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May 2013

May 25

Belmont and Sheffield Music Festival

Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sheffield - Belmont to School

The 29th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival will again kick off Chicago's outdoor street fest season over Memorial Day Weekend.

Located just steps from the busy Belmont Red Line "El" stop, this popular street party in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood will again showcase the region's favorite tribute bands. This iconic fest (sponsored by the Central Lakeview Merchants Association) also features plenty of food and libations as well as artisans who will be rolling out their Summer 2012 lines of creative handiwork.



May 26

Belmont and Sheffield Music Festival

Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sheffield - Belmont to School

The 28th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival will again kick off Chicago's outdoor street fest season over Memorial Day Weekend.

Located just steps from the busy Belmont Red Line "El" stop, this popular street party in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood will again showcase the region's favorite tribute bands. This iconic fest (sponsored by the Central Lakeview Merchants Association) also features plenty of food and libations as well as artisans who will be rolling out their Summer 2012 lines of creative handiwork.



May 27

Memorial Day - Office Closed

Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.


May 27

WOOGMS Memorial Day Parade

Monday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Step Off: Pine Grove and Wellington

The Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society (WOOGMS) marchers will fill the streets of the Lakeview community for this year's Memorial Day Parade. All are invited to march in this neighborhood event that attracts patriotic participants of all ages, upholding the motto "Everybody Marches, Nobody (just) Watches." The parade will travel through the neighborhood and conclude seven blocks later at the front lawn of St. Joseph Hospital (2900 N. Lake Shore Drive). Along with candy and other treats for the marchers, entertainment at the hospital will include acrobatic feats by the Jesse White Tumblers.

Route: North on Pine Grove to Barry, East to Sheridan, South to Diversey, and East to Lake Shore Drive.


June 2013

Jun 10

Chicago Cubs and Illinois Heart Rescue Hit a Home Run to Save Lives

Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Purple Lot at Wrigley Field
3665 Clark St.
Waveland/Clark

On June 10th, 2013 the Chicago Cubs and Illinois Heart Rescue invite you to Wrigley Field before our Chicago Cubs play the Cincinnati Reds. You can learn how to do Hands-Only CPR in the Purple Lot from 4-7pm. It takes just 15 MINUTES to learn how to save a life.

Participants will learn to save a life, receive a free t-shirt, and be entered into a raffle for Chicago Cubs jerseys, game tickets, and baseballs.

To learn more about this exciting event and to register, please contact:
Teri Campbell, Program Director
Illinois Heart Rescue
(c) 312-720-0835
tlc.ilhr@gmail.com


Jun 15

Sausage Fest

Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sheffield between Addison & Waveland

This festival held right outside Wrigley Field features live music, arts and craft vendors and food from area restaurants, specifically favorite sausages and hot dogs city-wide. Vendors include Murphy's Bleachers.


Jun 16

Sausage Fest

Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sheffield between Addison & Waveland

This festival held outside Wrigley Field features live music, arts and craft vendors and food from area restaurants, specifically favorite sausages and hot dogs city-wide. Vendors include Murphy's Bleachers.

Proceeds will benefit the Lakeview Citizens Council (LVCC) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.



Jun 22

Chicago Pride Fest 2013

Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Halsted between Addison and Grace

Join the North Halsted Business Alliance for the 2013 Chicago Pride Fest - the midwest's largest and best celebration of Gay Pride.


Jun 25

2013-2014 City of Chicago Vehicles Stickers Sales

Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
44th Ward Service Office
1057 W. Belmont

The City Clerk's Office will be selling 2013-2014 City of Chicago Vehicle Stickers/ Residential Parking Permits in my service office on Tuesday, June 25 from 12-6pm.

This convenient service provides an opportunity for residents to conveniently purchase their 2013-2014 City Sticker/Residential Parking Permit in the neighborhood, thus avoiding long lines at the City Clerk's Office or waiting for the stickers to come in the mail.


Please bring:
1. Pre-Printed Renewal Form
2. Photo Identification
3. Vehicles Registration***New Mandatory Requirement
4. If you photo Id does not have your current address, please bring a current lease or utility bill
5. Credit Card or Check payment (payable to City Clerk)

Due to the high volume and processing requirement, the City Clerk's office requests that residents arrive by 5:00pm (one hour before closing). The line will be closed promptly at 5:00pm.


Jun 29

Summer on Southport

Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Located: 3700 - 3900 N Southport

Summer on Southport gives attendees a delicious, eclectic mixture of the culinary, visual, and performing arts.

A portion of the proceeds benefit SNA's Granting Program which donates funds to community concerns. In the last three years SNA has donated over $20,000.00 to Blaine School to support its plans for the west campus playground reconstruction.


Jun 30

Summer on Southport

Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
3700 - 3900 N. Southport

Summer on Southport gives attendees a delicious, eclectic mixture of the culinary, visual, and performing arts.

A portion of the proceeds benefit SNA's Granting Program which donates funds to community concerns. In the last three years SNA has donated over $20,000.00 to Blaine School to support its plans for the west campus playground reconstruction.


Jun 30

Chicago 44th Annual Pride Parade

Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come celebrate the 44th year of the annual Chicago Pride Parade!

The route this year will be proceeding East on Montrose to Broadway; and South on Broadway to Halsted; South on Halsted to Belmont; East on Belmont to Broadway; South on Broadway to Diversey; East on Diversey to Cannon Dr.



July 2013

Jul 4

Independence Day - Office Closed

Thursday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.


August 2013

Aug 3

Wrigleyville Summerfest

Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Seminary - Roscoe to School

It's time again for Resurrection Lutheran Church's Annual Wrigleyville SummerFest. Not your average festival, Wrigleyville Summerfest features a kid zone with interactive games, family-friendly activities, and live music. Food that Chicagoans have come to know and love will be on hand for this out of this out of the park festival!


Aug 4

Wrigleyville Summerfest

Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Seminary - Roscoe to School

It's time again for Resurrection Lutheran Church's Annual Wrigleyville SummerFest. Not your average festival, Wrigleyville Summerfest features a kid zone with interactive games, family-friendly activities, and live music. Food that Chicagoans have come to know and love will be on hand for this out of this out of the park festival!

For more information, e-mail info@starevents.com or call (773)665-4682. Proceeds benefit the Resurrection Lutheran Church.
http://starevents.com/events/wrigleyville/


Aug 10

Northalsted Market

Saturday 08/10/13 11:00 AM - 08/11/13 10:00 PM
Come enjoy a Lakeview tradition! Market Days features 400 food, drink, arts and crafts vendors as well as live music on multiple stages. The two day festival takes place on Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison.

Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm


September 2013

Sep 2

Labor Day - Office Closed

Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.


October 2013

Oct 14

Columbus Day - Office Closed

Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.
NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.


November 2013

Nov 11

Veteran's Day - Office Closed

Monday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.
NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.


Nov 28

Thanksgiving - Office Closed

Thursday 11/28/13 - 11/29/13
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.


December 2013

Dec 25

Christmas - Office Closed

Wednesday
Our Service Office will be closed in observance of Christmas.
NOTE: All City Offices will be closed.


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