June 22, 2012

Alderman Osterman Launches Explore Edgewater!
Alderman Harry Osterman is launching Explore Edgewater this summer! Discover special buildings, businesses, or organizations that might be off the beaten path. We’ll be going to the lakefront, firehouses, churches and more. Click here for the flyer*. Let us know if you have any suggestions for places to explore, and we’ll add it to the list! *Subject to change

Parent Survey
Are you a parent of a 48th Ward Student? As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close, we’d like your feedback. Please take a few minutes to reflect on your school experience and fill out the following survey. We value your voice and need your input to make our neighborhood schools the top choice for families in our community. Click here to take the survey.  

Green Scene Chicago Hosts Summer Camp at Vedgewater
Green Scene is offering a free 6-week summer camp for kids ages 9-14. This camp is a dynamic integration of gardening and performing arts and it all takes place at the new Vedgewater Community Garden located at the corner of Broadway and Rosemont. Click here for more information and registration.

Construction Update
 

Glenwood Watermain Project

Progress to-date:
Main-line water main is approximately 98% complete as of Friday 6/15/12; First connection to existing water main, flushing, pressure testing, chlorination and sampling of new main are complete; Service transfers are in progress; Project is approximately 55% complete; Defective B-Box at #5217 repaired

Broadway Watermain Project
The contractor will be between Catalpa and Balmoral installing new water main. No parking signs will be removed from Bryn Mawr to Catalpa by the end of the day on Friday.
No parking signs (both sides of the street) have been posted from Catalpa to Balmoral, they are in effect only during working hours.

For Businesses

New Restaurant Start-Up Program
Over the course of the coming six months, Mayor Emanuel’s administration will implement additional reforms that will reduce the burden of inspections for all businesses while preserving health and public safety. The Mayor is helping our city create new jobs by eliminating much of the bureaucratic ’red tape’ and helping new business owners have a smooth start up process. Click here to read the mayor’s statement.

Farmer’s Markets

Edgewater Farmers Market
June 9th – October 13th, Saturdays 8am – 1pm 
Norwood and Broadway
Click here for more information

The Edgewater Market features farmers, experts, and artisans selling everything from produce, jams, and fresh bread to coffee, flowers, and hot sauce. The market will also feature live music as well as chamber and other area businesses. Check www.edgewater.org/farmersmarket for updates to see who will be featured each week.

2012 Vendors include True Nature Foods, Scheeringa Farms & Produce, Lehmans Orchard, KAP Farms, Highrise Baking Co., Earth First Farms, Stamper Cheese Company, Leroy’s Gourmet Flavored Ketchup, The Baked Escape, OMG Biscuits, Chamber member businesses

Andersonville Farmers Market
June 13th – October 17th 
Wednesdays 3 – 8pm
On Berwyn between Clark and Ashland
Click here for more information

The Andersonville farmers market features a diverse array of fresh produce, meats, cheese, and prepared goods, and takes place on Berwyn between Clark and Ashland every Wednesday June 13-October 17 from 3-8pm (3-7 from September 12-October 17 to accommodate lessening daylight hours). With an emphasis on locally sourced and produced goods, the market is proud to support local growers and producers, including the 48th Ward’s own Phoenix tofu! Shoppers can choose from fresh fruits and vegetables (many of them organically grown), organic milk, eggs, cheese and butter, and a wide variety of free range meat including bison, lamb, and goat. Delicious baked goods (including gluten free), breads, artisanal preserves, chocolates and caramels are also available. New this year are alfajores (Argentinean pastries), snow cones made with artisanal syrups, gourmet popsicles/ice cream sandwiches, seasonal soups, and sweet/savory filled pastry puffs. For more information visit www.andersonville.org. There’s something for everyone at the Andersonville farmers market!