From: Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC) [info@lakeviewcitizens.org]
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 7:55 PM
To: info@lakeviewcitizens.org
Subject: LVCC E-Citizen Newsletter: April 2009
Lake View Citizens' Council
E-Citizen Newsletter Serving Lake View Since 1952
April 2009

 LVCC LogoDear John,

 
Spring is finally here - albeit not as quickly as some of us may have hoped.  But that means the LVCC Annual Meeting (May 18th), Cubs night games (beginning April 19th) and other events are right around the corner.  Read below to stay informed of what's happening in Lake View!  
 
Our condolenses go out to the family and friends of Peter Donoghue, a former President of LVCC from 1996-'98, who passed away last week. 
 
Finally, as a reminder, don't forget to vote in Tuesday's (tomorrow's) election for the vacated U.S. 5th District Congressional seat.  Vote in your regular polling place between 6AM and 7PM.
 
Don't forget all these events and much more is listed on LVCC's calendar of programming and events for the neighborhood.
John
Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC)
 
In this issue
:: LVCC Annual Meeting: May 18, 2009
:: Chicago Cubs' Baseball Season is Here
:: NEW: Register Your Dog Online
:: Capital Funding Forum with State Officials
:: Upcoming Neighborhood Events
LVCC Annual Meeting
May 18, 2009 from 5PM-8PM
 
Join LVCC for our Annual Meeting and Annual Health Fair combined in one event on Monday, May 18, 2009 from 5PM-8PM at St. Luke's Church (1500 W Belmont).   
 
The Health Fair, in cooperation with Illinois Masonic and Resurrection St Joe's Hospitals, includes free Blood Pressure checks, free Cholesterol Check and free Glucose screening for diabetes.
 
We anticipate having a guest speaker talk about property tax reform at the meeting at 7PM.
 
The Annual Meeting also includes electing a new president for a one-year term and electing five Directors-at-large for a two-year term.  Only members have paid their LVCC dues are eligible to vote between 5PM-7:30PM.  The following candidates are listed on the ballot:
 
LVCC President - Diann Marsalek
 
LVCC Directors-at-Large (vote for 5 of the 8)
  • Todd Connor
  • Jennifer Dedes-Nowak
  • Susan Hagan
  • Kevin Jackson
  • Terie Kata
  • Chester Kropidlowski
  • Mark Minor
  • Bill Sheppard
 

Cub's Baseball Season

Opening Game Around the Corner

The first Chicago Cubs night game is on Sunday, April 19, 2009, and the Wrigley Field Permit Program restrictions will be in effect.   Cubs Night game LV2 parking passes are in the mail to the car owners who live on LV2 streets for 32nd and 46th Ward Residents.  44th Ward Residents should use their 383 stickers.  Non-car owners who need guest passes can contact your Alderman's office.  Bring proof of your address (lease, utility bill, etc.).
 
Register Your Dog Online
City Launches New Feature

Owners of the more than 100,000 dogs in Chicago now have the convenience of registering their dog online thanks to the City's ongoing office modernization initiative.  The innovative peel and stick license stands up to  weather conditions and is simply applied to the back of your dog's rabies tag. The sticker includes your dog's registration number and a number someone can call to report your dog found should you become separated.
 
Reuniting you with your lost pet is just one of the many benefits of registering your dog. In addition, a city dog registration also is required when taking your dog to an animal care facility that boards or provides dog day care services and is used to obtain the required permit and tag to access Chicago Park District dog friendly areas. A dog license tag is $5 for neutered dogs or $50 for unneutered.

For more information or to purchase your dog license, visit the Dog Registration page on the City Clerk's Web site here.  
http://www.chicityclerk.com/licenses/dogs.html

Capital Funding Forum
April 16 at 6PM at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital

Join our elected state officials (including Sara Feigenholtz and John Fritchey) in a Capital Hearing to discuss the region's transportation, infrastructure and economic needs on Thursday, April 16th at 6PM in the Olson Auditorium of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (836 W Wellington).
 
The purpose of this event is to determine public support for the passage of a capital bill.  The intent is to take testimony from local elected officials, labor and business and community leaders, to hear your thoughts on what are the most important transportation funding priorities in this region of the state, and the proper scope of a statewide capital construction bill.  
UPCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
 
4/7 General Election to replace Rahm Emanuel 5th District seat 6AM-7PM Early Vote beginning March 16th; Vote at your polling place on 4/7
4/7 SNA Board Meeting 6:45PM  
4/6 CAPS Beat 1932 (east of Lincoln Ave) meeting 7PM Illinois Masonic (814 W Nelson)
4/9 CLVN Meeting following 1932 CAPS Meeting 7PM CAPS
7:30PM Mtg		 Advocate Illinois Masonic
Clarke Auditorium 7th Floor
4/11 Democratic Cook County Board Committee Meeting 10AM Truman College
(1145 W Wilson)
4/13 South East Lake View Neighbors (SELVN) Meeting 7PM Wellington Avenue Church
(615 W Wellington)
4/14 South Lakeview Neighbors (SLN) Meeting 7PM Coffee
7:30PM start		 St Alphonsus Church Basement
(1429 W Wellington)
4/15 ABC's of Public Schools 10AM-11AM John Merlo Library
(644 W Belmont)
4/15 CLMA's Annual Awards 2009
(4-Course Dinner)		 7PM-9:30PM Uncommon Ground ($45 pp)
3800 N Clark
4/16 Capital Funding Hearings with our State elected officials (Feigenholtz, Fritchey, Mell) 6PM Advocate Illinois Masonic
(836 W Wellington)
Olson Auditorium
4/16 Sheil Park Advisory Meeting 7PM Sheil Park (3505 N Southport)
Room A
4/18 Wrigley Start Early Run 8AM Start Cannon Drive & Fullerton
4/19 Financial Strategies: Making your dollars work better 1PM-2PM Second Unitarian Church
(656 W Barry)
4/19 Wine Tasting: $15 per person plus raffle tickets available 2PM-5PM Wine Styles
(1433 W Belmont)
4/20 East Lake View Neighbors (ELVN) Board Meeting 7PM Murphy's Bleachers
(Sheffield)
4/20 Southport Neighbors Association (SNA) Meeting 7PM Music Box Theater (Southport)
4/21 Belmont Harbor Neighbors (BHN) Meeting 7PM John Merlo Library
(644 W Belmont)
4/22 Mid-North Association Summerfest Volunteer Party 6PM-8PM Kelsey's (2265 N Lincoln)
4/25 4th Annual Race to Wrigley 8AM Start Starts and finishes at
Wrigley Field (Waveland/Clark)
4/25 Mayor Daley's Spring Clean & Green Citywide Volunteer Clean-up   Volunteer to clean up the city
To register, call '311'
4/26 Financial Strategies: Staying on Budget 1PM-2PM Second Unitarian Church
(656 W Barry)
4/26 CLVN and Weisman Park Advisory Council Wine Tasting 2PM-5PM Kirkwood - $10 mbrs/$20 non
(Raffle tickets also for sale)
4/29 Equality Illinois Spring Wine Tasting 6PM-9PM Sidetrack - $20 pp
(3349 N Halsted)
5/1- 10 Genacelli Salon Children's Book Drive donated to Thresholds   Genacelli Salon
(2829 N Sheffield)
5/2 CLVN Flower Sale Pre-orders due   Support Agassiz School and Weisman Park Renovation
5/3 Financial Strategies: Scaling back to relieve financial pressure 1PM-2PM Second Unitarian Church
(656 W Barry)
5/5 SNA Board Meeting 6:45PM  
5/7 NAMA Board Meeting 9:30AM Circuit Night Club (Halsted)
5/7 LVCC Board Meeting 7PM LVCC Offices (Buckingham)
5/9 CLVN Flower Sale Pick-up
(Pre-order from CLVN by 5/2)		 10AM-12N Agassiz School
(2851 N Seminary)
5/10 Financial Strategies: Managing debt 1PM-2PM Second Unitarian Church
(656 W Barry)
5/11 East Lake View Neighbors (ELVN) Board Meeting 7PM Murphy's Bleachers
(Sheffield)
5/11 South East Lake View Neighbors (SELVN) Meeting 7PM Wellington Avenue Church
(615 W Wellington)
5/12 South Lakeview Neighbors (SLN) Meeting 7PM Coffee
7:30PM start		 St Alphonsus Church Basement
(1429 W Wellington)
5/12 Come Out for a Change:
A Gay-la for Charity 		8PM Center on Halsted
(3656 N Halsted) - $20 pp
5/13 Triangle Neighbors (TNA) and Space Park Meeting 7PM LVCC Offices
(867 W Buckingham - Lower)
5/14 Project Lakeview East Fashion Show   Lakeshore Theater
(3175 N Broadway)
5/14 CLVN Meeting 7:30PM Advocate Illinois Masonic
5/22 23rd District Steering Committee's 10th Annual Police Appreciation Day   10th Annual Event - Come out and support our police!
5/18 LVCC Annual Meeting and Health Fair (free screenings) 5:00PM Voting
7:00PM Mtg		 St. Luke's Church
(1500 W Belmont)
5/19 Belmont Harbor Neighbors (BHN) Meeting 7PM John Merlo Library
(644 W Belmont)
5/19 Hawthorne Neighbors (HN) Meeting 7PM Resurrection Education Bldg
(1050 W School)