Thank you to everyone who joined us for a special community meeting this week at the new home of Access Contemporary Music (ACM). It was great to see so many of you officially welcome our new neighbor.
The former 7-Eleven at 4116 N. Clark has been transformed into an inviting space, and we’re excited for its official opening. During the evening, we learned from ACM’s Executive Director, Seth Boustead, that the location will be called “The CheckOut,” a clever nod to its history. He also shared plans to host two evening events per week and a desire to partner with other organizations to use the space, such as a local church. Seth also treated us to a wonderful piano performance!
Read more about The CheckOut here: From Slurpees to Shostakovich, an abandoned 7-Eleven becomes a home for classical music – WBEZ Chicago
Stay up to date with The CheckOut’s events and sign up for lessons on their website: https://thecheckout.org/. The official opening is Friday, September 12.
We were also honored to have 46th Ward Alderwoman Angela Clay in attendance. She shared some important updates, including that funding is available for 100% city-funded sidewalk replacements in her ward—so if you’re in the 46th Ward, be sure to contact her office to make a request.
During the meeting, GWCA members reelected Colin, Matthew, and Janice to the Council for terms running through December 31, 2026. Congratulations to our dedicated leadership.
We Need Your Input
To help us plan for the future, we have launched a new survey to gather your ideas and find out where you’d like to volunteer. Your feedback is crucial for shaping our community’s future.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. You can access it by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below:
Thank you again for your continued support. We hope to see you at our next event!
