THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Taking Care of Business on Earth Day!

Not only will Chicagoans be taking care of business on Earth Day, which happens to fall on Saturday this year, but they’ll also be having fun and relaxing too!

The Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Land and Sea Dept. and the Natural Resources Defense Council will be hosting, and are excited to present, “Not a Hoax” – Earth Day Concert & Fundraiser this Saturday (7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.) at the Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park Ave.) in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.  Chicago-based Air Credits will be performing, along with opening sets by Sidewalk Chalk and Audio Jack, while the Land and Sea Dept. will be selling beer, wine & cocktails.  This Earth Day event is all about raising awareness of climate change and demanding our lawmakers to recognize global warming as a serious, and real, problem to our Earth!!

Or, celebrate the environment at one of these Chicago/Chicagoland area Earth Day Events as well!

After taking care of our Earth, it’s time to relax and have more fun – don’t you agree?

The Walk & Roll 2017 returns to Soldier Field, Stadium Green (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.) in the South Loop this Saturday at 8:30 a.m., with routes beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Participants can choose from a 5K Walk, a 5K Run, a 10K Skate or a 15K Bike, individually or as a team. This family-friendly fundraiser celebrates the fight against all cancers and benefits the American Cancer Society.  A Survivor’s Tent will be set up as well where cancer survivors and caregivers can enjoy a breakfast, share stories, participate in activities and receive a special gift!  Many will picnic and enjoy the entertainment around Soldier Field before and after the event, so come and celebrate the impact Walk & Roll has made in our community for the last 46 years!!

Returning to McCormick Place, South Building (2301 S. King Dr.) in the South Loop this Saturday (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) and Sunday (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) is the Chicago Comic Entertainment Expo (“C2E2”). This comic book and pop culture convention boasts the latest and greatest from the world of comics, toys, anime, manga, video games, television and movies.  The Show Floor is packed with hundreds of Exhibitors and Artist Alley members featuring panels, autograph sessions, screening rooms with sneak peaks of upcoming films & TV shows, and much more!  There’s even a Family HQ offering daily events and workshops geared towards younger fans all weekend long! There is also a Gaming Area offering all types of games to play!!

And, this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with tie-breaker finals from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., the Oz Park Baseball Association will be hosting the MLB Junior Home Run Derby at Oz Park, SE Field (2021 N. Burling St.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.  This free competition is open to all area youths 14 and under. There is a 10-out format, meaning that any swing not resulting in a home run will be counted as an out. Every competitor will be given 10 outs.  Winners of local and regional contests will compete in the National Finals during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week!

Finally, our office, Keller Williams Realty Partners, will be hosting a Family Bowling Fundraiser for KW Cares this Saturday (2:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) at River Rand Bowl (191 S. River Rd.) in Des Plaines.  A donation of $25 (adult) and $15 each (kids 12 & under) will get you 3 games of bowling, shoe rental and pizza!  Raffle Prizes and a 50/50 Raffle will also be available!!  Hope to see you there!!!

Will You Be Taking Care of Business this Earth Day?  I Hope So!