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SUMMARY:Veggie Bingo at the Hideout
DESCRIPTION:The Hideout and NeighborSpace present \n \nVEGGIE BINGO\nFAMILY FRIENDLY!\nEvery Wednesday in Summer:\nJune 21–September 6\, 2017\, 5:30-8pm\nAt the Hideout\, 1354 West Wabansia in Chicago\nPRIZES INCLUDE FARM-FRESH VEGETABLES— GRAND PRIZE IS A GIANT BAG OF ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM IRV AND SHELLY’S FRESH PICKS! —AND OTHER LOCALLY-SOURCED EDIBLES\, PLUS MUCH MORE! PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHICAGO COMMUNITY GARDENS. \n\nFresh veggies from Irv and Shelley’s Fresh Picks\nFree Coffee for a Year from Book Cellar\n2-show passes from Improv Olympic\nUpscale American comfort food gift certificates from Cafe Selmarie\nPastry-and-coffee gift cards from Cellar Door Provisions\nDistillery tours and flasks of gins from Chicago Distilling Company\nFried chicken gift cards from Honey Butter Fried Chicken\nCheesecake gift certificates from Eli’s Cheesecake\n\nFull prize list at neighbor-space.org/veggiebingo \n \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/veggie-bingo-at-the-hideout-2-2017-08-30/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 W Wabansia\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T233143Z
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Pullman Garden Walk - A Garden Walk and Tea\, Saturday June 24th
DESCRIPTION:The Historic Pullman Garden Club\, with co-sponsors the Historic Pullman Foundation\, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and Pullman State Historic Site\, invite you back to the Victorian era of the 1880’s during the 23rd Annual Garden Walk – A Garden Walk and Tea\, on Saturday June 24\, 2017\, from 10am to 4pm. \nVictorians passed the summer days more leisurely than we do today and so can you\, as you step back in time within this picturesque historic neighborhood. The event begins at the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center\, 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue\, Chicago IL 60628\, where you will pick up a ticket brochure/map to begin your tour.  \nTickets include a light Summer-themed Tea to be held on the veranda of the Hotel Florence. You can enjoy one of the guided walking tours of the historic district\, or use the self-guided tour map and stroll at your own pace. The tour will wind through the row house lined blocks to visit the public gardens\, including the Gateway Garden\, a part of the NeighborSpace community garden network\, select private gardens\, plus our community food garden and urban gardens. Tea service will begin at 11 a.m. \nTickets for the event are $12 in advance by emailing historicpullmangardens@gmail.com or calling (773) 568-2441 until June 22nd or $15 on the day of the event.  \nThe Pullman Historic District can be reached by taking the 111th Street exit west off of I-94 or via the Metra Electric Train Line\, exiting on the 111th St/Pullman stop. \nPlease feel free to visit our website at www.hpgc.org or our Facebook page for event  details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1785743875074681/. \n23rd Annual Pullman Garden Walk Flyer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/23rd-annual-pullman-garden-walk-a-garden-walk-and-tea-saturday-june-24th/
LOCATION:Historic Pullman Visitor Center\, 614 East 113th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20170621T190125Z
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SUMMARY:Veggie Bingo at the Hideout
DESCRIPTION:The Hideout and NeighborSpace present \n \nVEGGIE BINGO\nFAMILY FRIENDLY!\nEvery Wednesday in Summer:\nJune 21–September 6\, 2017\, 5:30-8pm\nAt the Hideout\, 1354 West Wabansia in Chicago\nPRIZES INCLUDE FARM-FRESH VEGETABLES— GRAND PRIZE IS A GIANT BAG OF ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM IRV AND SHELLY’S FRESH PICKS! —AND OTHER LOCALLY-SOURCED EDIBLES\, PLUS MUCH MORE! PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHICAGO COMMUNITY GARDENS. \n\nFresh veggies from Irv and Shelley’s Fresh Picks\nFree Coffee for a Year from Book Cellar\n2-show passes from Improv Olympic\nUpscale American comfort food gift certificates from Cafe Selmarie\nPastry-and-coffee gift cards from Cellar Door Provisions\nDistillery tours and flasks of gins from Chicago Distilling Company\nFried chicken gift cards from Honey Butter Fried Chicken\nCheesecake gift certificates from Eli’s Cheesecake\n\nFull prize list at neighbor-space.org/veggiebingo \n \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/veggie-bingo-at-the-hideout-2/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 W Wabansia\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20170504T012041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T012625Z
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SUMMARY:AUA's Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering in Little Village - Saturday May 20th
DESCRIPTION:Cultural heritage panel! Seed swap! Community slideshow of urban farms and gardens! Potluck! Chicken care workshop! Know Your Rights Resource Table! Come together with us to enjoy all this and more at AUA’s Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering! \nWe hope you can join us for this free\, fun afternoon of culture and community on Chicago’s southwest side on Saturday\, May 20th\, from 12pm-3pm at La Villita Community Church\, 2300 S. Milllard Ave. We’ll start with a community potluck\, followed by a chance to swap culturally significant seeds\, and then explore Chicago’s urban agriculture community in photos from gardens and farms across the city. Then we’ll celebrate our cultural connections to agriculture\, led by an amazing panel of urban agriculture leaders: Elvia Rodriguez-Ochoa of Openlands\, Maria Herrera of Enlace and the Little Village Gardeners Coalition\, and Annamaria Leon of the North Lawndale Greening Committee and Christy Weber Landscapes. They’ll be discussing topics including: \n\ngardening and agriculture as a means to connect with culture\, community and roots;\ndifferent cultural heritages\, connections and history with farming and gardening;\nBuilding and strengthening community through urban gardens and farms\, and connecting to broader communities\nfood production and gardening as a tool for empowerment;\nhow urban agriculture and its community can respond to recent hostility towards immigration and multiculturalism.\n\nPlease join us for this unique afternoon! Bring a dish and seeds to swap! Send your urban garden and farm photos to info@auachicago.org to be included in the slideshow!  \nAUA 2017 Spring Heritage Gathering Flyer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/auas-cultural-heritage-spring-gathering-in-little-village-saturday-may-20th/
LOCATION:La Villita Community Church\, 2300 S. Milllard Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20161229T042824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T042842Z
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SUMMARY:AUA New Years Resolutions Party 1/7/17
DESCRIPTION:Join us aJoin AUA as we start the new year right – our resolutions are to grow sustainable urban agriculture and its community in our city! Here’s a great way to kick off a big year – a gathering of Chicago’s Advocates for Urban Agriculture at one of Chicago’s newest (and most delicious!) sustainable businesses\, Whiner Beer Company\, on Saturday\, January 7th\, 3pm-6pm. \nSee the full post here.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-new-years-resolutions-party-1717/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20161213T183016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T183016Z
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SUMMARY:Community Christmas Caroling / Comunidad de Vilancicos de Navidad
DESCRIPTION:Third Annual Community Christmas Caroling / Tercera Comunidad Anual de Vilancicos de Navidad\nAll are welcome at this event of caroling by the bonfire. Hot chocolate will be provided! \nTodos son bienvenidos a este evento de villancios por la hoguera. ¡Chocolate calienta será proporcianado!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-christmas-caroling-comunidad-de-vilancicos-de-navidad/
LOCATION:Children’s Garden of Hope\, Karlov & Potomac\, Chicago \, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20161103T172302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T172302Z
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SUMMARY:Advocates for Urban Agriculture Fall Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our Autumn Gathering! Join old and new friends and colleagues for:\n \n\n6-6:45PM: Potluck and urban agriculture community networking: please bring a dish!\n6:45-6:50PM: Welcome and AUA overview\n6:50-7:10PM: Community slideshow — gardeners and farmers are invited to send 1-4 photos to info@auachicago.org by noon on 11/14 to showcase your work\, as well as opportunities to get involved\n7:10-8:05PM: Presentations on two current urban agriculture-related policy initiatives:\n\nGood Food Purchasing Policy: Proposed city ordinance directing city departments and agencies to purchase food in accordance with environmental\, nutritional\, local\, fair trade\, and animal welfare standards.\nUrban farm business licensing: Campaign to establish a clear and reasonable business licensing process for new urban farming businesses.\n\n\n\n\n\n8:05-9PM: AUA “Ward Ambassador” Project workshop: develop the skills and knowledge to effectively promote these kinds of policy proposals by becoming an urban agriculture “ambassador” to your alderman. The project seeks to train advocates in each of Chicago’s 50 wards to become knowledgeable representatives supporting sustainable urban agriculture in their community.\n\n\n Help us spread the word about this free and fun event: share this message with your network\, visit our Facebook event page and invite your friends! See you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/advocates-for-urban-agriculture-fall-gathering/
LOCATION:DePaul University\, 1110 W. Belden Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161001T203000
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CREATED:20160920T163211Z
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SUMMARY:Stars\, Stories\, and S’More
DESCRIPTION:Kilbourn Park’s Organic Greenhouse is hosting a great event on Oct. 1st from 5:30-8:30pm. Come on out and partake in celebrating the start of Autumn and loving the outdoors. This is the program for the evening.\n5:30-7:30pm – Campfire Fun!\nJoin us around the campfire. There will be story telling\, and plenty of S’Mores (bring your own chocolate and graham crackers) We will provide the marshmallows.\n7:30-8:30pm – Scopes in the City\nAdler astronomers and educators are bringing the museum and the Universe a little closer to you!\nWith ‘Scopes in the City\, Adler astronomers and staff lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods. Depending on the dates\, times and locations of the ‘Scopes in the City events\, attendees may be able to observe the Sun\, Moon\, Jupiter\, Saturn\, and more!\nFor more information check out the events page on the Chicago Park District’s website.\nhttps://apm.activecommunities.com/chicagoparkdistrict/Activity_Search/186683
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/stars-stories-and-smore/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20160721T202512Z
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SUMMARY:Jacklyn and the Beanstalk
DESCRIPTION:When 13-year-old Jacklyn\, who has a fear of heights\, climbs a giant beanstalk\, she encounters Giant Baby Ju Ju\, whose fear of eating anything fresh causes her to gobble only sugary Smarties and Dum Dum lollipops as a steady diet!  “Fee-fi-fo-fum. Will I get a Smartie or will I get a Dum Dum?” With the help of the audience\, these two conquer their phobias in this interactive play for children. The show is staged in an outdoor community garden and the scenery is grown from pole beans. Audience members will get to pick and sample fresh beans as they learn about protein and good nutrition. If you think Millennium Park has the only BEAN – you need to check out this show!\n\n\nDirector\, Martie Sanders\, is a Chicago actress and teaching artist\, best known for her work in performing comedic autobiographical stories with Sweat Girls (www.sweatgirls.org). Sanders now takes her love of theater and storytelling\, mixes it with her green thumb\, and mentors teenagers in growing food and crafting free summer theater for Uptown audiences in the garden. Sanders was awarded grants to pay six young people (ages 14-18) a minimum wage to learn gardening while devising the play. The teen writer/performer/gardeners began growing the scenery in May.\nThis project is partially supported by funding from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with an Individual Artist’s Grant\, Whole Kids Foundation and The Puffin Foundation.\n\n\nJACKLYN AND THE BEANSTALK\nConceived and Directed by:  Martie Sanders\nAdapted and performed by Green Scene Chicago’s Summer Stock Teen Ensemble:\nAbubakar Ayuba\, Chisom Chima\, Catherine Kannah\, Devene Parker\, Liliane Tran and Aida Zeleke.\n\nWHERE\nWinthrop Harmony Arts Garden\n4919 North Winthrop\, Chicago\, Illinois 60640\nAudience will sit picnic style in outdoor garden.\n\nSHOW TIMES\nAugust 11 at 11 am\, 12:30 pm\, 2:30 pm \nAugust 12 at 11 am\, 12:30 pm\, 2:30 pm\, 6 pm \n\nTICKETS\nFree performances\nGroups of 6 or more please make a reservation at martie@greenscenechicago.org\n\nWINTHROP HARMONY ARTS GARDEN – PROJECT HISTORY\nIn 2012\, Sanders met with 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman asking for public space to create a theater garden. Osterman arranged to give her an abandoned lot to transform into the community garden and performing arts venue that she envisioned. Sanders rallied the neighborhood\, teenagers\, and all her theater pals to create the The Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden from the ground up. Seven neighborhood families tend the garden and share food collectively.  Additionally\, four community-based organizations\, (Uptown Ministries\, Chinese Mutual Aid\, Vietnamese Association and Green Scene Chicago)\, have their own garden beds to tend while mentoring teams of children in grades K-12. NeighborSpace\, an urban land trust in Chicago that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups\, protects the garden.  It has summer veggies\, perennial flowers\, and fruits: Asian pear trees\, raspberry\, elderberry\, strawberry and Concord grape. Going into its fourth summer\, Green Scene Chicago has hosted more than 12 public free performances including theater\, dance\, wind ensembles\, spoken word\, and an Asian tradition of a “Welcoming the Moon” harvest festival.\n\nGREEN SCENE CHICAGO\nSanders founded Green Scene Chicago in 2012 with the mission to link community members across generations and cultures by using organic gardening lessons to inspire story performances and by using garden sites as theater venues. Sanders teaches her Green Scene Chicago curriculums in Chicago Public Schools during the school year\, while The Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden is Green Scene Chicago’s summertime artistic home. Other projects and past teen ensembles from 2013-2016 are documented in photos on www.greenscenechicago.org\n\n\nPRESS CONTACT\nMartie Sanders\, martie@greenscenechicag.org.   (773) 769-6488
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/jacklyn-and-the-beanstalk/
LOCATION:Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden\, 4919 North Winthrop\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160717
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20160712T004302Z
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SUMMARY:First Annual Uptown Garden Walk - Saturday\, July 16\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:The walk features 24 gardens across 3 themes. There will be 3 formal tours during the day\, and residents can also pick up a map at any start location for a self-guided tour. The Sidewalk Tour starting at 10AM at Chase Park\, 4701 N. Ashland\, will showcase reimagined neighborhood spaces\, such as Sunnyside Mall\, as nontraditional gardens. The Coastal Tour starting at 1PM at Margate Park\, 4921 N. Marine\, will tour Uptown’s original coastline gardens and native habitats\, such as the Marovitz Savanna. The Heritage Tour starting at 7PM at Winthrop Family Historical Garden\, 4630 N. Winthrop\, will tour gardens associated with Uptown history. \nThe garden walk is part of an effort to bring awareness to Uptown’s natural assets and original coastal zone. There is currently a lot of energy around revitalizing Uptown\, and the natural resources are critical as a representation of the diverse community and organizations in Uptown. \nThe walking component also aims to highlight Uptown as a walkable neighborhood with many community resources within its borders\, including local businesses\, historic architecture\, and nature along the routes. \nThe featured gardens are primarily publicly accessible gardens\, such as parks\, community\, and school gardens. We hope that the garden walk will continue to expand and showcase the uniqueness of Uptown’s gardens and residents for years to come. All are welcome to attend the Garden Walk and are encouraged to RSVP. \nThe map & all the garden details are accessible on the ICA website. We also have a facebook page for easy social media sharing.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/first-annual-uptown-garden-walk-saturday-july-16-2016/
LOCATION:The Institute of Cultural Affairs in the U.S.A\, 4750 N. Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Sainsbury":MAILTO:ssainsbury@ica-usa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20160405T011935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160405T012202Z
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SUMMARY:Community Roots Demonstration & Community Garden Formal Opening - June 11th
DESCRIPTION:The Community Roots Demonstration & Community Garden will formally open to the public on June 11 of this year with a full day of festivities to kick off the beginning of the programming season.  \nLocated in Skinner Park on the Near West Side of Chicago\, the garden will soon become home to a wide offering of classes and workshops\, as well as opportunities for more passive and informal garden learning. Because this new space is being envisioned as a place for all of Chicago’s gardeners to gather\, you’ll see many familiar faces from our green-thumbed community—Chicago Botanic Garden\, Illinois Extension Master Gardeners\, Chicago Honey Co-op\, Social Ecologies\, and more. Don’t forget to bring the kids; there will be tons of fun activities for them too. —plus\, there will be a LOT of kid-friendly activities.  We envision this space as a home for all of Chicago’s Gardeners. Join in the festivities June 11\, 10am-2pm.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-roots-demonstration-community-garden-formal-opening-june-11th/
LOCATION:Skinner Park\, 1331 W Adams St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20160225T134144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T134144Z
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SUMMARY:“Food Safety\, Post-Harvest Handling\, and Scheduling Plantings for Community Food Systems”
DESCRIPTION: \nThe University of Illinois Extension is partnering with Grace Seeds Ministry to offer a free Food Safety Training for all participants of Chicagoland community food systems. \n  \nMarch 12\, 2016 (9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) \n Safe and Smart! “Food Safety\, Post-Harvest Handling\, and Scheduling Plantings for Community Food Systems” \n@ two locations \n\nFirst United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn – 100th & Central Ave.\, Oak Lawn\nWebinar viewing location: 826 S Ada Street\, Chicago. 60607\n\n  \nFree Training. Morning snack and light lunch included. \n  \nUniversity of IL Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms educator Zack Grant will cover steps urban scale community food production sites can implement before and after the actual food production is happening. Zack Grant will cover \n\nfood safety planning for small food producing sites\nhow to handle produce once it has been harvested\npre-season planning to prevent harvest waste and increase logistical ease for the end user.\n\nThis training will be tailored to the unique work Grace Seeds Ministry is conducting through its Share the Harvest Project in Chicago; but is open and applicable to all Chicagoland community garden participants.  If you participate in a community or school garden\, share produce at a farmers market or food pantry\, or just want to be sure you’re feeding your family safely from your home garden – this training is for you! \nPlease RSVP to graceseesministry@gmail.com or 773-495-7865.\n\nDownload (PDF\, 5.22MB) \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/food-safety-post-harvest-handling-and-scheduling-plantings-for-community-food-systems/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn – 100th & Central Ave.\, Oak Lawn  Webinar viewing location: 826 S Ada Street\, Chicago. 60607\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20160121T145221Z
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SUMMARY:AUA Movie & Mingle Night at Lagunitas
DESCRIPTION:The Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) will be screening Can You Dig This\, winner of the Los Angeles Film Festival. This film\, from producer John Legend\, “follows the inspirational journeys of four unlikely gardeners\, discovering what happens when they put their hands in the soil. This is not a story of science and economics. This is a story of the human spirit\, inspiring people everywhere to pick up their shovels and ‘plant some shit.'” \nTuesday\, Feburary 2 at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nLagunitas Chicago TapRoom\n2607 W. 17th St.\, Chicago\, IL 60608 \n$7 suggested donation at the door. All admission and bar sales will benefit AUA and El Paseo Garden.  \nOpen to the public 21+. Please bring ID.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-movie-mingle-night-at-lagunitas/
LOCATION:Lagunitas Chicago TapRoom\, 2607 W. 17th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20160119T011851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T171425Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Soup & Bread Fundraiser through March 30th at Hideout
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weekly-soup-bread-fundraiser-through-march-30th-at-hideout/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 W Wabansia\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20151021T165437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151021T170552Z
UID:18662-1445688000-1445698800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Children's Harvest Festival / Festival Anual de la Cosecha para los Niños
DESCRIPTION:FREE event this Saturday for our Annual Fall Children’s Harvest Festival from 12pm to 3pm! El Paseo Community Garden at 966 W. 21st St. \nJoin us for Pumpkin painting\, games\, pinata\, prizes\, potluck and much more! Please wear your costumes and bring a dish to share!\n________________________________________\nUn evento GRATIS este sábado para nuestro Festival anual de la Cosecha para los niños 12 p.m.-3 p.m.! El Paseo Jardín Comunitario en 966 W. 21st St. \nVengan para pintar calabazas\, juegos\, piñata\, premios\, convivo/potluck y mucho más! Por favor\, ponganse sus disfraces y traigan un platillo para compartir!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/childrens-harvest-festival-festival-anual-de-la-cosecha-para-los-ninos/
LOCATION:El Paseo Community Garden\, 966 W. 21st St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20150901T192938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T192938Z
UID:18516-1442671200-1442678400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Tomato Tasting and Seed Saving Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Taste heirloom and open-pollinated tomatoes and collect the seeds from your favorites!\nChoosing tomatoes from pictures in seed catalogs just isn’t the same as choosing one tomato based on taste at a  tomato tasting/seed swap!  \n\nBring your best homegrown or farmers’ market heirloom or open-pollinated tomatoes to share for a tasting and discover new favorites! We’ll show you how to collect and ferment seeds from tomatoes at the tasting for planting next year\, and get deep into discussion on tomato reproduction for high-quality seed.\n\nDon’t have tomatoes? No problem! We’ll have different varieties on hand to share.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-tomato-tasting-and-seed-saving-demonstration/
LOCATION:Global Garden\, 2974 W. Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20150901T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T193100Z
UID:18521-1442134800-1442138400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden at Vedgewater
DESCRIPTION:What’s more peaceful than sun salutations in the garden? Come join us for a free yoga class at Vedgewater\, taught by an experienced professional instructor\, Mary Beth Johnson. The class will be geared toward gardeners and the ailments that can come with gardening (knees\, wrists\, low back\, etc). This class is open to students of all levels\, no previous yoga experience required!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/yoga-in-the-garden-at-vedgewater/
LOCATION:Vedgewater\, 6300 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161433
CREATED:20150828T170922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T170922Z
UID:18511-1442059200-1442073600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Tomato Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join local food and gardening advocates as we highlight the many ways you can enjoy your bountiful tomato harvest all year long. \nThe Chicago Park District\, Slow Food Midwest Ark of Taste Committee\, Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance will be on hand to highlight the many ways we can prepare and preserve a taste of summer throughout the year. \nJoin us for a day full of Tomato Love\, including a special guest lecture by Jennifer Jordan\, author of Edible Memory: The Lure of Heirloom Tomatoes and Other Forgotten Foods\, as well as tours\, tastings\, a cookbook swap\, workshops\, demos\, a salsa dance class and a homemade salsa contest! \nThis event is free and open to the public!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/tomato-fest-2/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161434
CREATED:20150814T080959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150819T015102Z
UID:18425-1440262800-1440277200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Ravinia in the Garden - Saturday August 22nd\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:“RAVINIA IN THE GARDEN”\nJoin us as we celebrate a productive 4th Season. Network with friends and learn about new additions to the garden landscape. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious food. Support our first Fundraiser at Kuumba Tre-Ahm Community Garden. Date: Saturday\, August 22\, 2015 Time: 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm (rain or shine) Place: 2908 W. Warren Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL 60612 Cost: $20 cash per person (No checks please) RSVP: totouchalifeinc@yahoo.com \nENTERTAINMENT BY THE DAVE JORDAN QUARTET & PATRICK MARTIN\, SINGER/GUITARIST                                      ~Refreshments ~ great food\, including dishes prepared from fresh garden produce \nBring your lawn chair for seating & BYOB     Silent Auction All proceeds benefit To Touch A Life\, Inc. 501(c)(3) \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ravinia-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Kuumba Tre-Ahm Community Garden.\,  2908 W. Warren Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161434
CREATED:20150807T165800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150807T165800Z
UID:18415-1439380800-1439384400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Much Ado About Dirt
DESCRIPTION:Much Ado About Dirt\nBrought to you by After School Matters’\nGreen Scene Summer Stock Teens\nAugust 12\, 2015 at 12 pm\nWinthrop Harmony Arts Garden\n4919 North Winthrop\, Chicago\, 60640\nIn case of rain:\nBezazian Library Auditorium\n1226 West Ainslie\, Chicago 60640\nFeaturing the talents of: \n\nBanke Andeolu\n\nIlia Aguirre\n\nNgozi Amadikwu\n\nJennifer Atunez\n\nBrain Chung\n\nEsther Kalu\n\nKevin Lam\n\nNatalia Moreno\n\nInnocent Muragwa\n\nAndrew Neth\n\nKhang Nguyen\n\nEric Niyonkuru\n\nSharon Osawe\n\nDevene Parker\n\nMartie Sanders & Caroline Andres\, Directors \nSpecial thanks: \n\n\nRosalind Morris\n\nHelen Lee\n\nCharlotte Long\n\nNicole Richwalsky
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/much-ado-about-dirt/
LOCATION:Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden\, 4919 North Winthrop\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161434
CREATED:20150615T163809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150615T163809Z
UID:17959-1434823200-1434834000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Potluck
DESCRIPTION:We would love to have CCGA members join Chicago Honey Co-op and Slow Food Chicago for our annual Sweet Summer Solstice potluck.\n\n\nThe most affordable fundraiser in Chicago is happening on June 20 at Rancho Verde (headquarters of Christy Webber Landscaping)\, just East of the Center for Green Technology at Sacramento and Ferdinand. Besides our tours of the beehives on the green roof\, you can take a peak at Christy’s sheep\, goats\, chickens and donkey (yes\, donkey).\n\nThere will be beer from Revolution Brewing\, wine from Candid wines\, bread from Baker Miller and fish from Fortune Fish and Gourmet.\n\nAll you have to do is buy a ticket for $15.00 bring a blanket or chairs to sit on and a potluck dish for sharing (salad\, side dish or dessert).\n\nProceeds will benefit Slow Food Chicago and our new partner organization\, Chicago Honey Co-op Training Center\n\n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-solstice-potluck/
LOCATION:Christy Webber Landscapes\, 2900 W Ferdinand\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Slow Food Chicago":MAILTO:info@slowfoodchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161434
CREATED:20150610T171106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T005008Z
UID:17917-1433957400-1433966400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Hideout Veggie Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday through August join the Hideout and NeighborSpace for bingo\, beer\, and free hot dogs*–still courtesy of our friends at Hot Doug’s–plus veggie dogs! \nHideout Veggie Bingo games raise money each week for Chicago-area community gardens. We have a bounty of prizes from local growers and food producers\, including Metropolis Coffee\, Peasants’ Plot\, Local Foods Grocer & Distributor\, Crumb Bread\, Co-Op Sauce\, Central Pickling\, Green Grocer\, Urban Accents\, and Agate Publishing. Plus our Grand Prize: a giant bag of organic vegetables and fruit from IRV & SHELLY’S FRESH PICKS (freshpicks.com). \nBingo cards are $4 each\, 3 for $10. Kids are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult; your dogs can hang on the patio\, but please don’t bring them into the bar. \nDoors open at 5:30. Bingo starts at 6.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hideout-veggie-bingo/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 W Wabansia\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161434
CREATED:20150518T155421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150518T155421Z
UID:17700-1432836000-1432841400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Youth Centers ABC Polk Bros. Garden Peace Party
DESCRIPTION:“Peace”\nEnd of School Year Garden Party\nRSVP  773-762-5655 \n-CYC Sunshine Youth Garden Tours\n-Poster Exhibit\n-2nd Annual Garden Hat Contest\n-Lawn Games\n-Safe Summer Resources\n-Summer Program Sign Up
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-youth-centers-abc-polk-bros-garden-peace-party/
LOCATION:Chicago Youth Centers ABC Polk Bros.\, 3415 W. 13th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Youth Centers":MAILTO:kimberly.george@chicagoyouthcenters.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161434
CREATED:20150331T171529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150331T174134Z
UID:16994-1429956000-1429963200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Jardincito - Children's Tree Planting / SIEMBRA DE ÁRBOLES PARA LOS NIÑOS
DESCRIPTION:Jardincito Advisory Council invites you and your young children to a CHILDREN’S TREE PLANTING\nPlease join us for a very special ceremonial tree planting to celebrate the launch of Jardincito Community Play Garden! \nBring your shovel! Bring a spoon! Bring your hands! \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided\, as well as some children’s shovels and buckets. \nA new community-created play and exploration garden is coming! \nThe future garden at 23rd and Whipple is a place where young children can play and explore nature right in there own neighborhood. Rather than traditional swings and slides\, this garden’s features are borrowed from the natural world. Earthen mounds\, balancing logs\, imaginative decks\, boulder spirals and play huts are all planned for this garden. Jardincito is a special place where children can connect with both nature and their community. This tree planting is just the beginning of wonderful things happening in this special garden! \n\nEl Consejo Asesor Jardincito los invitan a una ¡SIEMBRA DE ÁRBOLES PARA LOS NIÑOS!\nPor favor\, únase a nosotros para una ceremonia muy especial. Vamos a sembrar el primer árbol para celebrar el lanzamiento de el Jardín de Juego Comunitario – Jardincito! \n¡Traiga su pala! ¡Traiga una cuchara! ¡Traiga sus manos!  \nAperitivos y bebidas serán provistos. Tambien tendremos palas y cubetas para niños. \n¡Próximamente un nuevo jardín comunitario de juego y exploració El futuro Jardin localizado en la 23 y la Whipple será un lugar donde los niños podran jugar y explorer la naturaleza en su propio vecindario. En lugar de columpios y tobogánes tradicionales\, habrá características tomadas del mundo natural como montículos de tierra\, troncos para equilibrar\, plataformas\, espirales de roca y chositas para jugar. Jardincito sera un lugar especial donde los niños pueden conectarse con la naturaleza y su comunidad. La siembre de este árbole es sólo el principio de las cosas maravillosas que estan por venir en este jardín especial!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/jardincito-childrens-tree-planting/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Social,Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161434
CREATED:20150304T153732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150304T153732Z
UID:15539-1428145200-1428152400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Burling Park Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:We plan to hold our annual Burling Park Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday\, April 4  at 11am (leaving Sunday for other family events). Please mark your calendars. \nWe welcome any assistance in planning this event\, including financial support (to purchase goodies)\, and stuffing and hiding goodies in Burling Park on Saturday morning.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/burling-park-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Burling Park\, 2931 N. Burling St. \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Burling Park":MAILTO:burlingpark@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T161434
CREATED:20150305T175138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150305T175244Z
UID:15579-1425830400-1425841200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday Supper
DESCRIPTION:On Second Sundays join Mindful Living for supper & socializing. We’ll have yummy food\, a cash bar\, and sweet tunes. It’s also free (donations are accepted) and everyone is welcome so bring a pal and arrive hungry!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/second-sunday-supper/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Living":MAILTO:mindfullivingchicago@gmail.com
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