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March 13, 2015

On this day in 1942, the Quartermaster Corps (QMC) of the United States Army begins training dogs for the newly established War Dog Program, or "K-9 Corps."

Dear Neighbor,

This week I had the honor to give a TEDx talk at Discover Financial Services in Deerfield, Illinois. The theme of the TEDx event was, "Deciding to Decide." I focused my TEDx talk on our collective efforts to build a neighborhood K-12 system in our community. More specifcally, the TEDx talk focused on working with community members, parents, teachers, and business owners to collaborate across school boundaries and across political (ward) boundaries -- with the goal of building community around Lake View and Amundsen High Schools.

My office recently launched #GROWCommunity with Ald. Pat O'Connor and Ald. Tom Tunney, the city's first regional effort to build a neighborhood K-12 system. Over the next four years, we will be working together to identify resources, fund capital improvements, and organize our communities around our neighborhood high schools. I will post the video on our website once it becomes available.

More on #GROWCommunity efforts soon!

Meeting with Deanery

Also this week, I had the honor to address the Deanery of all north side Catholic schools thanks to Monsignor Jim from Queen of Angels. At this meeting, leaders from each school relayed issues, concerns, and gave me feedback on how we can all work together to build a neighborhood K-12. More on these efforts soon!

2015 Aldermanic Menu Vote

Every year, each ward is allocated $1.32 million in aldermanic menu funding for public infrastructure projects. The next step in determining how our menu dollars will be spent is for all of you to vote on which projects you would like to see completed. The first step in this process was completed last Fall when individuals and neighborhood groups submitted block audits. For this menu season we received 176 block audits from all around the 47th Ward. This is an all-time high -- up 60% from last year. I want to thank everyone who took the time to complete a block audit. To see the final report on last year's aldermanic menu program, please click here.

In addition to the data provided by the block audits, the 47th Ward Team has been sorting through service request data from the city's 311 system and other requests made to our office to determine which projects to consider this year. They also excluded projects which have already been budgeted in a previous year or that were recently completed.

Voting for the 2015 aldermanic menu begins TODAY, and you can vote on projects by clicking here. To take a look at the projects before logging on to vote, please click here. Voting will be open until 5pm on Friday, April 3rd. While you and your neighbors are considering which projects to support, the 47th Ward Team will be traveling throughout the ward to survey all of our alleys, streets, sidewalks and other public infrastructure. I will use all of this data to finalize the list of projects that will be submitted to the City for this year's menu.

Please know that our submission is not the end of the process. The Chicago Department of Transportation carefully surveys each project. They also coordinate with the Department of Water Management and other utilities to ensure that our work is not done ahead of other major capital work like a water main replacement. This process saves valuable tax dollars, but can create changes in our initial submission. As always, we will report back to you on the projects selected for 2015.

Your input is vitally important as we determine which projects to fund with our limited budget. I hope that you will take the time to vote and please urge your neighbors to do so as well. If you have any questions, please contact my office.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

April 7th Run-Off Voting Information

The runoff election for Mayor will take place on Tuesday, April 7th, but you don't need to wait until Election Day to cast your vote.

Early Voting

Early Voting for the April 7, 2015 Supplementary (Run-Off) Election will be offered from Mon., March 23 through Sat., April 4.

Any voter registered in the City of Chicago may use any Early Voting site in the city, regardless of where the voter lives. Ballots cast in Early Voting are final. After casting ballots in Early Voting, voters may not return to amend, change or undo a ballot for any reason. It is a felony to vote more than once -- or to attempt to vote more than once -- in the same election. Voters don't need a reason or excuse to use Early Voting, but voters do need to present government photo ID during early voting.

Early voting in the 47th Ward will be held at:
Welles Park (2333 W. Sunnyside)
Mon-Sat - 9 am-5 pm & Sun., March 29 - 9 am - 3 pm
For a complete list of early voting sites or more information, please click here.

Vote by Mail (Absentee)

Any registered voter may cast an absentee ballot by mail. Voters do not need a reason or excuse to vote by mail ahead of the April 7 Run-Off Election.

You must apply to the Chicago Board of Elections by April 2nd. It is highly recommended that you send in your application as soon as you can so you can be sure you receive your ballot and have sufficient time to be sure the ballot is postmarked by April 6th. You can request an absentee ballot online or mail in the application. For complete information, please click here.

This Week...

Run-Off Early Voting Info

Free Tax Prep Assistance

Heartland Health Centers

NEW Ravenswood Neighbors Association

New URBAN WEST Block Club

Chicago's Historic Northside High Schools

RCC Events: RAW, Social Media Marketing, Greener Ravenswood

47th Ward A&C

ACA Enrollment

School Tours & Promotions

Furniture Donations Needed

The Sandwich Generation Seminars

Dara Reports

Infrastructure Update

Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran

Homework Help @ Lincoln/Belmont Library

APCC Service Learning Project

Social Media Marketing Workshop

Repair Cafe

Am Legion St. Pat's Event

GTL Winter Concert

Internet Safety Presentation

Free Diabetes & Kidney Screening

Friendship Pet Food Distribution

Famous Fido Fundraiser

Chicago Maritime Festival

Lunch & Learn @ Bethany

Community Events

Final Thoughts

Upcoming
Ward Nights

Wednesdays

5:00pm to 7:00pm

March 25

News from
Our Partners

Events at Sulzer Library

Events at Lincoln Belmont Library

Events at Bezazian Library

Dept. of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection Workshop Calendar

On Chicago47.org

2015 Blue Cart Schedule

Newsletter Archive

Infrastructure Map

TIF Transparency

Ward Guides

Save Your Ash Tree

LV2 Parking Permits

The Cubs' opening game is also the first night game of the season and will take place on April 5th. The City expects to mail the LV2 permits to registered vehicle owners in the LV2 area around March 20th.

We will send out an email with more info once passes are available in our office.

2015 Block Party Applications

Did you know our community is home to approximately 200 block parties every year? Dates fill up fast so get your applications in ASAP! While summer may feel like a far off dream right now, I encourage you to fill out the 2015 Block Party Application. The Jumping Jack form for 2015 will be available later this spring. We will add the forms to the application packet and give notice of that in our newsletter when the form becomes available.

If your block hasn't held a block party before, 2015 is your year! To hold a block party for the first time all you need to do is circulate a petition amongst your neighbors acknowledging their support for the event; then submit the petition along with your application packet.

NEW Ravenswood Neighbors Association

The East and West Ravenswood Neighbors Associations have merged to form a single Ravenswood Neighbors Association! Jeffrey Gawel is the president of this new community organization, and he on behalf of his fellow resident leaders on the Executive Committee (John Dillon, Ian Tobin, and Damian Raszewski), would like to invite all of you to a special Ravenswood Neighbors Association "Kick-Off Meet-and-Greet" event that will take place on Tuesday, March 24th, 7:00 PM. O'Shaughnessy's (4557 N. Ravenswood) has graciously offered to host their event and will even be providing specials! Also, Alderman Ameya Pawar is scheduled to join us, and we may be joined by one or two other guests as well.

Please stop by, meet and mingle with the Alderman and your neighbors, and learn more about this new neighborhood association! Their boundaries are Montrose to Lawrence and Ashland to Damen, and everyone in the area is encouraged to join them! They aspire to work with all of the area residents, businesses, and friends, regardless of where they live and in order to continue to make Ravenswood the BEST community in all of Chicago!

If you plan to attend, then kindly RSVP to ravenswoodneighbors@gmail.com so that they can get a sense as to how many people to expect. Also, please be sure to LIKE thier Facebook page! Their new website will be launching soon, as well.

Are you interested in:

Learning about security issues specific to our neighborhood?
Providing input and direction to Alderman Pawar on area needs?
Assisting with beautifying our public spaces?
Creating personal relationships with your neighbors?

If so, consider becoming a member of URBAN West, a newly-formed block club for residents who live within the following boundaries: south of Irving Park Road, east of the Chicago River, north of Addison Street and west of Western Avenue.

The next meeting is scheduled for March 30th. Email Sara Woods ( saraellenwoods@gmail.com) for
details and meeting location.

47th Ward A&C*

*Arts & Culture

Alibi Fine Art, 4426 N. Ravenswood Ave.

All That is Solid, thru Mar. 21

In collaboration with Crusade for Art Chicago, this group show of photographs features Matthew Crowther, Barbara Diener, Garrett Baumer, Jonathan Lurie and Joseph Wilcox.

http://alibifineart.com

American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St.

The Royale, thru Mar. 29, Thursdays to Saturdays 8 PM, Saturdays & Sundays 2 PM

America. 1905. Combining innovative theatricality with a blistering story, Marco Ramirez explores the rise of Jack Johnson, the world's first black heavyweight champion, and the sacrifices he makes to take his place in history.

www.atcweb.org

Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.

The Trial of Moses "Fleetwood" Walker, thru Mar. 15

Experience Black History That's Color Blind.

www.blackensembletheater.org

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, 1422 W. Irving Park Rd.
Free 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. See website for improv and comedy sketches on other nights of the week.

www.cictheater.com

Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave.
Open Studios-40 Artists, Mar. 20, Friday 6 to 10 PM
Find the perfect artwork for your home, or a great artisan made gift for your loved ones, imbibe our complimentary refreshments or just enjoy the beautiful artwork, artisan made crafts in actual working artist studios.

www.corneliaartsbuilding.com

Corn Productions Conservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave.

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

www.cornservatory.org

Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave.

Now Playing: Cinderella, Run All Night, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Chappie

www.davistheater.com

High-Hat Club, 1920 W Irving Park Rd.

Serving up nightly live entertainment including comedy, jazz, rock, Creole-Italian style food and fine cocktails.

www.highhat.club/event

Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.

Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.

www.martyrslive.com

The Public House Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St.

Bye Bye Liver, Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM & 10 PM

A series of outrageous and hilarious comedic sketches, all centered around one thing ... alcohol!

http://pubhousetheatre.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

School Tours & Promotions

Lake View High School

LVHS seniors are off to college! Learn about the successes of students at one of Chicago's great neighborhood high schools.

Amundsen High School

Amundsen High School Tours

Amundsen High School offers comprehensive school tours at 10 a.m. on the first Friday and the second Thursday of every month school is in session. Come learn more about Amundsen High School, its International Baccalaureate (IB) program and more great programs available at our neighborhood high school.

To join the tour, meet in the school office at 10 a.m. (enter through the main doors on Damen Avenue). Winter tour dates are:

April 3rd - Friday - 10:00 a.m.
April 9th - Thursday - 10:00 a.m.
May 1st - Friday - 10:00 a.m.
May 7th - Thursday - 10:00 a.m.
June 5th - Friday - 10:00 a.m.
June 11th - Thursday - 10:00 a.m.
School tours are also available by appointment by contacting Erik Olson at ejolson@cps.edu.

New Brochure for Prospective Amundsen Students and Families

Amundsen High School offers a top-performing International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, 25 varsity sports, more than 40 clubs and a thriving cultural environment where every student feels challenged and valued. Learn more about what our neighborhood high school has to offer in Amundsen's new brochure.

Lane Technical High School

Waters Elementary

All Waters Elementary School Parents and Community Members please join in the process of evaluating Mrs. Titia (Kipp) Crespo's performance as our principal.

CLICK HERE FOR: WATERS PARENT/COMMUNITY - PRINCIPAL PERFORMANCE SURVEY & complete your survey by Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The online survey is anonymous and is used to help the LSC in completing Mrs. Crespo's annual evaluation.

Any Questions? Please email: waterslsc@gmail.com and feel free to post the survey link to your other community message boards.

Coonley Elementary

Ravenswood Elementary

Hamilton Elementary

McPherson Elementary

St. Matthias School

You can help pave the way to outdoor learning at the school by purchasing an engraved paver brick for the new walkway

St. Matthias School's Garden Committee is pleased to announce that a new brick walkway has been installed on the Ainslie side of the building. Approximately 800 4" x 8" clay pavers comprise a safer, better-looking walkway that will serve as the centerpiece of the Sprouts Garden project.

Any resident or business owner in the ward can make a valuable and enduring contribution to the Sprouts Garden by purchasing an engraved paver during this season of giving. Your contribution is entirely tax-deductible. Pavers are available for $100 (4" x 8 ") or $225 (8" x 8"). A limited number of $500 legacy pavers (8" x 16") are available, as well. The online purchase process is simple:

Open www.stmatthiasschool.org
Click 'Parent Center'
Click 'Sprouts Garden Brick Pavers' and select your preferred paver size.

The available characters for an engraved message varies by paver size: up to 39 characters (4" x 8 "), up to 78 characters (8" x 8") and up to 156 characters (8" x 16"). We invite you to order before year-end to help us pave the way to a new outdoor, experiential learning space for our students beginning in spring 2015!

The Sprouts Garden is a self-funded project collaboration between parent volunteers and teachers who aspire to build and cultivate an engaging outdoor learning & exploration space for the students of St. Matthias School. If you have an idea to share, a garden resource to donate or you wish to purchase an engraved paver for the new walkway, then please let us know: SMSsproutsgarden@gmail.com. Thank you!

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 March 3, 2015

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

Or visit www.pilgrimchurchandschool.org

"Academic Excellence with a Heart"

4300 N. Winchester Ave.

Chicago, IL 60613

St. Benedict School

German International School Chicago

CPS

Dara Reports

Salvation Army is offering free Volunteer Training on March 28, 9am-12pm. If you've ever thought you'd like to help vulnerable seniors and caregivers in our community, this is a wonderful way to be trained to do so. (773) 642-9207 or shanell_allen@usc.salvationarmy.org

Do you know a student who is interested in the gardening and conservation? One of the most stellar groups doing this work is Openlands. Openlands is Hiring for a seasonal, paid internship position. http://www.openlands.org/neighborhood-programs-intern

According to Chicago Magazine one of the Three Restaurants to Watch For This Month is right here in Northcenter; Via Lima "At this soon-to-open spot, Eni Cadena intends to keep it real using her mother's original Peruvian recipes. Well, maybe with a twist here and there." Via Lima 4024 N. Lincoln Ave.

Please bring in your old batteries for recycling. Keep them out of the landfill.

Please Save The Date: Saturday, April 25th for our 47th Ward Spring Clean-up and Recycle Day - 5333 N. Western 10am-1pm. Plan to bring your old electronics - anything with a plug! We'll recycle paper and support Working Bikes & Open Books. Meet with your neighbors to, share ideas, plan a project, have a potluck and enjoy the spring.

Winnemac-Foster/Broadway-Clark Block Club is already planning for their clean up event on Saturday, April 25th. If you are a senior or living with a disability, please call and we can arrange for a pick up that morning.

If you plan a project or need industrial black bags, call.

Early Voting will be offered: from March 23 - April 4 at Welles Park, Monday - Saturday from 9-5 & Sunday from 9-3; for the Run-off Election. Runoff Election Day will be April 7.

What month does your city sticker expire? All of them used to expire at the end of June; which is no longer the case. Your renewal form should come in the mail. Just in case: please put a reminder in your calendar. Let's all avoid getting a ticket and socked with a late fee.

Free Tax Assistance at Sulzer Library

Sunday, March 29 - 1:00-4:00pm

Bill Green, an AARP & IRS tax preparer, will be available for 30 minute appointments to answer tough questions about 2014 tax forms. He can help you fill out Federal 1040 or 1040A tax forms, discuss the ramifications of the Affordable Care Act and assist with any Illinois tax questions, particularly regarding Illinois Department of Aging Circuit Breaker and RX program. The program is available to patrons whose total household income does not exceed $50,000. Patrons must file tax forms on their own and space is limited.

To reserve a time, please call 312-744-7616 ext. 2.

Don't have a use for your old cell phones? Drop them off at the alderman's office. We collect year round for Cell Phones for Soldiers. There couldn't be an easier way to help our soldiers stay in touch with family & friends.

Read about the Cats at Work Project in our neighborhood!

We have six months of sponsorships for recycling buckets, thanks to generous neighbors. We only need six more to have a whole year of battery recycling available. If you, a group of neighbors or local business would like to sponsor a month for $70, please contact Andres, a neighbor who is a C3 volunteer. Email Andres at: vivaelfrente@netzero.net

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

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.

47th Ward Infrastructure Update

Check out the infrastructure map on our website.

Lawrence Avenue Streetscape

Neighborhood identifiers are currently being installed and the contractor will fill the sidewalk vault at 1752 by mid-February.
The new traffic signal controller at Damen will be installed shortly and all traffic signals and pedestrian countdown clocks along the stretch will be re-timed to help improve traffic flow along the corridor.
This spring, all remaining plantings will be performed, fencing will be installed at Claremont Plaza, and the remaining punch list items will be addressed.

As always, pay close attention to parking restrictions.

Water Main Replacement for Western from Roscoe to Addison

Crews from the Dept. of Water Managment are replacing the water main from 1912 under northbound Western from Roscoe to Addison. Parking restrictions and partial road closures will be necessary during working hours. Be aware of increased traffic in the area, and avoid travel in the area, if possible.

Water Main Replacement for Rockwell from Irving Park to Berteau

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the water main from 1909 under Rockwell from Irving Park to Berteau. Staged parking restrictions and partial road closures will be necessary during working hours. Concrete has been poured in most of the trench today. Crews will return next week to complete the concrete restoration. Once the concrete has cured, crews will remove the barricades and activity will end until full restoration comes once temperatures allowed later this Spring this work should be completed next week. 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 have replaced the water main from 1894 under Berteau Avenue between Damen and Bell. Parking restrictions and road closures should no longer be needed. Crews have poured concrete in the trench pending full asphalt restoration in the spring as soon as weather allows. 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 replaced the water mains from 1906 under Rockwell from Lawrence to Montrose and Eastwood from Virginia to Western. Work is now complete with resurfacing and landscape restoration following in Spring 2015. For more information on this project, please click here.

Water Main Replacement for Seeley from Montrose to Wilson

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the water main from 1890 under Seeley from Montrose to Wilson. The trenches are backfilled with concrete. 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 are replacing the water main from 1896 under Leavitt between Grace and Irving Park. Final connections are complete and the trench is capped. Street resurfacing to follow in the Spring of 2015. For more information on this project, please click here.

Water Mains Coming Soon:

TBD

METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue

New Metra Station (west side): Union Pacific needs to finish up their track work before the new station on the west side (outbound) can open, which is projected to happen this spring.
METRA Phase II: Design and engineering work is currently being performed for improvements to the east side of the tracks and will be put out to bid once complete. Construction of the bridges and new station is expected to start in the fall and will last approximately 18 months. Work on the east side will move faster than on the west side since the track is currently in place there and extensive retaining wall work is not necessary.

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.

March 13 Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Chicago Mosaic School exhibit homage to Maestro Verdiano Marzi

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

March 13 Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Albany Park Community Center fundraiser

Von Steuben Metro Science High School, 5039 N Kimball Avenue

March 14 Saturday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

American Legion Tattler Post St. Patrick's Day Dinner

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

March 16 Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

15th Annual Senior Health Fair at Broadway Armory

Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway

March 17 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 6th Floor, 2544 W. Montrose

March 18 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922

Belmot & Western

March 19 Thursday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Financial Literacy, Senior Enrichment Seminar

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

March 19 Thursday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Digital Marketing Makeover

Ravenswood Community Council, 1802 W. Berteau Avenue Suite 102

March 19 Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Internet Safety Talk--What Parents need to know

Senn High School, 5900 N. Glenwood Avenue

March 20 Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Free Kidney & Diabetes Screening at Weiss Hospital

Weiss Memorial Hospital, 4700 N Marine Drive

March 20 Friday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pet Food Distribution at Friendship Pet Food Pantry

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

March 20 Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios

March 21 Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Diverse Learner Conference, Parent Empowerment Expo

George Westinghouse College Prep, 3223 W Franklin Blvd

March 21 Saturday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tax & Budget Workshop

Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

March 21 Saturday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Famous Fido Rescue & Adoption Alliance fundraiser

Roger Park residence, 6441 N Lakewood Avenue

March 21 Saturday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Waters' Big Night fundraiser

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Avenue

March 24 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Ravenswood Neighbors Association "Kick-Off Meet-and-Greet"

O'Shaughnessy's, 4557 N. Ravenswood Avenue

March 25 Wednesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Ward Night with Alderman Pawar

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

March 25 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2032

Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 N. Damen

March 27 Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry at Saint Andrew Parish

St. Andrew, Addison & Hermitage

March 28 Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Belmont Avenue Bunny Hop & Easter Egg Hunt in Roscoe Village

Tribe, 1819 W Belmont Avenue

March 28 Saturday 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Perceptual Motion presents Between the Spaces

Perceptual Motion, 4057 N. Damen, rear entrance

March 31 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Heartland Health Centers Job Fair

Heartland Health Centers-Devon, 1300 W Devon Avenue

March 31 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2031

Anderson Pavilion, 2751 W. Winona

April 1 Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Introduction to Meditation class each month at Sulzer Regional Library

Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

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

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2033

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

April 11 Saturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

German Int'l School Chicago Spring Gala

Columbia Yacht Club, 111 N Lake Shore Drive

April 11 Saturday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jam for Bread

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Avenue

April 13 Monday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives

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

April 15 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922

Belmont & Western Police Auditorium

April 15 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You Matter Too: Caring for the Caregiver

Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N. Clark Street

April 17 Friday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pet Food Distribution at Friendship Pet Food Pantry

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

April 18 Saturday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Spring Fling, Coonley School Fundraiser

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Avenue

April 18 Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Chicago Maritime Festival

Old Town School of Folk Music, 4545 N. Lincoln Avenue

April 18 Saturday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Patriots' Ball benefiting Hamilton Elementary School

Ravenswood Event Center, 4025 N. Ravenswood Avenue

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

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 6th Floor, 2544 W. Montrose

April 24 Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

New Solutions for Knee, Hip & Back Pain

Bethany Retirement Community Auditorium, 4950 N. Ashland Avenue

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

Debt Collection and Seniors

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

May 1 Friday 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

AIA Chicago Small Projects Awards & Exhibit

Architectural Artifacts atrium, 4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue

May 15 Friday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pet Food Distribution at Friendship Pet Food Pantry

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

Want to put your community event in our newsletter? Check the guidelines on our website.

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.