43rd WARD ALDERMANIC RUN-OFF DEBATE
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 25
S TEPPENWOLF THEATRE |1650 N. HALSTED | 7:00 PM
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A PUBLIC SERVICE BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
WHY WE ARE HOSTING THE DEBATE
Monday night's 43rd Ward run-off debate is a public service brought to you by Lincoln Central Association, Wrightwood Neighbors Association, Park West Community Association, and the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce We invite you to join us tonight for this important neighborhood event.

Lincoln Central Wrightwood Neighbors and Park West are all-volunteer, 501(C)(3) not-for-profits, and we are each is non-partisan politically. We do not endorse or support any candidate for any elected office including that of 43rd Ward Alderman. The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is also a not-for profit. They are non partisan politically and do not endorse any candidate for 43rd Ward Alderman.

See debate rules at the bottom of the email.
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SELECTION OF QUESTIONS
All sponsoring organizations have actively solicited candidate questions from their members and throughout the 43 rd Ward. Other organizations have also assisted in publicizing this debate including making people aware of how to submit questions.

The questions that will be asked of candidates at Monday evening's 43rd Ward Aldermanic run-off debate will largely be selected from those submitted by neighborhood residents in advance of the debate. While there will also be the opportunity to submit questions while the debate is underway, the best opportunity to have your question selected is to submit it now.

Every effort will be made to use as many questions received as possible, but due to the time limitations and the number of questions received, there is no assurance that your question will be asked. Some questions may be edited for clarity and/or combined with another question.
See debate rules at the bottom of the email.
OTHER UPCOMING DEBATES
March 28th Runoff Debate
7:00 PM | Ambassador Hotel (1301 N. State Pkwy)
Gold Coast Neighbors is sponsoring a 43rd Ward Aldermanic runoff debate at the Ambassador Hotel (1301 N. State Parkway) on Thursday, March 28th at 7:00 PM.

You do not have to be a member of Gold Coast Neighbors to attend but required. You can register or gain additional information here.
RECENT 43RD WARD ALDERMANIC RUNOFF DEBATES
March 19th Runoff Debate at DePaul University
On Monday evening, March 19th, Sheffield Neighbors and Mid-North Association, along with their co-hosts RANCH Triangle, Park West Association and Diversey Harbor Association, held a 43rd Ward Aldermanic run-off debate at DePaul University moderated by Sheffield Neighborhood Association President, Jim Gramata.

Watch the replay below.
March 20th Runoff Debate on WTTW's Chicago Tonight
43rd Alderman Michele Smith and her challenger Derek Lindblom once again squared off in a mini-debate on held Wednesday evening, March 20th during WTTW's Chicago Tonight program. The 10 minute debate was moderated by Chicago journalist and Lincoln Park resident Carol Marin.

Watch the replay below.
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UPCOMING MEMBER EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
SAVE THE DATES
J9 TO HOST LCA MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT
Wednesday, May 8 | 6:00-8:00 PM 
J9 Wine Bar | 1961 N. Halsted
LCA member  and sponsor   J9 Wine Bar  (1961 N. Halsted Street) will host a complimentary wine tasting reception on Wednesday evening, May 8, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM featuring a selection of fine wines paired with hors d'oeuvres
The will be no charge to attend the event but it will be limited exclusively to  members of LCA who are current on their dues and their guest. An RSVP will be required.

LCA members will be notified via email when the RSVP link is posted approximately two weeks prior to the reception. You may also check  LCA's Facebook page for updates on this and other upcoming events.
If you have recently joined LCA or have renewed your membership and your LCA card has not arrived by the time of the event or if you forget your card, we will have membership records at the entry to the reception. The membership card itself will not be necessary to enter the event, just an active   LCA membership. (Need to check your membership status for this event?   Email us.) 

J9 is one of the program's valued partners and they offer LCA members with a valid membership 21% off on an on-going basis.  Learn more  about other program participants.
VICTORY GARDENS TO HOST LCA MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT
Wednesday, April 17 | 6:00PM 
Victory Gardens Theatre | 2433 N. Lincoln
LCA member Victory Gardens Theatre will host a special evening for LCA member on Wednesday, April 17 during the run of the hit play Cambodian Rock Band, which features the music of Dengue Fever. The play's run at Victory Gardens begins on April 5th.
The special evening will begin with a wine host a reception at 6:00 PM. At 6:45, there will be a discussion of the thriving music scene in Cambodia during the period in which the popular play is set.

LCA members will receive heavily discounted tickets to the 7:30 PM performance of the play. Following the play, Victory Gardens will host a discussion of the play for LCA members.

Stay tuned for additional details in the coming days.
Read Kathy Jordan's article about Cambodian Rock Band in the February 2019 edition of From the Heart.
20% DISCOUNT FOR LCA MEMBERS AT ALL VICTORY GARDEN PLAYS
Valid for LCA members who are current on dues
LCA member organization   Victory Gardens Theatre is now offering   LCA members an ongoing 20% discount on all Victory Gardens tickets purchased online using an LCA member code provided by Victory Gardens.
This exclusive benefit is made available through LCA's   Values From the Heart ™ program. We will soon be sending those members current on their dues an email with this code and additional information on other new benefits available exclusively to LCA members.  Until then, members should email    values@lincolncentral.org    to receive the appropriate discount code.
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M MARCH MADNESS IS COMING TO CHICAGO
DePaul University and Wintrust Arena are proud to host the 2019 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Regional on Saturday, March 30 th  and Monday, April 1 st .

Be a part of the action as four of the best teams in the country battle for a Final Four berth and the opportunity to win the 2019 National Championship in ladies basketball.

To purchase tickets click here or on the event graphic.
READ THE FORMAT & RULES FOR MONDAY'S DEBATE
In the interests of transparency and fairness to all, the host organizations have released the forum's format and ground rules to the candidates and to the general public. You may read the document by clicking on the image below or here . The document includes ground rules not only for the candidates, but also for members of the audience.

Regardless of who they support, audience members will be expected to be respectful to all candidates and to other audience members at all times. If you plan to attend the forum, we encourage you to review the ground rules. They will be enforced.
Click here   or on the image above to read the official rules for Thursday evening's 43rd Ward aldermanic forum.
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