Elgin Community Network

July 28th, 2008

Remember when I told you I went to DNA’s Out to Lunch and might’ve happened upon a cool opportunity? Well that opportunity was the Elgin Community Network, and now I am on their board! I’ve been meaning to mention this for a couple months, but was too lazy to write up a description of the organization.

They have a website now, so I don’t have to write a description! Click here to visit the brand spanking new Elgin Community Network website and check out who we are, and what we do.

My main role right now is to find ways to promote safe bicycling in Elgin, and the first thing we’re doing is an Elgin Bike-to-Work Week August 2-8th. Click here for more details!

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Out to delicious & fun lunch!

April 28th, 2008

I just got back from the Downtown Neighborhood Association’s “Out to Lunch” event at Akina’s Thai Restaurant.

It was great!

Neighborhood Housing Services explained what they do, and I got to meet quite a few people–Representative Ruth Munson, the Downtown Neighborhood Association staff, the man behind the Elginite blog, and all sorts of other people who are involved in Elgin–from architects to real estate agents to Elgin Community Network folks and more.

Once again, it was great! I was a little nervous going in, but everyone was very kind and I felt right at home. I thought I’d be the odd one out since I don’t work in downtown Elgin, but I still chatted with people and made a few unexpected contacts that might turn into really cool opportunities.

Elgin’s Downtown Neighborhood Association plans these events each month. If you are the least bit curious, go for it! Click here for a full list of upcoming events.

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