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September 5, 2014  
 
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LV2 Parking Restrictions will be in effect for the Zac Brown Band Concert at Wrigley on September 13 
   
Dear Neighbor,

 

School is back in session, and this week I want to let you know about some of the great things happening at our neighborhood schools.

 

Coonley School

The addition to Coonley School was completed on-schedule for the start of this school year. The $16.5 million addition is 100% financed with Tax Increment Finance (TIF) funds from the Western Avenue South TIF District. Because Coonley was severely overcrowded and resides in a TIF district, I made it a priority to secure TIF funds to construct this addition. It's exciting to see this project come online. 

 

I want to thank Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Public School, The Friends of Coonley, the Coonley LSC, Principal Zurawski and #GROW47 for their partnership on the Coonley addition.  We will be cutting the ribbon on the new addition soon. 

     

Ravenswood School

The new outdoor campus at Ravenswood School is nearing completion.  This project features more shade, two new play equipment structures, a custom climbing feature, an outdoor classroom, a sport court and a new turf field.  It also benefits the neighborhood using permeable surfaces and other features that reduce the amount of stormwater runoff into our sewer system, and helps prevent flooding.   

There will be a grand opening event on Sunday, September 14th from noon to 2pm.   

 

I want to thank Governor Quinn, Mayor Emanuel, Senate President John Cullerton, State Senator Heather Steans, State Rep. Greg Harris, and State Rep. Ann Williams, Friends of Ravenswood School, Principal Manaen and #GROW47 for their partnership on this project. 

  

McPherson School

Phases 1 and 3 of the outdoor campus improvements, which includes a new playground, at McPherson School will be complete by October.   This project was made possible with Open Space Impact Fees, Aldermanic Menu, 47th Ward TIF Funds, State of Illinois Capital funds secured by Heather Steans, and a grant from Barrett & Porto, the developers of the Ravenswood Mariano's.

 

McPherson School is the starting point for all of the improvement on #ANewLawrence.  In fact, I am getting calls from real estate agents telling me that families are seeking out the McPherson attendance area as they are looking for homes in our community. This news confirms our vision to build community and tie all economic development to neighborhood schools.  Simply put, invest in neighborhood schools and everything else follows.  

   

Audubon School
We are finalizing the details prior to breaking ground on a new outdoor campus at Audubon School.  The first phase of this project will be funded with a combination of Aldermanic Menu and grant funds from Barrett & Porto.  We will have a formal announcement, and more information on this project soon.

 

German-American Fest & Von Steuben Day Parade

The German-American Fest is this weekend under two big tents at Lincoln and Leland.  The fest is open Friday, September 5 from 5pm to 11pm, Saturday, September 6 from 12pm to 11pm and Sunday, September 7 from 12pm to 10pm.

 

The neighborhood will also host the 49th Annual Von Steuben Day Parade on Saturday, September 6th.  I am honored to be serving as this year's Grand Marshall.  The parade steps off from Lincoln & Warner at 2pm.  Please note that parking is restricted on the parade route that heads north on Lincoln to Eastwood then west on Eastwood before turning north on Western to Lawrence. Lincoln Ave. will be closed to traffic between Irving Park and Berteau during parade staging from 12pm to 2pm.  Traffic will not be permitted on or across the parade route while the parade is in progress. Traffic Management personnel will be present to direct traffic, and please remember to avoid driving in the area during the parade.

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Sincerely,
Ameya  
This Week...
Repair Cafe
Green Metropolis Fair
2014 Health & Wellness Event
Residential Pickup Permits
Report Graffiti
Register to Vote ONLINE
German-American Fest
Sunday Play Spot on Lincoln Ave in September
Property Tax Update
CFD Accepting Applicants
Open Studios at Cornelia Arts Bldg.
Northcenter SSA Notice
Attorney General Warning
Support the Ella Jenkins Documentary
JARC Free Computer Classes
School Tours & Promotions
Heartland Alliance Donations Needed
Gracious House Gala
Dara Reports
Infrastructure Update
North Center Farmer's Market
Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran
The Great March for Climate Action in Chicago
Is this a thing?
Patti Smith
GTL @ Farmers Markets
American Legion Pasta Night
61st Chicago POWWOW
NBGC Community Fun Walk
Pilgrim Block Party
Clark Park Fundraiser
Sulzer Events
St. Ben's Baby & Kids Green Garage Sale
Summer Entertainment @ Bethany
Heart Fundraiser
Small Business Workshop
Greenrise Uptown
Bezazian @ the Bar Book Club
Law Enforcement Career Fair
Common Pantry Benefit
Pumpkin Fest at Brownstone
ArtReach Fundraiser
Community Events
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Street Sweeping
From April 1 until December 1 the Department of Streets and Sanitation has sweepers working in the 47th Ward to clear debris and dust from residential and arterial streets.  The schedule for street cleaning on residential and arterial streets can be found on chicago47.org. 
2014-2015 Residential Pick-up/Van Permits Available

If you are the owner of a pickup truck or van, you need a special permit to park on the residential streets in the 47th Ward.

 

The permits for the 2014-2015 season are now available.  Please bring your registration and city sticker information into our office along with your truck to receive your permit. 

Report Graffiti

Be sure to report any graffiti to our office (info@chicago47.org, 773-868-4747), 311, or through the Chicago Works app.  You'll need to know the address, type of surface, and whether or not the tag is more than six feet from the ground.  Graffiti that contains profanity, hate language or is done on a church or school receives special attention. 


The faster we remove graffiti the less likely vandals are to target that area again.  Thanks for your help!
Register to Vote ONLINE
You can now register to vote online.

Online registration is also available in languages other than English.

Spanish: https://spanish-ova.elections.il.gov/  

Chinese: https://chinese-ova.elections.il.gov/ 

Hindi: https://hindi-ova.elections.il.gov/  

Sunday Play Spot: A Pop-Up Plaza on Lincoln Avenue this September!

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.

Property Tax Update from Cook County Commissioners Bridget Gainer & John Fritchey: Lake View Township Open for Appeals

Now until September 25, 2014 - homeowners who live Lake View Township (east of Western Avenue in the 47th

Ward) may appeal their property tax assessment to the Cook County Board of Review. Appealing your property tax assessment is an opportunity to ensure your property tax bills are fair and accurate. The most common reason to appeal is over-valuation. You may file your appeal online at CookCountyBoardOfReview.com.  

 

Have questions about the appeal process or need assistance to file an appeal? Contact Commissioner Bridget Gainer's Office at 312-603-4210/info@bridgetgainer.com, Commissioner John Fritchey's Office at 773-871-4000/office@fritchey.com or Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi's (2nd District) Office at 312-603-5560.

Chicago Fire Department Accepting Applicants
The application period for the entry-level Firefighter/EMT exam is NOW OPEN and will run through September 16.  This is the period of time when applicants can sign up for the exam, which will be administered on December 13 and 14, 2014.  In 2006, the age to sit for the exam was 19 and the age to enter the academy was 20. CFD has lowered the age to sit for the exam and enter the academy to 18. It is their hope that younger individuals who get on the eligibility list will be motivated to attend college and stay out of trouble and will find a sense of opportunity about their futures.

To complete your application, please click here.
Job Posting    FAQ's
Fall 2014 Open Studios at the Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia

 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!

Northcenter Special Service Area Reconstitution 2016

The Northcenter Chamber of Commerce is seeking signatures of support for Special Service Area (SSA) #38 Northcenter from property owners within the SSA boundaries. Since 2006, SSA #38 has been providing supplemental street services in Northcenter like sidewalk snow plowing, litter pickup, landscaping and streetscape maintenance. An SSA reconstitution process must be completed now in order for these services to continue. Without the SSA, no one, not even the City of Chicago, would step in to provide these valued services. Please keep in mind that all tax revenue collected through the SSA tax levy stays in the neighborhood in order to provide services to the neighborhood.   

 

If you support the continuation of SSA 38, please fill out and sign the petition: http://tiny.cc/SSA38. 

First and last name, address, city, state and zip as well as your signature are required. If there are any questions please call the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce at (773) 710-5866 or email info@northcenterchamber.com. You can find more information about SSA #38 services at www.northcenterchamber.com.

Citizenship Classes

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

 

School Tours & Promotions    

 

Amundsen High School

 

 

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.

 

McPherson Elementary

   

   

St. Benedict School

Explore Our Unique PK-12 Catholic, College Prep Campus!

St. Benedict Preparatory School, at Irving Park Rd and Leavitt Street, is the only PK-grade 12 Catholic, co-educational parish school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. We offer a unique college prep program in a welcoming, inclusive, diverse community. Tours of SBPS are conducted weekly or scheduled at your convenience.

 

Preschool tours take place on most Tuesday mornings at 9:00am. Kindergarten through grade 5 tours take place on most Wednesday mornings at 9:30am.  Secondary School tours (grades 6-12) are conducted by appointment.  Visit our website at www.stbenedict.com  or 773-539-0066.

 


Dara Reports

 

Got Rats? Get Cats! The 100% guaranteed solution - and it's totally Green

Check out what Steve Dale has to say about the Cats at Work Project 

If you have any questions or want to contact Treehouse, please call me

 

Notes from a neighborhood Block Party - thanks to Tana D.

Saturday was a warm shower free time to gather on the 4400 block of Artesian. The bouncy house arrived at 1000 to the wonder of 40 small feet who attacked it with enough energy to make an adult smile. Chairs and tables appeared. Slowly people crossed the street, stood in the street and turned it into a playground. Bikes became a parade. Conversations became concerns about traffic, flooding, sick neighbors. Laughter and music unrestrained. An Irish piper stopped the activity as everyone listened. Grandma read a book to a small child who needed a quiet moment. Food and fun. Games and a big fire truck. Look what is that? -- a Peregrine Falcon viewed the event from the sidewalk. Where did it go? Lovely. So what did you like best I ask the 7 year old? EVERYTHING.

 

Thanks to Beth and Pat S., the piper, the bouncy house people, Alderman Pawar (who attended), the Alderman's staff, the fireman, and the falcon.

 

Want your own Block Party? It's not too late!

 

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 lincolnsquarefc@gmail.com 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!  

  

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 dara@chicago47.org 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  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

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 Café 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: lincolnsquarefc@gmail.com. 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.
 
On the 3rd Friday of the month The Lincoln Square Friendship Center is the home to Friendship Pet Food Pantry. Pet food is provided to folks who are having a hard time feeding their beloved pets. The Friendship Pet Food Pantry would like to thank our thoughtful neighbors and these generous businesses for donating pet food for our neighbors in need: Ruff Haus, Urban Pooch, Your Best Friend Pet Supply, Jack & Ginger's, Hello Doggy & Zulu.

 

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

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

 

Kidical Mass. Bring your little ones out for a family-friendly bike ride through quiet Lincoln Square streets on Sunday. Gather at the Welles Park Gazebo around 10:00a.m. for a 10:30 departure. 

 http://chicagokidicalmass.org  

 

Forward Chicago Bridge & Chess Club meets at Sulzer Library on the first and third Fridays of the month from 10:30am to 12pm.  All are welcome.

 

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.

47th Ward Infrastructure Update 

Check out the infrastructure map on our website. 

 

LV2 Notes - LV2 parking restrictions apply to concerts at Wrigley Field and WILL be in effect for the Zac Brown Band concert on Saturday, September 13th. 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 Thursday, September 18th, which was not on the original schedule.

  

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 and crosswalk markings are currently being installed along this stretch.  Temporary pavement markings have been 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.
  • Sidewalk and curb/gutter replacement between Damen and Clark along the north side of Lawrence has been completed.  Work is being finished up along the last stretch, which is on the south side of Lawrence between Ravenswood and Clark. ADA ramps are being 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 later this fall.
  • Sewer and electrical work continues along the entire corridor. New street light poles are being installed and old poles are being 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 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 have begun replacing the water mains from 1897 under Ashland Avenue from Irving Park to Lawrence.  Phase 1 (northbound between Irving Park and Montrose) will continue through late September.  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.  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 has been resurfaced.  Striping at the intersections will happen 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.  Streets are being milled through next week with resurfacing to follow.  For full information on this project, please click here.    

 

Water Mains Coming Soon:

Berteau (Bell to Damen): TBD

   

METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue 
  • 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 jim@chicago47.org or 773-549-4462.  

 

   

      

     

        

    

      

 

 

          

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Community Events 
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of our website.

 

September 5   Friday   5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

German-American Fest--Friday

W. Leland & N. Lincoln, 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 6   Saturday   7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Great March for Climate Action in Chicago

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September 6   Saturday   12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

German-American Fest-Saturday

W. Leland & N. Lincoln, 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 6   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Von Steuben Parade--Ald. Pawar is Grand Marshall !

N. Lincoln & W. Warner, 4030 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 7   Sunday   12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

German-American Fest-Sunday

W. Leland & N. Lincoln, 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 8   Monday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Is This a Thing?--Amazing Storytellers, Amazing Stories

O'Shaughnessy's Public House, 4557 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

September 9   Tuesday   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Forward Chicago Walking Club

Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

September 10   Wednesday   10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Citizenship Classes at Concordia Place through Truman College

Concordia Place, 3300 N. Whipple St.

 

September 10   Wednesday   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Patti Smith: Dream of Life file at Bezazian Libraray

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

September 12   Friday   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pasta Night at American Legion Tattler Post #973

American Legion Tattler Post #973, 4355 N. Western Avenue

 

September 13   Saturday   10:00 PM - 12:30 PM

47th Ward Repair Cafe

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

 

September 14   Sunday   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NBGC's Back-to-School Walk & Fair "STEP TOGETHER"

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club, 2501 W. Irving Park Road

 

September 14   Sunday   10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Green Metropolis Fair at Lake View High School

Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Av

 

September 14   Sunday   11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Pilgrim Lutheran Block Party

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4300 N. Winchester at Cullom

 

September 14   Sunday   12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Ravenswood School Playground Celebration!

Ravenswood School, 4332 N. Paulina Street

 

September 14   Sunday   5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Twilight Canoe Trip & Dinner at Clark Park

Clark Park, N. Rockwell & W. Roscoe

 

September 16   Tuesday   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Forward Chicago Walking Club

Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

September 16   Tuesday   4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Geek Squad Academy--Youth-powered 21st Century Learning

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 16   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose

 

September 17   Wednesday   10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Citizenship Classes at Concordia Place through Truman College

Concordia Place, 3300 N. Whipple St.

 

September 17   Wednesday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Forward Chicago Craft Circle

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 17   Wednesday   5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WARD NIGHT with Alderman Pawar--Sep. 17

47th Ward Office, 4243 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 17   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922

Police Auditorium, 2452 W. Belmont

 

September 18   Thursday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

CCEJC Court Tour

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Concourse Level, Room CL-16

 

September 18   Thursday   7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Friends of Amundsen High School Mixer

Dolce Casa, 4947 N. Damen Avenue

 

September 19   Friday   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Forward Chicago Bridge & Chess Club

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 20   Saturday   8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Baby & Kids Green Garage Sale, St. Ben's

St. Benedict Preparatory School Gym, 3941 N. Bell Avenue

 

September 20   Saturday   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lincoln Square Apple Fest

Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

September 20   Saturday   11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Forward Chicago Meet & Greet

St. Matthias Convent, 4927 N. Claremont

 

September 20   Saturday   1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Summer Entertainment at Bethany Retirement Community

Bethany Retirement Community, 4950 N. Ashland Avenue

 

September 21   Sunday   2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

10 Pins for 10,000 Chicago Kids Fundraiser

Timber Lanes Bowling Alley, 1851 W. Irving Park

 

September 23   Tuesday   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Forward Chicago Walking Club

Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

September 23   Tuesday   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Homeowner Rights in Foreclosure Cases

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington - Courtroom 2005 (20th Floor)

 

September 23   Tuesday   12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Improving Customer Service with Your Smartphone (or Tablet)

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

September 24   Wednesday   10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

GreenRise ICA -- 483 Solar Panels to be installed-- Learn More!

The Institute of Cultural Affairs, 4750 N. Sheridan Road

 

September 24   Wednesday   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reading: The Man with the Golden Arm, "Bezazian @ The Bar" (The Green Mill)

The Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway

 

September 24   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2032

Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 N. Damen

 

September 24   Wednesday   7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers

Sulzer Library Auditorium, 4455 N Lincoln Avenue

 

September 26   Friday   7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

"I am Your Neighbor" Voices from a Chicago Food Pantry

Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

September 27   Saturday   11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Pumpkin Fest at Brownstone

Brownstone Tavern & Grill, 3937 N. Lincoln Av on W. Larchmont

 

September 27   Saturday   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

ArtReach at Lillstreet Fundraiser

Lillstreet Loft, 4437 N. Ravenswood

 

September 30   Tuesday   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Forward Chicago Walking Club

Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

October 1   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2033

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie

 

October 2   Thursday   6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Landlord/Tenant Workshop--Understanding Your Lease

Loyola University-Mundelein Center, 1020 W. Sheridan Road - Room 611

 

October 2   Thursday   6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Forced Migration Photovoice Exhibit Opening

Sulzer Library Auditorium, 4455 N Lincoln Avenue

 

October 3   Friday   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Open Studios at Cornelia Arts Building

Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia 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.
Final Thoughts
Have a suggestion or comment for Ameya or the 47th Ward Team?  Please contact us at 773-868-4747 or info@chicago47.org.