Calendar of Events
March 2015
Free Tax Help
Friday 01/27/2015 - 04/15/2015
The city of Chicago offers free, confidential tax help at locations across Chicago from late January through mid-april Federal and Illinois tax return preparation and e-file are offered free of charge by the City's two partner nonprofits, the Center for Economic Progress and Ladder Up, which annually prepare thousands of returns with thelp of trained volunteers.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE TAX HELP?
Families earning up to $50,000 annually
Individuals earning up to $25,000 annually
Taxpayers that need to file an amended return (i.e. make corrections to a submitted return) or that need to file tax returns for previous years (2011-2013) are encouraged to visit a tax site in March
WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD I BRING TO A TAX SITE?
Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) for yourself, your spouse, and everyone else that appears on your tax return
Photo identification
All 2014 tax documents (W-2, 1099 forms)
Bank account and routing numbers
Proof of health insurance coverage (i.e. Form 1095-A, private/employer insurance information) or Certificate of Exemption
Copy of your second or final property tax bill paid in 2014
Records of college-related expenses
Copy of your 2013 tax return
Wilbur Wright College
Fridays 10AM-4PM/Feb 6-April 10
Saturdays/9AM-12PM/Jan 24-April 11
Closed April 3 and April 4
Tax Prep Chicago
Friends of Portage Park Winter Market
Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This indoor Farmer's Market will be held on the first and third Sundays in 2015. The last indoor market is 4/19/15.
Vendors scheduled : Gray Farms Organic Produce, Wayne Miller Orchards, C & D Family Farms with meat & eggs, The Apothecary Company, Black Angel Saucery, Pals with Paws, Tamales Express, Patz Maple Syrup & Honey, The Eating Well, Sheekar Delights, Distinct Bath & Body, Fannie Schomoe's Bakery, River Vally Kitchens, Covered In Chocolate, Papardelle Pasta, Yoberri Gourmet Ice Cream & Silver Lining Bakery (Gluten Free & Vegan Baked Goods)
Bring the whole family and join us at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago from 10am to 2pm. This event is FREE and street parking is readily available.
The Portage Theater
4050 North Milwaukee Avenue
For more information about sponsorship or vendor opportunities please call 773-720-5381 or visit
Friends of the Portage Park
Financial Literacy
Thursday 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free Senior Enrichment Seminars being presented by the Cook County Elder Justice Center.
-Where are you? Where do you want to go? How will you get there?
-Taking control of credit and debt
-Building and protecting your assets
Location: Room CL-115 - Concourse Level
The Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois
Call the Elder Justice Center at (312) 603-9233 to reserve your seat.
OLV Mother's Club Annual Spring Market
Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Unique shopping and fun at OLV Mother's Club Annual Spring Market. There will be photos with the bunny, entertainment, children's activities, food, and more than 30 vendors.
Our Lady of Victory School Hall
4434 N. Laramie
Lap Sits
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parents and children 3 years old and under welcome.
Lapsits - The fourth Tuesday of the month.
Literacy-based group encounters provide you and your child a wonderful experience together. The primary goal is for you to interact with each other, although you will also enjoy the time with other families. Topic for the month is "Balls".
Please RSVP no later than 3pm on day before the class. Class closes 15 minutes after scheduled start time. Please be prompt.
Questions call 773-205-3637
Maryville Crisis Nursery
4015 N. Oak Park Ave., Building B
24 hour helpline:773-205-3637
Lunch with the Easter Bunny at Portage Park
Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pizza will be served. Activities will include an egg hunt, arts & crafts project, photo with the bunny, and dance with the bunny. For children under 8 years old.
Fee: $10.00
Portage Park
4100 N Long Ave Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-7235
Doggie Egg Hunt
Saturday 1:00 PM
"Doggie Egg Hunt"
Portage Park
4100 N. Long Ave.
For for more information email [email protected]
April 2015
Basement Flooding Part 1: Understanding Your Sewers
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Wade through the basics of understanding your sewer with Executive Director David St. Pierre and President Mariyana Spyropoulos of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). Join us for an overview of the combined sewer systems in the Chicago area and how they operate during rainstorms. Why do basements flood during heavy rains? What causes sewer backups? Most importantly, learn what you can do to prevent sewer backups, and what the City and the MWRD are doing to address these issues.
Austin-Irving Library
6100 W Irving Park Rd, 60634
Register
Baby Talk Classes
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parents and children 3 years old and under welcome.
Come PLAY, SHARE, have QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
Parenting Issues class-The second Tuesday of the month.
Topic for the month is "Child and Home Safety"
Please RSVP no later than 3pm on day before the class. Class closes 15 minutes after scheduled start time. Please be prompt.
Questions call 773-205-3637
Maryville Crisis Nursery
4015 N. Oak Park Ave., Building B
24 hour helpline:773-205-3637
The Chicago Bungalow and Vintage Home Expo North
Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Chicago Bungalow and Vintage Home Expo North - Chicago's largest and most popular home restoration, preservation and sustainable renovation expo - is now open for registration.
EXPO NORTH
McFetridge Sports Center
3843 N California Ave, 60618
To RSVP at no cost, please click