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Saint Xavier University

Free Adult Hearing Screening at the Saint Xavier University Ludden Speech and Language Clinic! Join us Friday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to noon for a free hearing screening. Take a simple step toward better hearing health and schedule your screening today.
📍 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60655 📞 773-298-3570 👉 <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F262435548386164%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccjparker%40sxu.edu%7Cb1f5637b887f475b5a9b08df133d1328%7Cfe272ab3cfce455f9427088b59a13be5%7C0%7C0%7C639250825188548625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yadzb0vpEbwTpPZICYzcelquCxaJoEDopLKLZyW20e0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign up for your free hearing screening</a>

Local Event: Free Adult Hearing Screening at Saint Xavier University

Free Adult Hearing Screening at Saint Xavier...

Free Adult Hearing Screening at the Saint Xavier University Ludden Speech and Language Clinic! Join us Friday, October 2 from 9...

Free Adult Hearing Screening at Saint Xavier University

Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos &amp; Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL FREE | Family-friendly | Indoor &amp; outdoor
The Dark Arts &amp; Oddities Market returns to Soundgrowler Brewing with 50+ artists, makers, oddity vendors and small businesses taking over the taproom, barrel room and beer garden.
Come explore dark art, oddities, wet specimens, framed insects, bone art, skull candles, horror art, tarot, witchy creations, jewelry, decor, plants, vintage, self-care, handmade goods and plenty of things you probably didn't know you needed until you saw them.
And it isn't all dark and creepy. We're bringing giant cookies, gourmet pickles, hand pies, sweet treats, coffee and plenty of unique handmade gifts too.
Soundgrowler will have the tacos going, craft beer pouring and N/A options available while you sip and shop.
Current Artist Lineup:
Abearcub Wraps Accents by Rosey Adara Selene Creations Adorable Oracle Art by Andee Dandee Belonio Doodles Blue Casa Studios &amp; Jaqui Almaguer Art Bryan Gregory Forsyth Art Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Crafted Laserworks Crafty Creations Crochet by Rose Cupboard Creature Creations Dead Girl Decor Death and Dopamine Doom Sauce Elaha FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers Galaxy Skincare Company Gigawatt Coffee Roasters Hex &amp; Crust Honey Grove House of D&amp;A I Just Wet My Plants Icky Bah Koo Jasmine Moon Designs Jason Michael West Jen Marx Art Kraftasaurous Kreations Little Wicked Things Luna's Loops Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Mixtape Your Life Moon Shine Mama Penguin Imprints Pretty Spooky Handmade Prismatic Pumpkins Rantana Creations Robin Monique Rios Art Rogue Relics Sealed Fate Curiosities Secondhand Nightmares Serpent &amp; Flame Candle Company Snowingstars That Girl at the Market The Crooked Workbench Vintage Vogue Utopia Welding Witch Wicked Art LLC Wicked Fun Crafts Yvette Sketches
Free to attend. Family-friendly. Rain or shine. Leashed pets are welcome outside.
Come hungry, grab a beer and spend the afternoon exploring one of our biggest and strangest lineups of the season.
Curated by the Streetz Artz Alliance.

Local Event: Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Tinley Park

Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos & Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co....

The most famous deli in Chicago, Manny's Deli, is coming to you on Sunday, October 4th! We recommend trying a Signature Reuben, available with Corned Beef, Pastrami, Smoked Pastrami, Turkey Pastrami, or Roasted Turkey! There are dozens of options, sure to please the whole family. And don't forget to stock up for the week from this local favorite.
Order by 10am on Sunday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 2:30 - 6:00pm. Please leave a cooler outside if you won't be home.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/47nhhex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/47nhhex</a>

Local Event: Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am.

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Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic...

The most famous deli in Chicago, Manny's Deli, is coming to you on Sunday, October 4th! We recommend trying a Signature Reuben,...

Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am.

We're so excited to bring the delicious Brown Sugar Bakery to you on Thursday, October 8th! This Southern-style bakeshop specializes in traditional sweet treats &amp; custom cakes and hand-crafted chocolates. Owner Stephanie Hart has curated a line of gourmet sweets perfect for any occasion. Enjoy whole cakes, cupcakes, candy and much more!
Order by 12pm on Tuesday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 2:30 - 6:00pm.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4yq4bsY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4yq4bsY</a>

Local Event: James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is perfect for any occasion! Order by Tuesday.

James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is...

We're so excited to bring the delicious Brown Sugar Bakery to you on Thursday, October 8th! This Southern-style bakeshop...

James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is perfect for any occasion! Order by Tuesday.

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to you on Friday, October 9th--and this time, we're delivering to your home! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust. We also have thin crust pies, garlic bread, and cheesy garlic bread on the menu this time around for delivery, so indulge! Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Wednesday at the latest! But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because there are only 50 spots available.
Home delivery will take place between 2:30 - 6:00pm.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4ygOmEV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4ygOmEV</a>

Local Event: Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday.

Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to you on Friday, October 9th--and this time, we're delivering to...

Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday.

Alsip-Merrionette Park Library

Who says book fairs are just for kids? Join us and relive the magic of the school book fair! Shop books from local bookstores like Love's Sweet Arrow, Amazing Fantasy Books and Comics, Salty Books and Beans, and Beyond the Book! Plus, you can browse creations from local artists. Light refreshments will be served. Must be ages 21+ to attend. Come shop, browse and rediscover your love of the book fair!

Local Event: Book Fair for Adults

Book Fair for Adults

Who says book fairs are just for kids? Join us and relive the magic of the school book fair! Shop books from local bookstores...

CHICAGO, IL &mdash; For renters watching thousands of dollars disappear every year into housing they will never own, Harbor Point at Wolf Lake is offering a very different alternative.
Located on Chicago&rsquo;s Southeast Side, Harbor Point offers the feel of single-family living without the $300,000-plus price point that comes with many traditional homes. Brand-new three-bedroom, two-bath homes are currently offered from approximately $89,000 to $103,000, giving professionals, families and retirees an opportunity to own something of their own without sacrificing privacy, comfort or style.
No shared walls. No upstairs neighbors. No crowded condo hallways. Instead, buyers have their own home, private driveway, storage shed, outdoor space and room to create a home that feels personal.
For many renters, the numbers are becoming harder to ignore. Even $1,000 per month in rent adds up to more than $60,000 over five years&mdash;money that never creates ownership or equity in the home they live in.
&ldquo;More buyers are starting to ask themselves what they actually have to show for years of rent payments,&rdquo; says Brandy Crask, Director of Sales. &ldquo;For many of them, Harbor Point opens the door to a type of homeownership they didn&rsquo;t realize was within reach.&rdquo;
Crask is closely involved in the design and selection of homes within the community, focusing on cabinetry, flooring, lighting, kitchens, appliances and upgraded finishes that give each home a polished and elevated feel while maintaining an attainable price point.
&ldquo;There is something very different about Harbor Point when you drive in,&rdquo; Crask says. &ldquo;It is quiet, beautifully maintained and tucked back among the trees along Wolf Lake. These are not simply homes we are selling. When I design each one, I think about the person who may eventually live there&mdash;the first-time buyer, the Chicago professional looking for peace at the end of the day, the single woman creating a home and life of her own, or the family ready for more space. I want every home to feel as though it was created for someone, not simply placed on a lot.&rdquo;
A key part of the Harbor Point experience is Erik Salas, a bilingual member of the sales team who works closely with English- and Spanish-speaking families to understand what they are looking for and help locate the home that best fits their lifestyle, household and budget.
Crask added that Harbor Point can also work with no financing needed, self employed and&nbsp;ITIN buyers, creating additional pathways to homeownership for families who may not fit the traditional financing model. Financing options with terms of up to 23 years may be available, with a wide range of credit profiles considered. A down payment may be required, with the amount varying by lender and individual applicant. For buyers who need help identifying where that down payment may come from, Crask also works with them to explore resources they may already have available, including eligible retirement funds such as a 401(k), depending on the terms of their plan.
The setting is another major part of Harbor Point&rsquo;s appeal. Although the community remains within Cook County&mdash;important for buyers who need or prefer to stay within county limits&mdash;it feels far removed from typical city living. Quiet streets, mature trees, friendly neighbors and a peaceful setting near Wolf Lake give the community the feel of a tucked-away suburban or rural neighborhood while still maintaining a Chicago address.
&ldquo;I always tell buyers to drive the streets, look at the yards, walk through the clubhouse and take in how peaceful it is here,&rdquo; Crask says. &ldquo;You can compare square footage and pricing online, but you really have to come here to understand what makes Harbor Point something very special.&rdquo;
Community events bring residents together, neighbors get to know one another, and the overall atmosphere feels more personal and connected than traditional apartment or condominium living.
For professionals, Harbor Point offers privacy and space after a long workday. For families, it offers bedrooms, outdoor space and room to grow. For retirees, it provides a quieter, more manageable home in a community that still feels welcoming and connected.
View available homes for sale here, preowned homes also available, starting around $50,000.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.zillow.com/community/harbor-point-estates/30361399_plid/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zillow.com/community/harbor-point-estates/30361399_plid/</a>
At Harbor Point, homeownership is not just about the house itself. It is about pulling into your own driveway at the end of the day, knowing your neighbors, having room to breathe, and finally putting your monthly housing payment toward a place that feels like yours.
For some buyers, it may be their first home. For others, it may be a fresh start, a quieter chapter or simply a chance to live differently.
That is what makes Harbor Point special.
It is not just an affordable place to live.
It is a place to come home to.
Contact The Ravinia Team, Brandy Crask and Erik Salas: 815-426-9834

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