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Sat10Feb20187 PM - 10 PMSchool of Rock, 219 Lake St., Oak Park 60302
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Sat10Mar201812:00 pmCycleBar OPRF, 7513 W. Lake St., River Forest
Register here: https://oprf.cyclebar.com/class-detail/?apptid=5567235
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Sat21Apr20181 PM - 5 PMOak Park Public Library Main Branch
This event will be broken into three parts. First will be a panel of folks who were part of passing the Fair Housing Ordinance in 1968 and establishing the Housing Center in 1972. Then a panel of current housing and community leaders will talk about the current status of fair housing, integration, and inclusion in Oak Park. The event will also include a COMMUNITY BRAINSTORM where YOU will be able to describe what you hope the future of Oak Park's fair housing and equity reality should be. A report back the the group will end the day. More details soon!
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Tue24Apr20187 PM - 9 PMTo be announced
Did you miss our last book party? Now you have another chance!
Are you...
...curious about the hidden causes of racial residential segregation?
...interested in learning how Oak Park is a national model in disrupting the cycle of segregation?
...someone who wants to support the Oak Park Regional Housing Center in creating an integrated Oak Park?Then join national expert and local author Maria Krysan at a house party for a reading and conversation about her just-published book, Cycle of Segregation, based on both national and Chicago-area data, and is described as offering “thoughtful policy prescriptions for dismantling segregation.”
A $25 ticket includes entry and refreshments; a $100 ticket also includes a SIGNED copy of the book!
Space is limited, so don't wait -- get your tickets today at this link!
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Thu05Jul20185PM-9PMMarion St south of Lake St.
The Oak Park Regional Housing Center will be staffing an information and family activity table at Downtown Oak Park's Thursday Night Out events on two different evenings this summer.
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Tue10Jul20187PM-10PMHamburger Mary's, 155 S. Oak Park Ave.
Eat, drink, and play bingo! Hamburger Mary's is hosting HamBingo to benefit the Oak Park Regional Housing Center! Doors open at 7, bingo begins at 8. Suggested donation for bingo cards is $15 each, $10 for additional cards (cash preferred); no need to purchase ahead of time. Win fun prizes and have a great time, all for a good cause!
No need to register or buy tickets. Just come as you are between 7:00-8:00, buy your card(s), order a beer, and have a seat!
(A note from from our hosts: "Our bingo games can be a little risqué, but always in good fun. If your group is easily offended, this event may not be right for you!")
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Sat14Jul20187AM-1PM460 Lake St., Oak Park
On July 14, the Housing Center will be making the famous Farmers' Market donuts! Buy a box of delicious, fresh donuts and support a good cause. If you want to learn how the donuts are made, you can sign up to help behind the scenes! (Powdering the powdered donuts is especially fun.) Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4aa4ad2aa1fd0-oakpark
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Thu30Aug20185PM-9PMMarion St south of Lake St.
The Oak Park Regional Housing Center will be staffing an information and family activity table at Downtown Oak Park's Thursday Night Out events on two different evenings this summer.
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Thu04Oct20185:30 pmNineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL
On Thursday, October 4, join us for an evening of food, drink, music, and fellowship to support the Housing Center’s critical diversity and integration efforts! Get all the details--and your tickets--here! https://oprhc.org/benefit/
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Mon29Oct20186:30 - 8:30pm
Change how you think about segregation!
The previous discussions about this fascinating book sold out, so now you have another opportunity to take part in the conversation! Another gathering to discuss Cycle of Segregation will be held on October 29th. Admission is free, but RSVP is required.
Are you..
- curious about the hidden causes of racial residential segregation?
- interested in learning how Oak Park is a national model in disrupting the cycle of segregation?
- someone who wants to support the Oak Park Regional Housing Center in creating an integrated Oak Park?
Then join national expert and local author Maria Krysan at a house party for a reading and conversation about her just-published book, Cycle of Segregation, based on both national and Chicago-area data, and is described as offering “thoughtful policy prescriptions for dismantling segregation.”
Admission is free (but signup is required). You might also consider a $35 ticket, which includes a signed copy of the book , or a $100 ticket that includes a signed copy of the book and a donation to support the important work of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center. Exact location of the event will be provided upon signing up.
Space is limited so don't wait -- RSVP here today.
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Sat10Nov20189:00 a.m. - 4 :00 p.m.Malcolm X College, 900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60612
SIGN UP NOW! FOR OUR FREE HOME BUYER'S WORKSHOP!
If you want to buy a home then this class is for you! Not just for first time home buyer’s. Learn the do’s and don’ts of your credit. Learn how to access up to $10, 000 down payment assistance!Earn a pre-purchase HUD certificate issued after completion of one-on-one counseling. You must enter class by 9:30 a.m. to receive 6 hours credit toward a certificate. Sorry, child care is not available.
Register for FREE at: http://www.westcookhomeownership.org/rsvp/
For more information call 708-771-5801 or email [email protected]
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Thu13Dec20185 p.m. - 7 p.m.Wild Onion Tied House Brewery, 1111 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302
Join us for HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOUSING CENTER
Enjoy beer and drink specials, appetizer specials, meet your fellow Oak Parkers, and listen to music!Wild Onion Tied House Brewery
Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.Those in attendance will get 1 FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win a dinner and a movie at the Wild Onion Tied House and Classic Cinemas/Lake Theater. Buy more tickets to increase your chances. Three prizes!
The Wild Onion is located just west of OPRHC on South Blvd, just steps from the Harlem Green Line stop. They have been a generous supporter of OPRHC.