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Please bring non-perishable food items to Hubba-Hubba (3309 N. Clark St. ) on Thursday, October 1-4 to be donated to Lakeview Pantry.

Each person donating four or more items will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate towards any Hubba-Hubba purchase of $100.00 or more, and be entered into a drawing for a fabulous gift basket!

Join Central Lakeview Merchants, Lakeview Citizens' Council, Young Chicago Lakefront, and Hubba-Hubba in making things better for all of Lakeview Pantry's participants in need!

For more information contact: Julie 773-477-1414

Here is a note that was forwarded to me by a dear friend of ChicagoPride.com. ~Bill Pritchard

Hello all,

This past Labor Day, my aunt Sue and uncle Mike were enjoying a ride together on his motorcycle when they were struck by a car crossing traffic and both of them died shortly after at the hospital.

We take comfort that they were together doing something they both loved doing. My aunt had been battling cancer for many months and in a way, this was a blessing. Needless to say, this took us all by surprise and it has been a very busy and sorrowful week.

I have been busy traveling to and from their home in Schaumburg twice daily to care for the four dogs they left behind. However, we have the dilemma on our hands of finding a loving home for their four dogs. (See Photo Above)

These dogs were all adopted from rescue missions or shelters. They are updated on all their vaccinations. These dogs are truly their own pack and take great care of each other. It was the final wishes of both my aunt and uncle that these dogs remain together until their natural death.

I would love to speak with anyone that might be interested or have questions. I would appreciate your help in disseminating this information to any and everyone. Unfortunately, there is no one in my family that is able to take them.

Please do what you can to help them find a home before I have to resort to a shelter...

Please contact me for any information at 815-272-4583. mayerdnk72@hotmail.com

Thank you,
Kim Mayer

The Breast Night of Your Life:
Join SPIN nightclub this evening for “Save the Boobies” a fundraiser benefiting the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk to fight Breast Cancer. $15 gets you tasty eats and luscious libations; all for a great cause!

This is a Make A Difference Partner Event

Read the latest Make A Difference article!

Art Therapy Exhibition:
Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV) Art Therapy program does amazing work for people struggling with the emotional stress of an HIV+ diagnosis.

BEHIV will be supporting the Art Therapy program by holding an exhibition and reception on Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30 p.m. at the Center on Halsted

Artists are welcome to submit multiple pieces for inclusion, but their selection committee will be choosing a limited number of pieces for inclusion, with first priority given to work produced by their clients.

For consideration, BEHIV asks that you include the following information for each submission by noon on Friday, October 2 to ericnelson@behiv.org. (Note: Early submissions will be eligible for selection as the event invitation/poster image.)
-Electronic photo
-Dimensions and description
-Any medium is eligible for inclusion, as long as it is display ready.
-Title

To cover some of the costs of the show, BEHIV is instituting a submission fee structure. The structure is:
-$10 for 1-2 pieces of artwork from previous years’ artists
-$15 for 3-4 pieces of artwork from previous years’ artists
-$20 for 5+ pieces of artwork from previous years’ artists
-$20 for 1-2 pieces of artwork from artists new to BEHIV exhibitions
-$25 for 3-4 pieces of artwork from artists new to BEHIV exhibitions
-$30 for 5+ pieces of artwork from artists new to BEHIV exhibitions

Submission fees can be made via check, made out to BEHIV, and mailed to 1244 W. Thorndale, Chicago, IL, 60660 or online here

If your work is chosen, BEHIV will contact you to arrange details of delivery, artist statement, etc. Their standard agreement with artists is that proceeds of any sales are split 50/50 between the artist and BEHIV.

Read the latest Make A Difference article!

Matthew Barrett:


ADTV (Attention Deficit Television) introduces its newest addition; former Chicago resident, Matthew Barrett. In this video, Matthew briefly tells his story and the recent diagnosis with HIV.

You will be hearing much more from this brave young man. See more of Matthew on his Facebook page