Calendar of Events
May 2013
Our Lady of Victory School Upcoming Events
Monday 02/6/13 - 05/31/13
Our Lady of Victory School would like to invite you to these upcoming events:
Monthly Open Houses the second Friday of every month from 9:00am-11:00am
Summer Camp Program
Registration for the 2013/2014 school year has begun. Please call the school office for more information or access the forms online.
Our Lady of Victory School
4434 N. Laramie Ave.
773-283-2229
Our Lady of Victory School
St. Edward School Registration, Little Red Tot Spot, and T-Ball
Saturday 03/18/13 5:00 PM - 05/31/13 8:00 PM
Registration is open for the 2013-14 school year for grades 3 year-old Pre-K through 8th grade. The school would like interested families to register for a tour. Please call the school at 773-736-9133 to schedule a date.
Little Red Tot Spot is a free playgroup (no charge) for children newborn to 3 years. The group gathers every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Church Hall. It's a great way to meet new friends in the community.
Are you ready for t-ball? Children ages 3 through 6 years old are invited to play in St. Ed's summer t-ball program. T-ball is played at Mayfair Park, with one game per weekday evening and one game on Saturday. This is an Instructional League! The goal is to have FUN! No score is kept! The St. Ed's Youth Organization will supply team jerseys, bases, balls and bats. For an application, please email RSVP@stedwardschool.com.
The school is located at 4343 W. Sunnyside. For more information call 773-736-9133, or
Visit
Dunning Community Garden
Saturday 03/25/13 - 06/2/13
Dunning Community Garden to start this spring near Wright College.
Volunteers are needed to help get the garden ready by building plots, moving soil, putting down mulch, etc. Registration for your individual plots will be available soon. The garden will have a harvest give-away component so gardeners who don't want to manage their own plot can come out and garden in the common gardens at their convenience. If you are interested in growing healthy, organic food for your family or for someone in need, or you just want to be part of the build, contact the Dunning Community Garden at
dunningcommunitygardenchicago@gmail.com
2013 Meat on Milwaukee Cookoff
Tuesday 05/7/13 - 06/16/13
Are you the block's best backyard chef?
Everyone love your outdoor cooking?
Show us what you've got! Join us for the 2013 Meat On Milwaukee Cookoff, sponsored by the Six Corners Association.
Our second annual neighborhood cookoff contest is being held at this year's Six Corners BBQ Fest, on Sunday June 16th.
We're looking for the best of the best backyard cooks to compete for trophy awards in our judged cook off competition. Categories will be chicken, and pork spare ribs. Meats to be supplied by Ellengee Cash and Carry.
We'll draw cooking teams to be contestants for this contest from the pool of entries. The Six Corners Association will select the final contestants based on the questions asked on the entry form. Contestants will be notified in early June. The entry fee of $30.00 is due upon notification. Details of how to make the payment will be in the notification email.
Spring Story Time
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Story Time
Tuesdays until June 4th, 2013.
Ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Austin-Irving Branch Library
6100 w. Irving Park Rd.
312-744-6222
Car Wash
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Three of the Vaughn School soccer teams qualified for the Special Olympics State Tournament on June 14th-June 16th at Illinois State University.
Donations are being accepted at the car wash to raise money for the teams.
During the car wash they will be selling raffle tickets for an IPad Mini. The raffle tickets are $5.00 and the raffle will be held on June 5th at 2pm. All proceeds will be going directly to the athletes in Special Olympics.
Vaughn Occupational High School Parking Lot
4355 N. Linder Ave.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Thursday 12:00 PM
The American Legion-Billy Caldwell Post 806, Chicago Department of Family Support Services, the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce and Vietnam Veterans of America-Chapter 311 cordially invite you to a Memorial Day Ceremony. This FREE event at Portage Park is to honor and recognize our United States Military servicemen and women who have given their lives in the protection of our country. Please join us as we pay tribute to these heroic soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the serivce of the United States of America.
Portage Park Senior Satellite Center
4100 N. Long Ave.
Storytelling with Ben Kemper
Friday 7:00 PM
Join us for a special, one-night-only evening with award-winning storyteller Ben Kemper, as he dazzles with tales both epic and personal.
All events are offered to the public completely free of charge. Donations are accepted and go towards the build of our theatre space.
Filament Theatre
4041 North Milwaukee Avenue
For more information please call 773-270-1660 or
Visit
Portage Park Helping Hands Spring Gala "Plates for Portage"
Friday
Join Portage Park Helping Hands for their very first Spring Gala event benefiting Portage Park School at Biago Banquets.
Tickets are on sale for $50/person or $450/table of ten.
The Silent Auction items are rolling in! They have an authentic signed football by Brian Urlacher, a signed football by the original "Rudy", gift baskets and cards from local businesses, hotel packages, spas and much more! The kids will be working on some really amazing art projects for the auction and they have a few surprises up their sleeves as well!
At the auction, PPHH will be unveiling their DISCOVER Initiatives! Business owners can benefit from this, so they hope to see you there.
For tickets or to contribute a silent auction item you can email: ppshelpinghands@gmail.com or call Barbara at 773-510-4072
June 2013
Friends of Portage Park Farmer's Market
Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This Farmer's Market will be held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month through October. Additional market dates are June 16th, June 30th, July 21st, August 4th, August 18th, September 15th, September 29th and October 6th. Vendors will include farmers from around the region, bakeries and other local food providers. There will also be free musical entertainment at each market. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available to local businesses and organizations.
Portage Park, northwest corner of Berteau and Central Avenues
For more information please call 773-720-5381 or
Visit
19th District Senior Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Meet with State Representative Robert Martwick to share your views and discuss issues important to local senior citizens. This event is free and open to the public.
19th District Office
5433 North Milwaukee Avenue
For more information please contact the 19th District Constituent Service Office at 773-286-1115 or at repmartwick@gmail.com.
Car Wash
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Three of the Vaughn School soccer teams qualified for the Special Olympics State Tournament on June 14th-June 16th at Illinois State University.
Donations are being accepted at the car wash to raise money for the teams.
During the car wash they will be selling raffle tickets for an IPad Mini. The raffle tickets are $5.00 and the raffle will be held on June 5th at 2pm. All proceeds will be going directly to the athletes in Special Olympics.
Vaughn Occupational High School Parking Lot
4355 N. Linder Ave.
Flea Market
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Viator Elementary Parent Association presents its
1st annual FLEA MARKET
Rain Or Shine! Lots of new & used items!
Housewares
Toys
Clothing
Furniture, etc.
Are you Ready to de--clutter and make some cash?
Rent a booth for $30; add in a table for $10
Keep whatever money you make!
Contact Clara Guerrero at 773-430-6914 or stviatorsale@yahoo.com
**The Salvation Army trucks will arrive at the end of the Flea Market to take any unwanted items**
Located in historic Old Irving Park
4140 West Addison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60641
773-545-2173
St. Viator
Second Annual Irving Austin District Days
Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Come and visit the Austin and Irving commercial district and join in a sidewalk sale, live music, raffles, face painting and an antique car show.
West Irving Park Corridor: Central Avenue (5600W) to Narragansett Ave (6400W)
Admission: FREE
Second Annual Irving Austin Business Days
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Come and visit the Austin and Irving commercial district and join in a sidewalk sale, live music, raffles, face painting and an antique car show.
West Irving Park Corridor: Central Avenue (5600W) to Narragansett Ave (6400W)
Admission: FREE
Father's Day Bike Ride
Sunday 8:45 AM
Ten mile recreational ride begins at Eli's Cheesecake World and explores the Portage Park, Wright college community and neighborhoods of the northwest side of Chicago. Free safety inspections and 20% off all helmets any day prior to the ride day at Rudy's cycle & fitness, 5711 W. Irving Park.
Free continental breakfast for all participants at 8:45 am and a Free t-shirt
Ride begins at 10:00am
Eli's Cheesecake World
6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.
To Register, contact Sharon: 773-308-7015 or
email smrowiec@elicheesecake.com