Hyde Park Cooperative Society board president James Poueymirou was ousted, and three advocates for opening the books were elected to the organization’s board, it was announced today. Read the rest of this entry »
Healthcare Alternative System is raising funds for treatment of postpartum depression at a Mother’s Day awards luncheon Friday — and Saturday and Sunday at local restaurants that are donating a portion of their proceeds from Mother’s Day dinners.
Four West Ridge community organizations — backed by Friends of the Parks and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources — say they will “take all action necessary” to block construction of a senior center in part of Warren Park. They’re holding a press conference today at 11 a.m. at the Warren Park Field House, 6601 N. Western. Read the rest of this entry »
Culminating a year-long educational and organizing effort, students from Austin, Little Village, and Oak Park are holding a 15-mile Walk for Health Justice this Saturday, highlighting the issue of extreme disparities in access to health care and demanding change in the health care system. More at Newstips.org.
Two groups of students in the area are raising funds for survivors of conflict in East Africa this week.
Students in a special events class at Columbia College are holding a fundraiser including a silent auction and raffle at Pint, 1547 N. Milwaukee, Thursday, May 8 starting at 7 p.m., raising funds to help an organization of Sudanese refugees build a library in their home town. Info at 312-217-5263 or jamminwithjane.net.
Hundreds of West Aurora High School students will sleep overnight in the school’s football field on Friday, May 9, to raise funds for refugees of conflict in Uganda. It’s the second year for the drive; last year 350 students participated and raised $14,000. Info at 630-452-3055.
The National Museum of Mexican Arts reports that Mayor Daley is marking Cinco de Mayo by declaring 2010 to be “The Year of Mexico in Chicago.” NMMA originated the idea, highlighting 2010 as the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence and the 100th anniversay of the Mexican revolution.
NMMA holds its Cinco de Mayo gala on Thursday, May 8, 5:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, with the 911 Mambo Orchestra. Proceeds support the museum’s educational programs and two youth outreach initiatives — including Radio Arte, the winner of this year’s Studs Terkel Award from Community Media Workshop. Info at 312-738-1503 x3922 (or nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org)
RELEASE: “The mortgage crisis is having a devastating effect on the nation’s rental housing market, according to a new report by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies supported by the MacArthur Foundation.
Thinking of giving flowers - again - for Mother’s Day? Neighborspace asks: Why not give Mom a whole garden?
“NeighborSpace, Chicago’s land trust for community gardens, will send the mother in your life a beautiful laser-cut bouquet-card showcasing its gardens for a donation of $25 or more. In addition, your mother will receive a special invitation to join a Fall tour of NeighborSpace gardens.
“Your donation will directly support NeighborSpace’s mission, funding the preservation and stewardship of a growing network of gardens cared for and loved by communities across the city.”
Newstips edited
by Curtis Black
Contact: 312-344-6400
fax 312-344-6404
curtis@newstips.org
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