September 14, 2012

Dear Neighbor,
Both the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools officials claim to have made progress toward concluding their contract negotiations and ending the strike. My office will send out more information later today or this weekend as we receive it.

There are many great events this weekend in our community. On Saturday morning, my office will join ASCO and the Great Lakes Alliance for a beach clean-up at Osterman Beach from 9am – 12pm. Volunteers are still needed! Please call 773-784-5277 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            773-784-5277     end_of_the_skype_highlighting or e-mail Jared@48thward.org to sign  up.
Afterwards, enjoy the Edgewater GRalley on Saturday from noon – 10:00pm on Glenwood between Granville and Rosemont. On Sunday, visit Vintage Garage Chicago monthly market and food truck cafe or take a tour of Edgewater houses during the Edgewater Historical Society’s annual Home Tour!

Yesterday I sent out an email with the latest CTA construction updates. While Thorndale and Argyle stations remain close, both streets will be open for thru traffic this weekend. Click here to read the full newsletter. Throughout construction on Argyle, remember that Argyle Street is open for business! Check out our sidebar for many reasons to visit Argyle Street.
Rosh Hashanah begins on September 16. A Happy New Year to all our friends who celebrate the Jewish High Holidays

Sincerely, Harry Osterman Alderman, 48th Ward

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Ward Update
Dedication of Andersonville Bike Corral This morning I joined the Andersonville Development Corporation, Hopleaf owner Michael Roper and community residents to celebrate and dedicate the new on-street bike parking at 5146 N. Clark. This bike corral is part of my  vision of a 48th Ward that is more friendly and safe for cyclists. It was sponsored by the Hopleaf Bar and Restaurant.
CTA Public Art Meeting – Tuesday, Sept. 18 With all the construction going on at our CTA stations, I am excited to announce that the CTA will be soliciting proposals for original art works to be installed inside each of the refurbished stations(Granville, Thorndale, Berwyn, Argyle and Lawrence).  This program has been hugely successful city-wide and will result in the addition of major works to the 50 pieces currently on exhibit at 41 other CTA stations.

All who are interested in hearing about the request, proposal, and selection process are invited to attend a presentation by representatives of the CTA on Tuesday September 18th at the Broadway Armory beginning at 6:30pm.

Save the Date: Panhandling Seminar – Monday, September 24 Our local Community Justice Center is hosting a seminar on panhandling that will take place Monday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Presbyterian Church; 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. (Fellowship Hall).  We encourage you to attend this important seminar to learn what you can do to deter panhandling in our community, and how we can better assist those in need throughout our neighborhood. Click here for a flyer on the event.

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Education Update

Help Music Teachers at Swift School Music teachers at Swift Elementary School are raising funds to help enhance music classes and learning. Click here for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities at Senn High School Community members interested in volunteering at Senn High School should visit the Community Page on Senn’s website. It details current volunteer opportunities (tutoring and mentoring) and future ways to get involved with the school. Informative emails will be distributed from this new website feature so please join the email list if you are interested. Click here for more information. To sign up for the Senn Volunteer email list, click on the green Email Lists button on the upper right and then the yellow Subscribe button and create an account.

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Construction Update
Sheridan Rd. Resurfacing – Catalpa to Hollywood Sheridan Rd. from Catalpa to Hollywood will be resurfaced by CDOT this month. CDOT will complete milling today. Flatwork including work on curbs, gutters and sewers will occur next week and resurfacing will begin the week of September 24. Weather permitting, the street is tentatively scheduled to be completed by the end of September.
Edgewater Library The following is the Edgewater Library construction update for the week ending Sept 13, 2012. Although there is usually no construction on weekends, this Saturday 9/15, the crews will be paiting at the site. The work will be minimal and quiet. In Progress: · Masonry CMU walls (99% complete) · Set galvanizing steel masonry lintels (99% complete) · Insulation & vapor barrier for Slab on Grade (90% complete) · Prep for roof deck topping slab (100% complete) · Apply Air barrier to the Concrete Masonry Units (20% complete) · Prep Elevator hoist beam attachment points (100% complete) · Install walker duct system on 1st floor prior to slab on grade concrete (85% complete). ·Roof deck concrete is scheduled to be placed on Friday Sept 14, 2012
Rosemont and Glenwood Sewer Project The sewer project work continues on Glenwood and Greenview at Rosemont. They will be finishing flat work and pouring concrete base next week. They will begin the milling and resurfacing work the following week.
Lake Shore Drive Resurfacing On Wednesday Sept 5th, crews began a resurfacing project on Lake Shore Drive from Foster north to Hollywood, and Belmont south to North Ave.  Work will occur during non-rush periods, and is expected to last approximately 6 weeks.
For more information on these and other 48th Ward construction projects, please contact Dan Luna at Dan@48thward.org

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Upcoming Events – This Week
Vintage Garage Chicago Sunday, September 16th, 9am – 4pm 5051 N. Broadway between Foster & Argyle Click here for more info
Edgewater Historical Society Annual Home Tour Sunday, September 16th, 12pm – 4pm Start at St. Mary Eritrean Church, 6350 N. Paulina Click here for more information
Accelerate 77 Share Fair Learn about urban agriculture, green technology, alternative energy and much more!  The Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project (EESP) will be presenting at 1:30pm. Saturday September 15, 2012, 10-4pm Truman College (1145 W. Wilson) Click here for more info
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT- 2012 ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, September 15th from 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday, September 16th from 12:30-3pm 5749 North Kenmore Ave Click here for more info
Beethoven Festival Uptown September 8th – 16th Home Venue: National Pastime Theater (941 W. Lawrence) Click here for more information
Unity Players presents – VAUDEVILLE 2012 September 15 – 16 Unity Church – 1212 W. Balmoral Call 773-878-4747 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            773-878-4747     end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 773-275-5124 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            773-275-5124     end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information

Buttercup Park General Meeting Please help us shape activities and programming for next year Saturday, September 15, 10am Margate Park Field House Marine Drive/ Margate Terrace Click for more information
Back Porch SecretsFriday, September 14, 7-9pm Kitchen Sink 1107 W. Berwyn Ave.

Upcoming Events – Save the Date

Informative Workshop on Bed Bugs Wednesday, September 19, 6-8pm Northside Community Resources 1530 W. Morse To register please call 773-338-7722 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            773-338-7722     end_of_the_skype_highlighting x20 Click her for more information
Josef Frank Exhibit Opening Friday, September 21, 6pm Swedish American Museum of Art 5211 N. Clark St. Click here for more information
Strings and SaddlesSunday, September 23, 6-9pm Kitchen Sink 1107 W. Berwyn Ave.

Art in the Parks Bus Tour Friends of the Parks (FOTP) Saturday September 22, 9:30am – 1pm Leaves from Garfield Park Conservatory Tours Margate Park and Lake Shore Underpasses Click here for more information
Drink and DrawThursday, September 27, 6-8pm Kitchen Sink 1107 W. Berwyn Ave.

Panel Discussion for Condo and Co-Op Owners This free event is part of The Building Group’s monthly “First Tuesdays” seminars. Tuesday, October 2, 7pm-9pm First Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church 1301 N. LaSalle Street Click here for more information
Taste of RogersEdge Dinner Crawl 2012 Thursday, October 11, 5-9pm Meet at The Morgan, 1209 W. Arthur Ave Click here to buy tickets
“Spotlight on Edgewater”-Performing Arts Showcase Presented by the Edgewater Development Corporation’s Arts Advisory Committee October 1- November 4, 2012 Save the date! More information to follow
Tenant/Landlord Workshop Series 4 Thursdays in October, 6-8pm Loyola Universtiy To register call Northside Community Resources at 773-338-7722 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            773-338-7722     end_of_the_skype_highlighting x22 Click here for more information

Ongoing Events

Edgewater Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning through October from 8am-1pm
Corner of Norwood and Broadway
Click here for more information
Andersonville Farmers Market Every Wednesday afternoon from 3-8pm On Berwyn between Clark and Ashland Click here for more information
Summer Evenings in Edgewater Thursday nights beginning July 5th from 6-8pm July, August, September Edgewater Historical Society
Edgewater Theatre
Raven Theatre – The Big Knife Now through November 11 Raven Theatre – 6157 N. Clark St. Tickets $36; $5 discount for seniors and students Click here for more information
Rivendell Theatre – WRENS (Jeff Recommended) Now through October 13 Rivendell Theatre – 5775 N. Ridge Tickets $30; discount for seniors and students Andersonville/Edgewater residents receive “2 for 1″ tickets Click here for more information
Redtwist Theatre – The Glass Menagerie Final performances – Sept. 14, 15, 16 Redtwist Theatre – 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Tickets $27/$30; Seniors and students – $25 Click here for more information
City Lit Theatre – Frankenstein Opens September 28 City Lit Theatre – 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Click here for more information
Steep Theatre – Making Noise Quietly Opens October 4 Steep Theatre – 1055 W. Berwyn Click here for more information