February 8, 2013
The 47th Ward Office will be closed on the following City Holidays:
February 12 (Lincoln's Bday) February 18 (President's Day) March 4 (Pulaski Day)
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Dear Neighbor,
I hope you're staying safe and warm during this wintry week. Plows cleared and salted our residential streets last night, but icy build-up still remains in some areas. Exercise caution when driving and leave yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. Please remember to clear the sidewalks adjacent to your property of accumulated ice and snow. Snow and ice on sidewalks makes travel difficult for all of us. Not only is removing snow the neighborly thing to do, but it is required by ordinance.
If you need assistance having your sidewalk shoveled or want to help someone else clear theirs, you should check out the Chicago Snow Corps. This program links those in need of assistance with able-bodied neighbors willing to help.
For full information on the city's snow removal program and various initiatives, visit chicagoshovels.org.
Chicago Restaurant Week
Chicago Restaurant Week ends this weekend. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a neighborhood favorite or try something new. Prices are fixed at $22 for lunch or $33/$44 for dinner. A full listing of participating restaurants can be found here. 47th Ward participants include:
- Chicago Brauhaus, 4732 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Bistro Campagne, 4518 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Cafe 28, 1800 W. Irving Park Rd.
- Ceres' Table, 4882 N. Clark St.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
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Tax Information from Cmsr. Fritchey
The first installment tax bills are being mailed the end of January, so people will have them in their mailboxes by February 1, 2013. Due date will be March 1, 2013. Right now Cook County is on track to mail the second-installment bills out the end of June, with a due date of August 1, 2013. That is subject to some change, but August 1 is the state mandated due date, so they are working very hard to meet it. Senior exemption and senior freeze applications were already mailed. The deadline has been extended until February 20, 2013. Long-Time forms have not been mailed out yet, but we can expect those to go out in the next couple of months.
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Commission on School Utilization Meeting
The CPS Commission on School Utilization has issued its first report. A copy of the report can be found here. They will be holding their next round of community meetings soon. The meetings for the Ravenswood-Ridge Network, which covers the 47th Ward, will be on Saturday, February 16th 11am-1pm at Truman College (1145 W. Wilson).
More information on the Commission on School Utilization and this process can be found on the CPS website.
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Upcoming
Ward Nights
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Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
February 20
February 27
March 13
March 20
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Snow Related Parking Bans
From December 1, 2012 to April 1, 2013 certain arterial streets in Chicago have two additional types of parking restrictions related to snow fall. One pertains to times when there is 2 inches or more of snow on the street and the other restricts overnight parking, regardless of snowfall. See maps here. Please call or email the 47th Ward Office with any questions. |
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Education Update
Amundsen High School and McPherson Elementary are working together to build a music program and pipeline. Sean Reidy, who is the orchestra director at Amundsen has a great vision and corresponding program that just started last week. It includes a music training program (starting with current 4th and 5th grade students) at McPherson on several instruments - violin, cello, etc.
They started the program last week and had 17 students from McPherson, plus Amundsen student mentors to help coach and teach. Sean described the students to me as "engaged, inquisitive and on task". The idea is that Sean from Amundsen can build a pipeline of talent from McPherson to have students ready to join the Orchestra when they arrive at Amundsen for high school. Marianne Turk
, IB Coordinator is leading the work and partnership on the McPherson side. It is such a cool idea - great for the kids, more arts programs at McPherson, stronger ties between McPherson and Amundsen - at the school and student level. (Update Courtesy of Kim Silver, Friends of McPherson)
There are all sorts of wonderful happenings at Waters School. Several students received bronze medals& gold medalist who will go to March citywide CPD Science Fair. Waters has an award winning ecology program and have recently been awarded a grant. Volunteer opportunities abound, as Waters Parents are a key ingredient to the success at school. Want to learn more or get tips on what you can do for your school. Sign up for their informative and inspiring newsletter by sending an email. Let us know what great programs, awards and initiatives are happening at your children's school by emailing info@chicago47.org.
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Classical Music Concert at Architectural Artifacts
 Access Contemporary Music is proud to present the next in an exciting series of classical music concerts at Architectural Artifacts. The concert features the Chicago premiere of Light Games, an energetic violin concerto characterized by a fleeting quality as musical ideas rapidly emerge, play like light beams and disappear again.
Other works to be performed include Vivien Fung's ebullient, hyper-kinetic Miniatures for string quartet and clarinet, Evan Chambers' joyous, bluegrass-infused Love Dogs and the World Premiere of the astonishingly inventive work Interstices by Irish composer Grainne Mulvey who will be present.
Tuesday, February 12 - 7:00 PM
Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood
$20 at the door, $12 online, $5 students and seniors
www.acmusic.org 773.334.4080
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Click the flyer to learn more.
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Ravenswood School Fundraiser Goes Black & White
Support the 47th Ward's rising gem for public, fine arts-focused education. Black & White for Green will set the mood as the Ravenswood Elementary School community gathers at DANK Haus in Lincoln Square on Saturday, March 16, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m., for our 5th annual Spring Forward celebration and auction. Hosted by Friends of Ravenswood School, guests will enjoy this year's theme with gourmet food, a signature drink, décor, event favors, and the crisp stylings of live classical guitar. Show Ravenswood unity by wearing--you guessed it-black, white, or both. That's ladies and gents. Go for dressy cocktail garb. Your best accessory? Green! That is, your generous donation to the deserving students and teachers at their highly ranked, diversely populated school. In addition to the live auction that evening, they'll kick off their online silent auction beginning that weekend, which allows them to bring in even more family, friends, and neighbors to help their rising school, located at the corners of Paulina and Montrose. Get information and event tickets, or make a cash or auction donation, by visiting ravenswoodelementary.org. Click on the Spring Forward button on the home page. Check back for an auction preview on the site in early March. Thank you! With neighborhood help, Spring Forward has raised a cumulative $130,000 put right to work in Ravenswood's classrooms.
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Green Tech U
The Chicago Center for Green Technology is offering a series of seminars over the next few months that will teach you about leading trends in green technology. The new Green Tech U program will be bringing in an array of speakers to discuss a wide range of green topics. For more information and to register for classes, visit their website.
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AXIS 2013 International Art Festival - Applications
In 2013, Prak-Sis Contemporary Art Association is pleased to announce Axis 2013 International Art Festival, Prak Sis Annual Art Festival from May 2nd - May 5th, 2013. This festival, subtitled Royal&Loyal, will take place in the Northcenter neighborhood at the Ravenswood Event Center (4011 N. Ravenswood) using a total of four spaces: a) the Billboard Atrium; b) the Loft; c) the Billboard Showroom; and d) the Industrial Ballroom. A stimulating variety of work and media will be displayed, with an expected guest list of approximately 50,000 community members and visitors from throughout Chicago land. Prak-sis is committed to having a broad attendance by offering the art festival events at little or NO COST to the community and general public.
Application is DUE FEB 14. 2013. Please contact them if you have any questions regarding your involvement in AXIS 2013 at axis.praksis@gmail.com. Exhibitor's prospectus is available here or on facebook. Sponsorship application is available here.
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Game Night at Sulzer Library
Remember when people actually played board games at home? Well, they are bringing back the good old days at Sulzer Library. Join them for an enjoyable evening of socializing and meet some new friends! Sulzer Regional Library will be hosting "Game Night at the Library" this coming month on Monday, February 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at 4455 N. Lincoln Ave. There will be an assortment of board and card games available, and you are welcome to bring your own favorites as well. They will try to match you up with others who enjoy these games on a chilly winter evening. Their next Game Nights will be on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 26.
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Dara Reports
Plant Talk at Gethsemane Garden Center Greenhouse. It was cold and snowy out on Saturday morning, as 30 plant lovers bundled up, brushed off their cars and enjoyed a wonderful morning in the Gethsemane Greenhouse. We all appreciate the informative session they offered and the questions they answered regarding all aspects in the care of houseplants. Some took advantage of the discount they offered our group to purchase lush new plants to brighten our homes as we wait for Spring. If you would like a copy of the instructive handouts they gave us, let me know. Many thanks to everyone at Gethsemane - they really know what it means to be a good neighbor.
Greenhouse Assistant/Sales Associate full-time (year round) and part-time (spring/seasonal) positions are available at Gethsemane Garden Center. Heavy lifting required, very fast paced work! Houseplant knowledge/experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Must enjoy working with the public and present a positive attitude. Fax resumes to (773)878-2371 Attn: Greenhouse or via email.
Loyola University Chicago/LUC has posted a job opportunity to advance composting in the City coordinating waste haulers, large organic waste generators and working with Loyola interns. You can find more information here.
Sulzer needs your old games. If you have games that your family no longer uses, please bring them to the 47th Ward Office or to Sulzer Library. Their ever-popular "Game Night" could use a few more board games like Sorry, Chess, Life, Uno, Jenga, Rummy Cube, etc.
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Infrastructure Update
Check out the infrastructure map on our webpage!
Water Main for Hermitage
City Crews from the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the 1890 water main under Hermitage from Irving Park to Montrose. This work will begin in February and will be completed by May of 2013. To see the residents' notice, please click here.
Water Main for Marshfield
City Crews from the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the 1906 water main under Marshfield from Irving Park to Byron. This work will begin in February. To see the residents' notice, please click here.
Water Main for Leavitt
City contractor is replacing the 1895 water main under Leavitt St. from Irving Park to Montrose. The work should be completed by early March 2013. To see the residents' notice, please click here.
Sewer Mains for Wolcott and Ravenswood
City crews are installing sewer pipes on Wolcott (Addison to Bradley) and Ravenswood (Belmont to Roscoe). Curbline to curbline asphalt resurfacing will take place in the Spring once temperatures allow. To see the residents' notice, please click here.
Metra Traffic Closures and Detours
Please see updated Montrose information below.
- Montrose has a partial closure at Ravenswood until 2/26/13.
- 4500 to 4600 North Ravenswood Avenue parking closure will be up until February 28, 2013.
- Leland detours will be up until April 2013.
- Ravenswood from Montrose to Berteau will have intermittent closures and parking restrictions through February 28, 2013.
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.
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Community Events
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of our website.
February 9 Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Meet Your Match - Adoption Event
Chicago Animal Care and Control, 2741 S. Western Avenue
February 9 Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Game of Change, documentary on 1963 NCAA basketball tournament
Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
February 9 Saturday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT AT PILGRIM!
Pilgrim Lutheran C, 4300 N. Winchester Avenue
February 10 Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Developmental Differences Resource Fair
Gordon Tech High School, 3633 N. California Avenue
February 11 Monday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Choose to Stress Less - Hosted by Forward Chicago
Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
February 12 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Classical Music Concert Presented by: Access Contemporary Music
Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue
February 15 Friday 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Global Explorers Kids Carnival Fundraiser
Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson Avenue
February 15 Friday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Dance
Sheil Park, 3505 N. Southport Avenue
February 17 Sunday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pilgrim Lutheran Fundraiser
Revolution Brewing, 2323 N. Milwaukee Avenue
February 19 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Richard Clark Park Advisory Council meeting
Revere Park, 2509 West Irving Park Road
February 21 Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
47th Ward Council
Resurrection Covenant Church, 3901 N. Marshfield Avenue
February 23 Saturday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Stitch in Time Gala: A Celebration of St. Matthias School's 125th Anniversary
DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western Ave.
February 24 Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Feelin' Chili Open House
Bethany Retirement Community, 4950 N. Ashland Avenue
February 25 Monday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Game Night at Sulzer Library
Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
March 2 Saturday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wearin' the Green
Saint Andrew Gymnasium, 1658 W. Addison
March 2 Saturday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
North Park Elementary School - Blue Jean Ball
Revolution Brewing, 3340 N. Kedzie Avenue
March 9 Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Scrappers, documentary on Two Chicago metal scavengers
Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
March 9 Saturday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
German School Chicago Spring Gala
Ravenswood Event Center, 4011 N. Ravenswood Avenue
March 11 Monday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Game Night at Sulzer Library
Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
March 16 Saturday 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Ravenswood Elementary Spring Forward Auction and Celebration
DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western Avenue
March 16 Saturday 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Ravenswood School Fundraiser - Black & White for Green
DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western Avenue
March 26 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Game Night at Sulzer Library
Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
March 30 Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
20th District Egg Hunt & Bake Sale
20th District Police Station, 5400 N. Lincoln Avenue
Want to put your community event in our newsletter? Check the guidelines on our website.
CAPS Meetings. If you would like to get to participate in community policing or express concerns about crime happening in your area, please consider attending your beat meetings. A schedule of beat meetings is available on our website. If you have any questions about CAPS or need additional information, please contact Jim Poole at 773-549-4462 or jim@chicago47.org. 19th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward south of Lawrence) 312-744-0064 or CAPS019District@chicagopolice.org. 20th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward north of Lawrence) 312-742-8770 or CAPS020District@chicagopolice.org.
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