Thanks for voting... Next steps for the fall

Thanks to all who voted in our recent poll.  The results are at the bottom of this post.

For those who might be interested in doing more and shaping the future of 1550 S. State and its impact on the South Loop, the Daystar Center is putting together a "Task Force" for the 2011/12 School Year.  Here's the info about it.

The Daystar Center is a beautiful newborn, but it’s still a newborn. It needs continued attention and care as it gets on its feet. This volunteer Task Force is being formed with the purpose of developing, promoting, and implementing programming for the Daystar Center. The Task Force will usually meet monthly from August 2011 to May 2012. If you would like to shape the Daystar Center and help it move to the next level, please download and complete this survey to express your willingness to be on the Task Force.

We encourage anyone who might be interested to complete the survey and attend the first meeting on August 9. They will definitely be talking about some projects that Overflow and Daystar Center plan to do together this fall, including musical performances and social gatherings. Plus, it's a good resume builder and way to give back to your neighborhood.  :)

Planning for the Fall

As much as we don't like to think about it, fall is just around the corner.  We're starting to gear up for a full line of events in partnership with the Daystar Center.  We'd like your input. 

Please take the poll to the right.  If you have additional ideas, please comments on this post. 

We want the events we do to be what the South Loop neighborhood wants so please, speak up. 

New Product! Boxed Water

We've had loads of people asking for bottled water but we just couldn't bring ourselves to use plastic bottles.  So we did some research and are happy to present... Boxed Water Is Better.

Here's some information about the company:

• About 76% of the Boxed Water container is made from a renewable resource, trees, that when harvested in a responsible, managed, and ethical way serve as an amazing renewable resource that benefits the environment even as it's renewed.  
• The boxes are shipped flat to the filler which is significantly more efficient compared to shipping empty plastic or glass bottles to be filled. The flat, unfilled boxes can fit on 2 pallets, but this same volume would require about 5 truckloads for empty plastic or glass bottles.  
• The cartons can also be broken down to their original flat state, and are recyclable.  
• The company also gives 20% of their profits back to nonprofit work with the resources their product is composed of - water and trees.  

Learn more at www.boxedwaterisbetter.com.

This Month at Overflow

Summer Classes start today (June 6) for the Daystar Center but it's not too late to register at www.daystarcenter.org.  Hurry!

Friday, June 10: Chicago Game Lovers Meet up group meets at 6pm.  Check out details here.  They also meet here June 24 at 6pm.

Saturday, June 18: Show and Tell / 3 Month-iversary Party!  Sign ups for the Show and Tell (kind of like an open mic night but better) start at 6pm.  More details on our Facebook page.

If you would like to have an event at Overflow or another room in our building, please let us know.  Email us or talk to us when you come by the shop.  If you'd like, ask for a tour of the spaces available!  :)

This Week at Overflow

Friday, May 20: Chicago Game Lovers Meetup Group is having a gaming meetup at 6pm.  For more details and to RSVP, click here.

Saturday, May 21: King David LIVE! a locally written, produced and directed live chidlren's musical theatre is being performed in the auditorium at 3pm.  For more info and to buy tickets, click here.