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Come Out to Fiesta del Sol This Weekend: Jessica Grant, Jul 28, 2010, make a comment; The nearly mile-long festival draws a million people each year for the music, food, rides and information about the community.
Gads Hill Center Celebrates Ninth Annual Portfolio Presentation and Recognition Ceremony: Jun 21, 2010, make a comment; Community Gathered to Celebrate Accomplishments of the Teens in Gads Hill Center’s Teen Connection Program
Resurrection Basketball League Celebrates its 12th Season: Jeanette J Galicia, Jun 15, 2010, 1 comment; The Resurrection Basketball League kicks off it's 12th season this Friday June 18, 2010 - Friday August 27, 2010. Free and open to Boys and Girls ages 7-18 yrs old.
Pilsen Community Market's Opening Day Coming Soon: May 25, 2010, make a comment; Every Sunday this summer, from June 13 to October 24, you can shop at the market
Gads Hill Center New Horizons Students Visit Telemundo: May 24, 2010, make a comment; Gads Hill Center New Horizons Students Visit Telemundo
Gads Hill Center Gala: May 19, 2010, make a comment; Pilsen Community Resident Edwin Gonzalez and Corporate Member Joan Newman Recognized at Gads Hill Center Legacy of Leaders Spring Gala
MGMC Flyer Distribution / Media Coverage: Antonia Lopez, May 12, 2010, make a comment; The Martha Gonzalez Memorial Committee (MGMC) will work side by side with the Chicago Police Department and members of the community passing out flyers asking for information regarding her fatal…
Home Rescue Fair Reaches Out to Pilsen Families: J.D. VanSlyke, May 10, 2010, make a comment; Home rescue fair Pilsen.
Strengthening the Fabric of Families, A Legacy of leaders: Apr 30, 2010, make a comment; On Thursday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. Gads Hill Center will host its annual gala, Strengthening the Fabric of Families, A Legacy of Leaders at Galleria Marchetti at 825 W. Erie Street.
Comcast Cares: Denise, Apr 29, 2010, make a comment; More than 170 community residents, employees of Comcast and volunteers helped spruce up Gads Hill Center.
The Sounds of Pilsen Can Now Be Heard Through a New Compilation: Jaime Guzman, Jan 7, 2010, make a comment; Rockotitlan, a music and arts collective that promotes cultural activities, hosted part two of their record release party for the diverse Pilsen Soundtrack 1.0 at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Celebrating the Holidays: Heriberto Quiroz, Dec 31, 2009; Pilsen celebrates the holidays as a strong community.
Time Of Giving: Heriberto Quiroz, Nov 30, 2009, make a comment; Local day care center El Hogar Del Nino celebrates time of giving with families during the annual Thanksgiving meal in Pilsen.
Dia de los Muertos Events Honor Loved Ones, Pilsen Style: Heriberto Quiroz & Jaime Guzman, Nov 4, 2009, make a comment; At school, at church, at parties, Pilsen’s residents celebrated Dia de los Muertos on a beautiful fall weekend.
St. Pius V Parish honors Congressman Gutierrez and other community leaders: Eric Schwister, Oct 30, 2009, make a comment; St. Pius V Parish honors Congressman Gutierrez and other community leaders.
Education Summit Teaches Families: Alma Campos, Oct 27, 2009, make a comment; At the 3rd Annual Pilsen Educational Summit, neighborhood youth and parents heard tips on achieving educational success
Dia De los Muertos: Jaime Guzman, Oct 23, 2009, make a comment; As a predominately Latino and Mexican community, Pilsen will be celebrating Dia De los Muertos this year at various locations.
Balloon Release in Support of the Dream Act: Fernando Martinez, Sep 29, 2009, make a comment; On Wednesday September 23, a Coalition of organizations from around Chicago came together in Pilsen for a National Day of support for the Dream Act.
¡Buen Provecho Pilsen! Is a Delicious Success: Kristy Menas, Sep 21, 2009, make a comment; More than 500 lucky diners had a taste of Pilsen on Mexican Independence Day at the 2nd annual Buen Provecho! Pilsen restaurant tour.
Bargain Hunting on a Sunny Sunday: Sallie Gordon, Sep 17, 2009, make a comment; From jewelry to coffee tables, shoppers found what they wanted at the first Pilsen Community Garage Sale.
5k walk in support of DREAM ACT: Jaime Guzman, Sep 2, 2009, make a comment; Dream ACTion - 5k walk in support of DREAM act
Sept. 16 Celebration: 25 Restaurants For $30: Barbara De La Casa, Aug 25, 2009, make a comment; There’s no better way to spend Mexican Independence Day than a restaurant tour in the historic Pilsen community.
Fiesta del Sol Sizzles in Pilsen: Eduardo Caballero and Omar Bautista, Aug 10, 2009, make a comment; On a very warm and bright Friday afternoon the Fiesta del Sol is bustling with visitors walking up and down a strip of Cermak Road.
Pilsen Portal Pics from NCLR: Aug 6, 2009, make a comment; We met a lot of great people at the 2009 annual conference for the National Council of La Raza here in Chicago—and we've got the photos to prove it!
Fun in the Sun at Fiesta del Sol: Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, Jul 29, 2009, make a comment; Come down to the 37th Annual Fiesta del Sol, which celebrates the culture, music, art, food and rich history of Pilsen’s Mexican-American community.