Free Chicago Community Emergency Response training. While researching an upcoming post on how to prepare for an emergency I stumbled into this. When: September 10-October 8, 2019 Duration: 5 Weeks Tuesday, Thursday Where:American Red Cross -2200 West Harrison Street Parking only Sign up for the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Community Emergency Response training
Lectures & Workshops
Free Jean Baptiste DuSable Commemoration and Tour
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Free Jean Baptiste DuSable Commemoration and Tour When: Sat, August 24, 2019, 11:30 PM-2:30PM Where: Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue at Wacker Drive. Schedule below. Register here. The event Join The DuSable Park Coalition for a commemoration ceremony for Jean Baptiste DuSable … [Read more...] about Free Jean Baptiste DuSable Commemoration and Tour
Free Small Business Expo
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Free Small Business Expo. If you're thinking about starting a business (everyone should have a side hustle as a way to help build wealth ) consider attending this free expo for great info on how to get started. When: Saturday, September 7, 2019 10AM-2PM Where: Truman College,McKeon … [Read more...] about Free Small Business Expo
Free Events Smart Museum of Art
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Free Events Smart Museum of Art. The Smart Museum is always free. Where: The Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood, 773-702-0200. smart-museum@uchicago.edu Most lectures, workshops, concerts, and other programs at the Smart Museum of Art are free and open to the public. Space can be limited. … [Read more...] about Free Events Smart Museum of Art
Free Learn to Ride Scooter Classes
Free scooter training classes. The scooters aren't technically all over the city but I'm sure they will be soon. I read somewhere that 30% of the people who die in a scooter accident were riding one for the first time. I'm guessing that they also weren't wearing helmets. Either way if you plan to … [Read more...] about Free Learn to Ride Scooter Classes
Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary
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Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary. Where: North Pond Nature Sanctuary, 2610 N Cannon Dr. meet at North Pond Restaurant. When: May 11, June 8, July 6, August 3, September 14, October 12, 2019. 10AM 45-to-60 minute walks. Registration required. Please contact … [Read more...] about Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary
Free events Chinatown Library
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Free events Chinatown Library. Where: 2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, (312) 747-8013 I take the water taxi to Chinatown in summer and rest of the time I take the 62 Archer bus. I'm not too keen on the Red Line. All events subject to change. Always call first before heading over. Chinese Tai Chi … [Read more...] about Free events Chinatown Library
Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago
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Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago. The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center hosts a series of FREE senior seminars and tours at Daley Plaza. When: Generally at 12PM-1:30PM. Check links below which will be added as info becomes available. Where: Richard J. Daley Center, 50 … [Read more...] about Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago
Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday
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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday When: Fridays 12PM-1PM through Aug 30, 2019 Where: Chicago Riverwalk, @ Vietnam Memorial between State and Wabash. Riverwalk Talks are free and open to the public. Docents will give four 15-minute talks about various aspects of the Riverwalk between noon … [Read more...] about Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday
Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens
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Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens When: Select Sundays June 2, 9, 23, July 7, 21, Aug 11, 25 and Sept 8, 2019 10:30AM-11:15AM Register here. Stay for a free classical music concert after the tour. Where: Wicker Park, Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens Meet West Side of Field House at … [Read more...] about Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens
Harold Washington Library Free Lectures
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Harold Washington Library: Free Lectures. Where: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Always call to confirm. Subject to cancellation. What's the Whole Story? The Status of Chicago's Women and Girls Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:00PM – 8:00PM Seating is … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures
Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar
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Newberry Library: Free genealogy research seminar When: First Saturday of the month. 9:00-10:00am Jan. 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, 2019. Events subject to change. Call in advance to confirm. Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar
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