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November 7, 2014  
 
On this day in 1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected to an unprecedented third term as President of the United States.

The 47th Ward Office will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day
   
Dear Neighbor,

 

At this week's City Council Meeting on November 5th, the City Council voted to approve the issuance of $17 million in Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) to fund Pre-K for 2,620 students. I voted 'YES' on this ordinance. Currently, Pre-K programs run by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) can cost $10k or more per year. For many families, the program is cost-prohibitive. The issuance of the bond will enable students from very low income families to attend CPS Pre-K programs.  

 

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about Social Impact Bonds and this program.

 

What is the Pre-K program and what does it do?

The expansion of Pre-K will provide early childhood education to 2,620 students over the life of the project through a half-day Child-Parent Center (CPC) model, a program that works with both students and their parents to improve educational outcomes. This is a proven model, and one that is only available to families with the means of paying tuition. Expanding access to more families is critical.  Why? Because access to quality early educational programs directly impacts the success of students in elementary school and beyond. To learn more, see the White House website on Early Learning. 

 

How are we paying for this program?

The City and CPS are using funds from the issuance of a Social Impact Bond.  

 

What are Social Impact Bonds?
Social Impact Bonds are Pay for Success Bonds. This means, investors are repaid only if outcomes outlined in the terms of the bond are achieved. Simply put, investors fund programs aimed at saving public sector organizations money. If the savings are realized, the investors are repaid with the money saved through the program. In this case, CPS believes that by investing in Pre-K today it will save money on remedial and special education programs in the future. The future savings will be used, in part, to repay the bond investors. If there are no savings or positive outcomes, investors will not recover their investment. Most important, regardless of the outcomes, over 2600 students who did not have access to Pre-K will benefit from the program.  

 

How are Social Impact Bonds different from General Obligation Bonds?

A General Obligation Bond (GO), the normal means of issuing debt, is repaid with general revenues and the loan is secured by the full faith and credit of the City of Chicago. This means, if the City can't meet its debt obligations, the bond contract requires the City to raise taxes or identify other revenue to pay bondholders. Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) are not secured by the full faith and credit of the City of Chicago. And just as important, SIBs are structured differently than a GO Bond. How? SIBs fund programs intended to save public institutions' money and are repaid with a portion of the savings. If the program saves the public entity money, bondholders are repaid principal plus interest. This means, the SIB bondholders are only paid if the program is successful. If the program fails, investors have no ability to demand repayment from the public entity.

 

How are investors repaid?

We know that investing in early childhood education better prepares students for their entire academic career. In this case, the SIB loan totals $17 million. The loan will fund tuition for over 2600 students, provide support services to parents and pay for evaluation tools to study the program results. Investors are repaid $2,900 by CPS per student for benchmarks achieved in kindergarten. The City of Chicago will pay $750 per student who scores above the national average on reading tests. CPS will pay the $2,900 through savings achieved by reducing spending on remedial and special education programs. If the students do not meet benchmarks, investors do not get paid. And again, regardless of whether the benchmarks are met, thousands of families who cannot afford Pre-K will now have access to this program.

 

If this program is successful, there may be opportunity to expand the current model to include more students. The goal is to one day provide free Pre-K to all families. We're not there yet and I don't know if SIBs are the appropriate way to finance a large-scale expansion. I also have concerns about using testing as a way to measure success for repayment. That said, I do believe that in the absence of a dedicated revenue stream to expand Pre-K, the only other option would be to do nothing. And Social Impact Bonds are seen as an innovative way to address social problems.  The Center for American Progress has written extensively on the potential for Social Impact Bonds. Click here to read more about their work.   

 

The ordinance to finance the expansion of Pre-K has to be reauthorized annually by City Council. I am excited about the opportunity this program provides to thousands of families. I will keep you posted on the progress of this program and provide an analysis before the re-authorization ordinance comes before City Council next year.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Sincerely,
Ameya  

2014-2015 Block Audits Due November 25th

Each year, every ward is allocated $1.32 million in aldermanic menu funds to pay for infrastructure improvements. The 47th Ward's aldermanic menu dollars have been spent for this year, and a full report on last year's process and results is available on our website.  It's now time to begin the process for the 2015 Aldermanic Menu Program. 

  

We give everyone the opportunity to complete an audit of their block. This audit is the first step in our menu process, and provides our office with information on which improvements are needed in particular areas. The block audit for 2014-15 is now online and you can participate by clicking here.  If you, or someone you know, would like to complete this on paper they can pick up a copy from the 47th Ward Office at 4243 N Lincoln Avenue.  We will be accepting completed audits until midnight on November 25, 2014. 

 

The 47th Ward Team will then score the audits in December and January, and we will hold our annual vote for menu spending in February or March of 2015.  We expect the menu submission for 2015 to be ready for submission to the City by April.

 

If you have any questions about completing a block audit or our menu process, please contact the 47th Ward Office at 773-868-4747 or info@chicago47.org.
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Help Us Keep Leaves Off the Street
2014-2015 Block Audits
Veterans Day Events
47th Ward A&C
Artisans, Crafters & Donations Neeed for NCSSC
APCC 3 Words Campaign
Arts Scene @ Queen of Angels
JARC Free Computer Classes
School Tours & Promotions
Concordia Place
Forward Chicago Age-Friendly Event
Dara Reports
Infrastructure Update
Thresholds Career Fair
North Center Farmer's Market
Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran
Free Health Clinic
Sticker Screen Printing Workshop
JASC Holiday Delight
Peter Coyote Workshop
Perceptual Motion Benefit
GISC Lanternenfest
Is This a Thing?
Starting Your Small Business in IL
Uptown Nights Gala
Art of Rap @ Bezazian
Author Event @ Book Cellar
Diabetes Awareness Day Sponsored By Sen. Steans
NNA Pub Crawl
Hammered! @ Chicago Mosaic School
ACA Open Enrollment
One Book One Chicago
CPC Art Exhibit
RFUMC Pancake Breakfast
Forgotten Uptown Presentation
QoA Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
AccessRow Open House
Senior Kultura @ NCSSC
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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. 

47th Ward A&C*

*Arts & Culture  

 

American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St.

The Humans, Nov. 14-Dec. 21

Take a fresh look at the American family.. as you've never seen it before!

www.atcweb.org 

 

Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.

At Last: A Tribute to Etta James

A critically acclaimed celebration of the highs and lows of James' brilliant musical career.

www.blackensembletheater.org

 

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, 1422 W. Irving Park Rd.
Open Mic every Wednesday at 9:00PM
All art forms from music and acting sketches to comedic stand up will be presented to the public from local artists. All are welcome!

www.cictheater.com 

 

Corn Productions Conservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave.

DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game - Best of Year One, Saturdays at 11pm Nov. 8-Jan. 10

BYOB to a series of 'mind-altering' comedy bits!

www.cornservatory.org  

 

Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave.

Now Playing: Sex Ed, Big Hero 6, Interstellar, Gone Girl

www.davistheater.com 

 

The Public House Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St.

With its skillfully executed shows (and cocktails!), cabaret-style seating, comfortable and inviting lobby, this theatre has an experience for everyone.

http://pubhousetheatre.com

 

Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave.

Devil's Day Off, Runs to Nov. 22

Experience what it's like when a city's power goes down for 12 hours during a record-breaking heat wave through 100 characters in more than 50 mini-plays.

www.signalensemble.com 

 

Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park Rd.

Enjoy a wide variety of musical genres, local talent as well as touring acts in one of the most acoustically appealing venues in Chicago.

See calendar

 

Artisans, Crafters & Donations Requested

North Center Satellite Senior Center is looking for artisans and crafters to rent tables for upcoming annual ArtsFest on Sunday December 7 from 1 - 4pm promoting the ,multi-cultural and diverse talent of senior artists, artisans There will be a large array of items for sale including original art, ceramics, textiles, crafts, jewelry and international café featuring delicious food and desserts , bake sale and much more! They are looking for artisans 55 and better to rent tables to promote original creations. They are also looking for donations for basket raffles such as wine, spa items, kitchen ware. Please drop off at the center at 4040 N. Oakley to the attention of Liza Martin. Any questions call 312-744-4029 or email lmartin@catholiccharities.net.


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    

 

Lake View High School

Lake View High School (LVHS) Partners produces a newsletter to share the stories of their premier neighborhood school and provide specific examples of how LVHS helps students maximize their potential.  

 

You can see previous newsletters by clicking the links below.

Issue #1

Issue #2

 

Sign up to start receiving your copy and encourage your school community, neighbors and friends to as well:

 

Amundsen High School

 

 

Click Here to See Room Assignments for the Amundsen Open House 

 

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, 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

    

Pilgrim Lutheran Church & School

 

Academic Excellence...

Pilgrim uses a "whole child" approach, focusing on academic, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development. Pilgrim prides itself on a play-based preschool and kindergarten, high test scores and our graduates, 95% of whom attend competitive high school programs.

 

...With a Heart

Faith development is an integral part of the growth process and enables students to achieve success and a positive place for themselves in society.

 

Want to Learn More? Pilgrim's next Open House Date is January 20, 2015

For More Information or to schedule a one-on-one tour call us at 773.477.4824

Or visit www.pilgrimchurchandschool.org 

 

Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School                                

"Academic Excellence with a Heart"

4300 N. Winchester Ave.

Chicago, IL 60613

 

 

 

 

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.




Dara Reports

 

October is Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month. What? It's not October?

Well, whatever month you're ready for a new member of your family is the perfect month to adopt a pet from a shelter. Neighbor Susan R. wrote this touching book that reminds us; there is a lot of love out there for you.

Susan publishes our Adoptable Section every month. She does many things on behalf of shelter animals, including being a volunteer at Chicago Animal Care & Control. She wrote the book Shelter Dog Kisses. Our copy is on the Welcome Desk in our office; come in a take a look.

 

Volunteers needed to serve neighborhood seniors Holiday Luncheon on Monday, December 8 at St. Benedict's. Enjoy the entertainment and a fabulous meal prepared by Andy Khalish of Ravenswood Event Center. Call Dara 773-868-4747 Co-sponsored with North Center Chamber of Commerce

Gift certificates and gifts for drawings for the seniors would also be appreciated. If you or a business you frequent would like to contribute an item, please let me know. We have donation letters for you.

 

Thanks to Karen Z. who generously offered a printer to our neighborhood schools when her business changed their system. It was snapped up in minutes.


Friendship Pet Food Pantry is out of bags of cat food! If you can help, your contribution would be greatly appreciated...purrrrrr.

 

Community Wide Block Audit (and Fun) Day

A fun and community-building way to better the neighborhood comes from Jeff G. of West Ravenswood Neighbors Association. They're planning to meet at a local, going out to do Block Audits and meet back at the pub for a neighborly drink.

 

Senior Council looking for members. Are you interested in issues facing our neighborhood seniors, finding solutions and enjoy planning events? Meet others who share your interests and are "doers". Please join our 47th Ward Senior Council - being a senior is not a prerequisite. We're quite efficient; we meet 9 times a year for an hour! Call Dara 773-868-4747

  

Forward Chicago Invites you to Celebrate Fall Pot Luck on November 13. RSVP at (773)-633-8312. A good time is guaranteed!

 

Keep the water flowing in your street and avoid ice in the streets this winter. Sweep and bag all of the leaves from your sidewalks and gutters. Put the bags near your garbage cart and they will be taken away.  

 

2015 Chicago Michelin Bib Gourmands

Names 5 of our Neighborhood Restaurants to its Prestigious List

Brown Trout, Ceres Table, Gather, Mixteco, Spacca Napoli

Congratulations to these talented, hard-working chefs and restaurateurs.

 

Do you need affordable housing? For the first time ever the Chicago Housing Authority has one registration that allows you to sign up for the three waitlist lotteries; Family Public Housing, Property Rental Assistance and Housing Choice Voucher. Enrollment is open until November 24th. These could be quality affordable housing options for you or someone you know. For more information, visit www.thechawaitlist.org or call: 312-971-7000

 

ACA Reminder! Did you know that if you have an ACA Health Plan you must renew or choose a new plan between November 15 and February every year?

 

Please bring your unwanted or outgrown coats, hats, scarves and gloves to our office.

We will distribute them to the clients of: Common Pantry, Heartland Human Care Service & Lincoln Square Friendship Center. These non-profits are in our neighborhood, caring for those who need our support 

 

Our trees need attention before the harsh Winter weather sets in

Put a hose on a slow drip overnight to get a good soaking to the roots

Prune only after your tree has entered dormancy after the risk of new growth

Apply a fertilizer that promotes root growth over leaf growth

Mulch around the base of the tree to moderate heat loss and to keep in moisture

Leave space between the tree and mulch to discourage mice.

 

Earlier this year, United Airlines awarded an EcoSkies grant to Envision Unlimited to create a new therapeutic garden for their clients at 4919 N. Clark Street. The funds were used to remove asphalt and replace the hard surfaces with new native flowers and plants. This project was one of only five selected from across the country! 

 

47th Ward Repair Cafe Info: 

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

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

Last one of 2014 - November 8. We're taking December off.

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.

 

Clean & Green Day of Service: Saturday, November 8

Get Ready for Winter! Get together with your neighbors, have a potluck lunch!

Sweep the leaves out of the streets, paint, weed, clean out your garage

All Chicago public high school students need Community Service Hours. What better way to earn some than by helping neighbors?

Tell us where you'll be working and we'll bring you a snack.

November 3 - November 21, call our office or 311 to request yard waste collection.

Bag your yard waste separately & leave it next to your black carts.

 

Forward Chicago, a grass-roots, all volunteer, non-profit brings active, involved, engaged folks together. Whether you enjoy walking in the neighborhood, are looking for a Book Club, into handcrafts, ready to learn or already play bridge, relish going to new restaurants for lunch or dinner or have another idea you'd like to bring to life, join us. www.forwardchicago.org 

Fall Pot Luck Dinner on November 13. RSVP: 773-633-8312

 

Is Airplane Noise Bothering You? 

Alderman Pawar sent this letter to Representative Quigley and Mayor Emanuel regarding the increased 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.

 

Good News for lovers of our neighborhood Farmers Markets

Lincoln Square Tuesday morning market is extended to Nov. 18

Northcenter Saturday morning market to Nov. 22

 

CAPS Meetings! Why should you attend? Learn how to be proactive in preventing crime, have your concerns heard. http://chicago47.org/beat-meetings/ 

You may attend any CAPS Meeting in your district (south of Lawrence is #19; north of Lawrence is #20).

 

Ongoing Collections:pet food for Friendship Pet Food Pantry,blankets and towels are always needed for clean bedding at area pet shelters. Used games for Sulzer Library's Game Night, unwanted CD's can become part of an art project. Artists and teachers need them. Bring these to the alderman's office.

 

Call NOW to get a small group of cats in place before Spring, if you want to rid your area of rats this year. Soon it will be too cold to relocate them. If you have any questions or want to learn more about this 100% Guaranteed Green solution, please call me.

47th Ward Infrastructure Update 

Check out the infrastructure map on our website. 

 

Lawrence Avenue Streetscape 

  • Street paving on Lawrence between Ravenswood and Clark is scheduled to be completed on Saturday (Nov. 1).  This stretch will be striped in early November.  Additionally, the new crosswalks will be installed (in early- to mid-November) after the street has been resurfaced, 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 has been finished up along the last stretch, which is on the south side of Lawrence between Ravenswood and Clark.  Sidewalks, ramps, and bus pads have been poured.
  • 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.  As the remaining poles are removed, these areas will be filled in with brick pavers or concrete.
  • Landscaping work for fall plantings in Claremont Plaza and elsewhere between Western and Damen will continue through early November.  Plantings between Damen and Clark will be performed in the spring and any additional punch list items that are not addressed this fall will be completed 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 completed most of the resurfacing.  There are spots of landscape restoration and other punch list items still to go.

 

Phase 4 (Montrose & Ashland) crews will need to connect the new 16" main under southbound Ashland to the existing 32" main at Montrose.  This work will continue next week and is nearly complete.  Watch for lane shifts on Montrose. 

 

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

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management have begun 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 main installation on Rockwell is expected to be complete by the middle of next week. Once the crews finish on Rockwell they will move to Eastwood and then come back to do service transfers. The project is expected to be completed by January 2015 and concrete will be poured in the trench to grade to make the road passable, with resurfacing and landscape restoration following in Spring 2015. For more information on this project, please click here.

 

Please note that if you live on a dead end street and crews are in your way, you are encouraged to talk with the workers and they will find a way to get you to your home. 

 

Water Main Replacement for Seeley from Montrose to Wilson

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the water main from 1890 under Seeley from Montrose to Wilson starting at the end of next week. No parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm.  The project is expected to be complete by mid-December 2014 with street resurfacing to be completed in Spring 2015.  For more information on this project, please click here. 

 

Water Main Replacement for Leavitt from Grace to Irving Park

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the water main from 1896 under Leavitt between Grace and Irving Park.  Work will start in the next couple of weeks.  No parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm. The project is expected to be complete by early January with street resurfacing to follow in the Spring of 2015.  For more information on this project, please click here.   

 

Water Mains Coming Soon:

Western (Roscoe to Addison), Roscoe (Western to Claremont) - Scheduled to begin in late December/Early January.  Sign boards have gone up north of the project area to alert to the work that begins on Monday, November 10th at Western and Logan Blvd.  

   

METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue 
  • New Metra Station (west side) is scheduled to open by the end of November
  • 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.

 

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   10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

JASC Holiday Delight

Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N. Clark Street

 

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

Sticker Screen Printing workshop at Bezazian

Bezazian Branch, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

November 8   Saturday   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

A Taste of Wine & Chocolate, Perceptual Motion Benefit

St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Road

 

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

Bow and Hammer Concert

Queen of Angels lower church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

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

Laternenfest & St. Martin's Parade

DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western Avenue

 

November 11   Tuesday   11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Veteran's Day Celebration & Luncheon

North Center Town Square, 4100 N. Damen Avenue

 

November 11   Tuesday   2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Starting Your Small Business in Illinois

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

November 11   Tuesday   5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Uptown Nights at the Historic Aragon Ballroom

Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue

 

November 13   Thursday   9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Clark-Montrose SBIF Rollout Meeting

Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services, 1415 W. Foster Avenue

 

November 13   Thursday   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Common Financial Frauds and Scams that Target Seniors

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

 

November 13   Thursday   6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Gail Carriger, National Author Visit

Lincoln Belmont Library, 1659 W. Melrose Street

 

November 13   Thursday   11:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Common Financial Frauds and Scams that Target Seniors

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

 

November 14   Friday   6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Pub Crawl by Northcenter Neighborhood Association

Begyle Brewing, 1800 W. Cuyler Avenue

 

November 14   Friday   9:15 AM - 12:00 PM

World Diabetes Awareness Day

Edgewater Library, 6000 N. Broadway

 

November 14   Friday   1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Open House/Career Fair at Thresholds--Friday

Thresholds, 4101 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

November 14   Friday   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Rolled, Stoned & Inked, 25 Years of the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

Expo 72, 72 E. Randolph Street

 

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   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pancake Breakfast at Ravenswood Fellowship UMC

Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N. Hermitage Avenue

 

November 15   Saturday   9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Obamacare Open Enrollment Resumes

Lincoln Belmont Library, 1659 W. Melrose Street

 

November 15   Saturday   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Parenting school age children

Ravenswood Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen Avenue

 

November 15   Saturday   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Open House/Career Fair at Thresholds--Saturday

Thresholds, 4101 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

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

Forward Chicago Meet & Greet

St. Matthias Convent, 4927 N. Claremont

 

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

An Age-Friendly Chicago: What does it mean for our neighborhoods?

St. Matthias Convent, 4927 N. Claremont Avenue

 

November 15   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Forgotton Uptown: A presentation by Forgotten Chicago

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

November 15   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

Lincoln Belmont Library, 1659 W. Melrose Street

 

November 16   Sunday   8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast!

Queen of Angels lower church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

November 16   Sunday   9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

accessROW Open House

WMS Boathouse, Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell Street

 

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   3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pet Food Distribution

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

 

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

Open Studios at Cornelia Arts Building--Friday

Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Avenue

 

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

Open Studios at Cornelia Arts Building--Saturday

Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Avenue

 

November 24   Monday   12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Debt Collection and Seniors

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

 

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


 

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19th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward south of Lawrence)
312-744-0064 or CAPS019District@chicagopolice.org.

20th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward north of Lawrence)
312-742-8770 or CAPS020District@chicagopolice.org.
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