From: Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC) [info@lakeviewcitizens.org]
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 6:31 AM
To: info@lakeviewcitizens.org
Subject: LVCC E-Citizen Newsletter: September 2008
Lake View Citizens' Council
E-Citizen Newsletter Serving Lake View Since 1952
September 2008

 LVCC LogoDear John,

 
Summer is drawing to an end but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do in Lake View.  Read below to find out:

 - Where the latest Lakeview Link & Drink events are;
 - How you can purchase Cubs post-season tickets; 
 - All the details of next weekend's Festival of the Arts; and
 - A full calendar of community meetings in your neighborhood. 
 

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
:: Cubs Playoff Tickets Lottery
:: Weekend Night Games Survey
:: Property Tax Bills Delayed
:: Lakeview Link & Drink Discount
:: Space Park Construction Begins
:: Festival of the Arts Next Weekend
:: Upcoming Neighborhood Events

Cubs Playoff Tickets

Enter the lottery for tickets

Registration for a chance to purchase Cubs post-season tickets began last week.  The deadline to register is September 19th.  Winners will be allowed to purchase up to 2 tickets for a single game.  Learn more.

Weekend Night Game Results 
Learn What People Said

We conducted a survey in August based on stories LVCC was hearing that the Cubs wanted to test either a Friday or Saturday night game at Wrigley in the 2009 season.  775 people responded.  Read the results.

Property Taxes
2nd Installment Bills Not Out

The Cook County Treasurer's Office has posted notice they anticipate the 2nd Installment for 2007 Property taxes will be due November 3rd, 2008.  They have not yet received final figures to print the bills.  Learn more.
Lakeview Link & Drink
$10 Online Discount Thru Sept  
 
Link locally in a relaxed setting at local hotspots.  Join us at three more events in September and save $10 when you RSVP online.  Drinks and appetizers included in your entry.  RSVP Today.     
Space Park Construction
See Photos of the Work

Triangle Neighbors broke ground last month on the much-anticipated construction of Space Park.  They already installed the water system and are currently working on the wall.  See photos from this weekend's construction dig.
Festival of the Arts
September 13 and 14th

Join us for this free, two-day event with 140 juried artists, musicians, and food vendors.  The 4th Annual event will again be held on Broadway from Belmont to Roscoe.  See the schedule.
9/8 Lakeview Link & Drink Event 6PM-8PM Raw Bar ($10 if pay online)
9/8 South East Lake View Neighbors (SELVN) Meeting 7PM Wellington Avenue Church
(615 W Wellington)
9/8 Discuss new construction of 23rd Police Station 7PM Lakeview Lutheran Church
(835 W Addison)
9/10 Halloween Parade Planning 8PM Immediately after TN Mtg
9/10 Triangle Neighbors (TNA) and Space Park Meeting 7PM LVCC Office
(867 W Buckingham - Lower)
9/11 Central Lake View Neighbors (CLVN) Meeting 7:30PM Illinois Advocate Hospital
(836 W Wellington)
9/13-14 4th Annual
LVECC Festival of the Arts		 10AM-6PM Broadway (Belmont to Roscoe)
Free
9/15 Lakeview Link & Drink Event 6PM-8PM Southport Lanes
($10 if pay online)
9/15 Town Hall Meeting with State Rep. Fritchey 7PM Lincoln Park Library
(1150 W Fullerton)
9/16 South Lakeview Neighbors (SLN) Meeting 7PM Coffee
7:30PM start		 St Alphonsus Church Basement
(1429 W Wellington)
9/16 Hawthorne Neighbors (HN) Meeting 7PM Resurrection Ed. Building
(1050 W School)
9/16 Belmont Harbor Neighbors (BHN) Meeting 7:30PM John Merlo Library
(644 W Belmont)
9/17 Lakeview Chamber presents: Lunch w/Steve Kaplan, Author 11:30AM Cubby Bear
(1059 W Addison) - $55 and up
9/17 West Lake View Neighbors (WLVN) Meeting 6:30 CAPS
7PM WLN		 Lincoln/Belmont Library
(1659 W Melrose)
9/20 AIDS Run & Walk Chicago 8AM Regist. Kick off at Grant Park
9/22 Town Hall Mtg w/State Rep Fritchey and Senator Cullerton 7PM Sulzer Regional Library
(4455 N Lincoln Ave)
9/23 Hamlin Park (HPN) Meeting 7:30PM Hamlin Park Fieldhouse
(Damen and Wellington)
9/24 Town Hall Mtg w/Senator Cullerton & Rep. Feigenholtz 6:30PM-8:30 John Merlo Public Library
644 W Belmont Avenue
9/25 Lakeview Link & Drink Event 6PM-8PM Lakeview Broadcasting Co.
($10 if pay online)
9/25- 27 Lincoln Belmont Library Annual Book Sale   Donate your used books
(1659 W Melrose)
9/27 Great Annual Perennial Divide 9AM-12N Community Groups register by 9/19
9/28 ELVN Oktoberfest 2008 & Silent Auction Fundraiser 3PM-7PM Murphy's Bleachers
(3655 N Sheffield) $20
10/4 Beat 2331 CAPS Meeting 1AM Fri-Sat Location TBD
10/4 Women for Equality 5:30-8PM Flourish Studios
(3020 N Lincoln) $35/person
10/6 Lakeview Link & Drink Event 6PM-8PM Lennox
10/6 LVCC Board Meeting 7:00PM Advocate Illinois Masonic Hosp.
(836 W Wellington)
10/8 10th Annual Martini Tasting for Lakeview Chamber Charities 6PM-8PM Roscoe's
(3356 N Halsted) - $35 and up
10/11 Sweet Chic Fashion Event: Designer Fashions made out of candy - funds for Spina Bfida 7PM-10PM Museum of Contemporary Art
(209 E Chicago)
10/13 South East Lake View Neighbors (SELVN) Meeting 7PM Wellington Avenue Church
(615 W Wellington)
10/14 South Lakeview Neighbors (SLN) Meeting 7PM Coffee
7:30PM start		 St Alphonsus Church Basement
(1429 W Wellington)
10/15 Lakeview Link & Drink Event 6PM-8PM Bar Celona
10/21 Southport Neighbors Meeting 7PM Mercury Theater
(3745 N Southport)
10/21 - 22 Around the World in 100 Drag Queens Equality Illinois 7PM VIP
8PM General		 Sidetrack
(3349 N Halsted)
10/31 Triangle's Northalsted Costumed Halloween Parade 6PM Register
7PM Kick-off		 Halsted St (Belmont north) - FREE
11/3 Tentative due date for 2nd Installment of 2007 Property Taxes   Tax bills are not yet printed