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Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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Thursday, November 27 2008
31st Annual Turkey Trot 8K
Before you chow down on turkey, run or walk in this annual Thanksgiving race, which takes place in Lincoln Park, starting at 2600 N. Cannon Dr. Runners are also asked to bring canned goods for a food drive to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The event kicks off at 9am and costs $30. For more information and to register, visit SignMeUp.com.
Christkindlmarket Sneak Peak
Opening with a sneak peak during the Thanksgiving Parade 11/27, this unique holiday event once again takes over Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington) in the Loop until Christmas. The German-style market, or Christkindlmarket, features unique European-style food, crafts, musical and dance performances and family events. Free to attend! Full schedule and more online.
