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Winter 2018 | Quarterly eNewsletter

Happy New Year!

This year, we want to recognize all of you #HomeownerHeroes, vintage home owners like you who are revitalizing Chicago neighborhoods one property at a time just with the hard work and care you put into your homes! We created a 3-minute video with the help of Grind Films to celebrate you and spread the message that no matter our differences, the pride we take in our homes is equal! The video concludes with our updated mission statement, so please check it out! (A special thanks to our members who participated in this project!)

What else is new in 2018? How-To Videos: In response to your requests, this year we will be producing videos from our seminar presenters on our most requested seminar topics! NEW EVENT! South Side Plant Sale & Garden Festival: Our first ever South Side Plants Sale & Garden Festival is tentatively set for Saturday, May 5 at Chicago State University. We'll send more details in early Spring. Chicago Bungalow & Vintage Home Expo: We'll keep you posted about the next North Side Expo to be held this Fall!  Bungalow Block Signs: We will be working with Jahmal Cole and My Block, My Hood, My City to create new, positive signs for some of our bungalow blocks. Watch your inbox for more details!

February Seminars

Inspiring Rehab Projects: Tips from the Winners Are you planning a rehab project in your bungalow or vintage home? Come be inspired by winning projects from the Chicago Bungalow Association's Richard H. Driehaus Bungalow Awards! We will present Before & After photos, and a handful of winners will be there to explain their process and answer questions.

Tuesday, February 20 6-7:30pm West Belmont Public Library 3104 N Narragansett Ave, 60634 RSVP

Wednesday, February 21 6-7:30pm Beverly Public Library 1962 W 95th St, 60643 RSVP

Tell us what other topics you'd like to see this seminar season!

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Driehaus Winners

In case you missed it: Check out all the winner's photos to inspire your next rehab, restoration, or DIY project! View All Projects Or see what Curbed Chicago chose as their top 3 favorite Driehaus projects: See Curbed's Top 3 Winners

Star Your Bungalow on TV!

Built to Last on ABC7 Chicago is looking for bungalow owners who are undergoing construction projects using union carpenters...

... and they want to feature your project on TV! Built to Last is a series that focuses on unique construction projects and people associated with the carpenters union. They are planning to do a piece on the history of Chicago bungalows and would love to showcase a homeowner who is in the process of restoring or rehabbing one, working with a union carpenter. If this homeowner is you, please contact Kristin Reyer, Producer for Built to Last : Kristin Reyer Producer, Built to Last kristinr@answersmediainc.com Cell: (262) 893-7856

The Chicago Bungalow Association equips homeowners with energy efficiency grants and educational resources to maintain, preserve, and adapt their Chicago bungalows and vintage homes, thereby strengthening the neighborhoods they anchor.

Chicago Bungalow Association | 312.675.0300 | www.chicagobungalow.org

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