The Chicago Activator - December 4, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

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December 4, 2017

It's the season of giving!

Chicago Local Closure Dates SAG Awards Viewing Party SAG Awards Screening Program

Help a family in need this year with United for the Holidays.

United for the Holidays

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Local News Upcoming Closure Dates The Chicago Local will be closed for construction Monday, Dec. 18, through Monday, Jan. 1. The local will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 2.

The KMRC will remain open during this time, excluding the following dates: Monday, Dec. 25 Tuesday, Dec. 26 Friday, Dec. 29 Monday, Jan. 1 Chicago Local SAG Awards Viewing Party You are invited to a special viewing party! Please join the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local for a special th live viewing of the 24 Annual SAG Awards.

When: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan 21 Reception - casual attire Light hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and prizes Where: Underground 56 W. Illinois St. Chicago, IL theundergroundchicago.com 7 - 9 p.m. SAG Awards Show Live Free to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Guests are $15 each, max of two guests per member. Payment by check for $15 each or by credit card for additional $1 per order.

Space is limited, so please RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org by Jan. 12 with the names of your guests.

Register for the SAG Awards Screening Program Most screenings offered are in Los Angeles and New York, and occasionally in other major metropolitan areas. These screenings can sometimes happen at the last minute. RSVPs are on a first come, first served basis and members of the SAG Awards Nominating Committee may be given priority. Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is not guaranteed. If you RSVP to a screening, be prepared to show up early and wait in line until seats are made available.

Click here to learn more and register for the program.

Help a Family in Need Through United for the Holidays The United Way is building on the success of its annual Adopt-a-Family program and expanding it into a new program called United for the Holidays. The event will be a resource fair held on the South Side of Chicago, and families will receive winter essentials, such as winter coats and scarves, in addition to being able to access health screenings, resume workshops and learn about other services and resources available in their community.

How to Make a Cash Donation: Donations can be made directly to United Way to support a family, most of which have four to six family members. All amounts are welcome. Volunteers are also welcome at the event, which will likely take place the first week of December.   

A donation of $250 will provide a family with winter coats and a holiday meal.

A donation of $500 will provide a family with winter coats, other winter essentials, a holiday meal, and transit cards.

A donation of $1,000 will provide two families with winter coats, other winter essentials, a holiday meal and transit cards.

Checks should be written out to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and sent to: United Way of Metropolitan Chicago c/o Labor Department th 333 S. Wabash, 30 Floor Chicago, IL 60604 How to Donate Other Items: United Way is also looking for donated items, including grocery gift cards, new coats, hats, mittens and scarves, as well as toys and transit passes. For anyone interested in donating these items or learning more about the program, please reach out to Andrea Kluger at andrea.kluger@uwmc.org or (312) 906-2434 to coordinate.

In response to members' requests to stay informed, The Activator may include notice of rallies, pickets and other actions by unions and the labor movement that have not been sanctioned by the National or Chicago Board of Directors of SAG-AFTRA. This information is provided as a convenience.

The information contained herein regarding workshops, vendors, special offers and the like is provided for informational purposes and is not intended to imply endorsement by SAG-AFTRA of them or the information, material, products or services provided. SAG-AFTRA makes no warranties or representations regarding the use of the material or the quality of the services or service providers.

SAG-AFTRA Chicago: (312) 573-8081 Email: chicago@sagaftra.org Website: SAGAFTRA.org