Calendar of Events


December 2012

Dec 31

New Years Eve Bash

Monday 7:00 PM
Diner, Dancing, Raffles, Cash Bar. Activities for kids. To reserve your spot RSVP to GK Elmer Medina 773-350-5017 0r email: [email protected]
Adults $15 Children (5-16) $10
To reserve your spot RSVP to GK Elmer Medina 773-350-5017
email: [email protected]
St Bartholomew Church
4910 W Addison


January 2013

Jan 2

More Fun in Store

Wednesday 01/2/13 - 01/31/13
The second session of the St. Robert Bellarmine Tiny Tots program will run on Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., January 31-April 25. There will be no class March 28 or April 4.
This program is designed for 2-year-olds with a focus on social development, motor skills, coordination, basic concepts and group activities. Content is directed at the parent/child unit and the interaction between both.
Cost is $66 due at time of registration. Participants do not need to be members of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish.
For more information contact the school at 773-725-5133 or visit srb-chicago.org.


Jan 5

Christmas Tree Recycling

Saturday 01/5/13 - 01/18/13
Drop off your Christmas tree for recycling at
Portage Park
4100 N. Long Ave.
It will be chipped and turned into mulch. Free mulch will be available on a limited basis and only available until January 18th. No other recyclable materials will be accepted.
For Additional Sites


Jan 7

Property Tax Appeal Workshop

Monday 6:00 PM
If you feel your property is over-assessed, you have the right to file an appeal with the Board of Review. At this meeting, learn how to appeal your Cook County Property Tax Assessment. Please bring your last Cook County Property Tax Bill. This workshop is sponsored by Alderman Tim Cullerton and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael M. Cabonargi
Merrimac Park
6343 W. Irving Park



Jan 8

Read/Dunning SBIF Roll-Out Informational Workshop

Tuesday 10:00 AM
Alderman Tim Cullerton, 38th Ward
Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing/NORBIC
Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development
Portage Park Chamber of Commerce
SomerCor 504
invite you to attend a FREE
Read/Dunning SBIF Roll-Out Informational Workshop
The featured speaker is Derek Walvoord, SomerCor 504, Inc.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Admission is free but registration is required.
Eli's Cheesecake World
6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr. (intersection of Montrose & Normandy)
For more information or to RSVP please contact the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing at 773-594-9292 ext. 112, or at [email protected]


Jan 10

Property Tax Workshop

Thursday 6:00 PM
If you feel your property is over-assessed, you have the right to file an appeal with the Board of Review. At this meeting, learn how to appeal your Cook County Property Tax Assessment. Please bring your last Cook County Property Tax Bill. This workshop is sponsored by Alderman Tim Cullerton and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael M. Cabonargi

Portage Park Senior Center
4100 N. Long


Jan 16

Baby Talk Classes

Wednesday 5:00 PM
Parents and children 6 and under welcome:
Come PLAY, SHARE, have QUESTIONS ANSWERED &
STAY FOR DINNER! Topic for the month is "Preschooler's Language Development", 5:00-6:00pm, dinner from 6:00-6:30pm. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Please RSVP no later than 12pm on day of 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


Jan 20

Friends of Portage Park Winter Market

Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This Indoor Farmer's Market will be held periodically on Sundays from December to May. Additional market dates are February 3rd, February 17th, March 3rd, March 17th, April 7th, April 21st and May 5th. Vendors will include farmers from around the region, bakeries and other local food providers. There will also be free musical entertainment at each market.
The Portage Theater
4050 N. Milwaukee Ave.

For more information


Jan 22

Landlord Tenant Workshop

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CLASS CURRICULUM INCLUDES:
Fair Housing Laws
Landlord Rights and Responsibilities
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance Basics
Northwest Side Housing Center
5007 W. Addison St.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE CLASS:
Please call the Northwest Side Housing Center at
773.283.3888 ext. 23


Jan 27

Come One, Come All

Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, St. Robert Bellarmine School will host an open house.
Families are invited to meet with our principal, Mrs. Carrie Mijal, tour the school with a Parent Ambassador, meet teachers in their classrooms, and view student work.
St. Robert Bellarmine School
6036 W. Eastwood Ave.
For more information contact the school at 773-725-5133 or
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