Valerie Leonard announces that The Lawndale Alliance, in partnership with the North Lawndale Community News, is presenting The Community Awareness Series of Town Meetings at the 10th District Police Station, 3315 West Ogden Avenue, on Wednesdays, June 23, and 30, 6:00-8:00 PM.
On June 23, the discussion centers on the question, Who’s Being Stabilized? Who’s Being Stimulated? Consideration will be given to the Stimulus Package and Neighborhood Stabilization Program’s effectiveness and impact.
Meeting #3 on July 30 is called Connecting the Dots: TIFs, Eminent Domain, and Building Code Enforcement.
Local residents are encouraged to attend and participate in these lively and thought-provoking discussions on the state of North Lawndale today and determining the look of the community in the future. For information, call Valerie Leonard at 773/521-3137 or e-mail valeriefleonard@msn.com.
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Friday, June 18, 2010
NORTH AUSTIN LIBRARY POETRY SLAM JUNE 19
Local poets are invited to perform their works and network with other poets to share ideas at the next Poetry Slam presented by the North Austin Branch Library, 5724 West North Avenue, on Saturday, June 19, 2:00 PM.
This free event is part of the Chicago Public Library’s City Verse series of poetry presentations. Published local artists conducting the North Austin Library Poetry Slam include Ida Hayes Barnes, Beverly A. McLaughlin, and Frank Alexander.
For information, call 312/746-4233 or see Branch Librarian Michael Schorsch.
This free event is part of the Chicago Public Library’s City Verse series of poetry presentations. Published local artists conducting the North Austin Library Poetry Slam include Ida Hayes Barnes, Beverly A. McLaughlin, and Frank Alexander.
For information, call 312/746-4233 or see Branch Librarian Michael Schorsch.
READING IS ART-RAGEOUS AT NORTH AUSTIN LIBRARY THIS SUMMER
Reading is Art-RAGEOUS is the theme of this year’s Chicago Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, the free, 8-week drop-in adventure encouraging young people to enjoy books during summer vacation. Weekly raffles, speakers, and variety programs are scheduled to entertain, stimulate, and educate. Participants earn T-shirts.
For information and to register for the North Austin Branch Library Summer Reading Program, see Jacqueline Primm at 5724 West North Avenue or call 312/746-4233.
For information and to register for the North Austin Branch Library Summer Reading Program, see Jacqueline Primm at 5724 West North Avenue or call 312/746-4233.
BIRTHDAY BENEFIT SCHEDULED FOR PATHFINDERS FUND JUNE 26
Moving Forward Through Linkages is the theme for the birthday observance for Brenetta Howell Barrett, President/CEO/founder of Pathfinders Prevention Education Fund and a tandem benefit for the agency. The celebration is Saturday, June 26, 3:00-6:00 PM, at Roosevelt Place, 1401 West Roosevelt Road.
This event highlights PPEF’s HIV & AIDS prevention awareness, referral, and advocacy services on Chicago’s West Side & suburbs, involving pre-teens to senior adults.
Door prizes, a buffet, music, and a silent auction make this intergenerational party a unique event. Awards will be presented to Pathfinders volunteers and supporters.
Reservations are $50 per person. Youth sponsorships and ad space in the Program Booklet are available. For information and reservations, call Jevon Gammon at 773/533-5755.
This event highlights PPEF’s HIV & AIDS prevention awareness, referral, and advocacy services on Chicago’s West Side & suburbs, involving pre-teens to senior adults.
Door prizes, a buffet, music, and a silent auction make this intergenerational party a unique event. Awards will be presented to Pathfinders volunteers and supporters.
Reservations are $50 per person. Youth sponsorships and ad space in the Program Booklet are available. For information and reservations, call Jevon Gammon at 773/533-5755.
SISTERHOUSE: Women in Recovery with Mental Illnesses
Women’s residential-based treatment programs tend to be specifically designed to meet the needs of women seeking recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. While many recovery programs have individualized treatment plans that are faith-based for spiritual wellness, they do not have the capacity to address the concerns surrounding mental health and other chronic illnesses.
Illness Management and Recovery programs have the ability to incorporate facts and treatment strategies for individuals suffering from mental illnesses into the personalized treatment plan of recovery services. Individuals in recovery whom suffer from mental illnesses and successfully recover have built extremely strong social support systems, utilize medication effectively, and have the ability to cope well with problems and symptoms while continuously getting their needs met by the mental health system.
Often times, individuals in recovery are not present to their very own mental health issues because many illnesses are subtle and symptoms may come in many different, unrecognizable forms. Some symptoms of mental illnesses to be made aware of are: depression, overly emotional, constant and continuous changes in personality, uncontrollable anger and exhibition of negative behavior, lack of concentration/loss of focus, and overwhelming stress, among many others. Many of these symptoms are commonly apart of our everyday lives. However, when these symptoms manifest and become embedded in our daily behavior and actions, it is then when we should seek spiritual guidance, therapeutic support, and/or medical attention.
To receive more information on SISTERHOUSE’s services for women and/or volunteer opportunities, please call 773/626-0525.
Illness Management and Recovery programs have the ability to incorporate facts and treatment strategies for individuals suffering from mental illnesses into the personalized treatment plan of recovery services. Individuals in recovery whom suffer from mental illnesses and successfully recover have built extremely strong social support systems, utilize medication effectively, and have the ability to cope well with problems and symptoms while continuously getting their needs met by the mental health system.
Often times, individuals in recovery are not present to their very own mental health issues because many illnesses are subtle and symptoms may come in many different, unrecognizable forms. Some symptoms of mental illnesses to be made aware of are: depression, overly emotional, constant and continuous changes in personality, uncontrollable anger and exhibition of negative behavior, lack of concentration/loss of focus, and overwhelming stress, among many others. Many of these symptoms are commonly apart of our everyday lives. However, when these symptoms manifest and become embedded in our daily behavior and actions, it is then when we should seek spiritual guidance, therapeutic support, and/or medical attention.
To receive more information on SISTERHOUSE’s services for women and/or volunteer opportunities, please call 773/626-0525.
GOOD FELLAS HOSTING 8th ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY FESTIVAL JUNE 20
Good Fellas, an organization of West Side businesses and residents helping out local families in need and setting an example for leadership in public service by hosting events, is presenting its 8th Annual Father’s Day Festival on Sunday, June 20, starting at 12 Noon, in Thatcher’s Woods Forest Preserve, Chicago Avenue & First Avenue.
This event is free for all families and features lots of food, music, poets, singers, a magician, softball games, and free gifts. Everyone is welcome. For information, call Ron’s Barber Shop at 773/836-2887.
This event is free for all families and features lots of food, music, poets, singers, a magician, softball games, and free gifts. Everyone is welcome. For information, call Ron’s Barber Shop at 773/836-2887.
CHRIST TABERNACLE STAGING YOUTHAPALOOZA FUNFEST JUNE 26
Christ Tabernacle MB Church, 854 North Central Avenue, is presenting YouthaPalooza Community Outreach FunFest on Saturday, June 26, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. This event is free and the public is invited.
There will be performances by guest choirs and appearances by sports personalities, plus a visit by Inferno Mobile Recording Studio.
Free health screenings are being offered, plus carnival games, a Police Mounted Unit, free food, and lots of fun.
Sister Vernell Givens and Rev. Renece Weathersby are event Chairpersons and Rev. Willie C. Doss is Pastor of Christ Tabernacle.
There will be performances by guest choirs and appearances by sports personalities, plus a visit by Inferno Mobile Recording Studio.
Free health screenings are being offered, plus carnival games, a Police Mounted Unit, free food, and lots of fun.
Sister Vernell Givens and Rev. Renece Weathersby are event Chairpersons and Rev. Willie C. Doss is Pastor of Christ Tabernacle.
JLM ABUNDANT LIFE CENTER PROVIDING FREE MONTHLY LEGAL CLINIC
The JLM Abundant Life Center, 2622 West Jackson Boulevard, is offering a free Legal Clinic on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. No appointments are necessary and people are seen on a first-come-first-served basis.
Friday, June 11, 2010
HEFFERAN & HUGHES 5th GRADERS ARE HAVING A BALL!
Students from Helen Hefferan Elementary School, 4409 West Wilcox, and Charles Evans Hughes Elementary School, 4247 West 15th Street, competed in the semi-finals of the Ballroom Dance championships at Little Village High School. Although neither school’s dance teams won, the students had a ball!
The competition culminated a 20-week program involving 5th grade students in 15 elementary schools across the city. The popular program has expanded with the assistance of a 3-year U.S. Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education grant. The rigorous curriculum focuses on the International Style of ballroom dance, which is taught worldwide, and includes lessons in history, culture, geography, health, nutrition, and character education. Principals and teachers agree that the program is extremely popular with students, who work hard to be chosen for the performance teams.
Participants are required to learn and perform the Cha Cha, Waltz, Paso Doble, Tango, and Jive. Students agree the Waltz is the hardest dance. They like the Cha Cha and the Jive.
The competition culminated a 20-week program involving 5th grade students in 15 elementary schools across the city. The popular program has expanded with the assistance of a 3-year U.S. Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education grant. The rigorous curriculum focuses on the International Style of ballroom dance, which is taught worldwide, and includes lessons in history, culture, geography, health, nutrition, and character education. Principals and teachers agree that the program is extremely popular with students, who work hard to be chosen for the performance teams.
Participants are required to learn and perform the Cha Cha, Waltz, Paso Doble, Tango, and Jive. Students agree the Waltz is the hardest dance. They like the Cha Cha and the Jive.
PHOENIX MILITARY ACADEMY HONORS OUTSTANDING CADETS AT YEAR-END CEREMONY
Phoenix Military Academy High School, 145 South Campbell Avenue, held its medal awards presentation ceremony for meritorious cadets in the JROTC program. Cadet Colonel Jeffrey Perez, a graduating senior, was awarded the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Medal. This honor is bestowed upon a cadet who displays leadership, soldierly bearing, and excellence to Phoenix Military Academy.
Superior Cadet Medals were awarded to one outstanding student in each grade level. This year’s recipients are: Cadet SGT Lisandra Villegas (9th grade), Cadet SFC Nia Benton (10th grade), Cadet CPT Katie Villagomez (11th grade), and Cadet CPT Lainer Rodriguez (12th grade).
Cadet MAJ David Woulard (12th grade) was awarded the Association of the United States Army Medal for exceptional performance at Phoenix Military Academy.
Seven cadets were awarded American Veterans Association Medals for diligence in the discharge of duty and willingness to serve both God and Country for the mutual benefit. This year’s honorees are: Cadet CPL Tyrell Watson (9th grade), Cadet SGT Jazmin Ocampo (9th grade), Cadet SFC Johnny Villagomez (10th grade), Cadet SFC Mirna Azpera (10th grade), Cadet 2LT Alyssa Gomez De La Casa (11th grade), Cadet CSM Jesenia Martinez (11th grade) and Cadet 1LT Chenetta Watson (12th grade).
Cadet SGT Adan Herrera and Cadet MAJ Katia Acosta (both graduating seniors) were presented the United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award Medal. This honor goes to the top female and male cadets that demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence in a varsity or intramural sport while maintaining at least a B average.
Cadet 2LT Bonnie Conner (11th grade) was awarded the Personal Appearance Medal for consistently presenting an outstanding image. Phoenix Military Academy is graduating a class of 78 cadets this year.
Superior Cadet Medals were awarded to one outstanding student in each grade level. This year’s recipients are: Cadet SGT Lisandra Villegas (9th grade), Cadet SFC Nia Benton (10th grade), Cadet CPT Katie Villagomez (11th grade), and Cadet CPT Lainer Rodriguez (12th grade).
Cadet MAJ David Woulard (12th grade) was awarded the Association of the United States Army Medal for exceptional performance at Phoenix Military Academy.
Seven cadets were awarded American Veterans Association Medals for diligence in the discharge of duty and willingness to serve both God and Country for the mutual benefit. This year’s honorees are: Cadet CPL Tyrell Watson (9th grade), Cadet SGT Jazmin Ocampo (9th grade), Cadet SFC Johnny Villagomez (10th grade), Cadet SFC Mirna Azpera (10th grade), Cadet 2LT Alyssa Gomez De La Casa (11th grade), Cadet CSM Jesenia Martinez (11th grade) and Cadet 1LT Chenetta Watson (12th grade).
Cadet SGT Adan Herrera and Cadet MAJ Katia Acosta (both graduating seniors) were presented the United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award Medal. This honor goes to the top female and male cadets that demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence in a varsity or intramural sport while maintaining at least a B average.
Cadet 2LT Bonnie Conner (11th grade) was awarded the Personal Appearance Medal for consistently presenting an outstanding image. Phoenix Military Academy is graduating a class of 78 cadets this year.
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