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Mar 10-18. Happy St Pat's! See top 'Join us' section. Hope you can (most Fri-Sun's)
URL's changed below. Periods have been changed to a period then space to avoid emails being blocked by ISP's (since they are not helping)
Free PC/web help (if quick or I can't help) Many friends PC's are becoming unusable/unusable. Others charge ~$120, me $50/offer incl's some future support & I can help remotely from my home. Free virus & spyware protection. Kevin Fitz <k_fitzpat @ yahoo. com>
YEH is now on Facebook :) also Now Larger font, adjust with browser via View, Text Size incase you have it larger (or smaller :)
Chgo Reader article on the YEH & me. kfitz.byethost4. com/ChgoReader.htm , no more at :( chicagoreader. com/features/stories/ourtown/080731
Viruses/Spyware Help; Many friends PC's are getting wipped out/un-usable, Please use free.AVG. com & be sure it's updating. Need help with that or virus cleanup?
Free Phone Calls. Drop home line, Free. net calls - icall. com free. net phone calls (in&out bound), you don't get your own number (person has to call a local # & enter your ID). You can have DSL now without having a residential phone line (Dry Loop), save ~$20/mo. MagicJack. com free calls! $20, $20/year.
Join us; (my cell 630-930-2558, text msg preferred, leading ?=unsure, confirm shortly before, P=plan ahead. Details further below, please search before asking. If possible RSVP incase change of plans, usually no obligation)
?Th Mar 11 Retro Thursday Dance Party. 7 pm please join to grab tables, 8-9 pm hosted open bar, prizes, Drink specials; Martini $5, Domestic Beers $3. Jilly's (103 S Main St, downtown Naperville. Named after the late Jilly Rizzo, Sinatra's best friend & bodyguard, original Jilly's in Manhattan 1952~75, many stars visitted). http://www.meetup. com/WestSuburbsDancingGroup
?Fr Mar 12 PiccadillySkiClub. com (PSC) Happy Hour (all 21+ welcome, age mostly ~40+, us ~8-9pm) 6-9 pm Stag’s Head Pub Live music (8933 S Archer, Willow Spring. 708-330-5262). Ski & Social club, all welcome
?Fr Mar 12 JD's Chicagoland Fun Group Meetup. com Sand Volleyball.
6:30-10 pm no cover, at door mention your with 'Chicagoland Fun Group'. Food
& drinks extra, $1 PBR pints. RSVP online only to play ($10 there, books up
early, waiting list) or just come to socialize (free). NorthBeachClub. com
(indoor sand volleyball, bowling, billiards, darts, etc. 1211 Butterfield Rd,
Downers Grove. 1/2 mile E of
I-355/Finley. 630-434-1290). meetup. com/chicagoland-fun-group
?Sa Mar 13 Kerry Piper St Pat's Fest (~1000, mostly young adults) 11am-12 pm indoors bar, outdoors 6000 sq ft heated tent; live Irish music, bagpipers, Irish dancers, food, drink, more! ~$5 cover. KerryPiper. com (Irish Pub. 7900 Joliet Rd, Willowbrook. 1 blk NE of I-55 & Rt 83. I-55-Rt 83/Kingery N-Midway/Denny's L/E-next R Frontage R/S-Joliet Rd/Historic US Rt 66. 630-325-3732)
Su Mar 14 St Patty's Potluck Social & Dog Adoption BBQ Social. 12n-6pm Band & BBQ outside in our 10,000 sq. ft. lot (weather permitting). Bring a dish, utensils, booze to share & as a shelter donation, maybe 1 bottle of bleach or $10. Love Your Pet, Inc (2414 W 14th St & Western, Chicago. 773-395-3314). http://www.meetup. com/chicagofun/calendar/12832792 . Julie <vegforlife @ sbcglobal. net>
Su Mar 14 (2nd Sun's) Old St Pat's Next Step 'After 5' (2nd Sun's, ~60 ppl mostly young adults ~20-39, thou all welcome) 5p Mass, 6p food, beer, wine, soda, mingling downstairs or at Dugan's Irish Pub (128 S Halsted). OldStPats. org (Church Hall. 700 W Adams & DesPlaines, Chgo). Keara Coughlin <kearac @ oldstpats. org>, Katie Loberg <kloberg @ oldstpats. org> 312.831.9354
Su Mar 14 (usually 2nd Su's) StClementChurch. org Young Adult Mass 7p, Wine & Cheese Celebration/Social 8p (in chapel/basement. Catholic though all welcome. age ~20-39). SCC (642 W Deming Pl, Lincoln Pk Chgo. Halsted-Fullerton E 2 blks-Orchard L/N 2 blks. 773-281-0371). Katie Lawrence <kathlaw13 @ yahoo. com>
?We Mar 17 Chicagoland Irish Pub Music Multi Meetup St Pat's Day Social (3 locations) (~35 people mostly ages ~35-45) 6 pm Gaelic Park's Carraig Pub (6119 W 147th St, Oak Forest. Free parking lot. 708-687-9323). 6:30 pm Irish American Heritage Center (Fifth Providence Pub. 4626 N Knox, Chgo. Free parking lot), 7pm Kitty O Sheas (Chicago Hilton. 720 S Michigan Ave, Chgo. Paid valet & paid garage parking). celticmusic.meetup. com/113 Kathleen <koconnor911 @ sbcglobal. net> cell 630.254.8572
?We Mar 17 Meetup. com Celebrate St Pat's. 7 pm If possible online (RSVP, see details, who's going, pics of host Jeff, cell #?). $1 meetup fee. Irish Times Pub/Restaurant (back Cottage Room. 8869 Burlington Ave, Brookfield. 708.485.8787). http://singles.meetup. com/1425
?We Mar 17 (1st & 3rd Wed's) Sanctuary Ski & Social Club Meeting/Social. (all age 21+ welcome, mostly 35-50) 8 pm All welcome for fun & outdoor activities. Non-skiers & Non-members welcome. Cabana Charlie's Tiki Bar & Grill (No cover. 6315 Rt 53, Woodridge. by Cinemark Seven Bridges Theater). Event emails signup online SkiSanctuary. org <SkiSanctuary @ hotmail. com>
?Th Mar 18 Woodridge Jaycees Meeting & Social. 6:30-8:30 pm Shanahan's (1999 W 75th St, Woodridge). http://www.facebook. com/group.php?gid=259594352043
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YEH website YourEventHotline. com or prior kfitz.webhop. net (use in future, I can point it to a different site if problems/changes)
YEH Quick Guide; skim thru top 'Join us' for the best events & if time Upcoming Events, then when time skim the rest & note Reg Event interests
Click daily to donate at no cost to you & help animals, hunger, Kids Health, Literacy, Rainforest all thru TheHungerSite. com (see top tabs)
Free Email Services to give a safe email address for questionable services & to avoid spam; mailinator. com, SneakEmail. com, SpamGourmet. com
Free Wood available for fire pits or chip for mulch. Must be picked up. Northwest Fence (15537 Weber Rd, Lockport). Molly <amalia.sloan @ coldwellbanker. com> 630-341-6127 or John 630-341-6107
Discount Gift Cards (mulit-visits); Republic of China Rest/Bar (Ontario St, Chgo) $200 for $150, Cold Stone Ice Cream $100 for $75/offers. Ellen Sube <esube @ juno. com> 708-579-0266
Crain's Small Business Advice Audio Clips (I have the past 112+, let me know if interested) wbbm780. com/pages/6563.php?
Check email for details; if needed IM me (daytime best) AIM kfitzpat66, YM k_fitzpat, MSN k_fitzpat @ hotmail. com, GoogleTalk kfitzp, (all thru meebo. com, no install), hm 630-810-0967. If urgent/timely cell 630-930-2558 (use # page, don't leave Voice Mail) myspace. com/kevin_fitz_chgo
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Spread the word, email friends; 'Your Event Hotline' (YEH); 1,400+ mbrs. Free weekly email of Chgo area events for meeting people or just getting out. Events open to all ! It's not just for singles, thru social gatherings at least 11 marriages, 5 engagements, 3 soon, 3 jobs ('career search help') kfitz.webhop. net , to subscribe email <yeh-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com>
Career Search help see archives for career search sites,. networking groups & subscribe groups.yahoo. com/group/ChgoCareers
Stock Market; Interested in learning or making more w/ your work 401k. Let me/Kevin know & learn w/ us safely or trade virtually (no $)
Chgo Event Emails (to much to include); see also Chicago-Scene. com, ChiTownSocialClub, GreatDoings, URChicago, ChicagoFunNews. com, Bar1events. com
Classified Ads craigslist. org, ChicagoHomestaySearch. com, ChicagoReader. com, ChicagoTribune. com, suntimes. com, FlatmateMeetup. com, RentChicagoApartments. com 773.975-1309, Roommates. com, Groups.yahoo. com/group/Chicago_Roommate_Connection
Personal Grocery Shopper: Treat yourself or your loved one and let us do the grocery shopping for you. It's All in the Bag <sgoduco66 @ sbcglobal. net> 847-650-9862
For Sale 42 & 55" HD TV's Projection, work great, analog tuner, antenna, cable, composite/S-video inputs, ?HD ready? (no tuner) TV's 55" Toshiba 1994, 42" Pioneer ~1996. $300 each/any offer. Contact thru me/Kevin (89)
Apt For Rent; 3 BR, 2 BA, LIKE NEW Tri Taylor Apt's by UIC. 1400 sq ft, kitchen w/ dinnette, oversized cabinets, fridge, stove, dishwasher, free washer/dryer, Individully controlled A/C & heat. Carpet, ceiling fans, vertical blinds, each room phone/cable. Rooftop Sundeck. Close public transit. Parkling; No meters, No Zones. $1100/mo. Richard <richerich4u2 @ msn. com> 630-854-0884 (89)
Apts for Rent; Green Rogers Park Apts by Lake/beach, 24/7 concierge, doorman, amazing amenities, new building meets LEED standards. $1,267& up. Mary Vasquez Accord One Real Estate, Inc. <myrealtor.maryv @ gmail. com> 312-217-4516. 10% of commission benefits a nonprofit. see pic kfitz.byethost4. com/Morgan.jpg (809)
Singer for hire: Church Weddings, Funerals, Opera, Concerts, Fundraisers, Parties. Lessons: Learn to sing at any age/level the fun way! Basic piano or learn to read music. classicalsinger. net/CelesteMartino 708-466-7087 <csopranocm @ hotmail. com>
Our Own; Izabela Adamus Physical Therapist specializing in
John Barnes Myofascial Release, WholisticTherapeutics. com, 708-525-4640 (29)
Senior Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Brand new line of high quality skin care products as well as limited edition, discontinued & hard to find items for men & women. Please contact me for specific items desired. Great gifts for the upcoming holidays as well as for Birthdays, Anniversaries, weddings, showers & Bridal Party gifts. Free gift with $40 or more purchase. <calberotanza @ marykay. com>. Also see marykay. com/calberotanza
Wanted used PC's & Parts. contact me/Kevin Fitz <k_fitzpat @ yahoo. com>
Volunteers Needed at CatNapFromTheHeart. org (1101 Beach Ave, La Grange Park. 708-352-3914). Benefits homeless cats, birds & small mammals
For Rent/Sale Floating Week 2BR Kaui, Hawaii Timeshare, rent $1000. Bonnie <baburns2001 @ yahoo. com> h630-953-8378, c708-955-0594 (79)
Singer for hire: Church Weddings, Funerals, Opera, Concerts, Fundraisers, Parties. Lessons: Learn to sing at any age/level the fun way! Basic piano or learn to read music. classicalsinger. net/CelesteMartino 708-466-7087 <csopranocm @ hotmail. com> (39)
Senior Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Brand new line of high quality skin care products as well as limited edition, discontinued & hard to find items for men & women. Please contact me for specific items desired. Great gifts for the upcoming holidays as well as for Birthdays, Anniversaries, weddings, showers & Bridal Party gifts. Free gift with $40 or more purchase. <calberotanza @ marykay. com>. Also see marykay. com/calberotanza (128)
STAGE RIGHT "There's no second chace for a first impression!" JoAnn Clark Interior Redesigner 708 422-3921
Career & small business. networking resource; Tatyana Sorokina's "The Legal Alien’s Guide" free in her frequent "A to Z of Successful. networking" Seminars. Learn how & where to. network to minimize your efforts & achieve your goals as a job seeker or entrepreneur. Bring business cards. Subscribe to hear of events legalaliensguide. com/Seminars.html
No Cost re/financing (wbbm radio) Lenox Financial Mortgage LnxLoans. com 64 Perimeter Center East, 15th Floor Atlanta, GA 30346 312-277-5000 fx 650-475-3921
Apt for Rent. old town Wells penthouse, 2 BR+office, 1 BA, near North Ave Beach, public transportation. Hardwood floors, fireplace, deck, washer/dryer, dishwasher, lots of sunlight. $2000/mo incl's heat & water. Jason 312-735-3210 (117)
Roommate Wanted female seeks N/S female. Large, modern 2BR 1BA Lincoln Pk (Diversey & Racine), free parking/no permit. $590/mo.cell 312-513-2253 (107)
Avon Independant Consultant; our own Gloria Delia licensed for manicures, pedicures, facials, makeovers, Avon Parites, orders. Need a catalog? 312-813-1472 (107)
Free Resume Analysis by the author of six books incl. Top
Secret Resumes & Cover Letters, Steven Provenzano, CPRW/CEIP (Tribune, WGN,
ABC/NBC Chicago, CNBC, CNN/fn, WSJ). Email resume to <Careers @ Execareers.
com> Call 630-289-6222; check Execareers. com (88)
Free Wood available for fire pits or chip for mulch. Must be able to pickup from Weber Rd, Lockport. Molly <amalia.sloan @ coldwellbanker. com> 630-341-6127
Our own Mike Sandrolini's 'All the Good in Sports' Book. 25 inspirational athlete & coach stories, kind of like "Chicken Soup for the Soul" type book. Avail. Walden book store, Amazon. com, BarnesAndNoble. com, Walmart. com, Target. com & more. "Mike Sandrolini" <mikesandro @ msn. com>
Freelance Writer/Editor for hire. Newsletter/journalism background, extensive interview experience, short/long-term projects. Request samples. clarecurley @ sbcglobal. net (87)
Spa Specials Gift Certificate Package specials; mention "Your Event Hotline (YEH) for additional $15 off. Taste of Amber Spa; Mini facial, 30 min swedish massage, wax: lip & eyebrow $100 ($35 savings); Amber Spa Elite; European Facial, 1 hr swedish massage, salt glow body wrap $180 ($45 savings). Amber Spa (skin, nail, body care, Microdermabrasion. 2040 W Webster, Chgo. 5 blks S of Fullerton, 1 blk W of Damen. amberspa2040. com 773-252-5549) (kp)
Photographer & Event Planner for hire; portraits, pet photos, special events, weddings. flexible &. competitive pricing. alfordenterprises. net <bonniejean @ alfordenterprises. net> 630-752-9434 (kp)
Tax & Accounting services for individuals & businesses. Avoid late fees & extensions. Quickbooks certified. Business planning assistance available. Reasonable rates. Excellent customer service. CPA. "Dawn" <dawn @ milaniltd. com> 773.297.9779 (kp)
Services for Meeting People (some may need www in front) Dial a mate 800-960-Mate - ChristianCafe. com - CatholicCupid. com
8at8. com Dinner Club. Singles cocktail parties, brunches, wine tastings & other great ways to socialize, meet Mr or Ms Right, or just make friends.
Business Network Chgo (BNC, mostly age ~21-45). networking social group for job-seekers, entrepreneurs/working professionals seeking rewarding relationships meeting in a fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere to exchange ideas, share contacts, invest in each other's success usually no cover, no RSVP needed, cash bar, events open to all. Event emails <BNC_Chicago-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com>, Mktg Dir <Amy.Zagroba @ apexperformancesystems. com> cell 773-433-0849. BnChicago. org prev BreakfastNetworkClub. org
Connections (Daily Herald)+ 847-357-8586 - Dateline+ 800-466-6830 x75 or 800-536-2698 - one-and-only. com - CatholicSingles. com - FindRomance. com
DateAndDash. com Single Mingle (mostly age 21-39) often free drinks, no cover. Social, not speed dating (often half price discounts thru GoldStar. com emails). If possible, RSVP online to insure admission (+$5 via 800-957-DASH, 773-495-0088)
DateMyFriend. net Mixer/Happy Hours. 6-10p. Singles mix & mingle w/ Prof's mostly age ~21-39. Not online or speed-dating, no nametags <dmf @ datemyfriend. net>
Drip. com (singles age 18+). A shot of caffeine for your social life. Mingle in a relaxed, fun & casual setting. Free appetizers, cash bar. Various locations. $20, $10. Event emails Joy Ross <joy @ drip. com>
GourmetConnections. com & ChicagoSinglesDining. com (age ~35-60) Dinner & dance parties. Dinners ~$35-45 incl's tax & tip, drinks extra.Non-mbrs $2 extra. Mbrshp $47-59/yr. Dressy casual attire. Menu & details online. Events emails <jims @ GourmetConnections. com> 773-929-6534
Intro2Singles. com Festive, energy-filled environments w/ food, drinks, music & adventurous activities to encourages introductions, promote. communication, laughter & participation to start new friendships. Free mbrship, events ~$10-35. Exec Dir Christa Thomas <christa @ intro2singles. com>
PerfectMateOnline. com - SelectiveSearch-Inc. com - SinglesUpdate. com - suntimes. com (people2people. com) - BigChurch. com (FriendFinderInc. com)
ExpressDater. com Various dates/locations. mostly age 21+. ~30 dates (email addr provided if a mutual interest) YEH adv discount 'How'd you find out?' enter 'YEH-$10 off', else $35/adv, often $25, $50/door if avail. Signup online for events, emails, discounts, pay at door. 773-477-8520. Paula Eisen <paula @ expressdater. com>
For Singles Only 800-457-3214 - Meeting Place 800-487-7428 - BabyBoomersMeet. com (born '45-'64) - StRaphael. net (Catholic Dating Svc)-MatchLive. com
Healthy Dining Club for Singles. (mostly age 30-59) Various (vegy-friendly) Chgo Restaurants $5-10+meals. <HealthyDining @ aol. com> Htln 773.250.3311
AmericanSingles. com/Cupid. network as. org - HurryDate. com 20% off URChicago. com disc code ur5637 - asoulmate. com - eMode. com - edate. com
ChicagoSingles (Free trail) - MeetChicago. com - ChicagoMatches. com - eHarmony. com - lavalife. com - MySpace. com - Friendster. com (free) - aol. com
MatchMaker. com (free trial) - mm. org - Match. com (free trial) - SocialNet. com - Talkcity. com - Delightful Dining 630-268-8007 - Udate. com
NewSingleFriends. com (age approx. 35-60) Cocktail parties and dances at various locations, especially in NW suburbs. Most parties are $5 - $15. Dressy casual attire. Schedule online. Events emails <Senny @ NewSingleFriends. com> 773-929-6534
NiteLife. org Entertaiment Magazine; Singles Mingle. (monthly) 'No pressure' mixer. network w/ singles, things to do, prizes, games? free tix? dancing?
ChicagoHash. com (Dante's a mbr) Drinking club with a running problem. 312-409-BEER (2337) . CuteAndSingleCom (free) - TrueBeginnings. com
FabDate. com - webpersonals. com - Kiss. com - lovecity. com - datematch. com - match-link. com - Chicago-Soulmates. com
SingleGourmetChicago. com (mostly age ~45-55) Meet, mingle, dine. <info @ singlegourmetchicago. com> 773-772-3535 Date. com (user Free, password Trial)
SingleCatholics. com - LockAndKeyParties. com - Pre-Dating. com - WebDate. com - PerfectMatch. com - eConfidant. com dating advice - SinglesOnTheGo. com
Single Servings Dining Group Prof. singles (30-49) 773-880-1709 ChicagoReader. com - SomeoneLikesYouCom - CupidJunction. com* - ItalMatch. com
It's just lunch (dating for business professionals) Chgo 312-644-9999,Oakbrk 630-684-2325,Schmbrg 847-330-6308 - GreatGirlfriends. com - personals.yahoo. com
ConnectWorkChicago. com Networking Social events for the for the job challenged :) or those seeking to improve employment. prev OutOfWorkChicago. com Amy Zagroba <amy @ outofworkchicago. com>
TheSocialNetwork. com -a unique, fun social club for Chicago's most attractive, eligible, career-minded people (mostly age 25-57). 312-201-9510, 630-510-0202
WindyCitySocial. com - Social event planner for successful men & woman in their 30's and 40's to connect on a social, intellectual and professional level. Wine tastings, dinners, hikes, bike rides,. informational workshops to enhance your career, your life & more <hope @ windycitysocial. com>
AnnualCreditReport. com Free credit report for all three bureau's. one per year. check for errors or identity theft. Other sites will charge you or have a catch
Airfare specials; SmarterTravel. com, BookingBuddy. com (Orbitz. com, both short notice?), abcnews. com Cheaper Travel tips, AirfareNow. com, CheapTickets. com, LastMinute. com (travelocity. com), priceline. com. TravelGuard insurance ~$125 cancel anytime & if travel Co goes bankrupt. 2 people Free Airfare, Hotel or $50 Red Lobster/ OliveGarden. com Gift Certificates & $10 gas; for seeing Trend West Travel 1 hr promotion Tu-Th 4, 6, 8 pm, Fri 12, 2, 4p, Sat 10a, 12, 2p, 4p Finley & Butterfield, DG (old. comp usA) ask for Kay 888-639-2971
BankRate. com compare MANY bank rates (HeartlandMortgage. com by my house good!)
Bank checks; (2 boxes/400) artisticchecks. com $9, imagechecks. com $8, checkgallery. com $8, S&H $1.50
CansBar. com $1 beer & Specials. 4pm+ (earlier?) $1 Miller Lite & Hi-Life cans (M 35c wings, Tu 2-for-1 appetizers, W $1 sliders, $4 big cans ~24 oz, Th $1 ML& HL cans. Casual dress. 1640 N Damen Ave, Bucktown Chgo. 1 blk N of Milwaukee & North Ave. 773.227.2277)
CapitalOne. com Freq Flier Miles any airline, no black out dates! No annual fee, no fee if over limit (w/ Visa Signature Card).
Cell Phones new $0 & $5/mo which includes up to 25 mins/mo talk else 20c/min, txt msging or email 10c/ea, free voice mail (from another phone) VirginMobileUsa. com 888-322-1122 Any Q's? When activating phone, please use referral 630-810-0967
Comedy. TimothyOTooles. com (1st Th's) 9p-12m free (622 N Fairbanks Ct & Ontario, Chgo. 2 blks E of Michigan Ave, 5 blks N of Chgo River. 312-642-0700). comedyComedyLive. WalterPaytonsRoundhouse. com Th's 8:30p. Subscribe for Email discounts ($0-7), reg $15 (see Regular Events; WPRH. 205 N Broadway, Downtown Aurora. Rt 25 btwn Rt 56/Butterfield & New York. free parking lots)
Dell PC new w/ monitor $400, laptop $450. 800-779-DELL dell. com
EntertainmentBooks. com 1/2 off just about everything.Get Oct-Dec,good 1 yr(-11/1).$20 via Seaspar/Rec Cntr(4500 Belmont, Downrs Grv.justSof Ogden M-F 8:30-4:30 960-7600/1),$25 at some Wal-marts,Barnes & Noble's, EB Deerfield office (Lake-CookRd ,online or 800-678-1849 {NW, W, SW, NW Indiana, Chgo in all. 847-945-9119/0300}
Free Entree, up to $10 off Wed-Sun coupon online Salvatores-Chicago. com (Italian, 525 W Arlington Pl, Lincoln Park Chgo. 1 blk N of Fullerton, just W of Clark. 773-528-1200)
Gas Save 10-25c/gal Speedway. com w/ Prepay card & Rewards Program. Get points for Gas & purchases, redeem for purchases or gas discount
Dinning Gift Certificates; ~1/2 price (I've used all, they're safe) often via Opera-Chicago. com, Restaurant. com, deals.wnua. com, We 9a deals.realoldies1690. com, Th 8a deals.kisschicago. com, deals.wdfn. com, q101. com/half_price, deals.wlit. com, wls.chicago-deals. com, wls2.chicago-deals. com, We 3p deals.v103. com, wtmx. com/diningguide.php
Fax Free efax. com free fax #, free faxs to your email address
Glasses/Contacts; free eye exams, 2 pair designer glasses $70, contacts $12.50/box Americas Best TwoPair. com 800-TWO-PAIR
$2 Hamburger Tue's. ~1/3 lb, extras cost extra :) various locations; BarLouieAmerica. com (22 E Chgo/Maple Ave, downtown Naperville. SE corner w/ Washington)
Haircuts $5; Betty's & Nick's (~20 station shop. M-F?, Sat 9a-8p 6617 Cermak, Berwyn. Metra stop E 1/2 blk-Oak Park Ave, L/N 9 blks-22nd St R/E 2 blks. 708-749-3505, other locations), Merna Salon (3436 W Irving Pk, Chgo. 4 blks W of Kedzie 773.588.0864), Kimbal & Montrose
+Harner's Pig Roast (1st Fri's) They roast outside, regular sit down dinner inside. ~$10. 10 W State, Aurora. Rt 56/Butterfield, btwn Rts 25 & 31. 630-892-4400
eHealthInsurance. com medical insurance quotes online $48/mo & up, Dental & Rx $10/mo, see also AmeriPlanUsa. com. Sites w/ agents calling w/ quotes annoying!
HotTix. org - 1/2 price tix day of show (Fri for wkend) 78 W Randolph & other locations. email notify list online
IDOT Traffic Times/Speed gcmtravel. com - Kings Carwash 6255 S Cass. Westmont free B-day carwash.
Long Distance 2.89c/min; At&t calling card, no surcharge (unless payphone), rechargeable. SamsClub. com 90 day free trail mbrshp. No $5/mo LD fee w/Att
Parking; Chgo $6 >5p M-F 205 N lower Michigan, enter Randolph 1/2 blk E, Free >6pm; Lake, Dearborn & other N/S streets nearby
Training; Free online web design training w3schools. com, tizag. com, FreeWebMasterHelp. com, w3. org. IdealProgrammer. com Video Tutorials, PC; VideoProfessor. com PC training via interactive video CD's. Free 10 Day trial, then ~$13 each with Free Virus Scan. 599CD. com. computer training video CD's for PC, beginner to advanced;. computer Basics, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web Design, Access, FrontPage, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, VB, ASP & more. $5.99 ea, no obligation. email list online
Rx IsaveRx. com, Illinois gov/health (both IL state sponsored 866-266-9955), PpaRx. org 888-4PPA-NOW (477-2669) Montel Williams. commercial Rx assistance
SpeedNetworking. com video intro, photo gallery
Sushi; Tsuki (Th's 5-6:30 pm Half-Price Maki Rolls, $5 select Martinis. 1441 W. Fullerton Ave, Chgo. 2 blks E of Ashland 773-883-8722)
TgiFridays. com 3 course special; $13 appetizer, entree & dessert (limitted time Feb thru ~Apr? 2006)
Web/PC: ISP's AT&T (prev Yahoo/SBC) DSL $10/mo (1st yr, then $15/mo) dsl.yahoo. com Cable. comcast. com $10/mo, Dial Up Free ISP/Net access! 10 hrs/mo account. netzero. net/s/landing?group=freecorp&refcd=cj&cf=cj&AID=10388574&PID=1879358&SID=1_fiE , Frys. com (store I shop at by me) $6/mo, (see thelist. com & check bbb. org) 550access. com $5.50/mo (<= I'm not familiar with this. company, let me know if you try). Free anti-virus & anti-spyware software; microsoft. com/security_essentials AVG (mentioned in Tribune, I & friends use) free.avg. com. Free Defender Spyware Protection microsoft. com/windows/products/winfamily/defender . free check/remove us.mcafee. com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=vrt . net Answering Machine; Takes Msg, lets you listen & take call while online. free 30 day trial, $4/mo & up after; Callwave. com, AolCallAlert. com . Test. net speed (be sure no other web activity) promos.mcafee. com/speedometer/testing.asp or tech.msn. com/speedtest.aspx. Find your local calling area (charged per call, not per minute ie for ISP's) localcalling.sbc. com/LCA/lca_input.jsp . free web sites 150m. com 100 M free web space, 20m/day (10M space); 4shared. com (1G space, 50M/file, , else unlimitted, ftp), tripodcom (20 M, 1G/day, ftp), Spree. com 15 M, webspawner. com (15k/page, else unlimitted, support @ webspawner. com), Fortunecity. com-(100 M w/ftp). spamcop. net - reduce spam free by just fowarding emails to their automated system (let me know if you need help). SneakEmail. com free temp email forwarding addresses per source you can cancel if spamed. Yahoo. com free email 100 M storage. Encyclopedia (free online) britannica. com, Wikipedia. org
Free $25 Gift Certificate w/ email list signup Marche-Chicago. com, Opera, Red Light, Gioco. Freq specials $50 free w/ $100 GC, (2 $50's easier to use, any location)
Free Chiropractic & Physical Therapy type visit 630-522-0761 Adv Physicians (63rd & Rt 83, Willowbrook?)
Social Groups (mostly young single ~25-40, though all welcome, see more at Regular Events) - SingleChristiansUnited. com
Aurora Singles Club (mostly age 21-35) groups.yahoo. com/group/aurorasingles2 <aurorasingles2-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com> aurorasingles2.tripodcom.
Chgo Hiking & Dining Group-downtown after work dinners, outdoor & other events <Rickey.Malkowski @ ssa gov>. info & photo's at angelfire. com/trek/rickhike
ChicagoAfterHours. com Events emails signup at ChicagoAfterHours. com <info @ chicagoafterhours. com>
Chicago Fun News – Chicago City events & email. bedno. com <Andrew @ Bedno. com>
Chicagoland Irish Pub Music Multi Meetup Group Socials. (~120 people mostly ages ~35-45) celticmusic.meetup. com/113 Kathleen <koconnor911 @ sbcglobal. net> cell 630.254.8572
Chicago-Scene. com Email & online database of Chicago area bar parties. Newsletter @ Chicago-Scene. com
ChicagoShakers. com Social/adventure club for enthusiastic people to have fun & meet for friendships, relationships, or just a group to share. common interests. 7-10 events/mo. If possible, RSVP, often no obligation <Carm.Antonieta @ ChicagoShakers. com> 773-769-6253 facebook. com/profile.php?id=1343905795
Chicago Sports & SocialMonster. com Chicago Sport & Social Events & emails. PlayfulMonster. com
CommunityChristian. org Church Singles. (all welcome, mostly age 30-45) Various events & locations. Based out of CCC (North Campus 1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville. Yellow Box Bldg. Rt 59-Ogden/Rt 34 E 3 blks-Rickert S/R 1 blk-Emerson R). Event emails signup singles.meetup. com/1262 prev (note used) groups.yahoo. com/group/CCCSinglesEventsGroup
CatholicSocialCircle. com (prev CircleOf. net) Mostly Catholic/Christian's age ~25-49 sharing. common interests, fun events and/or Catholic beliefs. Adv RSVP & purchase required, free mbrship email <jo @ catholicsocialcircle. com>
DelightfulDining. com Dinners. 6:30p reception; 7:30p dinner. Business/casual dress. ~$49 (dinner & often open bar). RSVP 630.983.3000 or 630.690.2100?
EuroCircle. com European Social Club events, though all are welcome. Mingling, cocktails, fun. If possible, Subscribe & RSVP online
French-Amer Chamber of Commerce/Multi-Cultural Young Professionals Networking & Social Events. (~200 ppl mostly age 21-39) Event emails Martha <mquinlan @ facc-chicago. com> 312-578-0444. facc-chicago. com
GildasClubChicago. org Social Benefits. (200+ people mostly age ~21-39) Various Dates & locations. A free cancer support. community
Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC) 'Claddagh' Social Group. Social events for those interested in Irish culture/heritage. At events look for upside down pint glass on table. Free weekly events email. If possible, RSVP for events <Claddaghgroup @ irishamhc. com>. hotline 773-282-7035 x31 (24 hrs/day). Based out of Irish Amer. Heritage Center (IAHC, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chgo. Montrose-Cicero N 2 blks-Wilson R/E 2 blks-Knox L/N. old school, free parking lot. 5th Province Pub bands Fri, Sat 9p-12:30a, no cover. irishamhc. com/claddagh.asp)
Laura's West 'burb Social Group. (events ~20 age mostly 40-45, Good active fun crowd!) Event emails, contact Kevin <k_fitzpat @ yahoo. com> to be added
+Lincoln Park Young Professionals (LPYP). (mostly age 21-42) Social &. networking Events. lp-yp. com <lpyp @ juno. com> 312-642-5097 facebook. com/group.php?gid=38786013763
LincolnParkWineClub. com <contact @ LincolnParkWineClub. com> 773-687-0784
Naperville Bicycle Club (nbc)-see members.aol. com/clubnbc/ $16/yr to join see topica. com/lists/nbc/ or email nbc-subscribe @ topica. com
NW Suburban Young Adult Ministry (mostly age ~20-39) HolyFamilyParish. org & others in NW burb Catholic Church events though non-Catholics welcome. YamNW. org event emails Jeff Martin <jeff @ yamnw. org> cell 847-772-4186, Paul Jarzembowski <pjarzembowski @ dioceseofjoliet. org> 847.989.2848
+Meetin. org, Meetup. com If possible online (RSVP, see details, who's going, pics of host/es, cell #?). Free mbrship. Chgo/other area Social Group; various events/locations
Michigan State Univ Alumni of Chgo. All are welcome, often with Univ of Michigan Wolverine's. ChicagoSpartans. com <msuinfo @ chicagospartans. com> http://www.msuspartans. com/sports/m-footbl/sched/msu-m-footbl-sched.html
MyPeopleConnection. com Chgo social events & emails (& other major cities), Free mbrship. If possible online (RSVP ASAP, details & pics of host, cell #?)
Our Lady of the Wayside Parish College Social. Various socail events, contact Jim Papandrea <HolyFamilyAdultFaith @ RememberRome. com>. Based out of Our Lady of the Wayside Parish (Arlington Hts Rd, just N of Euclid Rd, ~4 miles N of I-90, Arlington Hts)
PPC Chgo Social Events. See groups.yahoo. com/group/fridgedoor_chicago ChicagoFourth. com Jeff Fuji <party_central @ sbcglobal. net> c312-925-6386
PlentyOfFish. com (~75 people. all 21+ welcome, mostly ~40-50) forums.plentyoffish. com/partythread39.aspx
Polish. org's; Amer Congress of IL (pacil. org) representing >1 mill IL Polish Amer's. See 'Polish' below, swschicago. org, PolishAmericanBusiness. com, polish.meetup. com
SasChicago. org. (singles 20-39) Social & Chgo. community Service. org. social events &. community service like wine tasting, dinning, whirly ball, happy hours, theatre, sports outings, tutoring & volunteer. Previously SACCSchicago. org
SinglesUpdate. com - Interactive mail list & Web site for to share upcoming events & gatherings in the Chicago area. <subscribe @ SinglesUpdate. com>
Single's Professional Society. (W burb singles all welcome, mostly ~45+) West burb Social events spssingles. com 24 hr Htln 630-837-7881, membership @ spssingles. com 312-431-5078
Single in the Suburbs. Event emails Pamela Beckman <Singleintheburbs @ aol. com> 630-415-2343
Southport Young Professionals (open to all, mostly age 21-39) Mix, mingle &. network. Event emails <spyp @ att. net>
StClementChurch. org Young Adults (mostly age 20-39) see Reg. Events; Young Adult Mass. Event emails,<tracy @ stclementchurch. org>. Happy Hour (4th Wed's, mostly age 20-39) 6-8 pm watch game, socialize. various locations; 11/28 $2.50 seasonal pints. Lincoln Station (billiards. 2432 N Lincoln Ave, Chgo. 1/2 blk NW of Fullerton & Halsted. 773-472-8100). Lizzy Hunt <lizzy_h6400 @ yahoo. com>. 2nd Act Adult Ministry; (mostly age 35+) people. committed to programs and events that focus on spirituality, social activities, adult education &. community outreach. Email list of events. stclementchurch. org/second_act.html, Judy Gross <judy @ stclementchurch. org> 773-281-0371 x42. SC (642 W Deming Pl, Lincoln Pk Chgo. Halsted-Fullerton E 2 blks-Orchard L/N 2 blks. 773-281-0371)
StEdmund. org/young_adults.htm (SEYA. 188 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park. 2 blks S of Lake St. E of Harlem. 708-848-4417) saintedmundyoungadults.blogspot. com subscribe via <stedmundsyoungadultgroup-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com>
St Julie Billiart Young Adults. St Julie Billiart Church (7388 W 159th St, Tinley Park. south side, 2 blks W of Harlem). Rachel <sjbyoungadultministry @ gmail. com, frartur @ stjulie. org>
St William Young Adults. Event emails Dan Krupa <DJKrupa @ aol. com>
Suburban Singles NW Chicago event emails. To subscribe email <nwchicago_singles @ hotmail. com> with "subscribe" in body
Swedish Heritage Social Club & related sites; Svithiod. org, ChicagoSwedes. org, SwedishAmericanMuseum. org (same as samac. org)
TechCocktail. com Social. ~600 young adult professionals. networking, socializing, tech. company demo's. $10 cover, cash bar. If possible, RSVP online. If full, you can get in if you show up on the early side. JohnBarleycorn. com (upstairs. 3524 N Clark St, Wrigleyville Chgo. 1 blk S of Addison)
TOP-FUN Chgo event emails. <Top-Fun-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com> archives at groups.yahoo. com/group/Top-Fun Dante Bacani <Top-Fun-owner @ yahoogroups. com>
Tri-City Singles. (~40 singles, mostly age 30-45) Social event emails for Batavia, Geneva & St Charles area. "Jackie Sacrey" <sacreyads @ covad. net> 630.262.8410
URChicago. com Email of Chicago bar parties signup at URChicago. com <urvip @ interaccess. com>
Voyage Young Adult Ministry. College age activities. Based out of Naperville St Peter & Paul Church (36 N Ellsworth, blks NE of downtown Nprvl). dontstopbelieving. org
WindyCityWineClub. com FREE Membership, signup online. <contact @ windycitywineclub. com> 773 687-0784
Young Chicago Lakefront. Social event emails <YoungChicago @ aol. com>
Young Nonprofit Professionals. network (YNPN). info, social & service event email signup at ynpnchicago. org
Young Professional YoPro. com; helping people. network, create new friends, opening new doors, find jobs & more.
*Your Event Hotline (YEH)-Free wkly Chgo area events email for meeting people or just getting out <yeh-owner @ yahoogroups. com> kfitz.webhop. net
Fast Dating Services SpeedNetworking. com Cupid. com
Mix2MatchInc. com (frequent) Various dates & locations. age 21+. 15-30 dates (email addr provided if a mutual interest). ~$30. 877-MIX-2006
3MinuteDating. com (frequent) Various dates & locations. age 21+. 15+ dates (email addr provided if a mutual interest). ~$25-50, adv 35% off w/ discount code "YEH35". Pre-registration required at 3MinuteDating. com . Frequent event emails & discounts <Warwick @ 3MinuteDating. com> 847 919 9444
8minuteDating. com Various ages & locations (email addr provided if a mutual interest). ~$29 adv, ~$34 door.
dateNminutes. com Party. network/Mingle with dozens of Chicago’s eligible bachelors & bachelorettes while nibbling. compliment appetizers & sipping delicious discounted cocktails. Bring business cards! ~$20 at door, ~$15 w/ RSVP toll free 866-453-DATE.
ExpressDater. com ~30 3 min dates (email addr provided if a mutual interest). All 6:25-9:30p. Signup online for event emails & discounts. Prices for these events only. YEH adv discount 'How'd you find out?' enter 'YEH-$10 off', else $35/adv, often $25, $50/door if avail (rare). 773-477-8520 "Paula Eisen" <paula @ expressdater. com>
Fastdater. com ~40-3 min dates (email addr provided if a mutual interest), all 7:30-9 pm. $40. Signup online, email Name & mention ~"Kevin Fitzpatrick/ Your Event Hotline (YEH) $5 off" to <info @ fastdater. com> 708-453-2049 wait list if sold out?
HurryDate. com 25-3 min dates (email addr provided if a mutual interest), drink specials, Dressy/Casual. Various Chgo Bars. See online. ~$35. Drink specials. URChicago. com 15-20% off code ur5637 or ur5748
LockAndKeyParties. com 6:30-9p. (mostly age 25-45) Relaxed, happy hour vibe encouraging mingling & socializing while you find the matching lock or key & if you wish, get another. No time limits or seating assignments. Meet whom YOU choose. Appetizers, drink special, prizes ie. Crunch fitness mbrshp & free Pre-Dating. com speed dating. $17 adv online w/ pay, discount code 'FITZ', $23 adv online w/o pay, $27 door if avail. <chicago @ lockandkeyparties. com>, Christan @ LockAndKeyParties. com 773-793-3909
Regular Events (event indicator at begining; * = Join us (if possible, verify), + = Key/recommended event, P=Plan Ahead . Always a fair chance of getting in late.)
+2030club. org Happy Hours. (~mnthly, mostly age 21-45) usually (7-10p no cover, drink specials), various locations. Benefits children in need, social event emails <2030club @ 2030club. org> htln 312-409-3454
+630singles. org 1st Fri (Great, fun active crowd! all welcome, mostly age 45+). 8:30p-1a. ArrowheadGolfClub. org Clubhouse (smoke-free. 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton. 1 mile W of Naperville Rd. 630-653-5800, 5802). ?630singles. org/630_FF.jpg? Event emails <singles630-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com> 630 hotline (24 hrs/day) 630-585-4127 groups.yahoo. com/group/singles630
Adler Planetarium 'Far Out Fridays' Benefit. (1st Fri's) 4:30-10 pm. Family-oriented for all ages, hands-on, interactive activities, fun w/ star-gazing, telescopes, Sky-Theater shows, astronomers discussions. Doane Observatory Mars viewing at times. $20; mbrs $5, child<4-17/senior 65+ $17, Student/Teacher $10. Family of 4 $60. AdlerPlanetarium. org & Astronomy Museum (1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chgo. 1 blk S of Roosevelt. 312-922-7827)
AmongFriends. net Social Benefit Parties (mnthly W,Th ~15-20th, ~70 ppl mostly age 45+) 6-8 pm free appetizers, drink specials. ~$1-2 cover. Various Schaumburg area locations; 2/17 TheLuckyMonk. com (prev Brass. 105 Hollywood Blvd, South Barrington. by Barrington & Central Roads near AMC Theatres. 847-898-0500). Event emails <terri @ martinjaysales. com>
Archie's Daily Specials $2 Hamms, $3 wells. 11a-2a (billiards. 2600 W Iowa Ave, Ukrainian Vlg Chgo. 2 blks N of Chgo Ave, 3 blks W of Western) MyOpenBar. com
+Art Institute After Work Office Party. (~500 sngls 30-45) 5:30-8:30p. (Qtrly, 3rd Th's) Band, food, cash bar, dancing, gallery walks, tours. $10 (prev $15, mbrs & their guests $10 join & 1 free). 111 S. Michigan Ave at Adams, Chgo. Free trolley rides from garages. 312-575-8000 (prev 312-443-3600?) artic.edu/aic/programs/afterdetails.html.
Bar1events. com; Hump Day Special (Wed's). 8p, $10 bucket of Bud/Light & Michelob Light (5-12oz bottles). ?Mon Special? (Mon's?) 7-11p any draft beer $2 (all night?), all eat hot dogs, chili $5. Duffy's Th's 8:30-9:30p. All you can drink any tap beer, wine, top shelf liquor, buffet. $15 (Validated parking ~20 yards N on Sheridan E side $3.50. 422 W Diversey Pkwy, just W of Sheridan. 773-549-9090). Durkin's (810 W Diversey & Halsted, Chgo. Free street parking S on Halsted. 773-525-2515). Lincoln Park area Multi-bar events/party emails <bar1events @ aol. com> 773-868-8073
Barnaby's Beer (tasting, 3rd Wed's) School. 8-10pm. Host Barnaby Strave of Three Floyd's Beer. 10 6-ounce samples,. info, food (extra). $20. Anything goes Dress code. TheGlobePub. com (1934 Irving Park Rd, Chicago. . 1/2 blk E of Damen & Lincoln 773-871-3757)
+BarRevu. com Social Party. (~2nd Th's, ~50 people, all age 21+ welcome, mostly ~35-45) ~7:30-11p+ Cash bar, drink specials, various locations; Event emails signup & Pic's online (BarRevu yahoo group not used) <Mc2712 @ aol. com, john @ barrevu. com, bartender @ barrevu. com> 312.409.0698
BBWsROCK (plus size. community & friends). BBWsRock @ webtv. net (John Michael Chopin) Hotline 847.381.1111, 630-947-7575 BBWSweetDreams @ aol. com bbwsweetsensations. com groups.yahoo. com/group/bbwsrock_newsletter groups.yahoo. com/group/bbwsrock BBWsRock FREE Social Mixer (1st Sat's) 8p-1a. often at HubCaps Bar, 4663 N. Ruby (25th St ~6 blks N of Irving/Rt 19), Schiller Park. No cover, Free darts & Jukebox. SuperDances! (3rd Sat's, plus size. community & friends, >200 people) Dance 8p-1a. often Pool Party midnight-3am. Changing rooms, extra towels & sauna available! Often at DoubleTree Club Hotel 920 E. NW Highway. Palatine. (Corner Rt 14 & Hwy 53). $7 both. Newbies Free. Rooms $69 any Fri-Sun (indoor pool) 847.359.6900
+Bear to Bull Investment Club. (1st Th's) 7 pm. Learn about stocks and investing. Naperville. RSVP for location 630-212-4663
'Before Cana' Singles Marriage Prep Dinner Discussion. (~3rd Fri) Mass 7:30p, 8p Pizza, drinks, 8:15p Speaker; Fr Anthony Jelinek. Singles spiritual to prepare for married life & guidance in dating. Private appointments avail. ~$5 donation appreciated. Marytown. com (~Shrine. 1600 W Park Ave/Rt 176, Libertyville. 3 mi's W of I-294. 847-367-7800). If possible RSVP Mark Kochis 847-398-1729
Black Rock Specials; Su $3 Bloody Marys, $1.50 Point cans, other days? BlackRockBar. com (3614 N Damen Ave, Chgo. 2 blks N of Addison. 773-348-4044). MyOpenBar. com
Bloody Mary, All-u-can-drink. TheRailBar. com Sun's Bar $7.75. 10:30am-3pm brunch (optional?) $20? 4709 N Damen Ave, Ravenswood Chgo. 773-878-9400
Bolingbrook Job Leads Club. (Wed's) 7:30-8:30 am. IHOP (194 S Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook. midwestleads. net 630-942-9496
Bon V Fr's Open Bar 9-10:30 pm DJs, no cover till 11pm say "Vibe is Right" at door. Bon V (1100 W Randolph St, West Loop Chgo. 312-829-4805). MyOpenBar. com
+BrewView. com Theatre. ($5 recent movies, free reality TV, other top shows. 20' TV screen, concert sound, 3 bars, table seating, drink specials. Casual dress. Vic Theatre. 3145 N Sheffield, Chgo. 2 blk W of Clark, 1/2 blk S of Belmont. limited street parking, pay lot across street. Red Line-Belmont stop, W 1 blk, then L. 773-929-6713).
BurwoodTap. com Su-Th $7 dom pitchers, Mo-Th 8-10 pm free
buffet wings, mostaccolli w/ sausage, mac & cheese, more (724 W Wrightwood,
Chicago. 1 blk E of Halsted, just N of Fullerton. 11pm-2am 773-525-2593)
Business. network International. (Th's?) 7-8:30 am. Exchange referrals & business ideas. IHOP (Butterfield & Naperville Rds, Wheaton. bnichicagoland. com <evadahm @ coachcatalyst. com> 630-369-9824
Catholic Alumni Club (CAC). (all singles welcome, mostly Catholic age ~40+) Dinner & Movie Night 7p (~last Sat's) various La Grange dinner locations; then nearby La Grange Theater. Marlene 708-450-8280. Mass & Brunch/Dinner (& movie? ~3rd Sun's) various Chgo area Catholic Churches. Meet in front of church/vestibule ~15 mins before Mass then brunch nearby. If possible, RSVP Marlene 708 788 3352. Social Dinner & Movie. (mnthly, eating optional) various locations. If possible, RSVP Marlene 708 788 3352. Catholic Singles Club though all singles 21-45 welcome at events. home.catholicweb. com/ChicagoCAC caci. org/cac <ChicagoCac @ gmail. com> 24 hr hotline (only feature events of month, can leave msg, checked) 708-450-8280
Celebrity (Fr's?) 9-10 pm free well drinks. Celebrity (trendy Bucktown lounge. 1856 W North Ave, Chgo. ~6 blks W of I-90 & Ashland, 8 blks E of Western. celebchicago. com 773-365-0091). Chi.MyOpenBar. com
+Cernan Earth & Space Center. Space, Sky & Incredible Music Lazer Show's F, S&S $7/$3.50 (child,senior & student). Triton College 2000 N 5th Ave River Grv. ~1/4 mi N of North Ave (W side). 2-for-1 coupon's often at www/triton.cc.il. us/cernan/cernan_home.html 708-456-0300, htln 708-583-3100
Charis Young Adult Speaker Series & Social (2 groups. 3rd Th, mostly age ~20-39) 7:15pm speaker, social/drinks after. various locations? St Teresa of Avila (1037 W Armitage, Chgo. 4 blks N of North Ave, 5 blks W of Halsted. St-Teresa. net StTeresaParish. org 773-528-6650). Volunteers needed <leigh.hartley @ chicagogsb.edu>. Event emails <StTeresaParish @ yahoo. com>. charisministries. org 773-508-3237
ChicagoCatholic. com Chicago Catholic event emails ChicagoCatholic. com <chicago_catholic @ yahoo. com>
Chicagoland Chamber of. commerce; Business After Business. (~3rd Th) 5-7p. Exclusive. networking event opportunity to exchange ideas, business cards & sales leads. Sponsor a table & display your products & services $150 (optional). Various locations (see online) $25 CCC mbrs, $40 non-mbrs ($5 off at signmeuponline. com/partners/ChicagoLandChamber, free if you buy membership there. If possible, RSVP Scott Issen or Kristen Nolan <knolan @ chicagolandchamber. org> 312-494-6709 chicagolandchamber. org/sub/event_calendar.asp
Chicago Historical Museum & 93 FM Wxrt. com. comEd Powers Play Chgo. (2nd Th, ?Jun-Sep?) 5:30-9pm Mingle, cocktails (1 free), gallery exhibits. Casual dress (jeans ok). DJ, bands. $20 door, $15 adv (thru 12n that day). ChicagoHistory. org Museum (1601 N Clark St, Chgo. N of North Ave. 312.642.4600)
Chicago Polish Happy Hour (PHH). (~last Fri's except Dec '09 is 12/18) ~8:30-11p.1st one tell hostess location. various Chgo locations voted on; 2/26 CafePrague. us (6710 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. 773-427-7587). groups.yahoo. com/group/PolishHappyHourChicago swschicago. org polishhappyhour. com
ChicagoSinglesMixers. com/Friends of Friends Martini After-work Party. (mnthly, mostly age ~45-60) ~6-10:30pm+ Wine & martini specials, appetizers, music. $4-6. Casual dress. Various Schaumburg area locations; No RSVP needed. Event emails Senny <senny @ FOFSingles. com> 773-929-6534
+ChicagoSportAndSocialClub. com (CSSC,Yng Adults ~21-39) (Often Bar Parties Fri's) No cover, food & drink specials, Casual dress, blue jeans ok. various locations; Sports leagues, parties & more. Event email signup online. <info or Chicago @ SportandSocialclubs. com> 312-335-9596
Chief O’Neill’s Inaugural Wine Dinner. (1st Wed's) 6:30 pm Reception (smoked salmon, Sauvignon Blanc), 7 pm dinner (Portobello Mushroom, cornish hen, wild rice, vegetables, trifle). 40 person limit. 5 wines, wine expert (Q&A), 5 course dinner (details online). $50/person. ChiefONeillsPub. com & Restaurant (exquisite, elegant upstairs. 3471 N Elston, Chgo. 2 blocks SE of Kedzie & Addison. RSVP 773-Ire-land)
+ChiTownSocialClub. com Chgo area event emails. Tues Movie Nights. ~9:40p. General Cinema City North 14 (2600 N Western Ave & Kennedy. 773-394-1601. free parking, free small popcorn, $5 movies all day & night. Be early to avoid lines). Summer Th Nite Beer Garden! 1st, grab tables & place glass upside down. Various Chgo Beer Gardens. groups.yahoo. com/group/ChiTownSocialClub <ctsocialclub @ yahoo. com>
Chris Bohlin's Thursday Night Bar Group. (Th's) 9p. Various Lincoln Park Bars. Chris Bohlin <cjbohlin @ hotmail. com> wkly. info thru GreatDoings
Christina's Place Bar We's & Su's 11am-4am $2 PBR bottles, $2 Guinness, $3 well drinks, Free Pool (3759 N Kedzie, Avondale Chgo http://www.myspace. com/christinasplacebar 773-463-1768). Chi.Myopenbar. com
Cleos Sa 8 pm free buffet, $3 Sapporo beer. CleosChicago. com (1935 W Chgo Ave, Ukrainian Vlg Chgo. 1 blk E of Damen. 312-243-5600). MyOpenBar. com
Comedy Over Coffee (1st Sat's) 7 pm. Female performers, free coffee, special deals on new & used books. $10 suggested donation. Kate the Great's Book Emporium (5550 N. Broadway, Edgewater Chgo. 773-561-1932)
Comedy, Open Mic Stand-up; Mon's 7:30p Sign-ups, 8:30p start. All ages. Best open-mic. comedy around. $3 draft, wells, $1 mini burgers,. come for veteran. comedians! Stay for trainwreck amateurs? MixBarChicago. com (2843 N Halsted St, Chgo. 1 blk N of Diversey. Pay parking lot 773-528-7569). Tue's& 1st Mon's 10:30p-1:30a. Free. Casual dress. Thyme Cafe (1540 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. 1/2 blk SE of North Ave & Damen. 773-227-1400). Wed's 8:30 pm. Coors Light bottles $2.50, $4 mention saw it on Yelp. com, else $7. FizzChicago. com Bar/Grill (upstairs. 3220 N Lincoln Ave, Chgo. 1/2 blk NW of Belmont & Ashland. 773-348-6000, -6088)
Computer Show/Sale (usually 1st Sun’s) 9:30a-3p Great Deals! Up to 80% off. ~$4. DuPage Co. Fairgrnds (2015 W Manchester,Wheaton. Rt 38/Roosevelt, btwn 53 & 59. follow signs) dugapecountyfair. org <dupagefair @ ameritech. net>. computerCentralShows. com 630-668-6636
Crossroads-Center. org (~monthly) Career Seminars. ~$35-$65. Based out of Old St Pat's. <crcinfo @ crossroads-center. org> 312.831.9350, 312.798.2346
+Danada Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. (Sun's) Enjoy 30 min ride through fields & woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve. 12n-3p. Danada Equestrian Center (3S501 Naperville Rd, S of Butterfield, N of Warrenville Rd, Wheaton. $5. 630-668-6012)
Dance lessons; Cadillac Ranch (Tue ladies night/line dance lessons 7:30-9p. $5. 1175 W Lake St/Rt 20, Bartlett. W of 59. aceplaces. com/ranch 630-830-7200). Wed's 6:30-7:30p Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Regaeton, free. 5-7p free buffet, $3 millers, $4 Apple martinis. $5 cover >6 pm, free w/ RSVP <eeguestlist @ yahoo. com>. BuzzTheClub. com (308 W Erie & Franklin, Chgo. 1 blk E of Orleans. 312-475-9800). Th's HotHouse. net 9 pm ChicagoSamba. com Band; 7-piece band w/ Midwest's most authentic Brazilian dance music. (31 E Balbo, Chgo. 1/2 blk E of State, 2 blks S of Congress. $10 cover ?after certain time?, food & drinks extra. Th dance lessons 312-362-9707). See also MayIHaveThisDance. com, Many More at BallroomChicago. com (ballroom.uchicago.edu), WillowbrookBallroom. com Dance Lessons; Ballroom Su 2-5:30p $12, Country M/Tu 7:30-9:30p $6, Salsa W 7:30-9p $8, Swing Su 6:30-7:30p $8 (no jeans or T-shoes, cash bar, non-dancers welcome. 8900 S Archer/ Rt 171, Willow Springs. SW of LaGrange Rd. 708-839-1000). Pasha Sat Free Salsa Lessons 10-11p $10 w/ RSVP stereoinc. net/RSVP/que_rico.html (642 N Clark, Chgo) americantangoinstitute. com chicagosalsacongress. com chitownswing. com genesisdance. com xdance. com chicagorebels. net swingncountry. org motowndance. com
EmeraldLoop. com (Su menu or $10 breakfast buffet 9 am-1 pm. Football specials; $2.75 pints, $1.50 mini-burger or chilli. 216 N Wabash Ave, Chgo. 312-263-0200)
Fastdater. com ~40-3 min dates (email addr provided if a mutual interest) often at JoesBar. com (940 W Weed. Chgo. 2 blks SW of North Ave & Halsted. 312-337-3486) $40. Signup online, email name, mention ~"Kevin Fitzpatrick/Your Event Hotline (YEH) $5 off" to <info @ fastdater. com> 708-453-2049 wait list if sold out?
Fieri. org/Chicago (Ital/Amer's ~21-39) Meeting & Social (~1st Wed's) 7-9pm. Various locations; Event emails via <ChicagoPres @ fieri. org, pia41269 @ yahoo. com>
Financial Principle Basics; WFG Open House; Tue's 7pm, Sat's 11am, Th's 7 pm (1.5hrs). How to get your money to work for you, instead of working for your money!!. network w/ our principals & associates. Business attire. WorldFinancialGroup. com (Tu&Sat's 600 Enterprise Dr #218, Oak Brook). If possible, RSVP to Jeannie White <JWhite173QT @ wfgmail. com> or <thewholeyou @ thewholeyou. net> 847.312.7044. E-seminars & more at wfg-online. com
Full Shilling Specials. We's 25-cent jumbo wings, $2.50 dom beer, $2 well cocktails, $3 Roaring Lion Energy cocktails (all night). Full Shilling Public House (3724 N Clark St, Wrigleyville Chgo. by Addison. 773-248-3330)
+StJosaphat. com FUNN committee (all welcome, mostly age 40+); NW Multi-Parish Happy Hour (Fri ~mnthly) ~6-9p. Schaumburg area. Mass & Brunch (1st Sun, after Old St Pat's 11:15 am Mass) ~1 pm various brunch loop locations. Naperville Multi-Parish Young Adult Happy Hour. (1st Fri's, ~20 ppl, mostly age ~21-39) usually 6-9p. Various bars. Kris Dulski <kdulski @ Calamos. com> 630.527.9608. Nprvl, Aurora, Lisle area Catholic churches event emails
Chgo Multi-Parish Happy Hour (2nd Fri’s, none Dec.~150 ppl mostly age ~21-45) 6-9p usually free food, drink specials, various Lincoln Park bars. Mass & Brunch. (2nd Sun's) 10a mass SJ (2311 N Southport & Belden, Chgo. 773.327.8955), 11am Summer hospitality in the garden (~30 mins) then brunch/social various locations. Restaurant Review/City Dining about the World Explore the world through food. 7pm drinks, 7:30pm dinner. Small bills cash only please, various place. Event emails & If possible RSVP 2 days in adv <funncommittee @ yahoo. com>. FUNN (Fellowship Under New Name) home.att. net/~jk-zentano htln 773-327-8955 x305. Multi-Parish events; St Clement's,St Michael,Holy Name,St Josaphat,Mt Carmel,St James,St Edna,St Emily,Our Lady of Wayside
+Ginger Creek. comm. Church; Singles Fri Night Live (1st Fr, ~&WillowCreek) 7 pm. Sun Service (Christian) 9am, 11am. Contemporary Christian rock music, dramas, casual atmosphere. GingerCreek. org (2850 Ginger Wood Pkwy, Aurora. ~Butterfield Rd/Rt56, E of Farnsworth/Kirk). 1st Sunday Singles. 7p-? Pool, cosmic bowling, darts, indoor volleyball, drink discount. North Beach, Downers Grove. Lou Costible 630-858-5999 x149. Sports event. info Phil Watson 630-406-7800
Good Time Charley Singles Dance. (Sun's, mostly mostly age ~45-60) 7 pm. 100's expected. $6 includes buffet, DJ. Free Dance Lessons 6:30-7:30p. Millennium Restaurant (8025 S Cass, S of Plainfield & 75th, Darien). gtcsingles. com
Goose Island Brewery; Free New Beer Tasting (Tue's) 6 pm. Tour & Tasting (Sun's) 3, 4:30pm. Tix $5 incl's Goose Island pint glass, 5 samplings. If possible, RSVP. GooseIsland. com (1800 N Clybourn Ave & Sheffield, Chgo. blks N of North Ave. Limitted parking/lot. <MotherGoose @ gooseisland. com> 312-915-0071)
GreatDoings. com/subscribe Chgo's most. informed guide to charity, culture & cocktails. Gala, wine tasting events & more; good social resource for 30+ crowd
H3events. com; Fri's 6-9pm $10 unlimited Bud/Bud light drafts, well drinks, pizza, quesadillas, chips/salsa, $5 Jaegerbombs, >9pm $1.50 dom drafts. Union Tavern (2858 N Halsted, Chgo. 1.5 blks N of Diversey). Th's 6-9p. Cash bar or $10 incl's dom draft, well drinks, food buffet, DJ or live music & dancing. MixBarChicago. com (prev Crush. 2843 N Halsted St, Chgo. 1 blk N of Diversey. Pay parking lot 773-528-7569). Bar party event emails Lisa Hogan <h3events @ hotmail. com> 773-968-3205
+HolyFamilyParish. org; Volleyball Social (Wed's, age 18-39) 7-9p. come to play or just be social. Lockers & showers avail. Free. HF Gym. Sports &/or Social Nights (~ea other Th) 7-9pm. Softball Outdoors (weather permitting) else Games Night Indoors. HF Gym Pathways Speaker Night. (monthly, all singles welcome, mostly age ~45+) 7-9pm. Coffee, soda & refreshments. Cathi 847-854-0623. Prayer Group. 7-9p. (last Tue's) (age 18-39) 847-359-0042 x125. Pathways Bible Study. (2nd & 4th Sun's) 10:30a-12n. Explore the Old Testament w/ facilitator Kevin Mondlach (847-826-9609). See also Knights of Columbus Breakfast Cafe to join others (last Sun's) 8:30a-1p. All welcome. At HF church. All you can eat scrambled eggs, waffles, pancakes, french toast sticks, ham carving station, sausage, bacon, corn beef hash, hash browns, fresh fruit, donut holes, juices, flavored coffee, hot cider, cream puffs, biscuits, gravy. Adults ~$8, seniors ~$5, kids ~$3, <5 yrs free, family (2 adults, 3+ kids) $20. RSVP avail. for 8+ (optional) 847-520-9002 or 847-459-6220. Join Pathways (age mostly 45+, thou all singles welcome) <= breakfast, seek red baloon; Mass, Dinner, Social. (2nd Sat's) 4:30p mass, ~5:45p social usually at HF $5. If possible, RSVP ASAP or for Event emails <pathwayscalendar @ sbcglobal. net>). Mass 11am & Breakfast 12n jkjarczyk @ aol. com). Also Join Pathways for 1st Friday Night Movie. (1st Fri's) Meet 6:30p New Location Starbucks (Streets of Woodfield 601 Martingale Rd, Schaumburg) then movie doors down. Starbucks (125 S Hough/Barrington Rd/Rt 59 & Main St/Lake-Cook Rd, downtown Barrington. E side, N of I-90), Kevin Brown 847-358-6036. See also, 'Young Adult Masses & Socials'. HF (2515 Palatine Rd, Inverness. btwn Roselle & Barrington Rds. Volunteers needed. 847-359-0042 x125. groups.yahoo. com/group/HF-YAM).
+HolyNameCathedral. org Church Mass 11a & Meal 12n (2nd Sun's). Meet 15 mins before mass & after at courtyard Statue of Mary. Various contacts; general Lisa 312-342-9110. Coffee in the Courtyard (Su's or 2nd Su's?) after morning Masses. Volunteers needed. Mom's Group socializing, outings. Julie Sherman <chicago_city7 @ hotmail. com>. HNC (735 N State & Chgo Ave, Chgo. Event emails <youngadults @ holynamecathedral. org> 312-787-8040). facebook. com/group.php?gid=30430259332
Horseshoe (Tu's?) 25 cent Beers. 9p-2a $0.25 Bud/Light drafts, live band. Horseshoe (4115 N Lincoln Ave, North Center Chgo. 773-549-9292). MyOpenBar. com
iCompass. org (prev Charis2, montlhy, mostly age 35+) Various speakers/locations. $10 suggested donation? Catholic adult faith formation of spiritual growth w/ scripture study, retreats, talks, service events, movie nights, socials & more. Fr Michael Sparough. charisministries. org 773-508-3237
+Jazzin' at the Shedd. (Smr Th's mid Jun thru Aug) 5-10p. Live jazz, cocktails, child activities. $10, senior/child 3-11 $8 (yngr free?), mbrs free, Oceanarium & Wild Reef +$6 (closes 8pm). SheddAquarium. org (1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chgo. 312-986-2288)
JDfun. com; Parties, Ethnic Dining (~$13-$50), Movie Club, Cycling, Skiing, Volleyball, Golf, Couples Dining, Happy hours. Various Chicagoland locations; Free membership, ~500 members. Post your non-profit events! Jonathan Durston <jdurston @ yahoo. com> c708-224-5590
Karaoke & Open bar (good. combo :) Wed's 8:30p meet, 9-10pm open bar (draft beer, house wine, wells), then beer $3, wells $4, specialties $5. No cover. SpotChicago. com (upstairs. 4437 N Broadway, Sheridan, Montrose, Chgo. <TheSpot @ WhereToBeChicago. com> 773-728-8933). Yelp. com MyOpenBar. com
+KaneCountyFleaMarket. com (1st Sun & preceeding Sat, ea. mo yr round), indoors & outdoors, dress appropriately. $5 Sat 1-5, Sun 7-4 at KaneCountyFair. com Grounds (525 S Randall Rd, S of Rt 64/North Ave, N of Rt38/Roosevelt/Lincoln Hwy, St Charles. 630-584-6926). 630-377-2252
Kelly’s Pub (Tu's $1.50 Bud/Lights, $1 burgers w/ fries. 949 W Webster, Chgo 2 blks S of Fullerton Line stop, just E of Sheffield. 773-281-0656)
Kitschn. com Cocktail Lounge. (menu most ~$8, daily $2 PBR, M-Fr free chips & salsa, Fr 4:30-6:30p Free Happy Hour Buffet. 600 W Chicago Ave, Chgo. Lots of free meters >6p, $3 validation valet parking. 312-644-1500, ?no specials? at Roscoe & Damen)
+Kline Creek Farm (various events, yr Rnd) Authentic 1890's living-history farm, volunteers needed. 1N600 County Farm Rd, Winfield. DuPageForest. com 630-933-7681
KuisineKonnections. com Socials & Dinner ~$35 & other events. Casual Attire. Event emails <email @ kuisinekonnections. com> 708-802-1000 x2
LePassage Fr's? Stimulus Friday's 10-11p private cocktail reception. RSVP (required) <lpinfo @ lepassage. com>. LePassage tv (937 N Rush/1 E Oak, Chgo. 5 blks N of Chgo Ave, 2 blks W of Michigan Ave. 312-255-1221, 312-255-0022). Chi.MyOpenBar. com
+LincolnParkSkiClub. org (LPSC, all age 21+ welcome, mostly ~30-45); All welcome! Meeting/Social (Oct-May 1st & 3rd Tue's) ?Food & drink specials? JohnBarleycorn. com (back room. 658 W Belden/2300 N Lincoln, Chgo. Lincoln Pk, 2 blks S of Fullerton, 2 blks E of Halsted. $6 parking w/ validation at Children Hospital 1/2 blk NW. 773-348-8899). Bar on the Month Happy Hour. (~Th/Fr's Jun-Sept) various Chgo area bars. 7:30-9:30p various Chgo area bars. All welcome! Ski & Social Club <lpscsocial @ lincolnparkskiclub. org, social @ lincolnparkskiclub. org>
Living Hope Church Young Adult Singles; (non-denominational, christian, singles age 30+). Coffee, Dinner & Band (3rd Fri's) Meet 7pm at Starbucks (100 S NW Hwy, Park Ridge. 1 blk S of Touhy, ~15 blks W of Harlem. 847-692-0435), then nearby Dinner (& maybe band) nearby. If possible, RSVP Rich 847-534-9597 1-2 days adv. Service 5p, Bible Study & Prayer 7p. (2nd & 4th Sat's). LHC (777 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Vlg. I-290-I-90 W-Meacham N~4 blks. LHConline. org 847-985-6446). Social event emails <BoundlessHope777 @ aol. com>
LakeShore Ski & Social Club. (3rd Wed's Jun-Aug, else also 1st Wed's) 7-9 pm. ChiefONeillsPub. com & Restaurant (back room, sign on doors. 3471 N Elston, Chgo. 2 blocks SE of Kedzie & Addison. RSVP 773-Ire-land) lssc. org. info @ lssc. org, membership @ lssc. org 773-473-5263
Match. com Silent Dating. (Thur's, age 25-45) 6-8 pm. Ok, you can still flirt (Silently? ha ha). Interested in someone? Jot down a note, first name & # from name tag & turn in at check in table, then pickup your messages. Dress to impress! Minx (night club/European café. 111 W Hubbard, River North Chgo. 312-828-9000). Register online Mbrs $5, non-mbrs & door $20. 50% off with free 7-day trial. chicago.matchlive. com/subscribe/join.asp
+Maxwell Street Flea Market. New Location! Sundays, year round. 7-3 pm. New & used bargains, food & entertainment. DesPlaines (Roosevelt-Harrison), Chgo. (Prev Canal St & Roosevelt, Chgo). 312-744-9088
McDunnas. com (sports on Large HD TV's, more discounts w/ email singup. Mo 1/2 off All Liquor, Burger w/ Fries $5, Tu $2 all Buds, Pulled Pork Sandwich wf $5, We $1 dom drafts, Chgo Beefer wf $5, Th $4 glass wine, $2 all Buds, 12" Pizza & Bud light pitcher $10/2+ppl, Fr $4 Donkey Punch Shots, $2 PBR, Cheesy Panini wf $5, Sa $3 dom bottles, $4 Donkey Punch Shots, Su $5 dom pitchers. 1505 W Fullerton Ave, Lincoln Park Chgo. 773-929-0924)
+McFaddensChicago. com Saloon & Restaraunt (Su's $13 Miller Lt bckts, $3 wells & Jager Bomb, 1/2 price appetizers, Mo $2 Bud lite draft, $3 import draft, $3 Stoli drinks, 5p+ $1 burgers, Tu $2 Coronas, $4 Margaritas, $1 tacos, We $1 PBR/Miller High Life cans, $2 well drinks, $3 shots, 25c wings, Th $3 Blue Moon draft, $3 Coors light bottles, $5 Martini's, 1/2 price wraps, Th, Fr 6-8p $10 dom drafts, ?buffet? RSVP required? 1206 N State Pkwy, Chgo. Just N of & Division. <kristi @ mcfaddenschicago. com> 312-475-9450)
Meetup. com; Depression Group (1st Tu & 3rd We) 7 pm. No therapy/pressure, great food, conversation, friendly group trying to break the cycle of isolation depression creates. Talk to other who understand w/out need to act or explain myself usually? GooseIsland. com Brewery (1800 N Clybourn Ave & Sheffield, Chgo. blks N of North Ave. Limitted parking/lot. 312-915-0071) or Ann Sather (929 W Belmont, Chgo. 2 blks W of Halsted & Clark. 773-348-2378). Meetup. com; Various Topic Groups & locations Chgo, us (& beyond?). If possible, RSVP online
Midwest Adventurer Travelers Society Dinner Social (~3rd Th's) 7p drinks, 7:30p dinner till ~9 pm various locations. information/RSVP travel.meetup. com/515/calendar/5180028. Meeting/Social (2nd Tue's) 6:30pm Social (dinner optional), 7:15pm Announcements, 7:30 pm Presentation, 8-10:30 pm Social. Giordano’s (back room. 815 W Van Buren & Halsted, Chgo. S end of Greek Town, 1 blk N of I-290/Congress. 312-421-1221). Email subscribe online MidWestATS. org
MixBar Special. Tu $10 incl's bottled beer, well drinks, buffet. 7-10pm or 10p-1a. MixBarChicago. com (prev Crush. 2843 N Halsted St, Chgo. 1 blk N of Diversey. Pay parking lot 773-528-7569). MyOpenBar. com
+Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) First Fri & often Join Meetin. org (1st Fri's, ~500 mstly sngls ~30-45) 6-10p. Art, free appetizers, cash bar, band, exhibits;. biz/casual dress. $14 door, mbrs $7, $10 adv online by 3pm or 312-397-4010. After Hrs Party various locations. Free Tue's on the Terrace. Outdoor dining overlooking Lake w/ jazz, picnic on sculpture garden lawn, farmer's market out front (till 6 pm), view exhibits, jazz 5:30pm+. Indoors if rain. McaChicago. org (Tu Free. 220 E Chgo Ave, Chgo. 1 blk E of Michigan. 312-280-2660). often Join Meetin. org (check online) If possible online (RSVP ASAP, details & pics of host, cell #?). Free Social Group
+NavyPier. com; Bands (nghtly?), Fireworks (~Mem-LaborDay) W's 9:30p, Sat's 10:15p (<= discount parking coupon online. 600 E Grand & the Lake, Chgo. Free loop area trolley. 312-595-Pier/7437)
Network @ N9NE (1st Wed's). 5-7 pm Wine, featured cocktails & hors d'oeuvres while mingling with fellow business professionals!. information table provided for. companies to distribute their print materials & limited tables for. companies to showcase their business. RSVP # of guests to <tricia @ 9groupchicago. com> 312-575-9900. N9ne. com Steakhouse & Ghostbar (440 W Randolph, Chgo)
NewHorizons2. com Meeting, Social & Dance Lessons. (1st & 3rd Tu's, all welcome, mostly age 45-55) 6 pm meeting & speaker; bring dish to share, board games, drinks. 7:30p lessons in nearby building, open dance 8:30-10:30p. $6, mbrs $4. Now at First Church of Lombard (220 S Main St, Lombard. I-355-Rt 38/Roosevelt Rd East past Finley Rd to Lombard Main St, White Castle/Jewel L/N 1-1/2 mi by Dairy Queen). Bike & Dine (~Th's) 6:15 pm meet Wheaton Metra Parking lot (SW corner of Liberty & Carleton. I-88-Winfield R/N Rt 38 R/E-CarletonL/N ~2 blk-end). 3 directions/distances then dinner nearby. If possible, RSVP Christine Tani 630-240-4032, Linda Huguet 630-978-9794, Karen Grabski 630-393-3226. DuPage based support & social group, though all welcome. Email signup online
?Nick's Fishmarket after-work party. Tu-Sa. Piano player &. compl. appetzrs (weekday cocktail hrs). 2 S Dearborn (1 First National Plaza) Chgo Loop.
+ OldStPats. org Events; (Great Events & crowds. see also Reg events; Young Adult Mass). See also Young Adult Mass & Socials. facebook. com/group.php?gid=25928571472 . 1st Fri Club of Chgo. (Oct-May, ~200 people) 12n-1:15p. Inter-generational lunch & speaker connecting work, faith, current issues. $30 (dressy). Union League Club (65 W Jackson Blvd, Chgo). RSVP by 12n Thur. 312-466-9610. Request young adults table (age 20-39) 312-466-9473, 312-280-2624, 773-774-5250. <FFCC @ firstfridayclubchicago. org> ulcc. org oldstpats. org FirstFridayClubChicago. org Fr Cusick & Kate DeVries Young Adult Ministry Talk. (2nd Wed's) 9-10a Radio 820 AM or download from yamchicago. org. Greater Chicago Food Depository Volunteering. (2nd Sat & Th's 9a-12n) Help sort & package food for the needy. Mary Beth 630-655-9447, Suzanne Osetek <skosetek @ . comcast. net>. Connections (3rd Sun's, ~50 people, all welcome, mostly age 30+) 5p mass, 6p Social. $5 donation. OSP's (church hall. 700 W Adams & DesPlaines, Chgo). oldstpats. org/life-cycle/connections . Volunteers needed; <OSPconnections-owner @ yahoogroups. com>. Encore Life cycle group to serve spiritual & social needs (mostly age 50+) & to help the. community. yamchicago. org <yam @ yamchicago. org> 312-648-1021
OldTown Pub. Tu's Free. comedy 8:30p & Karaoke 11p & often Join NewInTown.Meetup. com. Ask bartender for Mgr Christian. 1/2 off burgers, $3 Miller lite, $7 some Martinis. OldTown Pub (1339 N Wells, OldTown Chgo. 2 blks S of North Ave. 312-266-6789). newintown.meetup. com/581
Open Mic Night & often Join Our Own Katie Callaghan. Wed's 8p BallyDoylePub. com (if band, ~$5 cover after 7 pm. Irish Pub/Restrnt. 5127 Main, downtown Downers Grove Main, S of Odgen/Rt 34)
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Mass 5:30p & Dinner Social 6:30p. (2nd Sa's, ~20 peoplemostly age ~45+) Meet in Lobby before & after Mass, dinner at Various area locations; If possible, RSVP Margaret Pinas 630-852-3303. Our Lady of Mount Carmel (8404 Cass Ave, Darien. I-55-Cass Ave N-first stop light L/W, L, R)
PiccadillySkiClub. com (PSC) Meeting/Social. (~1st & 3rd Th's Aug-Apr, 1st Th's May-Jul, all 21+ welcome, age mostly ~40+) 7p, private Rm. Ski trips & social events. Non-skiers & Non-members welcome. New Location Emmett’s Ale House (5200 Main St, Downers Grove). Freq Happy Hrs ~6pm. Poli Garza <pg_2snowdown @ sbcglobal. net>
Pontiac Cafe. Su's Bar Honky Tonk Bingo, Minlge & Drink & maybe Join Meetin. org 7:30 pm no cover, bingo, drink specials, band. If possible online (RSVP, see details, who's going, pics of host, cell #?). Pontiac Cafe/Bar (1531 N Damen, Chgo. 1 blk S of North Ave 773-252-7767). Meetin. org Free Social Group
PlanB Bar Special. Th's? All night, $1 Bud lights, $2 well drinks & house shots, $3 bombs & house vodka, $2 Coney Island hot dogs, DJ, no cover. PlanB-chicago. com Club (1635 N Milwaukee Ave, Wicker Park Chgo. 773-252-2680). MyOpenBar. com
+'Play the Field' After Work Party. (~4rd Th's) 6-11 pm. Age 21+. Bands, Outside weather permitting. Mix culture w/ cocktails, Exhibits. Some of the nation’s top live bands. Cash bar. $15 adv URchicago. com incl's 1 drink, $20 door. fieldmuseum. org or 866-FIELD-03 (groups 10+ $10 ea). 312-665-7600
Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults (Multi Parish). (age 21-39); St Ben's Meeting (~4th Sun's, none May'08, 6:30 mass) 7:30 pm various locations. Bowling (Mon's Nov thru Feb) 7:30 pm. $4/game, $3 shoes, beers ~$3. Lincoln Square Lanes (4874 N Lincoln Ave & Western, Chgo. 1 blk N of Lawrence, by McDonald's, above Ace Hardware, can park in Ace lot. 773-561-5191). Emily Bernard <emargaretbernard @ yahoo. com> 773.620.8751 <4:30pm. Queen of Angels Meeting/Social (1st Wed) 7:30p. Parish Center (Confr Rm 1, Flr 2. 4412 N Western Ave & Montrose, Chgo). St Benedict, St Matthias, Queen of Angels, Transfiguration & Our Lady of Lourdes Parishes (all Irving & Western Chgo area). Event emails <RCYA @ stbenedict. org>. RCYAchicago. org
Ravinia (Jun-Sept) If sold out easy to get ~10-20 tickets from people by main entrance (let me know & I'll get if going). Main parking lot ($20 pop/jazz, $10 classical concerts, Free for Martin Theatre, Kraft Kids Concerts, dance). Don't take Lake/Cook Rd! (many have arrived hours after start due to traffic) take I-294 N-Willow/Palantine E/R- Pfingsten N/L-Dundee E/R-Hohlfelder (light) L & park before end/Westley Rd, ~20 min walk N on Green Bay see maps.google. com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=5378709184243205105,42.156690,-87.774960&saddr=42.144553,-87.774947&daddr=St+Johns+Ave+%4042.156690,+-87.774960&mra=mi&mrsp=0,1&sz=16&doflg=ptm&sll=42.147114,-87.774625&sspn=0.007684,0.018711&ie=UTF8&ll=42.151219,-87.771792&spn=0.015367,0.037422&z=15 (avoid busses often ~1hr+ wait after to get on) if you want bus, goto end/Westley Rd R-Green Bay N/L (often backed up really bad!)-Lake/Cook R-Sheridan L-end/downtown train station (shuttle from there) R,L,R-park School back lot. Begining of season, avoid ticket line, save w/ Ravinia dollars at gate <~7/9 (25 for $20, for parking & admission). Carpool? confirm. Bring food, cooler, drinks, (alcohol ok), tarp (if rain?), no grills, bug spray never needed (just walk to/from). Ravinia. org (200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park. 312-RAV-INIA)
Relax Lounge Specials; Su $2.50 Bloody Marys, $1 PBR, all day & night, other days? Relax Lounge (1450 W Chicago Ave, Chgo. 1 blk E of Ashland. 312-666-6006). MyOpenBar. com
RiverNorthAssociation. com Business Social (~3rd Wed). various locations, price (often free); If possible, RSVP & event emails <fannie @ rivernorthassociation. com>
Riverwalk Singles Dinner & Mixer. 6 pm. Monthly. River Place Apartment Clubhouse 509 Aurora Ave., Naperville. 630-415-2016
SasChicago. org Open Volleyball. (Wed's, singles 20-39) 7:30-9:30p Gill Park (indoor, all levels) by Sheridan Red line. $3. Social & Chgo. community Svc. org. social events &. community svc like wine tasting, dinning, whirly ball, happy hours, theatre, sports outings, tutoring & volunteer. Prev SACCSchicago. org
SaintHubert. org New Beginnings; Mtg, Spkr, Social. (Mo's except holidays, all welcome, mostly age ~45+ divorced, widowed, seperated) 7 pm. $3 donation, 1st time free. St Matthews Church Hughes Center (1001 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg. Just E of Meacham & I-290. 847-891-1220). 24 hr hotline 847-622-4342. Event emails <NBSinglesHE-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com>, <NBSinglesHE-owner @ yahoogroups. com>
+Sanctuary Ski & Social Club Meeting/Party. (all age 21+ welcome, mostly 35-50) 8p. All welcome for fun & outdoor activities. Non-skiers & Non-members welcome. New Location/Day 1st & 3rd Wed's. Cabana Charlie's Tiki Bar & Grill (No cover. 6315 Rt 53, Woodridge. by Cinemark Seven Bridges Theater). Event emails signup online SkiSanctuary. org <SkiSanctuary @ hotmail. com>
Sheffield's. comedy Showcase (2nd, 3rd, 4th, last Wed's). 8 pm. $5. SheffieldsChicago. com Bar (backroom? daily $2 cans, $2.50 pints, $9 ptchrs W $3.50 pints. 3258 N Sheffield, Chgo. 1/2 blk N of Belmont, 4 blks S of Addison, 3 blks W of Halsted.1 blk S of brown/red-line Belmont stop. 773-281-4989). Metromix. com
+SkandoChicago. com CANCELLED TILL FURTHER NOTICE (2nd & 4th Wed's, age 20-49) 7-11 pm. food & drink specials. CansBar. com & Canteen (Casual dress. 1640 N Damen Ave, Chgo. 1 blk N of Milwaukee & North Ave. 773.227.2277). Free. Scandinavian Social Club. All welcome. Event email signup online
?Skyline Social Happy Hour. (Thur's) 5 pm. Free drinks & Hors d'oeurves. Skyline Century of Progress (182 W Lake St & Wells, downtown Chgo. SkylineCenturyofProgress. com 312.541.9230) lp-yp. com/img/skyline/skyline_flyer.jpg
Society of Young Polish Professionals (SYPP, ~2nd Th's). Meeting, Social &. networking opportunities to young professionals of Polish heritage or interested in the Polish Culture. Promote Polish-American viewpoints in Chgo's social, cultural and political. communities. Various locations; syppchicago. org/ <syppchicago @ syppchicago. org> prev yahoogroup was removed.
Spy Bar Open Bar (Th-Sat's) 10-11pm open bar. SpyBarChicago. com (646 N Franklin St & Ontario, Chgo. 312-587-8779). chi.myopenbar. com
St Charles Singles Dances. (age ~45+) 2nd & 4th Mon's 7 pm. St Charles Place (Rt 64 ~6 blks W of Kirk). Dress code; business casual/dressy.
St Matthew's Church Young Adult Game Night. (~1st Sun's, age ~18-40) 6-10pm. Bring games, drinks & snacks to share. Pizza will be ordered (optional, extra). If possible, bring a non perishable food item for St Vincent DePaul food pantry. St Matthew's (1555 Glen Ellyn Rd, Glendale Hts. 630-469-6300) <abbaministry @ aol. com> cell 630-408-1573
St Raymond's Church Young Adults Social Group. (age 20-39, single or married) Monthly Meeting (5:30p). Pizza & Pop provided. If possible RSVP "Mrs Nancy Bayci" <nbayci @ dioceseofjoliet. org> 815-254-7556. SR Church (604 N Raynor Ave, Joliet. Corner of Douglas St & Raynor Ave. 815-555-1212). Event emails "Jerry Linich" <jafan43 @ hotmail. com> 815-353-8288) straymond. net home.attbi. com/~st-rays-ya straysyouth @ aol. com
St Thomas the Apostle/Jobs Ministry Meeting. (most Fri's unless Thur PM meeting night before, check online) email listserve (have to attend meeting before you can signup). St Thomas the Apostle Church (1500 Brookdale Rd, Naperville. stapostle. org 630-355-8980). WorkMinistry. com/fbogroups/il/stthomas Deacon Jim Breen <jimb4853 @ yahoo. com>
South Loop Singles Happy Hour. 6-8p. (ea other Mon, singles age 30-49) $5 cover, free appetizers, drink specials; If possible, RSVP "Irene Espinosa" <southloopfun @ yahoo. com>. Butcher's Dog (649 S Clark, Chgo. 1.5 blks S of Congress/I-290. 312-922-6922)
SuburbanCatholicSingles.blogspot. com Planning Meeting (1st Mo's, Catholic Singles Socials age ~35-55) 7 pm StLouiseDeMarillac. com School (Trinity Room. enter parking lot from Raymond Ave, use evening activities entrance. 125 Harrison, LaGrange Park 708- 352-2202) Jennifer Balanoff <SinglesAdmin @ gmail. com> 708-205 -2090
ThunderbirdSingles. com Dance. (~600 people,age~45+) 7p.Live band, DJ.buffet? LamirageChicago. com (3223 Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows. 3 blks E of Rt 53. just N of I-90. 847.222.1222) <singlesnet @ . comcast. net>, <Thndrbrd10 @ aol. com>,24 hr htln 847-604-3446,vc 847-604-1199
Th Night Club (TNC, ea other Th) 9 pm Various locations. started by Howard Fishman 10/25/86 at Local Option (1102 W Webster Lincoln Pk, Chgo) see GreatDoings. com or chicagofourth. com/FridgeDoor/Fridgedoor.htm <hfishman @ ix. netcom. com>
+Tivoli, Historic Downers Grove Theatre, Join YEH? for Movie then Ballydoyle Irish bar nearby. (~Th's, ~10 people) 7pm. $3. Popcorn/soda ~$3 ea,free refills. If possible, RSVP. Meet at concessions till actual movie start (seek napkin hanging from hand), text my cell 630-930-2558 or join ~2/3s way down center isle #3 (watch for me on popcorn refills :) Historic DG Tivoli (One of 1st 'talkies' 1928, gold leaf paint. One of few remaining full screen theatres. 5021 Highland Ave, downtown 1 blk E of DG Main, just N of RR trks, S of Ogden/Rt 34, N of 55th St. freq email discounts & freebies classiccinemas. com 630-968-0219, vc-1600?). Join ~9p BallyDoylePub. com (if band, ~$5 cover after 7 pm. Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5127 Main St, downtown DG Main, S of Odgen/Rt 34. 630-969-0600)
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. Theatrical performance satires an Italian-Amer. Wedding & reception w/ audience input, drinks, dinner & dancing. Pipers Alley (230 W North Ave, Chgo). W-Th 7:30p; Fri 8p; Sat 5, 9p; Sun 5p; $49-$65. (I didn't like, so use=>) 2-for-1 W,Th or Sun? at tonyntina. com 312-664-8844 or thru GoldStar. com emails
+Two Way Street Coffee House. Fri's 8:45p, open 7:30p. usually Folk Music. $3 donation. 1047 Curtiss St, downtown Downers Grove. S of Library. 630-969-9720 TwoWayStreet. org Broadcast on DG Cable Ch 6 Mon 7:30 pm.
Uncle Fatty's; Wed's 7 pm $2 dom beers, $2 wells, $5 O-bombs, $6 fish bowls. $5 cover, live band karaoke 8-10 pm. $5 cover. Sa's 12n-2pm $10 All-You-Can-Eat Pizza & Drinks, bags, flip cup, beer pong. UncleFatty. com Rum Resort (2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chgo. 773-477-3661). Chi.MyOpenBar. com
Uptown Poetry Slam (Su's). Seats fill by 7pm open mike poetry, 8p featured act, 9p SLAM. competition. $6 cover. Green Mill Lounge (Al Capone prohibition era speakeasy. 4802 N Broadway St & Lawrence Ave, Chgo. 6 blks E of Ashland, 5 blks W of LSD, N of Irving & Montrose. Free parking. 773-878-5552)
+Volleyball: All Open Gym (age 20's-30's). Riverwoods School. Wed's 7-9:30p. $3. Naper Blvd (E. side) S. of 83rd. Naperville. Sun's 1-3 pm. $2. Rt 59-Deihl E-Raymond S/R corner of Redfield. {Naperville Pk Dist.} Eola. community Center. Mon & Thur's 6:30-9:30 p.m. NW corner of Eola & Ogden/Rt 34. $2-4. Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Tues's OLMC Gym 690 W Belmont, East of Clark. Chgo. mt-carmel. org Laura 773-665-7529. St Joan of Arc. Thur's (summer). 7-9p. 820 Division St, Lisle (center bldg, straight back). Rio Bravo ~9-10:30p. Holy Name Cathedral Church Mon's ~6-9 pm. Parish center gym. All levels. In summer Oak St Beach, Chgo else HNC (735 N State & Chgo Ave, Chgo. Event emails <youngadults @ holynamecathedral. org> 312-787-8040). Shelly <scumming @ medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu> 312-913-9771. St Edna Catholic Church. (Wed's-11/17) 6:30-9pm. Beg & Intemediate. League? At St Edna Catholic Church (2525 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights. 847-398-3362) <yamnw_volleyball @ yahoo. com>
+Wallyball (Open Gym) at Schaumburg Tennis+. Fri's 6-9p. 3 courts, food & spirits. Ask for wallyball. $4 residents, $5 non. Incl's locker, shower. 1416 N Payne Rd (W of Ikea) 847-884-0678.
+WalterPaytonsRoundhouse. com Restaurant & Micro-brew: Bands 9:30p-1a. Oldest existing limestone railroad roundhouse in nation, historic landmark built in 1856 for building & repairing train cars. Due to the auto, rail service declined, it closed in 1974, lay dormant & deteriorated till Payton bought & restored it in 1995. 205 N Broadway, Downtown Aurora. Rt 25 btwn Rt 56/Butterfield & New York. $3-7 cover >8p, free parking lot. If full, SE of Hotel by street & RR tracks. {630-264-BREW, 630-892-0034 americasbrewpub. com}
West Suburban. networking Group. (Th's?) 7:30-8:30 am. Increase business referrals & presentations by members. Ron Vivoli 630-514-9655
WestTownChamber. org of. commerce (WTCC). networking Event. (3rd Th) 6-8p. Free drink, munchies & mingling. Various locations. Th Oct 19 Chicago Avenue Salon (1941 W Chicago Ave, Chgo), usually mbrs free, else $5 donation. If possible, RSVP (not needed) "Kara Salgado" <info @ westtownchamber. org>, <westtowncommerce @ ameritech. net> 312-850-9390
+WillowCreek. org. community Church. Services; (Christian, non-denomination) Wed 7:30p. Th 7p. Sat 6p. Sun 9, 11:15a. Single Adult Ministry (SAM) Groups; speaker, discussion & socials (ea ~120 people); Highlights Group (all welcome, mostly age 45+); Speaker & Social (~ea other Fr). 7:30-9:30p WC Rm 160. George Manthey <gamanthey @ ameritech. net>. Axis (age 18-29) Sat's 7p & Sun 11:15a Activity Center (W side of campus). Gathering (age 25-35?) Sun's 9a Rm 100. Scripture Reading & Discussion. Tom <tmoore @ willowcreek. org> 224-512-1447, Fri Night Singles Connect Spkr, Discussion & Social (ea other Fr, age ~35-55) 7:30-9:30p. Single Parents 7:30-9p. (info online) willowcreek. org/sam. Rm D130/Blue Sky 2. Single Parents; Discussion/Social (every other Sat) 5p Rm 100. Improv. comedy (1st Sat's) 7 pm. $7. Seek Willow name tag 'Judy Bofah' (cell 630-341-1129. <Judy9869 @ hotmail. com>). GreenRoomTheater. com (at or near? JudsonCollege.edu 1151 N State St/Rt 31, Elgin. 847-628-2500). $7, child care available (small cost). Limited parking, carpooling if possible. Services 11:15a & Family Meal ~12:15p in Atrium (seek reserved signs or tables by stairs going up to SEED). Bring your own lunch or buy there (wide variety, many great choices!). info or if possible, RSVP Judy Bofah <Judy9869 @ hotmail. com> 630-341-1129, <willows_sp @ hotmail. com>, Marie Shepherd <mshepherd @ willowcreek. org> 224-512-1183. New Horizons (age 45+, every other Sat 7pm Rm 100). no-alcohol socials. WC (67 E Algonquin Rd, S. Barrington. Barrington Rd N of I-90. <info @ willowcreek. org> 847-765-0100).
Windy City Young Professionals Speaker & Social. (~2nd Tu or Thu) 5:30-7:30p maybe at Mid-America Club (200 E Randolph Dr, 80th fl, Chgo. WCYP mbrs $10, non-mbrs $20. Mbrship $25, $30 w/ this event admission. If possible, RSVP <info @ wcyp. org> w/ name(s) & email addresses. wcyp. org
Wine Tasting; Armanettis. com Wine Shoppe Sat's 2-5p free. (3530 N Lincoln, Chgo. 1 blk S of Addison. 773-529-0288). Randolph Wine Cellars Tasting Rm/Restaurant 3rd Tues 6-8 pm $30 incl's appetizers. Sat's Free Wine Tasting 2-6 pm (1415 W Randolph & Ogden, Chgo. 3 blks W of Ashland. Free parking lot. tlcwine. com 312-942-1313/1212 M-Sa 4p-2a). Lush Wine & Spirits Sun's 2-5pm free (1306 S Halsted St, Chgo. 312-738-1900). JustGrapes. net Sat free 2-4pm First Wed 5:30-7:30 pm. $20, $15 Savvy Sipper mbrs (join online free). ?cheese, crackers, fruit?. 560 W Washington Blvd, Chgo. 1.5 blks W of Canal. 312-627-9463) WineStyles. net Th's 6-8 pm Free (various events. 1433 W Belmont Ave, Lakeview Chgo. 773-549-2227). MyOpenBar. com
Whiskey Road (daily?) $2 & cheap mystery beers, free Guitar Hero, free juke box. Whiskey Road (1935 N Damen Ave, Bucktown Chgo. 773-252-8531). MyOpenBar. com
Women of the World Brunch (last Su's, WOW). Women only event. multi-cultural social. networking group. Seeks to promote internationalism & friendship through socials,. info exchange to support the advancement & empowerment of members. Various events, men welcome at most (states 'coed'). Email <wowchicagoland-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com>
Women's Center Junior Board Mass/Meeting. (1st Fri's) 6 pm. Want to get more involved in pro-life movement? After dinner & monthly meeting at Gale Street Inn, Jefferson Park. St. Jude Chapel, The Women's Center (5116 N Cicero, Chicago. I-90-Lawrence Ave E 1/2 mile-Cicero AveN 3 blks. womens-center. org Dan Proft <dproft @ runbox. com> 312-648-1099.
Wyland (John) Whales Wall. Huge 8 story wall mural. East Side of 505 N. Michigan, Chicago.
+YACHT Clubs-Dinner & Speaker. (Young Adult Catholics Hanging Together, age ~20-39, all Sept~Jun) all $5 unless mentioned, food & drinks extra (dinners ~$15, optional). YC-SE DuPage (1st Mo) 6:30-9 pm. $20 includes buffet. If possible, RSVP Denise Rose <ladycabdriver23 @ yahoo. com>. PapaPasseros. com Restaurant (Italian, private room. Mon $5 pitchers. 6326 S Cass Ave, Westmont. S of 63rd St. 630-963-7660). YC-SW/I&M Canal (2nd Tue ~30 ppl) 7-9:30p. (?2 for 1 special?). Fox's Pub (9655 W 143rd St., Orland Park). Sponsor St Alphonsus Parish, Lemont 630-257-2414. YC-ChgoN (3rd Tu's Oct-May. ~40 ppl) 6-9:30pm. FizzChicago. com Bar/Grill (3220 N Lincoln Ave, Chgo. 1/2 blk NW of Belmont & Ashland. 773-348-6000, -6088) <yachtclubchicago @ yahoo. com> 312-466-9473. YC-NW 'burb (3rd Th, Sept-Jun, ~50 ppl) 6:30-9:30pm. If possible, RSVP Jeff Martin <jeff @ yamnw. org>. Champps' Americana Rest & Bar (955 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg. ~1/2 mi W of Woodfield Mall/Rt 53. 847-240-1333). YC-West/FORYA (1st Tue's Oct-May, ~35 ppl) 7-9:30 pm. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub (7652 W Madison, Forest Park. I-290-Harlem, N 2 lights-Madison, L/W 1 mi, L side. 2 blks W of DesPlaines. 708-366-8073). Multi-Parish-Forest park, Oak park, River forest Young Adults (FORYA). Events emails Anne <acstefans @ cs. com> 708-771-0821, Peter Sullivan <peter-sullivan @ excite. com> 708-439-7212. YC-Orland Park (combined with I&M above). <yam @ yamchicago. org> 312-466-9473.
+Young Adult Mass (YAM) & Socials: (see below, YAM w/ social after, Catholic though all welcome. age ~20-39). CANCELLED IN FUTURE :( => Old St. Pats 1st Sun's. Join us! Mass 11:15a, Social 12:15-1:30p (~250 ppl, free bagels, juice, coffee). "1st Timers Table" to welcome newcomers. 700 W Adams & Des Plaines. Chgo Mag 'one of the top 10 places in Chgo to meet people' (yamchicago. org <yam @ yamchicago. org>) ~1:30-2:30 pm join us (~35 ppl) for brunch or just be social nearby, then maybe see Chgo. HolyNameCathedral. org Sun's 5:15pm Mass (735 N State & Chgo Ave, Chgo. Event emails <youngadults @ holynamecathedral. org> 312-787-8040), then meet at the courtyard Statue of Mary for dinner/drinks Devon Seafood Grill (1 blk NE on Chgo Ave). Westchester Divine Providence Parish (1st Sun's age 18-40) 5 pm. WDPP (2555 Mayfair Ave, Westchester. LaGrange-22nd St W 8 blks W-Mayfair S/L 6 blks) dprov. org Event emails <divprovpa @ dprov. org> 708.562.3364 x13. Young Adult Mass (YAM) & Socials: (see below, YAM w/ social after, Catholic though all welcome. age ~20-39). Old St Pat's Next Step 'After 5' (2nd Sun's, ~100 ppl all ages, mostly young adults ~20-39) 5p Mass, 6p light hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, soda, mingling. OldStPats. org (Church Hall. 700 W Adams & DesPlaines, Chgo). Volunteers needed <ElizabethM @ oldstpats. org> 312-831-9361 or -9374. StClementChurch. org Wine & Cheese Celebration (2nd Sun's) Mass 7p, Social 8p in chapel/basement). SCC (642 W Deming Pl, Lincoln Pk Chgo. Halsted-Fullerton E 2 blks-Orchard L/N 2 blks. 773-281-0371). Event emails subscribe <requests @ lists.stclementchurch. org> body 'subscribe yac'. Volunteers needed Katie Lawrence <kathlaw13 @ yahoo. com>. St Edna's (2nd Sun, none Dec) 5:30p mass, 6:30p Social/fellowship. StEdna. org Parish (2525 N Arlington Hts Rd, Arlington Hts. 1/2 mi N of Palatine Rd. 847-398-3362) <faros @ onebox. com> vm 866.667.0760. St Mary of the Angels (2nd Fri's) 7p Mass, 7:30p Pizza, 8p Speaker, 9p Social, ~10:30p maybe nearby bar like Leopard Lounge (1645 Cortland St, Chgo. 1/2 blk W of I-90/94, 1 blk S of Armitage, 1 blk W of Ashland. 773-862-7877). SMA (1850 N Hermitage Ave, Chgo. Ashland-North Ave, W 3 blks, R/N 1.5 blks. StMaryOfTheAngels. net StMarysYoungAdults. org 773-278-2644). Mary Queen of Peace (2nd Sun, age 20-39) 2p Mass, 3p. St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Mary Queen of Peace fellowship group. 297 E Jefferson Ave, Hampshire. 847-683-2391 or Joe Hahn -2036. OurLadyOfPompeii. org. (2nd Sun's). Mass 11a, Social 12p coffee, soda, pastries. (1224 W Lexington. Chgo. I-290-Racine S 4 blks or I-90-Roosevelt W-Racine N then W 1 blk, by Polk. Street parking 2 blks S, UIC lot C, National Republic Bank/Racine & Harrison, UIC Lot 1B). <ECesario66 @ aol. com> 312-421-3757. StJosaphat. com (2nd Sun's) 10 am mass SJ (2311 N Southport & Belden, Chgo. 773.327.8955), 11am brunch/social various locations; FUNN (Fellowship Under New Name). home.att. net/~jk-zentano . Event emails <funncommittee @ yahoo. com> FUNN htln 773-327-8955 x305. StTeresaParish. org/ CharisMinistries. org (2nd Th) 7:30pm Mass. 8:30p Social. Drinks, snacks provided, donations appreciated (drop at parish center before Mass). St-Teresa. net (Fr Michael Sparough. 1037 W Armitage Ave, Chgo. 4 blks N of North Ave, 5 blks W of Halsted. 773-528-6650). Volunteers needed. <leigh.hartley @ chicagogsb.edu>. Event emails <StTeresaParish @ yahoo. com>. St Vincent de Paul Young Adults; Meeting/Social (~2nd Wed) 7:30 pm. St Vincent de Paul Parish Center. Pizza (optional, bring a few $). Mass 5p & Happy Hour 6p. (~2nd Sun, age ~21-39) KincadesBar. com (3 levels,38 TVs.950 W Armitage, Sheffield & Webster, Chgo. N of North Ave, btwn Clybourn & Clark. 773-348-0010). Events emails <StVincentYAG-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com> groups.yahoo. com/group/StVincentYAG <StVincentYAG-owner @ yahoogroups. com> Margie <StVdep_YAG @ yahoo. com> 773-968-7881. StVDep. org (1010 W Webster & Sheffield, Chgo. 2 blks S of Fullerton). St Benedict/Ravenswood Catholic Multi Parish (~2nd Sun) Mass 6:30p, Pizza Social 7:30p. Pizza, soda, water, beer, wine. donations ($5 & if possible, canned food donation). StBenedict. org Church (2215 W Irving Park Rd, Chgo. btwn Lincoln & Western, blks W of Irving Pk brown line stop. 773-588-6484). Volunteers needed Megan Moser <meganmoser @ hotmail. com> 773-784-2754. StBen's, St Matthias, Queen of Angels, Transfiguration & Our Lady of Lourdes 2609 W Carmen Ave, Chgo. StMatthiasTransfiguration. com . Event emails <RCYA @ stbenedict. org>. Mass 8p & Social 9p (2nd Sun's) St Peter & Paul Church (36 N Ellsworth, blks NE of downtown Nprvl). Bryan Johnson 630-258-7136. Nprvl, Aurora, Lisle area Catholic church event emails. StClementChurch. org Young Adult Mass 7pm & Discussion Series 8-9 pm (3rd Sun's, all age ~18-30 welcome) Beer & pretzels provided. SCC (642 W Deming Pl, Lincoln Pk Chgo. Halsted-Fullerton E 2 blks-Orchard L/N 2 blks. 773-281-0371). Peter Rossmann <prossmann @ hotmail. com>. Event emails <tracy @ stclementchurch. org>. HolyFamilyParish. org Mass 11a & Free Brunch Social 12:30p (3rd Sun's, Smr 1st & 3rd Sun's). Join R side of Church facing alter, front pews near band/choir. HF (2515 Palatine Rd, Inverness. btwn Roselle & Barrington Rds. Volunteers needed. 847-359-0042 x125 groups.yahoo. com/group/HF-YAM). ?Immaculate Conception? (IC) Church / NE DuPage Young Adult Ministry (NEDYAM). 4th Sun's. YAM Mass 5:15p, social 6:15p, speaker 7p or dinner nearby. 134 Arthur St, Elmhurst (W side of York Rd, btwn Rt 64 & St Charles Rd, just S of downtown). 630-530-8515, 3482. (planning meeting 2nd Mon's 7:30 pm IC Rectory) icelmhurst. org/yam. "Kristin Kramer" <kkramer @ icelmhurst. org> 630-530-3482. Our Lady of Mt Carmel (OLMC). (~4th Sun's) Meet shortly before 9:45a (sometimes 4:30p) Mass on steps, social or brunch nearby after. OLMC (718 W Belmont Ave, Chgo. ~1 blk E of Clark & Halsted). Mike <MXD53 @ hotmail. com> 773-929-8976. Event emails "Melodi" <songgirl_018 @ yahoo. com> 773-404-8149. St Emily's Church (6pm 4th Sun's. 1400 E Central Rd, Mt Prospect. Just E of Rand, W of Wolf. 847-824-5049). Holy Name Cathedral. (weekly, see Reg. Events; HNC). StAlphonsusChgo. org (~last Sun) 5 pm Mass, 6 pm meet in vestabule for Dinner/Social there or nearby. SAC (founded 1882 by German immigrants. 1429 W Wellington, Southport & Lincoln Ave. Chgo. S of Belmont. 773-525-0709). Event emails <stalphonsusyam @ yahoo. com>, Fr James Hurlbert <JHurlbert @ aol. com>. St-Mikes. org. (last Sun's, except Dec) 11 am mass, 12:15-3 pm brunch Ranalli's (10am-3pm. reg $13, 1/2 off discounts avail after mass or in bulletin. 2301 N Clark St, Chgo. 90 min validated parking avail for Belden self park lot. 773-244-2300), 7 pm Mass, 8:15 pm drinks Ranalli's ($2 Miller lite drafts, $2 Sam Adams, $3 Sam Adams Summer Ale, any 6 bottled buckets of beers for the price of 5). SM's (1633 N Cleveland, Chgo. Old Town, 1 blk N of North Ave, 6 blks E of Halsted. Free parking lot. 312-642-2498). Event emails groups.yahoo. com/group/StMikesSocialClub <StMikesSocialClub-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com>. <stmikessocialclub @ yahoo. com> 630-327-1747. (Social Club Mailbox 312 642 2498). St James. Last Sun's. 7p, Social 8p. w/ St Edna's, Our Lady of the Wayside. Arlington Hts Rd, just N of Euclid Rd (~3-5 miles N of I-90). Arlington Hts
+YoungIrish. com Fellowship Club (YIFC) Happy Hour (~3rd Fri, age ~21-35) usually 6-9p, free, various locations/specials. Young Irish Social Event emails subscribe online. <info @ youngirish. com> Htln 312.902.1943
+Young Prof's of Chgo (YPC); Speakeasy Series. (last Th's, age ~21-39) 5:30-7:30p. network/social. No cover, food & drink specials (optional & extra). Various locations; If possible, RSVP online. network, mingle, help. community, learn from industry leaders. Event email signup at ypchicagoorg <social @ ypchicago. org>
Young Professionals Group (YPG) of BetweenFriendsChicago. org Monthly Meeting/Social (2nd Wed's) 6:30pm all welcome, eating optional. If possible, RSVP <ypgbetweenfriends @ hotmail. com>. D'Agostino's (W 1/2 price Pizza. 760 N Ogden Ave, Chgo. Blue Ln ChgoAve. Free parking lot). Aiding those of domestic violence
open run Naperville Millennium Carillon Concert & Summer Picnic. Tue's 7:30p (~ mid Jun thru Aug) Auto Westminster Chimes daily on the hour 9a-9p, 2-3 songs daily 11a,4p,7p, Sat & Sun 11a,4,7 pm. Millennium Carillon-72 stationary bells, 158 feet tall, forth largest in the world. Rotary (Sledding) Hill. Bring picnic 'stuff'. Free. Riverwalk (by Aurora Ave & Eagle St) visitnaperville. com hotline 630- 428-4239 voice 630-527-2188
Upcoming Events (in order by date/time, there's a method to this madness!) ** See Regular/Ongoing Events above (leading + = recommended) **
Mo-Fr's Half Off all Hot Appertizers 3-6 pm bar area. Pappadeaux. com Seafood Kitchen (921 Pasquinelli Dr, Westmont. just NW of Rt 83 & Ogden/Rt 34. <luyeda @ pappas. com> 630-455-9846). DuPageCvb. com
Fri-Sun Chgo Cultural Center Building Tour. 1:15p Chgo Cultural Center (free? 78 E Washington St, Chgo. 312-744-6630.M-Th 8a-7p,F 8a-6p,Sa 9a-6p,Su 10a-6p)
Su-Th
(limitted
time) TexasDeBrazil. com 3 course meal $35. see texasdebrazil.
com/crains_chicago.htm (51 E Ohio St & Rush, Chgo)
Open Run Too Much Light Makes Baby Go Blind & Join Meetin. org Often. 30 plays in 60 mins, since 1988. Cash only $9 plus the roll of a die ($10-$15), 1st Sun's roll of die ($1-6). NeoFuturists. org (150 seats. 5153 N Ashland & Foster, Chgo. 773-275-5255). doors open 30 mins prior; Fr 11:30pm, Sat 11:30pm, Sunday 7 pm, not last 2 wkends Dec). Going. com
Mo-Th BurwoodTap. com Su-Th $7 dom pitchers, Mo-Th 8-10 pm free
buffet wings, mostaccolli w/ sausage, mac & cheese, more (724 W Wrightwood,
Chicago. 1 blk E of Halsted, just N of Fullerton. 11pm-2am 773-525-2593)
We Feb 17 Lent (Ash Wed)-Apr 4 (Easter). Catholics; Fri's Abstain (no land meat) & Fast Ash Wed & Good Fri (1 meal, no snacks, liquids ok, food only as needed)
Sa Mar 6-14 ChicagoFlower. com & Garden Show. Navy Pier (600 E Grand, Chicago)
Tu Mar 2-30 Chicago Women's Pride
2010. March is Women's History Month.
Events around town, including weekly poetry slams, film screenings, burlesque
shows and more. http://sites.google. com/site/powwowinc/powwowwomenspride2010
We Mar 10 Ed2010chicago. com Happy Hour. 5:30-7:30 pm $3-$5 happy hour menu. Come meet other journalists, network, find out about job openings & more. Free, limitted space, so if possible, RSVP Erin Brereton <erbrer @ ed2010chicago. com>. FadoIrishPub. com (Irish for 'long ago'. 2nd floor? 100 W Grand Ave & Clark, Chgo. 312-836-0066)
We Mar 10 ChicagoAfterWork. com Networking Social (300+ professional young adults) 6-9 pm, 6-7pm open bar, complimentary appetizerrs, massages, shoe shines, Mixology classes. RSVP online, $10 adv, $15 door. Cuvee Ultra Lounge (308 W Erie, Chicago). http://www.facebook. com/event.php?eid=327127742531
We Mar 10 SaintHubert. org New Beginnings Dinner, Drinks, Dancing (all welcome, mostly age ~45+) 6:30 pm If possible, RSVP Joan 847-397-9643. Menu or $3.99 burgers (w/drink purchase). Chandler's (401 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg), then Cindi Cronin performs at Dover Straits (1149 W Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates). If possible, RSVP Paul 630-253-3787
Th Mar 11, 17, 23, 29 St Josaphat Simple Suppers. 6 pm soup & bread, free will donation benefits various non-profits helping others in need. St Josaphat Gym (2245 N Southport, Chgo). <maria @ stjosaphatparish. org> 773-327-8955
Th Mar 11 ChicagoSportAndSocialClub. com Small Bar Grand Opening (CSSC,Yng Adults ~21-39) 6-8 pm 2 free drinks (Coors Light, Absolut, Malibu, Jameson cocktails). Free though RSVP is required online. Small Bar (1415 W Fullerton, Chgo)
Th Mar 11 JdFun/Meetup. com Booze, Bowling, Bocce Pizza Party (~50 singles age ~35-50) 6-9 pm complimentary pizza (~6-7:30 pm), first drink, bowling, shoes, bocce ball, $3 Blue Moon drafts & house martini's (Chocolate, Mango, Lemon, Orange, Margharita, Cherry). $2 fee. Pinstripes Bistros (100 W Higgins Rd, S. Barrington. NE corner of Rt 59 & Higgins Rd. 847-844-9300). http://www.meetup. com/chicagoland-fun-group
Th Mar 11 (2nd Th's) Michigan State Univ Alumni of Chgo Sparta Social. 7-9 pm All are welcome, often with Univ of Michigan Wolverine's. Hi-Tops (aka The Gin Mill 2462 N Lincoln Ave, Chgo. 1 blk NW of Halsted & Fullerton). ChicagoSpartans. com <msuinfo @ chicagospartans. com>
Th's Mar 11, 18+ Joliet & Will County Spirit & Truth Young Adult Group. 7-9 pm St Jude Parish (2212 McDonough St, Joliet). Tim Cyborski <techbths @ yahoo. com>, Paul Jarzembowski <pjarzembowski @ dioceseofjoliet. org>
Th Mar 11 Retro Thursday Dance Party. 7 pm please join to grab tables, 8-9 pm hosted open bar, prizes, Drink specials; Martini $5, Domestic Beers $3. Jilly's (103 S Main St, downtown Naperville. Named after the late Jilly Rizzo, Sinatra's best friend & bodyguard, original Jilly's in Manhattan 1952~75, many stars visitted). http://www.meetup. com/WestSuburbsDancingGroup
Th Mar 11 Meetin. org New Member Happy Hour. 7 pm free pizzas (come early). If possible online (RSVP, see details, who's going, pics of hostes Carl, cell #?). Parrots Bar & Grill (back room. jukebox. FREE pool, darts & popcorn. 754 W Wellington Ave & Halsted, Chgo. 3 blks S of Belmont). Free Social Group
Th Mar 11 (2nd Th's) Scripture Wi-Fi: A Wireless Fidelity Connection; Btwn God, Young Adults & Scripture. 7-9p Loretto Conference Center Chapel (1600 Somerset Ln, Wheaton. Naperville/Wheaton Rd-Butterfield/Rt 56 W-3rd R Cromwell Dr R/N-3rd L go 4 blks). Sr Claire Vandborg <CLVand @ aol. com> 630-868-2904
Th's Mar 11+ Joliet & Will County Spirit & Truth Young Adult Group. 7-9 pm St Jude Parish (2212 McDonough St, Joliet). Tim Cyborski <techbths @ yahoo. com>, Paul Jarzembowski <pjarzembowski @ dioceseofjoliet. org>
Th Mar 11 Chicago Theology on Tap. 7:30 pm The Hidden Shamrock (2723 N Halstead St, Chicago). http://www.meetup. com/chicagotot/calendar/12795720
Fr Mar 12 Church Fish Fry Benefit & Join Our Tony Chamberlain. ?~3-8 pm? fried cod, potatoes. ~$10. StJohns-Episcopal. com Church (750 Aurora Ave, Naperville. 630-355-0467). Benefits the church youth group trip to St Louis Volunteer project for the Indians
Fr Mar 12 (2nd Fri’s, none Dec) Chgo Multi-Parish Happy Hour (~150 people age ~21-45) 6-9p usually free food, drink specials, various Lincoln Park bars; 3/12 free glass of wine to 1st 100 people to RSVP name to <nora @ nora-doherty. com>. Blue Star Wine Bar (prev The Ark Café. Owner; Our Own Kevin Costello. 1209 N Noble, Chgo. N of Division, 3 blks E of Ashland). <funncommittee @ yahoo. com> FUNN (Fellowship Under New Name) home.att. net/~jk-zentano htln 773-327-8955 x305
Fr Mar 12 PiccadillySkiClub. com (PSC) Happy Hour (all 21+ welcome, age mostly ~40+, us ~8-9pm) 6-9 pm Stag’s Head Pub Live music (8933 S Archer, Willow Spring. 708-330-5262). Ski & Social club, all welcome
Fr Mar 12 (2nd Fr's) ChicagoArtsDistrict. org Gallery Night. 6-10 pm free wine, snacks, art viewing. 30+ galleries by Halsted St, 18th & 19th St, Pilsen Chicago. 312-377-4444. MyOpenBar. com
Fr Mar 12 JD's Chicagoland Fun Group Meetup. com Sand Volleyball.
6:30-10 pm no cover, at door mention your with 'Chicagoland Fun Group'. Food
& drinks extra, $1 PBR pints. RSVP online only to play ($10 there, books up
early, waiting list) or just come to socialize (free). NorthBeachClub. com
(indoor sand volleyball, bowling, billiards, darts, etc. 1211 Butterfield Rd,
Downers Grove. 1/2 mile E of
I-355/Finley. 630-434-1290). meetup. com/chicagoland-fun-group
Fr Mar 12 SaintHubert. org New Beginnings Dinner (all welcome, mostly age ~45+) 6:30 pm If possible, RSVP Sophie 847-215-9053. Rainforest Cafe (Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg)
Fr's Mar 12+ Young Adult Lenten Eucharistic Adoration, Dinner Social. 6:30 pm lecture by Fr Ashenbrener, 7 pm Lenten Adoration, 7:30-9 pm dinner & fellowship. Holy Name Cathedral Chapel (free parking in lot in front/ West of church. 735 N State & Chgo Ave, Chgo). http://www.facebook. com/event.php?eid=325989622261 . Nora Doherty <nad @ stevepearlman. com>
Fr's Mar 12+ Young Adults Travelling Stations of the Cross & Dinner (3). various location then dinner/social nearby; Mar 12 St Joan of Arc 7-7:20 pm (820 Division St, Lisle) then Seven Bridges Buffalo Wild Wings W side Rt 53, by 63rd St (Lent friendly menu). Jerry Christensen cell 630-728-7435. http://www.facebook. com/group.php?gid=52619249868 . Mar 12 7-7:30pm St Peter, Itasca. Doug Muir <dougmuir @ sbcglobal. net> 630-894-5880 x118. Mar 12 7-7:30pm St Mary's (10 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove), then eSkape (350 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove). Laura Ferlita <lferlita @ holyfamilyparish. org>
Fr Mar 12 (2nd Fri's) St Mary of the Angels Mass 7p, Food & Drinks 7:30p, Speaker Social 8p then bar nearby 3/12 also or instead of? 7p dinner, 7:45p Exposition, 8:15p Reflection/confessions, 9p mass. SMA (1850 N Hermitage Ave, Chgo. Ashland-North Ave, W 3 blks, R/N 1.5 blks. StMaryOfTheAngels. net StMarysYoungAdults. org 773-278-2644)
Fr Mar 12 Catholic Alumni Club (CAC) Dinner. (all singles welcome, mostly Catholic age ~40+) 7:30 pm If possible, RSVP Marlene 708-450-8280. Giordano’s (10410 W Cermak Rd, Westchester). Catholic Singles Club though all singles 21-45 welcome at events. home.catholicweb. com/ChicagoCAC caci. org/cac
Fr Mar 12 St. Patrick's Day 'Shake Your Shamrocks Party. 8-11 pm free drink if you wear green, DJ, Live music, $6 “You-Call-It” Lucky-Tinis, avail for purchase corned beef & cabbage, fish & waffle chips, irish-themed cupcakes. $15 door, $10 adv via shakeyourshamrocks.eventbrite. com . TheJoyntChicago. com (650 N Dearborn & Erie, Chicago). Sponsored by TheLocalTourist. com & JenChicago. com http://www.facebook. com/event.php?eid=232683704990
Fr Mar 12 St Patty's Day Dance/Mixer & Join PlentyOfFish. 8-10 pm complimentary well drinks & wine. Dancing, DJ, FREE, No Cover. Usually an optional $25 to extend it till 1 am & to also include beer, wine, premium liquor (no shots). BlurNightclub. com (22w613 75th St & Rt 53, Naperville). http://forums.plentyoffish. com/datingPosts13681594.aspx
Fr Mar 12 EuroCircle. com St Pat's Social. 9 pm-2 am $5 Green Peppermint Patty shots all night, DJ. If possible, Subscribe & RSVP online for complimentary admission. Dana HotelVertigo Sky Lounge (2 W Erie St, Chicago). European Social Club events, though all are welcome
Fr Mar 12 EndureToCure. org Pre St Patty´s Day Cocktails for a Cause. 9-11 pm vodka cocktails, Red Bull drinks, snacks. Manor Chicago (642 N Clark St, Chgo). ?$15 door?, $10 donation adv via http://neptix. com/events/2296 . http://www.facebook. com/event.php?eid=362418870732
Fr Mar 12-13 Free Comedy. 7:30 pm code word "LASTCOMIC". Andy Kindler (frequent guest & correspondent for David Letterman's The Late Show, regular on Comedy Central). LakeShoreTheater. com (try to arrive early before it fills, RSVPing doesn't hold your seat open. 3175 N Broadway, Chicago. parking meters ~$2 blocks West. 773-472-3492)
Sa Mar 13 Chgo St Pat's Parade 12n, Turning The River Green & Join 630singles. org (Great, fun active crowd! all welcome, mostly age 45+). 7:45am take the BNSF Metra from Downers Grove Main St with Connie cell 630-853-0096 (weekends only, please), meet 10:45am SE corner of Michigan Ave bridge, downtown Chicago and get a wristband to enter the private launching site & enjoy Irish coffee, Jameson's & pastries. Bring a small donation or snack item to share. If possible, RSVP Pearl Melchor <prl_mel @ yahoo. com> cell 773-946-1466. Parade 12n 500 S Columbus Ave. ChicagoStPatsParade. com/parade.html
Sa Mar 13 Kerry Piper St Pat's Fest (~1000, mostly young adults) 11am-12 pm indoors bar, outdoors 6000 sq ft heated tent; live Irish music, bagpipers, Irish dancers, food, drink, more! ~$5 cover. KerryPiper. com (Irish Pub. 7900 Joliet Rd, Willowbrook. 1 blk NE of I-55 & Rt 83. I-55-Rt 83/Kingery N-Midway/Denny's L/E-next R Frontage R/S-Joliet Rd/Historic US Rt 66. 630-325-3732)
Sa Mar 13 Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC) St Pat's Fest.
1pm-12m Irish music, dance, food, kids activities. $15; kids <13 free with
paying adult. Irish Amer. Heritage Center (IAHC, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chgo.
Montrose-Cicero N 2 blks-Wilson R/E 2 blks-Knox L/N. old school, free parking
lot. irishamhc. com Irish-American. org)
Sa Mar 13 Meetup. com St Charles St Pat's Parade 3 pm, Pub Crawl (all within blocks, seek neon glow items) 5 pm The Filling Station (300 W Main St, St Charles), 6p Pub 222, 7p The Beehive, 8p Alley 64, 9p The Thirsty Fox (DJ Jazzy), 10:30p McNally's Irish Pub (Automatic Fixx). Free. http://www.meetup. com/WestSuburbsDancingGroup
Sa Mar 13 SuburbanCatholicSingles.blogspot. com Whirly Ball (Catholic Singles Socials, all welcome, mostly age ~35-55) 5:45pm RSVP ASAP or just goto watch & have drinks. Whirlyball. com (Score 'baskets' with scoops & whiffle balls in bumper cars. Free to watch/be social, cash bar. 800 E Roosevelt, Lombard. ~1 mi E of I-355, behind Frank's. 630-932-4800, 800-8WHIRLY). Jennifer Balanoff <SinglesAdmin @ gmail. com> 708-205 -2090
Sa Mar 13 Catholic Alumni Club (CAC) Bowling, Eats & Drinks (all singles welcome, mostly Catholic age ~40+) 7:30 pm If possible, RSVP Marlene 708-450-8280. Circle Bowl (7244 Circle Ave, Forest Park) then nearby pub
Sa Mar 13-14 Chicagoland Home & Energy Expo. Free. Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center (1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg). http://www.myhomeshow. com/home/attend_aspring_main.asp http://www.schaumburgconventioncenter. com 847-303-4100
Su Mar 14 NorthwestSideIrish. org Parade & Party. 11 am Raven/Neola to NW Highway/Harlem. (6633 W Raven Ave, Chicago). 312-731-5059. After party 1 pm food, drinks, live entertainment including Irish dancers. Immaculate Conception School Hall (7263 W Talcott)
Su Mar 14 St Patty's Potluck Social & Dog Adoption BBQ Social. 12n-6pm Band & BBQ outside in our 10,000 sq. ft. lot (weather permitting). Bring a dish, utensils, booze to share & as a shelter donation, maybe 1 bottle of bleach or $10. Love Your Pet, Inc (2414 W 14th St & Western, Chicago. 773-395-3314). http://www.meetup. com/chicagofun/calendar/12832792 . Julie <vegforlife @ sbcglobal. net>
Su Mar 14 Bring Back The South Side Irish Parade Pub Crawl. 1 pm Wear GREEN ! ALL BARS Western Ave, 103rd to 119th St, Chicago. http://www.facebook. com/event.php?eid=273384167909 http://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=1326483582
Su Mar 14 (2nd Sun's) Old St Pat's Next Step 'After 5' (2nd Sun's, ~60 ppl mostly young adults ~20-39, thou all welcome) 5p Mass, 6p food, beer, wine, soda, mingling 2/14 Pizza & drinks at Dugan's Irish Pub (128 S Halsted). OldStPats. org (Church Hall. 700 W Adams & DesPlaines, Chgo). Keara Coughlin <kearac @ oldstpats. org>, Katie Loberg <kloberg @ oldstpats. org> 312.831.9354
Su Mar 14 (2nd Sun's) Assumption Church Mass 5p & Movie 6p, Discussion 8-9p. Drinks & snacks provided. Free (donations appreciated). If possible, RSVP <massandamovie @ assumption-chgo. org> 312-644-0036. Assumption Church (323 W Illinois St., Chgo). assumption-chgo. org/ParishEvents/MassAndAMovie
Su Mar 14 SaintHubert. org New Beginnings Dinner (all welcome, mostly age ~45+) 5 pm If possible, RSVP Geri 630-307-0095. Venutti's (2251 W Lake St, Addison)
Su Mar 14+ (2nd Su's) Faros Mass 5:30p & Dinner 6:45p. St Edna Catholic Church (2525 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights. 847-398-3362), then dinner at nearby Noodle company. David <faros @ onebox. com> 847-420-4978, 866.667.0760
Su Mar 14 Young Adult Mass & Dinner. 6 pm mass St Emily (1400 E Central Rd, Mt Prospect) then dinner nearby. <lferlita @ holyfamilyparish. org>
Su Mar 14 (2nd Sun) St Benedict/Ravenswood Catholic Multi Parish Young Adults Mass 6:30p & Social 7:30p. Usually Pizza BYO beer/wine. $5 donations (if possible, canned food donation for commonPantry. org). StBenedict. org Church (2215 W Irving Park Rd, Chgo. btwn Lincoln & Western, blks W of Irving Pk brown line stop. 773-588-6484). Volunteers needed Kevin Oatess <kevinoatess @ hotmail. com> 773-784-2754. StBen's, St Matthias, Queen of Angels, Transfiguration & Our Lady of Lourdes 2609 W Carmen Ave, Chgo. StMatthiasTransfiguration. com
Su Mar 14 (usually 2nd Su's) StClementChurch. org Young Adult Mass 7p, Wine & Cheese Celebration/Social 8p (in chapel/basement. Catholic though all welcome. age ~20-39). SCC (642 W Deming Pl, Lincoln Pk Chgo. Halsted-Fullerton E 2 blks-Orchard L/N 2 blks. 773-281-0371). Katie Lawrence <kathlaw13 @ yahoo. com>
Su Mar 14 Sam Maguire's Irish
Pub & Join Meetup. com . 8pm
Indoors & outdoor heated tent w/ bands (some) 8:30-11:30pm Mike & Joe
(39 Orland Square Dr, Orland Park. by Orland Square mall). http://www.meetup.
com/grabyourgirlsandgo/ideas/131553
Mo Mar 15 (3rd Mon's) North DuPage Theology-on-Tap Dinner & Speaker. 7-9 pm (~60 ppl, age ~21-39. Young Adult Catholics Hanging Together) $5, Food & drinks extra. Various speakers. If possible, RSVP Doug Muir <dougmuir @ sbcglobal. net> 630-894-5880 x118. Schaumburg Regional Airport Pilot Pete's Restaurant (905 W Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg. W of Roselle. Flight memorabilia, Irish hoopla)
Tu Mar 16 SaintHubert. org New Beginnings Dinner (all welcome, mostly age ~45+) 6:30 pm If possible, RSVP Bessie 847-882-5101 or 847-452-3592. Boston Blackie's (222 E Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights)
Tu Mar 16+ (3rd Tu's) Speaker; 'Critical Prophets. Yes, I Believe in God. Now, What?' 7-8:30 pm Old Town Social bar (455 W North Ave & Cleveland, Chgo. 1 block South of St Michael’s Church). RSPV Carla Kupe-Arion <Carla.kupe.arion @ me. com>, Chris Ptak <ptak.christopher @ gmail. com>
We Mar 17 Chicagoland Irish Pub Music Multi Meetup St Pat's Day Social (3 locations) (~35 people mostly ages ~35-45) 6 pm Gaelic Park's Carraig Pub (6119 W 147th St, Oak Forest. Free parking lot. 708-687-9323). 6:30 pm Irish American Heritage Center (Fifth Providence Pub. 4626 N Knox, Chgo. Free parking lot), 7pm Kitty O Sheas (Chicago Hilton. 720 S Michigan Ave, Chgo. Paid valet & paid garage parking). celticmusic.meetup. com/113 Kathleen <koconnor911 @ sbcglobal. net> cell 630.254.8572
We Mar 17 SaintHubert. org New Beginnings St Patrick's Day Dinner (all welcome, mostly age ~45+) 6:30 pm If possible, RSVP Dan 847-965-8072. Village Tavern (901 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg)
We Mar 17 (3rd We's) French-Amer Chamber of Commerce/Multi-Cultural Young Professionals Networking & Social Event (~200 ppl mostly age 21-39) $5, mbrs free. various locations. facc-chicago. com 312-578-0444
We Mar 17 Meetup. com Celebrate St Pat's. 7 pm If possible online (RSVP, see details, who's going, pics of host Jeff, cell #?). $1 meetup fee. Irish Times Pub/Restaurant (back Cottage Room. 8869 Burlington Ave, Brookfield. 708.485.8787). http://singles.meetup. com/1425
We Mar 17 (1st & 3rd Wed's) Sanctuary Ski & Social Club Meeting/Social. (all age 21+ welcome, mostly 35-50) 8 pm All welcome for fun & outdoor activities. Non-skiers & Non-members welcome. Cabana Charlie's Tiki Bar & Grill (No cover. 6315 Rt 53, Woodridge. by Cinemark Seven Bridges Theater). Event emails signup online SkiSanctuary. org <SkiSanctuary @ hotmail. com>
Th Mar 18 ChicagoSportAndSocialClub. com March Madness Kick Off Bash & The Fifty/50 Anniversary Party (CSSC,Yng Adults ~21-39) 11 am-5 pm 1/2 price appetizers, $3 Coors Light, $5 Absolut, $5 Malibu & $6 Jameson, 11 pm-12m free passed Absolut cocktails with RSVP online. No cover, food & drink specials, Casual dress, blue jeans ok. various locations; Sports leagues, parties & more. Event email signup online. <info or Chicago @ SportandSocialclubs. com> madness @ thefifty50. com 312-335-9596
Th Mar 18 (3rd Wed's) French-Amer Chamber of Commerce/Multi-Cultural Young Professionals Networking Social (~200 ppl mostly age 21-39) 5:30-7:30 pm $5, Members Free. Bistro 110 (110 E Pearson St, Chgo. Just W of Michigan Ave, across from historic Water Tower. 312-266-3110). Event emails Martha <mquinlan @ facc-chicago. com> 312-578-0444. facc-chicago. com
Th Mar 18 Meetup. com Happy Hour. 6 pm at Chaamps, Carluccis or Blackfinn? http://www.meetup. com/WestSuburbsDancingGroup
Th Mar 18 GildasClubChicago. org Wine Tasting Benefit. 6-8:30 pm Binny's South Loop Tasting Room (1132 S Jefferson, Chicago). http://www.gildasclubchicago. org/ABOD-Events.html
Th Mar 18 (3rd Th's) WestTownChamber. org of. commerce (WTCC). Networking Event. 6-8 pm. Free drink, munchies & mingling. Various locations, usually mbrs free, else $5 donation. If possible, RSVP (not needed) "Kara Salgado" <info @ westtownchamber. org>, <westtowncommerce @ ameritech. net> 312-850-9390. WestTownChamber. org of. commerce (WTCC). networking Event.
Th Mar 18 Woodridge Jaycees Meeting & Social. 6:30-8:30 pm Shanahan's (1999 W 75th St, Woodridge). http://www.facebook. com/group.php?gid=259594352043
Th Mar 18 (3rd Th's) Young Adults 'Pizza & Paul'. 6:30 pm food, drink, conversation, pizza, 7:30 pm speaker on Paul’s Letters. St James Parish House (2942 S Wabash, Chgo)
Th Mar 18 SaintHubert. org New Beginnings Dinner (all welcome, mostly age ~45+) 6:30 pm If possible, RSVP Margie Smith 312-590-9134. Sweet Baby Ray's (Great ribs. 800 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village)
Th Mar 18 Southwest Suburbs Sports, Outdoors, & Social March Meetup. com . 7 pm Blue Fox Bar & Grill (6820 179th St, Tinley Park. 708-342-1211). http://www.meetup. com/SWBurbsSOS
Th Mar 18 (mnthly) PiccadillySkiClub. com (PSC) Meeting/Social (~1st & 3rd Th's Aug-Apr, 1st Th's May-Jul, all 21+ welcome, age mostly ~40+) 7p, private Rm. Ski trips & social events. Non-skiers & Non-members welcome. Emmett’s Ale House (5200 Main St, Downers Grove). Freq Happy Hrs ~6pm. Poli Garza <pg_2snowdown @ sbcglobal. net>
Th's Mar 18, 25+ Joliet & Will County Spirit & Truth Young Adult Group. 7-9 pm St Jude Parish (2212 McDonough St, Joliet). Tim Cyborski <techbths @ yahoo. com>, Paul Jarzembowski <pjarzembowski @ dioceseofjoliet. org>
Fr Mar 19 (usually 3rd Fr's) NW Multi-Parish Happy Hour
~6-9pm Schaumburg area. home.att. net/~jk-zentano
Sa Mar 20,27 St Mary of the Angels Food & Fellowship 7 pm DVD presentation & discussion. SMA (Parish Center, ring bell. 1850 N Hermitage Ave, Chgo. Ashland-North Ave, W 3 blks, R/N 1.5 blks. StMaryOfTheAngels. net StMarysYoungAdults. org 773-278-2644).
Su Mar 21 (~3rd Sun's) Catholic Alumni Club (CAC) Mass, Brunch & Movie. (Catholic age ~40+ though all singles welcome) various Chgo area Catholic Churches. Meet in front of church/vestibule ~15 mins before Mass then brunch nearby. If possible, RSVP Marlene 708 788 3352
Su Mar 21 (~3rd Sun's) OldStPats. org Connections Mass & Social (~100 people, mostly age 35+, though all welcome) 5p mass, 2/21 6 pm Speaker Social Caroline Shields Chef Demonstration in the Church Hall, often $5 donation OSP's (church hall. 700 W Adams & DesPlaines, Chgo). oldstpats. org/life-cycle/connections
Su Mar 21 (3rd Su's) St Andrew Young Adult Mass (& Social? age ~20-39) 5:30 pm SaintAndrewChicago. com (3546 N Paulina St, Chicago). http://www.facebook. com/group.php?gid=49041973115
Tu Mar 23 (4th Tu's) HolyFamilyParish. org Pathways Crafts & Conversation in Palatine. (age ~45+, thou all singles welcome) 6:45-9 pm Bring your project, join & work together on crochet, knitting, needlepoint, scrapbooking, beading or any other crafts. info/directions Marge 708-702-8635
?Sa Mar 27? (~4th Sa's) St Raphael's Job Ministry Networking. 9am-12n. Career. networking. email listserve (after attending meeting). St Raphael's Church (Room 167. 1215 Modaff Rd, Nprvl. 2 blks N of 75th, ~3 blks W of Washington. 630-355-4545). David Otto <DOtto45321 @ aol. com> c630-212-6635
Su Mar 28! (~last Sun) StAlphonsusChgo. org Young Adult Mass & Social (Catholic though all welcome. age ~20-39) 5 pm Mass, 6 pm downstairs social, food, drinks. SAC (founded 1882 by German immigrants. 1429 W Wellington, Southport & Lincoln Ave. Chgo. S of Belmont. 773-525-0709). Event emails <stalphonsusyam @ yahoo. com>, Fr James Hurlbert <JHurlbert @ aol. com>
?Su Mar 28? (4th Sun's) Ravenswood Catholic Multi Parish Young Adults Mass 6:30pm & Meeting 7:30 pm. (age ~21-39, all welcome). Mass StBenedict. org Church (2215 W Irving Park Rd, Chgo. btwn Lincoln & Western, blks W of Irving Pk brown line stop. 773-588-6484) then blocks away usually O'Donovan's (2100 W Irving Park Rd, Chgo) or Resi's Bierstube (2034 W Irving Park Rd, Chgo). St Benedict, St Matthias, Queen of Angels, Transfiguration & Our Lady of Lourdes Parishes (all Irving & Western Chgo area). Event emails <RCYA @ stbenedict. org>. RCYAchicago. org
Th's Apr 1+ (1st Th's) Gallery Crawl & Join Grab Your Girls & Go Diva's. 5-7 pm free, free drinks, all welcome. Galleries by Washington, Peoria, Fulton Market & Carpenter Streets. http://www.chicagoartdealers. org http://www.meetup. com/grabyourgirlsandgodivas
Th Apr 1 (1st Th's) Meetup. com Dinner & Drinks. 7 pm Menu costs+tax & tip. If possible online (RSVP, see details, who's going, pics of host/es, cell #?). various locations; 1/7 CoopersHawkWinery. com & Restaurant (15690 S Harlem Ave, Orland Park. 888-440-9463), 2/4 Harrison's. http://www.meetup. com/SWBurbsSOS. Free Social Group
Fr Apr 2 (1st Fri's) Happy Hour & 2/5 Join Meetup. com. 4-6 pm 1/2 price appetizers, 6-7 pm free buffet, after DJ & dancing. TheClubHouse. com (Dress; business casual. Oak Brook Mall. 298 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. NE corner Rt 83 & 22nd St. 630-472-0600). 2/5 Join Meetup. com 5:30 pm table behind/by staircase? http://singles.meetup. com/1425
Fr Apr 2 (1st Fri's) Naperville Multi-Parish Young Adult Happy Hour. (~20 ppl, mostly age ~21-39) usually 6-9p. Various bars; 3/5 Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant (bar area. 1847 Freedom Dr, Naperville. 630-536-2270). Kris Dulski <kdulski @ Calamos. com> 630.527.9608. Nprvl, Aurora, Lisle area Catholic churches event emails, all welcome
Fr Apr 2 (usually
1st Fri) The Brooks Social. 7 pm Young Adults age ~21-40. Cash bar, $8
domestic buckets or $25 open bar 8-11pm (no shots), DJ dance party. Gonzo's bar
(in Ditka Sports Dome. 730 N Bolingbrook Dr/Rt 53, Bolingbrook. N of Boughton
Rd/87th St. 630-739-4646)
Fr Apr 2 (1st Fri's) 630singles. org 1st Fri (Great, fun active crowd! age ~45+ though all welcome). 8:30p-1a. ArrowheadGolfClub. org Clubhouse (smoke-free. 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton. 1 mile W of Naperville Rd. 630-653-5800, 5802). ?630singles. org/630_FF.jpg? Event emails <singles630-subscribe @ yahoogroups. com> 630 hotline (24 hrs/day) 630-585-4127 groups.yahoo. com/group/singles630
Sa Apr 3 (1st Sat's) First Saturday Speaker Series (FSSS) Mass 5p, Rosary 6p, Speaker 6:30p, then Social. St Stanislaus Koskta Church (1351 W Evergreen, Chgo. 2 blks N of Division, 3 blks E of Ashland. 773.278.2470). IHS.pilgrimages. org <ihs.pilgrimages @ yahoo. com> 312.493.0222. TheDivineMercySanctuary. com , aMillionSouls. org
Su Apr 4 (1st Sun's) Culture of Life Young Adult Mass 6p & Social 7p (~30 people) Free, beverages & snacks provided. St Sylvester Catholic Church (2157 N Humboldt, Chgo). http://www.facebook. com/#/event.php?eid=184812308251
Mo Apr 5 (1st Mo's) SuburbanCatholicSingles.blogspot. com Planning Meeting. 7 pm Catholic Singles Socials, age ~35-55. PaneraBread. com (439 N La Grange Rd, La Grange Park. 708-482-8070). Based out of StLouiseDeMarillac. com School (Trinity Room. enter parking lot from Raymond Ave, use evening activities entrance. 125 Harrison, LaGrange Park 708- 352-2202) Jennifer Balanoff <SinglesAdmin @ gmail. com> 708-205 -2090
We Apr 7 (1st Wed's) StimulusSocialClub. com Social Benefit.
5:30-9 pm free appetizers & first drink. RSVP required (full name's of all)
<rsvp @ StimulusSocialClub. com>. $10 donation (cash only). Various
locations & charities; 3/3 English (444 N LaSalle St, Chicago). facebook.
com/profile.php?id=1488226035
We Apr 7 (1st Wed's) Young Adults St Mary Social. 7-9 pm Saint Mary of Vernon Catholic Church (Parish Center. 236 US Highway 45, Indian Creek). YABC @ maryofvernon. org
Sa Apr 10 (Sa b4 the 2nd Mo) St Scholastica Young Adults Traveling Mass & Social. ~eve, various Downers Grove area churches 3/6 5:15pm Mass (then social nearby) St Mary of Gostyn (444 Wilson, Downers Grove). http://www.facebook. com/group.php?gid=52619249868 . Jerry Christensen <stsdeaconjerry @ aol. com> cell 630-728-7435
Mo Apr 12 (2nd Mo's) "The Tap Goes On" Young Adult Dinner/Speaker. 6:30p social, 7p speaker 3/8 Deacon Duane, Chris Wozek "Finding the Perfect Mate". Free, food & drinks optional & extra. BallyDoylePub. com Irish Pub/Restrnt (no cover. 5127 Main, downtown Downers Grove Main, S of Odgen/Rt 34). <stsdeaconjerry @ aol. com>
Fr Apr 16 (~3rd Fri) YoungIrish. com Fellowship Club (YIFC) Happy Hour (age ~21-35) usually 6:30-9p, free, various locations/specials; WickerParkTavernChicago. com (1958 W North Ave, Chgo. 773-278-5138). Young Irish Social Event emails subscribe online. <info @ youngirish. com> Htln 312.902.1943
