The Beaver’s Donut Truck is out front of The Morgan right now until around 2pm today. The picture above is of the turtle topped donuts. They are delicious! There are also a ton of other toppings to choose from or you can get the original with just a light dusting of powdered sugar. The truck also has warm fresh coffee! Could anything be more perfect on a snowy Friday afternoon?

This weekend will be the last of the season for ice skating at the nearby Warren Park. If the current snowy conditions have you in the mood for outdoor winter fun, make sure you head over before its too late!

Open skate hours are as follows and skate rental is $6.00.

Wednesday – Sunday, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, 3-5 pm, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

For more information check out the Chicago Park District Skating website:

http://www.cpdit01.com/resources/communications.ice-rinks/

Enjoy gardening? Interested in native plants or beekeeping? Like to sample new wines and meet neighbors? Then the Rogers Park Gardening Group is for you! The group is holding their first meeting of the season on Tuesday, February 8th.

For more details or to learn more either see the above flyer or check out the RPGG website.

Who: Our Morgan Community

What: Oscar Themed Happy Hour Bash

When: Thursday, February 23rd, 6-8pm

Why: Enjoy food and drinks with your fellow neighbors and make your Oscar predictions. A prize will be given to the resident with the most correct!

Chili Cook-Off Contest and Festival

Sunday, March 4, 2012 Noon to 3 p.m.

The Glenwood – 6962 N. Glenwood

Tickets: $10

Calling all Morgan foodies and chefs! If you make the best chili around, the Glenwood chili cook off is your chance to prove it! Chef entry materials are available by emailing director@glenwoodsundaymarket.org or visiting www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org.

If you love chili, you can get your Tasters Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event.

For more information, call us at (773) 508-5885.

Tonight is $6.00 martini Monday at Uncommon Ground on Devon. If you are looking for a place to end your long weekend with delicious food and drinks, this is it!

Follow the link below to the drink menu…

http://www.uncommonground.com/pages/cocktails/70.php

There are a number of expenses that one should consider before deciding to purchase your first home. Many of these expenses continue for as long as you own your home – even after the mortgage is paid off.

1. Property Taxes
Property taxes are typically paid to your local government to fund such things as public works, wages of government workers or public school boards. Homeowners can expect to pay taxes on their home for as long as they own it.

2. Home Maintenance
Homeowners can’t simply call the landlord when the appliances need to be replaced or the hot water tank stops working. That’s one of the things that makes renting at The Morgan so convenient. We have 24 hour maintenance so that when something goes wrong in your apartment help is a phone call away.

3. Home Insurance
Renters may have to pay rental insurance, but homeowner insurance tends to be a lot more expensive. Rental insurance typically covers the contents of the unit you rent; however, homeowners are concerned with the value of the physical structure of their property as well.

4. Landscaping and snowremoval
If your home has a yard, you will need to budget for landscaping and lawn care costs. Paying a landscaping company to care for your lawn could run you about $30 per week. That adds up to between $120 and $150 per month for a basic lawn. At The Morgan our friendly maintenance staff takes care of it for you so when Snowmageddon hits you are nestled comfortably in your apartment instead of shoveling mountains of snow.

For more information on the hidden cost of buying click the link below

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/7-home-expenses-renters-don-161635169.html

Stop by Marty’s Martini Bar (1511 W Balmoral) today from 2pm – 5pm for a few cocktails and to benefit a good cause.  Marty’s will  donate all proceeds from sales during this time to Jobs For Youth. 

JFY is a non-profit organization that helps young men and women from low-income families become a part of the economic mainstream; and, in the process, provides the business community with motivated job-ready workers.  JFY’s services are in more need than ever, as low-income youths are struggling with employment rates at historic depths.

Exact prize distribution will be determined the day of the tournament, but a first place prize of $250 is guaranteed contingent upon a minimum sign up of 20 teams.

Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Time: Sign up begins at 11:30 a.m. and the games begin at 12 p.m.
Location: The Glenwood Bar 6962 N. Glenwood
Registration Fee: $25

Depending upon the number of teams playing, byes may need to be assigned for the first round. The first teams to arrive and sign up Sunday morning will receive byes and a slight advantage.

Sign up in person at The Glenwood, The Euchre Club of Chicago or email dsmiracle@gmail.com with team name, names of both players and the best phone number for contact on the day of the tournament.  

Pizza will be provided for players – courtesy of The Glenwood.

Enjoy $5 Absolut Bloody Marys and $6 Miller Lite Double Pints all day!

For more information please visit

www.theglenwoodbar.com

Daniel Johnson and Alvin Hargrove will be exhibiting a body of art work that has been influenced by black culture and history in America.

Daniel creates works that emanate a series of moods.  His ability to play with light and dark tones and shadowing enables those who view his work to sense feeling of each piece. Viewers experience an elevated sensory experience and a unique perspective of the plight and collective talents of gifted African-Americans.  

Alvin uses vibrant colors and an illustrative style to set the stage for storytelling. His Black Americana series will be featured and images brought to life through the presentation of monologues.  These orations highlight the influences and historical references that at various points in history were predominant in the experience of Blacks in America.

The exhibit opens to the public on February 6^th and runs until February 26^th. All are welcomed to drop by.  Invitation only receptions will be held on February 10^th and 17^th.  Both artists will be present to meet and greet guests.  Light refreshments will be served.  Must RSVP

For more information, click the link below:

http://www.dnaartemporium.com/COMMUNITY.htm