From: Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC) [info@lakeviewcitizens.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 7:55 AM
To: info@lakeviewcitizens.org
Subject: LVCC E-Citizen Newsletter: November 2008 Updates

E-Citizen Newsletter	Serving Lake View Since 1952 November 2008

LVCC Logo Dear John,

We wake up with Chicago in the center of the political universe. Many changes are likely for our City - including speculation that our own US Representative Emanuel will be tapped to a new post. No matter what happens or who you voted for, you can still Get Involved in Lake View.

Read below to find out about:

- Who Won the Costume Contest in the Northalsted Halloween Parade;
- How To Enter the Lottery to purchase Hockey Tickets at Wrigley Field;

- How to File a Property Tax Appeal before December 1st; and

- Where to Buy Tickets for "How Lake View Looks" Fashion Show.

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

:: Halloween Parade Photos

:: Wrigley Hockey Tickets

:: Property Tax Appeals

:: CLMA Fashion Show

:: Upcoming Neighborhood Events

Halloween Parade

See Photos of the Winners!

Over 10,000 people gathered on Halsted Street to witness and participate in the 12th Annual Triangle Neighbors' Northalsted Halloween Parade. Several hundred contestants entered and competed for over $4,000 in cash and prizes. Top honors went to Tony "Transformer" Millenbine. Runner-up and best drag was Kevin "Project Runway". Group prizes went to Barbie's Prancing Poodles and the 1969 Vulvairan Women's Gymnast Team. The best couple was Jeffrey Rhodes and Jose Afante, the Ambiguously Gay Duo from SNL. In the kids' category, Theo Barlett's "Mr. T" took away top prize. Triangle Neighbors wants to thank everyone and acknowledge the slow start of the parade. Comments about the parade can be made at tonight's CAPS/Triangle Neighbors' Meeting at Nookies (Buckingham/Halsted) beginning at 7PM. See the photos.

Hockey at Wrigley

No special tickets yet for Lake View residents and businesses

The NHL and the Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday they will conduct a random lottery drawing for tickets to the January 1, 2009 game at Wrigley Field. A separate lottery will be made available for Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI) participants. As of writing, despite strong pleas from the neighborhood, no plans have been announced for any tickets to be set aside for Lake View residents and businesses. To enter the drawing to be eligible to purchase a limited number of tickets to the January 1st game, register between 11/5-11/28 at www.chicagoblackhawks.com.

Property Tax Appeals

File Before December 1st

Although 2007 Property Tax bills were due Monday, Cook County has opened up a special appeal process through December 1st. Aldermen Tunney, Daley and Shiller will hold two special property tax seminars on November 6th at 7PM at St George Orthodox Church (2701 N Sheffield) and on November 19th also at 7PM at Gill Park ( 825 W Sheridan). Bring a copy of your current tax bill. Appeal forms will be made available at both seminars. December 1, 2008 is the last day to file an appeal for Lakeview Township. Learn more about the appeal process.

How Lake View Looks 4
Upcoming CLMA Fashion Show

The Central Lake View Merchants Association (CLMA) is putting on its 4th annual How Lake View Looks Runway Fashion Show on November 15th. Featuring Lake View merchants showing off their most fabulous fashions, hairstyles, and latest make-up trends, the show is designed to celebrate how businesses and residents bring the wonderful eclectic styles of Lake View to life. Reception is at 6:30PM and the show starts at 7:30PM. How Lake View Looks Runway Fashion Show is $10 at Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison) with free parking. Purchase Your Tickets.

Upcoming 2008 Events

10/15-12/1 Cook County Property Tax Appeals for Lakeview Township Check out the two Property Tax Relief Seminars from Ald. Tunney and Daley below

11/5 Lakeview Chamber WineStyles 6PM-8PM 1433 W Belmont
$20 for non-chamber members

11/5 CAPS Beat 2331 and Triangle Neighbors (TNA) Meeting 7PM CAPS
8PM Triangle Nookies Tree Restaurant
(3334 N Halsted)

11/6 Property Tax Relief Seminar 7PM St George Orthodox Church
(2701 N Sheffield)

11/7 Art Walk 2008 5PM-10PM The Leigh Gallery, Art de Triumph and Slaymaker

11/8 2nd Annual SLN Pub Crawl Jack's, Witt's and two more bars

11/10 South East Lake View Neighbors (SELVN) Meeting 7PM Wellington Avenue Church
(615 W Wellington)

11/11 Founders' Club Event 6PM-9PM Harry Caray's (Sheffield)

11/11 South Lakeview Neighbors (SLN) Meeting 7PM Coffee
7:30PM start St Alphonsus Church Basement
(1429 W Wellington)

11/12 19th District Blood Drive
(Walk-in's welcome) 8AM-1PM 19th District Police Station
(2452 W Belmont)

11/12 Weisman Park Fundraiser
(Coupon Required) 4PM-10PM Noodles (2813 N Broadway)

11/12 Equality Illinois Wine Tasting 6PM-9PM Sidetrack (3349 N Halsted)

11/13 Rotary Club Chicago Lakeview Wine Tasting Event 5:30PM-7:30 Kafka's - $20 per person
(3325 N Halsted)

11/13 Lincoln Park 6th Annual Networking Extravaganza 5:30PM-7:30 John Barleycorn - $30 at door
(3524 N Clark)

11/13 CLVN Meeting
(note no CAPS meeting) 7:30PM Advocate Illinois Masonic

11/15 How Lake View Looks IV Fashion Show 6:30 Reception
7:30 Show Cubby Bear - Tickets $10
(1059 W Addison)

11/18 Belmont Harbor Neighbors (BHN) Meeting with guest Alderman Helen Shiller 7:30PM-9PM SPECIAL LOCATION:
555 W Cornelia

11/18 Hawthorne Neighbors (HN) Meeting & Elections 7PM Resurrection Ed. Building
(1050 W School)

11/18 Family Reading Night 6PM-7:30PM Greeley Elementary School
(832 W Sheridan)

11/19 Property Tax Relief Seminar 7PM Gill Park
(825 W Sheridan)

11/19 West Lake View Neighbors (WLVN) Meeting 6:30 CAPS
7PM WLN Lincoln/Belmont Library
(1659 W Melrose)

11/20 LVCC Non-denominational Thanksgiving Service Save the date!

11/21 Free Coin Appraisal
(Non-customers welcome) 10AM-2PM State Bank of Countryside
(3323 N Clark)

12/4 LVCC and CLMA Joint Holiday Party TBD Save the date!

12/6 Lakeview Chamber Breakfast with Santa St Luke Church/School
(Belmont)

12/6 Lakeview East Holiday Extravaganza 11AM-4PM Activities include carolers, costumed characters and giveaways

12/8 South East Lake View Neighbors (SELVN) Meeting 7PM Wellington Avenue Church
(615 W Wellington)

12/9 South Lakeview Neighbors (SLN) Meeting 7PM Coffee
7:30PM start St Alphonsus Church Basement
(1429 W Wellington)

Give 25%

Support Weisman Park Renovation by visiting Noodles & Company (2813 N Broadway). You can dine in or carry out. All you need to do is bring a copy of the flyer "A Good Meal & A Good Deed" with you. 25% of sales during the hours of 4pm to 10 pm will be donated to the park renovation fund. Weisman Park is located on the 900 block of Oakdale at Mildred. Fund raising for this $750,000 renovation began in spring 2008.

Offer Only Valid on November 12th from 4PM - 10PM with coupon