Calendar: Shredding, fests, gardens, EVA

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Saturday: Recycling at West Town Jewel
10am-noon in the parking lot of the Jewel at 1341 N. Paulina. Secure EcoShred will shred sensitive paperwork free for the first 3 boxes or bags; more at $5 per box/bag. Wicker Park Bucktown will repeat Sept. 11 and Nov. 13.

Saturday & Sunday: West Fest 2010
Noon-10pm on Chicago from Damen to Wood. Music, children's activities in West Town Chamber of Commerce fundraiser; $5.

Saturday & Sunday: Bucktown Garden Walk
11 am to 5pm starting at Club Lucky, 1824 W. Wabansia. Bucktown Community Organization fundraiser with music and petting zoo. Damen Avenue shops will have flower-inspired events.

Monday: West Town Chamber at East Village Association meeting
7-8 pm at Happy Village, 1059 N. Wolcott. Update from organizers of West Fest, Green Music Festival and Do-Division.

Thursday: Facade Rebate Workshop
9-10am at 1368 N. Milwaukee. Recoup up to half the cost of Wicker Park facade improvements.

July 19: East Village Association board
6:30-8 pm at Leona's, 1936 W. Augusta.

July 31-Aug. 1: Wicker Park Fest 2010
Noon-10pm on Milwaukee from North to Wood. Wicker Park and Bucktown Chamber of Commerce street fest with music, food, children's activities. $5.

July 21: Chicago Police CAPS Beat 1323
7-8 pm at Northwest Settlement House, 1012 N. Noble.

Aug. 2: East Village Association summer barbecue
7 pm at Happy Village outdoor patio, 1059 N. Wolcott. Free to EVA members.
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