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Triangle Calendar
April
2 (Mon) (tentative)
CTA
3-Track Service Reductions Begin
The
Brown Line expansion project moves into its
next phase (3-track operations) by
changing the direction of Purple Line in the downtown
area, closing both Southport and Wellington Stations, and
putting all trains (Red, Brown, and Purple) on one
track/platform at both Fullerton and Belmont "el" stops.
Initially the evening rush hour commute will be the most
impacted with schedule cuts. The CTA will decide if
April 2nd is the launch date this Friday (3/30). If it
launches on 4/2, watch for LVCC volunteers the first week of
April with petitions to the Mayor about the
CTA.
May
2 (Wed)
Triangle Neighbors and CAPS Meeting
We're combining these two,
bi-monthly meetings into one larger meeting. Join
us first for a report from the Chicago Police Department Beat
2331 of recent activity in our neighborhood at 7PM. Then
Triangle Neighbors follows at 7:30PM with its 2007-'08
elections and Space Park updates. Everyone is welcome to
attend both sessions.
LVCC Office
867 W Buckingham
Lower Level - Back Room
from
7PM to 9PM.
May 5 (Sat)
Space
Park Semi-Annual Clean-Up
As part of the city's "Spring Clean and
Green" we'll be cleaning up our very own Space Park and
some of the parkways on the northern half of
Triangle. Come help us for 2-3 hours keep our
neighborhood beautiful. Tools provided but we recommend
you bring gardening gloves. Refreshments served and
volunteers get a 25%discount on Recognition Wall bricks
purchased that day.
Space Park
815-817 W Roscoe
Starts at 11AM.
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Lake View Citizens' Council
(LVCC) A 501(c)(3)
Organization
All donations are
tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed under the
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Dear
John,
Remember to tell your friends and
neighbors to sign up for our newsletter so they can
learn about neighborhood events (e.g. advance
neighborhood ticket sales to the upcoming The Police concert at Wrigley Field)
and receive a complimentary subcription to TimeOut Chicago when they pay
their annual dues. The second batch of
neighborhood tickets, for the Friday, July 6th concert,
goes on sale this Friday at 9AM CST. Tickets go on
sale to the public the following Monday.
In addition to the monthly Triangle
Tales newsletter, we encourage you to read the minutes from the last Triangle Neighbors
meeting on March 14th!
Finally, as noted below, "Cubs" parking stickers
(the round ones) for 2007 season are being
distributed. If you didn't get one, contact the
44th Ward office. The Cubs neighborhood parking
stickers are free to residents.
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Space Park Design Phase
Now
that we have acquired both lots for our community garden
park (Space Park) at 815-817 W Roscoe Street, we are
entering the Design Phase. The Space Park
Committee recently met to establish guidelines for a
design contest for Space Park. The goal is to have
designs submitted by April 27th, preview the top designs
at our next Triangle Neighbors meeting on May 2nd, and
choose a winning design in mid-May after allowing for
public comments. Designs will need to take into
consideration several factors, including:
- Design implementation not
to generally exceed more than $250,000 in costs
(including labor) if was to be purchased at retail
prices,
- Overall design aesthetics
and flow of Space
Park,
- Providing a secure
structure on all four-sides,
- Maintaining existing trees
in park and in
parkway,
- Providing ADA
accessibility,
- Recommendation on location
of water sources,
- Recommendation on lighting
and electrical outlet locations,
and
- Materials to be used for
memorial wall and walking
paths.
The winning design will receive $1000 in
a cash prize plus be recognized on the Recognition
Wall with a large brick with the name of the
designer(s). If you are interested in submitting a
design, please contact triangle@lakeviewcitizens.org for
more details.
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Upcoming Neighborhood
Events
March 31 - Race to Wrigley 5K
Run/Walk
Kick off the 2007 Chicago Cubs
season with the second annual Race to Wrigley, proceeds benefiting
the Chicago Cubs Charities. The event
is limited to 5,000 participants so sign up early if
you're interested.
The race goes through the streets of Wrigleyville
and ends up under the famed marquee at Wrigley
Field. Top
three fundraisers receive an autographed Cubs
jersey.
April 1 -Eggstravaganza 2007
Join the Lake View Chamber of Commerce at their
2nd annual Easter egg hunt. There will be
games, prizes, refreshments and even a visit from the
Easter Bunny. All the
area children and their families are invited to join in
the festivities. Sheil Park (3505 N
Southport) from 12N to 3PM.
April 2 - New CTA Service Reductions Take
Effect
As part of the larger Brown Line
project, all northbound 'el' trains (Red, Brown and
Purple) will start sharing one track at both Belmont and
Fullerton.
Expect longer travel times, especially in the
evening rush hour commute, and try alternate
routes.
April 4 - Walk the Beat
Join the 23rd District Police Department as they
walk the beat of the neighborhood to check for safety
opportunities. Meet at Argo Tea at 3135 N
Broadway at 6:30PM.
April 9 - Chicago Cubs Home
Opener
Cubs home game opener versus Houston
Astro's at 1:20PM. Find out how you can win tickets.
And as a reminder, they are currently distributing
"Cubs" round parking stickers to anyone who had one last
year. If you didn't get one and need one
(recommended), you can pick one up for free at the 44th
Ward Aldermanic Offices on Belmont.
April 15 - Wine Tasting and CLVN
Beautification Fundraiser
Join Central Lakeview Neighbors at Kirkwood's (2934
N Sheffield) for a wine tasting fundraiser with
proceeds going to beautify Agassiz School. From
4PM to 6PM.
April 19 - Fundraiser for
the Victims of the Recent Fire
Join us at Hi-Tops (3551 N Sheffield) with an all
you can eat and drink fundraiser for the surving child
of the recent Triangle Neighbors fire. Your $25
donation at the door helps tremendously.
April 28 - Keep Lake View
Healthy
LVCC, Illinois Masonic
Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital are planning a joint forum to keep Lake View
Healthy.
Free cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood
pressure screenings will be offered. St.
Luke's Church (1500 W Belmont) from 9AM to 12N.
May 12 - CLMA Mother's Day
Market
On May 12, 2007, the corner of Clark and School
will be transformed into a beautiful open-air bazaar for
Mother's Day gifts and accessories. Merchants from Central Lake View from shops to salons
to boutiques will have tables set up with special offers
and merchandise for Moms of all ages. Gift certificates
and packages will also be available at the event, as
well as free massage stations to give you a treat of
your own!
May 15 - LVCC Annual
Meeting
Join us at Sidetrack (3349 N Halsted)
for an evening of complimentary food and drink as LVCC
holds its annual meeting. Each year LVCC honors
two individuals and recognizes the accomplishments
of its 12 member branches. LVCC
will also be having its annual elections for
President and "Members at Large".
All Triangle Neighbors members who have paid their
2007 dues are invited to this free
event.
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