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Chicago Meetup

Afternoon edit-a-thon at the Sulzer Regional Library!

Saturday, March 25th 2017 from 12 PM to 4:30 PM.

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What, Where, and When?[edit]

Sulzer Regional Library!

What?

Editors around Chicago of all experience levels are invited to:
  • come and work on articles,
  • get to know other editors in Chicago, and
  • help each other answer questions about contributing to or using Wikipedia.

Where?

The Community Room at the Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60625 Google Maps link

  • Nearest Transit Stations:
     Brown Line (Western)
Walk southeast along Lincoln until you get to Lincoln & Sunnyside, and the library will be on the left.
  • Nearest Bus Lines: The #11 bus is the way to go. Get off the bus at Lincoln & Sunnyside or Lincoln & Montrose.
  • Parking: Free parking behind the library!

When?

Saturday, March 25th from 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

What else do I need to know?

  • Bring your own laptops and power cords, as rental laptops will not be available.
  • Please register an account prior to the event if you do not have one yet. There are many benefits to having an account, like being able to make your own username and track your contributions.
  • Lunch will be provided free of charge. Vegetarian options will be available; if you have any special dietary needs, please leave a message on the talk page. We can also go out together for an early dinner afterwards if folks are interested.

Questions?[edit]

Please feel free to use the talk page to ask any questions about the event. Thanks!

Join us![edit]

Haven't edited Wikipedia before? No problem. Editors of all experience levels are welcome.

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I definitely can't make it, but contact me about future meetups[edit]

  1. I'd love to come, but I'll be out of town on spring break vacation! Sorry you can't join me on holiday ;-) Edge3 (talk) 03:11, 15 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  2. I won't be able to make it, but let me know about future meet-ups! TeriEmbrey (talk) 15:59, 17 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  3. – Philosopher Let us reason together. 03:14, 11 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Turns out I work that weekend. Best to all!!! Buster Seven Talk 14:24, 17 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Sadly I can't make it, but please keep me posted on future meetups! Back Home (talk) 15:12, 25 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I might be able to make it[edit]

  1. I can't commit right now, but I put it on my calendar. -- DS1953 talk 05:16, 17 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  2. I'm hoping to finally make it to one of these! Mtminchi08 (talk) 03:33, 21 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  3. That is a bad week for me, but I will give it a shot.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 02:27, 27 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  4. I hope I can make it Shwikiagg (talk) 08:31, 19 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  5. I'm of this week but if I cant find a ride there then I wont be able to make it, apologize in advance if I cant come. Msharif42
  6. I think I will be able to make it. ReynardDigitalis (talk) 16:20, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I'll be there![edit]