My Neighborhood

 

CLVN holds events in the area to promote the neighborhood and for neighbors to get to know each other. Here is an list of our standard annual activities:

 

February:  Beer tasting (all funds raised go toward neighborhood beautification)

 

April:  Wine tasting (all funds raised go toward neighborhood beautification)

 

May:  Annual flower/plant sale (all funds go toward neighborhood beautification)

 

May:  Chicago Clean and Green in which we seek volunteers to pick up trash and clean the neighborhood. 

 

May:  Bartend at neighborhood festivals (tip money is used for the neighborhood)

 

June, July and August:  Co-sponsor outdoor movies at Hawthorne School

 

Spring/Summer:  Volunteers help with the corners for planting, maintenance and watering

 

August/September:  Annual neighborhood party with activities for children   

 

October:  Sell Halloween items (such as taffy apples) at the Agassiz School Halloween Party (all funds raised are given to the school)

 

December:  CLVN annual holiday party 

 

In addition, throughout the year CLVN closely works with the following groups:

 

• Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce - promote local businesses and activities

• Chicago Park District - improve the quality of our three parks (Weisman, Kenmore and Martin)

• 19th District Police Department - send out community alerts and keep the neighbors informed of any crimes and crime prevention

• Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital - address neighborhood concerns, such as:

  • Community Agreement (including reglulations around the hospital expansion)

  • Community Parking Plan

  • Neighborhood Protection Plan

  • Smoke Free Campus Work Policy