Patrons' Party Thank You
Patrons’ Party
Thank You
MUSIC: CITY SOUNDS
The Sheffield Street Festival will host
different live bands throughout the
weekend, with a big selection of talents,
styles, and genres. Come and rock out
with some of Chicago’s favorite cover
bands and original artists playing your
favorite tunes!
This year we will have an acoustic band,
a Beatles tribute band playing all their top
hits, a Tom Petty tribute, a Yacht Rock
cover band, and much more!
GARDENS: TAKE A STROLL
Visit more than 100 beautiful
neighborhood gardens on a self-guided
tour. Guidebooks, which contain the map
and textual descriptions of the gardens,
are available at the Garden Center on the
lawn in front of St. Vincent de Paul
Church with a $10 donation.
SO MUCH MORE!
Check this page often for the latest news for our neighborhood!
Patrons’ Party
Thank You
Dear Neighbors,
AFS is looking for families to host foreign exchange high school students for the 2018/2019 school year. You choose the student who will be the best fit for your family. Students arrive with their own spending money, excellent medical coverage, and are looking forward to participating as active members of their host families, schools, and communities. For more information, please contact Linda Mellis at 773-327-9123 or afs.mellis@gmail.com.
Community Alert: Aggravated Battery
1200 West Webster
Sheffield Neighborhood Association and
Wrightwood Neighborhood Association
Lincoln Yards Community Meeting Debrief
It is with heavy hearts that the Sheffield Neighborhood Association Board of Directors informs you of the passing of our fellow Board member and dear friend, Patricia Hayes.
When people heard of Patty’s passing, they shared their thoughts with our group. We would like to share just a handful of those sentiments with you.
“She was a wonderful woman who worked so hard for the community and the SNA. She will be dearly missed. I am so saddened to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace.”
Hello SNA members!
18th District Police Commander Paul R. Bauer
Free homework help for elementary age children is offered at the Lincoln Park Branch Library, 1150 West Fullerton Avenue. On Wednesdays, a volunteer Homework Helper with extensive teaching experience is available from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Thursdays, a Teacher in the Library is available from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No registration is needed. Please feel free to contact the Lincoln Park Branch at 312-744-1926 for additional information.
SNA Annual Meeting Thank You
We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who attended our annual meeting. We would also like to extend a special thanks to this year’s sponsors: Dee’s Mandarin & Sushi Lounge, Glascott Saloon, Hakka Bakka, McGee’s Tavern & Grille, Derby Bar & Grill, Sweet Mandy B’s, The Budlong Hot Chicken, The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria. We send a special shout-out to our committee members, David Bassin and Holly Panter, for planning this fantastic event.
Community Alert Robbery
Shared Cost Sidewalk Program
Sidewalk Snow Removal
The correspondence below was sent to Alderman Brian Hopkins regarding the proposed rezoning and proposed development of 1309 West Belden. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at info@sheffieldneighborhood.org.
December 6, 2017
By Email
Alderman Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward
1400 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Re: 1309 W. Belden, Chicago, IL - Application for Zoning Change
Dear Alderman Hopkins:
Stolen Packages
We have received several reports from Sheffield neighbors of packages being stolen from their front porches. Click here to find out ways to help prevent your packages from being stolen.
DePaul is once again offering the Neighborhood Parking Program for those residents who own their property and live in the boundaries of Altgeld (north), Armitage (south), Halsted (east), Wayne (west). Full details of the program can be accessed on their website. Residents who OWN their property may apply either in person or via mail to 2320 North Kenmore, Room 177, Chicago, Illinois 60614.
Community Safety
1811, 1812, and 1813 Beat Meetings
Second Thursday of Every Other Month
St. James Church
2101 North Fremont
You are invited to attend the community beat meetings held the second Thursday of every other month. For more information, please call the 18th District at 312-742-5778 or email CAPS.018district@chicagopolice.org.
Make a difference in the life of a an adult with a disability. Be a volunteer tutor in Anixter Center's Jack Ehrlich Literacy Program. The program is Chicago's only free literacy program designed exclusively for older teens and adults with disabilities, and it is all about helping adults with disabilities reach their goals. Typical goals include improving reading, writing, and math skills; finding a better job; and earning a GED. No special skills required. To become a tutor, volunteers must complete 15 hours of free tutor training and commit to tutoring at least one hour a week for at