Henry George w as born in Philadelphia on September 2\, 1839\, so we’ll celebrate his 185 th birthday on Labor Day. As usual\, the event will be in a south Evansto n back yard\, beginning when we get some shade around 3:00\, and continuin g at least until dark (We do have indoor space in case of rain or extreme heat).
\nThis is a potluck\; bring something if you can and let Chuc k know about it. Grilled sausages and some vegan stuff will be provided. All alumni\, friends\, and prospective students of the School are welcome but you must let us know you’r e coming. Expect to find some soft drinks\, beer\, maybe wine if somebody brings some.
\nWhile the event is free\, monetary donations to the School will be gratefully accepted.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Henry George Day\,Labor Day for Georgists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5363@hgchicago.org DTSTAMP:20260618T113631Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Henry George Day\,volunteer opportunity CONTACT:Chuck Metalitz\; 312.638.6835 (voicemail)\; chuck@hgchicago.org DESCRIPTION:Henry George and the Dragon\nHenry George was born in Philadelp hia on September 2\, 1839\, so we’ll celebrate his 185th birthday on Labor Day. As usual\, the event will be in a south Evanston back yard\, beginn ing when we get some shade around 3:00\, and continuing at least until dar k (We do have indoor space in case of rain or extreme heat).\nThis is a po tluck\; bring something if you can and let Chuck know about it. Grilled sa usages and some vegan stuff will be provided. All alumni\, friends\, and prospective students of the School are welcome but you must let us know yo u’re coming. Expect to find some soft drinks\, beer\, maybe wine if someb ody brings some.\nWhile the event is free\, monetary donations to the Scho ol will be gratefully accepted. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240902T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240902T190000 LOCATION:Oakton Historic District--Mulford St\, Evanston @ address provided when you RSVP SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Henry George Day URL:https://hgchicago.org/event/henry-george-day-4-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://hgchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07 /Henry_George_and_the_Dragon-913x1024.jpeg\;640\;718\,medium\;https://hgch icago.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Henry_George_and_the_Dragon-913x1024. jpeg\;640\;718\,large\;https://hgchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/He nry_George_and_the_Dragon-913x1024.jpeg\;640\;718\,full\;https://hgchicago .org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Henry_George_and_the_Dragon-913x1024.jpeg\ ;640\;718 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHenry George w as born in Philadelphia on September 2\, 1839\, so we’ll celebrate his 185 th birthday on Labor Day. As usual\, the event will be in a south Evansto n back yard\, beginning when we get some shade around 3:00\, and continuin g at least until dark (We do have indoor space in case of rain or extreme heat).
\nThis is a potluck\; bring something if you can and let Chuc k know about it. Grilled sausages and some vegan stuff will be provided. All alumni\, friends\, and prospective students of the School are welcome but you must let us know you’r e coming. Expect to find some soft drinks\, beer\, maybe wine if somebody brings some.
\nWhile the event is free\, monetary donations to the School will be gratefully accepted.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Henry George Day\,Labor Day for Georgists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5269@hgchicago.org DTSTAMP:20260618T113631Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Discussion\,Presentation CONTACT:Adam Kerman\; please call or email for building access\; 3123629302 \; events@hgchicago.org\; https://hgchicago.org/5249-2/ DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T193000 GEO:+41.877409;-87.625898 LOCATION:Signature Office Center @ 333 S Wabash Ave #2700\, Chicago Illinoi s SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introducing Progress and Poverty URL:https://hgchicago.org/event/introducing-progress-and-poverty-5-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Economic Development\,economic opportunity\,political economy\,Progress and Poverty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5268@hgchicago.org DTSTAMP:20260618T113631Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Discussion\,Presentation CONTACT:Adam Kerman\; please call or email for building access\; 3123629302 \; events@hgchicago.org\; https://hgchicago.org/5249-2/ DESCRIPTION:FYI: This session is presented by George Menninger\, who will n ote his practical experience in application of the principles we teach. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T193000 GEO:+41.877409;-87.625898 LOCATION:Signature Office Center @ 333 S Wabash Ave #2700\, Chicago Illinoi s SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introducing Progress and Poverty URL:https://hgchicago.org/event/introducing-progress-and-poverty-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFYI: This ses sion is presented by George Menninger\, who will note his practical experi ence in application of the principles we teach.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Economic Development\,economic opportunity\,political economy\,Progress and Poverty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5271@hgchicago.org DTSTAMP:20260618T113631Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Discussion\,Presentation CONTACT:Adam Kerman\; please call or email for building access\; 3123629302 \; events@hgchicago.org\; https://hgchicago.org/5249-2/ DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T193000 GEO:+41.877409;-87.625898 LOCATION:Signature Office Center @ 333 S Wabash Ave #2700\, Chicago Illinoi s SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introducing Progress and Poverty URL:https://hgchicago.org/event/introducing-progress-and-poverty-5-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Economic Development\,economic opportunity\,political economy\,Progress and Poverty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5303@hgchicago.org DTSTAMP:20260618T113631Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Discussion\,Presentation CONTACT:Adam Kerman\; please call or email for building access\; 3123629302 \; events@hgchicago.org\; https://hgchicago.org/5249-2/ DESCRIPTION:This session outlines Henry George’s analysis of poverty and it s persistence in a society of advancing wealth\, including his proposal fo r solving the problem. We’ll talk about who Henry George was\, why he beca me concerned about poverty\, and what he understood to be its cause. Most importantly\, we’ll look at solutions tried in America (and elsewhere) in recent years\, and compare them to what Henry George proposed. You’ll com e away with a better understanding of why poverty persists\, and how it co uld be eliminated.\nThere will of course be time for questions and discuss ion. At the conclusion of the session you’ll have the opportunity to enrol l in our Progress & Poverty course.\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e /introducing-progress-poverty-tickets-1123318589139. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T193000 LOCATION:Henry George School at Signature Office Center @ 333 S Wabash Ave #2700\, Chicago Illinois SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introducing Progress and Poverty URL:https://hgchicago.org/event/introducing-progress-and-poverty-6/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis session outlines Henry George’s analysis of poverty and its persistence in a socie ty of advancing wealth\, including his proposal for solving the problem. W e’ll talk about who Henry George was\, why he became concerned about pover ty\, and what he understood to be its cause. Most importantly\, we’ll loo k at solutions tried in America (and elsewhere) in recent years\, and comp are them to what Henry George proposed. You’ll come away with a better und erstanding of why poverty persists\, and how it could be eliminated.
\nThere will of course be time for questions and discussion. At the concl usion of the session you’ll have the opportunity to enroll in our Progress & Poverty course.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-progress-poverty-tick ets-1123318589139.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Economic Development\,economic opportunity\,political economy\,Progress and Poverty X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-progress-poverty-tic kets-1123318589139 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5299@hgchicago.org DTSTAMP:20260618T113631Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Course\,Introductory Course CONTACT:Henry George School\; 312 362 9302\; events@hgchicago.org\; hgchica go.org DESCRIPTION:Introducing Progress & Poverty (January 14) is the first sessio n of this course. If you’re intrigued by the ideas presented there\, you s hould enroll. Reading includes the full text of the book\, or a modernize d abridgement\, as well as a few supplementary essays and question sets. Classes are in a discussion or seminar format\, supplemented by some video s. Here is more about what you will and won’t learn in this course. An al ternative course description is here.\nWe request a $25 donation to help c over expenses\, but nobody will be turned away for inability to pay. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T193000 LOCATION:Henry George School at Signature Offices @ 333 S Wabash Av #2700\; Chicago 60604 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20250318T235959Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Progress & Poverty course (10 weekly sessions) URL:https://hgchicago.org/event/introducing-progress-poverty-16/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIntroducing Progress & Poverty (January 14) is the first session of this course. If you’re intrigued by the ideas presented there\, you should enroll. Reading includes the full text of the book\, or a modernized abridgement\, as well as a few supplementary ess ays and question sets. Classes are in a discussion or seminar format\, su pplemented by some videos. Here is more about what you will and won’ t learn in this course. An alternative course description is here.
\nWe request a $25 donation to help cover expenses\, but nobody will be turned away for inability to pay.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:poverty\,progress\,Progress &\; Poverty X-COST:donation requested END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5360@hgchicago.org DTSTAMP:20260618T113631Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Henry George Day\,volunteer opportunity CONTACT:Chuck Metalitz\; 312.638.6835 (voicemail)\; chuck@hgchicago.org DESCRIPTION:Henry George and the Dragon\nHenry George was born in Philadelp hia on September 2\, 1839\, so we’ll celebrate his 186th birthday a day ea rly\, on Labor Day. As usual\, the event will be in a south Evanston back yard\, beginning when we get some shade around 3:00\, and continuing at l east until dark (We do have indoor space in case of rain or extreme heat). \nThere is no charge for this event but it’s a potluck\; bring something i f you can and let Chuck know about it. Grilled sausages and some vegan stu ff will be provided. All alumni\, friends\, and prospective students of t he School are welcome but you must let us know you’re coming. Expect to f ind some liquids including beer\, maybe wine and soft drinks if somebody b rings some.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250901T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250901T190000 LOCATION:Oakton Historic District--Mulford St\, Evanston @ address provided when you RSVP SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Henry George Day 2025 URL:https://hgchicago.org/event/henry-george-day-2025/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://hgchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07 /Henry_George_and_the_Dragon-913x1024.jpeg\;640\;718\,medium\;https://hgch icago.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Henry_George_and_the_Dragon-913x1024. jpeg\;640\;718\,large\;https://hgchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/He nry_George_and_the_Dragon-913x1024.jpeg\;640\;718\,full\;https://hgchicago .org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Henry_George_and_the_Dragon-913x1024.jpeg\ ;640\;718 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHenry George w as born in Philadelphia on September 2\, 1839\, so we’ll celebrate his 186 th birthday a day early\, on Labor Day. As usual\, the event will be in a south Evanston back yard\, beginning when we get some shade around 3:00\, and continuing at least until dark (We do have indoor space in case of ra in or extreme heat).
\nThere is no charge for this event but it’s a potluck\; bring something if you can and let Chuck know about it. Grilled sausages and some vegan stuff will be provided. All alumni\, friends\, an d prospective students of the School are welcome but you must let us know you’re coming. Expect to find some liquids including beer\, maybe wine and soft drinks if somebody brin gs some.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Henry George Day\,Labor Day for Georgists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5406@hgchicago.org DTSTAMP:20260618T113631Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Henry George School of Chicago\; 312 362 9302\; events@hgchicago.or g\; https://hgchicago.org/?p=5401 DESCRIPTION:This is a free event but you must register by emailing us or phone (312/362-9302) before 2PM on March 18. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000 LOCATION:Henry George School at Signature Offices @ 333 S Wabash #2700\, Ch icago SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introducing Progress & Poverty URL:https://hgchicago.org/event/introducing-progress-poverty-17/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
This is a fre e event but you must register by emailing us or phone (312/362- 9302) before 2PM on March 18.
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