• ALSO Walk For Peace

    Humboldt Park Boathouse 1301 North Humboldt Drive, Chicago, IL

    Join us in Humboldt Park for a walk for a peace in the Community. Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, games, activities, resources and more! Neighborhood: Humboldt ParkPolice...

  • Memorial Day Canvassing

    SWOP's CP4P Office 2631 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois

    SWOP-CP4P will be organizing a mass canvassing action in Chicago Lawn for Memorial Day weekend. This event will be a collaboration between local partners. There will be food and beverages...

  • WGF Light in the event

    Clark Park 4600 W Jackson, Chicago, IL

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FUN, AND MORE Neighborhood: WEST GARFIELD PARKPolice District: 11TH DistrictSub CBO: Contact: NEKENYA HARDYContact Number: 312-270-4913

  • Think Outside Da Block Presents: Bless Da Block Say it Witcha CHESS Edition

    S. Ada St. 6800 S Ada St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    A community chess game is a shared, welcoming experience where participants gather to play, learn, and enjoy chess in a relaxed setting—encouraging critical thinking, friendly interaction, and community connection. Neighborhood:...

  • WGF Light in the event

    Springfield & Flournoy Springfield & Flournoy, Chicago, Illinois

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FUN, AND MORE Neighborhood: WEST GARFIELD PARKPolice District: 11TH DistrictSub CBO: Contact: NEKENYA HARDYContact Number: 312-270-4913

  • LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Madison & Mason S Mason Ave & W Madison St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING AND MORE Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Nekenya HardyContact Number: 312-270-4913

  • Claretian Associates – Light In The Night

    Orville T Bright School 10740 S Calhoun Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Resource Table, Food, Games, Music, Toy giveawaySouth ShorePolice District: 3rdSub CBO: Contact: James SimsContact Number: 773-734-9181 ext. 2060"

  • WGF Light in the event

    Polk & Springfield Polk & Springfield, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FUN, AND MORE Neighborhood: WEST GARFIELD PARKPolice District: 11TH DistrictSub CBO: Contact: NEKENYA HARDYContact Number: 312-270-4913

  • LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Madison & Mason S Mason Ave & W Madison St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING AND MORE Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Nekenya HardyContact Number: 312-270-4913

  • EVENT CANCELED- Healing in the Hood: Auburn Gresham Wellness Kickoff

    S. Damen 7901 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Kick off the summer with us right in the neighborhood. Come through for free health screenings, mental health resources, movement activities, and real talk about what wellness looks like on...

  • Neighborhood Sports Little Village Soccer League

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

    Public space activitation. Music, sports, free food for all ages.____________________ Neighborhood: Little VillagePolice District: 10 DistrictSub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David SerranoContact Number: 773-943-9997

  • Neighborhood Sports Little Village Soccer League

    Gary/Ortiz school campus 3000 S Lawndale, 60623, Chicago IL, Chicago, IL

    Public space activation. Music, sports, and free food for all ages.____________________ Neighborhood: Little VillagePolice District: 10 DistrictSub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David SerranoContact Number: 773-943-9996

 

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