RAIN BARRELS & PARKWAY GARDENS

September 11, Tuesday at 6PM

Sulzer Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

Experts will demonstration rain barrels and discuss how to create corner, parkway and rain gardens.

FALL BULBS & SEED GATHERING

October 16, Tuesday at 6PM

47th Ward Office, 4243 N. Lincoln Avenue

Experts discuss planting fall bulbs and how to do seed gathering.

St. Augustine College invites you to attend an unforgettable evening highlighted by the unveiling OF the Historic Structures Report/ Preservation and Reuse Plan for Essanay Studios. This inaugural event will occur in the former film production spaces in Essanay Studios, Chicago.

THE EVENING'S presentations will include the history of Essanay Studios by David Kiehn, Film historian, Essanay Niles Silent Film Museum, Niles CA and the overview of the Historic Structures Report by Johnson Lasky Architects.

The Gala will feature fine dining of period food prepared by Chef Rafael Perez followed by dancing to the music of the Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra.

Parking  is provided.  For more information, visit essanaystudios.org. 

47th Ward homeowners are now eligible for the up to $1,750 rebate to take energy efficiency steps in their own homes. To receive the rebate, homeowners call Energy Impact Illinois at 855-9-IMPACT. Energy Impact Illinois then helps determine eligible rebates, and links homeowners to certified contractors who can assess and estimate the right mix of air sealing and insulation projects that will achieve savings. For more information, 47th Ward homeowners can call 855-9-IMPACT. Homeowners can also visit the website TheEnergyBills.org for tools and links to contractor resources to help take the first steps to lowering energy bills and increasing comfort of your home.

Offering the services you want and the vibe you love, their cozy neighborhood space and welcoming staff can become a big part of your dog's day and a fun, time-saving part of your routine. It's more than drop off & pick up; at Jack & Ginger's, meet up, hang out, grab a coffee, and share the love.

They provide doggie day care, walks, and grooming that keep your best pal stimulated, socialized, and happily tuckered out-all while looking great! We also offer events and connections that highlight our commitment to peace, love, and understanding-and to giving back. Our pet-related workshops, art exhibits, and a range of philanthropic activities seek to contribute to a better, greener life, neighborhood, and world.

Through programs like A Dollar a Dog a Day, they share a portion of our proceeds with a rotating list of animal welfare organizations, local and worldwide. Let them know if you have a favorite animal-related charity that they should consider!

A Dollar a Dog a Day
That's right. They donate one dollar for every dog in our day care each day. Woof!

They'll bet you agree that dogs are among our best teachers. Dogs know who can be trusted, they know when they're safe, and they respond to people and their surroundings with total honesty. In other words, they know it's your dog who'll be interviewing them, and they hope that their experience along with their caring and slightly funky approach get us the nod-or the wag of the tail.  

Check out the infrastructure map on our webpage!

Water Mains for W. Larchmont, Ravenswood to Lincoln

City crews are replacing this old 1891 main, expecting completion in early October.  To see the residents' notice click here. 

Water Mains for W. Eastwood, Damen to Leavitt

City crews are replacing this old 1891 main, expecting completion in late August. To see the residents' notice click here. 

Peoples Gas Main Replacement

Connecting the new main to individual buildings begins soon on Irving Park, Lincoln and Ravenswood. Parking restrictions posted. 

Metra Traffic Closures and Detours  

• Work on the bridge at Ravenswood and Winnemac will continue through early November.  
• Irving Park to Berteau Detours will be up until November 2012.
• Grace to Irving Park Detours will be up until November 2012.
• Parking has been restricted between the CTA tracks and Ravenswood on all streets from Grace to Berteau to accommodate u-turns while the road is closed.  The south side of Berenice has parking restrictions from Lincoln to Ravenswood to accommodate two-way traffic until Ravenswood is reopened.
• Parking restrictions and detours may be opened, when possible, and re-closed once work is ready to resume. 

For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website  or contact Bill Higgins at bill@chicago47.org or 773-549-2745. 

Attend a screening of Lost Loves, a Cambodian film that portrays what life was like for one woman and her family during the genocide that took place under the Khmer regime (1975-1979). The director Chhay Bora will present for Q&A after the film. The film is in Khmer with English subtitles. 110 minutes.