Bucktown,
1579 N Milwaukee Ave #202
SOLO ART SHOW BY MITCH REARDON
When
: Saturday, October 14, 6:00 - 11:00 PM
Where
: The Robey Chicago,
2018 West North Ave
13TH ANNUAL BUCKTOWN
APPLE PIE FESTIVAL
When
: Sunday, October 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Where
: Senior Citizens Memorial Park
2228 N. Oakley Ave.
Meditations for a Happy Life
Buddhist Meditation Classes in Wicker Park
When
: Sunday, October 15, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Where
: Wicker Park
JUST BREATHE
Buddhist Meditation Classes in Wicker Park
When
: Monday, October 16, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Where
: Wicker Park
ESSENTIAL OILS AND CHIROPRACTIC STRESS RELIEVING WORKSHOP
When
: Wednesday, October 18, 6:00- 8:00 pm
Where:
HealthSource of Wicker Park
1448 N. Milwaukee
CANINE CREWS OPEN HOUSE
When
: Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where:
Canine Crews, 1616 N Washtenaw Ave
PORK & MINDY'S OPEN MIC NIGHT
When
: Thursday, October 19
Where:
Pork & Mindy's,
1623 N Milwaukee Ave
MR. DAVE'S HALLOWEEN PARTY
IN THE PARK
Concert with Mr. Dave and Latin Grammy Award Winning 123 Andres
When
: Sunday, October 22, 11am -12:30pm
Where
: Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen
THE ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE 2ND ANNUAL LGBT HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
When
: Wednesday, October 25, 12 - 1PM
Where
: James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph Street
OCTOBER PUB RUN
When
: Wednesday, October 25, 6:00- 8:00 pm
Where:
HealthSource of Wicker Park
1448 N. Milwaukee
AKEELAH AND THE BEE
When
: October 27- November 24
Where: Adventure Stage
1012 N Noble St.
Click here for details
TRICKS FOR TREATS
When
: Saturday, October 28, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Where:
Jackson Junge Gallery,
1389 N. Milwaukee Ave
MAHALO-WEEN
Pine-O-Lantern Carving Contest
When
: Saturday, October 28,
11:00AM - 2:00 PM
Where:
Mahalo, 1501 N. Milwaukee Ave
INSANITY
A Special Exhibition
When
: Now through October 29
Where
: Jackson Junge Gallery,
1389 N. Milwaukee Ave
BUCKTOWN HALLOWEEN
COSTUME PARADE
When
: Sunday, October 29, 10am - Noon
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
90% of the American population have flat feet. Wearing supportive footwear with orthotics is the best way to give proper support!
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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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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LincolnWay Community Bank
1621 N. Ashland Ave.
LincolnWay Community Bank is a genuine community bank, which makes us different
than most banks down the street...branches of large, out-of-town banks. We are locally
owned and operated, meaning we are here for you...like the good neighbors we are.
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NEW Esports Leagues Forming in Wicker Park Accepting Team Entries!
Super Smash Bros League
Rocket League
League of Legends
Wicker Park Chamber Member Benefit (Save $5 per person per entry)
Learn More
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