Walking Tour of Andersonville this Thursday

Join the Swedish American Museum at 11:00 a.m. this Thursday for a walking tour of of Andersonville, with a focus on the area’s rich Swedish heritage. The tour will begin and end at the Museum, located at 5211 N. Clark St. Self-guided tour books will also be on hand at the Museum’s front desk.

Thursday: Positive Loitering on Thorndale

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Windy City Ribfest (Uptown) This Weekend!

Although it doesn’t occur in Edgewater or Andersonville, we wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the Windy City Ribfest happening this weekend in Uptown (which does touch the 48th Ward).

Safety Seminar July 20th

When: July 20, 2011 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Come and hear from former burglars at the safety seminar on July 20, 2011 at the 19th District. These former burglars let you know what they looked for in a house or business to rob. They will provide information on how they entered the...

Friday Night Movies @ Northside Community Church

Northside Community Church (5445 N. Clark) is hosting family movie nights on Friday evenings during July.

Friends of West Edgewater Park Fundraiser

Green Acres Redux. Credit: Friends of West Edgewater Park Friends of West Edgewater Park (FWEP)

Park cleanup this weekend – Thorndale Beach playground

A group of residents are gathering this

This weekend: Christmas in July rummage sale

Famous Fido Rescue & Adoption Alliance (5430 N Clark) is holding a Christmas in July rummage sale this weekend benefitting

Tomorrow night: Despicable Me

St. Andrew’s 50th Annual Greek Festival this weekend

St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church will host its 50th Annual Greek Festival this Saturday July 9th (2pm – 11pm) and July 10th (Noon to 11pm). The festival will include Greek food, beer, wine, Grecian dancers, pastries, raffles, children’s activities and much more. St. Andrew’s is located at 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. Check out their...

Next week: Andersonville Green Week

Eco-Andersonville’s second annual “Andersonville Green Week” kicks off next week from July 11 – 17.

Tonight: Positive loitering on Thorndale

The Thorndale Action Task Force is once again holding positive loitering tonight from 8PM – 9PM.

Volunteer to assist Care for Real’s move to new space

Edgewater’s food pantry Care for Real is moving from their current location at 6044 N Broadway to new space at The Breakers on Broadway this weekend, and they could use your help!

Take Back the Block: Lawrence & Sheridan

Join Alderman Osterman’s office and neighbors take back the block to make

Backlot Bash this weekend

Don’t forget that Andersonville’s annual Backlot Back is taking place once again this weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) in the parking lot behind Cheetah Gym.  For tickets and more info click here: