By Hayley Carlton
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Aquinas Literacy Center, 3525 S. Hermitage Ave., is seeking volunteer tutors to instruct adult learners how to read, write, and speak English. Volunteers work one-on-one with students and commit 90 minutes per week. Knowledge of a second language is not required. Prospective volunteers must attend new tutor training on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24 and 25. For more information, contact Alison Altmeyer at (773) 927-0512.
CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW
The Chicago Air and Water Show will be held at North Avenue Beach on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19. The water show begins at 9 a.m. and the air show runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days. Featured will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team. For more information call (312) 836-7000 or visit www.chicagoairandwatershow.us.
CHICAGO ARCHITETURE FOUNDATION ROUNDUP
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) architecture river cruise is one of more than 80 architecture tours available throughout the Chicago area. The 90-minute cruise includes fact-filled and anecdotal commentary on Chicago's architecture from the unique vantage point of the river. Tickets are available online through TicketMaster. Walking, bus, and lunchtime tours also are available.
To help international travelers explore the city, CAF now offers self-guided audio tours in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Call (312) 922-3432.
CHINATOWN CHAMBER ROUNDUP
Chicago’s Chinatown Chamber of Commerce recently produced 250,000 visitors’ guides, which are available from the chamber’s website and office. Visit www.chicagochinatown.org or call (312) 326-5320 for more information.
Along with the new guides, the chamber and the Chinatown Parking Corporation have produced three new outdoor maps of Chinatown; the maps can be found by the Nine Dragon Wall and the Chinatown parking lot.
AFFORDABLE LIVING
The Chicago Department of Housing will present Opening the Door to Affordable Living on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this workshop on buying, repairing, and restoring houses, meet with realtors, lenders, and contractors and learn about City-sponsored mortgages and house repair loans. Admission is free. For more information, call 311.
CHICAGO CELEBRATES JAZZ
The 29th annual Chicago Jazz Festival will be held the last week of August through Sunday, Sept. 2. Tuesday, Aug. 28, will feature A Night In Havana: Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Dr., with a reception before. This event is sponsored by the Jazz Institute, which will hold its annual club tour on Wednesday, Aug. 29. The Jazz festival officially starts Thursday, Aug. 30, with a ticketed performance by Herbie Hancock at the Chicago Symphony Center, followed by several days of free music in Grant Park. For more information or for tickets to the performances mentioned here, call (312) 334-7777 (Tuesday’s Gillespie performance); (312) 427-1676 (Tuesday reception tickets); (312) 427-3400 (club tour); (312) 934-3000 (Thursday’s ticketed opening of the Jazz Festival), or (312) 744-3315 (Jazz Festival). Or visit www.jazzinchicago.org or www.chicagojazzfestival.us
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY ROUNDUP
Daniel Facchini, co-author of Muldoon: A True Chicago Ghost Story—Tales of a Forgotten Rectory, will discuss his book with historian Ursula Bielski at the Theodore Roosevelt Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 1101 W. Taylor St., on Monday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The book traces mysterious happenings at St. Charles Borromeo parish.
On Saturday, Aug. 11, the Theodore Roosevelt Branch will host Taylor Street
Stories: Remember the Good Old Days in and Around Little Italy at 2 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to bring photos or other memorabilia. RSVP at (312)
746-5656. Light refreshments will be served.
Theodore Roosevelt Branch’s book club will hold a discussion of When the Messenger is Hot, a book of short stories by Elizabeth Crane that take a humorous look at love and loss, on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Crane will speak at a City of Big Readers event on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Silver Cloud Bar and Grill in Bucktown. Ask a librarian for more information or call (312) 746-5656.
The Friends of the Chicago Public Library, Theodore Roosevelt Branch, hosts its annual book sale Saturday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in front of the library. Proceeds will support ongoing programs. The group will accept donations of books, CDs, and DVDs that are in good condition after Wednesday, Aug. 15. The library will not accept textbooks. The book sale also will feature a raffle with prizes that include two box seats to the Chicago White Sox game on Wednesday, Sept. 26, and a coffee and tea basket from the Taylor Street Starbucks. Merchants interested in donating raffle items should contact the library. Those interested in helping with the book sale or becoming a member of the friends should call the library at (312) 746-5656.
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY
Clarke House Museum, the oldest house in Chicago, will present an outdoor film festival in the adjacent Hillary Rodham Clinton Women’s Park and Garden, 1827 S. Indiana Ave. This year’s films celebrate sports, game playing, and self-discovery and will be shown every Thursday in August at dusk on Clarke House’s east facing porch. The schedule is: Aug. 9, Breaking Away, 8:30 p.m.; Aug. 16, Searching For Bobby Fischer, 8:20 p.m.; Aug. 23, War Games, 8:10 p.m.; and Aug. 30, Gleaming the Cube, 8 p.m. Call (312) 326-1480.
DE LA SALLE ROUNDUP
De La
Salle Institute
honored members of its faculty and staff for extraordinary efforts during
the 2006-07 school year at the Lourdes Hall and Institute Campuses. Anna
Marassa (Bridgeport) and Mike Boehm (Evergreen Park) won Distinguished
LaSallian Educator awards, and Jennifer Price (Wicker Park) won the
Excellence in Teaching award. The school also honored Kenneth Pozniak (Pilsen)
for five years of service, Barbara Atterberry and Michelle Carrillo (both of
Bridgeport) for ten years of service, and Mark Jackowiak (South Loop) for 15
years of service.
De La Salle Institute seeks a head cheerleading coach for the 2007-08 school year. For more information, contact athletic director Tom White at (312) 842-7355, ext. 118, or whitet@dls.org.
DVORAK PARK
FAMILY FUN FEST
The Dvorak Park Advisory Council will host the Dvorak Park Family Fun
Fest Saturday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. at 1119 W. Cullerton St.
Entertainment will include all-day music and games and a Chicago Park
District Concert in the Park. For more information call (312) 746-5083.
HOLY CROSS ROUNDUP
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Ladies Aid Society will host a Penny Social on Sunday, Aug. 19, at noon in the church assembly hall. There will be raffles, refreshments, and make your own ice cream sundaes. Admission is free.
On Saturday, Sept. 8, the church will host its second annual Sunday School Rally to raise awareness about its Sunday school program, which is free to any child. The event will include a raffle, a petting zoo, DJs, inflatable jumps, a slide, games, prizes, a dance contest, face painting, and food. The Chicago Police Dept. will introduce youngsters to police dogs, and the Chicago Fire Dept. will provide a hook and ladder.
Call (773) 927-2806. The church is located at 3116 S. Racine Ave.
HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR
State Senator Mattie Hunter, in cooperation with the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Institute of Positive Learning, will host a health and fitness fair on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 33rd and State Streets. The event will include health screenings, book giveaways, school supplies, HIV testing, food, fun, music, and massages. For more information, call (312) 949-1908.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Illinois artists are invited to submit applications to the Illinois State Museum’s Illinois Artisans Program (IAP). With a mission to bring national and statewide recognition to the rich heritage of fine crafts in Illinois, the IAP markets crafts at venues around the state. It welcomes all areas of arts and crafts, including folk, traditional, contemporary, ethnic, and country, as well as fine art forms. Artists must submit an application, six to ten slides (preferably digital), an artist’s statement, a one-page resume, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a $20 application fee made out to IAP. Deadline for submission is Sept. 12. For an application, call (312) 814-1794 or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Illinois Artisans Program, James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., Suite 4-300, Chicago, IL 60601.
I-GO CARS
The Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago is assessing demand for an I-Go car, which would be housed in its parking lot at Damen and Carroll Avenues. I-Go is a car sharing service in which cars can be reserved in advance; the cost starts at about $6 an hour plus 50 cents per mile usage (with some free usage during off hours). Let ICNC know you are interested by calling or coming to an I-Go information event at ICNC, 2023 W. Carroll Ave., on Wed. Aug. 8, at 8:30 a.m. Call (312) 421-3941.
JEFFERIES CERTIFICATES
State Rep. Elga Jefferies (D-26th) recently recognized 26th District students for education achievements by presenting 56 students with certificates. Recipients consisted of valedictorians, salutatorians, and students with excellent performance in the 2006-07 academic year.
FAREWELL CELEBRATION
Notre Dame de Chicago Church will host a farewell celebration for Sr. Kathy Brazda, CSJ, pastoral associate, on Sunday, Aug. 19. The event will begin with an 11 a.m. bilingual Mass and conclude with a reception immediately following in the parish hall. Notre Dame is located at 1334 W. Flournoy St. Call (312) 243-7400.
CANCER PREVENTION
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center's free cancer prevention and survival cooking course consists of four classes scheduled on Saturdays between Aug. 4 and Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2525 S. Michigan Ave., Room 1240. Sponsored by the Cancer Project, the course covers low-fat foods, dairy foods, healthful meals, and immunity-boosting foods. Call (312) 567-6724.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
A Festival of Music will be held Sunday, Aug, 5, at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Christ the King Lutheran Church and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the festival will feature gospel and jazz music by the Kevin Kline Jazz Trio and soprano Lillian Murphy; the audience will be invited to sing hymns as well. The festival will be held at Old St. Mary's Church, 1500 S. Michigan Ave. Call (312) 939-3720 for more information.
PHILIPPINE NURSES CELEBRATE
The Philippine Nurses Association of Illinois will hold a dinner and ball celebrating its 50th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Carlisle Banquets, 435 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard, IL. Cost is $55 per person. For tickets, mail a check payable to PNAI to Crispina Unabia-Arnan, 3226 87th St., Darien, IL 60561, or call her at (630) 985-0806. Deadline for ticket purchases is Wednesday, Aug. 15.
ROOSEVELT PROF HONORED
Peter K. Fallon, associate professor of journalism at Roosevelt University, received the 2007 Marshall McLuhan Award for the outstanding book in media ecology. Fallon received the award June 8 in Mexico City for his book Printing, Literacy, and Education in Eighteenth Century Ireland: Why the Irish Speak English. Fallon joined Roosevelt University in 2003 and teaches media criticism and history, communication ethics, and philosophy of communication.
FREE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
Rush Generations, a free health and aging membership program, will offer two free programs this month at Rush University Medical Center, Searle Conference Center, 5th floor (Elevator II/Professional Building), 1725 W. Harrison St. Registered attendees receive refreshments and free parking; to register call (888) 352-7874.
The first is Staying in Motion: Hip and Knee Replacements on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aaron Rosenberg, MD, Midwest Orthopedics, and Annette Slingo, PT, Acute Physical Therapy, will talk about hip and knee replacement surgeries and rehabilitation therapies that help ensure their success.
The second is Kidney Health, Wednesday, Sept. 5, noon to 1:30 p.m. William Whittier, MD, nephrology, and Judith Rubens, RD, Kidney Foundation of Illinois, will teach participants how to prevent kidney disease as well as manage the disease to live a healthy, active life.
FEAST OF SAN ROCCO
St. Therese Church, 218 W. Alexander St., will celebrate the Feast of
San Rocco di Simbario, patron of the sick. All are welcome to participate in
this spiritual, cultural, and traditional celebration of faith. The feast
includes a celebration of Italian and religious heritage. A special gourmet
buffet dinner will be served free on Sunday, Aug. 19. The celebration begins
Saturday, Aug. 18, at 7:30 p.m. with a novena in honor of St. Rocco and
anointing of the sick. Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at 8:30 a.m., officers and
members will meet in front of the church. At 9 a.m., there will be a
procession to gather candlehouses. At 10:30 a.m. thre will be a solemn high
Mass. There will be an 11:30 a.m. procession through the streets of the
community. At 4 p.m. there will be benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at
the church. Caliendo’s Banda Napoletana will play in the processions.
CABRINI CELEBRATED
The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Shrine of
Our Lady of Pompeii are commemorating the 90th anniversary of Frances
Xavier Cabrini’s death with a pilgrimage and lecture series through December
that is free and open to the public. On Friday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m.
Pietrina Raccuglia, MSC, will present
Mother as Patroness of Immigrants; the bilingual event will be given in
English and Spanish at St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish, 2651 S. Central Park
Ave. For more information, call the Shrine of Our
Lady of Pompeii at (312) 421-3757.
SPERTUS THINK TANK
Spertus Institute,
618 S. Michigan Ave., will hold a think tank on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. to get feedback from participants and students on expanding
and improving its programs and education offerings. Participants will
discuss their educational interests, cultural passions, ideas, and
recommendations. A light brunch will be served, followed by an update on
future activities. The event is free, but reservations are requested by
Thursday, Aug. 16, at (312) 322-1743.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Valentine Boys and Girls Club after-school program starts in September and runs Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. For an annual fee of $200, members get to interact with youth their own age and participate in organized activities in the game room, computer room, gym, and art room and get to work on their homework in Valentine’s library. Participants also receive a free daily snack. For more information, call (773) 927-7373, ext. 4700. The Valentine Club is located at 3400 S Emerald Ave.
VANDERCOOK COLLEGE HONORS BELLI
During its
July 28 commencement exercises, VanderCook College of Music honored
music products industry pioneer Remo D. Belli, CEO and founder of Remo Inc.,
by awarding him with a doctorate of music honoris causa. VanderCook’s
trustees bestow honorary degrees to recognize individuals who have made
major contributions to music education. Remo Inc. provides all of the
drumheads for events such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and the
Tournament of Roses Parade. VanderCook is located at 3140 S. Federal St.
Call (312)
225-6288.
VIVA CHICAGO!
The !Viva Chicago! Latin Music Festival will be held in Grant Park on Saturday and Sunday Aug. 25 and 26. In addition to music, traditional foods and authentic Hispanic clothing, art, jewelry, and other items will be for sale. For more information call (312) 744-3370 or visit www.viviachicago.us.
WEST LOOP MIXER
The West Loop Community Organization holds a social mixer for
residents and businesses in the West Loop at a local restaurant or gallery
on the third Thursday of every month. For more information on this and other
business networking mixers, visit www.westloop.org or call (312) 666-1991.
WBDC ROUNDUP
The Women's Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., will
host several seminars in August of interest to entrepreneurs. Take the
Mystery Out of Obtaining Financing for Your Business on Wednesday, Aug. 8,
is free, but registration is required. Other seminars include Before You
Start Your Business and Is Certification Right for You? Call (312) 853-3477
to register and for information about other events this month.
YMCA
ROUNDUP
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago received a $10,000 donation from the
Community Currency Exchange Association (CCEA) of Illinois as part of a
summer-long Back to School drive. CCEA presented the check at the WBBM-FM
B-96 booth at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The drive, which runs
through Aug. 7, is in its third year and counts on the support of Six Flags,
Kits for Kidz, and Western Union. The YMCA will use the money to buy school
supplies for thousands of children from poor families and will distribute
them later this summer. Donations are accepted at all 600 Chicagoland
Currency Exchanges.
To help fight obesity and health problems among low-income Chicagoans, the YMCA is offering free family memberships to anyone enrolled in the Y’s subsidized child care programs. Memberships include access to YMCA gyms, pools, fitness equipment, and group exercise classes.
Call (312) 932-1200.
PEOPLE
Joseph G.
Bisceglia of the West Loop was
installed as the 131st president of the Illinois State Bar Association.
Bisceglia is a partner at the law firm of Jenner and Block.
Sebastian Kedziora of West Town recently earned his BS in biology and finance from Elmhurst College.
Darcy Langdon and Elvin Perez, both residents of West Town, were named to the honors list at Dominican University in River Forest. To make the list, students must achieve a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Jessica Matos of Roberto Clemente Community Academy and Tevor Townsend of Benito Juarez Community Academy were finalists in the 2007 City Mock Trials competition. Both received a U.S. savings bond. Roberto Clemente also was a finalist in the team competition.
The Hon.
Jane L. Stuart, a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, was elected
third vice president of the Illinois Judges Association. Stuart received her
JD degree from John Marshall Law School, which honored her in 2005 with its
Distinguished Service Award.
Carmelita Tiu of the Near West Side recently received the Law Student Division Public Service Award from the Illinois Bar Association. Tiu, a 2007 graduate of DePaul Law School, won for launching the Community Service Initiative, which recruited DePaul students to volunteer at local non-profits.
