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First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Sat, Mar 28, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Institute of Cultural Affairs
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Sat, Mar 28, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Institute of Cultural Affairs
Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Oak Park · Comedy Plex Comedy Club
Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Oak Park · Comedy Plex Comedy Club
North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 AM
Evanston · YWCA Evanston/North Shore
North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 AM
Evanston · YWCA Evanston/North Shore
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CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY
Fri, Apr 3, 7:00 PM
Rosemont · Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare
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CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY
Fri, Apr 3, 7:00 PM
Rosemont · Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare
Credit Union Difference: Access to Capital for People & Small Businesses
Thu, Apr 2, 3:30 PM
Chicago · 1116 N Kedzie Ave
Credit Union Difference: Access to Capital for People & Small Businesses
Thu, Apr 2, 3:30 PM
Chicago · 1116 N Kedzie Ave
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Meditation: Super Focus
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · National India Hub
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Meditation: Super Focus
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · National India Hub
The Real Estate Millionaire & Financial Independence Investor Formula
Today at 11:00 AM
Chicago · 707 N Western Ave
The Real Estate Millionaire & Financial Independence Investor Formula
Today at 11:00 AM
Chicago · 707 N Western Ave
Microgreens Mingle with Silver Tuna Studios at Local Leaf Farm
Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM
Highland Park · 1849 Green Bay Rd suite 159
Microgreens Mingle with Silver Tuna Studios at Local Leaf Farm
Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM
Highland Park · 1849 Green Bay Rd suite 159
70's & 80's Disco Party W/DJ Russ Fritz - Formal DJ for the Playboy Clubs
Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM
Long Grove · Broken Earth Winery Long Grove
70's & 80's Disco Party W/DJ Russ Fritz - Formal DJ for the Playboy Clubs
Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM
Long Grove · Broken Earth Winery Long Grove
PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)
Thu, Apr 2, 9:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Drury Lane Theatre & Events
PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)
Thu, Apr 2, 9:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Drury Lane Theatre & Events
Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Moved to Virtual Event
Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Moved to Virtual Event
Girl Empowerment Sip & Paint
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 PM
Maywood · Maywood Park Distruct
Girl Empowerment Sip & Paint
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 PM
Maywood · Maywood Park Distruct
Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium and Poster Competition 2026
Fri, Apr 3, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Student Center West, Thompson Rooms 2nd floor
Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium and Poster Competition 2026
Fri, Apr 3, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Student Center West, Thompson Rooms 2nd floor
Spring Break Staycation — Snacks & Crafts Tuesday
Tue, Mar 31, 12:00 PM
Evanston · Goldfish Swim School- Evanston
Spring Break Staycation — Snacks & Crafts Tuesday
Tue, Mar 31, 12:00 PM
Evanston · Goldfish Swim School- Evanston
CEU | JUSTICE DESIGN - PAINT AND SIP
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 PM
Chicago · 4240 W Lawrence Ave
CEU | JUSTICE DESIGN - PAINT AND SIP
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 PM
Chicago · 4240 W Lawrence Ave
Single Social Purpose Panel & Game Night
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM
Forest Park · Living Word Christian Center
Single Social Purpose Panel & Game Night
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM
Forest Park · Living Word Christian Center
80's Night w/ Jessie's Girl at Tony D's
Sat, Mar 28, 8:30 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
80's Night w/ Jessie's Girl at Tony D's
Sat, Mar 28, 8:30 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
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FREE - BYO Project Fiber Art Afternoon
Tomorrow at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Hey, I Thought Of You
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FREE - BYO Project Fiber Art Afternoon
Tomorrow at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Hey, I Thought Of You
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Trucking Tuesday Chicago! Powered by GHTA Impact
Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Rosemont · 5500 Park Pl
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Trucking Tuesday Chicago! Powered by GHTA Impact
Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Rosemont · 5500 Park Pl
AIHSC Family Game Night - March 2026
Fri, Mar 27, 5:30 PM
Chicago · American Indian Health Service of Chicago Inc
AIHSC Family Game Night - March 2026
Fri, Mar 27, 5:30 PM
Chicago · American Indian Health Service of Chicago Inc

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First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser

North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event

CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY

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The Real Estate Millionaire & Financial Independence Investor Formula

Meditation: Super Focus

FREE - BYO Project Fiber Art Afternoon

First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser

Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser

North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event

North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event

CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY

CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY

Credit Union Difference: Access to Capital for People & Small Businesses

Credit Union Difference: Access to Capital for People & Small Businesses

Meditation: Super Focus

Meditation: Super Focus

The Real Estate Millionaire & Financial Independence Investor Formula

The Real Estate Millionaire & Financial Independence Investor Formula

Microgreens Mingle with Silver Tuna Studios at Local Leaf Farm

Microgreens Mingle with Silver Tuna Studios at Local Leaf Farm

70's & 80's Disco Party W/DJ Russ Fritz - Formal DJ for the Playboy Clubs

70's & 80's Disco Party W/DJ Russ Fritz - Formal DJ for the Playboy Clubs

PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)

PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)

Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event

Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event

Girl Empowerment Sip & Paint

Girl Empowerment Sip & Paint

Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium and Poster Competition 2026

Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium and Poster Competition 2026

Spring Break Staycation — Snacks & Crafts Tuesday

Spring Break Staycation — Snacks & Crafts Tuesday

CEU | JUSTICE DESIGN - PAINT AND SIP

CEU | JUSTICE DESIGN - PAINT AND SIP

Single Social Purpose Panel & Game Night

Single Social Purpose Panel & Game Night

80's Night w/ Jessie's Girl at Tony D's

80's Night w/ Jessie's Girl at Tony D's

FREE - BYO Project Fiber Art Afternoon

FREE - BYO Project Fiber Art Afternoon

Trucking Tuesday Chicago! Powered by GHTA Impact

Trucking Tuesday Chicago! Powered by GHTA Impact

AIHSC Family Game Night - March 2026

AIHSC Family Game Night - March 2026

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5. Free paper shredding

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8. Bingo

9. Toastmasters

10. Speed dating

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12. Free easter egg hunt

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