Events
September 2010
German-American Fest
Friday 09/10/10 - 09/12/10
Lincoln/Leland/Western
Summer in the 47th Ward wraps up with everybody's favorite celebration of German-American culture in Lincoln Square. Two tents full of German Gemutlichkeit!
Sponsored by the United German-American Societies of Greater Chicago through the cooperation of Mayor Daley, Alderman Gene Schulter, and the Lincoln Squae Chamber of Commerce.
Von Steuben Day Parade
Saturday
Lincoln Avenue from Belle Plaine to Eastwood
2:00 pm
Join Alderman Schulter, the German American Society of Greater Chicago, and many other local community groups as they celebrates the German heritage of the Northcenter and Lincoln Square communities.
The parade kicks off at Lincoln and Belle Plain and marches north on Lincoln.
Canoe Fund Raiser for Clark Park
Sunday
Clark Park
Intersection of Rockwell and Roscoe
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$50 per person
Come out for an evening of paddling in the quiet moonlight and enjoy the finest natural scenery and wildlife of the North branch of the Chicago River. Canoe tour followed by a catered dinner by SemiRamis.
For questions or to RSVP, contact Donah150@aol.com.
Crimes Against the Elderly Workshop
Friday
Bethany Retirement Community
Auditorium
4950 N. Ashland
10:00 am
Crimes against senior citizens are a major concern of seniors, their families, the clergy and communities throughout Cook County.
Join Maureen O'Bryan who will supply you with important information and tips to help you avoid a fraudulent or dangerous situation.
Circus in the Parks
Saturday 09/18/10 - 09/19/10
Welles Park
2333 W. Sunnyside
Saturday, September 18th, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 19th, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Circus in the Parks returns to the 47th Ward! Featuring The Midnight Circus, a whimsical assortment of acrobats and clowns, Cirus in the Park is a great family event that also supports your local park.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Burglary Workshop
Wednesday
19th District Auditorium
2452 W. Belmont
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Alderman Schulter invites all community members to the next CAPS workshop. This workshop will entail an in depth discussion on burglary awareness.
For more information, please contact the 19th District Community Policing Office at 312-744-5574 or caps019@chicagopolice.org.
Fall Into Fun 2010
Saturday
3855 N. Seeley
11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Concordia Place is having a party! The 7th Annual Fall Into Fun Street Park will be held at their Seeley Center. This family-friendly festival will feature delicious food, live entertainment, carnival games, a moon bounce for kids, a health fair, and bingo for seniors.
Ravenswood UCC Oktoberfest
Sunday
Ravenswood United Church of Christ
2050 W. Pensacola
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Featuring The Phenix Band plus beer, brats, chicken, sauerkraut, potato salad and more.
Games, raffles and door prizes
Entrance Donation $5.00
Children 12 and under admitted free with a paid adult.
October 2010
Ravenswood ArtWalk
Saturday 10/2/10 - 10/3/10
Ravensood Corridor
Ravenswood Avenue (Irving Park to Leland)
11:00 am to 5:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday
During a time when a number of Chicago art walks are folding, the Ravenswood ArtWalk is stronger than ever. More than 300 artists will show their work at the 9th annual ArtWalk and the Tour of Arts & Industry. It kicks off with an opening reception on Oct. 1 and then runs Oct. 2 and 3 along the Ravenswood Corridor in the North Center and Ravenswood neighborhoods.
Click here for more information.
St. Benedict's OktoberFest 2010
Saturday 10/2/10 - 10/3/10
St. Benedict Parish
3941 N. Bell
Saturday, October 2, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Sunday, October 3. 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Admission is free. Music will be provided on Saturday by The McGowans with a special appearance by Ooompah DJPJ and on Sunday by Paloma.
Attractions include authentic German food and beer (new this year limited vegan menu); "Kinder Korner" (Kids' Games); "Bier Haus" (Imports & Specialties); "Bengal Zone" (sports tv viewing); trailer games; "Club Ben"(for teens & tweens); and the perennial "400" Pool and "Split the Stein" Raffles. "400" Pool squares are available for purchasing after St. Ben's Masses or in St. Ben's Rectory.
Sunday Special: "Kinder Fest"
For more information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, and updates
Circus in the Parks
Saturday 10/16/10 - 10/17/10
Chase Park
4701 N. Ashland
Saturday, October 16th, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 17th, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Circus in the Parks returns to the 47th Ward! Featuring The Midnight Circus, a whimsical assortment of acrobats and clowns, Cirus in the Park is a great family event that also supports your local park.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.