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October 2, 2015
 
On this day in 1950, Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz is first published. 
    
Dear Neighbor,

The Chicago Transit Authority will be doing track work along the Brown Line in the 47th and 33rd Wards this weekend to improve the quality of the service in the area. This work will interrupt train service on the Brown Line between the Western and Kimball stations. The Kimball, Kedzie, Francisco, and Rockwell stations will be closed, and normal rail service will be interrupted, from 3am on Saturday, October 3rd until 4am on Monday, October 5th. Shuttle bus service will replace the normal rail service between the Kimball and Western stations during this time. Additionally, Rockwell will be closed to traffic between Leland and Eastwood from 3am to 3pm on Sunday, October 4th.

Apple Fest
The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce hosts their 28th annual Apple Fest tomorrow, October 3rd from 9am to 5pm along Lincoln Avenue from Leland to Lawrence. This wonderful neighborhood tradition is the official welcome ceremony for fall and features a kids zone and lots of vendors. More information can be found on their website.

St. Benedict Oktoberfest 
This year marks the 50th Oktoberfest at St. Benedict Parish & School at 2215 W. Irving Park Road. This fall tradition is a celebration of our community's German Roots. Oktoberfest starts today from 3pm to 10pm, Saturday from 1pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 3pm to 9pm. More information can be found on their website.

Lakeview Sunday Spot
The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring three Sunday Spot programs over the next three Sundays at Lincoln & Paulina. This week is the Sunday Art Spot. The event is this Sunday from 11am to 3pm. More information can be found on their website.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
Ameya  
 
  
This Week...
Budget Town Halls
Lakeview Property Tax Appeals
Community Alert
St. Ben's Oktoberfest
Lincoln Square Apple Fest
Lakeview Sunday Spot
Northcenter Restaurantour
TXT2TIP
Amnesty Week @ Clerk of Court
Open House Chicago 2015
Join RCC Board
Ravenswood Women Leaders in Business
47th Ward A&C
RCS Needs Reusable & Paper Bags
Volunteer with CEP for Tax Preparation
Revere Park Fall Clean Up
Spirits of Ravenswood
School Tours & Promotions
Raising Digital Natives
YouMedia Events @ Sulzer
St. Andrew Book & Bake Sale
RFUMC Rummage Sale
Queen of Angels Children's Resale Shop
JASC Health Fair
Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services
47th Ward Adoptables
Pet Blessings
Dara Reports
Infrastructure Update
American Legion Oktoberfest
Master Interview Skills
Story Time for Babies & Toddlers
Chicago World Music Festival
Ready Set Go Programs
CMS Hammerfest!
Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran
Chicago Women in Trades
Community Events
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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.  

     

Lakeview Sunday Spot
   
Be creative. Jam out. And get active! Sunday Spot is coming to Lakeview, transforming a busy stretch of Paulina into a fun-filled pop-up plaza. On three consecutive Sundays this October, enjoy art, music and play in the heart of the neighborhood.
 
Sunday Spot is free and open to the public. For more information, visit LakeviewSundaySpot.com.
Northcenter Restaurantour 2015
Chicagoans may know Northcenter as the home of food-fest favorite Ribfest Chicago, but when it comes to food, this neighborhood is a hidden gem even when all the rib bones have been plucked dry. From Italian to Colombian, from pub grub to Peruvian, this little community at the heart of the North Side has something for everyone. And for the past five years, the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce has sought to showcase the diverse and delicious food offerings of this neighborhood through its annual restaurant crawl, RestauranTOUR, whose 2015 edition takes place Wednesday, October 14th from 5 - 9 p.m.

Twenty local restaurants in the Northcenter neighborhood are participating this year, each offering a bite-sized sample of an appetizer, entrée, dessert or drink for hungry guests. Among the hot new restaurant additions for 2015 are recent neighborhood additions Via Lima (4024 N. Lincoln), which offers fresh takes on Peruvian staples; Dos Ricco's (4064 N. Lincoln), an Asian-Mexican spot offering Thai chicken wings; new Mediterranean favorite Zaytune (4322 N. Western) and Beard & Belly (1612 W. Irving Park), part of The Long Room's Sidecar colorful culinary cast.
New this year is Grace & Leavitt Fire Escape (2157 W. Grace Street), a longtime neighborhood favorite hosting the post-9 p.m. afterparty. They joining trendy local spots like Fountainhead, ARTango Bistro and Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, as well as neighborhood institutions like O'Donovan's, The Piggery and Melao.

RestauranTOUR 2015 passes are now available on the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce website and will be available at the door the night of the event. Passes are $20 individual, $25 at the door or $75 for a group of four. Passports can be picked up at the Chamber office, 4054 N. Lincoln Avenue, the week of the event and at the door. For more information, please visit www.northcenterchamber.com.
Help the Chicago Police Department Fight Crime Anonymously
Chicago residents can now ANONYMOUSLY and SAFELY send text messages to the Chicago Police Department to report crimes they are witnessing from your cell phone to help rid your community of crime with TXT2TIP.
  1.  Create a new text message or sms text on your cellular phone
  2. Enter the number 274637 in the "TO" line
  3. In the message box, type the word CPD, a space, and then your crime tip information
  4. Hit "send" to send the text message
After you have sent the message you will receive a system generated message back on your cell phone acknowledging your tip.  Your identity will not be sent to the Chicago Police Department!

As always if you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, you can also call 911.
To make an emergency call in Chicago:  
  • A call taker will answer the call and write down the information you provide. 
    Note: For persons who speak languages other than English, the AT&T Language Line provides interpreters in more than 140 languages.  
  • Remain calm-speak slowly and clearly.  
  • Explain what type of emergency you are reporting. If the crime is taking place while you are calling, tell the call taker the incident is in progress.  
  • The call taker will request your name. However, you do not have to identify yourself when reporting a crime, unless you yourself are the victim of the crime. 
  • Give your location, if it is different from the scene of the emergency. 
    Note: In some instances, you may not want the police to come to your home or otherwise identify you as the person who made the call. Expressly tell the call taker if you do not want the police to come to your home.  
  • Give the phone number you are calling from.  
  • Stay on the line, while the call taker passes your information to the dispatcher, in case there is additional information or instructions.
 For more information on TXT2TIP, please visit the Chicago Police Department website www.chicagopolice.org/txt2tip.


Coming again to the 47th Ward the weekend of October 17-18

VOLUNTEER at the 5th Annual Open House Chicago (OHC), the largest architecture and urban exploration festival offering FREE behind-the-scenes access to 200 great places and spaces around Chicago. Help the 47th Ward introduce visitors to the coolest buildings in the Ravenswood-Lincoln Square area! Benefits include an OHC T-shirt, discount to the Chicago Architecture Foundation store and a Priority Access Pass which allows you to skip long lines during the event! For more information and to sign up visit: www.openhousechicago.org/volunteer. For more info on the event see factsheet.

47th Ward A&C*
*Arts & Culture 
 
Special Events
 
Lincoln Square Art Walk, 4th Annual, Bryn Mawr-Ashland-Irving Park-Kedzie
October 16-18. Friday to Sunday, 8AM to 8PM.
Juried Showcase. Individual Artists' Exhibitions at Multi-Venues, Gala Artist's Reception and Group Show/Best of Show with Prize Awards. 
www.lsartguild.org/event/october-art-walk
 
Open House Chicago, 5th Annual including the 47th Ward
October 17-18, Saturday & Sunday, 9AM to 5PM.
Eight architecturally or historically significant locations in the Lincoln Square-Ravenswood area. 
www.openhousechicago.org/sites/443/
 
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
 
Comedy
 
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
 
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
 
Laugh Out Loud- Coming Soon to Lincoln Avenue!  
Comedy created on the spot from audience suggestions like Whose Line is it Anyway? 
www.laughoutloudtheater.com
 
Theater
 
Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave.
Now Playing: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Black Mass, Hotel Transylvania 2, The Intern.  
www.davistheater.com
 
Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.
The Black White Love Play, previews begin September 27, thru November 15.
The Story of Chaz and Roger Ebert.
 
Bughouse Theater, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.
Improv TONIGHT, limited-see web for dates, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, $10.
Hogwash: An Improvised Tall Tale
, improvised children's show on Saturdays 10:30 AM, adults free, kids $10.
Improv is the New Black, Fridays at 8 PM.
Skull Mountain, variety show starting October 16.
Lysistrata, Classical Greek anti-war play, November 6 to 22, Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM, Sunday 2 PM.
Fowler Family Radio Hour, November Sundays 6 PM.
SaG Night: a night of laughter and variety, third Saturdays 10 PM.
Friday Night Hose Down
, improv on first Fridays 10 PM, $10.
Simmer Brown, stand up showcase, September 26 at 8 PM, $10.
CIS showcase, hosted by Chicago Improv Studio on Thursdays 8 PM, $5.
Peaches and HotSauce, live podcast on Thursdays 10 PM, $5.
Monday Open Mic, sign up at 9:30 PM, show starts at 10 PM, donation only. 
www.bughousetheater.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
 
Music
 
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
 
Access Contemporary Music, 1758 W. Wilson Ave.  Showcasing exciting developments in contemporary classical music www.acmusic.org/attend/concerts
 
Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. 
Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.  
www.martyrslive.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
 
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
 
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
 
Visual Arts
 
Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics, 1806 W. Cuyler Ave.
Made In Chicago, Works by Local Artists, Classical and contemporary mosaics created by 24 artisans, thru October 31. 
gocmaosaics@gmail.com
 
Alibi Fine Art, 4426 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Iterations, Photographs by Allison Barnes, Rachel Hulin and Asia Kepka, thru October 31. 
www.alibifineart.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


        

        
       
 
 

     

               

   

  
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.  
   
Coonley Elementary
 
McPherson Elementary

   
  
North Park Elementary School Welcomes New Principal Randall Needlman !  

 
  
St. Andrew School
 
  
St. Matthias School 
Friends of the Craft
October 2, 2015, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
This is a craft beer tasting event that usually sells out pre-sale. The event will feature the beers of fifteen Chicago Northside microbreweries that all produce beer within 5 miles of Lincoln Square. There will also be live music playing and food available.
 
Friends of the Grape
October 4, 2015, 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm
This is a marquee event offering wine pairings, a beer garden, food tastings, live and silent auctions, music and OUR CHICAGO BEARS on the big screen while they battle the Oakland Raiders. All this included for the price of admission!

Click here for complete info on the events listed above.

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
                  
"Academic Excellence with a Heart"
4300 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613







St. Benedict School
  
  


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Dara Reports
 
Have you been by the new Montrose Metra Community Gardens? There is a reason the name is plural. Not only are there many vegetable gardens there are also various gardens being created. One of these is on the ground level in front of the vegetable plots. Why are there newspapers on the garden? We are planting a "flyway" (path) of native plants that will be used by birds and insects or pollinators. http://www.nwf.org/Pollinators/Pollinator-Decline.aspx Do you have native plants to contribute, would you like to help keep these insects and birds in our area? Visit their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/montrosemetragardens

FREE, yes FREE, Rain Barrels are available to everyone who wants to disconnect their downspouts. Thanks to the 47th Ward partnership with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District & Chicago Historic Bungalow Association. You may request up to 4 rain barrels! The next helpful step you can take is to plant a rain garden for your overflow; instead of having water in your basement, alley or the street.

Requests for FREE Rain Barrels are coming in. Disconnecting your downspouts has many benefits. Check it out: http://www.rainbarrelguide.com/

There is less open land in our neighborhood, with that comes more water with nowhere to go. Our streets are designed to hold water, then to slowly drain - but with these larger rain events there is more water than our combined system can handle. Does your alley flood? Does storm-water runoff from your garage go into the alley; does it seem that there is more water on your property than ever before?
  
Talk to your neighbors. Help one another to disconnect gutters. The more houses on your block that use rain barrels the less flooding you'll have.   Please contact Dara@chicago47.org
  
Free Business Workshops conducted by city officials, BACP's partner organizations or the experts in the industry. Workshops are located at BACP City Hall Office 121 N. LaSalle, Room 805. To register or for more information call, 312-744-5344 or email oebacp@cityofchicago.org

St. Vincent DePaul 4040 N. Oakley, has opened their wait list. While it may be a 2 yr. wait, it is well worth getting your name on the list. 2yrs. goes by in no time... More info here.  
 
Safe Cycling Classes
Are you interested in the fun and convenience of bicycling but feel nervous about getting out on 2-wheels? Consider taking the Save Cycling Class, a 3-hour introduction to the basics of riding a bike safely in traffic, offered by the Active Transportation Alliance. Covering the rules of the road for cyclists, handling intersections, commuting tips/tricks, as well as picking out the right bike and basic maintenance, you will spend 1/5 hour in the classroom & 1.5 hours in a practice area before practicing on low-traffic streets. Classes will be held the 2nd Saturday of every month: October 10, November 14 & December 12. Click here to see the full course description.
  
Want to play or learn how to play Mah Jong? Join other like-minded women for a couple hours of bam, crack, east, dot...1pm; 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at Northcenter Senior Center.   
Almost 50 pair of glasses were donated to the Lion's Club from our neighborhood. Bring in your unwanted glasses. 
 
Thanks to all of you who donated blankets/towels for the shelters. A car load was taken to Tree House. Please keep them coming.
  
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.
  
Please be sure to report any drain that does not clear within 24 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.
 
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, eyeglasses, 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  

FINAL STAGE: The streetscape project is currently wrapping up, as the contractor only has a few small items to address. If additional concrete removal and replacement is required by the City due to some of the spalling issues, this work will require additional time. A few remaining trees that were damaged will be replaced and a few missing plants will be installed in the infiltration planters. Also, the last section of fence at Claremont Plaza will be installed. Once the project has been approved by the City, the SSAs will assume maintenance and a number of items will remain under warranty.
 
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 Damen from Irving Park to Montrose, Cullom from Lincoln to Damen and Pensacola from Lincoln to Damen
Contractors working with the Department of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1891 under Damen from Irving Park to Montrose, Cullom from Lincoln to Damen and Pensacola from Lincoln to Damen. Contractors have capped all of the trenches and the replacement is complete. Restoration of curbs, street surface and landscaping will occur in the coming weeks. Where needed, Parking will be restricted M-F 7am to 4pm and restrictions will be staged to the greatest extent possible. For more information on this project, please click here.   
 
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 are replacing the water mains from 1889 under Oakley from Addison to Cornelia, Claremont from Addison to School and Roscoe from Western to Leavitt. 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.
  
Sewer Main Replacement for Wolcott from Lawrence to Winnemac 
Contractors woking with the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the sewers from 1905 under Wolcott from Winnemac to Lawrence soon. No parking restrictions will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm. For complete information on this project, please click here
  
Water Mains Coming 2015-2016 Season:
Damen - Irving Park to Addison
Lincoln - Addison to Irving Park (October 2015)
Lincoln - Lawrence to Montrose (Winter 2016)
Lincoln - Addison to Belmont (Winter 2016)
Marshfield - Roscoe to School
Newport - Ravenswood to Lincoln
School - Around intersection with Marshfield

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. 
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.