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Free Chicago Volunteer Expo

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Free Chicago Volunteer Expo.  Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do and it doesn't cost you much, just transportation to where ever you volunteer. If you've been thinking about doing something productive with your time (put down that clicker) or feel like you really want to … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Volunteer Expo

Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant

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Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant. If you've always felt that an area of your neighborhood could use some trees this may be a great solution to improve your neighborhood for free, to spend time with your neighbors and be the neighborhood hero. Openlands Openlands is one of the oldest … [Read more...] about Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant

Grant Park Needs Our Help Sept 25 Meeting Postponed

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Grant Park Needs Our Help.  Word just came out from the Chicago Park District that the meeting is postponed.  We will publish more info once it becomes available. Current Grant Park Advisory Council (GPAC) leadership removed by Chicago Park District The GPAC, the organization entrusted with … [Read more...] about Grant Park Needs Our Help Sept 25 Meeting Postponed

Earn $350 as a Chicago Election Coordinator

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Earn $350 as a Chicago Election Coordinator. The next election are: Gubernatorial General Election November 6, 2018 About Election Coordinators and Judges There is a shortage of Election Judges and Election Coordinators for the upcoming election(s). The shortage is most acute in many North … [Read more...] about Earn $350 as a Chicago Election Coordinator

Volunteer at Wooded Island

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Volunteer at Wooded Island.  When: 4th Saturday, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, Sept. 22, 2018 10AM-1PM Contact Jerry Levy at sjlevy@jeromelevylaw.com with questions. Where: 6401 S. Stony Island.  Enter Wooden Island through its southern entrance as all other access points … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Wooded Island

Free Events West Ridge Nature Preserve

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Free Events West Ridge Nature Preserve. Where: West Ridge Nature Preserve (Park No. 568),5801 N. Western Ave.adjacent to Rosehill Cemetery (walk-in entrance on Ardmore; hours: sunrise to sunset). Age Range: Any Participate in Preserve Activities Kids Fishing Clinic Wednesday, July 11 9 am … [Read more...] about Free Events West Ridge Nature Preserve

Volunteer at Millennium Park and more

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Volunteer at Millennium Park and more. Volunteering is a free activity The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is looking for volunteers at  Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center, Clarke House Museum and the Taste of Chicago.  Volunteers help in a … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Millennium Park and more

Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair

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Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair. If you've been thinking about getting rid of some good quality books why not donate them to the Newberry Library.   Used books are worth almost nothing these days and aren't worth the time to sell online. All donations are sold at the annual Book Fair and … [Read more...] about Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair

Watch Chiditarod Chicago

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Watch Chiditarod Chicago. This is an annual shopping cart race around Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village that collects food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the CHIditarod Foundation. I'm publishing early in case you want to participate. The deadline to register is Feb. 20. When: … [Read more...] about Watch Chiditarod Chicago

Send a free care package to US troops

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Send a free care package to US troops.  Diageo is offering a free way for you to send four items to US troops paid for by Diageo. Apparently the items are shipped in a Crown Royal bag. Clever marketing and the troops get something from home for free. Crown Royal has partnered with Packages From … [Read more...] about Send a free care package to US troops

Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center

Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center. What is North Park Village It features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, which are situated within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. The nature preserve offers trails that wind through woodland, wetland, prairie … [Read more...] about Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center

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