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Join Lincoln Square / Ravenswood / North Center locals for a community event about civic capital
We are very excited to announce a collaboration with our neighbors to the south at North Center Neighbors Association this holiday season. On December 13th and 14th, a Holiday Trolley will make a route between Northcenter Town Square, Giddings Plaza, and Dank Haus among other locations to link outdoor & indoor holiday markets. More details at the flyer below! The trolley is free, and there are suggested $5 donation at the Northcenter Town Square Holiday Market and the Dank Haus Weihnactsmarkt.
https://www.ncnaneighbors.org/HJHM
https://dankhaus.com/Weihnachtsmarkt
Lincoln Square Neighbors,
Join the Heart of Lincoln Square at the Dank Haus on Tuesday September 30th to hear how your government representatives are working hard for you in Chicago, Springfield, and DC!
We hope you can join us!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1636072760669?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a Community Garden Social with an Edible Container Gardening Workshop!
Ready to get your hands dirty and learn how to grow your own food? Come on down to 4813 N Western Ave for an evening of planting, mingling, and learning. Our workshop, hosted by Vivant Gardening Services, will cover everything you need to know about creating a thriving edible container garden, perfect for urban settings or small spaces.
Space for the workshop is limited to 20 participants, so be sure to RSVP!
The workshop is free for Heart of Lincoln Square members and $10 for non-members. If you sign up to become a member before the event for $20, you’ll get access to the workshop for free as part of your membership benefits.
This event is open to all skill levels. Even if the workshop fills up, we encourage you to come by, connect with neighbors, and show your support for the work that Heart of Lincoln Square does in our community.
We are hosting a neighborhood walk with the Greater Rockwell Organization and Strong Towns on Thursday, July 10th at 6:00 PM, beginning outside the Western Station.
The walk will highlight some of our most beloved streetscapes and explore ways to improve existing infrastructure to better serve the area. There will also be an interactive portion where residents can share feedback for enhancing the Lincoln Square area. We’ll conclude the walk at the DANK Haus for their Neighborhood Night. Along the walk, we will also have Josh Mark from the 47th ward office to talk about some of the projects happening in the ward. This is a FREE walking tour.
Join us at Save Our Street Fests Social Hour! This is a ticketed event on 6/25 at 6pm - discounts available for members of either Heart of Lincoln Square or LSRCC! Escape the heat and come to talk to event organizers about these valuable summer traditions!
Lincoln Square Neighbors,
Join the Heart of Lincoln Square at the Dank Haus on Saturday October 23rd to hear how your government representatives are working hard for you in Chicago, Springfield, and DC!
We hope you can join us!
Lincoln Square Neighbors,
Join the Heart of Lincoln Square and the Greater Rockwell Organization at the Dank Haus on Saturday February 17th to hear how your government representatives are working hard for you in Chicago, Springfield, and DC!
Confirmed guests include Ald. Matt Martin, State Sen. Mike Simmons, and Ald. Andre Vasquez!
We hope you can join us!
Join the Heart of Lincoln Square Neighbors Association for a Spring Neighborhood Cleanup starting at the North side of the CTA Western Stop Plaza!
If you're interested in joining us - please let us know so we have enough supplies for everyone by clicking here -
https://bit.ly/lscommunitycleanup2023
Several neighborhoods will be participating in this cleanup via the City of Chicago's initiative of Clean and Green. We will be provided with tools and garbage bags to clean our community. If you would like to, please bring your own mask but will have gloves and hand sanitizer available.
See you on Saturday, April 22nd at 10:00 a.m.!
Join us Saturday April 15 for the first ever Ecolution presented by the 40th Ward at Winnemac Park. Thank you to Alderperson Vasquez’ office for putting together this event and making our “Save Your Ash” campaign a Charity Partner. All of the donations will go to the “Save your Ash” campaign
We have our annual Heart of Lincoln Square meeting and board elections coming up. Here’s the information:
When: Tuesday January 24th, 2023
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Dank Haus - Brauhaus Room (2nd Floor)
4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
This is a free event! Come visit with us, network with other local residents, and vote on new board members!
https://forms.gle/PH71nNNM17CUsJ5y7
Learn about the mayoral candidates for the city.
Where: Lane Tech College Prep - 2501 W Addison St
When: January 15th, 2023, Doors open at 4pm, event will be 5-6:15pm
Please register to come and submit your question through this RSVP link below.
Join the Heart of Lincoln Square Neighbors Association for a Spring Neighborhood Cleanup starting at the North side of the CTA Western Stop Plaza!
If you're interested in joining us - please let us know so we have enough supplies for everyone by clicking here -
https://forms.gle/y4fEGt2JxUdRkHVg9
Several neighborhoods will be participating in this cleanup via the City of Chicago's initiative of Clean and Green. We will be provided with tools and garbage bags to clean our community. If you would like to, please bring your own mask but will have gloves and hand sanitizer available.
See you on Saturday, April 3rd at 10:30 a.m.!
Join Alderman Martin and the Heart of Lincoln Square for a night of fun meeting neighbors and discussing what is happening in your neighborhood!
Join us for our annual meeting! Mingle with neighbors, vote for incoming board members for 2022, and learn more about our committees!
HOLS is run by a small group of volunteers who have taken on more than we ever thought possible over this past year. Just imagine what we could do with more volunteers?
That’s right, it’s time for the Annual Meeting on January 26, 2022. We would LOVE to have more volunteers join the board. We are looking for energetic individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities who want to do a little good for our neighborhood. More volunteers means more activities we can lead for our community, our city!
Interested in joining our board? Get your application in by the end of the day Sunday, January 23!
Board members must be active members of the association.
Voting members of the association must be active members.
To be an active member, make sure you join/renew your annual membership to HOLS! It was because of our members committing that we were able to do so much for the neighborhood in 2021!
This is a free event but please register here to come so we can get a general headcount.
Info: Event is open to the public to learn more about HOLS and our committees starting at 6:00 pm.. You can sign up for membership at the event. Voting is restricted to active members only. Introductions and elections will start at 7:15 pm. Virtual attendance via Zoom is also going to be available. Please register above to receive that zoom link.
THANK YOU to all our members and we hope to see you soon!
This is an online meeting for all current plot holders at the Lincoln Square Community Gardens to recap 2021, take suggestions and ideas for this upcoming year, and discuss potential rule changes for 2022
It is time for a HOLS Fall Neighborhood Cleanup. Please join us while we pick up the trash and clean our parkways before it gets too cold. We start at Giddings Plaza at 2pm.
Click the link below if you are interested in joining so we make sure we have enough supplies.
Lincoln Square Neighbors,
Join Heart of Lincoln Square at the Davis Theater on October 16th to hear how your government representatives are working hard for you in Chicago, Springfield, and DC! Confirmed guests include Ald. Andre Vasquez, Ald. Matt Martin, Commissioner Bridget Gainer, State Rep. Ann Williams, State Rep. Greg Harris, State Sen. Mike Simmons, and Congressman Mike Quigley!
The event is a benefit of your annual membership with HOLS.
Please join us on June 9th from 7-8pm to find out more about our Save Your Ash Project! We have inventoried over 300 trees in our area that need our help to save them from the deadly emerald ash borer. Please feel free to browse our website info on it here!
You can join via our Facebook event HERE or via Zoom registration HERE
Stay tuned for more details.
Join your fellow neighbors for our annual State of Lincoln Square community meeting. Hear from local, state and federal elected officials on issues that matter in our own community, and find out how you can turn ideas into action to support Lincoln Square.
Mingle with neighbors, cast your ballot for 2020–2021 incoming board members, and learn more about our active committees to choose how you'll get involved with Heart of Lincoln Square.
Want something green but low maintenance? Terrariums are a great way to have a mini ecosystem right at your fingertips, so it’s no wonder they’ve become a popular staple for indoor gardening.
Plant propagation is one of the most rewarding (and cheapest) experiences of being a Plant Parent.
Whether you’re hoarding what seems like half of Garfield Conservatory in your apartment or just want to figure out that one perfect plant to fill an empty space, we’ll give you the tips you need to keep ’em happy and green.
A timeless and unique art form, kokedama is a centuries old Japanese garden practice that places a plant’s roots in a mud ball encased in soft green moss. It can rest on a dish or be suspended by a string. They’re remarkably simple to make, and once you get the hang of it, kokedama will become your favorite relaxing activity!
Join Heart of Lincoln Square for a no-frills, no-agenda, just-fun community happy hour at Gideon Welles.
Join your fellow neighbors for our annual State of Lincoln Square community meeting. Hear from local, state and federal elected officials on issues that matter in our own community, and find out how you can turn ideas into action to support Lincoln Square.
There will be a presentation by The Community Builders regarding a proposed project at 4715 N. Western, currently a city-owned parking lot, across the street from the Western "L" plaza.
The proposed project is five stories mixed-use (commercial on the ground floor), with 42 one- and two-bedroom units. It is a mixed-income building with all units reserved for residents who earn between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income.
This is an important project for the future of the neighborhood.
This is not a public community meeting — this is a committee meeting convened in advance of the potential development going before the 47th Ward Zoning Advisory Council. After that stage, a community meeting may be called for larger public comment.
To participate in this and other HOLS committee meetings, you must be a dues-paying member. If you are not already a member, please join prior to the meeting using our website (or bring a check to the meeting).
We are planting a mix of versatile native plants that will support our local bees, butterflies, and birds — join us and get your hands dirty!
