• WGF Light in the event

    Garfield Park 300 N.Hamlin, 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”

    South Central Community Center 1021 E. 83rd St, Chicago, IL, 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 thier return to school. Raffles & Gifts for community members throughout the event. Neighborhood: ChathamPolice District: 6th DistrictSub CBO: 6th District PD, South Central Community Center, Chicago Park District, Back to...

  • 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! Senka Park

    Senka Park 5656 S St Louis Ave., Chicago, IL

    This will be SWOP's third game of the year for our Hoop, Don't Shoot summer events series. This will be a collaboration between SWOP, Circesteem, and other Gage Park community partners for a Back-to-School giveaway. We will have live music, food, basketball games and other engageful activities brought on by other partners. There will also...

  • Giving Back Community Love

    Hamline Elementary 48th and Justice, 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

  • Block Party

    NLC Courtyard 3900 W Hirsh, Chicago, Illinois

    Join us in Humboldt Park for a Block Party! Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, games, activities, resources and more! Neighborhood: Humboldt Park Police District: 11th District Sub CBO: Contact: Iony Johnson Contact Number: 773-235-5705

  • LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Austin Henry Park 5921 W. Lake.St, Chicago, IL

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC,BARBER & 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

  • CANCELED EVENT – TEST EVENT

    MPA 2100 S Morgan St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    This is a test event for training purposes

  • Back to School Wellness Fair

    Street/Corner The Block of 91st and Brandon, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Food, Music, Resource Table, Summer Treats______________South ChicagoPolice District: 4thSub CBO: Contact: James SimsContact Number: 773-791-0674

  • WGF Light in the event

    Garfield Park 300 N.Hamlin, 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

    Roseland Community (111th and State) 11100 S State St, Chicago, Illinois

    Light In The Night - There will be Fun, games, music, baebecue hot dogs and burgers, and resoureces. Neighborhood: Roseland Police District: 5th District Sub CBO: Light in the Night Contact: Barbara Dixon Contact Number: 773.615.4846

 

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