Graceland West Community Association
Join us tomorrow morning for our annual Halloween celebration! Bring the whole family out for games, treats, and community.
Quick Reminders for Tomorrow:
We can’t wait to see everyone in costume!
Get ready for a morning of festive fall fun! We are excited to invite you to this year’s Halloween event, filled with neighborhood-favorite activities and treats for the whole family.
While we look forward to seeing everyone in their best costumes, we are also gathering to support our local community. We will be collecting donations for Nourishing Hope to help stock their shelves for the fall and winter seasons.
A donation collection box will be located right at the entrance of the event. If you are able, please consider bringing non-perishable food items to drop off when you arrive (Most needed list). Your generosity directly impacts local families in need!
Bring your family, friends, and costumes! We look forward to seeing you there.
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and neighborhood detectives…scary sights, spooky skeletons, and festive decorations have popped up all across Graceland West…after a one-year hiatus, the Graceland West Halloween Scavenger Hunt is officially back for 2026!
Bring your completed scavenger hunt sheet to the GWCA Halloween Party at Warner Park!
Turn in your sheet during the party for a fun prize!
Grab your shoes, rally the family, and see how many scary sights you can spot. Happy hunting!
If you missed the session in August, you still have a chance to enjoy free Yoga in the Park this Sunday, September 27, from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Yoga in the Park is for all-levels and is the perfect way to move your body, soak up some fresh air, and connect with our community.
No pre-registration is required. Bring a friend, grab your favorite spot in the grass, and let’s move together!
What an incredible turnout for this year’s Graceland West Neighborhood Fest!
Despite Mother Nature throwing a few curveballs and forcing us to cut the bounce house, movie, and a few crafts, the spirit of Graceland West shone brighter than ever. Seeing so many neighbors bundle up in rain jackets, grab a drink, catch up under the tents, and support our community association made all the prep work completely worth it.
A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers, Sponsors, and Neighbors! Events of this scale take a massive team effort.
We love bringing our community together, but we need your help for our next big tradition!
Our annual GWCA Halloween Event is coming up fast, but we are currently in urgent need of volunteers to lead the event. Without neighbors stepping up to take the lead on planning and coordination, this beloved neighborhood tradition is at risk of not happening this year.
If you love Halloween and want to help create a fun, safe celebration for our neighborhood kids, please reach out to us right away at info@gracelandwest.org. Whether you can lead or join a planning committee, every bit of help counts!
Thank you again for an unforgettable Fest weekend. See you around the neighborhood!
While mother nature didn’t give us ideal weather today, the Graceland West Neighborhood Fest is officially moving forward TODAY!
Because so much of our programming is booked months in advance, a rain date isn’t possible for an event of this scale, and we aren’t letting a little unpredictable weather ruin our biggest fundraiser of the year.
Grab your rain jacket, toss an umbrella in your tote, and come on out to catch up with friends, enjoy food and drinks, and support our wonderful neighborhood!
We can’t wait to see everyone on Greenview this afternoon!
Warmly,
The Graceland West Neighborhood Fest Committee
Neighbors & Friends,
Get ready for our largest fundraising event of the year! All members, subscribers, neighbors, and friends are invited to celebrate our vibrant community at the annual Graceland West Neighborhood Fest.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come connect with your neighbors while supporting our community!
We look forward to seeing everyone out on Greenview this Saturday.
Thank you to everyone who lent a hand, stopped by to chat, or helped organize the August 25th neighborhood cleanup and community gathering. It’s events like these that make Graceland West such a great place to live.
A huge thank you to local high schooler Jay Gillman for organizing and leading the cleanup effort as part of his work with Cleanup Club Chicago!
We had 24 neighbors participate—including local kids, new neighbors, and even a friendly dog! The weather was perfect and the collective effort made a visible difference around Lake View High School and the surrounding blocks.
Afterward, we gathered at the northeast corner of LVHS for pizza, sodas, and good conversation. The location was great as several passing neighbors stopped by to say hello, check out what we were up to, and join in.
During our quick outdoor meeting, we officially re-elected Linda and Paul to the GWCA Council! Their terms run through December 31, 2027. Thank you, Linda and Paul, for your continued dedication to our community.
If you are interested in volunteering as part of the community association or have any questions about the organization, please reach out to info@gracelandwest.org.
Thanks to everyone who helped search for Oreo and return him to his family.
Save the date for our annual Neighborhood-wide Festival. Saturday September 19th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Tonight is the night! Join us for a quick cleanup around the neighborhood, followed by free pizza and a brief 3rd Quarter GWCA meeting in Warner Park.
Just bring yourself. We’ll have all the cleanup supplies ready for you.
Make a Difference in Our Neighborhood – Tuesday, August 25th!
Next week, we’re coming together for a neighborhood cleanup, and some well-deserved pizza.
Whether you have 15 minutes or can stay for the whole hour, your hands will help us make our neighborhood cleaner.
Why Come? It’s a fantastic way to get outdoors, meet your neighbors, support local youth leadership, and help keep our community looking its best, plus, free pizza on us!
We look forward to seeing you there!
