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SUMMARY:The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry\nThe food pantry\, located at Hyde Park Union Church\, provides nonperishable groceries and limited refrigerated and frozen foods to 500 to 800 people every month on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. \nWe serve the area of 39th – 63rd St.\, Cottage Grove east to Lake Michigan\, and patrons can come twice a month. All will be served on their first visit\, regardless of residency. If you are looking for food outside of our service area or hours\, you can visit the website of the Greater Chicago Food depository to find additional services.\n​\nVolunteers order food\, unload deliveries\, pre-pack bags and distribute food. ​If you would like to volunteer\, please contact the Church Office or Margy Mitchell\, the Food Pantry coordinator. \nTime and Location \nEvery Saturday (including Christmas\, New Year’s Day\, and July 4th) from 10 am to 1 pm; \nHyde Park Union Church\n5600 S. Woodlawn — enter by the side door at 1169 E. 56th St.\nChicago\, IL 60637
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-hyde-park-kenwood-food-pantry/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Union Church\, 5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hyde Park Union Church":MAILTO:office@hpuc.org
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SUMMARY:Learn to Crochet - Granny Square
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Crochet – Granny Square \nDiscover the art of crocheting the classic granny square! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for this traditional craft. \nIn this three-hour class\, you’ll learn how to hold the yarn and hook and create a simple granny square using the chain 4 method and double crochet. You’ll also understand how to change colors and finish the square. This class is designed to be engaging and enjoyable\, making it a family-friendly experience for children (7+) and adults alike! \nLevel: Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: None \nIncluded in class: 3 balls of Happy Yarn (47 yds / 20g)\, a 5mm crochet hook\, and a darning needle.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/learn-to-crochet-granny-square-7/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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SUMMARY:South Side Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:South Side Fireflies \nSouth Side Fireflies is back on the Arts Block! \nSouth Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth\, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah\, Zahra Baker\, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis\, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block. \nPresented by Arts + Public Life in partnership with Music Moves Chicago\, Old Town School of Folk Music’s place-based\, youth-focused\, intergenerational initiative that aims to inspire\, restore\, and transform communities by providing access to high-quality arts education\, concerts\, and workforce readiness through partnerships with community organizations\, schools\, and other institutions located in South and West side neighborhoods. \n*This program is most suitable for children ages 1-5\, but all age groups are welcome to participate. \n**Registration is not required\, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/south-side-fireflies/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T170000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Soul Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Soul Pop-Ups \nStrugglebeard Bakery is celebrating Women’s History Month with “Saturday Soul Pop-Ups” featuring four inspiring women-owned businesses every Saturday in March. \nMarch 7 – Kissed By A Bee Organics\nMarch 14 – Sugar Kane Candles\nMarch 21 – Queen’s Touch\nMarch 28 – Sandwich Goat Seasoning \nStop by Strugglebeard at 5221 S. Harper Court on Saturdays from 12-5 p.m. \nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/saturday-soul-pop-ups/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Strugglebeard Bakery\, 5221 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learn Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Learn Embroidery \nLearn the basics of embroidery while making a cute and useful needle case. Students will learn how to thread a needle\, tie knots\, and do chain stitch\, star stitch\, stem stitch\, and French knots. \nLevel:  Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: Ages 15+. \nIncluded in class:  A kit that contains soft wool-mix felt\, a needle\, DMC embroidery thread\, instructions\, templates\, and a stitch guide.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/learn-embroidery-2/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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SUMMARY:Woobles Club
DESCRIPTION:Woobles Club \nKids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Woobles Club\, a place where they can learn\, get some help\, or just hang out with other Wooblers! Karla Ocampo is leading the club\, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to finish their Woobles. \nWooble kits are sold separately and aren’t included in the club fee. Kits can be purchased at the time of the class. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts\, please). \nLevel:  Beginner. No experience necessary \nPre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/woobles-club/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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SUMMARY:Friendship Bracelet Club
DESCRIPTION:Friendship Bracelet Club \nKids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Friendship Bracelet Club\, a place where they can learn\, get some help\, or make! Karla Ocampo is leading the club\, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to make friendship bracelets. \nKids can choose 3-4 DMC threads included in the class cost. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts\, please). \nLevel:  Beginner. No experience necessary \nPre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18 \nIncluded in class:  \nKids can choose 3-4 DMC threads and a cardboard loom.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/friendship-bracelet-club/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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