• ALSO Back to School Event

    Ohio and Harding Park 601 N. Harding Ave, Chicago, Illinois

    Join us in Humboldt Park for a free back to school event! Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, games, bouncy house, face painting, activities, free resources, free bookbags and more! Neighborhood: Humboldt ParkPolice District: 11th DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Terry GageContact Number: 773-499-4252

  • INVC LIN/TILTON PARK

    food, entertainment , PUB ED.____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: 25th District Contact: Sam Castro Contact Number: 630-710-0004

  • Project HOOD Resource Festival

    Drexel Playground/Park 6300 S. Drexel

    Project H.O.OD. Is thrilled to present the second Resource Festival, a transformative event aimed at improving living conditions and creating awareness of our comprehensive services designed to positively impact the residents of the Woodlawn community. This festival will bring crucial information to the doorsteps of our target population. Feature individual booths from each department at...

  • ALSO Block Party

    Central Park and Pierce N. Central Park Ave and W. Pierce Ave, Chicago, Illinois

    Join us in Humboldt Park for a free outdoor game night and block party! Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments and games, bouncy house, face painting free resources and more! Neighborhood: Humboldt ParkPolice District: 14th DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Rolando OteroContact Number: 773-302-2758

  • Light In The Night In Partnership with Open Books & Vendors

    Douglass & Central Park (Front of Stone Temple) 3622 W. Douglass, Chicago, Illinois

    There will be Fun, Food Bounce House & other fun games and Basketball. Neighborhood: North Lawndale Police District: 10th District Sub CBO: Open Books, Contact: Dewayne Morehead Contact Number: 1-630-805-1487

  • INVC LIN/WEBSTER

    Webster Elementary 4055 W Arthington, Chicago, IL

    food, entertainment , PUB ED.____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: 25th District Contact: Sam Castro Contact Number: 630-710-0004

  • [CANCELED] Playstreets

    Street Block 54th & Laflin, Chicago, Illinois

    Free for all: Zumba Class, Healthy Food, Raffle Prizes, Fun Activities, and Community Resources. ____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, Chicago Department of Public Health, Community Policing Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

  • Summer Softball

    Pitrowski Park 4247 W 31st St,, Chicago, IL

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

  • [CANCELED] Project Play

    Public space activitation. Free Food and Activities for all ages! Music, sports, zumba, art, loteria, etc.____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David Serrano Contact Number: 773-943-9988

  • Canceled INVC LIN/WEBSTER

    Webster Elementary 4055 W Arthington, Chicago, IL

    food, entertainment , PUB ED.____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: 25th District Contact: Sam Castro Contact Number: 630-710-0004

  • Canceled Light In The Night In Partnership with Hoops And Playstreets

    Shed Park 3669 W. 23rd St., Chicago, IL

    There will be Fun, Food Bounce House & other fun games and Basketball. Neighborhood: North Lawndale Police District: 10th District Sub CBO: Open Books, Contact: Dewayne Morehead Contact Number: 1-630-805-1487

 

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