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October 17, 2014  
 
On this day in 1920, the Chicago Bears play 1st NFL game, win 7-0.    

Dear Neighbor,

We just capped off another great week for 47th ward neighborhood schools and #GROW47! This morning I had joined the McPherson Elementary community to cut the ribbon on their new playground and learning garden! Today's ribbon cutting is the culmination of almost two years of hard work between CPS, my office, Sen. Steans, Rep. Harris, the McPherson LSC, the Friends of McPherson, Open Lands, Barrett & Porto, Sy Taxman, #GROW47, Kim Silver, Bob Farster, and the entire McPherson community.  Together we cobbled nearly $1 million in funding from TIF, aldermanic menu, state capital funds, and private donations to advance this project. I am so happy that we were able to complete this project.  

 

McPherson School is the starting point for all of the improvements 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 search 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.   

 

Huge congratulations and thank you to the McPherson Elementary community. You made this happen!

 

Waters Elementary

This afternoon, I joined Tim Barrett (from Barrett and Porto Real Estate), Terri Versace, Principal Titia Crespo, and Waters teachers and students to unveil their brand new gym floor. The new gym floor was funded by a $100k grant from Barrett and Porto Real Estate/Sy Taxman. The grant was secured by the Friends of Waters and #GROW47. The new gym floor project cost $62k - which leaves almost $40k for another capital improvement project at Waters! I can't wait to see what gets funded next!  Check out the adorable video that Waters' students made to show their appreciation. 

  

Since taking office in 2011, I have made #GROW47 and 47th Ward neighborhood schools my 'all-in.' And in three years, we've invested millions of TIF dollars into 47th Ward schools, allocated hundreds of thousands of aldermanic menu funds for school playground projects, and secured over $400k in private funds for neighborhood schools. I am proud to report that as a result of #GROW47 and the incredible community partnerships, EVERY 47th Ward neighborhood school is moving forward on a major capital improvement project!

 

Now to complete the #GROW47 vision of building a neighborhood K-12 system, over the next four years, my office is going to work double-time on our neighborhood high schools. But I can't do it alone and I need your buy-in. Check out one of my Facebook posts below from earlier this summer:

 

Neighborhood schools have been my 'all-in' since taking office - but I still hear some skepticism about neighborhood high schools. But here is what I know: People move to our community for elementary schools, but move to the suburbs for high schools when their children reach the sixth or seventh grade (sometimes much earlier). Why? Families and students are living in a pressure-cooker. If you live in Tier 3 or 4 of the CPS Tier system, your child has to get straight A's and test in the 95-99% percentile to test into a selective enrollment high school -- basically, your child has to be perfect. For many families, the stress is just too much and they move to the suburbs. What do they get in the suburbs? Suburbs make schools the starting point for everything they do. Property values, economic development, and community sustainability is tied to the school districts. So one tax bill nets a family an entire K-12 system. This means there is no stress about getting into the right high school to get into the right college as everyone goes to the same high school. There is more stability and equity for all kids. And this allows kids to be kids and families to live with some peace.

  

To combat the suburban outflow, I launched GROW47. The goal: give families in the City what they seek out in the suburbs - a neighborhood K-12 system.

  

The completion of a neighborhood K-12 system in our community begins with you and me. And it begins with shaping our perception of neighborhood high schools. Everyone has to get involved-parents, homeowners, renters, business owners, etc. It doesn't matter if you have children. You can do your part by running for Local School Council. Or join your school's parent organization. Volunteer at an event or put a sign in your window. At a minimum, spread a positive message about your neighborhood school. How does this help? Because performance always follows perception.


If you and your family are tired of living in a constant state of stress, I urge you to take a second look at Lake View High School and Amundsen High School. Both schools have transformative principals, a vision for excellence, and great programs. What's missing? Buy-in.

 

Shaping school perception begins with you. And again, performance follows perception. So what can you do? Get involved. Here's how:

  • Join the new Lake View Partners - Join the Friends of Amundsen 
  • Work with both principals to set up school tours
  • Begin a dialogue on your block about neighborhood schools - and name the time and place and I will do my best to be there to give your neighbors my pitch on building a neighborhood K-12 system. Email schedule@chicago47.org to make arrangements.

Here's my point: Together, we've advanced a major capital improvement project at every neighborhood elementary school in the 47th Ward. And we did it in less than four years. So why can't we complete the K-12 vision in the next four? Together we can. Just get involved. Join me at the next Lake View High School/Amundsen High School open house! Let's make this happen. 

 

2015 Budget  

Earlier this week, Mayor Emanuel delivered his 2015 Budget Address to the City Council. We are reviewing the budget documents now in preparation for the budget hearings that will take place over the next two weeks.  The 47th Ward Office will be hosting town halls to discuss the budget.  We will announce town hall meetings in next week's newsletter. In the meantime, please call or email my office with any feedback.  

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Sincerely,
Ameya  
This Week...
Help Us Keep Leaves Off the Street
Residential Pickup Permits
Report Graffiti
Recycling and Plant Exchange
Welcome Home: New Art Exhibit
Open House Chicago
Domestic Violence Awareness
Arts Scene @ Queen of Angels
JARC Free Computer Classes
School Tours & Promotions
Valet Tips from BACP
47th Ward Adoptables
Dara Reports
Infrastructure Update
North Center Farmer's Market
Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran
NBGC Basketball
Spirits of Ravenswood
Oktoberfest @ Ravenswood UCC
Concert @ DANK Haus
Pet Food Pantry Fundraiser
Fright Walk @ St. Ben's
20th District Costume Contest
Fall Fest @ Ravenswood Covenant
Clark Park Plant a Tree Event
The Idea Incubator
Sticker Screen Printing Workshop
GISC Lanternenfest
Hammered! @ Chicago Mosaic School
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!

Big News - Recycling Pick-up for those who don't drive!

Saturday, October 18 Pick-up time: 9am-12:30pm

Area of pick up: Addison to Foster, California to Clark.

Contact: Recycle-o-bike.org, pickup@recycle-o-bike.org, and text at 919.260.6214

Welcome Home: New Art Exhibit at the Ward Office

Alderman Ameya Pawar's vision of highlighting the works of local artists in his office has been realized through the OpenWall Chicago initiative directed by Patricia Larkin Green. Every quarter the OpenWall Chicago committee determines a theme, then displays artwork in this public space. The current exhibit, Welcome Home, features the artwork of veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who live and work in the 47th Ward. Featured artists are Jasmine Clark, Stuart Hall, Mike Helbing, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Patrick Kerrigan, Dennis Paterka, Patrick Gale Putze and Piotr Wolodkowicz. The show is curated by Thomas Gianni, Tam Dillman and Bill Moran and runs through November 30.

 

The public is invited to mingle with the alderman and his staff, the local community and the artists to discuss their works at the opening reception on Sunday, October 19, from 12:30 to 3:00. Kevin Barszcz, founder and marketing director of Chicago Vets, will give a talk at the reception. Chicago Vets is a non-profit organization that helps Chicago-area service members and their families transition back to civilian life. To learn more about the artists and the event, please check out the OpenWall Chicago website at www.openwallchicago.org and leave your comments.

Open House Chicago Comes to the 47th Ward

The 47th Ward is participating in Open House Chicago 2014! Join the Chicago Architecture Foundation the weekend of October 18-19 for the largest free architecture and urban exploration festival in the city of Chicago. For the very first time, several of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood's coolest places and spaces will be included in the 150+ participating sites across the entire city. Have you ever wanted to get inside Louis Sullivan's Krause Music Store building on Lincoln Avenue? Did you know there is a private club room at DANK Haus? And what's the deal with that Airstream trailer on a rooftop near the Montrose Brown Line stop? This is your chance to get inside and find out for yourself!

 

1807 W. Sunnyside (The Airstream) 

1807 W. Sunnyside Ave. - Many CTA Brown Line riders are familiar with-and probably curious about-the classic silver 1960s Airstream ... More 

 

American Indian Center of Chicago 

1630 W. Wilson Ave.-The American Indian Center of Chicago was founded in 1953 as a community and social ... More  

 

Chicago Printmakers Collaborative 

4642 N. Western Ave.- Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (CPC) is the area's longest running independent printmaking workshop, providing facilities for ... More 

 

DANK-Haus German American Cultural Center 

4740 N. Western Ave. - The imposing DANK-Haus German American Cultural Center building was designed in 1927 by Paul Gerhardt. ... More 

 

Lillstreet Art Center 

4401 N. Ravenswood Ave. - Lillstreet Art Center is a large community of artists and students working side-by-side in a ... More 

 

Old Town School of Folk Music 

4544 and 4545 N. Lincoln Ave. - The Old Town School of Folk Music, established in 1957, has been associated with many ... More  

 

Our Lady of Lourdes Church 

1600 W. Leland Ave. - Our Lady of Lourdes may have the most moving narrative of any Chicago church-quite literally. ... More 

 

Studio V Design (Krause Music Store) 

4611 N. Lincoln Ave. - This building was commissioned for the Krause Music Store in 1921 and was architect Louis ... More 

 

Check out the full site list at www.openhousechicago.org. Did we mention it's free?


The Arts Scene at Queen of Angels Church

The Arts Scene is a concert series at Queen of Angels church located in Lincoln Square. (2330 W. Sunnyside) It will feature quality artists from Chicago and beyond bringing a wide range of sacred and secular music. Concerts will include solo and vocal ensembles, instrumental concerts, organ recitals on the historic Möller organ and the Christmas Festival featuring the choirs of Queen of Angels performing The Messiah, and various collegiate choirs. There is no cost for the series but free will donations will be accepted at the door. For more information or to join our mailing list contact: music@queenofangelschicago.org

 

Saturday November 8th at 7:30

Bow and Hammer is a violin and piano duo that just made their international debut at the 2014 Orvieto Musica Festival. They hope to refresh the relevancy of quality and complex music within daily life. This performance will be informational as well as pleasing to the ear.  

 

Tuesday December 2nd at 7:30

Chicago Soundings a local composer consortium who create programs of contemporary solo, vocal, chamber, and new music.

 

Sunday December 14th at 7:00
Queen of Angels Choirs will present Handel's Messiah and several other smaller works in their 2014 Christmas Concert. Featuring the Queen of Angels Choristers, Cherub Choir and the Adult Choir with soloists from the Schola Angelorum.

 

School Tours & Promotions    

Amundsen High School

 

Friends of Amundsen Open Meeting

Friends of Amundsen will hold an open meeting Tuesday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Amundsen High School library. Enter through the Main doors on Damen (5110 N. Damen). This is a great opportunity to get involved at Amundsen High School! On the meeting's agenda: a fall building spruce-up, planning for the remainder of the school year, a feeder school track-and-field day and more. Everyone is invited!

 

 

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, 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

   

 

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.

 

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

 

Please bring your unwanted or outgrown coats, scarves, gloves and hats to our office. We will distribute them for the clients of: Common Pantry, Heartland Human Care Service, Lincoln Square Friendship Center & Ravenswood Community Services. These non-profits are in our neighborhood, caring for those who need our support.

 

On October 18, after you drop off your recyclables donate your books and bikes and exchange your plants at the Ward Yard 5333 N. Western. Head over to this informative Workshop:

The North Center Neighborhood Association will be hosting its first Composting Workshop this Saturday, October 18th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at the Epiphany Church basement, 2008 W. Bradley Pl. This workshop will be a great opportunity for both those who are already composting and for those that are looking to get started. We hope you will join us to share your expertise, gain new knowledge, and meet other neighbors interested in supporting North center's composting efforts. After the presentation, get the chance to make your own worm bin! Bring your own plastic bin and lid and we will provide the rest.  Any size bin will work (Approx.  2' x 2' x 8" for a household of two).  This workshop is open to all neighbors and free to attend. If you plan on attending, please REGISTER at their website so we can plan accordingly. 

 

Wednesday, October 22 from 4-9pm is the perfect evening to dine in, or carry out from Pockets 4301 N. Lincoln while supporting the mission of Friendship Pet Food Pantry!  Just mention Friendship Pet Food Pantry and they'll receive 50% of whatever is spent that evening. 

 

A simple way to compare your electricity pricing can be found here.  

 

Thanks to everyone who has been donating blankets and towels for area pet shelters. Animal Care & Control got a car-full in August and PAWS received the same amount end of September. These used items are really appreciated both by those who work at the shelters and the dogs & cats who have clean bedding.
 

Affordable Care Act - if you know anyone without insurance!

This is a Calendar of dates and venues for October where Heartland Health Center Navigators are stationed to answer question and do enrollments for Medicaid and the Marketplace (when special circumstances permit).  

 

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

 

 

Block Party Permits for Halloween Celebrations

Saturday, October 25, 8am-8pm

or

Sunday, October 28, 8am-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.

 

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.  

 

Take a weekly walk through our community, join a Flexible Book Club, dine at neighborhood restaurants, learn or play bridge, bring your handcraft for a community-wide session, put Ideas into Action, join in a Fall Pot Luck, - all these and more are offered by folks just like you who have formed a grass-roots, all-volunteer group: Forward Chicago.

 

Whatever your passion, interest or dream - you can make it happen with other active, involved and engaged folks.   Sign up for more information: www.forwardchicago.org 

 

47th Ward Repair Cafe Info: 

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

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

November 8


Thanks from neighbors who visited the Repair Café to Jim (first-time Repair Coach!) and Lenore for being super Repair Coaches on Saturday. We had five people come in, and our Coaches were busy the whole time. Jim also mentored neighbor Mike through a lamp fix. He got it all taken apart and diagnosed the problem, and when we didn't have the right part, he sent Mike away with the know-how to fix it himself -- that's what we like to see! After all, one of our mission points is "To preserve traditional repair know-how & skills, and pass them on."


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. 

 

Lawrence Avenue Streetscape  

  • Street paving on Lawrence between Ravenswood and Clark is expected to begin next week.  The street will be milled, paved, and striped over the course of about a week.  Additionally, the new crosswalks will be installed after the street has been resurfaced (in early November), which will take approximately a week as long as the weather cooperates. The stretch between Western and Ravenswood has been completed and thermoplastic striping and stamped asphalt crosswalk markings have been installed along this stretch. 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.  Ramps, carriage walks, and bus pads will be poured and brick pavers will be installed by the end of October.
  • Bike racks, chairs, trash receptacles, and benches are being installed all along the corridor.
  • Sewer and electrical work continues along the corridor. Most of the new street light poles have been installed and old poles have been removed.
  • Landscaping work for fall plantings in Claremont Plaza and elsewhere between Western and Damen began last week and will continue.  Plantings between Damen and Clark will be performed in the spring.  Additional punch list items that are not addressed this fall will be addressed in the spring.

Water Main Replacement for Ashland Avenue between Irving Park and Lawrence

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1897 under Ashland Avenue from Irving Park to Lawrence.   

 

Phase 3 (southbound between Lawrence and Montrose) is underway. A FULL Closure of southbound traffic between Lawrence and Montrose occurs Monday - Friday 7am to 8pm, the designated detour is Damen via Lawrence Avenue.  Please follow all detour signs and avoid travel in the area, if possible. 

 

Phases 1 & 2(northbound between Irving Park and Lawrence) are reopen and crews have already begun resurfacing.  Parking restrictions will be in effect along with lane shifts during the resurfacing work. Resurfacing will take place from 7am to 4pm, and is expected to be totally finished by 10/24. 

 

Wilson Avenue is open 7a to 9a and 4p to 6p to help alleviate rush hour impacts. 

 

Thank you for your patience. For more information on this project, please click here.

 

Water Main Replacement for Berteau from Damen to Bell

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management are replacing the water main from 1894 under Berteau Avenue between Damen and Bell. Parking restrictions and road closures are in effect, where posted, M-F from 7am  to 4pm.  The project is expected to be completed by December 2014 with street resurfacing and landscape restoration following in Spring 2015.  For more information on this project, please click here. 

 

Water Main Replacement for Rockwell from Lawrence to Montrose & Eastwood from Virginia to Western

Next week, contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the water mains from 1906 under Rockwell from Lawrence to Montrose and Eastwood from Virginia to Western.  Parking restrictions and road closures will be in effect, where posted, M-F from 7am to 4pm.  The project is expected to be completed by January 2015 with resurfacing and landscape restoration following in Spring 2015. For more information on this project, please click here.


Water Mains Coming Soon:

TBD  

   

METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue 

  • 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.

  • METRA Phase II: Design and engineering for improvements on the east side of the tracks will be starting soon and will be put out to bid once complete.  Construction is currently expected to start in Fall 2015 and will last 18 months.

For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website or contact Jim Poole at jim@chicago47.org or 773-549-4462.  

 

        

      


 
 
  
   
    

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

 

October 17   Friday   7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Spirits of Ravenswood Benefit for Ravenswood Community Services

Ravenswood Event Center, 4011 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

October 18   Saturday   10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

47th Ward Fall Clean & Green, Recycling & Plant Exchange

47th Ward Streets & San Yard, 5333 N. Western Avenue

 

October 18   Saturday   11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Forward Chicago Meet & Greet

St. Matthias Convent, 4927 N. Claremont

 

October 19   Sunday   12:10 PM - 6:00 PM

Octoberfest at Ravenswood United Church of Christ

Ravenswood UCC, 2050 W. Pensacola Street

 

October 20   Monday   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

As Dreams Fall Apart, New Budapest Orpheum Society concert

DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western Avenue

 

October 21   Tuesday   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Forward Chicago Walking Club

Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

October 21   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose

 

October 22   Wednesday   4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friendship Pet Food Pantry fundraiser at Pockets

Pockets, 4301 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

October 23   Thursday   6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Habitability/Maintaining Your Apartment

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

 

October 28   Tuesday   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Forward Chicago Walking Club

Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

October 28   Tuesday   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

CCEJC Seminar: Tips for Seniors on Landlord/Tenant Matters, Purchase Sale of a Home

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W Washington CL-115, Concourse Level

 

October 30   Thursday   4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

20th District Halloween Costume Contest

20th District Police Station, 5400 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

October 30   Thursday   4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Fall Fest at Ravenswood Covenant Church

Ravenswood Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen Avenue

 

November 1   Saturday   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Plant a Tree in Clark Park

Clark Park Woods, "The Garden" bike track, 3400 N. Rockwell Street

 

November 4   Tuesday   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Forward Chicago Walking Club

Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

November 8   Saturday   10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

47th Ward Repair Cafe

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

 

November 8   Saturday   10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Idea Incubator, an entrepreneurship forum

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

November 8   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Sticker Screen Printing workshop at Bezazian

Bezazian Branch, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

November 8   Saturday   7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Bow and Hammer Concert

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November 9   Sunday   2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Laternenfest & St. Martin's Parade

DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western Avenue

 

November 14   Friday   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hammered, A celebration of mosaics and wine

The Chicago Mosaic School, 1806 W. Cuyler Avenue, 2nd Floor

 

November 15   Saturday   11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Forward Chicago Meet & Greet

St. Matthias Convent, 4927 N. Claremont

 

November 18   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose

 

November 19   Wednesday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Forward Chicago Craft Circle

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

November 19   Wednesday   5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WARD NIGHT with Alderman Pawar--Nov. 19

47th Ward Alderman's Office, 4243 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

November 19   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922

Police Auditorium, 2452 W. Belmont

 

November 20   Thursday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

CCEJC Court Tour

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

 

November 21   Friday   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Forward Chicago Bridge & Chess Club

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

November 21   Friday   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Open Studios at Cornelia Arts Building

Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Avenue

 

November 22   Saturday   1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Open Studios at Cornelia Arts Building

Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Avenue

 

November 24   Monday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2032

Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 N. Damen

 

November 25   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2031

Anderson Pavilion, 2751 W. Winona

 

December 2   Tuesday   7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Chicago Soundings concert

Queen of Angels lower church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

December 3   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2033

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie

 

December 14   Sunday   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Queen of Angels Choirs will present Handel's Messiah

Queen of Angels, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

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

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose

 

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

Forward Chicago Craft Circle

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

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

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922

Police Auditorium, 2452 W. Belmont

 

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

Forward Chicago Bridge & Chess Club

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

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

Forward Chicago Meet & Greet

St. Matthias Convent, 4927 N. Claremont


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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
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