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Privet Park Playlot Redesign Meeting
#11 Bus Will Be Back on June 20
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Dear Neighbor,
I'd like to invite you to join me, the RANCH Triangle Association, and the Chicago Park District to a May 18th community meeting to discuss upcoming improvements to the playlot at Privet Park.
RANCH
Triangle has worked with the Chicago Park District over the past several months to obtain funding for a new playground under the Chicago Park District's "Chicago Plays!" program, and the goal is for the new playground equipment to be installed later this year.
Please join us at a public meeting to give your feedback on the initial proposal for the redesigned playlot. Ideas for possible improvements not paid for by the Park District will be discussed as well. We have a few different playlot designs for which we will solicit community input prior to the installation of equipment, with the various options that will be showcased pictured below:
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Burke design, for children aged approximately 2 - 5 years old
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Landscape Structure rendering, designed for children aged 2-5 years old and 5-12 years old
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Kompans design, which will accommodate children aged 2-5 years old as well as 5-12 years old
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WHAT: Privet Park Playlot Redesign Community Meeting
WHO: Hosted by Alderman Michele Smith, RANCH Triangle Association, and the Chicago Park District
WHEN: Wednesday, May 18th at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Adams Park, 1919 N.Seminary
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Pedestrian Island at Clark and Wisconsin Completed
I'm pleased to announce that after four years of traffic studies, planning, and community input, CDOT installed a pedestrian island this week at the intersection of Clark and Wisconsin this week using 2016 menu money, complete with new ADA ramps. This will help pedestrians cross the four lanes of this busy intersection to or from Lincoln Park safely. Eight
concrete pads were also installed along Stockton at the bus stops from LaSalle Dr to Diversey, which will help protect the asphalt and curb structure as the CTA buses come to a halt at each pick up station.
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Pedestrian Island at Clark & Wisconsin
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Aldermen Pawar and Smith |
#11 Lincoln Ave Bus Returning June 20
The community spoke, and the CTA listened. After
testimony was presented at public hearings last fall for support of the former #11 bus route, the CTA announced it would be brought back for a
pilot program in the summer.
The route connected residents to the many businesses along Lincoln Avenue and its reintroduction will be a boon to the 43rd Ward's economy and help residents shop and play via alternative transportation. Since this is a pilot program, I urge you to ride the #11 once it's back in service to show your support. My office will be organizing 'ride days' and will update you on the dates via our newsletter. Thanks to all of the neighbors who pressed for several years to revive the bus, including my colleague Ameya Pawar (47th).
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Summer 2016 Aldermanic Internship
Do you know a college student who will be living in or nearby the neighborhood this summer and would like the opportunity to earn academic credit? The 43rd Ward Office is seeking dedicated interns to assist our office with
constituent service, business outreach, public policy, and legislative research. Interested applicants can send a resume and writing sample to [email protected]
, or call the ward office at 773-348-9500.
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Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services Spring Tech Series
Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) Computer Services invites you to attend a free
spring technology series at
Covenant Home, 2720 W. Foster Ave. This week's topic is
Computer Fraud Alert 101!, offering tips to help protect your identity, data and photos.
Today, May 12th at 11 AM.
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The Second and Third Mysteries of Chicago (Winter Cardinals) by Tony Fitzpatrick
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DePaul Art Museum Public Events
DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton, is hosting a
public reception
today
, May 12th from 5 - 8 PM celebrating the opening
of two new exhibits:
Tony Fitzpatrick: The Secret Birds and Barbara Rossi: Poor Traits
. Assistant Curator Natalie Bell and artist Barbara Rossi will lead a guided tour of the Poor Traits exhibition the following day, Friday, May 13th at 2 PM. Both events are free.
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CPD Outdoor Roll Call
T
he 18th District will be conducting an
outdoor roll call
at
1600 N. Vine St. Today, May 12, 2016 at
5:00 PM. Please come out to
observe and show your support to our officers.
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18th District CAPS Beat Meeting
The 18th District Chicago Police Department's
May CAPS meeting is
Today, May 12th at 6:30 PM at St. James Lutheran Church, 2101 N. Fremont, and covers Lincoln Park 18th District beats south of Fullerton.
If you live north of Fullerton, you can view your CAPS meeting schedule for
be
ats 1932 and 1935 here.
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43rd Ward Paper Shredding, Expired Medication
& Electronics Recycling Drive
Saturday, May 14th
We've partnered with Sheriff Dart's Office and the Peggy Notebaert Museum to host a paper shredding and electronic recycling drive on
May 14th from 9 - 11AM at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr.
We will accept
the following:
- Paper documents
- Unwanted electronics, including televisions
- Expired prescription medications
Documents will be taken for shredding offsite by Sheriff Dart's Office, which is
NAID certified. When you arrive, pull into the Nature Museum's receiving lot and look for the driveway directly north of the bus turn-around in front of the Nature Museum. I hope to see you there!
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Chicago River Clean Up Day
Join the Sierra Chicago Group Water Team for Chicago River Day this Saturday, May 14th from 9AM - noon at Riverpoint Center, 1730 W. Fullerton. Help the team clean up trash from the river banks, sort recyclables, and lend a hand at Riverpoint Center.
Children 8 and over are welcome with parents/guardians. Cloth work gloves will be provided.
To register, contact Krista Grimm at
[email protected].
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Great Parker Garage Sale
Come out to support Francis Parker school this weekend for their
best-in-class rummage sale, featuring bargain-priced women's, men's and children's clothing, housewares, small appliances, furniture, art, toys, games, linens, collectibles and sporting goods.
Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Francis W. Parker, 2233 N. Clark St.
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Old Town Art Fair First Sight
The Old Town Art Fair
First Sight will be holding its annual pre-Fair fundraiser on
Sunday, May 15
at the award-winning Perennial Virant restaurant, 1800 N. Lincoln. Come
mingle with neighbors and friends, drink some fine wines, enjoy delicious food, and participate in great raffles and a silent auction.
Tickets are $115 and can be purchased
here
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Lincoln Park High School Instrument Drive
Lincoln Park High School Band and Orchestra Parents (BOP) are holding an ongoing instrument drive and fundraiser to help bolster LPHS' incredible music program, which boasts over 1,000 student participants. Contact Kelly & Steven Faso for more information or to join the #1school1community performing arts team at
[email protected]
. Want to hear these award-winning musicians? Click here or here.
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Host an Exchange Student for the 2016/17 School Year
Interested in learning about a foreign culture and helping an international student study in Chicago? AFS Intercultural Programs is seeking local host families to open their hearts and homes for the 2016/17 academic year.
Click here for more information.
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Green City Market Composting Drop-Off
Green City Market, 1817 N. Clark, is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7AM - 1PM for the outdoor season and is
offering a new service:
accepting household compost.
Click here
to learn more about the service, and email the market
at
[email protected]
with questions about composting.
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Blue Cart & Recycling Drop-off Centers
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Let's help the "Gardens of Edith" senior gardeners at the Edith Spurlock apartments on Sheffield get the tools they need to tend their gardens. The 43rd Ward office is accepting gently used equipment. Rakes, shovels, and spades are especially needed. Drop off contributions to
2523 N. Halsted through May 31st
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Street Sweeping Schedule
Street sweeping began April 1st and is scheduled on a five to six week rotation.
Click here
to view the 2016 schedule.
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Sincerely,
Michele Smith
Alderman, 43rd Ward
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