Miss Fiestas Patrias Pageant Tickets, Ad Rates, and Contestant Applications now available
| September 10, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:59 pm |
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council is proud to announce the return of the celebrated “Miss Fiestas Patrias Pageant”. The coronation ceremony will be held on Friday, September 10th.
To enter the Miss Fiestas Patrias Pageant, download the application here.
For sponsorship information click HERE.
About the Miss Fiestas Patrias Pageant
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council’s 2010 Fiestas Patrias Pageant will allow young Hispanic American women from the Back of the Yards to demonstrate their talents, achievements, beauty, and intelligence to their neighbors, families, and friends. The pageant will culminate in a public coronation ceremony. Tickets for the cermeony are now available, please call or email Fabiola Flores at (773) 523-4416 or fflores@bync.org
While allowing the entire Back of the Yards community to celebrate the culture and traditions of the Hispanic community, the Miss Fiestas Patrias Coronation ceremony will reward young Hispanic American women for their commitment to improving themselves and their community. The competition and coronation ceremony is hosted in three phases that allow the contestants to not only demonstrate their outer beauty, but their inner beauty, cultural awareness, and talents.
The first phase of the competition allows each contestant to choose a state of Mexico and model a traditional costume representing that state. Each contestant will also have an opportunity to introduce themselves and discuss the state of Mexico that they are representing.
During the second phase of the competition, the contestants will perform a dance routine to demonstrate their talents and commitment to the art of dance.
The final phase of the competition allows the contestants to display both their beauty and intelligence. This stage of the pageant will feature the contestants in formal evening gowns and will end with a question and answer period that is designed to give the judges and audience an opportunity to learn about the character and qualities of the Miss Fiestas Patrias contestants.
After the judges make their final decisions, the Fiestas Patrias court is crowned, and a celebration featuring live music, dancing, and cocktails will commence!
Sponsorship and Supporters
This pageant would not be possible without the support of the many sponsors and guests who donate prizes, purchase advertisements in the Ceremony program booklet, or attend the ceremony and the festivities. For details on the benefits of sponsorship, please call Fabiola Flores or Gisela Nevarez at (773) 523-4416. You may download the sponsorship information HERE.
Click on the image to view a slide show from last year’s Fiestas Patrias Coronation Ceremony:
Brighton Park Festival 2010 – Labor Day Weekend!
| September 4, 2010 | to | September 6, 2010 |
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council created “Brighton Park Festival” in 2008 to promote the economic viability of the Brighton Park and Archer Heights neighborhoods and foster community pride. In a short time, the BYNC has worked with other community leaders, elected officials, and the Chicago Police Department to develop Brighton Park Fest into one of the Southside’s most successful neighborhood festivals – boasting a variety of activities and attractions that entertain, educate, and enrich the whole family.
Carnival rides, games, pony rides, a petting zoo, food vendors, shopping, informational booths, and live musical and cultural performances come together to create a sense of fellowship and cooperation when community members join together in a positive and exciting atmosphere.
This year, the BYNC is celebrating the third anniversary of Brighton Park Fest, and we expect it be the most successful yet!
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please click here to download the sponsorship packet, or call Miguel Moreno at (773) 523-4416.
Event Information:
Archer Avenue, Between Kedzie and Sacramento
Saturday, September 4
12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Sunday, September 5
12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Monday, September 6
12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Labor Day
SSA #10 to Host Sidewalk Sale on 47th and Ashland
| August 13, 2010 10:00 am | to | August 15, 2010 7:00 pm |
Special Service Area #10 is hosting a Back to School Sidewalk Sale from Friday, August 13 through Sunday, the 15th. The sidewalk sale will take place on Ashland from 42nd to 49th, and on 47th Street from Bishop to Damen. The hours of sidewalk sale will be from 10am – 7pm.
The BYNC and SSA #10 Commissioners are organizing the sidewalk sale to help both businesses and residents. The sidewalk sale is a good opportunity for businesses to stock-up and offer affordable prices on merchandise to the community during the Back to School season, and it is also a great opportunity for local residents to buy their Back to School necessities at bargain prices!
The BYNC will assist businesses by providing advertisements and promotional items to motivate the residents to shop locally and generate additional sales for them. But we will also give out coupons to area residents during the week of sidewalk sale to offer an additional discount on any purchases they make at participating businesses during the sidewalk sale – helping residents save money on their back to school shopping trips!
Join the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council on Friday, August 13 on McDowell street where it intersects 47th and Ashland from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm to receive school supplies, popcorn, refreshments, and information from our participating booths.
For additional information, please call Fabiola at (773) 523-4416 or send her an email at fflores@bync.org.
SSA #13 Reconstitution Meeting
| July 1, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am | to | 10:30 am |
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed reconstitution of SSA #13, the Stockyards Industrial Corridor. the meeting will take place at the 9th District Police Station, 3120 S Halsted at 8:30 AM on July 1, 2010.
SSA #13 Commissioner Meeting
| May 26, 2010 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 1:00 pm |
Special Service Area #13/Stockyards Industrial Park Commissioners will be meeting at 12:00 PM at the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Offices, 1751 W 47th Street.
For more information, please call Martha Jungenberg at (773) 523-4416.
Beat 915 CAPS Meeting at Saint Michael’s
| April 22, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
Beat 915 CAPS Meeting at Saint Michael the Archangel Church Social Center, 4756 S Winchester, 6 PM. (312) 747-8227
BYNC Ballet Folklorico at Bolingbrook Cinco de Mayo Celebration
| May 8, 2010 | ||
| 5:30 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
The BYNC Ballet Folklorico will perform at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center as part of the Bolingbrook Cinco de Mayo celebration. The Ballet will perform from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The facility is located at 375 W Briarcliff Road, (630) 226-8400.
BYNC Ballet in Cinco de Mayo Parade
| May 2, 2010 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 2:00 pm |
The BYNC Ballet Folklorico will participate in the City of Chicago’s Cinco de Mayo parade, one of Chicago’s most colorful parades! The parade begins at noon on Cermak (22nd Street) and Wood and heads West down Cermak Ave. to Kedzie.
Beat 931 CAPS Meeting at Chavez
| April 19, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
CAPS Beat 931 Meeting at Chavez Elementary School, 4747 S Marshfield, 6 PM, (312) 747-8227
20th Ward Alderman Cochran Hosts Constituent Hours at BYNC
| April 24, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
| 9:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
20th Ward Alderman Willie B. Cochran hosts constituent walk-in hours at the BYNC, 1751 W 47th Street, 2nd Floor above Citibank, 9 am – 12 pm.
