Events starting November 19, 2011

Australia group, Architecture Helsinki

Holiday festivities are starting
There is fun for all ages too! Be sure to check it out then let us know what was great and not so much.

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Wicker Park Annual Fountain Decorating Social
Price: FREE but bring goodies to share
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen

City Service Fair
Get information about City programs and services and meet your 13th District Commander.
Put on by CAPS Implementation office and 13th District Police
Time: 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.
Location: Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, 1127 N. Oakley
Contact: website

American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Boys & Girls Clubs Logan Square Club sponsors this event for much needed blood contributions
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: 3228 W. Palmer Ave.
Contact: 773.342.8800

Monday, November 21

Turkey giveaway
To the first twenty-six, unemployed single moms
Only requirement is living in the 26th
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: 26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado

Brand Brewing Complex Community Forum
Presentations and discussions about alternatives to demolition of orange rated historic brewery site on Elston Ave.
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Revolution Brewery, 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Contacts: Ward Miller, Logan Square Preservation; Jacob Kaplan, Forgotten Chicago; or Jonathan Fine, Preservation Chicago

Sunday, November 20

Farmers Market - Logan Square
Indoor winter market includes thirty farmers, processed and prepared foods
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m (Early close)
Price: FREE
Location: Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Monday, November 21

Architecture In Helsinki
From Fitzroy, Australia, their albums continue to take them higher in the charts. Currently they are 12th in Australia.
Time: 8 p.m
Price: $16 must be 18 or older
Location: The Metro, 3730 N. Clark

Orange Walls Mural Project Celebration
Sponsored by the WPB SSA#33 and the Wicker Park / Bucktown Chamber of Commerce
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Flat Iron Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee

Saturday, December 3

Weatherize Your Home
Event aimed at home owners and renters. Attendees receive a free starter kit.
Price: $5
Registration: Email Serena Larkin
Sponsored by the Chicago Conservation Corps and the City of Chicago
Location: Logan Square Library, 3030 W. Fullerton

DM, Dan & Friends Open Mic Cabaret
Hosted by Dawn Marie Galtieri & Dan Stetzel... bring your music in the right key... or an acoustic instrument to accompany yourself... Each act ten minutes or less the first time up.
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m. Every Thurs thru Dec. 22 (no show Nov. 24)
Price: $5 includes complimentary beverage
Location: Arts Center,Logan Square - Avondale, 2800 N. Milwaukee

Thru January 15, 2012

ANGELICIES: A Look at the Modern Day Angel
Group Exhibit
Location: Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Mark your calendars for the 2012 recycling events:
March 10, May 12, July 14, Sept. 8 and Nov. 10, 2012

On Going

Cell Phone & Battery Recycling
Working and non working cell phones, batteries from power tools, laptops, cameras, cell phones.
Items can be dropped off Mon. - Fri.
For more info, call 773.384.2672 or email Frances at WPB
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: 1414 N. Ashland Ave.