Playstreets

STREET BLOCK 2300 W 50th St, 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

Back to School

Sherman Park 1301 West 52nd Street, Chicago, IL

Come out and join us for some fun back-to-school activities.____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Chicago Public Library Sherman Park Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

INVC LIN/GARFIELD PARK

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

Breakthrough/Violence Prevention Hub: Open House & Pop up

Violence Prevention HUB 214 N. Homan, Chicago, IL

Join Breakthrough Violence Prevention team at our open house. We will showcasing our new violence prevention hub meanwhile hosting a community pop-up for the community. A tour of the facility and departments will be present. Food and small actvities will be hosted outside. East Garfield ParkPolice District: 11th District Sub CBO:Contact: Danielle PetersonContact Number: 773-726-9659

Summer Softball

Pitrowski Park 4247 W 31st St,, Chicago, IL

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

Target Area “Kick It Off for Peace Community Kick Ball Game”

Ogden Park 6500 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

Target Area DevCorp presents "Kick It Out for Peace Community Kick Ball Game" You are invited to join us as we have a community game of Kick Ball and a day of fun with our community" There will be free food, games, Raffles & Gifts for communiy members throughout the event. ____________________ Neighborhood: East Englewood...

Kermes Block Party

New Life Office / Outdoor Block Party 4111 W. 28th Street, Chicago, IL

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

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

INVC LIN/GARFIELD PARK

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

Light In The Night in partnership with Hoops And Playstreets

Ymen 1241 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL

There will be Fun, Food Bounce House and Basketball with plenty of games for the kids. Neighborhood: North Lawndale Police District: 10th District Sub CBO: YMEN Contact: Dewayne Morehead Contact Number: 1-630-805-1487

Summer Softball

La Villita Park 2800 S. Sacramento, Chicago, IL

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

Target Area “Community Basketball Training for PEACE”

South Central Community Center 1021 E. 83rd St, Chicago, IL, United States

Target Area DevCorp presents "Community Basketball Training for PEACE" You are invited to join us as we have a community basketball skills/drill training for our community" There will be free food, games, Raffles & Gifts for communiy members throughout the event. ____________________ Neighborhood: Chatham Police District: 6th District Sub CBO: South Central Community Center, Nike...

 

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