Support our local students and enjoy a morning of crafts, food, and community spirit!
Lake View High School is hosting a German Market Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the school’s cafeteria at 4015 N. Ashland Ave.
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.
Let’s rally together to support these young ambassadors and celebrate the incredible programs Lake View High School offers. Whether you’re stopping by for unique finds, tasty snacks, or just to show your support, your participation makes a big difference!
Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you at the market!
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.
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Lake View High School is hosting a car wash today, Saturday, September 28th, from 9 AM to 1 PM in their parking lot, to raise funds for the school’s aquatics program. Bring your car over, get it sparkling clean, and help support our local student athletes. All proceeds will go directly to the aquatics team. Your support makes a big splash in our community!
Location: Lake View High School Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We wanted to inform you that, unfortunately, our scheduled speaker from Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum, Jensen Allen, has fallen ill and will be unable to join us this evening. We wish Jensen a speedy recovery and hope to welcome them at a future event.
However, tonight’s meeting at Warner Park & Gardens will still take place at 6:00 PM as planned! We look forward to hearing from Friends of Lake View High School President Julia Van Vliet as they share the latest updates from LVHS during their 150th anniversary celebration.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you tonight!
Join Us for a Special Evening at Warner Park & Gardens!
This Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 PM, we’re excited to welcome you to our Quarterly Meeting in the beautiful surroundings of Warner Park & Gardens.
We’re honored to feature Jensen Allen from the Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum, who will share fascinating stories about the cemetery’s history, its distinguished occupants, and its significance as an arboretum.
We’ll also be joined by Paul Karafiol, Principal of Lake View High School, and Julia Van Vliet, President of Friends of Lake View High School, who will bring us the latest news as LVHS celebrates its 150th anniversary!
Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, this is a perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors and learn more about our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
You’ll be receiving the attached newsletter at your door this week. Visit gracelandwest.org for details on GWCA’s initiatives + updates & details on all these upcoming events. Save these dates and join us!
Events
YOGA IN THE PARK Saturday, June 15, 9:50 – 11:15 am Warner Park & Gardens, 1444 W Warner
The event is free and open to all Graceland West residents over 18 years old. Bring your own mat or rug. Weather permitting. Please RSVP to info@gracelandwest.org by June 14 and check gracelandwest.org for possible additional summer dates.
SUMMER SOLSTICE ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY MEETING Thursday, June 20, 6:30 – 8 pm Warner Park & Gardens, 1444 W Warner
Judy 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.
42ND ANNUAL GARDEN WALK Sunday, July 28, 1 – 5 pm Throughout neighborhood, start at Warner Park and Gardens, 1444 W Warner
Sign up by 7/15 at gracelandwest.org/garden-walk to show your apartment, condo, house, school or business garden of any size and type.
Printed and virtual maps and garden descriptions will be available. Information Tables to include Master Gardeners, TreeKeepers, Native Plant Pollinator Pathway and Stormwater Absorption Initiative and Pizzo Native Plant Landscape.
Invite family, friends, or neighbors to enjoy our neighborhood gardens with you.
LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL 150TH ANNIVERSARY Late Summer, Early Fall, Details shared when available Lake View High School, 4015 N Ashland
In 1873 the citizens of Lake View Township voted to establish a High School. Built on land donated by the Graceland Cemetery Company, Lake View High School was constructed at a cost of $16,000 and opened its doors to 73 students on May 4th, 1874.
After a massive fire nearly destroyed the entire building in 1885, Lake View reopened in 1886, with a new four-story addition.
In 1916 a new 5-story building was erected and in 1939 another section was added.
Today Lake View High School encompasses 77,000 SF and a full-city block. A $27 million renovation project was completed in 2018.
44th ANNUAL GRACELAND WEST NEIGHBORHOOD FEST Saturday, September 14, 3 – 8 pm 4100 block of Greenview between Belle Plaine & Warner
FALL COMMUNITY MEETING Thursday, September 26, 7 – 8:15pm See website and social updates for topic and location
CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY Saturday, October 26, 11am – 1pm Warner Park & Gardens, 1444 W Warner
11TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEER STREET LEAF CLEAN-UP November 16-24 Kickoff 11/16 at 10am at Greenview & Belle Plaine, Berteau & Cullum Reduce stormwater flooding and increase pedestrian safety.
WINTER COMMUNITY MEETING & HOLIDAY SOCIAL Thursday, December 5, 6 – 7:30pm See website and social updates for topic and location
News
Congratulations Lake View Class of 2024! Congratulations graduates on receiving over $1.9M in scholarships and acceptances to over 180 Universities. Lake View is home to over 1476 students grade 9-12. Lake View’s Core Belief is Honor…for self, school, and society. Ownership…of learning and leading. Mastery…of skills and growth. Education…for the future.
4116 North Clark Zoning Thank you Alders Pawar, Martin and Clay, the GWCA Council and neighbors for helping with the 5+ year vacancy at the former 7-11. We are told that the 7-11 lease ends in July 2024. On May 7th GWCA held an in-person Community Meeting and joined Alderwoman Clay’s on-line Presentation with potential tenant Seth Boustead, Executive Director of Access Contemporary Music. ACM wants to bring their fourth neighborhood site to Graceland West to teach music and hold recitals and small indoor concerts. GWCA Members voted 89% Yes, 11% No to change zoning from RS-3 to B3-1 if ACM is the tenant. Members voted 84% Yes, 16% No to allow ACM to sell alcohol during indoor music concerts if ACM becomes the tenant.
9 Ashland Bus Extension Alderman Martin has announced that the CTA 9 Ashland bus will be rerouted from its current turnaround on Clark north of Irving Park to continue north on Ashland to a new terminal at the Ravenswood Metra Station. The extended route will also provide direct connections to the Metra, #78 Montrose bus, and #81 Lawrence bus. Additional details are forthcoming.
Pollinator Habitat Donations + 3 New Sites Thanks to a $1,000 donation from Congressman Quigley and a matching $1,000 donation from neighbor Mark Signa, the GWCA Native Plant Pollinator Pathway and Stormwater Absorption Initiative established 3 new sites in May. Each will provide pollinator habitat and absorb more than 2,000 gallons of stormwater annually. All will be on our July 28 Garden Walk. Contact GWCA if you’d like to develop a corner parkway, or share information about your native plants, grasses, shrubs, trees, rain gardens, green roofs and green efforts.
Greenview and CuylerGreenview and CuylerSouthport and Warner
Cicada Photos Wanted Celebrate our 2024 double cicada brood emergence, the first in 221 years. Email photos to info@gracelandwest.org
Neighborhood History Sought Lake View High School was established in 1874, 150 years ago and neighborhood development began in the early 1890’s. GWCA’s September meeting will focus on our history. Please contact membership@gracelandwest.org if you have a property built before 1900 or if your family has information or photos dating from 1870-1970.
Fest Donations + Volunteers Sought Looking for individuals to help the day-of event in a variety of roles. Have a connection to a local business or a unique activity/experience you can donate to our silent auction? Please contact info@gracelandwest.org
Lake View High School celebrated the graduation of its class of 2024 over the weekend and it’s a very special year because LVHS is turning 150 years old. Stay tuned for more updates on Lake View High School’s 150th sesquicentennial anniversary (1874-2024).
We received a notice from Principal Karafiol that the Lake View High School turf field is finally being repaired this week. The repair involves removing the existing pellets and then replacing them with new ones and it is not safe for people to use the field during this week and could actually cause further damage to the field.
Please stay off the turf this week until the repair is complete.
All events can be found on our Calendar page which has a subscribe link at the bottom if you’d like to add our events to your preferred calendar app. Questions? Contact info@gracelandwest.org
