INSIDE THE BELT

Spring 2019 | Quarterly eNewsletter

Turn Your Lights Off for an Hour on Earth Day

Inspired by Earth Hour, the global event organized by World Wide Fund for Nature that encourages you to turn off your lights for one hour on a certain day each year, we're having our own #BungalowBlackout! On Earth Day, Monday, April 22, turn off the non-essential lights in your bungalow or vintage home from 8pm to 9pm. Take a picture of your candlelit evening or your dark streetscape and post it to social media with the hashtag #BungalowBlackout. By posting with the hashtag, you'll be automatically entered into a giveaway of a $100 Walgreens gift card!

Pledge Your Participation

Let's come together to save a whole lot of kilowatts and remember that small energy conservation efforts like this can make a big impact on the environment!

How-To Home Series

We've heard your requests for video versions of our seminars, and we are very excited to present our  How-To Home  film series: practical and trusted advice for vintage home owners, at your doorstep! The first three episodes walk you through an energy assessment and attic insulation of both a finished and unfinished attic:

Watch

These episodes are especially helpful if you have applied for or are interested in applying for the  Energy Savers  program! Stay tuned! More How-To Home videos are coming soon. (The next topic we'll cover is: masonry!)

What's So Special About Your Neighborhood, Anyway?

We're working on a new project about Bungalow Belt neighborhoods — developed with YOUR input! We want to highlight local histories and hear about the people and places that make your neighborhood so unique, but we can't do it without the people who know them best. What neighborhood businesses and operations do you love? What are the "legacy" businesses that have been around for decades in your neighborhood? What neighborhood groups are you a part of? Take a few minutes to let us know in the questionnaire.

Answer Questions

You know your neighborhood is the best, so tell us what makes it worth exploring!

Upcoming Seminars

Vintage Home Masonry Repair

Wednesday, April 17 | 6 - 7:30pm Mayfair Public Library 4400 W Lawrence Ave, 60630

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Your Garden Questions Answered: Drop-In Q&A with Amanda Thomsen

Tuesday, April 23 | 6 - 7:30pm Independence Public Library 4024 N Elston Ave, 60618

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Don't Trash That Sash: Window Repair

Tuesday, May 7 | 6:30 - 8pm Sulzer Regional Library 4455 N Lincoln Ave, 60625 RSVP

Thursday, May 30 | 6:30 - 8pm Woodson Regional Library 9525 S Halsted St, 60628 RSVP

Healthy Homes: Spring Cleaning

Wednesday, May 15 | 6 - 7:30pm Avalon Public Library 8148 S Stony Island Ave, 60617 RSVP

Tuesday, May 21 | 6 - 7:30pm West Belmont Public Library 3104 N Narragansett Ave, 60634 RSVP

New from the Bungalow Post

Where to Buy Native Plants Around Chicago - 2019 Includes a map of upcoming community plant sales and nurseries! Find Native Plants

Gardeners: Resist the Urge! If you waited until now to clear your garden for spring, that was the right move! Get the Advice

What's the Difference? National Register (Bungalow) Districts vs. Chicago Landmarks What is and isn't a Bungalow Historic District? Learn the Difference

Chicago House Portrait Series by Leisa Collins Art Traveling artist paints portraits of historic homes across the country, including Chicago bungalows. View the Art

New from the Press Room

The Big Bungalow Picture Browse press about CBA and other related news we care about in our quarterly news-roundup! Enter the Press Room

The Chicago Bungalow Association equips homeowners with energy efficiency grants and educational resources to maintain, preserve, and adapt their Chicago bungalows and vintage homes, thereby strengthening the neighborhoods they anchor.

Chicago Bungalow Association | 312.675.0300 | www.chicagobungalow.org

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