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SUMMARY:17th Annual Woodlawn Summit
DESCRIPTION:*** NEW DATE ALERT *** The 17th Annual Woodlawn Community Summit will now be held on Saturday\, March 21\, 2026.  \nThe Woodlawn Community Summit is a collaboration of neighbors\, youth groups\, elected leaders\, business owners\, and community stakeholders seeking to promote the comprehensive growth and well-being of Woodlawn and its surrounding communities. \nWith leadership from the South East Chicago Commission\, the Summit has grown from its infancy into a standing-room-only community leadership model worthy of recognition and replication as a model for civic engagement. \nThe 2026 Woodlawn Summit theme\, “Deep Roots\, Strong Future” provides a glimpse to the focus on the Woodlawn Community from a resident’s perspective. \nPlease Register to Reserve Your Spot for Saturday\, March 21. \n 
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/17th-annual-woodlawn-summit/
LOCATION:Edith Abbott Hall\, 969 E 60th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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SUMMARY:Panel on Emerging Redevelopment Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:This panel will look at the momentum behind heavily publicized initiatives while reviewing areas that are developing new strategies to jump-start investment. \nPanelists Include:\n\nDavid Doig\, President\, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives\n\n\nChris Brewer\, Vice President\, AECOM Economics\n\n\nDiane Burnham\, Executive Director\, South East Chicago Commission\n\n\nRob Rose\, Managing Director\, Rose Capital Group\n\n  \nDetails:\nThursday\, Feb. 12\, 2026 \n9:00am – 11:45am \nDePaul Center\, 1 E Jackson Blvd. \n$50 Registration Fee
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/panel-on-emerging-redevelopment-hotspots/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T173000
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SUMMARY:Pouring for a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Sip. Connect. Give Back.   \nEnjoy a curated wine tasting experience by Shall We Wine\, a Chicago lifestyle brand founded by Regine T. Rousseau\, award-winning wine & spirits educator\, certified sommelier\, dynamic media personality\, and lifestyle advisor. \nWhat’s Included \n•A guided wine tasting experience \n•Bites from Mesler Kitchen’s New American–inspired menu \n•Meet Mesler Kitchen’s new Chef Malcolm Hilliard \n•One entry into a prize drawing featuring hotel stays\, local restaurant gift certificates\, and wine \n•A special gift for all guests from Mesler Kitchen & Bar \n  \nInvitation: SECC – Fundraiser Event Invitation-v2 (1)
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/pouring-for-a-purpose/
LOCATION:Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge\, 1401 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251220T090000
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SUMMARY:HPFM Holiday Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 20\, 2025\, Chicago’s Hyde Park Farmers Market (HPFM) will host a day of shopping at The Promontory (5311 S Lake Park Ave W)\, offering a festive indoor experience from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\nShop locally this season and explore a range of unique holiday gifts\, including packaged goods\, original art\, jewelry\, wellness products\, holiday stationery\, and custom gift baskets—perfect for seasonal shopping. \n 
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/hpfm-holiday-market-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T120000
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SUMMARY:2025 Southside Connection Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Southside Connection Symposium will focus on exploring the South Side advantage—why the South Side is a uniquely powerful place to live\, work\, and do business. The Symposium\, themed “Connect. Collaborate. Thrive.\,” will highlight opportunities for business development\, reveal shifts in the local marketplace\, and spotlight transformative investments in the southeast Chicago commercial corridor.
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/2025-southside-connection-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250827T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250827T130000
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SUMMARY:Countdown to the Obama Presidential Center
DESCRIPTION:The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) presents an invigorating Small Business Power Hour Lunch: Countdown to the Obama Presidential Center on Wednesday\, August 27\, hosted by The Study at University of Chicago in the Woodlawn neighborhood.  THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AS OF AUGUST 13\, 2025. \n \n 
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/countdown-to-the-obama-presidential-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T110000
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SUMMARY:Women in Business Power Hour Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Connection Series:\nWomen in Business Power Hour Lunch \nWednesday June 18\, 2025 \nDoors open at 11:00 am \n\nLittle Black Pearl\n1060 East 47th Street.  \n\n\nAttendance is free and includes lunch with advance registration. \nSpace is limited. \n  \n\n\nThe panel includes: \n\n\n\nModerator: Phaedra Leslie\, Vice President of Diversity\, Workforce Development\, and Community\,  ALL Construction Group + SECC Board Secretary\n\n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeiana Barrett\, CEO\, Business Leadership Council\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShari Currie\, Owner\, Recycled Modern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaprice Lindsay\, AVP Business Development Officer\, Hyde Park Bank\, A Wintrust Community Bank\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonica Haslip\, Executive Director and Founder\, Little Black Pearl\n\n\n\n  \nPLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND.  TICKETS ARE LIMITED. \n 
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/women-in-business-power-hour-lunch/
LOCATION:Little Black Pearl\, 1060 E 47th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Hyde Park Farmers Market Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The South East Chicago Commission and Special Service Area #61 proudly present the Hyde Park Farmers Market\, thanks to the partnership of Hyde Park Bank. The Market begins with the grand opening on Sunday\, June 1 and the season continues through Sunday\, September 28\, 2025. You are invited to experience the new energy\, entertainment\, community engagement and a fantastically-curated collection of vendors.
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/2025-hyde-park-farmers-market-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 HPFM Season Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Shop Local. The Hyde Park Farmers Market is presented by the South East Chicago Commission and Special Service Area #61 – Downtown Hyde Park Chicago. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/hydeparkchicagofarmersmarket
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/2025-hpfm-season-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T130000
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SUMMARY:SSA61 Presents Metra Viaduct Art Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:Harper Court Tower – 11th Floor\nFREE\nReception and art unveiling at two Metra Stations:\n53rd Street and Lake Park Ave\n55th Street and Lake Park Ave\nSponsored by:\nSpecial Service Area #61 in collaboration with Chicago Public Art Group and South East Chicago Commission.
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/ssa61-presents-metra-viaduct-art-unveiling/
LOCATION:Harper Court Tower\, 11th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Garden Fair - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Hyde Park Garden Fair is Chicago’s oldest community garden sale. Every Spring and Fall\, Hyde Park hosts a garden sale to foster neighborhood gardening projects throughout the South Side.  Shop around to and choose from thousands of annuals in every color\, perennials\, hanging baskets\, geraniums\, unique vines\, trees\, shrubs\, wildflowers\, herbs\, and veggies. \nSpring Garden Fair \nFriday | May 16 from 9 am to 6 pm \nSaturday | May 17 from 9 am to 3 pm
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/2025-spring-garden-fair-day-2/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza Shopping Center\, (53rd Street and South Kimbark)\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250516T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250516T180000
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Hyde Park Garden Fair is Chicago’s oldest community garden sale. Every Spring and Fall\, Hyde Park hosts a garden sale to foster neighborhood gardening projects throughout the South Side.  Shop around to and choose from thousands of annuals in every color\, perennials\, hanging baskets\, geraniums\, unique vines\, trees\, shrubs\, wildflowers\, herbs\, and veggies. \nSpring Garden Fair \nFriday | May 16 from 9 am to 6 pm \nSaturday | May 17 from 9 am to 3 pm \n 
URL:https://secc-chicago.org/event/2025-spring-garden-fair/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza Shopping Center\, (53rd Street and South Kimbark)\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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