• Summer Soccer

    Little Village Academy 2620 S. Lawndale Chicago, IL 60623, Chicago, IL

    Copa La Villita is designed to bring out community members of target ages to engage in sports every Tuesday. Food and drinks are provided at the event.____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10th Sub CBO: New Life Contact: Epi Diaz Contact Number: 773-412-0283

  • Sawyer Block Party

    Sawyer Elementary 5247 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago, IL

    This will be SWOP's fourth game of the year for our Hoop, Don't Shoot event series. It will be held during our annual Sawyer Block Party Fest. It is a collaboration between SWOP, Sawyer Elementary, SGA, and local businesses. We will have music, free food, basketball games, bouncy houses, live art and workshops,raffles, entertainment and...

  • Back to School Event

    Sherman Park Library 5440 S Racine, Chicago, IL

    Food, school supply giveaway, and medical services provided. ____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: CPD Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

  • WGF Light in the event

    Mason Park 4200 W. Maypole Ave., Chicago, IL

    FOOD,GAMES,MUSIC,GAME TRUCK,FUN AND MORE____________________ Neighborhood:WEST GARFIELD PARK Police District: 11TH District Sub CBO: Contact: NEKENYA HARDY Contact Number:312-270-4913

  • Target Area “Back 2 School Celebration”

    Open Lot on 63rd & May St Corner of 63rd & S. May St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Target Area DevCorp presents "Back 2 Celebration. You are invited to join us as we come together to celebrate & prepare our youth for their return to school. Raffles & Gifts for community members throughout the event. ____________________ Neighborhood: East EnglewoodPolice District: 7th DistrictSub CBO: Chicago Park District, Alderman Stephanie Moore, 7th District PD, Back...

  • 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, art, loteria, etc.____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David Serrano Contact Number: 773-943-9988

  • “Back to School Backpack Giveaway”

    School supplies giveaway, food, music, and sports activities to celebrate Back to School.____________________ Neighborhood: Brighton Park West Police District: 9th District Sub CBO: Contact: Aaron Rivas Contact Number: 847-415-7959

  • CANCELED – LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Hubbard Park 4942 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING AND MORE____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: District Sub CBO: Contact: [Nekenya Hardy Contact Number: 312-270-4913

  • Summer Softball

    Little Village Park 2800 S. Sacramento, Chicago, IL

    Little Village Summer Softball is designed to bring out community members of target ages to engage in sports and fun activities every Thursday. Food and drinks are provided at the event.____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10th Sub CBO: New Life Contact: Epi Diaz Contact Number: 773-412-0283

  • Playstreets

    STREET BLOCK 2300 W 50th St, Chicago, IL

    Fun activities, bounce house, community resources, food, and music. FREE FOR ALL!.____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: CPD Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

  • WGF Light in the event

    Mason Park 4200 W. Maypole Ave., Chicago, IL

    FOOD,GAMES,MUSIC,GAME TRUCK,FUN AND MORE____________________ Neighborhood:WEST GARFIELD PARK Police District: 11TH District Sub CBO: Contact: NEKENYA HARDY Contact Number:312-270-4913

  • Light In The Night in partnership with local vendors & community

    Lowden Homes 200 W. 95th St., Chicago, IL

    Light in the Night- There will be games, activities, bouncy house, entertainment and more. Neighborhood: RoselandPolice District: 5th District Sub CBO: Light in the Night Contact: Barbara Dixon Contact Number: 773.615.4846

 

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