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Walk For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser that celebrates the more than 330,000 wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. It's a free family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors and friends. By participating in your local walk at one of the Illinois locations, you can help bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children in your community who are battling critical illnesses. This is a free event, with fundraising within community encouraged. RSVP Required. Please go here to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: walk@illinois.wish.org

The popular Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) returns in-person to Rogers Park for its 20th year, bringing more than 120 artists and over 30 live music acts on two stages to the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, steps from the Morse Red Line ‘L’ stop at 6900-7000 N. Glenwood Avenue and 1300-1500 W. Morse Avenue. Admission is free to the public. The Fest includes an art fair, live music, kids’ artmaking activities, three craft beer stations, food from local restaurants, and live demonstrations of performance art and artmaking. The festival will kick off with a Friday Night Cobblestone Jam (music only), Friday August 20, 6-10 p.m. headlined by Joana Connor and Air Credits. Live music continues on Saturday, headlined by White Mystery, and Tamaris T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany, and on Sunday, headlined by Plastic Crimewave Syndicate, and Funkadesi. Other confirmed bands are Amazing Heeby Jeebies, Beats y Bateria, Bev Rage & the Drinks, Bianca Shaw, Bones Jugs, Cass Cwik, Clickbait, Coyote Man, Duke Davenport, Monarchy Over Monday, Osmium House, Ovef Ow, Son Monarcas, Sonic Octopus, The Polkaholics, Tierra Roja, Tinkerbelles, Tommy Carroll, and Wild Earp. The Outdoor Art Fair will run on Saturday, August 21 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, August 22 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., presenting a diverse selection of over 120 artists and craftworkers, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, textile, metal, mixed media and functional art. Each booth displays hand-made work by the artist, giving attendees a unique opportunity to purchase original artwork directly from the artist. Mass-produced merchandise is not permitted. The festival will feature a KidFest Area, with free hands-on arts activities for kids provided by the International Arts Group, sponsored by Morse Fresh Market. The festival will host two craft beer stations, one by the West Stage featuring Empirical Brewery, and the other by the East Stage featuring Sketchbook Brewery. Rogers Park Social will be hosting a beer station in front of its location at 6920 N. Glenwood Ave. Food vendors include Badou Senegalese Cuisine, Black Dog Gelato, JB Albertos Pizza, Smack Dab, Taqueria Dona Balbis, and Urban Tables. There will be a live art demonstration area called Outrageous Open Arts, featuring performance arts and artists demonstrating techniques and works-in-progress at Lunt and Glenwood Avenues, beneath the CTA tracks, sponsored by Code Create Art and Science. Saturday programming include: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., enamel arts demo by Leslie Perrino; 2-4 p.m., music performance by Heritage Jazz Orchestra, a 16 piece jazz big band sponsored by Le Piano, which also offers live music indoors every evening of the festival; 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m., art demo by Ewa Clark from Whimsical Creations, enamel arts demo by Kathryn Kiel, and European swordplay by Chicago Swordplay Guild. Sunday programming include: 11 am-1:30 p.m., poetry by Chicago Labor & Art Collective; 2 - 5 p.m., “Traverse, An Animatronic Puppet Show & Workshop” by Code Create Art and Science; 5:30 - 7 p.m., art demo by Ewa Clark from Whimsical Creations. To insure public safety, the festival will comply with COVID-19 guidelines applicable. Specific safety protocols will be announced prior to the festival, based on the most current public health guidelines. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: alannah@silvermangroupchicago.com

Are you a new or expecting parent of a 0-2 year old and considering daycare and preschool options for fall? Come to JCC Chicago's Baby Bash at Florence G. Heller JCC Early Childhood in East Lakeview. Stop by JCC Chicago's baby resource fair—participants include: JUF JBaby, PJ Library, Prenatal Fit, A&H Child Proofers, Sleep Tight Consultants, car seat inspector, Timeless Toys, Ltd., toy store, lactation consultant, Classic Kids Photography, GoGo squeeZ and more! Giveaways, discounts, music, refreshments and more. Free of charge; open to all. Pre-registration requested. Please go here for more information and to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: jkahan@jccchicago.org.

Autism Eats at Roots Pizza. This is an autism family friendly lunch. All behaviors are welcome! Pricing: $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids. RSVP required. Please go here to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: Lzohn90@comcast.net.

Come for music class, stay for brunch! Join us outside on the patio of Tuco & Blondie for a fun and active music class for the whole family! Work up an appetite and earn that margarita with non-stop interactive songs and activities! For families with children ages 0-6. RSVP required. Please go here to register. This is repeating event every Saturday and Sunday at 9:00am through October. The cost is $15 / child. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: louise@silvermangroupchicago.com

You're invited to Kiddie Academy for Storytime LIVE!, where we will celebrate literacy and share a story together - with a special visit from the beloved Curious George. This event is FREE and open to everyone — bring a friend or two. Please RSVP on our Event Website to reserve your spot. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: jackie.sheahan@kiddieacademy.net

Shopping Girl’s mission is to build a personal relationship with each client in order to provide all personal styling needs as well as affordable, unique, and customized fashion consulting.

Edyta Grazman Photography has been recognized and listed as the Top Chicago Family Photographer by Bump Club And Beyond, The Chicago Chic, Mommy Nearest, Red Tricycle, Pearachute and Yelp, just to name a few. Several of my images have recently received awards in the prestigious Portrait Masters Competition. Check out more of Edyta's work at https://www.edytagrazman.com.

Now that it's warming up, The Nicholson School invites you to join us for Story Time! Gathered children will enjoy story telling followed by arts and crafts inspired by the tale! Listening to stories helps support children’s language and literacy development. Recommended for children ages birth to 5. This program is free of cost. RSVP required, please contact administration@nicholsonschool.org to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: administration@nicholsonschool.org

Kids and Teens K-12. Come get taught by a professional author how to write chapter one of your story. This is a repeating event, and will take place every Saturday 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Please go here to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: onceuponatimepublishing@aol.com

The challenges of balancing children’s needs and wants when it comes to technology/electronic devices has become all the more intense as so many kids have grown so dependent on using them for everything from everyday schoolwork to keeping connected to friends, in addition to their social media and recreational uses. This session will provide strategies for parents to manage their children’s uses of technology in ways that ensure their safety and wise use while promoting family trust and sustaining healthy relationships. This is a free event. RSVP required. Please go here to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: amber.guenther@smartlovefamily.org

Now that it's warming up, The Nicholson School invites you to join us for Story Time ! Gathered children will enjoy story telling followed by arts and crafts inspired by the tale! Listening to stories helps support children’s language and literacy development. Recommended for children ages birth to 5. This program is free of cost. RSVP required, please contact administration@nicholsonschool.org to register. This is a repeating event, and will take place again on Saturday, June 5, 2021, from 10:00am to 10:30am. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: administration@nicholsonschool.org

My Art House Studio is offering sample classes to help families get to know us. This month we're featuring two MAHS favorites, Pop Dance Party and Story Time! Story Time! | 2:30-3pm CST | Ages 3-6 This class takes reading to new heights! In this sample class, artists will read along to a new book followed by integrated movement, fun dance combinations, and themed games. This month we're reading GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE. Pop Dance Party | 3:30-4pm CST | Ages 7-11 We'll dance to chart topping pop songs. Like pop music, our moves will be inspired by Hip-Hop and Jazz dance styles. Learn original combinations, music video choreography from your favorite pop songs, and create moves of your own! This is a free event. RSVP required: Please go here to register This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: hello@myarthousestudio.com