Pre-sale packages for Midsommarfest are available for purchase! www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/... Don't miss out on exclusive Midsommarfest 2025 merch in our pre-sale packages. Special edition shirt, pins, totes, all weekend drink discounts, entries to our "Win a trip to Sweden" raffle!

Celebrate independent bookstore day tomorrow! Uncharted Books, Women & Children First, and The Understudy are all participating in Indie Bookstore Day tomorrow! Indie Bookstore Day is a reading challenge and a powerful reminder of how vital independent bookstores are to our communities.

Anders is Hiding! Our favorite rainbow-shoed water tower has a secret message for you—but you'll have to find him first! Anders has hidden 17 individual letters of his message across participating stores down Clark street. Pick up a scavenger hunt card at any of these locations to begin your hunt!

Join us for Andersonville’s second Valborg celebration on Wednesday, April 30 from 5-8PM at Chicago Waldorf School! Valborg is a cherished Swedish tradition that welcomes spring and bids farewell to winter. Circle around the bonfire and burn away your Winter worries. RSVP below shorturl.at/1WwQh

Eggcellent eggs from Smack Dab on @wgntv.com for Andersonville Restaurant Week starting TONIGHT! wgntv.com/midday-news/...

www.youtube.com/watch?featur... Thank you to BACP for coming to speak with us and this gorgeous feature on the powerful impact small businesses like the Andersonville Galleria have on our community.

@avillechamber.bsky.social 's FIKA FEST returns February 1 & 2, 2025 featuring the annual "Coffee & Cocoa Crawl" and "Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange." @wgntv.com's "Spotlight Chicago" has a sneak peek of the festivities. bit.ly/4jrNshT 🇸🇪☕🧩

The U.S. Senate may soon consider legislation (H.R. 28 and S.9) to exclude trans athletes, including K-12 students, from fully participating in sports. Athletics provide critical benefits especially for LGBTQ+ students who face higher risks of bullying. shorturl.at/1t9J9 Make your voice heard!

"Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in." “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"

The big mug reveal! Tickets are going fast so get yours now! andersonville.org/events/fika-...

Unsolicited writing advice, #17171617: Don't just write. Read books. Watch films. Look at paintings and sculpture. Play games. Go to plays. Listen to music. Think about how these things make you feel. Making art is a two-way stream. To make art, you have to consume art.

The Andersonville Weekly: Säg hej to Aville Events! Have a Fika with us! Read the Weekly: shorturl.at/3y9WG Purchase tickets for Coffee & Cocoa Crawl: shorturl.at/D4W5N

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! The Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange returns Sunday, February 2 from 10AM-2PM at the Swedish American Museum located at 5211 N Clark. www.facebook.com/share/1J5ERA...

Plenty of blue skies for everyone. Glad to have you here with us @edgewaterchamber.bsky.social

Säg Hej encourages simple, friendly exchanges to nurture stronger community bonds. In a time when isolation feels more common, these “thin connections,” or tunna band, play a critical role in improving mental health and creating a sense of belonging.

As we look ahead to 2025, we can’t help but smile and reflect on all the business celebrations of 2024. From brand new businesses, anniversaries, and expansions, each ribbon we cut symbolized more than just a grand opening or milestone, it was a testament to the hard work, passion, and dedication!

Always look up when walking! Have you seen our beautiful holiday decor around the neighborhood? A huge thank you to Patch Landscaping and Fosterworks. Our lamp posts will light up your night as you stroll down Clark during Late Night Andersonville tomorrow!

Small Business Saturday was a blast! If you haven't picked up your Shop Local Passport yet, come grab one at our office (1554 W Hollywood) or in one of our local businesses. Shop small, win big!

From our family, to yours

Small Business Saturday is this weekend! Shop local and support your small business owners wherever you are! andersonville.org/holidays/sma...

Welcome to Andersonville Where you are visible, you are seen, where you can be you. #andersonville #alwaysandersonville