Last Days to Vote for Make Believe
If you haven't voted yet for your favorite Make Believe art installation, now is the time! There are only 14 days left to vote. The competition for Chicago's largest art prize is intense, only a handful of votes separate the #1 installation from the pack. Visit the Make Believe website to select and vote for your favorite artist: http://makebelieve.wegotitinwpb.com/artist_page/ or check out some of the art work here: http://takemewithyou312.com/. Finally, save the date for the upcoming neighborhood awards ceremony on November 5, where the winning artist will be presented $5,500, Chicago's Largest Art Prize.
Construction work to begin on Damen Ave
The City Water Department is expected to begin a major reconstruction of a rapidly deteriorating water main on Damen Avenue from Armitage to Churchill this fall. There will be delays and temporary closures of Damen so please consider alternative routes to get to work or school. Please be considerate of neighbors while using side streets. Details of the construction process will be available from the Water Department Project Manager at (312) 742-3611, feel free to call with questions.
THIS WEEKEND
Guided Tree Walk
Come join the Bucktown Community Organization (BCO) Sponsored Fall Guided Tree Walk on Sunday October 17 at 3:30pm. Led by local naturalist, tree keeper and BCO member Janet Mrwoka, you can discover nature in your very own front yard or city parkway! Join the walk at the NE corner of Bloomingdale and Wolcott (in front of 1801 N. Wolcott), the guided walk will continue until 5pm. This free event is open to all. For more information call (312)927-6618.
Independent Retail Week Kick-Off
Join Local First Chicago in celebrating Chicago's Independent Retail Week from October 16 - 23. Local events and deals include: beauty samples, spa treatments, parties, one-week-only promotions, and 'style consultancy' parties where consumers can get advice from the retailers themselves. Grab an independent retail week goodie bag on Saturday Oct 16 from Akira Bucktown, or visit: http://nolcha.com/independent-retail-week/chicago for more information.
Last Days for the Wicker Park Farmer's Market
Visit the Wicker Park Farmer's Market on Sunday, from 8am-2pm. The great local veggies and flowers will be available every Sunday through October 24. Come on out to the Park (1425 N Damen) and check it out. Free!
NEXT WEEK AND WEEKEND
Haunted Indoor Drive-In Movie
Please join the Chicago Park District October 21-24 for an outdoor movie series at Wicker Park (1425 W. Damen). All movies cost $2.00 for those 6 years & over. Kids 5 & under and seniors get in free! Movie Schedule is as follows: Men in Black 10/21 & 10/23 at 6:30pm; It Came from Outer Space 10/23 & 10/24 at 2pm; Men in Black II 10/22 & 10/24 at 6:30pm. A special Teen night will be on 10/22, popcorn is included. Haunted Trailers begin for all shows at 6:30pm! Call for more information: (312)742-7553.
Forever Rotten Art Opening
On October 22 and 23 please join Johalla Projects (1561 N Milwaukee) to view art Work themed "to stay high and ride it out." The opening reception will be on Friday, October 22 from 7-11pm.For more information, please email: johallaprojects@gmail.com.
Scarecrow Extravaganza
On Saturday, October 23, the Wicker Park Committee will host its Annual Scarecrow Extravaganza. Join local businesses and community groups in sponsoring and dressing scarecrows in festive fall attire. All scarecrows will be displayed on the lawn of A.N. Pritzker School (2009 W. Schiller Ave) from Noon to 4 pm. The Wicker Park Committee will supply straw, stakes, wire & paint the rest is up to your imagination! The fee for participation is $25 per family or group of 4; all proceeds benefit Wicker Park Committee. Please register in advance by calling Andrew at (312) 804-9690.
Vert Couture: Eco Fashion Show
Join in the second annual fair trade eco-fashion show benefiting Chicago Gateway Green. The show will take place Sunday October 24 from 3-7pm at the LEED-certified Mercedes Benz showroom at 1520 W. North Ave. Tickets are $35 general admission, $50 at the door. Visit www.vertcouture.tv for more information.
SAVE THE DATE & ONGOING EVENTS
Lecture: Landscape Designs for Historic Homes
Join Abigale Baldwin, RLA from Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects (www.hoerrschaudt.com) for a lecture entitled: Landscape Designs for Historic Homes, on Monday, November 1 from 7 to 8:30pm at the Wicker Park Field House (1425 N. Damen). The lecture is $8, email: wpgarden@aol.com for reservations.
WPB First Fridays at the Flat Iron
The Flat Iron Artists Association presents WPB First Fridays! On the First Friday of each month the Wicker Park/Bucktown area will come alive with a unique celebration of the arts. It's a neighborhood pARTy and everyone is invited! Start your evening at the historic Flat Iron Arts Building where you can explore two floors of art displayed in artists' studios and living spaces. Of course, the surrounding neighborhood is expecting you, so feel free to venture forth on your own and enjoy the boundless shopping, dining and nightlife opportunities our vibrant community has to offer. The next WPB First Friday will take place November 5 at the Flat Iron Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee from 6-10pm. Admission is always free, but donations are gratefully accepted. WPB is a sponsor of this event - we hope to see you there.
FREE Paper and Electronics Recycling -- Final Shred Event for 2010!
WPB's final FREE paper shredding and recycling day of the season will be held on Saturday November 13. Bring your recyclables to the KMART parking lot on Ashland Ave (near Division) between 10am-Noon. Call the WPB office for more information: (773) 235-6385.
Wicker Park Fountain Decorating Social
Join the Wicker Park committee on Sunday, November 21 from 10am-4pm at Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen) for a day of decorating the fountain and urns with lights, greens, and dried flowers and grasses from the Wicker Park gardens. All Ages Welcome!
CAPS Meetings
Residents in the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods that are concerned about crime should plan to attend an upcoming CAPS meeting. Wicker Park and Bucktown are located within the 13th and 14th Districts, and there are eight beats that cover the neighborhood. Below is the list of all eight beats and the date and location of each CAPS meeting. All meetings are from 7-8pm unless otherwise noted:
Beat 1312 meets on the second Tuesday of every month at St Helen's Church, 2301 W. Augusta in the basement.
Beat 1322 meets on the first Wednesday of every month at the 13th District, 937 N. Wood.
Beat 1323 meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the Northwest Settlement House, 1012 N. Noble, 2nd Floor.
Beat 1424 meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Wicker Park Fieldhouse, 1425 N. Damen.
Beat 1431 meets the first Thursday of every odd-numbered month at the 14th District, 2150 N. California.
Beat 1432 meets the third Thursday of every month at Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley.
Beat 1433 meets the second Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm, at St. Mary's Church (in the basement), 1850 N. Hemirtage.
Beat 1434 meets the second Monday of every month, 6:30pm, at the Bucktown Wicker Park Library Branch, 1701 N. Milwaukee.
