COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Family Night: Summer Kick Off!
Family Night: Summer Kick Off!
Get ready for a safe summer of fun at BUILD! Enjoy a full lineup of family-friendly activities including arts, sports, games for all ages, food, campfire s'mores, open mic, Fitness Lab health, and much more! Check out the BUILD APP on the (Apple Store) or (Google Play) for more details and to reserve your spot!…
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BUILD Summer Movie Series!
BUILD Summer Movie Series!
Do you enjoy watching thought provoking films and documentaries? How about engaging in lively discussions with others regarding something collectively viewed? Want to connect with others from community on a deeper level? If you answered yes to any or all of these, come join us! Multiple dates are available, each with raffle and prizes! Space is…
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BUILD Community Restorative Justice Training
BUILD's Peace & Justice Center is offering a 12-hour Restorative Justice Training, this is an opportunity for an intergenerational learning opportunity. Participants will learn about the indigenous origins of Restorative Justice, the various practices under the umbrella. as well as how to apply this resource to everyday work, community, and family life. Space is limited,…
DDPP All-Stars vs. District 14 CPD Softball Game
DDPP All-Stars vs. District 14 CPD Softball Game
Join us Monday, July 10 as BUILD’s DDPP All-Stars play against District 14 CPD. Gametime at 7:30 PM at Humboldt Park. Bring the entire family and join the fun! For more details, contact Mark Thornton at markthornton@buildchicago.org
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Hoops on the Block
Hoops on the Block
Time: 3 PM - 7 PM Location: 4700 W Gladys Come out and join the fun! Basketball, food, music, faceprinting and much more! Please contact Bryant Harris at bryantharris@buildchicago.org for additional information.
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Sip & Paint (No-Alcohol)
Sip & Paint (No-Alcohol)
Do you like expressing your inner personality in different ways? Do you like being creative? Do you like building community and connecting with others? Then come & join us for a time of creativity & fun! Space is limited, so first come first serve! Check out the BUILD APP on the (Apple Store) or (Google…
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Movie at the Farm
Movie at the Farm
Enjoy a summer evening of food, music, film and activities at our beautiful urban farm in Austin! It’s FREE and FOR ALL AGES! Doors open at 6:30pm for music by DJ Deon inspired by the 50th anniversary of hip hop, s'mores by the fire pit, tours of BUILD’s urban farm, a raffle of farm fresh…
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Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats
All generations are welcome to join BUILDers around the firepit in the Peace Garden for invited guest speakers and conversation about gardening, food sovereignty, food culture, and more. Questions? Contact Kenneth Carter Weathers at kcweathers@buildchicago.org Space is limited, so first come first serve! Check out the BUILD APP on the (Apple Store) or (Google Play) for…
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Ode to Hip Hop Roller Skating Party!
Ode to Hip Hop Roller Skating Party!
Activities for ages 11 and up. Youth 14 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian BUILD is honoring 50 years of Hip Hop with a community event for all! Join us Friday, July 21st from 6 -9 PM, for a Roll Bounce Skate Party and Ode 2 Hip Hop event! Includes Hip Hop…
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Hoops on the Block
Hoops on the Block
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM Location: 1100 N Harding Ave. Come out and join the fun! Basketball, food, music, faceprinting and much more! Please contact Bryant Harris at bryantharris@buildchicago.org for additional information.
Summer of Possibility Family Nights: Art Extravaganza – Art Activities for Families
Summer of Possibility Family Nights: Art Extravaganza – Art Activities for Families
Join BUILD’s Prevention Team every Saturday for free summer Family Nights at the BUILD Campus! This week we are having an Art Extravaganza filled with art activities for the whole family! Food will be served! Activities for 11+ | Youth under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Questions? Contact Curtis Peace at…
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BUILD Summer Movie Series!
BUILD Summer Movie Series!
Do you enjoy watching thought provoking films and documentaries? How about engaging in lively discussions with others regarding something collectively viewed? Want to connect with others from community on a deeper level? If you answered yes to any or all of these, come join us! Multiple dates are available, each with raffle and prizes! Space is…
Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats
All generations are welcome to join BUILDers around the firepit in the Peace Garden for invited guest speakers and conversation about gardening, food sovereignty, food culture, and more. Questions? Contact Kenneth Carter Weathers at kcweathers@buildchicago.org Space is limited, so first come first serve! Check out the BUILD APP on the (Apple Store) or (Google Play) for…
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Hoops on the Block – Michele Clark
Hoops on the Block – Michele Clark
Time: 1 - 4 PM Location: 5101 W Harrison (Michele Clark) Come out and join the fun! Basketball, food, music, faceprinting and much more! Please contact Bryant Harris at bryantharris@buildchicago.org for additional information.
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More Than a Number, It’s All About US! Youth Empowerment Music Festival
More Than a Number, It’s All About US! Youth Empowerment Music Festival
Join BUILD and other community organizations for the 2nd Annual Youth Empowerment Music Festival. Enjoy free music, sports, art, food and wellness at Columbus Park, July 29 starting at 12 pm! For more information, email info@yourpassion1st.com
“Summer in the City” Ice Cream & Lip Syncing!
“Summer in the City” Ice Cream & Lip Syncing!
It’s time to tell some stories and our youth are ready to show their community that Chicago is more than violence but a beautiful diversity of individuality. So come and be a part of this great time of expression through lip syncing, music and ice cream! Register today! 👉🏽 https://forms.office.com/r/RMpjvpbRAQ We can’t wait to see…
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All-Star Softball Game
All-Star Softball Game
Join BUILD at Little Cubs Field for an evening of softball and fun activities for the whole family! There will be food, batting practice, snow cones, an obstacle course and multiple games of softball for adults! Questions? Contact Martin Anguiano at martinanguiano@buildchicago.org or call 773-227-2880.
BUILD Summer Movie Series!
BUILD Summer Movie Series!
Do you enjoy watching thought provoking films and documentaries? How about engaging in lively discussions with others regarding something collectively viewed? Want to connect with others from community on a deeper level? If you answered yes to any or all of these, come join us! Multiple dates are available, each with raffle and prizes! Space is…
Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats
All generations are welcome to join BUILDers around the firepit in the Peace Garden for invited guest speakers and conversation about gardening, food sovereignty, food culture, and more. Questions? Contact Kenneth Carter Weathers at kcweathers@buildchicago.org Space is limited, so first come first serve! Check out the BUILD APP on the (Apple Store) or (Google Play) for…
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Hoops on the Block – Humboldt Park
Hoops on the Block – Humboldt Park
Time: 3 PM - 7 PM Location: 1400 Humboldt Dr. (Humboldt Park) Come out and join the fun! Basketball, food, music, faceprinting and much more! Please contact Bryant Harris at bryantharris@buildchicago.org for additional information.
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BUILD Fitness For All! For everyone ages 12+
BUILD Fitness For All! For everyone ages 12+
Group fitness is coming to BUILD! Join us to experience some of the group fitness classes scheduled to begin at BUILD! Classes will include yoga, kickboxing, Zumba, Training Bootcamp, and learn how to lower your stress with SPIRONESS™ breathing, a physiologically based respiratory strength and conditioning program. Check out the schedule of events by visiting…