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Community Calendar

Sat., Aug. 11, 10 am to noon, Plaza Bank, 6000 W. Montrose. Bring your old personal papers by for this community shredding event. More info: Plaza Bank web site or (773) 205-4600. Free.

Sun. Aug. 12, 9 am—1 pm, Independence Park, Irving Park and Hamlin. Stop by the Independence Park Farmers' Market. Vendors include farmers from around the region, bakeries and other local food providers. Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association website. Free.

Sun., Aug. 12, 10 am—2 pm, Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence. Pick up some meat, produce, baked goods and pet treats at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market. For more info, call the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 736-6697. Free.

Sun., Aug. 12, 11 am, Central and Berteau, northwest corner of Portage Park. Join Bike 45 for a 45th Ward Pub Ride. Participants will visit three local bars during the ride. Riders must be 21 and should bring a bike lock. For more information, email Bike 45. Free.

Mon., Aug. 13, 10 am-4:30 pm, Soldier Field. The American Freedom Foundation and CareerBuilder are hosting a Veterans Career Hiring Event in conjunction with the state of the Valor Games Midwest. The job fair will feature government service agencies and major employers from throughout the midwest. More info: expo@worldsportchicago.org. Free.

Wed., Aug. 15, 9 am-close, Habetler Bowl, 5250 N. Northwest Highway. 45th Ward residents can enjoy half-price bowling. No other coupons accepted, must mention special price. More info and lane availability at the Habetler Bowl web site.

Thur., Aug. 16, 6:30 pm, Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside. Join the Mayfair Park Advisory Council for Music @ Mayfair Park, featuring the Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra. Picnic dinners from Marie's Pizza will be available for purchase. More info at the Mayfair Park Advisory Council website. Free.

Fri., Aug. 17, 6:30 pm, Wilson Park, 4630 N. Milwaukee. Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks will present an open-air performance of William Shakespeare "The Taming of the Shrew." Free.

Sat., Aug. 18, 4 pm, Wilson Park, 4630 N. Milwaukee. Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks will present an open-air performance of William Shakespeare "The Taming of the Shrew." Free.

Sun., Aug. 19, 4 pm, Wilson Park, 4630 N. Milwaukee. Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks will present an open-air performance of William Shakespeare "The Taming of the Shrew." Free.

Mon., Aug. 20, 10 am-2 pm, Jefferson Park Field House, 4822 N. Long. Ald. Arena and Sen. Mulroe invite you to the Back-to-School Health Fair. There, children can receive school physicals and immunizations, dental checks (pre-registration required), and lead screenings. Appearances by the Chicago Fire Dept. Survive Alive House, and many give-a-ways while supplies last. More info: Ald. Arena's 45th Ward office, (773) 286-4545. Free.

Wed., Aug. 22, 7 pm, Portage Park Senior Center, 4100 N. Long. Come join your neighbors and police at the CAPS Beat 1624 (Montrose, Cicero, Irving Park, Narragansett) meeting. Share your crime-related concerns and help improve our neighborhoods. More info: 16th District CAPS Office 312-742-4521. Free. 

Thur., Aug. 23, 7 pm, Kreuger Hall, 4910 W. Addison. Come join your neighbors and police at the CAPS Beat 1634 (Cicero, Irving Park, Long, Belmont) meeting. Share your crime-related concerns and help improve our neighborhoods. More info: 16th District CAPS Office 312-742-4521. Free. 

Sat. Aug. 25, 1 pm—11 pm, St. Viator School, 4140 W. Addison. Relax in the elegant Wine Grotto or Beer Garden while enjoying a day of fabulous live music, fabulous children's area featuring a magician, juggler, Ms. Julie, Mr. Singer, inflatables, games and much more! Info at www.stviatorchicago.org.

Sat. Aug. 25, 10 am—5 pm, Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside. Join the Mayfair Park Advisory Council for the first ever Mayfair Park Arts Festival. The event will feature artists exhibiting their work and leading workshops for all ages. More info at the Mayfair Park Advisory Council website.

Sat., Aug. 25, 9 am, Tam O'Shanter's Golf Course, 6700 W. Howard, Niles. Join fellow golfers for Father Mike's 1st Annual Golf Outing. Price includes 9 holes of golf, hot dogs and chips, and prizes. Proceeds benefit the St. Batholomew Holy Name Society. For more information or to register, call John McNulty at (773) 283-7120, Al Scalzitti at (773) 545-0334 or George Cortez at (773) 286-6771. Please register by July 31. $50.

Sun. Aug. 26, 9 am—1 pm, Independence Park, Irving Park and Hamlin. Stop by the Independence Park Farmers' Market. Vendors include farmers from around the region, bakeries and other local food providers. Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association website. Free.

Sun., Aug. 26, 10 am—2 pm, Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence. Pick up some meat, produce, baked goods and pet treats at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market. For more info, call the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 736-6697. Free.

Sun. Sept. 9, 9 am—1 pm, Independence Park, Irving Park and Hamlin. Stop by the Independence Park Farmers' Market. Vendors include farmers from around the region, bakeries and other local food providers. Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association website. Free.

Sun., Sept. 9, 10 am—2 pm, Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence. Pick up some meat, produce, baked goods and pet treats at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market. For more info, call the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 736-6697. Free.

Fri., Sept. 14, dusk, Independence Park, Irving Park Road and Springfield. Join us for Movies in the Park featuring The Bee Movie. Free.

Sat., Sept. 15 and Sun., Sept. 16, 9 am-5 pm. Portage Park, Irving Park and Central. The Knights of Columbus Tonti Council 1567 hosts their 16th annual Art in the Park Fair at Portage Park. More info: http://kofc-1567.com/ArtInThePark.php.

Sun., Sept. 16, 9 am-noon, Independence Park, Irving Park Road and Springfield. The Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association is hosting its 9th annual  Gourmet Pancake Breakfast. Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association website. $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for kids 12 and under.

Sun. Sept. 23, 9 am—1 pm, Independence Park, Irving Park and Hamlin. Stop by the Independence Park Farmers' Market. Vendors include farmers from around the region, bakeries and other local food providers. Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association website. Free.

Sun., Sept. 23, 10 am—2 pm, Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence. Pick up some meat, produce, baked goods and pet treats at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market. The market also will feature electronics recycling between 9 am and 1 pm. For more info, call the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 736-6697. Free.

Sun., Oct. 7, 10 am—2 pm, Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence. Pick up some meat, produce, baked goods and pet treats at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market. For more info, call the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 736-6697. Free.

Sun. Oct. 14, 9 am—1 pm, Independence Park, Irving Park and Hamlin. Stop by the Independence Park Farmers' Market. Vendors include farmers from around the region, bakeries and other local food providers. Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association website. Free.

Sun., Oct 21, 10 am—2 pm, Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence. Pick up some meat, produce, baked goods and pet treats at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market. For more info, call the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 736-6697. Free