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Life is better with friends and photos! So grab your favorite people and join us to create your own "love story" scrapbooks that celebrate friendship, community, and personal memories. Where: Little Italy Branch Library When: February 13th, 2-4 pm We will provide essential scrapbooking materials, including paper, scissors, a variety of adhesives, markers, and decorative supplies. You are encouraged to bring any personal photos or mementos you wish to include in your project. Sign up mandatory -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemKtm2eIXwDIpRvQS8n2r4X9PiAeKQ9sYW8ccC4Ui39Mb-tA/viewform

**Join us at our TECH MIXER AND SOCIAL for afterwork drinks, networking with tech workers in Chicago and meet people from Chicago and all over the world 🌏🎉** Tech, AI, Data, and more \~ Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Chicago! 🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks 📍 **Hopsmith Tavern** \- 15 W Division St\, Chicago 🕕 **5:30pm** onwards **every** **Friday** 🎫 just $4 entry online or $8 at the door! (helps us to run the event inc. Meetup costs etc!) 🔗 [Link to Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1379224400309?aff=meetup) WhatsApp community in the Eventbrite link above *Chicago tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community career jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup Chicago tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community career jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup*z

A wood-fired, social sauna seating 16 people, along the lake and inside Chicago's parks, with an Aufguss session to cap off every sauna day. What to bring: \- Water\, preferably with electrolytes/lemon to replenish\. \- Swimsuit/athletic clothes\. \- Towel\(s\) for sitting inside the sauna and for drying off\. There is a changing tent and a shower for rinsing off available. Looking forward to welcoming you! \- Maria Tkacz\, Founder of Harbor & Hoyage @harborandvoyage More info & booking at harborandyoyage.com

Come join other parents after drop off at The People's Cafe! Talk school shop on all the happenings, events and current events. Parents go through very similar experiences and it's great to connect to your school community. Mondays and Fridays after drop off!

Join us in Millennium Park for a **FREE** workout at The Bean. We are an inclusive workout group with chapters throughout the world. Whether you are a multi-marathon runner or a mom just getting back into the swing of things, and everything in between, we only ask of everyone to **#JustShowUp!**

Join us at Sketchbook Brewing Company in Evanston for our Sunday Board Game Meetup! We meet most Sundays at Sketchbook. Just look for the group in the back that has stacks of board games to pick from! We welcome people of all skill levels to come and play, as we always teach new games to people that have not played them before. Feel free to bring your own games that you want to teach and are familiar with. A typical event starts with talking about what we brought that week, and then we break out into smaller groups to play games based on player count and what everyone is interested in. It's common to have 2 or 3 games going at once, and fitting in a second or third game before the event ends at 4pm. Please RSVP and be on time so that we can include you at the start of the first game, and buy a drink to support the venue!

An event has long been overdue. I've moved back to Chicago and look forward to reconnecting with former and new members! To start things off, I'd like to introduce you to [Lilliput Books](https://lilliputbookstore.com/), an amazing new woman-owned bookstore in the Lincoln Park area, who is hosting a Junk Journal event this Sunday, February 15 at 9:30 am. While there, be sure to also check out the [Auranimali](https://www.auranimali.com/) pop up shop with Valentine and Chinese New Year themed gifts and more for the month of February. Follows are the Junk Journal event details: Create your own junk journal. Your ticket includes journal, supplies to get started, & breakfast. The LOVE Edition will have fun heart-filled supplies in addition to our general junk journalling supplies. This is a great event to capture what you love e.g., yourself, family, friends, romance, pets, books, etc. Anything you love can be added to your journal! Start your Sunday, creating your own junk journal. Your ticket includes a journal, supplies to get started, and breakfast. Participants will enjoy a 10% discount during the workshop to buy more supplies (applies to one-time purchase during the workshop off all items in the store). To attend this paid event, sign up here: [Sign Up Now at Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980389309736?aff=oddtdtcreator)

To officially register and pay for this game, please sign up through the Grab A Game app or online at https://grabagame.com/basketball/. Each player must register and pay for themselves. Your RSVP on this meetup listing does not save you a spot in the game. Join us for 90-minutes of well-organized Pickup Basketball. Space is limited to 15 players and and games are to 11 by 1's and 2's. Space is limited to guarantee plenty of playing time. Sign up by yourself or with friends. The Grab A Game host will check players in, form teams, and make sure everything is organized and fun. All you have to do is show up ready to play! **Pricing** The cost to play is $15 per person and payment is required to register. First time players will have the option to purchase two games for $25 when checking out. For discounted pricing, purchase a 5-pack for $65. **What to Expect:** Show up 5-10 minutes early and check in with the host on the court. The game will begin at the time listed for this event. Please be ready to start on time and stay until the end. The Grab A Game host will check players in and make sure everything runs smoothly. **Level of Play:** We generally attract intermediate level players. We make teams on site and do our best to make them even. There are no referees, so players need to play with sportsmanship and make their own calls. We aim to make everyone feel welcome at these events. **About this Facility:** Street parking is available but may be difficult to find. A parking garage around the corner is also available. The main entrance is on Eastman Street. You will need to show a photo ID at the front desk to enter this location. After you receive your visitor pass, take the elevator to the fourth floor. The gym is at the end of the hall to the left. Check in with the Grab A Game host on the court when you arrive. **Minimum Number of Players and Playing Formats:** This event needs a minimum of 8 people (not including the host) signed up before the start of the event in order to run. While highly unlikely, we will play with a minimum of 4 players per team. An email notification will be sent 2 hours in advance to all registered participants if we need to cancel. Credits will be issued if we cancel the event. Sign up early to encourage more people to sign up!! **Do Your Part! Help us keep an accurate guest count!** If you sign up, we're counting on you to be there. If you need to cancel, you'll automatically receive your Grab A Game account if you cancel 2 or more hours in advance. **Requirement to play:** This is an adult basketball group and player must be 18 or older. Males and females are welcome to play. There is no required gender ratio. **What's included in the price?** Your payment helps to cover the rental costs, the hourly pay for your event host, and ensures a well-organized event. Questions? Email [email protected] or call M-F 9:00am-5:00pm: 312-850-8167.

To officially register and pay for this game, please sign up through the Grab A Game app or online at [https://grabagame.com/basketball/.](https://grabagame.com/basketball/) Each player must register and pay for themselves. Your RSVP on this meetup listing does not save you a spot in the game. Join us for 90-minutes of well-organized Pickup Basketball. Space is limited to 15 players and and games are to 11 by 1's and 2's. Space is limited to guarantee plenty of playing time. Sign up by yourself or with friends. The Grab A Game host will check players in, form teams, and make sure everything is organized and fun. All you have to do is show up ready to play! **Pricing** The cost to play is $15 per person and payment is required to register. First time players will have the option to purchase two games for $25 when checking out. For discounted pricing, purchase a 5-pack for $65. **What to Expect:** Show up 5-10 minutes early and check in with the host on the court. The game will begin at the time listed for this event. Please be ready to start on time and stay until the end. The Grab A Game host will check players in and make sure everything runs smoothly. **Level of Play:** We generally attract intermediate level players. We make teams on site and do our best to make them even. There are no referees, so players need to play with sportsmanship and make their own calls. We aim to make everyone feel welcome at these events. **About this Facility:** Street parking is available but may be difficult to find. A parking garage around the corner is also available. The main entrance is on Eastman Street. You will need to show a photo ID at the front desk to enter this location. After you receive your visitor pass, take the elevator to the fourth floor. The gym is at the end of the hall to the left. Check in with the Grab A Game host on the court when you arrive. **Minimum Number of Players and Playing Formats:** This event needs a minimum of 8 people (not including the host) signed up before the start of the event in order to run. While highly unlikely, we will play with a minimum of 4 players per team. An email notification will be sent 2 hours in advance to all registered participants if we need to cancel. Credits will be issued if we cancel the event. Sign up early to encourage more people to sign up!! **Do Your Part! Help us keep an accurate guest count!** If you sign up, we're counting on you to be there. If you need to cancel, you'll automatically receive your Grab A Game account if you cancel 2 or more hours in advance. **Requirement to play:** This is an adult basketball group and player must be 18 or older. Males and females are welcome to play. There is no required gender ratio. **What's included in the price?** Your payment helps to cover the rental costs, the hourly pay for your event host, and ensures a well-organized event. Questions? Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or call M-F 9:00am-5:00pm: 312-850-8167.

Art therapy is a therapeutic practice that uses creative processes like drawing and painting to enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This session is guided by art therapist Shalom Spaces are limited [RSVP today](https://www.blackalphabet.org/events)! Questions? Text us -> (312) 376-4404 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **No-Show Policy:** If three consecutive sessions are missed without prior notice, you will be automatically removed from the sign-up list for future sessions.

Welcome to West Loop Writers! Sunday morning, we will meet up and write from 9-10:30 a.m. at Sawada coffee shop. (Sawada is the slightly hidden coffee shop that connects with Green Street Meats). Bring your laptop, or even better a pen and an old fashioned notebook, and write with us. At 10:30 we will break from writing, introduce ourselves and what we're working on if the spirit moves us. We have people working on all types of writing, from nonfiction to kids' books and novels. From there it’s up to you to embrace the serendipity of finding fellow writers to network with! For now I will answer questions about self publishing individually but we aren’t doing any speakers or anything (yet).

February 28th, 4:30pm-6:30pm Model: MATT Suggested donation: $10 cash. But pay what you can! Bring your own supplies to draw. No experience needed. All welcome. Arrive and leave when you like. Poses start at 4:30pm with 5-minute poses, then 10-minute poses, and a final 25-minute pose. Note: This is an in-person event only.

Join us on Saturday, March 14th for an exciting figure drawing class with Amie O'Connor, model and yoga teacher. In this workshop, Sarah Kaiser will be teaching participants the basics of expressive figure drawing: -proportions -anatomy -shading techniques -measuring techniques Please pay in advance on this site to hold your spot. We will work with charcoal on toned paper. Supply list: -Vine charcoal sticks -Compressed charcoal pencils -Kneaded eraser -Toned paper (gray or tan) ##

Join us for Tuesday Figure Drawing! 7-930pm. $20 per person. Artist should bring their own paper and drawing supplies. Drawing horses, easels, and drawing boards are provided on a first come first served basis. Parking lot and free street parking. On the intercom directory, scroll to and dial "Platform Studios", and we'll buzz you in. 1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, Suite 301.

Join us for Tuesday Figure Drawing! 7-930pm. $20 per person. Artist should bring their own paper and drawing supplies. Drawing horses, easels, and drawing boards are provided on a first come first served basis. Parking lot and free street parking. On the intercom directory, scroll to and dial "Platform Studios", and we'll buzz you in. 1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, Suite 301.

Join us for Tuesday Figure Drawing! 7-930pm. $20 per person. Artist should bring their own paper and drawing supplies. Drawing horses, easels, and drawing boards are provided on a first come first served basis. Parking lot and free street parking. On the intercom directory, scroll to and dial "Platform Studios", and we'll buzz you in. 1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, Suite 301.

Join us for Tuesday Figure Drawing! 7-930pm. $20 per person. Artist should bring their own paper and drawing supplies. Drawing horses, easels, and drawing boards are provided on a first come first served basis. Parking lot and free street parking. On the intercom directory, scroll to and dial "Platform Studios", and we'll buzz you in. 1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, Suite 301.

Lets meet in the food hall at the base of Sears (Willis) Tower. Bring a sketchpad and something to draw with and lets make some art!