Even as most of us gather with loved ones to share a special meal and give thanks, some among us are wondering where the next meal will come from. In the midst of enjoying the bounty, consider ways you might help the food insecure in our community—or reach out for support yourself. The myth of the first Thanksgiving is, after all, about neighbors helping each other. The following are a few area resources we know about; please share any additional suggestions.
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Chicago Hyde Park Village and Augustana Luterhan Church offers a wonderful community Thanksgiving meal (including live music) at Augustana on Thursday the 28th, 12:30-3pm. Last year’s celebration is pictured. You can donate money to provide meals for folks unable to pay. Or you might like to join them! If so, register by this Sunday, Nov.24 org/thanksgiving
- Food security resources within the Center for Identity and Inclusion, including free meal swipes of UChicago students, local food pantries and soup kitchens. uchicago.edu/studentsupport
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CARES can help UChicago students in various ways, including during holiday breaks. You can also donate to them. uchicago.edu/community-action-reaching-every-student
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Love Fridges have food for taking any time. Leave extra food or help yourself. There are two in Hyde Park, at 55th & Woodlawn (Augustana Church), and 52nd & Hyde Park Blvd
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Free lunch programs for kids. Take advantage of meals for children via the Chicago Public Schools, including breakfasts and during vacations. Children don’t need to attend the schools. edu/about/departments/nutrition-support-services
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Food resources especially for non-US citizens usda.gov/non-citizen-communities
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| Featured Activity Theme: Feasts!
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Read: Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke, At Our Table by Patrick Hulse, Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell
Explore: Take a Thanksgiving walk. A great way to get impatient kids (or grown-ups!) out of the way of the cooks is to send them on a gathering walk. They can pick dried grasses and flowers to make an autumn centerpiece.
Create: A food collage. Use an extra-large piece of construction paper as your “placemat”. Use a marker to trace around utensils and a plate. Cut or tear pictures of food out of old magazines to glue on your plate.
Watch: See Arthur and his family celebrate Thanksgiving, from PBS Kids. Arthur Thanksgiving
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News from the Parenting Community
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| Join us for any or all of our free upcoming gatherings.
Musical Storytime
Thursdays, October 10–December 19 (except Thanksgiving, November 28), 10:30–11:15 a.m., Campus Bookstore (970 E. 58th Street, 2nd Floor)
Laura shares stories and songs on a theme, along with percussion instruments and the occasional prop or puppet friend. Target age is 2-5, but all are welcome. You may leave strollers downstairs or use the elevator and knock on the 2nd floor door.
“Crafternoons”
Fridays, November 1–December 13, 3:30–4:30pm, UChicagoGRAD HQ (970 E. 58th Street, 3rd Floor)
All ages are welcome. There will be a simple craft, along with a coloring corner, toys for pre-crafters, and coffee and snacks for all. Closed Thanksgiving week, Nov. 29.
Student-Parent Write In December 7, 10-1 and 2-5pm, UChicaogoGRAD Lounge, 970 E. 58th Street, 4th Floor
For graduate students only—work on academic writing or coursework while we watch your child(ren) in an adjoining space. For children 6 months and older. Registration opens Monday. grad.uchicago.edu/life-at-uchicago/family-resources
Monthly Family Mixers
Saturday, (tomorrow!) November 23, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD Headquarters (970 E. 58th Street, 3rd Floor)
Saturday, December 14, 3-5pm, UChicagoGRAD Headquarters
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| Cooking with Kids: Stuffing Balls
Ingredients: 1 package stuffing mix, 1 egg, ½ C melted butter or margarine, 2 stalks celery and ½ C onions, both chopped; ½ C chicken broth.
Stir everything together in a large bowl. When cool enough to handle, form 2-inch balls with clean, damp hands. Cook on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet at 350 for 15 minutes. Serve with cranberry sauce (optional.) And if you come to our party tomorrow, you can try some!
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Ideas from your Neighbors
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Shared by Hyde Parkers and UChicago families via various community listservs
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Upcoming Events:
Thanksgiving Service. Thursday, November 28, 11am-12pm, Rockefeller Chapel (59th & Woodlawn). Free
The Hyde Park & Kenwood Interfaith Council presents its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration.
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Hyde Park Holly Days. Saturday, December 7, 10am-2pm, various locations. Free. HP Holly Days keep getting bigger and better! There are activities throughout Hyde Park, including ice carving, performances, characters, a live reindeer and crafts.
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Handel’s Messiah. Sunday, December 8, 3-4:30pm Rockefeller Chapel (59th & Woodlawn)
An annual Hyde Park tradition which includes highlights from Parts I, II, and III (performance duration: 95 minutes) and featuring a full professional orchestra, chorus and celebrated soloists.
$30, Students & Children - $5 Buy tickets here
Christmas Carol Sing-along with Chicago Chorale Sunday, December 8, 2024 2-3:30pm Hyde Park Union Church (56th & Woodlawn Ave) Chicago Chorale is excited to bring the holiday tradition of community caroling to long-time and new audience members alike. This concert is a benefit for Ray Elementary. $10 suggested donation
Swim School Registration opens Monday, December 9, 12pm. Sign up now for Winter classes.
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Newsletters are usually on the 2nd week of the month, and we’d love to include your ideas. Email Laura at lmacgregor@uchicago.edu
Laura MacGregor
UChicagoGRAD Parenting Community Coordinator
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