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.

Interactive public art installations, including the 50-foot "Orange You Glad to See Me?" by Latent Design, help to set the stage as much of the block becomes a playground with fun and healthy active play activities and games for all ages, from hula hoops and Zumba classes to cornhole tournaments and sidewalk chalking, all hosted by neighboring businesses. Take-out food specials on the block also provide a great opportunity to make a lunch picnic on the pop-up lawn in the middle of the street. Event participants can expect the same fun atmosphere every week, while some programming will vary from week to week. Special programming this Sunday, Sept. 14, includes puppet making with Stage 773, kids eyewear show and music show outside Eye Spy Optical, and the Jeni's ice cream cart. Programming details can be found at http://www.sundayplayspot.com.

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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!

From American Red Cross

Disasters can strike at any time, and the American Red Cross, Greater Chicago Region encourages people to be ready in case of emergency through simple planning steps like creating a supply kit and developing an evacuation plan for your household.

GET A KIT

Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit, like a backpack, that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.

A kit should have the basic supplies such as:

• Water-one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Food-non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Flashlight and batteries
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
• First aid kit
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
• Multi-purpose tool
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash
• Emergency blanket
• Map(s) of the area
• Infant supplies - diapers, formula
• Pet supplies - food, water, leash, carrying cage for small pets

MAKE A PLAN 

Everyone in the household should help put the emergency plan together so they know what they should do if something occurs. Because everyone  may not be together at home when a disaster happens,  the plan should include ways to contact one another and two places to meet - one near the home in case of a sudden emergency like a fire, and one outside the neighborhood in case circumstances prevent people from returning home. The plan should also identify an emergency contact person from outside the area in case local telephone lines are overloaded or out of service.

Any emergency plan should also include decisions about where to go if ordered to evacuate and what route to take to get there. It's a good idea to include alternate routes in case roads are closed. Don't forget family pets. Make sure to include plans for them such as pet-friendly hotels and animal shelters along the evacuation route.

RED CROSS APPS 

The Red Cross has developed mobile apps that provide information on what to do before, during and after emergencies, including a "Make a Plan" feature on how to develop an emergency plan. The free apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross.

For more information on how to prepare for all types of emergencies, people can visit redcross.org .

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @ChicagoRedCross.

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

Tampopo is a Japanese cultural program from pre-schoolers that aims to expose children to the richness and wonder of the Japanese language and culture. Thruogh Japanese songs, stories, arts and crafts, and various other activities, children and parents taking part in Tampopo are exposed to native spoken Japanese along with the spirit of Japanese festivals and folklore. Tampopo is not only educational, it's also fun and exciting for both children and parents!

Venue: The Japanese American Service Committe at 4427 North Clark St (free parking for Tampopo classes)

Dates: Winter session for 2014/2015 runs once a week from December 1 through March 2.

Times: Mondays 9:30am to 12:00pm

Prices: Full session (12 classes) is $200 for the first child, $100 for each additional child; a mini-session (4 classes) is $80 for the first child, $35 for each additional child. A second sibling under 18 months old is free.

Phone: 773-275-0097 or  http://www.jasc-chicago.org/ccfam.html

Bell School

Ravenswood School

Tours

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

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.

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

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

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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 - The final Cubs night game of the season is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th.  Information regarding when and where to obtain LV2 parking permits for next season (2015) will be distributed by our office in late March. Remember to check the 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 and thermoplastic striping and stamped asphalt crosswalk markings have been installed along this stretch. The stretch of Lawrence between Ravenswood and Clark will be paved in mid- to late-October. As always, pay close attention to parking restrictions.
• New pedestrian refuge islands (including ADA compliant ramps) have been installed along the entire stretch between Western and Clark. ADA ramps are being installed to line up with the street crossings at the pedestrian islands.
• Sidewalk and curb/gutter replacement is being finished up along the last stretch, which is on the south side of Lawrence between Ravenswood and Clark.
• Bike racks and benches will be installed in mid- to late-September and chairs will be installed later this fall.
• Sewer and electrical work continues along the corridor. Most of the new street light poles have been installed and old poles have been removed.
• The remaining plantings between Western and Damen (including Claremont Plaza) are expected to be performed in late September and 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 9/26.  Concrete has been poured in the trench from Irving Park to Berteau.  24 hour no parking will be enforced to allow the concrete to cure.  Main installation is complete from Berteau to Montrose and crews are installing services. Work has begun on Phase 2 (Montrose to Lawrence).  Please note that Irving Park, Montrose and Lawrence remain open for E/W travel.  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.  By Monday, September 29 all parking restrictions and closures will be released between Irving Park and Montrose.  Thank you for your patience. For more information on this project, please click here.

Water Mains Coming Soon:

Berteau (Bell to Damen): TBD

• Leland Ave IS OPEN!
• Ravenswood (west side) from Lawrence to Leland Ave IS OPEN!
• Ravenswood (west side) between Wilson and Sunnyside Restoration work continues along the 4500 block as the brick surface is restored and striping is added to the crosswalk.

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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