You’re invited to an amazing yard sale on Sunday, July 9th in Avondale with 60+ participating addresses!
Date & Time: Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 9am-3pm
Read more about the Avondale Yard Sale here!
Neighbors are encouraged to join this facebook group to get updates from neighbors about what items they are selling at their yard sales.
Check out the interactive map of the participating addresses.
Residents can stop by the office next week to pick up a printed map of the participating addresses.
In This Week’s Newsletter
Quick Links
*Want more information on community opportunities and job postings? Check out our Community Bulletin!
*Block party applications are open! Read more under “Form” on the Neighborhood Services page, and apply here!
July 4th
Dear community,
This weekend many of our neighbors will be celebrating the 4th of July holiday. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs Wade, the attacks on our trans and immigrant communities, the racism that continues to threaten Black lives, the neglect to recognize the humanity, sovereignty of First Nations and so many more reasons, I want to invite everyone to reflect on what freedom means to us as communities and who is actually free in this country.
This is such an important moment in history and I believe that it’s crucial for us to become active participants in organizing the resistance and the fight to ensure that freedom is a shared condition and that it is for all of us and not just a few.
I also want to remind all of our neighbors that we share space in this community and that fireworks can be very harmful and triggering to many of us, especially our veterans. Let’s make sure that we can all enjoy this time by being mindful of how what we enjoy can have a negative impact on others.
I deeply believe that together we can resist, survive and transform anything and I count on all of you to create a society where the humanity of each and all of us is honored and respected equally. Have a great holiday weekend.
Note:
*Our office will be closed for the day.
*If your garbage is typically picked up on Mondays, it will be picked up on Tuesday. If your pickup day is Tuesday, workers will pick up your garbage on Tuesday/Wednesday.
Chicago Park District Pools NOW OPEN
33rd Ward Pools:
-River Park, 5100 N. Francisco Ave. (Albany Park)
-California Park, 3843 N. California Ave. (Irving Park)
Close to our ward:
-Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave (North Park)
Hiring 33rd Ward Neighborhood Services Specialist
Apply: https://33rdward.org/hiring
You may also call our office with with any questions 773.840.7880.
1. Jensen Park Pet Vaccine Clinic, July 9th 
2. North Park Community Market, July 10-Oct 16th
3. Albany Park Lot Jams Concerts, July 14-Oct 8th
4. Horner Park Brew Fest, July 15th
Youth Opportunities
1. Chicago Summer Programming
*Chicago Public Schools programming found here, and you can call your local school for more information!
2. 2022 Illinois Dream Fund Accepting Applications for Undocumented Students in Illinois, due July 15th
3. CPS Summer Meals Program, free breakfast and lunch
Children attending CPS summer programs—and all Chicago children between 1 and 18 years old—are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch at any school where summer programs take place! Find CPS locations to get meals here!
Albany Park Cooks: Submit Recipes by August 31st
Housing Support
1. Seal your eviction records before July 14th with Lawyer’s Committee for Better Housing
Covid-19 Resources
1. Children as young as 6 months can now get a COVID-19 vaccine!
Upcoming family vaccination clinics at City Colleges of Chicago, 9am-2pm
*Reservations recommended but walk-ins accepted
*For ages 6mos-4 years old
- Saturday, July 2
- Richard J. Daley College, 7500 S. Pulaski Rd.
- Wilbur Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
- Saturday, July 9
- Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.
- Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.
- Saturday, July 23 – Kennedy-King College
- Saturday, July 30 – Richard J. Daley
College and Wilbur Wright College
2. You are now eligible for 8 MORE free at-home COVID rapid tests!
Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for 8 free at-home tests on USPS.com.
3. At-Home Vaccinations: Get your whole family vaccinated at home! CDPH is offering vaccination appointments at home for up to 10 family members. Click here to set up your appointment!
4. Vaccinations
CPS Students:
– Permanent sites
– Mobile Events
– School-Based Health Centers
– Sign up for weekly COVID testing at CPS
33rd Ward Vaccination Events
1. Theodore Roosevelt High School
2. Swedish Hospital: Walk-In’s Welcome
* More information on City testing sites here!
Community Safety Updates
1. Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) Virtual Summit
Learn more about ECPS here!
2. Stay healthy and safe during the heatwave! 
3. 17th District CAPS Meetings
The 17th District has resumed beat meetings in-person.
Information about Beat Meetings here.
Please contact the 17th District Community Policing Office / CAPS, if there are any questions or concerns.
Email: caps.017district@chicagopolice.org
Telephone: 312-742-4588