Jewel-Osco Shop & Share
Dec 15-17 and Dec 29-31Jewel-Osco Shop & Share is helping IMAGINE Sheil Park
Playground Renovation raise funds to renovate the 18-year old
playground located at 3505 N. Southport Avenue. IMAGINE will
receive a generous 5% donation (based on total purchases from
friends like you) to the renovation efforts. All you need to
do is print the form and take it
with you when you shop Jewel-Osco December 15-17 and 29-31,
2008.
Print and use every time you shop. This is an easy way to
contribute to the betterment of our community. The more
people that shop- the closer we are to a new playground! This
offer is good at any
Jewel-Osco. |
Holiday
Party
You're Invited to support Canine Rescue and Triangle
Neighbors! Triangle Neighbors will hold their holiday party this
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 from 7PM to 9PM at Harry
Caray's (3551 N Sheffield) with complimentary drinks and hors
d'oeuvres. Your $20 donation at the door also benefits Chicago
Canine Rescue. Free to all Triangle Members and LVCC Century
Club members paid in full for 2008-'09. RSVP
today. |
New
Year's Run/Walk
Register
Today
Kick off 2009 on a healthy
footing at the New Year's Day 5K Run & Walk--Chicago's first
official 5K running event of 2009! This iconic annual run/walk --
now celebrating its 24th year -- is a fave with Windy City sports
enthusiasts!
An estimated 1,500 runners and walkers are
expected to lace up for the run & walk that starts at the south
end of Lincoln Park. The course route winds north along the
lakefront bike path to Diversey Harbor before returning to the North
Avenue Field House.
A portion of the run/walk proceeds will
benefit the Lake View Citizens' Council. In addition, there will be
a post-event party at Sedgwick's Bar & Grill (1935 N. Sedgwick)
that includes the awarding of winner trophies and raffle prizes.
This gathering will also include a complimentary drink to those 21
years of age and older (with ID) as well as non-alcoholic drinks for
participants of all ages.
For more info including how to
register, visit www.chicagoevents.com!
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Skate at
Wrigley
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Cubs,
Blackhawks and NHL offer rare opportunity
to supporters in
Lakeview. In conjunction with the
January 1st Wrigley hockey event, the Chicago
Cubs, the NHL and the Blackhawks will host a special community skate
day on the same ice rink used for the Winter Classic on Sunday,
January 4. All proceeds benefit Chicago Cubs Charities. Tickets for
the special community skate will go on sale through cubs.com
beginning Monday, December 15. Tickets are first come, first served
and will be priced at $10/person for each 45-minute session.
Sessions will take place at:
· Session 1 - 8:00 a.m.
· Session 2 - 9:20 a.m.
· Session 3 - 10:40 a.m.
· Session 4 - 12:00 p.m.
·
Session 5 - 1:40 p.m.
· Session 6 - 3:00 p.m.
Participants must bring their own ice skates. No
skate rental or storage will be available. All participants must
complete a waiver. To find out more and to
purchase ticket.s >>
Concurrently, LVCC will be hosting an event across the street
at Murphy's Bleachers with warm hot chocolate, soda, hot dogs
and great food for the family. So be sure to stop by
after
skating! |
| CTA Price Increase
Effective January
1, 2009
Pay-Per-Use Customers:
The new
pay-per-use fare will be $2 for the bus and $2.25 for the train.
30-Day Pass Customers:
If you are a
Chicago Card Plus 30-day pass customer, any credit card reload
charges on or prior to December 31, 2008 for 30-day passes will be
in the amount of $75. Any reload charges on or after January 1, 2009
will be in the amount of $86.
Transit Benefit Fare Customers:
If you
are enrolled in the RTA/CTA Transit Benefit Fare Program, please
contact your employer's administrator for more information.
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Support Weisman
Park
And Shop
Locally!
Through January 15th, Lake View East Chamber of
Commerce will donate 20% of the proceeds from LVECC gift
cards to Weisman Park (900 block of Oakdale). Simply
include WP in the promo code box when
purchasing. The cards are good at over 100 at
participating Lake View merchant
stores. | |
Dear
John,