Graceland West Community Association

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)

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)

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)

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)

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, 2023-10-26 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)

GWCA Volunteer Street Leaf Cleanup
2023-11-11 09:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00 (America/New_York)
GWCA 11th Annual Street and Crosswalk Leaf Clean-up. Launch is Saturday, Nov 11 at 9 am. Meet at Greenview and Belle Plaine, Berteau or Cullom. Can’t help then. Clean street leaves and place bagged leaves on the nearest parkway from Nov 11 through Nov 19. Streets and Sanitation will do a special pick up for us after Nov 19.

Beat Meeting 1912
2023-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Chase Park, 4701 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States
CAPS Meeting where the community and the police come together to discuss crime and concerns in their beat.

Pumpkin Smash
2023-11-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Coonley Elementary School
SMASH and COMPOST your pumpkins and gourds. Can Coonley beat the record of 1,000+ pumpkins and gourds in 2021 at LVHS? Please remove plastic decorations.

Gals of GWCA Get Together
2023-11-03 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Long Room, 1612 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
Friday, November 3 // 6 pm // The Long Room (1612 W Irving Park)Get to know your Graceland West neighbors during an evening at the Long Room. Cost of attendance: $15 per individual

Children's Halloween Party
2023-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
The 2023 Graceland West Halloween party will take place on Saturday October 28th from 11:00 to 1:00. Bring your costumed little ones and be ready for pumpkin decorating, make your own candy apples, mummy and ghost races, pin the stem on the pumpkin and other games…oh yea, and lots of candy and other treats!

19th Police District Council
2023-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1218 W. Addison St, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
We, like you, have been deeply troubled by the recent uptick in violent robberies in our area and throughout Chicago. What resources are available to help you stay safe? That’s what we’ll cover in our next District Council meeting, this Tuesday, October 24, at 6:30pm.

We’ll review safety tips to increase your personal security. We’ll hear directly from the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) about when and how to make an effective 911 call, and other safety resources available to you through 311. And we’ll welcome public safety staffers from aldermanic offices in our area to learn what public safety issues your alderperson can help address.

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In addition, we’ll observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month by welcoming a representative from Apna Ghar, a provider for victims of domestic violence based right here in the 19th Police District. We’ll learn about the prevalence of domestic violence, Apna Ghar’s programming, and other resources for those facing domestic or gender-based violence.We look forward to seeing you there.

—Maurilio, Jenny, and Sam

19th District Council Members

Lake View High School Halloween Concert
2023-10-24 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Lake View High School, 4015 North Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States

Guys of GWCA Get Together
2023-10-13 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Long Room, 1612 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
GUYS OF GWCA GET-TOGETHER

Friday, October 13 // 6 pm // The Long Room (1612 W Irving Park)Get to know your Graceland West neighbors during an evening at the Long Room. Cost of attendance: $15 per individual

CANCELED - Quarterly GWCA Meeting - 3rd Quarter 2023
2023-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Our Q3 meeting has been cancelled.
