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:
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Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce - promote local businesses and activities
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Chicago Park District - improve the quality of our three parks (Weisman, Kenmore and Martin)
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19th District Police Department - send out community alerts and keep the neighbors informed of any crimes and crime prevention
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital - address neighborhood concerns, such as:
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Community Agreement (including reglulations around the hospital expansion)
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