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July 17, 2015  
 
On this day in 1945, U.S. President Harry S. Truman, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill met in the Berlin suburb of Potsdam to discuss issues relating to postwar Europe and plans to deal with the ongoing conflict with Japan.

  

Dear Neighbor,

This weekend, St. Benedict Parish and School host their annual BenFest in and around the St. Ben's Courtyard at 2215 W. Irving Park Rd. The fest runs from 4pm-10pm today, 1pm-10pm Saturday, and 1pm-7pm Sunday. Leavitt will be closed from Byron to Irving Park & Byron will be closed from Bell to Leavitt. Please be aware of these closures, and plan your travel accordingly this weekend. For more information on BenFest, visit their website or see the flyer below.


Heat Advisory
Summer has finally arrived, and the National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a heat advisory that will be in effect tomorrow, July 18th, from 10:00am until 8:00pm. The peak heat index may reach 110 degrees.
For those of you without air conditioning, please plan ahead and consider seeking out another place to keep cool. If you're outside enjoying BenFest, or other great summer activities, be sure to drink plenty of water and rest often. Please check on your neighbors to make sure they are doing well as we all endure this oppressive heat.

For more information on preparing for, and dealing with, this extreme heat, please click here.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
Ameya  


This Week...
City Cooling Centers
Property Tax Assistance
School Supply Drive
Rep Williams' Small Biz Roundtable
Ravenswood Neighbors Summer Social
MMCG Plots Available
FAiR Save the Diagonal Campaign
Ravenswood Events
47th Ward A&C
School Tours & Promotions
Flowers For Bikes
47th Ward Adoptables
Astrophysics for All
Great Rivers Chicago
Dara Reports
Infrastructure Update
Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran
Refugee Fanraiser
Argyle Night Market
Lourdes Summer Festival
Smart Meter Info Session
Community Events
Final Thoughts

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LV2 Parking Pass Information

Cubs season is in full swing. The map of the LV2 parking area can be found on our website.

 

You can come into our  office any time during normal business hours to pick up your passes.  Bring proof of residence along with your license plate & city sticker numbers.Complete information on LV2 and what you'll need to bring with you is available on our website.   

Street Sweeping 

The new ward map takes full effect on May 18th. The rest of the season's street sweeping schedule is available on chicago47.org. The arterial sweeping schedule can be found here and will be updated soon.  

    

Ravenswood Neighbors Association Summer Social

The Ravenswood Neighbors Association is holding a Summer Social event next week on Thursday, July 23, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at O'Shaughnessy's (4557 N. Ravenswood Ave).

 

Come on out, mingle with your neighbors, and get the latest Ravenswood Neighbors Association updates from the Executive Committee members.  Mr. Alain Weber from Lycee Francais will be joining us to talk about the grand opening of the school, and we are hoping that the owners of some of the area's newest businesses will also stop by!  Also, we will present a recap of the June Visioning Workshops as well as updates on our three new committees (Greening and Gardening, Education, and Public Safety)!  

 

 


47th Ward A&C*

*Arts & Culture 

 

Access Contemporary Music, 1758 W. Wilson Ave. 

Showcasing exciting developments in contemporary classical music
www.acmusic.org/attend/concerts 

 

Alibi Fine Art, 4426 N. Ravenswood Ave. 

Young Blood, thru July 25
Photographs by Dan Farnum, a solo show of color photographs investigating the social consequences of Michigan's economic decay and urban mass exodus. Summer Hours: Saturday, noon to 6PM. 
http://alibifineart.com 

 

American Theater Companay, 1909 W Byron St. 

Greensboro: A Requiem, thru August 2, Thursdays to Saturday 7:30PM, Sundays 2PM
Live like them. Dare to Struggle. Dare to Win. Written by Emily Mann, Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan and Presented by ATC's Youth Ensemble 
www.ATCweb.org 

 

Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.
Men of Soul with a tribute to Bill Withers, thru August 31
A fascinating journey featuring the music made famous by some of the greatest soul singers of all time including, Peabo Bryson, Joe Cocker, Billy Ocean, Billy Joel, Luther Vandross, Tom Jones and the incomparable Bill Withers - just to name a few.  This uplifting and powerful celebration helps us to understand the struggles of these men and the strength that it took for each one to find their - soul!

www.blackensembletheater.org 

 

Bughouse Theater, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd. 

Hogwarsh: An Improvised Tall Tale, weekly show where kids create and sing with Bughouse improvisers, Saturdays at 10:30AM
Simmer Brown, stand up showcase, August 29, select Saturdays 8PM. $10
Thursday Night Improv, hosted by Chicago Improv Studio, Thursdays 8PM. $10, discounts and 2-for-1's available
Peaches and HotSauce, live podcast, Thursdays 10PM. $10, discounts and 2-for-1's available 
www.bughousetheater.com 

 

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 

 

Chicago Mosaic School, 1806 W. Cuyler Ave. 

Please visit the website below to learn more about classes and workshops the Chicago Mosaic School offers throughout the summer: 
www.chicagomosaicschool.com 

 

CHIRP Radio 

With studios near Irving and Rockwell, this independent radio station for and by Chicago's true music fans is celebrating its fifth birthday this year and later this summer you'll be able to hear it over the air as well at 107.1FM! CHIRP also hosts an array of music, arts and culture focused events throughout the year. 

http://chirpradio.org 

 

Corn Productions Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave. 

Drink! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game: Video Game Edition, thru October 3rd, Saturdays from 11:00PM to Midnight. 
www.cornservatory.org 

 

DANK HAUS, 4740 N Western Ave. 

The German American Cultural Center for Chicago: check out the many diverse events that they sponsor. 
http://dankhaus.com/events 

 

Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave. 

Now Playing: Trainwreck, Ant-Man, Minions, Inside Out.  
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. Please visit their website to see all show listings all the way to August 3rd.  
www.martyrslive.com 

 

Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. 

Chicago's premier institution dedicated to the preservation and performance of folk and other music. 
www.oldtownschool.org/concerts 

 

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.

www.silvieslounge.comSee calendar 

   

   

 

      

   
Artisans, Crafters & Donations Requested!

North Center Satellite Senior Center is looking for artisans and crafters to rent tables for upcoming annual ArtsFest, SENIOR KULTURA  on Sunday September 27 from 12noon- 4pm promoting the multi-cultural and diverse talent of senior artists and artisans  There will be a large array of items for sale including original art, ceramics, textiles, crafts, jewelry, bake sale and Raffles!  We 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.  Please mark your calendar to attend the fabulous event.

 

School Tours & Promotions    

 

Amundsen High School 

   

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 Tech High School 

Congratulations to three 2015 Lane Tech graduates for receiving a Chicago Engineers' Foundation award. 

Sabrina Aponte, who will attend the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Samuel Guenette, who will attend Iowa State and Tristan Uddfolk, who will also attend Iowa State.

 

Congratulations also to Kelly Dugan, a 2013 Lane Tech graduate, for receiving the award for the third year in a row.  Kelly will be a junior at Ohio State University and is studying mechanical engineering.

 

All four students were presented their awards during a dinner at the Union League Club of Chicago on June 18th.  The Chicago Engineers' Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides fiscal incentives to Chicago high school students who plan to study engineering in college.

Audubon Elementary

McPherson Elementary

   

   

St. Andrew School

  

St. Matthias School

 

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 hosts school tours every Tuesday at 10amFor More Information or to register for one of our open houses 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

    

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Flowers for Bikes this July for Working Bikes

Local flower company Flowers for Dreams creates beautiful bouquets, delivers them by bike, and donates a quarter of their profits to a different Chicago charity each month. Since Flowers for Dreams launched in 2012 they have donated nearly $63,000 to local nonprofits.

 

We are excited that Working Bikes was chosen  as their July beneficiary, and hope you are too! This month, if you're looking for flowers to jazz up a backyard cookout, need a special gift for a loved one, or just want to treat yourself, check out Flowers for Dreams. While you enjoy a bouquet, you'll also be supporting our local bike donation program, helping us provide a bike, helmet, and u-lock to a Chicagoan in need.


  

Dara Reports

Here's the 3rd week's harvest at Montrose-Metra Community Gardens from volunteer-run vegetable plots to benefit neighborhood food pantries. What a wonderful feeling of accomplishment and joy! So many cukes and zukes; even a patty pan ready for cooking! There were radishes, several types of kale, and a variety of tasty, aromatic herbs and spices. Did you know that pea tendrils, (not just the peas) are nutritious & yummy! We're learning so much from Jimmy & Kasey; our resident vegetable garden experts. Join us! We want to thank Whole Foods for the supply of veggie bags.

   

 

 

 

Rain, Rain - Don't Go Away!

How fortunate are we that there is no drought in the Midwest? Lake Michigan is up to its normal level.

 

However, I'm certain you've noticed that when it rains, it really, really rains! Sometime water sits in the streets for a day or so - which is on purpose to keep the water out of our basements. Some peoples' basements still flood and others alleys and yards flood.

 

What has changed to make this happen? What can we do about it?

There are many reasons why we're being inundated with water in our streets. One reason is climate-change; another contributing factor is the loss of permeable surfaces around our neighborhood.

 

What can you do? There are many free and easy ways you can make a difference:

  • Keep your street gutters and sewer covers cleaned off.
  • Don't do laundry or run the dishwasher when it's raining
  • Disconnect your downspouts. What will happen to the water if you disconnect the downspouts?
  • You can catch water in a rain-barrel, remove grass from your lawn, parkway and corners, plant native plants, &/or create a rain garden.
Mother Nature is going to do what she does. Fewer permeable surfaces are inevitable. Yes, you can make rain-storms a non-issue. These are easy ways to make a difference. Looking for more information, inspiration or plants? Call or email Dara@chicago47.org. 

 

Ravenswood UCC looking for helper in their nursery!

Ravenswood United Church of Christ is looking for a person to serve as a nursery assistant on Sunday mornings, from 10 am to 12 pm. This person would be responsible for caring for the children of the church who range in age from 6 months to 4 years old. To apply for the position, send a letter and resume to Pastor Jason Coulter at Ravenswood UCC - 2050 W. Pensacola Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 or email to info@ravenswooducc.org. For phone inquiries call 773-549-5472. You may also learn more at their website. 


The Friendship Center's 2nd annual golf outing is just around the corner! Sign up today and help Drive Hunger out of Chicago! Join us at Deerpath Golf Course on Friday, August 7th for a 10am shot-gun start. See our website for more information: http://tinyurl.com/fcgolf2015 Individuals, foursomes, and sponsorships are available. 


We are so very fortunate to have JARC right here in our ward! A non-profit organization that offers free job training! Over two million skilled manufacturing jobs will go unfilled in the next decade. Gain the skills, and get the job!
Wondering how you can get one of these high-paying jobs?
 Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) offers FREE training in the manufacturing field for low-income or under/unemployed men and women, focusing on in-demand skills such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC), welding, and press brake machine operation. JARC places over 93% of its graduates in jobs starting at $12 - $15 an hour (with ample opportunities for overtime and growth)!

Want to learn more about a career in manufacturing? Come to JARC's
 application sessions every Wednesday at 9 a.m. (4432 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, 2nd floor).

Have questions? Email
crystalh@jane-addams.org or call 773-751-7106.

 

Thanks to all of you who donated blankets/towels for the shelters. A car load was taken to Animal Care & Control by volunteer Susan Russell. Please keep them coming.

 

Friendship Pet Food Pantry had 9 new clients and served 86 cats and 56 dogs at last week's distribution! Want to help? 2 ½ hours per month really makes a huge difference

 

Movies in the Park 2015 Schedule is here! http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies/ 

Thursday, July 23 - Clark Park - The Social Network

Thursday, August 27 - Chase Park - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Movies start at dusk; check out the website for the entire schedule and cancellations due to weather.

 

If you or a neighbor is a shut-in, a Hot Meal is available every Saturday afternoon from the kind volunteers at Pilgrim Lutheran Church; call Janet Taylor 773-777-4052 or Jackie Mokszycki 773-961-8740


Do you garden on a corner or parkway?
Please take a look at the list of upcoming water main projects in the 'infrastructure update' section of the newsletter. You may have to move your plants so they won't be destroyed or disappear.

 

This is the perfect time to sweep or rake you curb gutters and sewers. Clean up all of the debris that the rain washed down. Keep those drains clear.

 

Monarch Butterflies are important to our environment; consider plantings to attract them to your garden.

 

Join our friends at the Rogers Park Garden Group for an informative discussion:

Bees, Butterflies and Bugs

July 14, 6:30 p.m.

at Kilmer Elementary School, 6700 N. Greenview

 

Have you seen a monarch butterfly this year? How about a ladybug? Join us for a discussion of the small creatures that are critical to the health of our gardens; learn how you can attract them to your own garden; and hear about national initiatives to ensure their viability. We are delighted to be joined by Rebecca Riley from the National Resources Defense Council. We will also hear about and see the new butterfly garden at Kilmer School.

 

Friendship Pet Food Pantry: Friday, July 17, 3-5pm; 2733 W. Lawrence. Working to keep Chicago families with their pets.

  

Please join us to fight for the #11 bus: Wednesday, July 15 10am CTA Headquarters 567 W. Lake St  

 

Please be sure to report any drain that does not clear within 4 hours of rainfall to the 47th Ward Office or 311.

 

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

 

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.

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  

  • Landscaping work has been delayed, but will soon be performed along the rest of the project. Sod will be installed in mid-July since the original shipment was of poor quality and new topsoil will be added before plants are installed. Dead and damaged trees will also be replaced along the entire corridor. As always, please pay close attention to parking restrictions as crews will need to access these areas.
  • New stamped asphalt will be installed to connect Claremont Plaza to Giddings Plaza in mid-July after the subcontractor experienced some delays. In Claremont Plaza, the brick pavers were adjusted and additional work will include a new fence to shield the dumpsters, which is expected to start in late July.
  • There have been some issues with sidewalks and curbs/gutters spalling and the contractor will be removing and replacing a number of sections along the corridor. We will provide additional information on replacement timelines when they become available. This additional concrete work will extend the final project completion timeline.
  • The new traffic signal controller at Damen was recently installed and timings have been adjusted. Remaining electrical work, which includes additional traffic signals, is expected to be completed by late July.
  • Gateway identifier poles and bike arcs were recently installed and neighborhood identifier poles and banner arms are in place. New benches and trash cans were also installed along the corridor.
  • Remaining punch list items (including bike symbol markings) are scheduled to be addressed by mid-August.

As always, pay close attention to parking restrictions.

 

Ravenswood Metra Station

  • The new station opened in early May (west side, for outbound trains)!
  • 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 11 new bridges and new station (east side, for inbound trains) is expected to start in spring 2016 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.  The middle track will also be removed as part of this project.

Water Main Replacement Paulina from Lawrence to Montrose and Sunnyside from Paulina to Ashland

Crews from the Department of Water Management are replacing the water main from 1899 under Paulina from Lawrence to Montrose and Sunnyside from Paulina to Ashland soon. No parking will be necessary from 7am to 4pm. After the project is sawcut and milled, no parking will be staged to the greatest extent possible. For more information on this project, please click here.

 

Paulina - Lawrence to Montrose:

Water Main Installation is underway. Two crews are working to speed the progress of this work. 

 

Sunnyside - Paulina to Ashland:

Parking restrictions, test holes, tree trimming, saw-cutting  and water main construction scheduled to begin next week 


Water Main Replacement Oakley from Addison to Cornelia, Claremont from Addison to School, and Roscoe from Western to Leavitt 
Crews from the Department of Water Management will begin replacing the water main from 1889 under Oakley from Addison to Cornelia, Claremont from Addison to School and Roscoe from Western to Leavitt soon. No parking will be necessary from 7am to 4pm. After the project is sawcut and milled, no parking will be staged to the greatest extent possible. For more information on this project, please click here.

 

Water Main Replacement for Patterson from Damen to Lincoln

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management are replacing the water main from 1896 under Patterson from Damen to Lincoln. No Parking restrictions will come down today through early next week while the main is chlorinated and pressure-tested. Once complete, the contractor will return to perform service transfers and finalize the project. For more information on this project, please click here

 

Water Main Replacement for: Leavitt (Sunnyside to Lawrence), Giddings (Lincoln to Leavitt), Leland (Lincoln to Leavitt), Eastwood (Lincoln to Leavitt), and Wilson (Lincoln to Hamilton)

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1890 under the streets listed above. The contractor is making good progress. No parking is in effect, where needed, from 7am to 4pm M-F. For more information on this project please click here.

 

Water Main Replacement for the alley between Hermitage and Ravenswood from Montrsoe to 250' south of Cullom and Cullom from Ravenswood to Hermitage

Crews from the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the water main in the alley between Hermitage and Ravenswood from Montrose to 250' south of Cullom. Restoration will occur in the coming weeks. For more information on this project, please click here

 

Sewer Main Replacement for Paulina from Montrose to Cullom & Cullom from Paulina to Ravenswood

Crews from the Dept. of Water Management will be replacing the sewers from 1889 under Paulina from Montrose to Cullom & Cullom from Paulina to Ravenswood starting in June. This work will require a parking restrictions and a full street closure from 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday. There will also be a full closure of Montrose at Paulina for four days during this work. For complete information on this project, please click here

 

Water Mains Coming 2015-2016 Season:

Damen - Irving Park to Addison
Damen - Irving Park to Montrose
Lincoln - Addison to Irving Park
Lincoln - Lawrence to Montrose
Lincoln - Addison to Belmont
Marshfiled - Roscoe to School
Cullom - Lincoln to Damen
Newport - Ravenswood to Lincoln
Pensacola - Lincoln to Damen
School - Around intersection with Marshfield

Sewer Mains Coming 2015-2016 Season
Wolcott - Lawrence to Winnemac

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. 

 

July 17   Friday   4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
BenFest, Chicago's Favorite Family Festival, July 17-July 19
St. Benedict Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd

 

July 18   Saturday   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Meatheads' Children's Author Summer Reading Series: Liz Climo
Meatheads Restaurant, 3304 N Western Avenue

 

July 18   Saturday   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ravenswood Pop-Up Market
Ravenswood Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen Avenue

 

July 18   Saturday   1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
BenFest, Chicago's Favorite Family Festival, July 17-July 19
St. Benedict Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd

 

July 18   Saturday   2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
St. Matthias Bags Tournament
St. Matthias Elementary School, 4910 N. Claremont Avenue

 

July 18   Saturday   4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Summer Celebration at Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes Parking Lot, 4641 N. Ashland Avenue

 

July 18   Saturday   5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Audubon School Benefit Dinner
Orange on Roscoe, 2011 W Roscoe St

 

July 19   Sunday   1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
BenFest, Chicago's Favorite Family Festival, July 17-July 19
St. Benedict Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd

 

July 21   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912
Kindred Hospital, 6th Floor, 2544 W. Montrose

 

July 22   Wednesday   2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
47th Ward Property Tax Assistance
47th Ward Office, 4243 N Lincoln Ave

 

July 22   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Book Cellar Talk - Taigen Leighton's "Just This Is It"
The Book Cellar, 4736-38 N Lincoln Ave

 

July 23   Thursday   6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
"B" the Change: A Part of the Sustainable Business Series
LillStreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

July 25   Saturday   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Midsummer Mayhem, Jul. 25 to Aug. 30
Winnemac Park, N. Damen & W. Winnemac Avenue

 

July 28   Tuesday   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Recognizing, Preventing and Responding to Elder Abuse
Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington - Courtroom 2005 (20th Floor)

 

July 28   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beat 2031
Anderson Pavilion, 2751 W. Winona

 

July 29   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beat 2032 

Ravenswood Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen    

 

July 30   Thursday   7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Shadows, Stories, and Songs - Thursday
Ravenswood Presbytarian Church, 4300 N. Hermitage Avenue

 

July 31   Friday   7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Shadows, Stories, and Songs - Friday
Ravenswood Presbytarian Church, 4300 N. Hermitage Avenue

 

August 1   Saturday   7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Shadows, Stories, and Songs - Saturday
Ravenswood Presbytarian Church, 4300 N. Hermitage Avenue

 

August 4   Tuesday   8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rep. Ann William's Small Business Roundtable
Northwestern Physicians Group, 1333 W Belmont Avenue

 

August 4   Tuesday   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lycee Francais Community Open House
Lycee Francais de Chicago, 1929 W. Wilson Ave

 

August 4   Tuesday   6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Astrophysics for All! Exploding Stars & the Accelerating Universe
Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

August 5   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beat 2033
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

August 6   Thursday   1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn about ComEd's New Smart Meters Now Being Installed
North Center Satellite Senior Center, 4040 N. Oakley Avenue

 

August 8   Saturday   10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Astrophysics for All!, Einstein's Relativity
Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

August 18   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912
Kindred Hospital, 6th Floor, 2544 W. Montrose

 

August 19   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922 

Police Auditorium, 2452 W. Belmont 

 

August 27   Thursday   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Reverse Mortgages: What You Should Know to Make an Informed Decision
Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington - Courtroom 2005 (20th Floor)

     

 

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CAPS Meetings.  If you would like to get to participate in community policing or express concerns about crime happening in your area, please consider attending your beat meetings.  A schedule of beat meetings is available on our website.   If you have any questions about CAPS or need additional information, please contact Jim Poole at 773-549-4462 or jim@chicago47.org.  

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

20th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward north of Lawrence)
312-742-8770 or CAPS020District@chicagopolice.org.
Final Thoughts
Have a suggestion or comment for Ameya or the 47th Ward Team?  Please contact us at 773-868-4747 or info@chicago47.org.