This group is aimed at providing the time and support for Moms, Dads and Caregivers who are interested in a half-hour to an hour walk in our neighborhood.
Stroll, Stroller or Sling the kids along and join us as we WalkAround Rogers Park.
At this point, we will be meet outside of the Common Cup (1501 W. Morse) and choose our destination. If you would like to choose a path, then do so when you RSVP Yes on the RPPG Meetup Events Page. (For example, you can determine we walk down Morse to the Lake and then to Pratt Pier. Or we can walk up Greenview to Jarvis Square and back down Sheridan Road. ) Otherwise we will determine our path when we meet at The Common Cup.
This group will meet every day of the week. Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday will meet at 9am.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday will meet at 1:30pm.
Labels: Official RPPG Event, Past Events
Rogers Park Parents Group New Year's Eve Family PartyThursday, Dec 31, 2009, 4-6pm
Greenleaf Art Center
1806 W. Greenleaf
$10 per family
We'll be at Greenleaf Art Center, constructing our own New Years’ hats, noisemakers and paper fireworks. Assembly will be led by local artist Kathleen Case Paluch. Bring something yummy for a snack exchange. Plus there will be a story time and face painting. The party starts at 4 pm and ends at 6 pm. Admission is $10 per family. The Greenleaf Art Center is located at 1806 W. Greenleaf.
To R.S.V.P, please send an email to rogersparkparents [at] gmail [dot] com, or sign on to our Meetup Page!
Labels: Official RPPG Event, Past Events
Thanks to Kathy Paluch @ Greenleaf Art Center for designing this wonderful flyer!
When: Saturday, October 31st, 4-8pm
Where: Jarvis Square (Jarvis and Greenview)
Where: Jarvis Square (Jarvis and Greenview)
Labels: Official RPPG Event, Past Events
When: Saturday, July 18th, 3-5:30 pm
Where: Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon
Rogers Park Parents will be at Uncommon Ground's July Green Room's Green Parenting Festival, which will feature resources for healthy and green living for children and families in Chicago including The Green Mama, Green Parent Chicago & The Green Parent Chicago Network, Rogers Park Parents, Chapter One Organics, Purple Asparagus, Art & Soul, A Cooler Planet, Green Genes, Mighty Nest, Greeno Bambino, BirthLink, Green Bag Organics, Neighborhood Parents Network, Tim Magner of Green Sugar Press, The Chicago Waldorf School, Gourmet Gorilla, The Pig Pen, Recycle Me Organic Clothing, and and a live performance by Little Miss Ann and the appearance of Mr. Furry Fur Fur's creator.
Complimentary Appetizers and $5 TreeTinis: A year-round offering that changes seasonally featuring only the finest organic ingredients, Veev Acai spirit & organically produced Rain Vodka. For every TreeTini ordered, a tree is committed to be planted. Over 7,000 trees to date. Uncommon Ground and the "Tree-Tini" are proud to sponsor the Green Room Sessions; a free monthly eco-awareness series featuring local environmental organizations along with live music and complimentary appetizers featuring local products prepared by Uncommon Ground's Executive Chef Brian Millman.
Labels: Official RPPG Event, Past Events
Where: Touhy Park, 7358 N. Paulina
Join your neighbors in the 49th ward for a fun-filled day of activities focused on bicycles and bike safety!
Whether you're a hardcore bicycling enthusiast, or simply want to spend a nice summer day riding bikes with your kids, this is the place to be. Local businesses and community organizations will offer the following:
- Bike safety checks
- Helmet fittings
- Cycling merchandise
- Gift certificates
- Rider safety tips
The Recyclery, Rogers Park's used bicycle collective, will be accepting donations of used bikes, and the Rogers Park Parent's Group will host some kid-friendly activities for all ages. Mayor Daley's Bicycling Ambassadors will also be on hand with a table of activities for kids and adults.
At 12 Noon we'll mount up and enjoy an Ambassador-escorted bike ride through the neighborhood and then return to Touhy Park for a picnic lunch provided by Partners for Rogers Park!
Many thanks to Roberts Cycle, 7054 N. Clark, for providing the safety checks, helmet fittings, cycling merchandise and gift certificates.
Click here to download a copy of the flier.
Labels: Past Events
Thanks to all who marched, pedaled, pushed and pulled in the 2nd Annual Rogers Park Parents Bike and Trike Parade at the Artists of the Wall Festival!
If you missed the event, you can check out some of the photos on the Meetup site. See you all at the next RP Parents Event!
Labels: Artists of the Wall Festival, Bike and Trike Parade, Official RPPG Event, Past Events
Official Rogers Park Parents Group Event!
When: Sunday, June 20th, 2009 3pm
(See RPPG Meetup Calendar Entry)
Make Noise, Have Fun, & Celebrate with the Artists of the Wall!
The Artist of the Wall festival includes bands, activities for children, and NOW the RP Parents second annual BIKE AND TRIKE PARADE!!!! Please come and bring your bicycle, tricycle, stroller, wagon, scooter, or whatever and enjoy a jaunt around the park with lots of laughing, music, and maybe even decorated bikes.
Meet at 3 p.m. at the Windform Sculpture at Pratt and the Lake. Appropriate for children and adults of all ages (0 to 100). Bring instruments, bike bells, or noisemakers. FREE. Watch the artists paint the Beach Wall and find out who won cash prizes.
Labels: Past Events
