From: Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC) [info@lakeviewcitizens.org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:35 PM
Subject: LVCC E-Citizen Newsletter: July 2008
Lake View Citizens' Council
E-Citizen Newsletter Serving Lake View Since 1952
June/July 2008

 LVCC LogoDear John,

 
Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent survey on what priorities Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC) and the twelve neighborhood branches should focus on.  We heard you want more details and focus on:

 - Crime/Safety (see below safety seminars on 6/30, 7/14 and 7/21);
 - Zoning/Building in the Neighborhood; and 
 - Parking/Traffic Issues (don't forget City Parking and Zone Stickers need to be renewed for July 1st). 

In the meantime, check out LVCC's calendar of programming and events for the neighborhood.

John
Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC)
 
In this issue
:: Pride Fest
:: Pride Parade
:: Lake View Music Fest
:: Property Tax Appeals
:: Street Safety for Womean
:: Upcoming Neighborhood Events

Pride Fest 

This Saturday, June 28th

Join us for the sixth annual Chicago Pride Fest on Halsted between Addison and Grace.  Musical performers include Kimberly Locke and Frenchie Davis from American Idol and Tiffany (yes, Tiffany from the '80's). Learn more.

Chicago Pride Parade
This Sunday, June 29th

One of the largest parades in the Midwest, the LBGT pride parade kicks off at 12N at Belmont/Halsted.  Streets will be closed as early at 10AM.  No parking ban in effect and CTA buses will be re-routed.  Get the details.

Lake View Music Fest
Next Weekend - Sat/Sun!

Forget the crowds at the Taste when we have our own Lake View Music Fest.  Located on Sheffield between Addison and Waveland, this two-day fest is sure to please.  Learn more.  Contact us about volunteering.
Property Tax Appeals
Currently Accepting Appeals
(INFORMATION REMOVED BECAUSE WAS INACCURATE)
www.cookcountyassessor.com.   
Street Safety for Women
Next week - June 30th

Street safety and prevention tips for women will be discussed and self-defense techniques will be explained and demonstrated by a CPD defensive tactics instructor. This is a free event. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Temple Sholom. Program starts at 7:00 pm at Temple Sholom, 3480 North Lake Shore Drive. Free parking available at the Temple Sholom parking lot. If you have questions, contact 23rd district CAPS office at 312.744.0064 or the 44th Ward Alderman's office at 773.525.6034.   Details.
Sat
 Southport Farmer's Market 8AM-12N Blaine School
(1420 W Grace)
Through October 11, 2008
6/24 Belmont Harbor Neighbors (BHN) Meeting - Annual Meeting and Elections 7:30PM John Merlo Library
(644 W Belmont)
6/24 Hamlin Park (HPN) Meeting 7:30PM Hamlin Park Fieldhouse
(Damen and Wellington)
6/28 Chicago Pride Fest 12N Halsted and Waveland
6/28 Jarvis Bird Sanctuary
Work Day		 9AM-2PM Meet at the east side of the Jarvis fence at the small garage
6/28 Sheffield Pub Crawl 2PM-7PM $20 Per Person - proceeds go to Weisman Park Renovation
6/28 Proud to Run 2008
5K/10K Run and 2K Walk		 8:04AM Lincoln Park (start and finish at Montrose Avenue - 4400 N)
6/28-29 2nd Annual BAM Fest on Belmont 12N-10PM Belmont Avenue (between Damen and Leavitt)
6/29 Chicago GLBT Pride Parade   Halsted/Belmont Kick-off, north to Broadway, South to Diversey
6/30 Street Safety for Women Seminar 7:00PM Temple Shalom
(3480 N Lake Shore Drive)
7/1 New Chicago Parking Permits in Effect   Reminder 44th Ward is all '383'
7/1 Sales tax increase takes effect   Tax goes to 10.25%
(highest in the nation)
7/2 Young Professional Network 6PM-8PM Witt's
7/2 LVCC Board Meeting 7PM Special location: Library
(1659 W Melrose)
7/5-6 LVCC Music Fest Day & Evening Sheffield (Waveland to Newport)
7/7 LVCC By-Laws Committee Meeting 7PM Uncommon Ground (Grace)
7/9 Young Professional Network 6PM-8PM Trader Todd's
7/9 Lakeview Chamber's Wired Wednesday 6PM-8PM Lifestyle Physical Therapy
7/9 Triangle Neighbors (TNA) Meeting and Space Park Update 7PM LVCC Offices
(867 W Buckingham)
7/10 Central Lake View Neighbors (CLVN) Meeting 7:30PM Advocate Illinois Masonic
(7th Floor Clarke Auditorium)
7/12-13 WLVN Rock Around the Block Festival   Lincoln/Belmont
7/13 Picnic in the Park   Hamlin Park (Barry/Damen)
7/14 Young Professional Network 6PM-8PM Toons Bar & Grill
7/14 South East Lake View Neighbors (SELVN) Meeting 7PM Wellington Avenue Church
(615 W Wellington)
7/14 Anti-Crime Seminar 7PM-9PM Sheil Park
7/15 Belmont Harbor Neighbors (BHN) Meeting 7:30PM John Merlo Library
(644 W Belmont)
7/15 Sheil Park hosts Totts, Tunes and Turtles 5:30PM-7:30 Sheil Park
(3505 N Southport)
7/16 West Lake View Neighbors (WLVN) Meeting 6:30 CAPS
7PM WLN		 Lincoln/Belmont Library
(1659 W Melrose)
7/17 Annual Senior Resource Fair 10AM-2PM Advocate Illinois Masonic
836 W Wellington Patio Location
7/19 2nd Annual LVCC:
Keep Lake View Healthy		 8:30AM-12N St Luke's Church
(1500 W Belmont)
7/19 CLVN Block Party 3PM-9PM 1000 block of George St
Proceeds go to Weisman Park
7/19-20 Summer on Southport   Southport (Addison to Byron)
7/20 Lakeview Garden Walk 12N - 5PM Free trolley service provided by LVECC and CLMA
7/21 East Lake View Neighbors (ELVN) Board Meeting 7PM Murphy's Bleachers (Sheffield)
7/21 Anti-Crime Seminar 7PM Advocate Illinois Masonic
(7th Floor Auditorium)
7/27 Sheil Park Family Day
Food, Fun and Crafts		 12N-4PM Sheil Park
(3505 N Southport)
7/28 Southport Neighbors General Meeting   Mercury Theater