http://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/  

Friday, October 3,  6 - 10 pm

Friday, November 21, 6 - 10 pm

Saturday, November 22, 1 - 5 pm

Art on two floors of some 40 plus artists in all art mediums, live music and food from a local gourmet food truck in the parking lot! Visit the artists in the working studios.  All open studio nights are free and fun for all to enjoy. Close to public transportation, free parking available!

By taking a few minutes to answer questions about how you spend your money in Andersonville, you'll give the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce data to help strengthen existing businesses and attract new ones - AND you can be entered to win 2 FREE tickets to the Andersonville Dessert Crawl on Oct. 26!

Click here to take the Andersonville Consumer Survey.

Concordia Place, in partnership with Truman College, will also offer free citizenship classes. In order to register you must attend a program orientation on September 10 or September 17 from 10:00am till 12:30pm (3300 North Whipple). Registration includes orientation, placement test and enrollment form completion. Please bring proof of address. For more information call Flora Calabrese at 773.463.1600 ext. 312.

Citizenship Classes - 12 week session

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Session runs: September 24-December 10, 2014

Every Sunday afternoon this September, the Sunday Play Spot will transform one block of Lincoln Avenue, from School to Roscoe, into Lakeview's pop-up plaza! From noon to 4pm, stop by the Sunday Play Spot to enjoy free playful activities for kids and adults alike, or relax outside and have a picnic. Stay tuned to http://www.sundayplayspot.com for more information about weekly programming. Sunday Play Spot is organized by the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SSA 27, 47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar, and local businesses and institutions.

• Water - Give your pets plenty of fresh, clean water.  Animals can get dehydrated very quickly especially in the heat.
• Shade - Make sure your pet has a place to go to get out of the sun.  Try to keep them indoors during extreme heat.
• Rest - Do not over-exercise your animal in the heat.  On a sweltering day, the best time to exercise your pet is in the early morning or late evening.
• Watch - Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle.  In extreme heat, the temperature can rise in your vehicle very quickly.  This can leave your pet vulnerable to heat stroke, which can onset very quickly.

Amundsen High School

It's Not Too Late to Apply for the IB Programme at Amundsen High School

Did you know that the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme at Amundsen High School is among the top-performing in the City? There are still a few seats available in the selective enrollment Amundsen IB Programme, and it's not too late to apply for Fall 2014. Contact Mr. Erik Olson at [email protected] or (773) 534-2569 for application details.

In addition to its high-performing IB Diploma Programme, Amundsen also offers Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit courses and the AVID program as part of its rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Amundsen High School, the anchor of beautiful Winnemac Park, is the neighborhood high school for Lincoln Square, Northcenter, Ravenswood and surrounding communities.

Enroll now! Freshman Connection is scheduled for August 18 - 20, and class registration begins August 21. Call the school office at (773) 534-2320 for enrollment details and to schedule a school tour.

Ravenswood School

Tours at Ravenswood Elementary School

Ravenswood School offers a comprehensive school tour on the second Tuesday of every month that school is in session. We'll gather at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room, grab a cup of coffee and set off to observe classrooms, discuss the curriculum and learn what makes Ravenswood School a truly hidden gem. Mr. Manaen, Ravenswood School principal, will meet with prospective parents for an open question-and-answer session following the tour. No reservations needed! Enter through the middle doors on Paulina.

Fall tour dates include:

Tuesday, September 9 @ 9 a.m.

Tuesday, October 14 @ 9 a.m.

Tuesday, November 18 @ 9 a.m. (moved a week later due to non-attendance on Veteran's Day)

Tuesday, December 9 @ 9 a.m.

North Park Elementary School

North Park Elementary School is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. As a private, non-sectarian, coed school located at 2017 W. Montrose for children in Pre-K-8th grade, NPES has a proven record of academic excellence.  With one class per grade and an average of 20 students per class, every student is well-known, and receives individual attention from classroom teachers.  To learn more, email  [email protected] or visit www.npeschool.org 

Pilgrim Lutheran School

Pilgrim Lutheran has openings, this coming [2014 - 2015] academic year for the Kindergarten through 7th grades.

Details of Pilgrim's quality and standards are on the website.

• http://www.pilgrimchurchandschool.org/enrollment/faqs 

If you are aware of families or individuals who may be interested, please pass this message forward.

Contact:

Principal: Chris Comella

773.477.4824

 [email protected] 

 

Look who was walking on the wild side on the 3600 block of Claremont:

 

 

Chicago Market is hosting an Info Session on Saturday, August 30, 9am at Sulzer Library. You are invited to learn more about this co-op, ownership and volunteer opportunities. Meet the leadership team and current owners and find out why co-ops are great for communities. RSVP for Sulzer Library. 

The Chi-Nations Youth group is the student body of the American Indian Center of Chicago. Established in 2011 by a group of youth from several different tribes, they have interest in learning the ways of their people by practicing harvest rights and telling the stories of their people producing digital and written media. CNYC leads the community by acting as representatives visiting other youth groups in places like Red Lake, MN & Ashland, WI.

 

This Friday at 6pm the youth group will premier their very first film about citizen science in the Bad River Watershed of Wisconsin. The film is titled - Sacred Ones Revolution: Water of Life (15 minutes).

 

This film screening will be a fundraiser to help the kids raise money to attend the historic People's Climate March in New York City on March 21st

For More Information contact - [email protected] 

'like' us on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/nativeyouth 

 
Thanks to Janice H. from Graceland West Community Association for this write-up:
On Saturday, August 23rd, about 70 people; neighbors, parents, grandparents, teachers, students, community members (including a dozen from Graceland West), the LVHS LSC, Alderman Pawar and others joined Principal Scott Grens for the Lake View High School Beautification Day. Rep. Ann Williams and Friends of Ameya Pawar (PAC) donated the paint. Lake View Partners, the newly launched non-profit to support Lake View and Grow 47, sponsored the event.

   

Volunteers were organized into teams for about 20 major projects which included: painting the interior front entrance, library and several other rooms, moving equipment and furniture, cleaning lockers, removing tape left over from the prior school year, window washing, moving landscaping stones and more. The school was already gleaming when volunteers started and the finishing touches just made the school more welcoming for students, faculty and administrators. 

 

Great effort.  Great results. Great community teamwork. A BIG THANKS to everyone who helped.  

 

Play Golf and Drive out Hunger! Join The Friendship Center for its first ever golf outing to benefit the continued operations and mission of feeding our neighbors in need. Over 400 households benefit from The Friendship Center's services every month. "Golf for Good" on Friday, September 12th at Deerpath Golf Course and help us drive hunger out of Chicago. Individual and groups welcome! Sponsor a hole or cart and show your company's support. Registration forms available by emailing [email protected] or visit npfriendshipcenter.org.

 

If you know any businesses or non-profits in the area who would like to take part in the Green Metropolis Fall Harvest Fair at Lake View High School, please pass this information along to them.

 

Chicago's Green Metropolis Fair

http://www.greenmetropolisfair.com / http://www.facebook.com/GreenMetropolisFair 

Green Parents Network - where 2400+ green families meet online!

http://greenparentsnetwork.com / http://www.facebook.com/GreenParentsNetwork 

 

 (708)461-2752 (cell)

 

Join us for Chicago's Green Metropolis Fair Sept. 14 at Chicago's Lake View High School!  

 

47^th Ward Health & Wellness Event Save the Date: Saturday, September 27. Free! Flu Shots, Eye Sight Screening, BP, Blood Glucose, BMI, register to vote, get a State of Illinois ID and more!

  

Block Party Permits for Halloween Celebrations

Saturday, October 25, 8am-8pm

or

Sunday, October 28, 8am-8pm

or

Friday, October 31, 3:30pm-8pm

• Preference will be given to those who have not had a Block Party this year
• Forms may be downloaded from our website or picked up from our office
• Jumping Jacks are not available
• We will submit requests for Fire Trucks
• Traffic and parking will be considered when issuing the permit
• Suggestion: use reflective tape or something that can easily be seen; as drivers will not be expecting street closures at this time of year.

Call 773-868-4747 or email [email protected] for more info.

Please share these links with family and friends. Take this Age Friendly Chicago Survey and to express your opinion on what you think about Chicago as an Age Friendly City.

 

English language: www.surveymonkey.com/s/ChicagoAgeFriendlySurvey 

Spanish language: www.surveymonkey.com/s/ChicagoAmigablealaSenectud 

Polish language: www.surveymonkey.com/s/BadanieJakSprzyjajaceLudziomStarszymJestChicago 

Chinese language: www.surveymonkey.com/s/AgeFriendlyChicagoSurveyChinese 

 

Little Free Libraries - "If You Build It They Will Come"

 

Learn about the joys of curating a Little Free Library, read the story of one couples experience. Liz & Greg set their LFL up at Sunnyside & Hamilton in June with books gathered from a Book Donation Party with their neighbors.  As with the LFL in front of our office, the find that Children's Books fly off of the shelf.  http://chicago47.org/little-free-library/   Join in the fun - create one for your block! http://www.pinterest.com/ltlfreelibrary/library-plans-instructions-and-ideas/ 

 

 

Is Airplane Noise Bothering You?

 

Alderman Pawar sent this letter to Representative Quigley and Mayor Emanuel regarding the increase noise from the O'Hare. He is working closely with his colleagues closer to the airport and FAiR Chicago on this issue.  Please continue to report any noise disturbances to the City.  These reports will help define the problem as we work to find solutions.

 

There is a new event coming to the neighborhood on Sunday, September 14! For the first time there will be a Fall Green Metropolis Fair! For everyone who has attended their spring events, you know it is fun for all ages. If there is a non-profit or business who would like to participate, please send this on: www.greenmetropolisfair.com.    

 

Absentee Voting Ballot Applications for the General Election November 4, 2014 - are here. Your application must be received via mail at the Board of Election Commissioners by October 30. Stop in if you need one.  

 

 FARMERS MARKETS are back!  Click here for a full listing. 

 

47th Ward Repair Cafe Info: 

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

2nd Saturday of the Month - 10am-1pm

NO AUGUST REPAIR CAFE, September 13, October 11, November 8

If you would like to be a Repair Coach, please let us know. Handy folks are always needed!

Our Repair Caf� is part of an international movement, check it out. http://repaircafe.org/ 

We are neighbors sharing skills, keeping items out of the landfill and building community along the way.

 

Lincoln Square Friendship Center Pantry. Are you interested in our newest neighborhood pantry? Sign up for their newsletter: [email protected]. There are many ways for you to help - volunteer, help fundraise, hold a food drive, donate bins, pick-up donations, sponsor/manage a community garden bed. We are neighbors helping neighbors and making a difference. The Lincoln Square Friendship Pantry needs your used plastic grocery-type bags or reusable bags you no longer need. You may drop them off at 2733 W. Lawrence on Thursday afternoons or at the Alderman's office. Thanks for your continued support.

Upcoming dates: August 15 and September 19 from 3-5pm

If you know anyone who needs assistance, please pass this along.

 http://chicagokidicalmass.org  

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.    

Needed! Old towels and blankets, please. The dogs and cats awaiting forever homes at Animal Care & Control need your old towels and blankets.  Please clean out your linen closets and bring the items to the Alderman's office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. We know they will be greatly appreciated.

Check out the infrastructure map on our website. 

LV2 Notes - Remember to check the schedule at www.cubs.com since game dates and times are subject to change. Please note that a night game has been scheduled for September 18th, which was not on the original schedule.

Ravenswood School Outdoor Project

The crews are working hard to finish the playground construction before school starts on Sept. 2.  The entire project is expected to be completed by mid- to late-September.  To learn more about this project, please click here.   

McPherson School Outdoor Project

Work has begun and is expected to last through the end of September.  The school will be managing drop offs and pick ups during the construction. 

Lawrence Avenue Streetscape 

• Street paving between Western and Ravenswood has been completed.  Thermoplastic striping is scheduled to be applied this weekend and crosswalk markings will be installed next week.  Temporary striping will be added in the meantime.  The stretch of Lawrence between Ravenswood and Clark will be paved in early November.  As always, pay close attention to parking restrictions.
• New pedestrian refuge islands (including ADA compliant ramps) were installed between Damen and Clark and center turn lanes were striped earlier this summer.
• Sidewalk and curb/gutter replacement between Damen and Clark along the north side of Lawrence has been completed.  This work will continue along the south side of the street through the end of August, but the main walk has already been completed.  Sidewalk improvements, including permeable brick pavers, will be completed in front of McPherson Elementary before school starts on Tuesday, September 2nd.
• Sidewalk, driveway, curb/gutter, and ramp work will continue along various stretches of the corridor. ADA ramps will be installed to line up with the street crossings at the pedestrian islands.
• Bike racks and benches will be installed in early- to mid-September and chairs will be installed this fall.
• Sewer and electrical work continues along the entire corridor. New street light poles are being installed along the entire corridor and old poles will be removed.
• The remaining plantings between Western and Damen (including Claremont Plaza) are expected to be performed in early- to mid-September.   Any remaining landscaping work (from Damen to Clark) will be finished up next spring along with other punch list items.

Water Main Replacement for Ashland Avenue between Irving Park and Lawrence

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the water mains from 1897 under Ashland Avenue from Irving Park to Lawrence.  Phase 1 (northbound between Irving Park and Montrose) will being September 3rd.  M-F, 7am to 8pm, the roadway will be closed to all traffic and parking will be restricted on the northbound side of Ashland during working hours.  Clark St. will be the designated detour during this time.  This phase is expected to last until late September with street resurfacing following before winter.  For more information on this project, please click here.

Water Main Replacement for Warner between Leavitt and Damen

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the water main from 1891 under Warner from Leavitt to Damen.  The street surface has been milled and will be paved next week.  For more information, please click here.   

Water Main Replacement on the 3500 of Leavitt and Hamilton

Contractors working with the Department of Water Management are working to replace the 1891 mains under Leavitt from Addison to Belmont, Hamilton from Addison to School.  For full information on this project, please click here.    

Water Mains Coming Soon:

Berteau (Bell to Damen): TBD

• Leland Ave Full Closure will be up until mid-September.  
• Ravenswood from Lawrence to Leland Ave Full Closure will be up until Fall 2014 on the west side of Ravenswood.
• Ravenswood (east side) between Ainslie and Winnemac blockades may be in place on the street to make room for the work to be done however there is not a parking restriction when workers are not present.
• Ravenswood (west side) between Lawrence and Grace landscaping projects are underway along the base of the walls along the Metra tracks.  Short closures will be necessary to install the new plants, so pay attention to parking restriction signs.

For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website or contact Jim Poole at [email protected] or 773-549-4462.  

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