WCPT'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR 

AfterSchool Matters

Now until July 8th

 

Chicago teen residents who are at least 14 years of age and entering or
currently enrolled in high school.

This summer, learn how to fly a flight simulator, train to become a
lifeguard, explore your writing style through poetry, enhance your business
skills and much more through an After School Matters apprenticeship or
internship. There are thousands of opportunities to
get involved with After School Matters this summer. There is no cost to
participate. Programs start July 1. Applications are available at
www.afterschoolmatters.org.

 Now until July 8th

 Programs will take place at 30 Chicago Public Schools high schools
and at more than 120 community organizations, Chicago Park District and
Chicago Public Library locations across the city, as well as Downtown at the
Gallery37 Center for the Arts.

 After School Matters provides program opportunities in a safe and
structured environment that allow Chicago teens to explore and develop their
talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond,
and, it's fun!

Link: www.afterschoolmatters.org.

 

  Teen Mother Choices
 

Tee Off For TMC
 May 17, 2013
 White Deer Run Golf Club, Vernon Hills, IL

 Tee Off for a teen mother and her child at the TMC Golf Outing and win a free car lease! The event is being held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at White Deer Run Golf Club in Vernon Hills. Register online at: www.teenmotherchoices.org or by phone at 847-599-8135.

Not a golfer? We invite you to join us for our Event Dinner Program and Silent Auction at 5:30 pm where you will be inspired by stories from teen mothers who have graduated from the program and learn more about how Teen Mother Choices demonstrates the love of Jesus.

Teen Mother Choices is a non-profit Christian organization devoted to the physical, emotional and spiritual growth of teen-age mothers and their young children. To date, TMC has provided services to more than 400 teen mothers, helping them become self-sufficient contributing members of society while giving their children the best possible start in life.

Link: www.teenmotherchoices.org


 

 Silver Springs Chapter AACA

 Antique Auto Show
 May 26, 2013
 Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Rd, Sandwich, ILL 60548

 Antique - Classic - Special Interest Cars & Trucks
Flea Market & Swap Meet
Cars For Sale Corral
Breakfast & Lunch on Grounds
Donation $5 (Under 12 Free)
Show Cars $10
Car Corral $20
Swap Spaces $15

Link: http://local.aaca.org/illinois/silver_springs_chapter.htm

 

Whole Life Expo
presents...
 Whole LIfe Expo (Chicago)
 May 31 - June 2 2013
 Schaumberg Convention Center 1551 Thoreau Dr 60173
 

 An illuminating 3 day event featuring over 80 transformational lectures and in-depth workshops featuring inspiring leaders in the green, sustainability and transformational movements. including an Eco Fashion Fashion show, Sephira-Cirque of the Soul and live music. An Exhibit Area features 175  vendors promoting healthy living lifestyles.

Link: http://wholelifeexpo.com
 
 

All Women Marching for Hope

 5th Annual 5k March
 June 8, 2013
 1221 W 69 th Street

 All Women Marching for Hope is walking for those that done left too soon due to a domestic volience situation. We standing in gap for them n those that is going through and dont have no item where they can go or turn to. Another reason why we marching is that we are survivors of domestic volience and the CEO Denise Wolford of all women marching for hope is a 19 year survivor and we being doing this for 7 years now, this what God place in her heart to do, bc every second someone is going through a domestic crisis and we here to help them out there situation.

For more information on the  march please Call AWMFH (Denise Wolford (817) 228-1323)
Thanks for considering our PSA.

Link: www.allwomenmarchingforhope.com

 

 Red Door Animal Shelter

 Gimme Shelter! Walk for the Animals
 6/9/13
 Indian Boundary Park 2500 W. Lunt
 

On Sunday June 9th over 300 animal lovers will come out to participate in Red Door Animal Shelter's annual Gimme Shelter! Walk for the Animals at beautiful Indian Bounday Park. This year we're celebrating 13 lucky years of rescuing homeless cats, dogs, and rabbits. Advance registration is only $20.00 and all walk participants receive a walk t-shirt, goodie bag, and a spiffy bandana for their dog. After the walk, enjoy a yummy brunch, free massage for your canine companion, a raffle featuring great prizes, a doggie splash pool, live music, and much, much more! Don't have a dog? No problem! This event is for all animal lovers. Register early online at www.reddoorshelter.org or call 773-764-2242.

Link: www.reddoorshelter.org

http://www.reddoorshelter.org 

  Hyde Park School of Dance

 En Avant 20th Anniversary Performance
 June 14th and June 15th
 Logan Center for the Arts

Hyde Park School of Dance (HPSD) celebrates 20 years of inspiring and training dancers, from young students to accomplished professionals, with "En Avant" (Moving Forward), featuring a world premiere by HPSD Founding Artistic Director August Tye, guest performances by members of the Joffrey Ballet, Joel Hall Dancers, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Paul Sanasardo Dancers and more. Performances are June 14 at 7 p.m. and June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Reva and David Logan Arts Center, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. The Saturday performance also honors several individuals important to the history of HPSD and includes a VIP reception.

Tickets can be purchased at online at hpsdenavant20.brownpapertickets.com/, or by calling 773-493-8498

Link: www.hydeparkdance.org

 

Annual Workplace OSHA Safety Fair

Spectrum Training Services invites you to participate in our Annual Safety Fair. This year’s theme is “Choose Safety First”.

The Annual Workplace Safety Fair aims to educate Managers, Health and Safety Professionals about the latest safety product and educational resources available to organizations to maintain a safer work environment.

We also invite Safety Product Companies who are looking for the opportunity to showcase their latest safety programs and products while networking with the attendees.

Students Attend FREE

 Spectrum training services Annual OSHA Safety Fair in Northbrook, Illinois.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

 At the Crowne Plaza Chicago in Northbrook, Il.

Address: 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062,Phone: (847) 298-2525

 Guest Speaker, Frank Burg is an Accident Prevention and Compliance Expert.

Click to Register: www.illinoisoshatraining.com

Feed My Starving Children

 Packing meals for starving children around the world
 Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
 742 E, Park Ave., Libertyville, IL

 Thanks to the support of Libertyville and the surrounding communities,
the dream of turning hunger into hope for many more of the world's
malnourished children has become a reality for hunger relief organization
Feed My Starving Children. The new meal-packing site at 742 E. Park Ave. in
Libertyville is now open!

The 18,000 square-foot facility, along with the existing Chicago area sites
in Schaumburg and Aurora, will enable FMSC to provide more than 70 million
meals annually to feed children in more than 70 countries. FMSC will also be
able to welcome 300,000 area volunteers to join the effort each year.

Please sign up to volunteer in Libertyville, or at the other Chicago area
sites in Schaumburg and Aurora. Families, church groups, school groups,
companies and local organizations are welcome.

Visit
http://www.fmsc.org/volunteer to sign up!

Link: http://www.fmsc.org