CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – Loop, Lakeview, Norwood Park, Naperville, Gold Coast

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LOOP

Amidst the excitement of the Cubs winning the World Series last night and Election Day this coming Tuesday, the Chicago Humanities Festival still has many events available from today 11/3 to next Saturday, 11/12. Many events have already sold out, such as the appearance of The Daily Show‘s host, Trevor Noah, discussing his memoir Born a Crime at the Music Box in Lakeview but there are still plenty of speakers and authors’ lectures still available in the Loop and other locations, covering topics including politics, culture, policy making, technology, art, and everything under the sun to promote the mission of engaging in thoughtful dialogue to find positive solutions while embracing a diversity of ideas through accessibility and quality. The Chicago Humanities Festival began on 11/11/90 with only one day of events and has grown to a 9-day festival in 2016. Don’t miss your chance for an experience you may have never thought to attend without this annual opportunity. See the full schedule of events and get your tickets here.

LAKEVIEW

We’re entering into the month of Thanksgiving and giving in general, so while you’re decluttering your home in preparation for the holidays, please consider donating gently-used or new clothing to the Elks National Veterans Service Commission this year. Donations of warm winter clothes, preferably large men’s sizes, can be dropped off next Friday, 11/1, at the Elks National Memorial Building at 2750 N. Lakeview Ave. between 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. during the Veterans Day Supply Drive. Your donations will be distributed during the Chicago Winter Standdown on 11/18 which gathers veterans to the Northwest Armory (1551 N. Kedzie) for a day of providing meals, haircuts, winter gear, flu shots, and information regarding housing, employment, legal assistant and VA benefits for Chicago’s veterans who are homeless or in need.

NORWOOD PARK

There are also homeless animals to consider with the coming of the winter weather. Bangkok Belly, Asian Cuisine and Sushi Bar, at 6132 N. Northwest Hwy. is holding a fundraiser for Chicago Pet Rescue from 11/6 – 11/10. Mention Chicago Pet Rescue with any dine-in or carry-out order from Sunday 11/6 to Thursday 11/10 and 15% of your total will be donated to Chicago Pet Rescue which is a volunteer-based non-profit agency that places homeless animals with foster homes en route to adoption. It costs you nothing extra for this fundraiser, just remember to mention Chicago Pet Rescue when you order.

NAPERVILLE

Donate your pocket change to help raise funds to purchase holiday pies for the needy. From now through 11/18, Loaves & Fishes Community Services have stationed collection locations at Naperville Park District Administration building (320 W. Jackson Ave.), Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (305 W. Jackson Ave.), Fort Hill Activity Center (20 Fort Hill Drive), 95th Street Center (2244 W. 95th St.), Knoch Knolls Nature Center (320 Knoch Knolls Road), and Riverwalk Cafe (441 Aurora Ave.). Past years have approximated these small donations to $600 per season yielding over 100 pies for distribution to families in need through the Loaves & Fishes Community Food & Nutrition Program.

GOLD COAST

Ever wonder how the Gold Coast neighborhood stays so vital and beautiful and the processes that make it possible? Gold Coast Neighbors Association (GCNA) is inviting members and non-members to a presentation of the Gold Coast Zoning Process on Saturday 11/19 at the WinTrust Bank at 100 W. North Ave. starting at 11:00 a.m. Main speaker Sam Lichtenfield will expound on his experience as a Chicago attorney who serves on the GCNA Board of Directors and is co-chair of the Zoning Committee. We’re letting you know early so you can take advantage of advance ticket prices. Advance tickets are $10 for GCNA members and $15 for non-members. Door tickets will be $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

CATHY MALLERS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO