News from the 44th Ward
44th Ward Service Office
1057 W. Belmont
773.525.6034
ward44@cityofchicago.org
May 24, 2012
In This Issue
Blaine Organic Garden
Future Leaders Exchange Host Home Program
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
49th Annual WOOGMS Memorial Day Parade
44th Ward Document Shredding
Women's Health and Resource Fair
SausageFest Chicago
44th Ward City Sticker Sale Day
Street Cleaning
5/28 - 6/8
Dear Neighbors,

I hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.  There are many events going on in the community, including the return of the annual WOOGMS parade!

Please be aware that Lake Shore Drive will be closed to traffic from 5:30am - 10:15am on Sunday, May 27th for the annual Bike the Drive.  Please plan accordingly.  For more information, please click here.

Our office will be closed on Saturday, May 26th through Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day weekend.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th.

 

Sincerely,

 

Alderman Tom Tunney

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Blaine Organic Garden 

 

Chicago's official motto is urbs in horto - city in a garden.  Lakeview's own Blaine School community is exemplifying 'urbs in horto' by planting the new Blaine Organic Garden, nicknamed The BOG.  The Blaine Organic Garden Planning Committee formed in January of 2012 as an off-shoot of the Green Team.  One of the Green Team's goals was to create an outdoor space on Blaine's property that could be used throughout the curriculum at all grade levels.    

 

The Blaine Garden Team needs the support of our community to help fulfill the vision. See the plans, understand the goals, and make a huge difference either in providing your time, monetary or in-kind donations. Together, we can transform the corner of Grace and Southport into an urban oasis.  

 

 

Future Leaders Exchange Host Home Program 

 

Expose your family to a new culture and new language by hosting a student for the 2012-2013 school year through the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program! (Semester hosting is also an option.) FLEX is a prestigious U.S. Department of State sponsored program that provides the opportunity for students from Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine to experience life in the United States and attend a nearby school. All students have been selected based on English language ability, academic achievement, and community leadership.

 

Host families are generous volunteers who include the international youth in family life and provide a bed and most meals for their guests throughout the school year. Hosts gain an enriching experience, including the opportunity to learn about a new language and culture. Please contact John Baum at WorldChicago with interest in this program: jbaum@worldchicago.org or (312) 254-1800 x 100.

 

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

 

 

Saturday, May 26 -Sunday, May 27 

12:00 Noon - 10:00pm

Sheffield - Belmont to School

 
The 28th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival will again kick off Chicago's outdoor street fest season over Memorial Day Weekend. Located just steps from the busy Belmont Red Line "El" stop, this popular street party in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood will again showcase the region's favorite tribute bands. This iconic fest (sponsored by the Central Lakeview Merchants Association) also features plenty of food and libations as well as artisans who will be rolling out their Summer 2012 lines of creative handiwork.
 

Sheffield from Belmont to School will be closed starting on Saturday, May 26th at 3:00am and reopen on Monday, May 28th at 3:00am. 

 

Click here for more details!

49th Annual WOOGMS Memorial Day Parade 

 

Monday, May 28th, 2012 

Step-off:  11:00am
Pine Grove and Wellington
 

The Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society's (WOOGMS) Parade will fill the streets of the Lakeview community for its 49th year! All are invited to march in this favorite neighborhood event that attracts participants of all ages, upholding the WOOGMS motto "Everybody Marches, Nobody (just) Watches!" Marchers step off at 11:00am at Pine Grove and Wellington and travel seven blocks to the front lawn of St. Joseph Hospital (2900 N. Lake Shore Drive). Along with candy and treats for the marchers, entertainment at the hospital will include acrobatic feats by the Jesse White Tumblers.
44th Ward Document Shredding 

 

Saturday, June 2, 2012

8:00am - 12:00 Noon

St. Joesph Hospital Parking Lot - Surf and Sheridan 

 

On Saturday, June 2nd, our office, with help from Midway Movers, will host a shredding day at St. Joseph's Hospital. Please bring your paper documents to the St. Joseph's Hospital surface parking lot (located at Surf St. & Sheridan Rd.) between the hours of 8am-12pm. Your documents will be confidentially shredded on-site.  

 

If you have any further questions, please contact Mark Cygan at 773-525-6034 or e-mail ward44@cityofchicago.org.


 
SausageFest Chicago 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 2 - Sunday, June 3
Noon to 10:00pm
Sheffield - Addison to Waveland

 

The 11th annual event (formerly the Lake View Music Fest) outside Wrigley Field features live music, arts and craft vendors and food from area restaurants, specifically favorite sausages and hot dogs City-wide. Vendors include Bobak's Sausage Company, Paulina Meat Market, Chicago's Dog House, Murphy's Bleachers, Notolli & Son Italian Sausage Shop and Greek Delights.

  
Proceeds will benefit the Lakeview Citizens' Council (LVCC) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

44th Ward City Sticker Sale Day 

 

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

12:00 Noon - 5:00pm  

44th Ward Service Office - 1057 W. Belmont 

 

As a reminder, all City Vehicle Stickers and Residential Parking Permits (Annual and Guest) will expire on June 30, 2011.  Please do not use the 2011-2012 Guest Permits (yellow) after this date or you will be issued a ticket.

  

We currently have the new 2012-2013 Residential Guest Permits available for purchase in our office.  Please note:  if you purchased guest permits online and you have not yet received them in the mail, you may be locked out from purchasing them in person from our office. 

 

The City Clerk's office will be selling City of Chicago Vehicle Stickers (Passenger, LP, Senior Citizens, Truck "A" and Motorcycles) and Residential Parking Permits (Zone 383) at the 44th Ward Service Office on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm.  Due to the high volume and processing requirement, the City Clerk's office requests that residents arrive by 5:00pm (one hour before closing).   

 

You can also pick up your "Will Call" stickers on this day at our office.  Click here for more information


In order to purchase stickers, you must provide:

 

Proof of Residence (Utility Bill or Lease)
Photo ID (Driver's License or State ID card)


Checks should be made payable to "City Clerk." Check must be in-state with address pre-printed (no starter checks). If your check does not have your current address, please write it on the check. Please write your phone number on the check. If you received Renewal Forms in the mail, please bring them. In order to expedite the process, please have all applications and check complete before you arrive.

 

You can also renew your City Sticker/Residential Parking Permit online   by clicking here 

 

 

If you are purchasing your sticker and permit for a pick-up truck or large van and intend to park on residential streets, please come to our office at 1057 W. Belmont to receive your free Residential Truck Permit.