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Dear Neighbor,
This weekend is the highly anticipated Square Roots festival! Beginning this Friday at 5 o'clock and running until Sunday evening, Lincoln Avenue from Montrose to Wilson will be transformed into a festival featuring some of the best local music and local craft beers in Chicago! All the proceeds go to help fund our very own Old Town School of Folk Music and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. I'm looking forward to introducing a great band Saturday night and I hope to see you there! Click here for more info on the event.
For other traffic changes in the ward, including from the Lawrence Streetscape work which is just beginning, see the Infrastructure Update further in this newsletter.
And finally, on June 26, 2013, I joined 13 of my colleagues to announce the creation of the Chicago City Council Asian American Caucus. As the first Asian American and Indian American elected to Chicago City Council, I had the honor and privilege of convening a group of aldermen who represent Asian and Asian-American populations.
Since taking office I have been working with my colleagues and various Asian and Asian American non-profits (service providers and policy/advocacy organizations) to understand and address issues impacting Asian communities. The creation of the Asian American Caucus is a formalization of the work of my colleagues, most of whom have been working with the Asian community for years and in some cases decades, and we now have 14 aldermen working together to address issues like language access and ensuring City services and programs are culturally competent. The Caucus will also partner with the Latino Caucus to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.
The mission, vision and purpose statements of the Asian-American Caucus are below:
Mission: Build a coalition of Chicago legislators who come together to advocate on behalf of Asian communities, businesses, and health and human service organizations in the City of Chicago.
Vision: Work with City departments and City Council to address issues facing Asian communities in the City of Chicago (e.g. language access, public health concerns such as Hepatitis B, business licensing and inspection challenges). Partner with organizations who work on advocacy, health, human services, education and business in Asian-American communities.
Purpose: To insure Asian-American communities and organizations have on-going access to representatives and City departments working on Asian specific issues and initiatives that affect Asian and Asian-American communities.
Mayor Emanuel often talks about making Chicago the most immigrant friendly city in the nation. The creation of the Caucus aligns with the mayor's vision and we look forward to working with him in the coming months and years.
Caucus members: Ald. Ameya Pawar, Ald. Patrick O'Connor, Ald. Marge Laurino, Ald. Dick Mell, Ald. Joe Moore, Ald. Danny Solis, Ald. James Balcer, Ald. Walter Burnett, Ald. Debra Silverstein, Ald. James Cappleman, Ald. Harry Osterman, Ald. Will Burns, Ald. Brendan Reilly, Ald. Bob Fioretti.
I am so honored to convene this group and I thank my colleagues for working so hard to put this caucus together. I also want to thank Adolfo Hernandez, Director of the Office of New Americans, and Mona Noriega, Commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, for partnering with us on this effort.
Sincerely,
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| Ticketing, late fees for City Stickers starts July 16
The Office of the City Clerk recommends that motorists buying their Chicago City Vehicle Stickers this week do so in-person, rather than online or in the mail. To find an in-person location, click here or visit http://chicityclerk.com/city-stickers-parking/storelocator.
The final day to buy Chicago City Vehicle Stickers in-person without penalty is Monday, July 15 and enforcement begins Tuesday, July 16. Tickets are a minimum of $200. In addition to the ticket fine, violators are required to purchase a full-priced Chicago City Vehicle Sticker AND pay a late fee of $60, for a total of at least $345 in tickets and fees for most passenger vehicles. Motorists who avoid tickets and purchase a Chicago City Vehicle Sticker after July 16 will still be required to purchase a full-priced sticker AND pay a late fee of $60, or a total of $145 for most passenger vehicles. The cost of a Chicago City Vehicle Sticker purchased before July 16 is $85 for most passenger vehicles and $135 for large passenger vehicles.
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Permit Parking Zone Signs Delayed
Please note that a number of changes to permit parking zone signs have been delayed. We have been in touch with the Department of Transportation, the Chicago Police and the Department of Finance enforcement personnel to make sure everyone is aware. We passed an ordinance to consolidate Zone 97 into Zone 960 with no changes in time restrictions. The three blocks posted with zone 97 will become Zone 960. We passed an ordinance to change the time restrictions and consolidate Zones 1618 with 1619 on the 4300 blocks of Claremont and Bell, respectively, so that both are Zone 1618 with the effective hours of 7pm to 7am for all days. If you were issued a Zone 97 or Zone 1619 city sticker please contact bill@chicago47.org right away. We had also passed ordinances to restore the permit parking Zone 62 to the 4600 block of N Wolcott. Signs will be posted soon; in the meantime all residents of this block had the option to get the zone sticker.
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Upcoming
Ward Nights
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Wednesdays5:00pm to 7:15pm
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Be Sure to Buy Your City Sticker
Chicago Residents have until July 16th to purchase the new city sticker for 2013-2014. For complete information on sales locations and details, please visit the City Clerk's website. |
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2013-2014 Residential Pickup Permits Now Available
If you drive a pickup truck or van for your personal use, you need a residential permit to park legally overnight on a residential street.
Simply bring your truck/van into the 47th Ward Office. Note your city sticker and license plate numbers. 47th Ward staff will ensure the truck is not used for commercial use and issue you a permit.
More information is available here. If you have any questions please contact the 47th Ward Office.
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LV2 Parking Stickers for Night Baseball
Cubs season has started. If you still need your LV2 parking pass you can come into our office. Bring proof of residence, your license plate number and your city sticker number. More information on the LV2 parking zone can be found on our website.
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2013 Street Sweeping
The 2013 Street Sweeping Schedule is now available on our website. |
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Dara Reports
You should have received the second-installment property tax bills by now with a due date of August 1. If you have any questions about your tax bill, please contact the Cook County Treasurer's Office at 312.443.5100. Note that Commissioner Bridget Gainer's representative will be here on July 15 from 12pm-5pm to help with your Tax Bill.
The Assessor's Office has been informed that taxpayers are being solicited by people claiming to work at the Cook County Assessor's Office. These solicitors have been telling tax payers that they have missing exemptions and are encouraging taxpayers to hire them to file Certificates of Error on their behalf. The Assessor wants taxpayers to be aware that they do not need representation to file for a Certificate of Error. Click here to download the Certificate of Error form. Taxpayers may also call the Assessor's office at (312) 443-7550 and request that the exemption form be mailed.
Free Summer Meal for All Children 18 and Under. Did you know that 1 out every 5 kids in Cook County doesn't know where their next meal is coming from? Find a nearby location at 800-359-2163 or www.summerfeedingillinois.org.
Summer Garden Volunteer Needed. Mr. Leki needs your help to keep the Waters Garden healthy and happy this summer. There are all sorts of tasks to be done -- big and small. Please pitch in and do what you can -- any help and all volunteers are deeply appreciated. Bring the kids, call your friends, tell the neighbors! Please click here to see a note from Mr. Leki that includes tasks and instructions. Thank you for supporting the wonderful Mr. Leki, Waters' fabulous Ecology Program, and our beautiful garden.
There are more corners and parkway gardens in the neighborhood than ever before! We hope the gardening "bug" is catching. This is a perfect time to consider adopting a corner or planting your parkway. We have many free native and perennial plants available.
Volunteers wanted for Dancing in the Square on Thursday evening August 15. This free family friendly fun event combines performance and dance lessons by three of Northcenter's best dance groups-Perceptual Motion, Inc. (Modern dance), Flamenco Arts (Flamenco) and Read My Hips (Middle Eastern Dance). The event is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday August 15 in the NorthCenter Town Square at Belle Plaine and Damen. We need help with a variety of tasks both prior to the event and day of. Please contact Lin Shook at pmidance@gmail.com or call 773 549-3958 for more information.
To see the latest news from Waters School, please click here.
There are lots of exciting programs at the Child's Play Touring Theater. To learn more, visit their website.
Volunteer Service in 47th Ward. Are you looking for a rewarding and enjoyable way to be involved and serve your community? Do you like talking to people and helping them find solutions to problems? If you have a morning or afternoon a week, please volunteer and join us in the 47th Ward Service Office.
Bring in Your Old Linens. When you clean out your linen closet please think of the abandoned pets who are awaiting their forever homes at local shelters and foster homes. Bring us your old towels, blankets and sheets and we will deliver them.
Thanks to your generosity and 2 fabulous volunteers, Katherine and Alexa, the Animal Shelter in Munster Indiana received a car load of donated towels, sheets & blankets after a fire in their laundry room destroyed all of their bedding. Thanks for helping!
Sulzer needs your old games. Thanks to our neighbors who have donated games for the Sulzer's Game Night! 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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Lincoln Square Concert at Giddings Plaza
July 18, Thursday 6:30 to 9 PM The Stingers Classic Rock and R&B
For the complete Summer Concert Listings Series: http://www.lincolnsquare.org/pages/SummerConcertSeries/
Northcenter Concert at Town Square, 4100 N. Damen Ave.
July 17, Wednesday 6:30 to 9PM Charlie Baran & Grupo Gringo, an acoustic Latin folk-rock band.
Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St., 773-769-4451
Aint No Crying the Blues: In Memory of Howlin Wolf Now Playing through Aug. 11
This highly acclaimed musical returns to Black Ensemble Theater and has been impressing critics of many Chicago newspapers.
www.boxoffice.printtixusa.com/blackensemble/eventcalendar
Julius Meinl Events, 4363 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-868-1876
July 13 Saturday 8-11 PM
Ken Shiokawa Duo-Jazz keyboard and upright bass
http://northamerica.meinl.com/events_music
Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park Rd., 773-348-7592
July 12 Friday 6:30 PM
Mehran Psychedelic Rock/Flamenco ($10 Cover)
www.katerinas.com/entertainment.php
The Public House Theater, 3220 N. Lincoln Ave., 800 650-6449
Bye Bye Liver June to July, Fridays and Saturdays 8 to10PM
"Bye Bye Liver is a series of outrageous sketches, all centered around the one thing that connects all of Chicago...alcohol!"
http://www.publichousechicago.com
Cornservatory Corn Productions, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-650-1331
The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance! June 1 to Aug 17, Saturdays 11PM
"Corn Productions is putting up a revue of all of our favorite sketches from the past four years of Variety Show in The Best of the Variety Show - A drinking Game Performance. Each show is so packed full of crowd pleasing favorites, we're not sure you're going to be able to fit any drinking in between laughs."
http://cornservatory.org
Transistor Chicago, 3819 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-642-9539
July 19, Friday 7PM Group 312 Films Retrospective
"Founded in 2001, Gourp312 Films is a not-for-profit artists' collective of experimental and independent film makers who agree to make one short film a month. Each month has a theme that the individual film makers use as inspiration for their work. The result is a range of styles, including abstract, animation and traditional narrative films."
http://www.transistorchicago.com/calendar
Martyr's, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-404-9494
July 12, Friday 8PM, The Grandmothers of Invention (Tickets--$10)
Members of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention perform the music of Frank Zappa.
http://www.martyrslive.com
Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-728-6000
July 26, Friday 8:30PM Cambalache (Tickets--$20)
"Cambalache, meaning "exchange," is a Chicano-Jarocho group based in East Los Angeles. Founded in 2007 and led by César Castro, a sonero, maestro and luthier from Veracruz, Mexico, Cambalache plays and promotes traditional son jarocho through performance, music workshops, and educational demonstrations. In the spirit of the fandango, a traditional celebration of music and dance, Cambalache engages its audience through participatory performances."
http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts
Summer Festivals & Series
Square Roots
7/12/2013--7/14/2013
5 to 10 pm Friday/noon to 10 pm Saturday & noon to 8 pm Sunday
4400 & 4500 blocks of Lincoln
Sponsored by Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and Old Town School of Folk Music.
http://www.squareroots.org/
Benfest
7/19/2013-7/21/2013, Friday 4-11PM, Saturday 2-11PM, Sunday 1-7PM
St. Benedict courtyard; Leavitt from IPR to Byron; Byron from Leavitt to Bell
2215 W. Irving Park, 3900-3943 N. Leavitt, 2200-2228 W. Bell
Sponsored by St. Benedict Parish & School.
http://www.benfest.com/
Ravenswood ArtWalk
October 4 to 6 FR 7-10:30PM, SA 11AM-9:30PM; SU 11AM-6PM
Outdoor location is parking lot, SW corner Ravenswood/Wilson
Ravenswood and Wilson, SW corner
http://ravenswoodartwalk.org
Lincoln Square Summer Concert Series
June 6 to August 29 Thursdays 6:30-9 PM
Giddings Plaza (Just south of Paciugo on Lincoln)
Sponsored by Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
http://www.lincolnsquare.org/pages/SummerConcertSeries
Shakespeare at Welles Park
August 16 Friday and August 17 Saturday, 6:30pm--Two free performances of The Comedy of Errors at the Welles Park Gazebo, 2330 W. Sunnyside. Sponsored by the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Movies in the Parks-Chicago Park District, June 13th-September 14th
Movies in the Parks are here! The Chicago Park District will be showing free movies through September 14th! For a complete schedule of the summer movie series, see: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/assets/1/23/MIP_2013_Movies_Schedule_for_Website.pdf
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Welles Park's Wonderful Summer Concert Series
Each Tuesday through August 27, Welles Park plays host to some amazing local performers in all genres in this family-friendly, picnic-friendly series. All shows begin at 6:30pm and most consist of two sets with a short intermission, wrapping up before it gets dark, at around 8:30pm. Bring a blanket, some dinner or beverages, and some friends, and enjoy music in the park every week! They'll also offer light snacks for sale at most shows. Download a pdf flyer to print here.
7/16: Kristin & Kasey
7/23: The Dill Costa Quintet
7/30: The Lawrence Peters Outfit
8/6: Ligon & McDonough
8/13: Merit School of Music Wind Symphony
8/20: Jim Gill children's show
8/27: Aloha Lives joined by students of Ke Kula
The Welles Park Advisory Council would like to extend very special thanks to this year's series sponsors: Welles Park Parents Association Baseball, The Gene and Rosemary Schulter Foundation, State Senator Heather Steans, and Alderman Ameya Pawar.
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Summer Reading Skills Program
For 8th, 9th and 10th graders on Tuesdays: July 9, 7 - 8:30 PM, July 16, 23, 30, 9 - 10:30 AM at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson. Students learn to develop reading comprehension using strategies such as annotating, talking to the text and share outs. Students apply skills to word documents, PDF files, and web site content. Taught by Andres Hernandez, computer teacher and reading apprenticeship coordinator at Von Steuben. The $10 fee covers the cost of handouts, Post-Its and paper. Students should bring laptops for WIFI access. For more info or to enroll, contact Andres at 773-588-1843 or vivaelfrente@netzero.net.
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Illinois Bike Transportation Plan
Illinois' first ever state-wide Bicycle Transportation Plan is being developed this year and it needs your input. Public meetings will be held across the state, an online webinar will be held July 30th and an online survey has been posted to share ideas, concerns, and stories. Our office will be participating in the online webinar and will report back in August on some of the finer points of the plan. Want to help? Want more info? Log on to www.IllinoisBikePlan.com for more information.
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Friends of the Chicago River's Canoe Trips
Have you always wanted to canoe along the Chicago River - the western boundary of the ward!?
Saturday August 17th - 10AM - 4 PM - North Branch - Paddle the Ralph Freese Trail starting at Willow Road and paddling through the prettiest sections of the Forest Preserves down to Linne Woods just north of Dempster St. (This route was by far, my favorite trip!)
Saturday September 7th -11AM - 3PM - Downtown Canyons - If you missed the 6/29 trip definitely sign up for this one; it's a spectacular trip.
Saturday September 28th - 6PM - 10PM - Moonlight Paddle - The premier trip we offer. Paddle out into the Skokie Lagoons as the sun sets. See lots of wildlife; including all three species of heron and possibly even cormorant, all native to our area. After a stop on land to hear the story of how the Lagoons were made and a snack, you'll get back in your canoe and paddle back to the launch site under the moonlight. It's a truly magical night. Friends Canoe Program is unique in that each trip is led by trained canoe guides. Before getting in the boat you'll receive safety & paddling instructions. Then when you're on the water, the guides will offer you paddling advice, assistance, answer questions about the ecology or history of the area, and ensure your safety.
By taking these tours, you're supporting the ONLY non-profit that is working to make the Chicago River one of the world's greatest metropolitan rivers. To register on line go to www.chicagoriver.org or call Friends of the Chicago River at 312-939-0490, X10. For more information contact Claire Snyder at 312-939-0490, Ex 14. csnyder@chicagoriver.org.
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47th Ward Infrastructure Update
Check out the infrastructure map on our webpage!
Lawrence Avenue Streetscape
Construction is starting in the coming weeks. Surveys were conducted this week and site preparations will begin this Monday. Once the roadway is restriped and traffic light timing is complete, work on the sidewalks will begin on the northwest corner of Damen & Lawrence and head west on the North side of the street to Western Avenue. See http://chicago47.org/lawrence-avenue-streetscape.
Water Main for 1600-1800 W. Berteau
City Crews from the Dept. of Water Management completed replacement of this 1899 water main under Berteau between Ravenswood and Ashland. Once the concrete base is restored, the whole stretch will be resurfaced from curb to curb. To see the residents' notice, please click here.
Gas Main for 2500 W. Gunnison
Peoples Gas and their subcontractor have replaced the gas mains on the 2500 block of Gunnison and now will be restoring the area over the coming weeks. Restoration is underway on Leland.
METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue
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Lawrence Ave Lane Restrictions through July 12
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Ravenswood, east side, Full Closure from Ainslie to Winnemac for work on the east embankment tiebacks from July 12 to 24
- Leland Ave Full Closure will be up until April (2014)
- Ravenswood from Lawrence to Leland Ave Full Closure will be up until April (2014) on the west side of Ravenswood
- Ravenswood from Berteau to Irving Park Full Closure for retaining wall finishing through August 30
- Ravenswood from Irving Park to Grace Full Closure while wall panels are installed until October 11
Parking restrictions and detours may be re-opened, when possible, and re-closed once work is ready to resume. Walsh Construction is continuing to work with our office to minimize closures and parking restrictions, and reduce their construction footprint as much as possible while getting their work done.
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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Events from FOUND Chicago
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Paws Naturals - 932 W. Monroe
We are having an adoption event on Saturday June 29 from 11am to 1pm. If you're on the market for a new family member come see some of our adoptable dogs at Paws Naturals! Or, if you're not ready to add to the family, just stop by and say hi. We love catching up with our friends.
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Chicago Uptown Unleashed - 5231 N. Broadway
We'll also be at Unleashed by Petco's new location in Uptown on Saturday June 29 from 2pm to 4pm. Swing by to meet more of our adoptable dogs and do a little shopping while you're at it!
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TiC & CTM Carshow
Come to the AMC Theater Parking Garage (2nd floor) at 7000 Carpenter Road in Skokie on Sunday June 30 from 2pm to 7pm. Meet some of our adoptable dogs while checking out the cars and bikes.
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Scrub A Pup
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday July 13 from 10am to 3pm.
Our second Scrub A Pup event is fast approaching! Mark your calendars and bring your dirty dogs!
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Cocktails for Canines
JULY 26 from 7pm to 10pm!!!
Our friends at Parlour on Clark (6341 N. Clark St) are hosting us again for our Cocktails for Canines event! There will be drink specials, raffle prizes and tons of fun! Come party with us!
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Taste of Lincoln Beer Tent
Found Chicago is manning a beer tent at the Taste of Lincoln
Saturday July 27 from 11:30am to 10:30pm and Sunday July 28 from 11:30am to 10pm. This is a great fundraiser for us and we can really use some extra helping hands. If you can work a shift please email volunteer@foundchicago.org.
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Controlling Mosquitoes
The Chicago Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) will increase its level of larval and adult mosquito control. The most important steps for combating West Nile Virus (WNV) are the common sense personal precautions that every resident can take.
CDPH is highly recommending residents take the following steps to avoid West Nile Virus:
- Use insect repellant containing DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
- Consider limiting outdoor activity after dark (dusk to dawn), which is when Northern House Mosquito is most active.
- When outside between dusk and dawn, wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing that includes long pants, long-sleeved shirts, socks and shoes.
- Check to see that all screen on doors and windows are tight-fitting and free of holes and tears.
- Encourage neighbors to exercise precautions.
To limit mosquito breeding opportunities, CDPH officials recommend:
- Draining and replacing water in birdbaths and children's backyard wading pools every four to five days;
- Properly disposing of old tires, jars, cans, pans, bottles, buckets and other unwanted containers that can hold standing water;
- Making sure that rain gutters, downspouts, swimming pools and pool covers are free of standing water;
- Keeping grass and weeds cut short to eliminate hiding places for adult mosquitoes
For prevention tips and updates on West Nile Virus activity in Chicago, click here. For an expert national perspective on West Nile Virus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) here.
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POV Film Screenings and Discussions
at Sulzer Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
Special flight by Fernand Melgar on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Special Flight is a dramatic account of the plight of undocumented foreigners at the Frambois detention center in Geneva, Switzerland, and of the wardens who struggle to reconcile humane values with the harsh realities of a strict deportation system. The 25 male inmates at the center are among the thousands of asylum seekers and illegal immigrants imprisoned without charge or trial and facing deportation to their native countries, where they fear repression or even death.
Special Flight is an intimate and heart-wrenching exposé of the contradictions between Switzerland's Western ideals and the rule of law that many of its citizens may not fully grasp. It gives audiences of all nationalities an opportunity to gain greater understanding of the people who seek freedom and a better life in a foreign country--and those who must implement the law and turn them away. "This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS' award-winning nonfiction film series." http://www.pbs.org/pov. Special Flight will broadcast on PBS's POV series on July 1, 2013.
High tech, low life by Stephen Maing on Monday, July 15, 2013 6:30 p.m.
High Tech, Low Life follows two of China's first citizen-reporters as they document the underside of the country's rapid economic development. A search for truth and fame inspires young vegetable seller "Zola" to report on censored news stories from the cities, while retired businessman "Tiger Temple" makes sense of the past by chronicling the struggles of rural villagers. Land grabs, pollution, rising poverty, local corruption and the growing willingness of ordinary people to speak out are grist for these two bloggers who navigate China's evolving censorship regulations and challenge the boundaries of free speech. An Official Selection of the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. A co-production of ITVS and the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). A co-presentation with CAAM. "This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS' award-winning nonfiction film series." http://www.pbs.org/pov. "High Tech, Low Life will broadcast on PBS's POV series on July 22, 2013"
NEUROTYPICAL by Adam Larsen on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 6:30 p.m.
Neurotypical is an unprecedented exploration of autism from the point of view of autistic people themselves. Four-year-old Violet, teenaged Nicholas and adult Paula occupy different positions on the autism spectrum, but they are all at pivotal moments in their lives. How they and the people around them work out their perceptual and behavioral differences becomes a remarkable reflection of the "neurotypical" world - the world of the non-autistic - revealing inventive adaptations on each side and an emerging critique of both what it means to be normal and what it means to be human. "This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS' award-winning nonfiction film series." http://www.pbs.org/pov. Neurotypical will broadcast on PBS's POV series on July 29, 2013.
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July at Sulzer Library - Cool, Enlightening Summer Fun!
Book Discussion Groups
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman Tue., July 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar - Wed., July 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Great Books Club - Thu., July 11 at 7:00 p.m. & Thu., July 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Family Programs - advanced registration is required
Basic Cross Stitch Tuesdays, July 2, 9 and 16 at 6:00 p.m. ages 10 and up
Story Films Wednesdays in July at 11:00 a.m. appropriate for all ages
Final Cut Film Club - Wed., July 3 at 6:00 p.m., Tue., July 9 at 7:00 p.m., Tue., July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Tue., July 23 at 6:00 p.m., Tue., July 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Building Teams with STEAM - Tue., July 9 at 11:00 a.m.,
Globs, Goo and Guts! - Thu., July 11 at 11:00 a.m. ages
Pre-Teen Book Club Wed., July 17 at 6:30 p.m. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Stewart.
Dinosaur Design with Margy Dunne - Mon., July 22 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 5-8
The Math and Science Behind Making Music - Tue., July 23 at 11:00 a.m. ages 6 and up
Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine? - Thu., July 25 at 6:00 p.m. ages 12 and up
The Jungle Book Family Programs- advance registration is required
Come to the library to experience a wide variety of programs related to Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The programs are intended for children ages 6 and up.
Thu., July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a live interpretive reading of the book by an actor and dancer.
Tue., July 23rd at 10:00 a.m.
Please join us for a field trip to a free matinee performance of The Jungle Book at the Goodman Theatre.
Fri., July 26th at 10:30 a.m.
Experience a Jungle Book Day family STEM-based program presented by staff from the Goodman Theatre
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Community Events
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of our website.
July 12 Friday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2nd Annual Square Roots Festival
Lincoln, Montrose to Wilson, 4400-4599 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 13 Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12th Annual WFCW Garden Walk and Summer Party
Winona-Foster-Carmen-Winnemac, 1450 W. Winona Street
July 13 Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2nd Annual Square Roots Festival
Lincoln, Montrose to Wilson, 4400-4599 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 14 Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2nd Annual Square Roots Festival
Lincoln, Montrose to Wilson, 4400-4599 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 15 Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Refuge Documentary at Bezazian Library
Bezazian Librarian, 1226 W. Ainslie Street
July 15 Monday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
High Tech, Low Life: Film by Stephen Maing
Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 15 Monday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Game Night at Sulzer Library
Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 18 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Stingers (Classic Rock 'n R&B)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 19 Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lillstreet Gallery Reception for Artist-in-Residence exhibition
LillStreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
July 19 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Chase Park Movie: Annie
Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Avenue
July 21 Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PAWS Chicago's Angels with Tails
4700 block of N. Lincoln Av, from Book Cellar/Chopping Block south to about Potbelly
July 24 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lillstreet's Emerging Artist Lecture by Mike Gibisser
Lillstreet Loft, 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave
July 25 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Jukebox Heroes (Classic Hits)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 30 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Neurotypical: Film by Adam Larsen
Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 1 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Petra Van Nuis Quintet (Jazz Dixieland)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 4 Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
31st Annual GWCA Garden Walk
Graceland West Community Association, Montrose-Clark-Irving Park-Ashland
August 8 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Flat Cats (Swing)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 15 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Melanie Budd (Pop Country)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 16 Friday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Shakespeare at Welles Park (Friday)
Welles Park Gazebo, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue
August 17 Saturday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Shakespeare at Welles Park (Saturday)
Welles Park Gazebo, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue
August 22 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Check with Lucy (Americana)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 29 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Drop Steady (Reggae)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
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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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