LIN-GPSWOP’s Hoop, Don’t Shoot- Game 3

Gage Park 2411 W. 55th St., Chicago, IL

This will be SWOP's Hoop, Don't Shoot-Game 3 which will be held at the outdoor basketball court next to the pool. We will speak of the importance of creating safe spaces, holding recreational activities, and youth centers and programs in the community. We will bring out arts & crafts by The Network. We will hold...

Summer fun for the little ones: Light in the Night

950 E. 132nd place Chicago, Illinois

Summer fun for the little ones! Join us for free food, games and activities for all ages! Community will come together to enjoy a peaceful evening with music, Bounce house,Obstacle course, arts and craft, Horseback riding, Game truck and more. All Light in the night spaces are family friendly, safe spaces. Neighborhood: Altgeld Gardens Police...

Project Play

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

Public space activitation. 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

Hoops in the Hood

Come join us for our Hoops Basketball League! ___________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9th District Sub CBO: CP4 Peace, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, CAPS Contact:Oscar Contreras Contact Number:773-447-4106

McCormick Firday Nights

McCormick Elementary School 2712 S . Sawyer intersection of 28th and Sawyer, Chicago, IL

Description Here: Event is designed to create a safe space with residents in the immediate surroundings of the school. The event is to promote sports and play and other activities for a diverse group. Food is provided at the event in order to bring out community members. ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10th Sub...

McCormick Friday Nights

McCormick Elementary School 2712 S . Sawyer intersection of 28th and Sawyer, Chicago, IL

Description Here: Event is designed to create a safe space with residents in the immediate surroundings of the school. The event is to promote sports and play and other activities for a diverse group. Food is provided at the event in order to bring out community members. ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10th Sub...

INVC LIN Event

Austin Park Playground 5925 W Lake St, Chicago, IL

food, entertainment , PUB ED.____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: 15th District Contact: Sam Castro Contact Number: 630-710-0004

Baseball Game

Baseball games, food, and music. FREE FOR ALL!____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Community Policing, CDPH, CP4 Peace Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

Summer Softball

Summer Softball is designed to bring out community members of target ages to engage in softball and carnival activities. Food is provided at the event in order to bring out community members. ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10th Sub CBO: New Life Contact: Epi Diaz Contact Number: 773-412-0283

Canceled INVC LIN Event

Clark Park 4600 W Jackson W. Jackson, Chicago, IL

food, entertainment , PUB ED.____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: 25th District Contact: Sam Castro Contact Number: 630-710-0004

Kermes Block Party

Public space activitation. Free Food and Activities for all ages! Music, art, raffel, etc.____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: N/A Contact: Alma Roque Contact Number: 708-743-2412

Project Play

Public space activitation. 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

 

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