Chicago Dads provides networking opportunities through activities such as "Dad's Night Out", playgroup activities for children, various other outings, and general camaraderie. We function as an informal volunteer association of independent groups and individuals. We believe the involvement of a father in the life of his child is beneficial to the child, and ultimately society as a whole. Most of us have made a conscious choice to be the primary care provider for their children. Some work full-time, part-time or work at-home. Some are retired or are at-home dads. We invite all involved fathers to network with us. As researcher Dr. Kyle Pruett says, "fathers have always parented differently than mothers...and father care is as essential as mother care for your child." For this belief and many others, you're an involved dad. ChicagoDads.com is here to help. This is the place to meet other dads from across the greater Chicagoland metropolitan area.
Weekly Playgroup in Chicago
Chicago Dads organize a weekly playgroup that meets on Thursdays in the city. You can find it by going to the "Group calendar" in the Chicago Dads section of this website.
Facebook - Chicago Dads
I've created a Facebook page for the Chicago Dads group. This is a closed group, by invitation only. If you're on facebook, then look up "Chicago Dads" and request to join. I expect to start uploading photos that I've taken of some of the playgroups in the next few days.
Evan Thomas
Text messaging group for Chicago Dads
I put a couple of you guys into a text message group through a website I read about called GroupMe. Basically you send a text and all the guys subscribed to the group get the message. Any replies from group members go back to the entire group. I thought this might be good to coordinate when we're all out and about away from our home computers.
If you want in (or out) of this group, just e-mail me your mobile number and I'll hook you up.
Dad's Night Out
This month's Dad's Night Out will be on Monday, August 30th at Southport Lanes.
Please check the group calendar for details and to RSVP. I hope to see you there.
Wicker Park on Wednesday
Aurelio and I should be hanging out for a bit at Wicker Park (on Damen south of North Ave.) around 10AM. Feel free to join us if you're nearby.
Mark
773-596-9612
Northwestern University Research Study
My name is Shauna Gardino and I am a Clinical Research Coordinator at
Northwestern University. We are currently conducting a study to assess the
economic value of fertility, and we are looking to interview men who have
daughters between the ages of 5 and 17.
The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and participants are rewarded
with a $15 gift card upon completion. The interview does need to take place
in-person, but our researchers make sure to choose a location that is
convenient for the participant.
Go Cart Racing Aug. 14/ Tall Ships Discount
Hey all,
Hope everyone had a good weekend. Some of us are planning on going Go-Cart racing Aug.14 late morning/early afternoon at Chicago In-door Racing in Addison. Here's the website: http://www.chicagoindoorracing.com/ Let me know if you'd like to join and I can include you in any further planning.
Also, for those who don't subscribe to Groupon, thought you might want to know. Today's deal is for the Tall Ships event at Navy Pier. Seems like a great thing to do with the kids or as a family. Just a heads up.
Dad's Night Out-Sunday Aug. 1
Movie Night at AMC River East 21 in downtown chicago. Let's meet at Lucky Strike in the Theater 6:30ish. Movie Time 8:30
Please check the group calendar for details and to RSVP.
Fundraisers for Amanda's school next week
Amanda's school is throwing 2 fundraisers next week. Unfortunately we will be out of town but I wanted to let you know about them because you may get something out of them besides supporting her school:
The first is a playdate at Pump It Up Chicago. It's Monday July 19 from 4-7 PM. $15/child $5/adult gets you 2 hours of play, pizza, and beverage. Details here:
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