Milwaukee Merchants Meeting
Date: TOMORROW
Thursday, June 22
Time:
1:00PM
Location: Pint, 1547 N Milwaukee Ave
We are excited to announce that Wicker Park Fest is coming up on July 29th & 30th from 12pm-10pm on Milwaukee Avenue from Paulina to North Avenue. Please join us for an informational meeting for businesses along the Fest grounds. Click
HERE for street closure map.
Click
HERE
for Liquor rules.
RSVP
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WICKER PARK FARMERS MARKET 2017
When:
Sundays
,
June 4th - October 29th
8am to 2pm
Where:
1425 N Damen Ave
Local vendors will be offering all the best in handmade and homegrown to get the summer started right. Our fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, meats, cheeses & flowers will be anything but garden-variety. More Information To sign up for the Farmer's Market newsletter, click HERE.
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JULY NETWORKING MIXER AT KIZUKI RAMEN & IZAKAYA
When: Wednesday
July 12
Where:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come join us for our July Networking Mixer at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya on Milwaukee Ave for great food, drinks and opportunities to meet some of your Wicker Park Bucktown neighbors. More Information
WICKER PARK FEST
When: Saturday & Sunday,
July 29-30
Noon to 10pm
Where:
Milwaukee Ave., from North Ave. to Paulina St.
As one of Chicago's most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago's top-drawing festivals, attracting visitors from across Chicagoland and the country with its fantastic music line-up. Wicker Park Fest reflects the neighborhood's rich musical heritage, vibrant nightlife and acclaimed restaurants. Building on the area's unique character, the weekend celebrates the neighborhood with eclectic music (over 40 bands on three stages), great local food, arts and crafts, a kids' area, and retail vendors. More Information
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News from the Committees
All SSA meetings are open to the public, please join us!
Join us for the SSA #33 Commission meeting TONIGHT, 6/21, 7 p.m. at the Wicker Park Field House, 1425 N Damen Ave.
The Arts Committee meeting is Tuesday, June 27th, 9 am, at the WPB office (1414 N Ashland). Join Us!
New Neighborhood SAFETY & SECURITY Rebate Programs
After consulting with SSA #33 taxpayers and neighborhood stakeholders over the past six months, as well as engaging a public quality-of-life consultant (
Responsible Hospitality Institute President & Founder
Jim Peters), WPB SSA #33 has updated its previous graffiti abatement rebate program to include a range of
safety-related rebates:
- Security cameras
- Exterior lighting
- Anti-smash glass film
- Window repair
- Graffiti removal
- Private security
The new rebates are for eligible properties within the boundaries of WPB SSA #33, and will reimburse 50 percent of the cost of one or more of these neighborhood safety measures, up to $1,000 per measure annually, per location. Private security reimbursements are eligible for up to $2,500 annually, per location.
Green Message
With the hot summer months coming up, your electric bills are sure to go up with increased A/C use. However, there are FREE energy-efficiency items available to you through ComEd, whether you're in a
single-family or
multi-family building, or own a
small business! There are also tons of
rebates available for buying energy-efficient items. Interested in finding out more? Please contact
Michael Ashkenasi, 773-384-2672.
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Call for Commissioners
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WPAC Weekend Workout Forum
BEACH BOD
When
:
Saturday, June 24, 9-10am
Where:
1635 W. Division Street
WickerMIC
When
:
Thursday, June 29, 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Where:
Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen
UKRAINE ON MAPS OF THE WORLD IN XVI-XX CENTURIES
When
:
June 2 - 30, 2017
Where:
Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W. Superior
MS. SARTIN'S ALL-STAR MATH WEEKEND
When
:
Monday, July 3, 2017, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where:
Sabin Elementary, 2216 W. Hirsch Street
AMERICAN BEER NIGHT AT
REMEDY BAR
When
:
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Where:
Remedy Bar, 1910 N Milwaukee Ave
EASY BAR'S FOURTH OF JULY AL FRESCO SPECIALS
When
:
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Where:
Easy Bar, 1944 W Division St
FOURTH OF JULY AL FRESCO DINING & SUMMER COCKTAILS AT KANELA'S
When
:
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Where:
Kanela's (both locations) 2127 W Division St & 1048 N Milwaukee Ave
FOURTH OF JULY SPECIALS AT ESTELLE'S
When
:
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Where:
Estelle's, 2013 W North Ave
Yoga in the Park
When
: Tuesdays, June 6 - Aug. 29,
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where
: Wicker Park, 1425 N Damen Ave
FULL DAY SUMMER CAMPS
AT THE KIDS' TABLE
When:
June 12 - September 1, 9am - 3pm
Where
:
The Kids' Table
2337 W North Ave
Bucktown Garden Walk
When: Saturday, July 15th and Sunday, July 16th from 10am - 5pm
Where: Churchill Park, 1825 N. Damen Avenue
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Annual Bucktown Garden Walk Sponsorship Opportunities
There's still time to become a sponsor for the annual Bucktown Garden Walk July 15 & 16th! With new additions of the Children's Fest and Garden Walk Block Party conveniently located adjacent to the 606, the event will be the bigger and more well attended than ever before. You don't want to miss this chance to promote your brand and community support to your neighbors! Contact Us
Alkaline Batteries Recycling
Where: WPBCC, 1414 N. Ashland & Lowe's
Our office is now proud to accept your single-use alkaline batteries for recycling! We are open 9am-5pm Monday - Friday.
For rechargeable battery recycling, feel free to stop
by our neighbor Lowe's at 1360 N. Ashland.
Lowe's Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday 6AM-10PM
Sunday 8AM-8PM
Hours might differ
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Monthly Viaduct Clean Up Effort
The Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail are organizing a monthly viaduct clean up effort to help keep the underside of the Bloomingdale Trail clean. Neighbors that agree to "adopt" a viaduct(s) will commit to cleaning it up at least once a month. If you would like to be part of this trail-wide initiative, sign up HERE. There will be a kick off meeting on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:00 pm at the Humboldt Park Library at 1605 North Troy to hand out trash bags, gloves, meet fellow captains and discuss logistics.
Chambers of Commerce Business Owners Restroom Survey
University of Illinois at Chicago is exploring reactions to a potential new law here in Chicago that would make all single-stall restrooms all-gender, rather than "Men" or "Women". Take the Survey
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Wicker Park Bucktown
Chamber of Commerce
and WPB SSA #33
1414 North Ashland
Chicago, Illinois 60622
get directions
P (773) 384 2672
F (773) 384 7525
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PINT
1547 N Milwaukee Ave
A home away from home. Pint's relaxing atmosphere, delicious meals, tasty beer selection and 'old world' charm will make you feel as comfortable and welcome.
Learn More
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CONNECTED FIRE SAFETY SERVICES 3047 N Lincoln Ave
Our team of fire safety experts sell, install and service fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and other safety equipment.
Learn More
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JOE'S WINE CELLAR
2108 W Division Street
Located in Wicker Park, Joe's Wine Cellar is a purveyor of fine wines, cheeses, and craft beer
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