Help Build the Thomas Wortham IV Playground at Cole Park

Help Build the Thomas Wortham IV Playground at Cole Park
Community volunteers are needed to help construct a new playground!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
9:00am to 12:00 noon
Nat King Cole Park
361 E. 85th Street
For more information or to volunteer
call Maria Stone 312-857-2757x17
Alderman Roderick Sawyer
6th Ward Alderman

We need our library, knowledge is power!

The Whitney Young Library was built in Chatham in 1972 and is located on the corner of 79th & King Drive. Every day the Whitney Young Library is heavily used by Chatham community residents up to 75 to 80% of capacity! Protect our viable entity, go to: chicagobudget.org to make your comments! We need our library, knowledge is power!

“How to Write that Novel!” Class at CSU

Have you ever wanted to write a novel and not quite sure how to get started?

Then be SURE to sign up for the class on

“How to Write that Novel!”

Conducted by nationally best-selling author of 11-novels, Barbara Keaton, this course will give you some tools to get you started on the tough, yet rewarding road to writing a novel!

Beginning
Thursdays, September 29 – November 17, 2011
6:30pm to 8:00pm


This class will be held through Chicago State University’s Option Program.
To sign up contact
Chicago State University, Options Program
at 773-995-4466, or register in person in the
Options Program office, Chicago State University,
9501 S. King Drive, Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center, Room 201, Chicago.

“Business of Writing” class!

Do you wonder what it takes to publish a book?

Think you need an agent?

Do you know what it takes to self-publish?



These questions and more will be answered in the
“Business of Writing” class!
Conducted by nationally best-selling author, Barbara Keaton, this course is intended for aspiring writers who aren’t sure where/how to get started or the nuances of the business that writing actually is!

Tuesdays, September 27 – November 15, 2011
6:30pm to 8:00pm

This class will be held through Chicago State University’s Options Program. To sign up contact
Chicago State University, Options Program at 773-995-4466, or register in person in the Options Program office, Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Drive, Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center, Room 201.

'peace in the park'

The 6th district police department hosts the 2nd annual 'peace in the park' over night camping event at Cole park 85th & king drive on Friday, august 26, 2011 5pm until 8am on Saturday, august 27, 2011. For more information, please contact the 6th district caps office at 1-312-745-3641 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-312-745-3641 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Block Club/Good Neighbor Forum

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council hosts a Block Club/Good Neighbor Forum! On Saturday, September 10, 2011: 11:00am until 1:00pm. At the Whitney Young Library, 7901 S King Drive! Your attendance & participation is imperative!
For additional information please contact the CAPCC office at 1-866-272-1215.

1st Annual Chatham Education Walk in memory of Officer Thomas Wortham

To highlight the importance of the family unit and the education of their children: please join us for : 1st Annual Chatham Education Walk in memory of Officer Thomas Wortham on Saturday, August 20, 2011 @ 10am until 11:00am (75th to 85th & King Drive) Cole Park. We are seeking for parents & their children to walk together!

For Peace Sake Pictures (march against crime) St Dorothy

For Peace Sake Pictures (march against crime) St Dorothy

For Peace Sake Pictures (march against crime) St Dorothy

Chatham/Park Manor/Chesterfield alert!

Chatham/Park Manor/Chesterfield alert! Residents beware!
Armed robberies are being committed from 75th to 89th street, State Street to Prairie.
Please report any suspicious activity to the police 911 or 1-312-745-3641.

A preferred child care provider

A preferred child care provider: AAA+ care in a clean christian environment! Ages : newborn to 4 years of age. 6am until 6pm
$100.00 dollars a week!
Please contact Mrs. Marva Howard at 773-487-7820

Chatham Fields Lutheran Church Back to School Picnic

Chatham Fields Lutheran Church Back to School Picnic
Sunday, August 14, 2011. 12 noon until!
8050 S St. Lawrence, Chicago

CAPCC for Peace Sake Violence Intervention/Back to School Picnic

CAPCC for Peace Sake Violence Intervention/Back to School Picnic
Saturday, September 3, 2011/Chatham Fields Lutheran Church 8050 S St. Lawrence (11am until 4pm), for more information please contact the CAPCC office at 1-866-272-1215; ask for Rev. Dr. Robertson or Ms. Drake or Rev. Gee

Peace in the Park After Dark (PPAD)

Peace in the Park After Dark (PPAD)
Hosted by the 6th District, this overnight camping event is for youth ages 11-17.
Located at Nat King Cole Park, 361 East 85th street, August 26, 2011,
Friday 5:00 pm through Saturday 8:00 am.
Participating in the event with our CAPS office are community volunteers, elected officials, park district staff and local businesses.
**Please note: In order to be completely registered for PPAD, contact the 6th District CAPS office at 312-745-3641.
This will be a fantastic camping night out!

Attention 6th Ward Seniors!

Attention 6th Ward Seniors!
Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer is starting a Senior Organization! The 1st meeting will be this Thursday August 11, 2011 at St. Marks AME Church, 7358 South Cottage Grove Ave.
Come out and be a part of the rebirth of the 6th Ward!!
For more information please contact Denise M. Fuller – Senior Coordinator
773-635-0006 Monday – Thursday 10:00 am till 2:00 pm;
or e-mail DeniseFuller@6thWardChicago.com

Lyle for Kids Cole Park Classic

You got game? Think you can coach? Just like to watch players at the top of their game? This is the place for you! Lyle for Kids host the city’s best summer basketball tournament for girls 7 boys ages 5-18. Join us for this end of summer, back to school, 6th Ward Village event.
Skills Camp 8/8 – 8/12/11 7 Tournament 8/15 – 8/28/11.
Located at Nat King Cole Park, 8500 S. King Drive.
Sponsored by: Lyle for Kids, The Chicago Park District, Loop Capital Markets, & 6th Ward Committeeman Freddrenna M. Lyle.
Please come out to support our youth at the 12th annual “Lyle for Kids Cole Park Classic”!

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Meeting

Reminder
Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Meeting
August 8, 2011
Northern Trust
7801 S. State 2nd Fl.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Money Management Workshop

Money Management Workshop

Don’t Have a Checking Account?
Tired of Using Check Cashing Services and Money Orders?
Looking to Re-enter the Banking System?
Thursday,
August 25, 2011
5:30 – 7:30
WHERE:
Centers for New Horizons
“The James Pitts Center”
226 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL 60653
Call: (773) 994-6670 or Visit Our Website: www.genesishdc.org
Gain Better Control of Your Finances NOW!!!
THIS IS A FREE CREDIT & MONEY MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP AND COUNSELING PROGRAM
Seats Are Limited So Act Now!!!
Register Online at www.genesishdc.org or call: (773) 994-6670
Sponsored By: PNC Bank

“Health & Housing Fair”

Homebuyer Education Training (HUD Certified/Certificate Training Program)

4th Ward Annual Community
“Health & Housing Fair”
Saturday, August 20, 2011 (10am-3pm)
King High School - 4445 S. Drexel Blvd. Chicago, IL
TOPICS
FINANCIAL PLANNING/MONEY MANAGEMENT
KNOWING & UNDERSTANDING CREDIT
STEPS IN BECOMING A HOMEOWNER
MORTGAGE OPTIONS and POST PURCHASE CARE
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SEATS ARE LIMITED FOR THIS FREE TRAINING SO ACT NOW…
Register On-line by August 18, 2011 at www.genesishdc.org
Print and present your registration to enter “NO WAITING IN LINE”
Doors open at 10:00 am
“IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY”!
Genesis is "funded in part by a grant from the
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Foreclosure Prevention and Options Training “Get the Facts”

GENESIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program and
National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program
7735 S. Vernon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
773-994-6670
Genesis Housing Development Corporation (GHDC) announces the expansion of its
HUD/FHA certified home ownership and foreclosure prevention programs.
GHDC is a not-for-profit housing counseling agency with 13
years of community development experience. We are
assisting homeowners by helping them get loan
modifications, get a court mediation session and understand
the foreclosure process.
There is no charge for HUD certified housing counseling.
Call us for more information about the Circuit Court of Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure
Mediation Program and NeighborWorks America National Foreclosure Mitigation
Counseling Program to schedule a counseling appointment usually within one week or less.
We also offer FREE informational bi-weekly workshops: Please RSVP
Foreclosure Prevention and Options Training “Get the Facts”
August 4, 2011 (6:00 – 7:30pm)
August 18, 2011 (6:00 – 7:30pm)
All workshops are held at:
7735 S. Vernon Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60619
Please call (773) 994-6670 or Register On-line at www.genesishdc.org today!
Genesis is funded in part by a Grant from “THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST”; “ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORTY”
and “THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT”