LIN-GPSWOP’s Hoop, Don’t Shoot- Game 7

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

This will be SWOP's Hoop, Don't Shoot-Game 7 at Gage Park again. We will be using the outdoor basketball court and the space near it to set up more sports...

INVC LIN/ CLARK PARK

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

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...

Back to School

New Eclipse Baptist Church 715 W. 51st., 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: New Eclipse Baptist Church Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number:...

Hoops in the Hood

Back of the Yards Neighborhood College Prep 2111 W 47th St, Chicago, IL

Weekly Basketball tournament with community teens .____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: LISC Chicago, State Farm Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

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...

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...

Light In The Night in partnership with Chicago Park District

Franklin Park 4320 W 15th St., Chicago, IL

There will be Fun, Basketball tournment,Food and games Art Making,book bag giveaway. Neighborhood: North Lawndale Police District: 10th District Sub CBO: Open Books, Stone Temple Church Contact: Dewayne Morehead Contact...

Light In The Night is in Partnership with community Organizations.

Herzel School 3711 W. Douglass, Chicago, IL

There will be Vendor, Food, Games and Bounce House & Game Truck & Basketball Neighborhood: North Lawndale Police District: 10th District Sub CBO: Open Books, Contact: Dewayne Morehead Contact Number:...

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,...

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...

INVC LIN/GARFIELD PARK

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

 

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