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...

Back To School

Horan Park 3035 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL

It's a Back To School celebration at Huran Park. Join us for free, food and fun for all ages. Community participants can partake in a day of fun and a variety of competitive activities that will challenge skills as we enjoy the last bit of summer before our students go gack to school. There will...

INVC LIN/GARFIELD PARK

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

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

McCormick Friday Nights

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

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 CBO: New...

Light in the Night Community Festival–Street Outreach

Zocalo 1800 S. Paulina

Resource event with music, food and activities for the community. ____________________ Neighborhood: Pilsen Police District: 12 Sub CBO: Contact: Cuitlahuac Heredia Contact Number: 773-343-5717"

Breakthrough/Home Court

Beidler Elementary 3151 W. Walnut, Chicago, IL

Join Breakthrough for our annual summer basketball tournament and block party. We will have food, music, bouncy house, and other games and activities. If you are interested in playing in the tournament, please sign up using this link: https://btum.wufoo.com/forms/home-court- summer-2023-registration/ Neighborhood: East Garfield Park Police District: 11th District Sub CBO: Contact: Danielle Peterson Contact Number:...

BYNC Back to School

Cornell Square Park 1809 W. 50th., 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: Merdian Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

LIN-GPSWOP’s Hoop, Don’t Shoot- Game 8

St. Clare de Montefalco Parish 5443 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL

This will be SWOP's final Hoop, Don't Shoot-Game 8 which will be held at the St. Clare gym. We will speak of the importance of creating safe spaces, holding recreational activities, and youth centers and programs in the community. The Network will do arts & crafts. Residents and other community members will be able to...

 

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