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		1 Great Books Club at Sulzer Library Celebrate the guardians of the crosswalk on May 1 Celebrate the guardians of the crosswalk on May 1 April 20, 2012 8:00 am – May 1, 2012 11:00 pm Crossing guards shepherd us safely across the street. They keep children safe from traffic throughout the year–no matter the conditions: wind, rain, snow or sweltering heat. Since 2005, the State of…	2 Celebrate the guardians of the crosswalk on May 1 Common Pantry Needs Volunteers Common Pantry Needs Volunteers May 2, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Volunteer Needs We are looking for additional assistance on Wednesday mornings from 11am to 1pm to help in final prep work for our afternoon distribution session. We are also looking for interested…	3 Common Pantry Needs Volunteers Common Pantry Needs Volunteers Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… NNA Block Club Captain Meeting NNA Block Club Captain Meeting May 3, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm NNA Block Captain Meeting Thursday, May 3rd 7-9pm Epiphany Church basement, 2008 W. Bradley Please come meet our amazing block captains from across the neighborhood to find out what other people…	4 NNA Block Club Captain Meeting NNA Block Club Captain Meeting NNA Block Club Captain Meeting Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Chappell LSC Chappell LSC May 4, 2012 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm First Friday First Friday May 4, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm On March 2nd from 6:30 to 9:00pm we are having our 11th monthly First Friday at Lillstreet Studios!!!! As usual many studios through out the second and third floors will…	5 First Friday First Friday First Friday Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Crew Bar & Grill Kentucky Derby Hat Competition Crew Bar & Grill Kentucky Derby Hat Competition May 5, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Crew Bar +Grill invites you and all of your best hat-wearing friends to Crew’s ever popular Derby Day Event & Hat Competition! Come and participate in this yearly event where… Northcenter Neighbors Outing to LAC Action Assembly Northcenter Neighbors Outing to LAC Action Assembly May 5, 2012 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Northcenter Neighbors Association will meet for $10 lunch and margaritas at Fiesta Mexicana (2423 N. Lincoln) before making our way over to the assembly at 2pm. The assembly will be held…
6 Northcenter Neighbors Outing to LAC Action Assembly Northcenter Neighbors Outing to LAC Action Assembly Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Bach & Beyond Spring Concert Bach & Beyond Spring Concert May 6, 2012 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	7 Bach & Beyond Spring Concert Bach & Beyond Spring Concert Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Horner Park Advisory Council Meeting Horner Park Advisory Council Meeting May 7, 2012 7:00 pm The Horner Park holds their Advisory Council meetings 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.	8 Horner Park Advisory Council Meeting Horner Park Advisory Council Meeting Horner Park Advisory Council Meeting Horner Park Advisory Council Meeting Horner Park Advisory Council Meeting Horner Park Advisory Council Meeting Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Waters LSC Waters LSC May 8, 2012 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Coonley LSC Coonley LSC May 8, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Coonley School Local School Council Amundsen High LSC Amundsen High LSC May 8, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ravenswood School LSC Ravenswood School LSC May 8, 2012 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Amundsen Park Advisory Council Meeting Amundsen Park Advisory Council Meeting May 8, 2012 7:00 pm The Amundsen Park Advisory Council holds it’s meetings on the second Tuesday of every month.	9 Amundsen Park Advisory Council Meeting Amundsen Park Advisory Council Meeting Amundsen Park Advisory Council Meeting Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Common Pantry Needs Volunteers Common Pantry Needs Volunteers May 9, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Volunteer Needs We are looking for additional assistance on Wednesday mornings from 11am to 1pm to help in final prep work for our afternoon distribution session. We are also looking for interested… Garden Planting Garden Planting May 9, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	10 Garden Planting Garden Planting Garden Planting Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Alderman Pawars’ First Year Celebration Alderman Pawars’ First Year Celebration May 10, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CASUAL EVENING WITH ALDERMAN AMEYA PAWAR CELEBRATING ONE YEAR IN OFFICE Tickets: $47 First come…first serve to bowling Sponsorship Level: $250 – Anchor *** $500 – Strike $1000 –… Bell LSC Bell LSC May 10, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	11 Bell LSC Bell LSC Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Water’s School Big Night Water’s School Big Night May 11, 2012 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm WATERS BIG NIGHT: If you haven’t already, please buy your tickets. Even if you received complimentary tickets due to your Flower Power pledge last fall, please rsvp by emailing us at…	12 Water’s School Big Night Water’s School Big Night Water’s School Big Night Water’s School Big Night Water’s School Big Night Water’s School Big Night Water’s School Big Night Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Food Pantry Volunteers Food Pantry Volunteers May 12, 2012 8:15 am - 11:00 am The Lincoln Square Presbyterian Church gathers volunteers at a mobile food pantry each month. 47th Ward Plant Exchange 47th Ward Plant Exchange May 12, 2012 9:00 am - 11:00 am 47th Ward Plant Exchange: Bring a plant — Take a plant at Courtenay Elementary: May 12, 2012 Hosted by Courtenay Elementary 1726 W Berteau (Parking Lot) Bring a Plant — Take… 20th Annual River (Rescue) Day 20th Annual River (Rescue) Day May 12, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Big 20th Annual River (Rescue) Day Gather at Berteau landing. You can register at the official Friends of Chicago River website at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3112163565?ref=ebtn. If anyone can help in grilling-up some post-workday… Cemetery Walking Tours Cemetery Walking Tours May 12, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Rosehill Cemetery & Mausoleum, 5800 N. Ravenswood Avenue, will again be offering their bimonthly walking tours of the historic cemetery on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. This… 30th Anniversary PowWow 30th Anniversary PowWow May 12, 2012 10:00 am - 10:00 pm The Kateri Center of Chicago will host their 30th Anniversary Powwow all day. Mad Hatter Troupe Story Time at Sulzer Library Mad Hatter Troupe Story Time at Sulzer Library May 12, 2012 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mad Hatters Troupe Story Time The Junior League of Chicago’s troupe of volunteers tells stories with flair using props to dramatize the stories. Participants are encouraged to wear or bring their…
13 Mad Hatter Troupe Story Time at Sulzer Library Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.…	14 Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Money Smart at Sulzer Library Money Smart at Sulzer Library May 14, 2012 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Money Smart Investment Perspective This Investment Perspective seminar will focus on buildingan all-terrain portfolio. Jason Clarke of Edward Jones Financial will discuss’risk on’ and ‘risk off’ investing, building a well-balanced portfolio, as… 1st Ward Town Hall Meeting 1st Ward Town Hall Meeting May 14, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Special Guest Lois Scott, City’s Chief Financial Officer will be on on-hand to answer questions. Hear details on the program and learn about the substantial changes which allowed Alderman Moreno to… NATO, G8 and the Role of Social Activism NATO, G8 and the Role of Social Activism May 14, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm A Community Forum	15 NATO, G8 and the Role of Social Activism NATO, G8 and the Role of Social Activism NATO, G8 and the Role of Social Activism NATO, G8 and the Role of Social Activism Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… RAW Early Sign-up RAW Early Sign-up May 15, 2012 Early sign-up for the fall Ravenswood ArtWalk. Recycle at MB Financial Bank Recycle at MB Financial Bank May 15, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MB Financial will help you recycle paper and electronics. Adult Book Discussion at Sulzer Library Adult Book Discussion at Sulzer Library May 15, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm AdultBook Discussion Asian-PacificAmerican Heritage Month The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga In celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month in May, the Conrad Sulzer Regional Branch is having a special book discussion of Aravind…	16 Adult Book Discussion at Sulzer Library Adult Book Discussion at Sulzer Library Adult Book Discussion at Sulzer Library Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Common Pantry Needs Volunteers Common Pantry Needs Volunteers May 16, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Volunteer Needs We are looking for additional assistance on Wednesday mornings from 11am to 1pm to help in final prep work for our afternoon distribution session. We are also looking for interested… 47th Ward Council Open Meeting 47th Ward Council Open Meeting May 16, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm The 47th Ward Council invites all residents to come and participate in a meeting and meet current members.	17 47th Ward Council Open Meeting 47th Ward Council Open Meeting 47th Ward Council Open Meeting 47th Ward Council Open Meeting 47th Ward Council Open Meeting Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… 33d Ward Advisory Council 33d Ward Advisory Council May 17, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Representatives on this council include every block club, community group and community based organization within the 33rd Ward. The purpose of this meeting is to get updates on legislation affecting… Origami at Sulzer Library Origami at Sulzer Library May 17, 2012 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Origami with Naomi Negi At this origami workshop for beginners, we’ll fold together and make a few things to take home. Create origami for fun and learn origami for a practical… Lane Tech LSC Lane Tech LSC May 17, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Lane Tech Local School Council Hamilton LSC Hamilton LSC May 17, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	18 Hamilton LSC Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.…	19 Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Garden Cleanup Garden Cleanup May 19, 2012 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Manor Garden Club Plant Sale Manor Garden Club Plant Sale May 19, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Place is in front of Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W.Wilson, at Campbell. We will have container workshops during the sale this year, with a limited number of pots and soil… Globalfest at St. Matthias Globalfest at St. Matthias May 19, 2012 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Next up: If you lived in this country, you would celebrate the “name day” of the saint that bears your name rather than your birthday. Philippines, Nigeria, Germany, Ireland, Greece,… Boy Scout Dinner Troupe 894 Boy Scout Dinner Troupe 894 May 19, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mastaccioli Dinner with Boy Scout Troupe 894.
20 Boy Scout Dinner Troupe 894 Boy Scout Dinner Troupe 894 Boy Scout Dinner Troupe 894 Boy Scout Dinner Troupe 894 Boy Scout Dinner Troupe 894 Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… NATO SUMMIT NATO SUMMIT May 20, 2012 8:00 am – May 21, 2012 11:00 pm Leaders from around the world will be converging on Chicago in a couple weeks for an important diplomatic summit hosted by President Barack Obama. As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization… Ravenswood Manor Garage Sale Ravenswood Manor Garage Sale May 20, 2012 9:00 am - 4:00 pm A Local Classic! Montrose Ave to Lawrence Ave, Sacramento to the Chicago River, all streets and alleys between. Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat, traditionally it is a beautiful… Wine Walk Wine Walk May 20, 2012 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Presented by the Andersonville Development Corporation and co-sponsored by In Fine Spirits, the annual Wine Walk is one big wine tasting throughout the neighborhood. Please your palette with over 60… Amundsen High School Reunion Amundsen High School Reunion May 20, 2012 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Amundsen has a High School reunion scheduled for Saturday May 20, 2012. We will add more details as we receive them.	21 Amundsen High School Reunion Amundsen High School Reunion Amundsen High School Reunion Amundsen High School Reunion Amundsen High School Reunion Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… NATO SUMMIT NATO SUMMIT May 20, 2012 8:00 am – May 21, 2012 11:00 pm Leaders from around the world will be converging on Chicago in a couple weeks for an important diplomatic summit hosted by President Barack Obama. As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization… Lake View LSC Lake View LSC May 21, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Lake View High School Local School Council Audubon LSC Audubon LSC May 21, 2012 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Lincoln Square North Neighbors, Next Meeting Lincoln Square North Neighbors, Next Meeting May 21, 2012 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Lincoln Square North Neighbors organization will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, May 21st, 2012 at Matty K’s. Our area encompasses everything between Lawrence and Foster, Western and…	22 Lincoln Square North Neighbors, Next Meeting Lincoln Square North Neighbors, Next Meeting Lincoln Square North Neighbors, Next Meeting Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… 2012 Waters School Kindergarten 2012 Waters School Kindergarten May 22, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Attention Parents of Prospective 2012 Waters’ Kindergarteners! Please join us at Waters Elementary to discuss fundraising needs to support Full-Day Kindergarten next fall. CPS pays for a half-day of kindergarten. For the… Game Night at Sulzer Library Game Night at Sulzer Library May 22, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Game Night Join us at Sulzer Library for an exhilarating evening of board and card games. Meet new friends, challenge yourself mentally and have a good time. Come on your own…	23 Game Night at Sulzer Library Game Night at Sulzer Library Growing Mushrooms? Growing Mushrooms? May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 23, 2012 2:45 pm Stone Soup Ashland Coop Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend.… Common Pantry Needs Volunteers Common Pantry Needs Volunteers May 23, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Volunteer Needs We are looking for additional assistance on Wednesday mornings from 11am to 1pm to help in final prep work for our afternoon distribution session. We are also looking for interested…	24 Common Pantry Needs Volunteers Northcenter May Business Lunch Northcenter May Business Lunch May 24, 2012 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Northcenter Monthly Business Luncheon Big Bricks 3832 N. Lincoln Avenue Gaming Law Neal McQueeney, Sanchez, Daniel & Hoffman, LLP With discussions about gambling machines in taverns and restaurants, we’ll set the record straight…	25 Northcenter May Business Lunch Book Drop Off Deadline Book Drop Off Deadline May 25, 2012 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Drop off for gently used books to Chappell School. Letter Requesting Book Donations	26 Book Drop Off Deadline Book Drop Off Deadline Book Drop Off Deadline Cemetery Walking Tours Cemetery Walking Tours May 26, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Rosehill Cemetery & Mausoleum, 5800 N. Ravenswood Avenue, will again be offering their bimonthly walking tours of the historic cemetery on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. This… The Blues at Conrad Sulzer Library The Blues at Conrad Sulzer Library May 26, 2012 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Summer is coming and Chicago residents are about to get the blues. In this case, the blues will actually be a treat when the Chicago Public Library (CPL) joins the… City Life Supplement City Life Supplement May 26, 2012 8:30 pm What is City Life Supplement? We’re glad you asked – that’s an excellent question. Basically The City Life Supplement is a live performance and a podcast. We like to think of…
27	28	29 City Life Supplement Blaine LSC Blaine LSC May 29, 2012 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm	30 Blaine LSC Blaine LSC Blaine LSC Common Pantry Needs Volunteers Common Pantry Needs Volunteers May 30, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Volunteer Needs We are looking for additional assistance on Wednesday mornings from 11am to 1pm to help in final prep work for our afternoon distribution session. We are also looking for interested… Ebooks at The Sulzer Library Ebooks at The Sulzer Library May 30, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm eBooks at the Library Would you like to know how you can download eBooks for free through the library? Then you’ll want to come to this presentation, where a librarian will… Self Hypnosis at Sulzer Library Self Hypnosis at Sulzer Library May 30, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Self Hypnosis Your innate skills can transform your life! Through hypnosis, you can access your subconscious mind, clear out old information and use suggestion to help you achieve your goals. Join…	31 Self Hypnosis at Sulzer Library Self Hypnosis at Sulzer Library Maifest Maifest May 31, 2012 11:00 am – June 3, 2012 9:30 pm Great Books Club at Sulzer Library Great Books Club at Sulzer Library May 31, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm GreatBooks Club Thu., May3 at 7:00 p.m. Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre Thu., May17 at 7:00 p.m. The Moral Animal by Robert Wright Human Nature and Conduct by John Dewey Come join us as we…

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