Calendar of Events
April 2015
Friends of Portage Park Winter Market
Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We have a great lineup of vendors, and a wonderful musical guest this Sunday! It's sure to be a fun afternoon.
Finn's Ranch with a variety of Meat & Eggs, The Apothecary Company, Pals with Paws, Tamales Express, Patz Maple Syrup & Honey, The Eating Well, Sheekar Delights, Distinct Bath & Body, Fannie Schomoe's Bakery, Treasure Breads, Papardelle Pasta, Yoberri Gourmet Ice Cream & Silver Lining Bakery (Gluten Free & Vegan Baked Goods) Street Parking is FREE on Sunday
The Portage Theater
4050 North Milwaukee Avenue
For more information about sponsorship or vendor opportunities please call 773-720-5381 or visit
Friends of the Portage Park
Home Sweet Home: Money Saving Tips for Homebuyers and Homeowners
Monday 6:30 PM
This presentation by Kelly Malitz, senior mortgage loan officer for MB Financial Bank, is for homebuyers, homeowners and investors. Attendees will learn about the current market, why now is a great time to buy or refinance, and down payment assistance.
Irving Austin Branch
6100 W. Irving Park
312-744-6222
The Less Stress Move: Taking the Mystery Out of Selling Your Home
Tuesday 1:00 PM
Dale Tippett, managing broker and senior real estate specialist, will address what you and your go-to-people need to know about selling your home without drama. This seminar is a must for long-time home owners, Baby Boomers and their parents.
Austin-Irving Branch
6100 W. Irving Park
312-744-6222
Turning 65 : Understanding Medicare Parts A & B and Medicare Supplement Plans
Thursday 11:00 AM
This educational presentation will cover eligibility, enrollment and the benefits of Medicare Parts A & B and the standardized Medicare Supplemental Plans available in Illinois. The program will be presented by Jeanet Reyes-Cordero, Community Relations Specialist, from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
Austin-Irving Branch
6100 W. Irving Park
312-744-6222
St. Viator Fundraiser
Thursday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support St. Viator Elementary. Just come into the Market Place 6 Corners Chipotle on Irving Park & Kilpatrick on Thursday, April 23rd, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of
the proceeds will be donated to St. Viator Elementary.
Reverse Mortgages
Friday 2:00 PM
Terri Brady, Reverse Mortgage Consultant from Standard Bank and Trust Co., will give a seminar on the recent changes and new program guidelines which make reverse mortgages safer and more economical than in the past.
Irving Park Branch
6100 W. Irving Park
312-744-6222
Lap Sits
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parents and children 3 years old and under welcome.
Lapsits - The fourth Tuesday of the month.
Literacy-based group encounters provide you and your child a wonderful experience together. The primary goal is for you to interact with each other, although you will also enjoy the time with other families. Topic for the month is "Heart-to-Heart".
Please RSVP no later than 3pm on day before the class. Class closes 15 minutes after scheduled start time. Please be prompt.
Questions call 773-205-3637
Maryville Crisis Nursery
4015 N. Oak Park Ave., Building B
24 hour helpline:773-205-3637
May 2015
4th Annual Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schurz High School
3601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Join us as Schurz High School celebrates over 100 years of history by taking bold new steps into the future of teaching and learning! Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire is a festival of creativity and innovation showcasing the incredible talent of our students, faculty, families, and wonderful new friends and makers from across the city, and even the country!
Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire is a community exposition of science, art, technology and creativity unlike any school program you have ever attended. Our event will include hands-on experiences, interactive demonstrations and creative endeavors true to the spirit of Makers: a D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself!) exploration for the entire family to enjoy.
Families, students and thinkers of all ages are welcome.
To VOLUNTEER sign guests into the FREE event with a smile, collect donations, direct traffic, help exhibitors, and answer questions. Lunch will be provided, and there will be opportunities to explore the Faire, too.
To be a MAKER, it is still FREE to showcase your stuff. As always, we encourage hands-on activities, learning and teaching of fun skills (catapult building, upcycling art, or making that-cool-thing), anything we haven't seen before, and young makers. Half of our Makers are 18-years-old or younger! We are accepting applications through April 6th.
To ATTEND, please reserve FREE tickets.
Links for volunteering, free tickets and applying to be a maker