[Ubuntu Chicago] Jam

[Ryan Moss]

I sugest taking the the train to Medinah but either one works, even roselle as schaumburg station is by the ballpark.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Campbell <jwcampbell at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 5:28 PM
To: nhandler at ubuntu.com; Ubuntu Chicago Local Community Team Mailing List <ubuntu-us-chicago at lists.ubuntu.com>
Subject: Re: [Ubuntu Chicago] Jam

On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 5:28 PM, Jim Campbell <jwcampbell at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Nathan Handler <nhandler at ubuntu.com> wrote:
>> On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 9:09 PM, Jim Campbell <jwcampbell at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> First, I want to say THANK YOU (THANK YOU) to Corey for securing the
>>> Schaumburg Library location.  At this time we're also fortunate enough
>>> to have secured a location at Pumping Station One (3354 N. Elston,
>>> Chicago, IL) for the event.
>>>
>>> So, we need to decide on which location to use.  A couple of things to
>>> note about the PS-One location.
>>> - It's not far off the expressway (kinda close to Belmont/Kedzie off of 90-94)
>>> - Street parking will be no problem
>>> - Public transportation isn't so bad (There's a Belmont bus stop about
>>> 2 blocks way from the location), but it's not super-duper great.
>>> - There's no dedicated projector at PS-One
>>> - PS-One could host about 20 or so of us.  More than that, and it
>>> would be crowded.
>>>
>>> The room that Corey secured sounds good, too.  Please look over his
>>> notes, and respond to the ML ASAP to let us know (if you plan to
>>> attend) which location you would prefer.  Thanks!
>>
>> To restate some of the facts regarding the Schaumburg Library location
>> that Corey provided in an earlier email:
>>
>> It will hold 25 people and is equipped with wireless networking, a
>> projector, and desks
>>
>> Schaumburg Public Library
>> 130 S. Roselle Road
>> Schaumburg, IL 60193
>> (847) 985-4000
>> FAX: (847) 923-3131
>> TDD: (847) 923-3348
>>
>> Sunday, October 4th
>> 12pm - 8:45 pm
>>
>> The library is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of
>> Schaumburg and Roselle roads.  Here is a link to the directions they
>> provide on their site:
>>
>> http://www.stdl.org/maps/directions.asp#central
>>
>>
>> I think Schaumburg would be a little better for me. It also has a
>> projector, which could come in handy. However, I would be fine with
>> either location.
>>
>> Nathan
>
> Thanks for that info, Nathan.  Pumping Station One has well-powered
> wifi, as well.  Eddie, it looks like there's a Milwaukee District /
> West Line (MD-W) train that goes from Union Station to Schaumburg, but
> someone would have to get you from the Train station.  It's $4.75 each
> way.
>
> The train leaves Union Station at 10:30, arriving at the Schaumburg
> stop at 11:22.
>
> Jim

As a note, I would prefer the Pumping Station one location, but could
go out to Schaumburg.

Jim

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