Chicago's 2012 Walk for
Values USA event will take place on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Richard J Daley Center between 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Chicago is the largest city
in Illinois, Midwest and the third most
populous city in the United States with over 8.3
million people living within the Urban Area.
Please join our unique and diverse city as
we celebrate and pledge to practice the human values of Truth, Right Conduct,
Love, Nonviolence and Peace.
INVITATION LETTER,
BROCHURE, FLYER (downloadable)
Click here for a Brochure
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*This
document explains what human values are and the purpose, goals of the walk
for values.
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Click here for a Flyer
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*This
documents can be posted on notice boards, next to water cooler, in lunch
break rooms, grocery stores, etc.
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Click
here for Dignitaries Information
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Work
in Progress
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* If it does not work,
please right click and select "Save Target As..." to download. Requires
Adobe reader 9 and above.
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DETAILS OF THE WALK
Proposed Route: Walking on SIDEWALKS ONLY.
Walk will be starting as well as ending at DALEY PLAZA
(on WASHINGTON AVE & DEARBORN)
- North On Dearborn St To Randolph St
- West On Randolph St To Clarke St
- South On Clarke St
To Madison St
- East On Madison St To State St
- South On State St
To Adams St
- East On Adams St
To Michigan Ave
- North On Michigan Ave To Randolph St
- West On Randolph St To State St
- South On State St
To Washington St
- West On Washington St To Dearborn St (Daley Plaza)
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Event: Walk for Values USA - Chicago
Date: Saturday, August
11, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
Richard J. Daley Center
50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Contact: Anand Girap
Tel: +1 (312) 970-0857
Email: ChicagoW4V@sathyasaicenters.org
Click
here for a Map of the Walk.
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Tentative
Timings
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12.30 -1:30 pm
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Check-in & Walk-in Registrations.
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1.30 - 1.45 pm
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Opening Ceremony. (Dignitary)
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1.45 - 2.00 pm
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Walk Assembly/ Line Up.
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2.00 pm
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Walk Begins (Grand Marshall)
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3:00 pm
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Walk Concludes.
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3.00 - 3:30pm
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Program Conclusion.
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LOCATION
The Richard J. Daley Center was originally
known as the Chicago Civic Center. Located in the
heart of the Chicago Loop, the Daley Center was Chicago's first major
public building to be constructed in a modern rather than a classical
architectural style.
To view more
information, please visit http://www.thedaleycenter.com/
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS and PARKING
Address of Walk Venue:
Richard J. Daley Center
50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Getting to Richard J Daley Center by CTA / METRA / DRIVE
Click
here for the Detailed Map
CTA
CTA - Red Line or Blue Line - Exit at Washington Stop and follows
Signs for PEDWAY to Richard J Daley Center
CTA Bus Routes - 56, 60, 124, 127, 157
Click here to visit the CTA website
PARKING AT CTA Station - You could park your cars all day for a rate of $5 - $10
per day for weekends in any of the following locations.
Rosemont Station: 5801 N River Road, Rosemont
Cumberland Station: 5800 N. Cumberland
Avenue, Chicago
Forest Park Station: 711 S. Desplaines
Avenue, Forest Park
METRA
(Click here to visit the Metra website)
Metra
Union station, Ogilvie Transportation Center and Van Buren
Street Station are all within walking distance of Richard J Daley Center.
From Metra Union station, Ogilvie Transportation Center: Exit towards Madison Street and
Head east on W Madison St toward N Canal St
Turn left at N Lower Wacker
Dr/N Wacker Dr
Turn right at W Washington St
Richard Daley Center is at 50 W
Washington ( Washington and Dearborn)
DRIVE
From the Eisenhower (I-290):
Exit at I-90/94 North (to Wisconsin). Take 90/94 to the
Washington Street exit. Turn right.
Take Washington to Clark. The Daley Center is located between
Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.
From Lake Shore Drive:
Exit Randolph Street. Take Randolph west about one-half
mile. The Daley Center is located between
Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.
From the Stevenson (I-55):
Exit at I-90/94 North (to Wisconsin). Take 90/94 to the
Washington Street exit. Turn right
onto Washington St. Take Washington to Clark. The Daley Center is located between
Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.
From the Kennedy (I-90/94) Southbound:
Exit at Washington Street. Turn left onto Washington. Take Washington to Clark. The Daley Center is located between
Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.
From the Kennedy (I-90/94) Northbound:
Exit at Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street. Take Washington St. to Clark. The Daley Center is located between
Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.
PARKING
Washington Wells Self Park - Parking Rate is
$14 for the weekends
http://www.washingtonfranklin.com/
230 W Washington, Chicago IL
(312)
658-0557
About 2 blocks from the location of the
walk. Exit Washington St from I-90 (Exit
51c) going east. The entrance to the parking garage is on your right at the
Intersection of Washington and Franklin.
InterPark
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Parking Rate is $26-32 for the weekends.
https://interparkonline.com/public1/LocationDetail.aspx?BUSINESS_UNIT_CD=CH597
181 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 368-9090
About 1 block from the location of the walk.
Exit Washington St from I-90 (Exit
51c) going east and go North (Left) on Dearborn to Parking garage
on your right.
EVENT GUIDELINES
Please
be aware of some guidelines for your visit to the Event.
You
are welcome:
- Please do not leave the Lines
during the walk unless it is an Emergency.
- In case you are not well and
would like to leave the walk, please contact your Line Leader who are
wearing Orange Scarf’s and you will be provided with further
directions.
- We have a Medical Team with
us to take care of Emergencies (Medical Team are wearing Blue
Scarf’s).
- Children should be with their
Parents all the times and Parents are responsible for their Children.
- We request everyone to
maintain Silence during the Walk as this Walk is intended to Promote
Human Values.
- This Walk Is NOT A PARADE OR
A RALLY OR A DEMONSTRATION. Hence Please Maintain Silence. No Singing or
Talking is allowed during the walk.
- Turn off your cell phones to
Vibrate Mode and we do not encourage use of Cell Phones during the walk
unless it is an Emergency.
- For People Holding the
Banners, please make sure that in case you are tired during the walk,
let your Line/Group Leaders Know
- Rest Rooms are available in
the 37th Block Shopping Mall which is right across the Street from Daley Center.
- We will begin the Program
with National Anthem, Speeches by our Guests, Ribbon Cutting before the
walk begins. After the Walk, we will have a Musical Program along with
Refreshments.
- Please Listen to your Line
Leaders for all instructions during the walk and when Crossing
Intersections.
- Please hold on to Empty Water
Bottles and dispose them off only at the Trash Containers in Daley Center.
- Please maintain a Steady Pace
along with your Group during the walk. Please Refrain From Running or
Seating Down during the Walk.
- For Participants in the Walk
who are Holding Banners & Posters, Please make sure that Banners and
Posters are Held as per the Instructions given by your Line Leaders.
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For Men : Business Casual Attire is Recommended
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For Women : Modest Clothing is Recommended
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