Graceland West Community Association

GWCA Yoga in Warner Park
2025-07-12 09:45 - 10:50, 2025-06-07 09:30 - 10:30 (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.

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!

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!

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.

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)

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.

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

Street Leaf Cleanup
2024-11-16 10:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | IL
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.

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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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!

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

SPOOKY TRIVIA NIGHT
2024-10-19 19:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
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)

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)

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

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.

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

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

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
2024-06-15 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.

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

Kid's Pollinator Pathway Project
2024-05-05 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Bring your littles to participate in planting native pollinators and to learn about our local ecosystem.

Tools and gloves will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Earth Day Event
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | IL

Q1 Community Meeting
2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Quantum LEEP Academy, 1447 West Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Meet Our Hosts: Quantum LEEP Academy Founder Lorell Marin will share insights about the school and their mission.

Special Guest: We’re thrilled to welcome Heather Way Kitzes the Chicago Cubs Director of Community and Government Affairs! She’ll share her experiences, vision and how we can collaborate to make our neighborhood even more vibrant. Let’s explore how we can team up with the Cubs to strengthen our ties with the organization.

Additional meeting topics:

GWCA budget vote: Have your say in our organization’s financial future.

Semi-Annual Council Election: We’re actively seeking passionate individuals to run for council positions! If you’re enthusiastic about the community, step up and make a difference.

Garden Walk Sign-Up: Get ready for our most beautiful event! Sign up to show your garden.

Plant Sale Kickoff: Bring your green thumb and learn about the plant sale we are supporting.

19th District Council Monthly Meeting
2024-02-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Uptown Church, 1134 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Next Gen GWCA Bowling Party
2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Timber Lanes, 1851 W Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
Saturday, January 20 // 2-4 pm // Timber Lanes (1851 W Irving Park)Beat the winter blues and give your kids a change of scenery at this get-together for Graceland West kids and their families! GWCA will be taking over Timber Lanes Bowling Alley on January 20, from 2-4 pm. We’ll have light snacks for the kiddos but, parents, note that the bar at Timber Lanes is cash only. Cost of attendance: $30 per family (up to 5 people)

19th Police District Council
2023-12-18 18:30 (America/New_York) | Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4300 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, Illinois, United States
RSVP to our last District Council Meeting of the yearJoin us for our last monthly District Council meeting of the year! Representatives from the Chicago Office of the Inspector General will present on their office’s public safety dashboards, which provide useful and up-to-date information on the Chicago Police Department and public safety in Chicago. Here are the details:Monday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m.Pilgrim Lutheran Church4300 N. Winchester Ave.

GWCA Meeting and Holiday Social - 4th Quarter 2023
2023-12-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Port and Park, 4000 N Southport Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
You’re invited to our 4th Qtr. GWCA Community Meeting and Holiday Social.

The event will take place at Port & Park Bar & Bistro at 4000 N Southport, in their bar area. We will have complimentary appetizers and one complimentary beverage off the happy hour menu for GWCA members.

Lake View High School Local School Council Meeting
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lake View High School, 4015 North Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
LSC Meeting – Main Calendar – Lake View High School (lakeviewhs.com)
