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BULLETIN Go Grind at La Villita
La Villita Park, 2800 S. Sacramento Blvd. Friday, July 9, 4:00pm–7:00pm. Free. bit.ly/gogrind The Chicago Park District and Chicago Action Sports are hosting "Go Grind," a series of free clinics taking place at various Chicago skateparks to get youth involved in action sports. Equipment will be available for those who do not have their own, and anyone interested can come receive instructions from expert skateboard coaches. The event will also feature contests, graffiti artists, and music. (Madeleine Parrish)
Healing in the Park
Washington Park, E. 53rd St. and S. King Dr., Saturday, July 10, 12:00pm–5:00pm. Free. Healing in the Park is an “intergenerational healing event which will center BIPOC voices to share, process, and heal from experiences with police brutality, gun violence, and other forms of state-sanctioned violence.” It will feature healing circles, art making, acupuncture, food, reiki, and spoken word. It's hosted by GoodKidsMadCity, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Organized Communities Against Deportations, Únete La Villita, and ChiResists. (Madeleine Parrish)
EDUCATION CPS Virtual Academy Focus Groups: Spanish Session Virtual, Thursday, July 8, 10:00am–
11:00am. Free. bit.ly/VirtualAcademyFG (Spanish Session) Chicago Public Schools will launch a Virtual Academy option for the upcoming school year for students who qualify as medically fragile. Join online to learn more about this remote learning option and provide feedback to inform better planning. Register at bit.ly/VirtualAcademyFG. (Madeleine Parrish)
CPS Virtual Academy Focus Groups: English Session
Virtual, Thursday, July 8, 2:00pm–3:00pm. Free. bit.ly/VirtualAcademyFG (English Session) Chicago Public Schools will launch a Virtual Academy option for the upcoming school year for students who qualify as medically fragile. Join online to learn more about this remote learning option and provide feedback to inform better planning. Register at bit.ly/VirtualAcademyFG. (Madeleine Parrish)
A National Priority: Investing in Public School Infrastructure
Virtual, Friday, July 9, 9:30am. Free. bit.ly/hscanationalpriority Hosted by the Healthy Schools Campaign and the Center for Green Schools, this will be a virtual event featuring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and other guests discussing why the country can no longer delay investing in school infrastructure and the status of legislative initiatives to boost infrastructure funding. The forum will also spotlight Space to Grow, a partnership to bring green schoolyards to Chicago schools. Register at bit.ly/hscanationalpriority. (Madeleine Parrish)
Asian American Summer of Advocacy: Authenticity in Chinatown
Virtual, Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, 7:00pm–8:30pm. Free. bit.ly/advocacysummer The Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community is hosting a virtual conference for all youth in the Chicagoland area. Join other young Asian American activists, community organizers, and storytellers to uplift Asian American communities through art, policy change, and grassroots community work. The Saturday session will explore the values that Asian Americans put onto Chinatown and whether or not it has remained authentic to its culture. The Sunday session will teach character design and storytelling, centering the Asian American experience. Sign up at bit.ly/ advocacysummer. (Madeleine Parrish)
LSCs Working Together Monthly Q&A
Virtual, Wednesday, July 14, 6:00pm– 9:00pm. Free bit.ly/lscmonthly Lugenia Burns Hope Center is hosting an LSC's Working Together Monthly Q&A, where local school councils come together online to discuss school improvement. Register at bit.ly/ lscmonthly. (Madeleine Parrish)
ARTS Journey Through South Asia
Chicago Women's Park and Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave.,Thursday, July 8, 6:00pm– 7:00pm. Free.
bit.ly/journeythroughsouthasia An exploration of South Asian performing arts, this evening of performance will feature live music and narration of poetry and folk tales, along with Kalapriya’s signature folk dances performed by Chicago youth. Presented by Night Out in the Parks. (Madeleine Parrish)
Drums for Peace Summer Series
On the corner, W. 63rd St. & S. Halsted St., Saturday, July 10, 10:00am–12:00pm. Free. The sixth annual Drums for Peace invites people of all ages and skill levels to bring a drum (or borrow one of theirs) and a chair for this ongoing Saturday morning event. Hosted by the Live the Spirit Residency, drum circles embody an inclusive village space, fostering dialogue and cooperation among community. ( Jacqueline Serrato)
The Color of Normal
Juliet Art House, 1750 S. Union Ave., Sunday, July 11, 4:00pm–6:00pm. Free. bit.ly/3Awu3pt Closing July 11, "The Color of Normal" is a solo exhibition by Rebecca Baruc. On display will be pastel portraits of Chicago community members alongside figurative oils, acrylics, and digital artworks. The work is inspired by a prompt asking people "to meditate on how they’ve changed, personally and collectively this past year." Sales of the artwork benefit Pilsen Alliance. Juliet Art House is a new space in Pilsen founded by Chicago Public Schools teachers that prioritizes community and educational partnerships in its creative JULY 8, 2021 ¬ SOUTH SIDE WEEKLY 25
