Posts Tagged ‘Washington Heights’

Reading is Art- RAGEOUS: August Summer Reads for Adults

July 23rd, 2010 by Shorty

adults reading

Adult readers are also encouraged to participate in a number of free, informative, thought–provoking and fun programs that will elevate their enjoyment of art. During the month of August, the Chicago Public Library invites the public to enhance their summer reading by participating in the following variety of author talks, discussions, workshops and performances that support the Reading is Art- RAGEOUS: Summer Reads for Adults program.

An Afternoon with Dr. Samella Lewis and Dr. Richard A. Long
Saturday, August 14, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Woodson Regional Library
9525 S. Halsted St., (312) 745-2080

Cosponsored by the Vivian G. Harsh Society, Dr. Samella Lewis (author of Barthé: His Life in Art) and Dr. Richard A. Long, both nationally recognized in the fields of art and history, lecture on Connecting with the Traditions of African American Art, and discuss the career of noted artist, James Richmond Barthé (1901-1989).

Author Thavolia Glymph at Woodson Library – May 2nd

April 26th, 2010 by Shorty

Thavolia Glymph

The Chicago Public Library welcomes author Thavolia Glymph, who will discuss her award-winning book, Out of the House of Bondage. The free program takes place on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., at the Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted St.

Free Computer Classes at Woodson Library – April 13th

April 10th, 2010 by Shorty

Computer mouse and keyboard

Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted.  Call 312.747.6924 to make a reservation with Mosi.

The All-City Elementary Jazz Band at Woodson – April 10th

April 9th, 2010 by Shorty

All City Elementary Jazz Band

Employment Law at Woodson Library – April 10th

April 7th, 2010 by Shorty

Law at the Library

Come out and get your questions answered at this FREE employment law workshop will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted Street.

Call (312) 747-6921 for more information.

Obesity Workshop – March 25th

March 20th, 2010 by Shorty

Deborah Killingsworth, MD will discuss obesity and its effects from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Christian Community Health Center on 9718 S. Halsted Chicago.

Dental Health for the Family Workshop – February 25th

February 20th, 2010 by Shorty

Family Dental

Facilitated by Hannah Gee, DDS, this workshop will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Christian Community Health Center on 9718 S. Halsted Chicago.

I Need You to Survive Community Health Forums

February 10th, 2010 by Shorty

Christian Community Health Center - South Side Chicago

Christian Community Health Center holds FREE I Need You To Survive Community Forums every fourth Thursday of the month.

February 25th May 27th August 26th November 18th*
March 25th June 24th September 23rd December 16th
April 22nd July 22nd October 28th

All seminars are held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 9718 S. Halsted in Chicago unless noted otherwise.

For more information, visit info@cchc-rchm.org.

* November’s date is changed due to the holiday.

Expressions of MJ

February 7th, 2010 by Shorty

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