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Reminder: River Day is Saturday, May 12th.

Chicago River Day is this Saturday, May 12, 2007. Workday, 9 a.m. – 12 noon at Berteau and the river. There’s also a worksite across the river in Horner Park gathering near Montrose bridge.

Afterward volunteers can head upriver to River Park (5100 N. Francisco) for the festival, noon – 3 p.m.

Thank you Missy and Clay for once again helping out. And thank you Friends of the Chicago River for putting it all together, for the 15th year: http://chicagoriver.org/events/chicago_river_day/index.php
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From Cycling Sisters (http://cyclingsisters.org/):

Cycling Sisters, 47th. Ward Alderman Schulter and Mayor Daley's Bike Summer 2007 are combining efforts for a FREE public event to enjoy outdoors, meet locals, exchange services, goods and everyday cycling information.

Mayor Daley's bicycling ambassadors and Cycling Sisters will give FREE workshops, demonstrations, sharing tips on Safe Riding, Shop Local by Bike and usage of Bike Trailers. Will share bike related activities especially for women, kids and all the residents of 47th. ward!

This event take place Saturday, May 12th, at Northcenter Town Square on 4100 N. Damen, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. The event will be rescheduled to a later date in case of rain.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE (AM)

Saturday, May 12th
9:00 - 9:30 Opening, Registration, Water-Coffee- Bagel
9:30 - 10:00 Workshop, Demonstrations
10:00 - 11:00 Raffle, Network, Music
11:00 - 11:30 Workshop, Demonstrations
11:30 - 12:00 Closing, Raffle, Network, Music

Participant/ Supporter/ Donors:
• Cycling Sisters -Organizer
• 47th. Ward, Alderman Schulter -Co-organizer
• Northcenter Chamber of Commence -Co-organizer
• City of Chicago, Mayor Daley's Bike Summer 2007
• Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
• Uptown Bikes
• Roscoe Village Bikes
• Boulevard Bikes
• Cousins IV
• Cafe 28
• Athletico
• Chicago Sun Times
• Community Home Supply
• Golden Angel Restaurant
• Graymills Corp
• JRH Kids Hair Saloon
• Lincoln Square Pottery
• Advanced Chicago Physicians
• Advocate Ill. Masonic Medical Hospital
• Play It Again Sports
• Strictly Fit
• Gigi's Dolls Sherry's Teddy Bears
• The Illinois Wheelmen
• Alex Wilson
• Earth Rider Bike Shop and Hotel
• Belleplaine Studio
• John Greenfield
• Yoga for cyclists
• McDonalds

See you there!

Cycling Sisters
...For More Women and Kids on Bikes!
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From Alderman Schulter (ward47@cityofchicago.org):
Town Hall Meeting On Governor Blagojevich's Proposed Healthcare And Tax Plans

Sponsored by
State Representative Greg Harris, 13th District
Alderman Gene Schulter, 47th Ward

Sulzer Public Library (4455 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Monday May 14th, 2007
7:00 PM

Featured Speakers:

Bob Greenlee, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor
Krista Donahue, Director of Policy, Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services

Governor Blagojevich has proposed a new State Budget for FY2008 that includes affordable healthcare for Illinoisans, and also includes new taxes.

Join State Representative Greg Harris and Alderman Gene Schulter to hear senior officials of the Blagojevich administration present these proposals.

Hear the details and let your opinions be heard.

For more info contact Rep. Harris (773)348-3434 or Alderman Schulter at (773) 348-8400. ###