Back to School

Bishop Sheperd Little 5222 S. Halsted, 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...

Light In The Night in partnership with Open Books

There will be Fun, Food Game Truck, Games, & Bounce House. Neighborhood: North Lawndale Police District: 10th District Sub CBO: Open Books, Contact: Dewayne Morehead Contact Number: 1-630-805-1487

INVC LIN/TILTON PARK

Tilton Park 300 N. Lake, Chicago, IL

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

Breakthrough/Violence Prevention Pop-Up

Join Breakthrough is hosting a pop-up for the community in order to reduce violence in a high-risk location. We will be serving food and providing resources for the community. Neighborhood:...

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...

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 Event

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...

INVC LIN/TILTON PARK

Tilton Park 300 N. Lake, Chicago, IL

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

Target Area “Community Back to School Bash”

Ogden Park 6500 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

Target Area DevCorp presents "Community Back to the School" You are invited to join us as we have a community Back to School Bash as we prepare our youth to...

Davis Square Basketball Tournament

Davis Square Park 4430 South Marshall Avenue, Chicago, IL

Monthly Basketball tournament at the park. FREE FOR ALL!____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: HOPE Culture Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

A Night of Arts

Starr Ellen Gates Park 2306 W. Maypole, Chicago, IL

It's a Night of Arts at Starr Ellen Gates Park. Join us for free, food and fun for all ages. Community participants can partake in a day of fun arts...

 

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