| FEBRUARY IN BUCKTOWN
vote early & vote often! | | 
BCO President Philip Edison with former board members Liesel Brown(l) and Mary Shaughnessy(r) at the Bucktown Holiday Party.
| | | Dear Neighbor,
In spite of the tough economic times, last year was a tremendous success for the BCO. Through the very hard work and dedication of BCO members we were able to continue our tradition of producing well-run and well-attended events, including:
- Movies in Churchill Park Series
- Free Members Only events at Lottie's Pub and Chaise Lounge (now the Southern)
- The Bucktown Holiday Party Fundraiser at HotChocolate
- Earth Day clean-ups in Ehrler & Churchill Parks
- The Bucktown Education Forum
- Monthly Topical Meetings at the Bucktown Library
Our paid membership increased significantly from 2008, and, to top it all off, the Education Committee was able to coordinate support for and push through a major and overdue overhaul of Pulaski Elementary School (wow!).
It really is amazing to see what can be done with focus, effort and commitment. I thank all of you for all the hard work in 2009! The BCO has another full slate scheduled for 2010, including a couple of new twists. We are always looking for people to dig in and get involved, so if you want to make Bucktown a better place as much as we do, please reach out to me or any other Board member and we will get you involved.
We are now into a new, and what I believe will be another incredible year for the BCO. Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood!
Philip Edison
President
Bucktown Community Organization
Philip@Bucktown.org
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PRIMARY ELECTIONS | 
Tuesday, FEB 2nd
6am - 7pm
Fine Polling Places Everywhere
| | | Vote Early & Vote Often
The Board of Election Commissioners for the city of Chicago will provide the where and how HERE
As for whom? We won't tell you that, but we'll make your homework easier (for the judges, that is). The following link will take you to VoteForJudges.org
There you can find judicial evaluation results from the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening, and the Chicago Bar Association, an evaluation report from the Chicago Council of Lawyers and judicial endorsements from the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times.
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NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON'T | Friday, FEB 5th
6 - 10pm
Flatiron Building 1579 N Milwaukee
| | | First Friday at the Flatiron
For the "Now You See It, Now You Don't" art show, the walls of the Flat Iron Arts Building will act as a giant "canvas" displaying a continuous flow of linear imagery that will turn its interior into a massive work of art. The mural, a collaboration done by a select group of Chicago artists, will be debuted, experienced and vanished, all in one evening.
This event is also the kick off of the 2010 WPB-sponsored First Fridays. Join in the fun at 1579 N. Milwaukee from 6-10pm. Explore two floors of art displayed in artists' studios and living spaces. Admission is always free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, call Kevin at (708) 415-6370.
See the Flat Iron Blog for more information HERE
| | PULASKI IB PROPOSAL - APPROVED! | | Coming to a School Near You in...
September 2010
| | | Great News!
The Board of Education, at their November meeting, approved a modified plan for Pulaski Elementary.
Find out more HERE
| | CTA SERVICE CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT | | Not Coming to a Bus Stop Near You
Beginning
February 7th
| | | Bad News
Bus and rail service changes will take effect on February 7, 2010.
According to WPB - Wicker Park Bucktown SSA #33, the changes that will effect the average Bucktowner are as follows:
Rail (Train) - The Blue Line service will operate less frequently.
Bus - The #X9 (Ashland Express) and #X49 (Western Express) express bus routes are being eliminated. Local bus routes will continue to operate where express routes are being eliminated. Local buses including the 56 Milwaukee, 50 Damen, 72 North, 70 Division and 73 Armitage, will also run less frequently, primarily during off peak/non-rush hours.
For detailed service information about changes to bus and rail services visit HERE
| | GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE BCO | | | No February Meeting
Due to city budget cuts, the hours at the library have been reduced and are not conducive to our Tuesday evening meeting schedule (the meeting night for the BCO since its inception in 1973!). We are currently working on different days and/or locations for the rest of our 2010 meetings. A schedule will be emailed out as soon as it is completed.
Please direct any and all questions to BCO President Philip Edison: Philip@Bucktown.org
| | CAPS (CHICAGO ALTERNATIVE POLICING STRATEGY) MEETINGS | | CAPS Police & Safety Meetings
7pm - 9pm
Ongoing
See Schedule =>
| | | Meet Your Beat Officers
Beat 1432
Meets the third Thursday each month at the Holstein Park Fieldhouse - 2200 N Oakley
Beat 1433
Meets the second Thursday of every even-numbered month at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse - 1419 W Blackhawk
Beat 1434 UPDATED
Meets the second Monday each month at the Bucktown Library - 1701 N Milwaukee
For more info about CAPS, or to locate your beat, contact Community Policing: 312-744-1261
Or visit the CAPS website HERE
14th District Contact Information
2150 N California, Chicago, IL 60647
312.744.8290
| | WINTER INDOOR FARMERS' MARKET | | Sundays through
March 28th
10am - 2pm
Congress Theater
2135 N Milwaukee
| | | Logan Square Farmers' Market
Now that the weather has changed, some of the regulars at the Wicker Park Farmers' Market can be found inside at the Congress Theater in Logan Square. The Market will run from November 1 thru March 28. There will not be a market on Nov. 27, Dec. 27 & Jan. 3.
For more info, call the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce: 773.489.3222
| | BUCKTOWN NEWS & UPDATE LINKS | Please Email Any Bucktown Specific Online News Source Links We Should Know About:
news@bucktown.org
| | | Stay Informed With These Great Sources
If you are jonesing for more Bucktown News than the BCO can supply, here are a few more good sources to feed your habit:
eNewsblasts
The Pipeline, a weekly eNewsletter for Bucktown & Wicker Park
See a sample version HERE
Sign up for the weekly updates by sending an email to: streetsofwicker@hotmail.com
ADDED THIS MONTH WPB - Wicker Park Bucktown SSA #33, a weekly update of events and useful information for Bucktown and Wicker Park residents.
Sign up for the weekly updates by sending an email to: eleanor@wickerparkbucktown.org
Holstein Happenings, a monthly eNewsletter about all things Holstein (Park, that is). Email: friendsofholsteinpark@yahoo.com
The Week Behind, "The oldest online magazine in America"? (That's what they claim, and we're about to argue with Stump Connolly!) Read and/or sign up here: theweekbehind.com
Twitter
Up to the minute news from the BCO
peacelovegoat twitter.com/peacelovegoat
Facebook
Daily news & event updates from "friends"
Buck Town facebook.com/bucktown &
Wicker Park facebook.com/people/Wicker-Park/1782587954
Back Issues
Copies of recent BCO eBlasts can be foundHERE
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Bucktown Holiday Party - Dec 7th - Additional Tickets Released for Sale! |
| BUCKTOWN HOLIDAY PARTY
not too late to join us -- online ticket sales until 5pm day of event & tickets will be available at the door!
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| 2009 BUCKTOWN HOLIDAY PARTY! | Monday, DEC 7th7pm - 10pm
HotChocolate Restaurant & Dessert Bar
1747 N Damen
Mindy Segal at last year's event.
| | | HotChocolate, HotChocolate, HotChocolate!!!
Undeniably the best Holiday party in Bucktown, the Bucktown Holiday Party is gearing up for year three at HotChocolate Restaurant & Dessert Bar. This exclusive event is only open to 100 guests and will sell out fast, so we recommend buying your tickets the Chicago way -- early and often!
Join the BCO and two time James Beard Award Nominee Chef Mindy Segal in an evening featuring her outstanding cuisine and pastries, custom cocktails, holiday music, and a silent auction featuring the finest offerings from Bucktown's amazing boutiques and businesses. An ideal setting to mix & mingle with your neighbors, and to raise money for this great community of ours!
Buy Tickets Here
For sponsorship opportunities, to market your business with an item in our silent auction, or just plain info about the party, please contact Special Events Chair Amy Weisenbach: Amy@Bucktown.org
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bucktown holiday party tickets on sale now, bco general meeting, bucktown bazaar.... |
| | | 2009 BUCKTOWN HOLIDAY PARTY! | Monday, DEC 7th7pm - 10pm
HotChocolate Restaurant & Dessert Bar
1747 N Damen
| | | HotChocolate, HotChocolate, HotChocolate!!!
Undeniably the best Holiday party in Bucktown, the Bucktown Holiday Party is gearing up for year three at HotChocolate Restaurant & Dessert Bar. This exclusive event is only open to 100 guests and will sell out fast, so we recommend buying your tickets the Chicago way -- early and often!
Join the BCO and two time James Beard Award Nominee Chef Mindy Segal in an evening featuring her outstanding cuisine and pastries, custom cocktails, holiday music, and a silent auction featuring the finest offerings from Bucktown's amazing boutiques and businesses. An ideal setting to mix & mingle with your neighbors, and to raise money for this great community of ours!
Buy Tickets Here
For sponsorship opportunities, to market your business with an item in our silent auction, or just plain info about the party, please contact Special Events Chair Amy Weisenbach: Amy@Bucktown.org
| | NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING OF THE BCO | Tuesday, NOV 17th7pm - 8:30pm
Bucktown Library
1701 N Milwaukee
| | | Meet the New Board & Developer Proposal for 1611 N Damen
Meet the 2010 board of the BCO! The competition (clearly intimidated by the candidates slated by our nominating committee,) never showed up, so please join us in welcoming the new and returning board members.
Also on the agenda will be a presentation of the current development proposal for 1611 N Damen, and our regular trademarked feature "Committee Reports".
Please direct any and all questions to BCO President Philip Edison: Philip@Bucktown.org
| | BUCKTOWN BAZAAR | Saturday & Sunday
NOV 28th & 29th11am - 5pm
Holstein Park Fieldhouse
2200 N Oakley
| | | Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early
This Show will help you get your holiday shopping done before the craziness of the season starts. This will be a well edited show, with everything from irreverent young DIY crafters to elegant established artisans, including favorites from the Bucktown Arts Fest. There will be jewelers, textile artists, ceramists, paper artists, mosaic artists from the Chicago Mosaics school, prints and much more. You will be sure to find the right gift for everyone on your list, well worth your time!
There will be free origami workshop for kids and families on
Saturday and Sunday from 2-4. Taught by master origami educator Gerald Marciniak. Marciniak is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute and a teacher with High Jump Chicago, he has developed a unique approach to using origami to foster cognitive development in a teaching environment. Kids will have great fun making unique holiday ornaments.
The Bucktown Bazaar will also will have a silent auction. It will include donations from the artists and will benefit programs at Holstein Park it will take place simultaneously with the Bazaar.
There is no admission to Bazaar. We look forward to seeing you!
Any Questions? call at 773 263 5882 or email artwalks@ameritech.net
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CPS Public Presentation on Revised Pulaski School Proposal - Thursday, Nov 12th (see below) |
| NOVEMBER IN BUCKTOWN
burr school open house, cps public forum on current plan for pulaski & more |
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Trick-or-Treaters in Bucktown
Photo by Stacia Kass
| Congratulations to all the planners and volunteers who in October dished out the best Bucktown Apple Pie Contest to Date!
| | Another Successful BCO Education Forum! Our 5th Annual Bucktown Education was a huge success with more than 200 people packing into the auditorium of our generous host, Burr Elementary School.
Attendees were treated to the 411 on Chicago Public Schools by the BCO's Education Chair, Steve Dillinger. His succinct presentation took the mystery out of magnet, cluster magnet and neighborhood schools, and introduced the exciting education opportunities that Bucktown parents have. He was followed by principals and leadership from each of the five Bucktown schools (Burr, CICS, Drummond, Pulaski and St. Mary's).
One highlight was what seemed to be the entire personal from both Burr and Pulaski were on hand to answer questions and show their dedication and enthusiasm for their respective schools!
If you missed out, there are two Bucktown education happenings this week: There is an open house at Burr School tonight, and CPS will unveil their exciting new plan for Pulaski on Thursday. Please click one of the hot links to the left, or scroll down for additional information.
Happy November!
PS ~ SAVE THE DATE
BCO'S ANNUAL BUCKTOWN HOLIDAY PARTY
HOTCHOCOLATE!!!
DECEMBER 7TH - (Details in upcoming email.)
| | | BURR SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
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Tuesday, NOV 10th
5 - 6:30pm
Burr School
1621 W Wabansia
| | | Get a First-hand Look Inside Burr Elementary School
Did you know that the students at Burr School learn to speak Japanese? Did you know that Burr is partnered with Hubbard Street Dance and Lookingglass Theatre? Now is your chance to get a look inside of one of our excellent neighborhood school options!
Burr School invites all interested parents to come and meet the staff, talk to parents of current students and tour the facilities. Come see what everyone at Walsh Park is talking about, and learn what makes Burr School so unique.
Topics will include the upcoming tuition based per-school program. For information on this new program, please visit:
burrschool.org/preschool/2007/10/apply-now.html
For additional information on Burr Elementary School in general, please visit:
burrschool.org
If you are interested in getting involved with the BCO education committee, please email committee chair Steve Dillinger: Steve@Bucktown.org
| | CPS PUBLIC FORUM ON REVISED PULASKI IB PROPOSAL
| Thursday, NOV 12th6:30pm
Pulaski School Auditorium
2230 W McLean
| | | Find Out About the Current Proposal For Pulaski
CPS officials will be on hand to explain the details of the revised proposal for the Pulaski IB program and to answer your questions. We encourage you to come and show your support. Hear first hand the great things coming to your neighborhood elementary school! | | NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING OF THE BCO
| Tuesday, NOV 17th7pm - 8:30pm
Bucktown Library
1701 N Damen
| | | Meet the New Board & Developer Proposal for 1611 N Damen
Meet the 2010 board of the BCO! The competition, clearly intimidated by the candidates slated by our nominating committee, never showed up. Please join us in welcoming the new and returning board members.
Also on the agenda will be a presentation of the current development proposal for 1611 N Damen, and our regular trademarked feature "Committee Reports".
Please direct any and all questions to BCO President Philip Edison: Philip@Bucktown.org
| | THIS MONTH IN HOLSTEIN PARK (via Holstein Happenings)
| | | All Things Holstein...
HOLSTEIN HAPPENINGS
October 30, 2009 Many thanks to the contestants, volunteers and especially pie eaters who turned out on a beautiful Sunday in October to make the 5th Annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest a rousing success.
One hundred and fourteen contestants provided 223 pies that were consumed by over 1200 people, raising some $13,000 to support Holstein Park programs.
A complete list of winners can be found at: www.bucktownapplepiecontest.com or www.friendsofholsteinpark.com
GUITAR LESSONS - Monday evenings & Saturday mornings Holstein Park is offering free guitar lessons this fall to individuals who sign up Monday evenings for a one-hour class at 6 or 7 PM, or Saturday morning at 11 AM. Classes are limited to 4-5 students per session. For more information, contact Jeff Harms (630) 205-0768.
ZEPHYR DANCE SHOWCASE - Thurs - Sat, November 12-14
Arts Partner Zephyr Dance will be holding its fall showcase from 7:30 to 9 PM on Thursday and Friday, and again at 2 PM on Saturday afternoon in the Holstein Park Auditorium. Michelle Kranicke and Emily Stein will premiere their new original works. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.
BUCKTOWN BAZAAR - Sat-Sun, Nov. 28 and 29 11 AM to 5 PM Get your holiday shopping done early. Give 70 + artists and craft professionals in Bucktown a chance to haggle over the cost of fine art. Try doing that at Target! Doors open at 11 AM. There is no admission fee.
ONLINE REGISTRATION - WINTER PROGRAMS - Monday, Nov. 30 9 AM SAVE THIS DATE! To register for Moms & Tots, After School, sports and all other winter programs at Holstein Park you must sign up online.
The park district website is www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. [Scroll down to Holstein Park for specific programs.] THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION THIS YEAR. Online registration begins promptly at 9 AM - and most Holstein Park programs are filled quickly. To secure the spots you want, we suggest you visit the site earlier and become familiar with the sign-up routine. Have your credit card ready.
If you sign up for a program and receive a message that all the slots are filled, don't be afraid to log out, then log in and try again in a few minutes. To put it politely, the park district site is imperfect. Programs reported to be full sometimes open up miraculously a few minutes later. Good luck.
Holstein Happenings is a monthly newsletter from Friends of Holstein Park to keep you informed of what's happening in our park. We also have a new website about park activities (http://www.friendsofholsteinpark.com.) If you would like to add more names to the Holstein Happenings mailing list, send new addresses to friendsofholsteinpark@yahoo.com.
| | CAPS (CHICAGO ALTERNATIVE POLICING STRATEGY) MEETINGS
| | CAPS Police & Safety Meetings
7pm - 9pm
Ongoing
(See Schedule =>)
| | | Meet Your Beat Officers
Beat 1432
Meets the third Thursday each month at the Holstein Park Fieldhouse - 2200 N Oakley
Beat 1433
Meets the second Thursday of every even-numbered month at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse - 1419 W Blackhawk
Beat 1434
Meets the fourth Thursday each month at the Bucktown Library - 1701 N Milwaukee
For more info about CAPS, or to locate your beat, contact Community Policing: 312-744-1261
Or visit the CAPS website HERE
14th District Contact Information
2150 N California, Chicago, IL 60647
312.744.8290
| | WINTER INDOOR FARMERS' MARKET
| | Sundays through
March 28th
10am - 2pm
Congress Theater
2135 N Milwaukee
| | | Logan Square Farmers' Market
Now that the weather has changed, some of the regulars at the Wicker Park Farmers' Market can be found inside at the Congress Theater in Logan Square. The Market will run from November 1 thru March 28. There will not be a market on Nov. 27, Dec. 27 & Jan. 3.
For more info, call the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce: 773.489.3222
| | BUCKTOWN NEWS & UPDATE LINKS
| Please Email Any Bucktown Specific Online News Source Links We Should Know About:
news@bucktown.org
| | | Stay Informed With These Great Sources
If you are jonesing for more Bucktown News than the BCO can supply, here are a few more good sources to feed your habit:
Email Newsletters
The Pipeline, a weekly eNewsletter for Bucktown & Wicker Park
See a sample version HERE
Sign up for the weekly updates by sending an email to: streetsofwicker@hotmail.com
The Week Behind, "The oldest online magazine in America"? (That's what they claim, and we're about to argue with Stump Connolly!) Read and/or sign up here: theweekbehind.com
Holstein Happenings, a monthly eNewsletter about all things Holstein (Park, that is). Email: friendsofholsteinpark@yahoo.com
Twitter
Up to the minute news from the BCO
peacelovegoat twitter.com/peacelovegoat
Facebook
Daily news & event updates from "friends"
Buck Town facebook.com/bucktown &
Wicker Park facebook.com/people/Wicker-Park/1782587954
Back Issues
Copies of recent BCO eBlasts can be found HERE
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