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Halloween Blood Drive
Currently, there is an urgent need for blood donations. Join us for our Halloween Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois on Friday, October 28th 10am-2pm. We’ll have free items to give away and of course lots of free candy!
19th District Community Conversation
Become a part of the conversation: Each year in the fall, the Chicago Police Department hosts Community Conversations throughout the city. These conversations are an opportunity for Chicagoans to participate in the creation of their district’s strategic plan for the following calendar year.
Lincoln Ave & Roscoe St Beer Stroll: ONE WEEK AWAY!
Taste Chicago's craft beer scene as businesses along Lincoln Avenue and Roscoe Street transform into tasting destinations! This Halloween-themed ticketed event includes beer samples from local breweries at popular shops along Lincoln Ave. and for the first year ever, Roscoe St.! This event features three routes, with 30 local businesses and restaurants participating and over 30 different types of craft beer to try on each route.
Creepin’ It Real: Halloween Happenings in Lakeview and Roscoe Village
Info about Trick or Treat on Southport and Roscoe Village Neighbors Halloween Block Party. Photo session sign-ups are now available!
Last Chance to Enjoy Roscoe Street-ery October 21st- 23rd
The last Roscoe Street-ery is next weekend, October 21st-23rd with street dinging and free yoga sponsored by Move Therapy and Wellness!
SSA 27 IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
SSA 27 has been busy supporting our neighborhood, enhancing public spaces, and bringing our community closer together! Not only does SSA 27 support public space, but they help fund events such as the Lincoln Ave Art & Craft Fair, Wake Up with your Pup, and The Chicago International Film Fest Block Party!
Capital One Cafe: Happy National Savings Day! Let’s Celebrate YOU.
Capital One Café located at 3435 N Southport Ave is celebrating YOU! In honor of National Savings Day, Everyone’s welcome to enjoy $1 handcrafted bevs from 10/12-10/14 at the Capital One Café. (2 drink maximum for each purchase)
New COVID Boosters Now Available In Chicago, Giving More Protection Against Common Omicron Variants
New booster shots that offer far greater protection against the most common variants of COVID-19 are now available in Chicago — and people should get them as soon as possible, city leaders said earlier this week. The bivalent boosters are free and available to everyone 12 and older who has already gotten their initial vaccine shots.
Business Grants and Opportunities
Business Grants and Opportunities! The City of Chicago, non-profit organizations, and private organizations are accepting grant applications from businesses and non-profits. If you are interested in growing your business check out some of the opportunities below and open grant funding.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in our Community: The Story of Rick Batista of JJ Nate Real Estate & Mgmt
A story by Rick Batista of JJ Nate Real Estate & Mgmt about what it means to be Hispanic in the World of Business
FALL LINCOLN ROSCOE ART & CRAFT FAIR This Weekend!
This SSA 27 Funded event is making a comeback from it’s Spring Showcase!
The perfect way to end the summer festival season and welcome fall, this new northside event held on Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd features a variety of art at all price points including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, fashion wearables and more
7 Days Until Shop For Schools
Join us on Thursday October 6th and Friday October 7th from 10am - 8pm for the 15th annual Shop for Schools where participating businesses in Roscoe Village pledge to give back 20% of their sales to our local participating schools. Shoppers will be able to choose the school they would like their donation to go to upon purchasing. Give back to your school, or spread the wealth across all participating schools! Our chamber will donate up to $6,000 to the top 6 placing schools.
Wake Up With Your Pup!
Join us for a lazy Sunday filled with free treats for you and your pup! Enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts, doggy accessories, and a special photo opp to make memories with your furever friend. Funded by SSA 27!
Two Weeks Away: Chicago International film festival block party
The Chicago International Film Festival’s Opening Night Block Party kicks off on Southport October 12th
Ribbon Cutting at Batik Chicago
Welcome Batik!
LAST CHANCE to Grab Your Local Favorites at the Low-Line Market and Roscoe Village Farmers Market!
The markets are quickly coming to en end. Don’t miss out on these last chances of the season to stop by!
6 Month Celebration at Mind’s Eye Art Gallery & Studio
This week we celebrated 6 Months in business of Mind's Eye Art Studio and Gallery!
Welcome Roost Chicken & Biscuits!
Last week the Chamber welcomed Roost Chicken & Biscuits to Roscoe Village at 2011 W Roscoe St.
Job Postings and Opportunities
Many businesses in Lakeview and Roscoe Village are hiring. Check out the Chamber's Job Board here for new job opportunities, such as Hairstylists, Lifeguards, Nurses, Business Coaches and more.
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