• Target Area “Community Field Day for Peace”

    Ryan Harris Park 6781 S. Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL

    Target Area DevCorp presents "Community Field Day for Peace. You are invited to join us as we come together to enjoy a day of just pure fun & games for Peace. Raffles & Gifts for communiy members throughout the event. ____________________ Neighborhood: East Englewood Police District: 7th District Sub CBO: Chicago Park District, Alderman Stephanie...

  • Little Village KERMES AT KARLOV

    New Life Center Karlov office block 4111 W. 28th St., Chicago, IL

    An eveing of fun building connections and strengthing community bonds via a variety of games, crafts and delicious food, bouncy houses, music, water play and raffle prizes. ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Contact: Alma Roque Contact Number: 708-743-2412

  • Little Village 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

  • Cornell Park- End of Summer Event

    Cornell Park 1809 West 59th Street, Chicago, IL

    End of the summer event.____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: CPD Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

  • EVENT CANCELLED – LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Lafollette Park 1333 N.Laramie Ave, 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

  • Back to School Event

    New Eclispe Church 715 W 51st St, 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

    West Garfield Park Community 4600 W. Jackson, 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

  • Project HOOD College Trunk Party L.I.N.

    Project HOOD/New Beginnings Baptist Church 6620 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois

    College essentials for FREE, pillows, sheets, toiletries and more!! Food, Music,game truck!!Its a VIBE!!! Neighborhood: Police District: Sub CBO:Contact: Contact Number: 773-469-4604

  • Home Court

    Beidler Elementary 3151 W. Walnut, Chicago, IL

    Home Court is a summer series of basketball tournaments held every Friday in July. Home Court not only provides basketball tournaments for the youth in our community, but also a host of other summer activities in form of a block party for the community to enjoy. We will provide food, bouncy houses, outdoor games/activities, and...

  • Hoops’ Regional

    STREET BLOCK 2300 W 50th St, Chicago, IL

    Basketball games, 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

 

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