Zoning Review for 4116 North Clark St
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lakeview Taproom, 1426 Irving Park Rd., #1, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
Presentation regarding zoning change for 7-Eleven property – Graceland West Community Association

Yoga in the Park
2024-06-15 09:50 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Graceland West Community Association Hosts YOGA IN THE PARKWeather Permitting

Open to all Graceland West residents over 18 years

Bring your own mat or throw rug. Be ready to chill outin Warner Park.

This is a free event.

Q2 Community Meeting - Summer Solstice and Environmental Meeting
2024-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
SUMMER SOLSTICE ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY MEETINGThursday, June 20, 6:30 – 8 pmWarner Park & Gardens, 1444 W WarnerJudy Pollock, President of Chicago Birding Alliance (former Chicago Audubon) will return by neighborhood request and share information on local and migrating birds and their needs.Neighbors Ben and Sarah Conley are certified TreeKeepers, who will provide support information on habitat for birds and tree care.Neighborhood updates, Garden Walk sign-up, semi-annual Council election.Summer Solstice Potluck, bring a finger food app, main or dessert to share. BYO beverages, compostable plates and reusable utensils.

Yoga in the Park
2024-07-13 09:30 - 10:35 (America/New_York) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States

42nd Annual Graceland West Garden Walk
2024-07-28 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Photo credit: @teddiburgessphotography

Graceland West Neighborhood Fest
2024-09-14 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 4100 N Greenview, 4100 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
44th Annual Graceland West Neighborhood Fest, Our neighborhood Fest for all ages, since 1979.

Saturday, September 14, 3-8.

4100 block of Greenview.

Q3 Community Meeting
2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

Yappy Hour
2024-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Sit Social, 3221 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois, 60657, United States
YAPPY HOUR

Saturday, October 5 // 12:00-2:00 pm // Sit Social (3221 N Clark)Graceland West dog owners, this one’s for you! Lakeview dog groomer and dog daycare will be hosting a happy hour on their patio and indoor space. Check out their services including grooming, dog wash, dog training and barkery while you mingle with neighborhood pups and their owners!Cost of attendance: $15 per individual (all ages)

SPOOKY TRIVIA NIGHT
2024-10-19 19:00 (America/Chicago)
October 19 // 7:00 pm // Maxwell-Hutchinson House (Greenview)

Halloween + trivia + Chicago/neighborhood history: what could be better? Join us for this (adults-only) spooky trivia night at the Maxwell-Hutchinson house! Hang out with your neighbors while you drink, nosh, and show off your wits!Cost of attendance: $50 per individual(adults only)

19th District Council Monthly Meeting
2024-10-23 18:30 (America/Chicago)

Graceland West Halloween Party 2024
2024-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
🎃 Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024🎃 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM🎃 Location: Warner Park

Join us for the annual Graceland West Halloween Party! This fun-filled event is perfect for families and kids of all ages, with a spooky lineup of activities, including:

Costume Contest (New for 2024!)

Pinata (New for 2024!)

Scavenger Hunt (New for 2024!)

Pin the Stem on the Pumpkin

Pumpkin Decorating

Mummy Races

Spider Maze

Create Your Own Candy Apples

Volunteers Needed! If you’d like to help set up, manage an activity, or assist with clean-up, please contact us at info@gracelandwest.org.

Bring your best costume, lots of energy, and be ready for a spooktacular time!

Pumpkin Smash at Lake View High School
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake View High School, 4015 North Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
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Street Leaf Cleanup
2024-11-16 10:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 (America/New_York)
GWCA’s largest annual volunteer event

Street & Crosswalk Leaf Cleanup Launch: Saturday, November 16, 10 AM to noon at three Greenview intersections: Belle Plaine, Berteau & CullomBring: a rake and something to scoop leaves into bags (small shovel, leaf scoop, dustpan). Put bagged street leaves on parkway.Why do we do this? Our 47th Ward 4th and final scheduled street sweeping was in early October. All our leaves now fall after that last sweeping. To reduce stormwater and snow-melt flooding, we need to get all street leaves up. This effort also reduces falls by making crosswalks and streets less slick for pedestrians. And we’re not shoveling heavy street leaves with snow in the winter.Nov 16 doesn’t work for me: No problem. Our Street Leaf Cleanup is Nov 16 through 24. Clean up your street, crosswalk and sidewalk leaves anytime through Sunday November 24. Leave these bagged leaves on your parkway. Ben will inventory them early on Nov 25 and Streets and Sanitation will have a special pick-up for us after Nov 24.Then continue to keep street, sidewalk and crosswalk leaves raked and bagged. Call 311 for a pick-upWhat about yard leaves? Fall leaves are home to butterfly and lightening bug larvae and more. Leaving a good coating of leaves provides protection for Spring beneficial insects. Then wait until May 1st or 10th for Spring Garden and yard cleanup and for mowing and never use pesticide.

CANCELLED Q4 Community Meeting
2024-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

LVHS German Market
2025-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake View High School, 4015 North Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
German MarketDownload

This festive market will feature handmade crafts and delicious treats, all available for purchase at this cash-only event. Every dollar raised will help fund a life-changing opportunity for 8 Lake View High School students as they prepare to embark on a Cultural Exchange Program in Germany, starting in less than two months.

NEXT GEN BOWLING PARTY
2025-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Timber Lanes, 1851 W Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
Saturday, January 25 // 3:00-5:00 pm // Timber Lanes (1851 W Irving Park)

Last year’s inaugural family bowling party was such a success, we’ve brought it back! Beat the winter blues and give your kids a change of scenery at this get-together for Graceland West families! GWCA will be taking over Timber Lanes on January 25. We’ll have snacks and juice boxes for the kiddos, and the Timber Lanes bar (cash only!) will be open for parents.Cost of attendance: $50 per family (up to 5 family members)

Q1 2025 Community Meeting - Featuring Jensen Allen from Graceland Cemetery
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Chicago) | Quantum LEEP Academy, 1447 West Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us for our next GWCA Quarterly Meeting on March 13th!

We’re excited to welcome special guest Jensen Allen from Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum, who will share insights and stories about Graceland’s past, present and future in our community.

Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

We’ll be welcomed by our gracious host Lorell Marin from Quantum LEEP Academy.

Executive Director of Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum, Jensen Allen will be our main guest.

We’ll also be joined by Seth Boustead, Executive Director, Access Contemporary Music who will update us on the renovation of the former 7-Eleven.

Alderwoman Clay from the 46th Ward will join us virtually. The portion of Graceland West between Southport, Clark and Irving Park is in the 46th Ward.

Finally, we’ll approve the budget for this year and have council elections.

Earth Week Celebration of Cycling – Bike Donation/Swap, Obstacle Course, Bike Decorating & Bike Parade
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Lake View High School, 4015 North Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
Celebrate Earth Week by giving bikes a second life! Join us for a community cycling event focused on sustainability and fun.

♻️ Bike & Bike Parts Swap & Donation – Give unused bikes and parts a new home with The Recyclery🚴 Kids’ Obstacle Course – Hosted by Pedalheads to help young riders gain confidence🎨 Bike Decoration Station – Mike your bike parade-ready. Join students and staff from Quantum LEEP Academy in giving your wheels a new look!🎉 Bike Parade – A fun, all-ages ride through the neighborhood to celebrate cycling as a green way to get around

Whether you’re looking to donate, swap, or just ride, this event is a great way to support sustainability and connect with fellow cyclists. All ages welcome!

2025 GWCA Kids Pollinator Project
2025-06-01 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Join us for the annual Kids Pollinator Project at Warner Park! This hands-on event teaches kids about the vital role of pollinators while engaging them in fun, educational activities. Explore the pollinator pathway, plant flowers, and help create a thriving habitat for bees, butterflies, and more. Perfect for families and kids of all ages!

Bring your enthusiasm and love for nature—we’ll provide the rest!

GWCA Yoga in Warner Park
2025-06-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-12 09:45 - 10:50, 2025-09-06 09:45 - 10:50 (America/Chicago) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Start your day with serenity and movement at Yoga in the Park! Join us for a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session led by a local instructor. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, this class is perfect for all levels. Stretch, breathe, and soak in the beauty of Warner Park while connecting with your community.

Bring your own yoga mat/towel/blanket and water.

Q2 2025 Community Meeting + Potluck
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
This season’s meeting includes:

Our Annual Environmental Program with guest speaker Olivia Reda from Alliance for the Great LakesA discussion on green roofing with Kevin Serena of EXO Building Solutions

Election of new GWCA Council members

Exciting updates on garden walk planning, pollinator projects, and Earth Week ‘55 successes

Then stick around for the potluck! Bring a dish to share, your own drink + container, and reusable utensils.We need volunteers to help set up at 5:25 PM and clean up after the meeting.

This is a great chance to meet neighbors, get involved, and help shape our green, connected community.

19th District Council Meeting
2025-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Alcott Elementary School, 2625 N Orchard St, Chicago, Illinois, United States
RSVP here:19th Police District Council Monthly Meeting

43rd Annual Graceland West Garden Walk
2025-07-27 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for the 43rd annual Graceland West Garden Walk!

Sunday, July 27th, 20251-5pmPotluck to follow at 6pm (Warner Park and Gardens)

Sign up to show your garden or volunteer by clicking here to fill out the participant form. Please fill out as much of the form as you are able to today; you can come back to the survey to add additional details through mid-June.

The Graceland West Garden Walk welcomes gardens of all stripes and sizes. Through June we will work to create an initial participant list. We will follow up over the course of spring and summer with additional details.

Please contact the following for additional questions on the Graceland West Garden Walk:

Chad Rathmann at chad.rathmann@gmail.comLinda Brummer Welsh at LMBW5@comcast.net

Q3 2025 Community Meeting at ACM
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Chicago) | Access Contemporary Music, 4116 N Clark St., Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
The August 12 GWCA Community Meeting will be a special open house at the new home of Access Contemporary Music (ACM) at 4116 N. Clark, hosted by ACM’s Executive Director Seth Boustead. This is a unique opportunity to be among the first to see the transformed space and officially welcome ACM to the neighborhood. 46th Ward Alderwoman Angela Clay will also be in attendance to greet ACM and answer questions from 46th Ward residents. Additionally, GWCA members will vote on three council seats. Please join us to participate in this important community decision and give a warm welcome to ACM.

2025 Graceland West Neighborhood Fest
2025-09-13 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 4100 N Greenview, 4100 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
Join your neighbors for the annual Graceland West Neighborhood Fest, our largest fundraiser of the year! This year’s fest features an incredible lineup of activities and entertainment:

Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle, Euchre Tournament & Trivia Contests

Andy Head Comedic Juggler: 5:30 – 6:15 PM

Caricatures by Kenny Durkin: 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Access Contemporary Music Piano Performance: 4:30 – 5:00 PM

Five Squared Pizza: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Off Color Brewing Beer, Wine & Craft Cocktails

DJ Dan Larson, Carnival Games, Bounce House, and more!

Graceland West Halloween Party 2025
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
WHO: All Graceland West neighbors! WHAT: Annual Family Halloween Party WHEN: Saturday, October 25th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM WHERE: Warner Park and Gardens COST: FREE

Details & ActivitiesJoin us for two hours of fun, games, and treats. Get those costumes ready—we can’t wait to see them!

Spooky Games like our Ghost Sack Race and Mummy Wrap

Pumpkin Decorating Station

Candy & Treats: Including our famous Caramel Candy Apples!

Costume Contest (Prizes!)

And more!

Help Your Community!We are collecting non-perishable food items at the event to benefit those in need. Please bring a donation if you can!

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Pumpkin Smash at LVHS
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Everyone’s efforts have made this pumpkin smash location one of the largest smash and compost events in the city. Let’s double the tonnage this year! Saturday, November 8, 10 am – 2 pm at Lake View High School parking lot, Greenview entrance from Irving Park. Halloween celebrants are encouraged to wear their costumes one more time. Bring pumpkins and gourds. Remove stickers and candles first.

Q4 2025 Community Meeting
2025-11-13 19:00 - 19:55 (America/Chicago) | Access Contemporary Music, 4116 N Clark St., Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
We’re thrilled to welcome Marty Sandberg and Cristina Gallo, the principals of Via Chicago. They’ll be sharing insights on how preserving and reimagining our city’s historic buildings breathes new life into our neighborhoods. Learn how adaptive reuse connects our rich architectural legacy with a sustainable and vibrant future.

In addition to our guests, the meeting will include elections for council members. Council members typically serve 18 month terms. If you’re interested in serving on our council, please reach out to info@gracelandwest.org.
