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SUMMARY:Back of the Yards PlayStreets: It's Fun! It's Fitness! It's Zumba!
DESCRIPTION:See you at 56th and Campbell for this healthy event. \nWe are showing healthy alternatives to families in community. With free healthy food and Family Zumba lesson. FREE FOR ALL!___________Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9th DistrictSub CBO: CP4 Peace\, CAPS\, \nContact:Oscar Contreras/Jorge CardosoContact Number:773-447-4106
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/playstreets-its-fun-its-fitness-its-zumba-6/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T161145Z
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UID:22445-1787155200-1787155200@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:INVC- LIGHT IN THE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:FOOD\, GAMES\, MUSIC\, FACE PAINTING AND MORE\n____________________ \nNeighborhood: Austin\nPolice District: [CPD 15th] District\nSub CBO: [name of non-CP4P partner organization name here. Leave blank\, if not applicable] \nContact: [Nekenya Hardy\nContact Number: 312-270-4913
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/invc-light-in-the-night-22/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T140000
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SUMMARY:Think Outside Da Block x Earle Stem presents: Beyond Da Bell Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Da Bell: Back to School Event is a free\, family-friendly community event at Earle STEM Academy designed to help students and families prepare for a successful school year. The event will feature school supply giveaways\, food\, entertainment\, community resources\, and activities for youth\, while providing families with opportunities to connect with local organizations and support services in a fun\, welcoming\, and engaging environment.\nNeighborhood:West Englewood\nPolice Station:7th District\nSub CNO:N/A\nContact:312-Cameisha Jackson\nContct Number:312-244-0442
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/think-outside-da-block-x-earle-stem-presents-beyond-da-bell-block-party/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260805T235709Z
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UID:22586-1787238000-1787250600@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Back of the Yards PlayStreets: It's Fun! It's Fitness! It's Zumba!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 1548 W 48th Street for this fun healthy event. \nWhere we show healthy alternatives to families in community. With free healthy food and Family Zumba lesson. FREE FOR ALL!___________Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9th DistrictSub CBO: CP4 Peace\, CAPS\, \nContact:Oscar Contreras/Jorge CardosoContact Number:773-447-4106
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/playstreets-its-fun-its-fitness-its-zumba-7/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T160000
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UID:22446-1787241600-1787241600@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:INVC- LIGHT IN THE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:FOOD\, GAMES\, MUSIC\, FACE PAINTING AND MORE\n____________________ \nNeighborhood: Austin\nPolice District: [CPD 15th] District\nSub CBO: [name of non-CP4P partner organization name here. Leave blank\, if not applicable] \nContact: [Nekenya Hardy\nContact Number: 312-270-4913
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/invc-light-in-the-night-23/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260806T000023Z
CREATED:20260805T231606Z
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UID:22587-1787324400-1787335200@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Back of the Yards End of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Meet you at 48th and Bishop for Free games\, Food & Activities! FREE FOR ALL!___________Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9th DistrictSub CBO: CP4 Peace\, CAPS\, \nContact:Oscar Contreras/Jorge CardosoContact Number:773-447-4106
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/end-of-summer-4/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154653Z
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SUMMARY:Breakthrough Home Court+
DESCRIPTION:Breakthrough is hosting their annual summer series called “Home Court” in collaboration with Youth Guidance. We will have a special school supply giveaway for Back to School. Families will be able to enjoy free food\, music and inflatables. \nNeighborhood: East Garfield Park\nPolice District: 11th District\nSub CBO:  \nContact: Danielle Peterson\nContact Number: 773-726-9659
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/breakthrough-home-court-13/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T173000
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UID:22475-1787333400-1787342400@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Think Outside Da Block Presents: Bike Outside Da Block
DESCRIPTION:Bike Outside Da Block is a community-focused bike tour designed to connect residents of the Greater Englewood neighborhood with essential resources while promoting health\, wellness\, and meaningful community engagement. Participants will ride through Englewood\, stopping at designated resource locations where they can receive helpful information\, access community services\, and build relationships with local organizations in a welcoming and supportive environment. The event encourages active living\, neighborhood exploration\, and increased awareness of programs and services that strengthen the community.\nNeighborhood: Englewood\nPolice District:7th District\nContact:Cameisha Jackson\nContact Number: 312-244-0442
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/think-outside-da-block-presents-bike-outside-da-block-2/
LOCATION:6717 S Ashland\, Chicago\, 60636
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T150000
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SUMMARY:Back of the Yards Community Working Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 43rd and Bishop for Free games\, Food & Activities! FREE FOR ALL!___________Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9th DistrictSub CBO: CP4 Peace\, CAPS\, \nContact:Oscar Contreras/Jorge CardosoContact Number:773-447-4106
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/community-working-together/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T160000
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SUMMARY:INVC- LIGHT IN THE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:FOOD\, GAMES\, MUSIC\, FACE PAINTING AND MORE\n____________________ \nNeighborhood: Austin\nPolice District: [CPD 15th] District\nSub CBO: [name of non-CP4P partner organization name here. Leave blank\, if not applicable] \nContact: [Nekenya Hardy\nContact Number: 312-270-4913
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/invc-light-in-the-night-24/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260807T172333Z
CREATED:20260804T134817Z
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UID:22491-1787760000-1787770800@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Public Equity-Rise in Avalon Park: Southside Sweats Community Wellness Night
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with Southside Sweats for a group fitness session at Avalon Park\, bringing a night of movement and community wellness to the neighborhood. Claim one of 30 spots in the session\, then tap into free wellness resources\, mental health support\, and space to connect with the people around you. We are activating the park the best way we know how\, by getting people moving together and turning a shared space into a place of healing and community.\n____________________ \nNeighborhood: Chatham\nPolice District: 6th District\nSub CBO: Southside Sweats \nContact: Tony Woods\nContact Number: (312) 202-2015
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/rise-in-avalon-park-southside-sweats-community-wellness-night/
LOCATION:Avalon Park\, 1215 E 83rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T161149Z
CREATED:20260803T161149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T161149Z
UID:22448-1787846400-1787846400@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:INVC- LIGHT IN THE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:FOOD\, GAMES\, MUSIC\, FACE PAINTING AND MORE\n____________________ \nNeighborhood: Austin\nPolice District: [CPD 15th] District\nSub CBO: [name of non-CP4P partner organization name here. Leave blank\, if not applicable] \nContact: [Nekenya Hardy\nContact Number: 312-270-4913
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/invc-light-in-the-night-25/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T154344Z
CREATED:20260805T154344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T154344Z
UID:22546-1787929200-1787943600@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:UCAN- Light In The Night in partnership with local vendors & community
DESCRIPTION:There will be Fun & Food and Basketball \nNeighborhood: North Lawndale\nPolice District: 10th District\nSub CBO: Open Books\,  \nContact: Dewayne Morehead\nContact Number: 1-630-805-1487
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/ucan-light-in-the-night-in-partnership-with-local-vendors-community/
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260807T172205Z
CREATED:20260804T134819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T172205Z
UID:22492-1787932800-1787943600@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Public Equity- Halsted Hoops and Healing: Auburn Gresham Summer Wellness Block
DESCRIPTION:We are closing out the summer by rolling the basketball trailer onto 7900 S Halsted for one more block of hoops and healing. Play a game\, connect with free health resources and mental health support\, and celebrate a season of showing up for the neighborhood. Activating this stretch of Halsted is about leaving the community with something that lasts past the summer\, a reminder that wellness lives right here on the block.\n____________________ \nNeighborhood: Auburn Gresham\nPolice District: 6th District\nSub CBO: Redwell \nContact: Tony Woods\nContact Number: (312) 202-2015
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/halsted-hoops-and-healing-auburn-gresham-summer-wellness-block/
LOCATION:7900 S Halsted\, 7900 S Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260807T170310Z
CREATED:20260804T134201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T170310Z
UID:22477-1787932800-1787947200@metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Think Outside Da Block Presents: Bless Da Block Phavor Friday Edition
DESCRIPTION:Bless Da block Activation is a community-focused outreach event designed to connect residents of the Greater Englewood neighborhood with essential resources while fostering meaningful engagement. Food will be distributed\, helpful information will be shared\, and there will be opportunities to build relationships with community members in a welcoming and supportive environment. Neighborhood: Englewood\, Police District: 7th District\, Sub CNO: N/A\, Contact: Cameisha Jackson\, Contact Number: 773-766-1616
URL:https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/event/think-outside-da-block-presents-bless-da-block-phavor-friday-edition-2/
LOCATION:66th & Hermitage\, S Hermitage Ave & W 66th St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60636\, United States
CATEGORIES:Light in the Night
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