LIN-GP SWOP’s Hoop, Don’t Shoot-Game 1

55th and Homan Ave. 55th St. and Homan Ave., Chicago, Illinois

This will be the kickoff and first game of our 8-week summer basketball tournament: SWOP's Hoop, Don't Shoot-LIN series of events. We will be hosting a tournament in this block party to help create a safe space for youth in the community. We will speak of the importance of creating safe spaces, holding recreational activities,...

Project Play

Gary/Ortiz school campus 3000 S Lawndale, 60623, Chicago IL, Chicago, IL

"Public space activation. Free Food and Activities for all ages! Music, sports, zumba, art, loteria, etc. ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David Serrano Contact Number: 773-943-9988

Rollerskating in the Park

Cornell Square Park 1809 W. 50th., Chicago, IL

A celebration of partnering with other community organizations to help our neighborhood with food, entertainment, etc. FREE FOR ALL!____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

LIN Event

Columbus Park, S. Centrel Columbus Park 500 S. Centrel Chicago IL, Chicago, IL

Food, entertainment , PUB ED. Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: 15th District Contact: Sam CastroContact Number: 630-710-0004

Claretian Light in the Night

Lawrence Hall 1818 E. 71st St., Chicago, IL

Food,Barber,Music,Arts & Craft, Resource Table South Shore Police District: 4th Contact: James Sims Contact Number: 773-791-0674

Movie Night

Broncho Billy Playlot Park 4437 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL

Enjoy a Movie night in the Park with CP4P ONE Northside. We will watch the new Mario movie, and the movie will start at 7 as the sun starts to go down. Food will be provided, first come, first served. Neighborhood: UptownPolice District: 19th DistrictSub CBO: N/A Contact: Darrell Dacres, CP4P ONE Northside Violence Prevention...

Target Area “Summer Kick-Off”

Ogden Park 6500 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

Target Area DevCorp presents "Summer Kickoff" You are invited to come celebrate the end of the school year and beginning of the summer vacation" There will be free food, games, Raffles & Gifts for communiy members throughout the event. ____________________ Neighborhood: East Englewood Police District: 7th District Sub CBO: The Entertainment Organization, Alderman D. Stephen...

Claretian Light in the Night

Peoples Park 9100 S. Buffalo, Chicago, IL

Food, Barber, Music, Arts & Craft, Resource Table South Chicago Police District: 4th Contact: James Sims Contact Number: 773-791-0674

Know Your Rights

Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation 5114 S. Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL

Learn what rights you have to better engage law-enforcement, also demonstrations of Jitjitsu moves of self-defense. Free to all ___________Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9th DistrictSub CBO: Precious Blood Ministry Reconciliation, Institute For NonViolence Chicago, BYNC Contact: Joseph Mapp/Aliemah BradleyContact Number:773-952-6643

Playstreets: It’s Fun! It’s Fitness! It’s Zumba! [CANCELED]

Street Block 54th & Morgan, Chicago, IL

Free for all: Zumba Class, Healthy Food, Raffle Prizes, Fun Activities, and Community Resources. ____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, Chicago Department of Public Health, Community Policing Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

LIN Event

Corner of Jackson and Hamlin Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Food, entertainment , PUB ED. Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: 11th District Contact: Sam CastroContact Number: 630-710-0004

Target Area “Basketball Training for PEACE”

Robichaux Park 9247 S Eggleston Ave, Chicago, IL

Target Area DevCorp presents "Basketball Training for PEACE" You are invite to join Us for a  day of fundamental basketball training for our community. This will wrap up a 5 week series. There will also be Raffles & Gifts for community members throughout the event. ____________________ Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham/ChathamPolice District: 7th DistrictSub CBO: N/A Contact:...

 

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