Dear Third Ward Resident, On Monday, May 20th at Wintrust Arena in the 3rd Ward, we are inaugurating Lori Lightfoot as the new Mayor for the City of Chicago and welcoming a new City Council. This is truly a historic day for our City and I am so proud our ward is hosting such an important event. I have known Mayor Lightfoot for many years and I look forward to working with her and my City Council colleagues new and old to address the needs of our City. I know my priorities of increased public safety, better police accountability and transparency, equitable neighborhood development, and fair educational opportunities for all children in Chicago are shared by Mayor Lightfoot. In the 3rd Ward specifically, continued housing development (at all price points), new retail development, improved neighborhood infrastructure, increased transparency on decisions that affect the community, and meeting the specific educational needs of each neighborhood are items I am encouraged we can address with the help of Mayor Lightfoot and the new City Council. It is inspiring to have someone like me, an African-American woman, lead our City. This commitment to hearing the diverse voices of Chicago is also reflected in the makeup of the new City Council. These are things we as Chicago residents can all be proud of. It's a new day for our City, one filled with hope for all of Chicago's neighborhoods. If my team or I can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out anytime at 773-373-9273. Thank you for reading this newsletter. Please share it with a neighbor or friend. Sincerely,

Pat Dowell Alderman, 3rd Ward

Third Ward Newsletter May 2019

In This Issue

Third Ward Update 2-5

Events in and Around the Ward 6-8

Important Announcements 9-10

Employment & Training 11

May CAPS/ 12 Third Ward Star

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Third Ward Update

Alderman Dowell Hosts Shred Day! The 3rd Ward held another successful shredding event at Long Grove House located at 2001 S. Michigan. Close to 200 people stopped by to throw away months and years of paper and records!! Thank you to Midway Moving and Storage for providing the professional documentdestruction services, and to the management of Long Grove House for offering their parking lot for the event. Alderman Dowell will be hosting another shredding event on Friday, August 23rd from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the 3rd Ward Public Service Office parking lot located at 5046 S. State St. Hope to see you there!

3rd Ward Businesses Receive NOF Grants Several businesses in the 3rd Ward have been past recipients of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants including Gallery Guichard, Iyanze Bronze, Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream, Sip and Savor, Bronzeville Culinary Kitchens, South Side Community Art Center, Bronzeville Salon Suites and 51st Street Restaurant Row. The NOF funds must be used for new construction or the rehabilitation of existing buildings. In April, new grant winners were announced and they are 13th Flow - a fitness facility at 30 W. Garfield, GN Bank at 4619 S. King Drive, The Reading Room Cafe (vegan restaurant) slated for 335 E. 51st Street and the 57th Street Bookcase - a furniture production business and gallery to be located at 4130 South Wabash. M Lounge was also awarded a grant to build-out a restaurant and private event space at 69 E. Garfield in the neighboring 20th Ward. Congrats to all the winners. Alderman Dowell is

excited about the existing and proposed business which continue to make our community strong.

3rd Ward Braves Weather for Clean and Green Day Despite the inclement weather, residents across the ward participated in the City's Annual Clean and Green Day. Thank you to everyone who came out to help beautify the community, including groups led by Bethel AME Church, the Greater South Loop Association, the 4500 S. Forrestville Block Club, the Fuller Park CDC, the 4600 S. Vincennes Block Club, South Loop Elementary School/Dearborn Park II PAC and Donnell Spencer. A very special thanks to the Bronzeville Neighborhood Collaborative/Gallery Guichard for their large clean-up of 47th St. which spanned two wards from State St. all the way to Cottage Grove Ave. Children, families, businesses and residents braved the cold to make our community a little nicer. Local businesses like Chicken and Waffles, Trader Joe's, Pete's Coffee and Sip & Savor contributed food and (most importantly) hot drinks to many Clean and Green participants. All this could not have happened without the hard work of 3rd Ward Superintendent Thomas Stovall and Allyson Allison from the 3rd Ward staff. Thank you both for coordinating this important day's events.

If you would like to schedule your own Clean and Green event, you can call 311 or the 3rd Ward Public Service Office at 773-373-9273 to set it up. The City will provide you tools, bags and bagged trash pickup so you can make your neighborhood beautiful in time for spring!

Update on Alderman Dowell's Amendment to City Vehicle Impoundment Law In line with Alderman Dowell's ordinance to make significant changes to how the City impounds vehicles, a recent lawsuit filed against the City found that Chicago's current vehicle impoundment program is illegal. For

information about the court's decisions, please see the article in the Chicago Sun-Times printed Thursday, April 30th. In line with that ruling, Alderman Dowell's amendment would allow for the proceeds of the vehicle sale to be applied to existing vehicle fines and penalties as well as other City debt if the sale amount is more than the costs associated with the impoundment. Any remaining funds shall be paid to the registered owner of the vehicle. In addition, the amendment allows for vehicle owners to relinquish title to the vehicle to the City voluntarily if the vehicle is impounded.

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Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream Opens in the Rosenwald Alderman Dowell attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream Parlor in Bronzeville located at 46 E. 47th Street in the renovated Rosenwald Building. Thanks to Ya Ya and Nataki for your investment in our community's future. Learn more at www.shawnmichelles.com and come out and support a new Bronzeville business!

Alderman Dowell Participates in Easter Events Easter events for neighborhood children were held all across the 3rd Ward! Alderman Dowell visited Easter Egg Hunts at Dearborn Homes (2960 S. Federal St.) and Women's Park and Gardens (1801 S. Indiana Ave.). Kudos to Carol Wallace and the Dearborn LAC, St. James Catholic Church, Family Works and the Rotary Club for sponsoring a fun filled happening to celebrate the holiday, Easter Bunny and all. And, high five to the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance, led by Tina Feldstein and all the dedicated and hard working-volunteers for what has to be the biggest Easter Egg Hunt in the city.

Bronzeville Dog Park Update Construction on the dog park planned for 3938 S. Indiana Ave. is progressing on schedule for an expected 2019 opening. Perimeter curb forms and pouring started in mid-April. Interior curbs/walks were formed and poured in late-April, then rough grading will start. After that, the construction crews are awaiting the re-opening of the asphalt plants for the season. Work is contingent upon weather; certain activities cannot occur in wet conditions and/or overnight freezing temperatures. The park will feature both a small dog and large dog area, artificial turf, dog fountains, landscaped grounds, benches for seating and more.

Metropolitan Community Church Food Pantry Giveaway Metropolitan Community Church (4610 South Prairie) under the leadership of Pastor Leon Perry III held their food pantry giveaway for those in need. This is one of the consistent ministries of the Church congregation. What was special about their pantry in April was the feeding of the needy at the corner of 47th St. and Indiana Ave. Members of the church and firefighters from our community prepared the food and served the people. Thank you Metropolitan!!

Cook County Health Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings Provident Hospital (500 E. 51st St.) is in the process of redeveloping their facility to better meet the needs of the community. The new Provident Hospital will be a one-stop-shop for all of your healthcare needs. Provident leadership is looking at potentially offering state-of-the-art services like a regional outpatient center, ophthalmology services, mammography, a sleep center, dental services, behavioral health services, occupational and physical therapy, a pharmacy and an ambulatory outpatient center. As part of this redevelopment, residents are invited to participate in the Cook County Health System's strategic planning process. Cook County Health is hosting town hall style meetings to gather input from the community on its 2020-2022 Strategic Plan and better understand what you would like to see in a new Provident Hospital. Please RSVP via email to StrategicPlan@cookcountyhhs.org with your name and the date of the meeting you plan to attend.

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Where: Provident Hospital (500 E. 51st St., Cafeteria 2nd Fl.)

When: Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: Cicero Community College (2250 S. 49th St., Room CC107, Cic-

ero, IL) When: Tuesday, May 7th from 4:30

pm to 6:00 pm

Where: Oak Forest Health Center (15900 S. Cicero Rd., Main Building,

Oak Forest, IL) When: Thursday, May 9th from

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

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Mercy Hospital Update The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that an investigation is underway to determine the source of Legionella disease that was found at Mercy Hospital (2525 S. Michigan). Mercy is fully supporting the investigations by the IDPH and the Chicago Department of Public Health to determine the source of the bacteria. Mercy Hospital and its patients are safe. The hospital has followed the guidelines for safe water management set forth in the ASHRAE 188-2018 standard and the Centers for Disease Control toolkit for Legionella water management program.

New Business - Wingz Around the World Join Alderman Dowell in welcoming Wingz Around the World (4300 S. Michigan Ave.) to the 3rd Ward! Nichole Johnson is bringing her wing expertise to Bronzeville by offering over 30 sauce flavors inspired by 10 countries around the world. Wingz Around the World was created out of the concept of making "chicken with a difference." Nicole does this by helping to feed the homeless every 1st Sunday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. So if you are interested in great food or helping a great cause, stop on by Wingz Around the World!

New Business - The Fitness Annex A new gym has opened up in the Washington Park Community - The Fitness Annex (5401 S. Wentworth Ave.). Owned by Jamaal Burris, The Fitness Annex offers a wide variety of classes like cycling, boot camp, kickboxing cardio, kettlebell and more, as well as personal training! Monthly memberships are $99 with discounts for youth and law enforcement. You can also pay per class. Check them out at www.thefitnessannex.com.

CPD Announces Summer Safety Measures, Command Staff Changes On Tuesday, April 30th the Chicago Police Department announced its summer safety measures and command staff changes. Plans for the upcoming summer months are multifaceted. One strategy includes increased visibility along Chicago's lakefront, beaches and on Lake Shore Drive. Officers will also make patrolling busy parks and mass transit stations a priority. Bike patrols will also have a presence within the city's entertainment districts and other popular areas experiencing higher foot traffic due to the summer weather. These increased patrols will rely on a combination of existing data and ongoing intelligence operations to deploy officers to areas in an effort to deter crime before it happens. In addition to beat officers, both the Summer Mobile Team and Saturation Team will supplement officers on the street with additional manpower as needed for the seasonal period from May to September. CPD's efforts are complemented by the work of several anti-violence groups and other community partners. These groups seek to mediate conflicts before they escalate to public safety concerns. The groups also aim to keep at-risk individuals active within their communities by providing positive alternatives. Command Staff changes include the promotion of Don Jerome to Commander of the 9th District. Commander Jerome previously served as the Captain and Executive Officer of the 9th District and as a Detective on the city's South Side. He has 25 years of CPD service.

Dowell Participates in Real Estate Forum Alderman Dowell participated in a program to discuss some of Chicago's tough issues at the Gerald Fogelson Forum on Real Estate, Roosevelt University, hosted by the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate. The topic of the forum was: "The Tale of Two Cities: How Chicago Can Get Back its Growth Mojo by Looking at Missed Opportunities." David Doig, president, Chicago Neighborhood Initiates served as moderator and panelist which also included Kristin Faust, Neighborhood Housing Services, Chicago Developer Leon Walker of DL3 Realty and Alderman Pat Dowell. Thank you to Collete English Dixon for planning this informative event.

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Jarrard Harris 2019 Jazz Educator of the Year On Wednesday, April 17 the Jazz Institute of Chicago named Bonzeville resident Jarrard Harris the 2019 Jazz Educator of the Year for his dedicated work in the field of jazz education! Mr. Harris is an educator with over 20 years of teaching and performing experience. He is a faculty member at Northwestern University, Columbia College Chicago and the City Colleges of Chicago and serves as director of jazz studies with the CPS Advanced Arts Education Program at Gallery 37. Jarrard is also a member of JEN and serves on the board for the Jazz Institute of Chicago and is a Vandoren Performing Artist. Congratulations Jarrard on this amazing achievement!

TLP is Now Ignite! Teen Living Programs, which operates two facilities in Bronzeville - a drop-in resource center at 5500 S. Indiana Ave. and the Belfort House Youth Shelter at 3745 S. Indiana - has re-branded as Ignite! The organization has moved into the future and it is very different from where they were 43 years ago. Chicago has changed. Our neighborhoods have changed. The face of homelessness has changed. The needs of youth have changed. So, TLP is changing, moving towards independence and innovation. They are doing that with a NEW brand and a NEW name. Please watch their new agency video at www.ignitepromise.org and join them as they celebrate the future of the agency, our community, and our youth!

South Loop Elementary Enrollment Information Registration for South Loop Elementary for fall 2019 is open for neighborhood residents (those living north side of 18th Street to Wacker drive; east of the river to the lake). Documents needed for registration are included on the school website (www.southloopschool.org/about/admissions). Please register early so the school can adequately plan for staffing and space utilization. In addition, South Loop Elementary School invites the community to tour our new middle school building. All are welcome! The tour is scheduled for June 10th at 6:00 p.m. or June 14th at 9:00 a.m. at 1601 S. Dearborn Street.

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Lodebar Church and Ministries Community Food Giveaway Lodebar Church and Ministries is hosting two Community Food Giveaways. The theme is "Feeding Those In Need One Bag At a Time." The giveaway will continue until all the food is given out.

Where: Lodebar Church (5201 S. Princeton Ave.) When: Thursday, May 2nd and Thursday, May 30th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Health and Fitness Fair Citypoint Community Church, in partnership with the Pi Psi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. presents a free Health and Fitness Fair. The fair will feature health education and screenings, line dancing, fitness training, yoga, martial arts and more! For more information email Patrick Simmons at psimmons521@yahoo.com

Where: Citypoint Community Church (2345 S. Michigan Ave.) When: Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

CACC Free Pet Adoptions! The Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring an Empty the Shelters adoption event at Chicago Animal Care and Control. All dogs and cats 6 months and older are free. The details can be found at www.facebook.com/events/434280367324070/ Details for the event are:

Fees waived for pets 6 months or older, and adult bonded pairs

Find a list of adoptable pets at www.petharbor.com/Chicago

View photos, video, and bios on Facebook: cacadoptablepets

CACC's standard requirements and screening process applies: bit.ly/adoptcacc

You must be 18 years or older

Bring photo ID and a bill/lease with your address

Renters: Bring a lease or note from your landlord

Current pet owners: Bring pet's vaccination records

Please bring the whole family to meet your new pet

We can arrange for a meet and greet with your dog later"

Where: Chicago Animal Care and Control (2741 S. Western Ave.) When: Saturday, May 4th from noon to 6:00 pm

Jazzin' to Feed St. James Parish and DL Comprehensive Healthcare present Jazzin' to Feed: Africa, a benefit to support St. James Food Pantry. The main event will feature Gros Ngolle Pokossi and Band. Main event tickets start at $40 ($90 for VIP) and comes with access to the buffet, all you can drink beer, wine and soda and amazing entertainment! Raffle tickets for the five $1,000 cash prizes are $100 apiece and include one free main event ticket. For tickets and information call 312-842-1919 x 213 or visit www.jazzintofeed.com.

Where: De La Salle Institute (3434 S. Michigan Ave.) When: Saturday, May 4th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (VIP 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

Bronzeville Family Kite Day Spring is finally here! Come out and enjoy the weather while getting to know your neighbors. Bring your kites, blankets and a light snack. Prizes will be awarded for most creative kite as well as the longest kite flier! For information email 4500Forrestvilleblockclub@gmail.com.

Where: Armstrong Park (4433 S. St. Lawrence) When: Sunday, May 5th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

All-CAC Grant Writing 101 A beginner's guide to the grant writing process is presented by the University of Illinois, CPS, and Bridges Parent. RSVP at 773-553-2014 or at rsvp_face@cps.edu.

Where: Parent University at Dyett HSFA (555 E. 51st St.) When: Wednesday, May 8th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Managing Evictions and Code Violations: Useful Tools The Circuit Court of Cook County's Elder Justice Center's Free Senior Enrichment Seminar Series is hosting an event called "Managing Evictions and Code Violations: Useful Tools." At the event, presenters will offer information on the City of Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance, conditions that create housing code violations and the home inspection process. To RSVP please call 312-603-9233.

Where: Richard J. Daley Center (50 W. Washington, St., Room 2005) When: Thursday, May 9th from noon to 1:30 pm

Bronzeville Community Cares Volunteer Day Chicago Cares and PSP Partners are leading a volunteer day to clean up and replant the Bronzeville Community Garden (301 E. 51st St.). Tasks will include spring cleaning, building raised garden beds and flower boxes and cleaning streets and sidewalks along the 51st St. corridor. RSVP to LaVerne Morris at lmorris@chicagocares.org.

Where: Bronzeville Community Garden (301 E. 51st St.) When: Friday, May 10th from 11:45 am to 4:00 pm

ODLSS Spring Parent Empowerment Expo CPS' Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services is hosting a Spring Parent Empowerment Expo. Event highlights include: an IEP review clinic, PUNS sign-up, a health and wellness clinic, a chance to meet the ODLSS team, exiting activities for kids and more! Register at cps.edu/diverselearners/Pages/home.aspx .

Where: The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (2102 W. Ogden Ave.) When: Saturday, May 11th from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Project Gentlemen 2019 PROJECT GENTLEMEN 2019 will be held SATURDAY, MAY 11 at the HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO. This year's experience is filled with guest speakers, interactive workshops, educational demonstrations and culminates with students being paired with a personal shopper as they enter The Gentlemen's Boutique. In the boutique, each student has the opportunity to leave with 1 business suit, dress shirt, necktie and accessories. Select students also receive on-site grooming services of their choice. Register and more info is available at www.iamagentleman.org.

Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago (151 E. Upper Wacker Drive) When: Saturday, May 11th

One City Spring Concert 3rd Ward residents are invited to come enjoy One City's free spring concert! One City provides high quality musical instruments and jazz instruction at no cost to children in grades 5 - 8 from the 3rd Ward. If you know a child who would like to join One City and learn to play an instrument, call (773)339-8482 for more information, or come to the concert on May 11!

Where: VanderCook College of Music (3125 S. Federal St.) When: Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 am

Stores Around the World Live storytelling is especially important today. Listening to stories helps to develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving and self-expression. Storytellers teach us history and culture while helping us to laugh and be thoughtful regarding life lessons. In this program, storytellers from various cultural traditions come together to share phenomenal folklore stories that will inspire students to learn more about their own cultures while encouraging them to be curious about the stories of others. RSVP to 773-702-5146 or at dominiqueboyd@uchicago.edu.

Where: Logan Center for the Arts (915 E. 60th St.) When: Monday, May 13 from 10:30 am to noon

On The Table - Memo to the Mayor On the Table is a day of civic conversations when thousands of people across Chicagoland gather for conversations about topics that matter most to them. Chicago's new mayor will set new precedents in the office, and she faces high expectations for change that brings more socio-economic equity to the Chicago area. Now it's time to communicate with her! The Memo to the Mayor will have actionable ideas, perspectives and solutions for the new mayor's first year in office. Register to host a table at www.onthetable.com.

Where: Various Locations (Check Website for Details) When: Tuesday, May 14th

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DPS Vendor Fair The 2019 Vendor Fair is a collaborative effort by the members of the Government Procurement Compliance Forum to give our regional businesses as many resources and networking opportunities as possible. This event will provide businesses the opportunity to learn about contracting opportunities with the City of Chicago, its Sister Agencies, Cook County Agencies, and State and Federal agencies. You will have the opportunity to attend several business workshops, learn how to join the construction trade unions, find financial, insurance, and legal assistance. Come out and network with other business owners. UIC Forum Parking Available for $10.00 - 1029 S. Morgan, Lot 5 Visit www.vendorfair.info to register now!

Where: UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Rd.) When: Wednesday, May 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Taking Care of Business Leadership Conference PLAN4SUCCESS is hosting a one day conference for 9th-12th graders to give scholars the knowledge necessary to develop an understanding of how to present themselves for opportunities, gain financial literacy competencies, and learn how to realize next steps in life beyond high school. Through professional presentations from industry leaders, hands on practical experiences and exposure to the information provided, your scholars will gain the necessary lessons to prepare them to Participate to Learn how to take Action and Network. The cost to attend the conference cost is $10 per student. Visit www.plan-4success.org for more information.

Where: University of Illinois Chicago (1007 W. Harrison St.) When: Saturday, May 18th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Domestic Violence Against Seniors: Misuse of Power The Circuit Court of Cook County's Elder Justice Center's Free Senior Enrichment Seminar Series is hosting an event entitled "Domestic Violence Against Seniors: Misuse of Power and Control." At the event, presenters will discuss the court process for obtaining orders of protection and the legal protections and resources available for survivors of domestic violence. To RSVP please call 312-603-9233.

Where: Richard J. Daley Center (50 W. Washington, St., Room 2005) When: Thursday, May 23rd from noon to 1:30 pm

Bicycle and Sporting Goods Drive Spring cleaning? Save those bicycles. Save your used sporting goods and equipment. The Armstrong PAC wants your gently used bicycles, calls, gloves, tennis gear, jump ropes, and more! Donations will benefit the children who use Armstrong Park. For more information please contact Park Supervisor Renee Shepherd-Owens at 312-747-1738.

Where: Armstrong Park (Drop-Off Details coming Soon) When: Saturday, June 1st

Just Get Sleep, South Loop! Visit South Loop Elementary School's 3rd Just Get Sleep, South Loop! Mattress Sale Fundraiser. Save on a new mattress and support South Loop Elementary School! Test our mattresses, select your favorite and order the same day! Purchases are delivered by White Glove Delivery. All sizes and styles, with prices up to 50% below retail. South Loop Elementary will receive up to $800 per mattress purchase. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/justgetsleep/events.

Where: South Loop Elementary School 1212 S. Plymouth Ct.) When: Saturday, June 1st and Sunday June 2nd from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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South Loop Event Parking Restrictions Parking restrictions are in place for the South Loop from Roosevelt Road to Cermak Rd. from Lake Shore Drive to Clark St. during all Chicago Bears football games and many other Soldier Field events, Wintrust Arena events have been removed from the parking restrictions. Vehicles parked in the South Loop w ithout a valid South Loop Event Parking Pass, South Loop Event Guest Pass or Residential Permit Parking pass (for Residential Permit Parking Streets ONLY) are subject to ticketing or towing. For a complete list of Soldier Field events, please visit www.SoldierField.net/event. The 3rd Ward is providing the list below as a courtesy to residents and visitors and does not assume liability for the accuracy of the monthly list of South Loop events. All Soldier Field events are subject to change, including cancellation or the scheduling of additional events. It is your responsibility to adhere to the parking restrictions in place.

Bike the Drive Fifth Third Bike the Drive will close Lake Shore Drive to car traffic from W. Hollywood to E. 57th St. on Sunday, May 26th from 5:00 am to 11:00 am. Bike the Drive benefits the nonprofit Active Transportation Alliance's work to improve biking, walking and transit in Chicagoland. The event is produced in cooperation with the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. For more information please call 312-427-3325.

Movies in the Parks Hollywood stars return to Chicago skies this summer, as Movies in the Parks brings big-screen entertainment to local parks for the nineteenth season. Join us in the parks for everything from classics from the Golden Age of Hollywood and retro childhood favorites, to the best family-friendly box office favorites from recent years. All movies begin at dusk. Call (312) 742-1134 for daily listings and weather-related cancellations. A full list of movies can be found at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/movies-parks.

Movies @ the 3rd Ward

Important Announcements

Special Olympics Spring Games Open-ing Ceremonies - Thursday, May 2nd at 9:45 am (Soldier Field)

Chicago Beer Classic - Saturday, May 4th at 11:30 am (Soldier Field)

BTS World Tour - Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 pm (Soldier Field)

R&B Ladies Night Out - Saturday April 11th at 8:00 pm (Wintrust Arena)

BTS World Tour - Sunday, May 12th at 7:30 pm (Soldier Field)

Sky vs. Indiana Fever - Preseason - Thurs-day, May 14th at 11:00 am (Wintrust Arena)

Bark in the Park - Saturday, May 18th at 9:00 am (Soldier Field)

Cirque du Soleil VOLTA - May 18th to July 6th (Soldier Field Parking Lot)

Night Nation Run - Saturday, May 18th at 5:30 pm (Soldier Field)

Move for Kids - Sunday, May 19th at 9:30 am (Soldier Field)

Soldier Field 10 Mile Race - Saturday, May 25th at 7:00 am (Soldier Field)

DuSable Museum (740 E. 56th Pl. Saturday, June 15th Freedom Song

Grant Park Logan Monu-ment (900 S. Michigan) Monday, June 17th Chicago

Mandrake Park (900 E. Pershing Rd.) Friday, June 21st Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Cotton Tail Park (44 W. 15th St.) Monday, June 24th The LEGO Movie 2

Chicago Women's Park (1801 S. Indiana Ave.) Sunday, June 30th The Incredibles 2

Daniel Webster Park (1357 S. Indiana Ave.) Monday, July 8th Peter Rabbit

Dunbar Park (300 E. 31st St.) Thursday, July 11th Black Panther

Chicago Women's Park (1801 S. Indiana Ave.) Saturday, July 13th Dunkirk

DuSable Museum (740 E. 56th Pl.) Saturday, July 20th Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Ellis Park (535 E. 35th St.) Saturday, July 27th Creed II

Fuller Park (331 W. 45th St.) Tuesday, July 30th Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Chicago Women's Park (1801 S. Indiana Ave.) Thursday, August 1st Jane Eyre

Pendleton Park (4345 S. Calumet Ave.) Saturday, August 10th Aquaman

DuSable Museum (740 E. 56th Pl.) Saturday, August 17th Trinity Goodheart

Grant Park Logan Monu-ment (900 S. Michigan) Monday, August 19th Grease

Chicago Women's Park (1801 S. Indiana Ave.) Saturday, August 24th First Man

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New CPS Parent Portal Chicago Public Schools is excited to announce that on April 22nd, the Parent Portal was replaced with a new system called Aspen. Aspen provides the same capabilities as the current Portal while adding new features as well. If you don't have a portal account now and would like one in Aspen, this message applies to you! Existing Parent Portal accounts will not automatically be transferred to Aspen. To access the new system, current portal users and parents who are interest-ed in creating a portal account for the first time must confirm the following with their school's main office. That you are listed as a contact for your student(s) and you have an up-to-date email address in the current Student Information System. Visit www.cps.edu/parentportal to see a new Aspen Parent Portal introductory video.

Healthcare/Financial Clinic for Seniors The Cook County Elder Justice Center, in partnership with the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services Elder Help Desk Presents "Powers of Attorney Healthcare / Financial Clinic." The Elder Help Desk, located in CL-16, is now offering Powers of Attorney Clinics to elders (60 years and up) every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. At these clinics, elders will meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney about their medical and financial wishes and the attorney will draft Powers of Attorney for the elder. All elders will walk out of the clinic with completed, notarized Powers of Attorney for medical and/or finances. The clinic is by appointment only. Elders wanting to schedule an appointment should call (312) 986-4105. Cook County Elder Justice Center 50 West Washington Street Concourse Level - Room CL-16 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 603-9233.

LIFT-Chicago Lift wants every family to be healthy, happy and financially secure. They help connect families with young children under the age of 8 to the people, tools and resources they need. LIFT offers free personalized career and financial coaching, professional credit guidance, and workforce development. Members are eligible for an approximately $600 stipend for participation in the Coaching Program. Contact LIFT-Chicago at 321-316-1899, chicago@liftcommunities.org or www.WhyWeLIFT.org to sign up.

Chicago Post Office Asks Community to Stamp Out Hunger With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive - the nation's largest single-day food drive - on Saturday, May 11. Making a donation is easy. Customers should leave their non-perishable food donations in a bag near their mailbox on Saturday, May 11, before their letter carrier arrives. In the days leading up to the food drive, letter carriers will be delivering special bags along with your mail that may be used to make donations. Food collected during Saturday's drive will be delivered to local community churches, food banks and food pantries for distribution. While all non-perishable donations are welcome, foods that are high in protein such as canned tuna, salmon, beans and peanut butter are most needed. Canned fruits and vegetables, whole grain, low sugar cereals, macaroni and cheese dinners and 100% fruit juice also top the list of most needed items.

Chade Foundation Scholarship Program The Chade Foundation is excited to announce the Tenth Annual Chade Foundation Scholarship Program. They will be accepting applications February 1st through May 31st. The program will be held on Saturday, August 3rd in Hamming Hall (3225 W. Foster Ave.) on the campus of North Park University. A copy of the scholarship application can be found at www.chadefoundation.org/scholarship.php .

2018 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program The SECC is delighted to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2019 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program. Since 1999, the program has offered funds to neighborhood schools, religious congregations, community organizations, park advisory councils, and block groups to support neighborhood beautification projects in the Oakland, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, and Washington Park communities. Each grant will be awarded based upon the proposed project, with a maximum grant amount of $4,000 per organization. The proposal deadline is Friday, May 24th. To learn more or download the RFP go to www.secc.org.

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Terminal 5 Concessions Jobs O'Hare Terminal 5 has over 50 full-time and part-time job openings in their dynamic concessions program. Participating concessionaires include Areas USA, Brookstone, Dufry, Hudson, I Love Chicago, McDonald's, Nuts on Clark, Swatch and XpresSpa.

Where: O'Hare International Airport Terminal 5 Departures Level When: Tuesday, May 7th from 8:00 am to noon

Airport Concessions Career Fair This is an opportunity to speak directly to hiring managers of the stores and restaurants at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Concessionaires are looking to fill front-line associate positions, cooks, wait staff, service providers, massage therapists, nail techs, managers and other support positions for the airport shops. Bring your resume for on-site interviews.

Where: O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 Baggage Claim area in the lower level When: Tuesday, May 21st from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Landscape Junior Laborers Teens: work outside this summer! Keep Chicago parks clean and beautiful as a Landscape Junior Laborer. The Chicago Park District is currently hiring teens age 16 and up as Landscape Junior Laborers. Work outside under supervision caring for lawns, walks, drive and outdoor spaces. Plant seeds, flowers or shrubs. Assist in cleaning parks with occasional work indoors. Apply now! Applications accepted through March 17th at www.ChicagoParkDistrict.com/jobs with JobID: 4347 "Junior Laborer (seasonal)."

Community Youth Employment Program Lawrence Hall's Project Work is offering a Community Youth Employment Program. Open to young people ages 16-24, the program will offer career readiness training in order to obtain employment and receive job experience. For information contact 773-360-5113 or email projectwork@lawrencehall.org.

Chicago Bicycling Ambassadors The City of Chicago's Bicycling Ambassadors are the outreach and education arm of the Chicago Department of Transportation. Consultants to the City of Chicago, the Ambassadors teach school children, motorists and bicyclists to better share city streets. They do this by speaking face-to-face to members of the public. Teams of Ambassadors deliver bicycling and pedestrian expertise personally in demonstrations and conversations in public places, at community events and to children at schools and summer day camps. Ambassadors will be expected to work 35 to 40 hours per week, successfully complete a five- to ten-day training course that covers bicycle handling, bicycling and traffic safety, media relations, and conflict resolution (provided by the program) and while on duty, wear an Ambassador uniform provided by the program. Candidates should write and send a cover letter explaining why they consider themselves suited for the job, along with a résumé of qualifications and relevant experience. The positions are open until filled. For more information go to www.bicyclingambassadors.org. Resumes and questions can be directed to: Romina Castillo City of Chicago's Bicycling Ambassadors Chicago Department of Transportation 30 North LaSalle, Suite 500 Chicago IL 60602 312-744-8251 romina@museumcommunitydesign.com

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3rd Ward Students Excel at City Debate Championships Please join Alderman Dowell in congratulating the following students for their fantastic achievements in the City Debate Championships. In the Chicago Middle School Debate League City Championship, South Loop Elementary student Miles Reeves was Varsity Champion and South Loop Elementary students Rebecca Chan and Grace Bauer won Varsity 2nd Place, South Loop Elementary student Miles Reeves won the Varsity Top Speaker Award, and South Loop Elementary student Nikita Agrawal won Junior Varsity Top Speaker Award 3rd Place. Great job to everyone who participated and congratulations to all the winners!

Attending and participating in the Chicago Police's Community Policing Program (CAPS) is one of the best ways to address crime and quality of life issues in your neighborhood. By attending CAPS meetings, you can share important information with the police that will assist them in making arrests and preventing crime as well as receive valuable information about resources that promote homeowner and community safety. Visit www.chicagopolice.org to find out what district you live in and click on each district title to learn more about what is happening in your neighborhood.

Third Ward Alderman Pat Dowell | 5046 S. State St. | Chicago, IL. | (773) 373-9273 | ward03@cityofchicago.org www.ward03chicago.com | Facebook.com/aldermanpat.dowell | Twitter: @aldpatdowell3rd

Hours: Mon.—Wed.: 9am-5pm Thurs.: 12-8pm (Ward Night from 6-8), Fri.: 9am-1pm, Every Third Sat.: 10am-1pm

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May CAPS Meetings

1st District 7th District 2nd District

131/132 Tuesday, May 21st @ 6:30 pm 1st District (1718 S. State St.)

133 Wednesday, May 22nd @ 6:30 pm Prairie Shores (2901 S. King Dr.)

711 Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30 pm 7th District (1438 W. 63rd St.)

211 Monday, May 13th @ 6:30 pm College of Opt. (3240 S. Indiana)

212/214 Tuesday, May 7th @ 6:30 pm Mandrake Park (3858 S. Cottage)

213/215/224 Tuesday, May 28th @ 6:30 pm St. Elizabeth's (4058 S. Michigan)

221/223 Tuesday, May 21st @ 6:30 pm King Center (4314 S. Cottage)

225 Thursday, May 9th @ 6:30 pm Coppin AME (5627 S. Michigan)

231 Thursday, May 2nd @ 6:30 pm Washington Park (5531 S. King Dr.)

9th District

915 Tuesday, May 14th @ 6:30 pm 9th District Station (3120 S. Halsted)

924 Tuesday, May 7th @ 6:00 pm Davis Square Park (4430 S. Marshfield)

931/933 Thursday, May 2nd @ 6:00 pm Cornell Square (1809 W. 50th St.)

925 Wednesday, May 15th @ 6:00 pm St. Gabriel's (4500 S. Wallace)

934/935 Tuesday, May 21st @ 6:00 pm Sherman Park (1301 W. 52nd)