November 2012 Register Today for the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot Vidually
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19th WARD QuarterlyA Publication of the 19th Ward Youth Foundation Matthew J. O’Shea NOVEMBER 2012 Register Today for the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot vidually. CARA members may run vendors as well as entertainment. for a discounted $20 pre-registra- If you have any questions or would tion fee and $25 on race day. Run- like to volunteer, please contact ners will be divided by age and sex Matt O’Shea at mattoshea@the19t- according to CARA recommended hward.com or (773) 238-0288. guidelines with awards given for This year, the PrivateBank each age group. All participants has generously agreed to serve as who pre-register will receive a t- presenting sponsor of the race; shirt and gift bag. other sponsors include Dr. Nancy Additionally, a post-race party Church, MetroSouth Medical Cen- The 19th Ward Youth Founda- tumor research and treatment op- will be held at the Kellogg School ter, ComEd, Comcast Cable, Peo- tion will host the 4th Annual Bev- tions to eradicate pediatric brain Field. The after party will feature ples Gas, County Fair, and The Mix erly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and tumors. booths from sponsors and local 101.9 FM. Family Walk on Saturday, Novem- Registration for the ber 24, 2012. Last year over 1,600 Beverly Hills Turkey Trot people filled the tree lined streets is now available online at of Chicago’s historic North Bev- www.the19thward.com erly community for this wonderful for both the run and fam- family event. Proceeds from this ily walk. The run will be year’s event will benefit the John chip timed on a certified McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor 5K course. The untimed Foundation and the 19th Ward family walk allows people Youth Foundation. to take part in the festivi- The John McNicholas Pediatric ties even if they are not Brain Tumor Foundation was es- serious runners. tablished as a 501(c)3 organization Pre-registration is $30 to support pediatric brain tumor for an individual runner/ research. They push for advance- walker or $60 for the fam- ments in the care and treatment of ily walk. Please note, par- pediatric brain tumor patients by ticipants who register as a facilitating better coordination of family will not be timed; if information between patients and multiple family members providers, improving the quality of wish to participate in the life for patients, and funding spe- race with d-chip timing, cifically targeted pediatric brain they must register indi- Ribbon Cutting at Home Run Inn 6th Annual Alderman Matt O’Shea will host the 19th Ward Youth Foundation’s 6th Annual Children’s Film Festival on Friday, December 28th at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Street. The festival will include a showing of The Lorax (PG) at 10am, and Madagascar 3 (PG) at 2pm. Admission is $1 per person, per film, and includes movie screenings and snacks during the show. Tickets will be issued on a first come first serve basis and space is limited. You may reserve your tickets online at www.the19thward. com or in person at the 19th Ward Office, 10400 S. Western Ave. As you sign your children up, please keep in mind that parent volunteer/chaperones are needed. If you are available during the day, your help would be greatly appreciated. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult. This event has become a great winter break activity for local school children and is available to all 19th Ward Elementary School students and their families. If you have questions please call (773) 238-0288 or email mattoshea@ On Friday, October 26, 2012 family and friends welcomed Home Run Inn to Western Ave. Home Run Inn is now open for dine in or carry out service. the19thward.com. More information on page 4. WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 2 WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 3 NOTES FROM THE Dear Neighbor, In the coming months, our community will welcome Finally, we have included a map of our community several new or returning businesses. Last week, Home police beats and a schedule of local CAPS meetings. Run Inn opened at 109th & Western; after much neigh- These meetings give us the opportunity to become borhood anticipation, the restaurants first few days acquainted with the police officers who patrol our have been very successful. We hope to see Franconel- streets on a daily basis. The Chicago Police Depart- lo, Horse Thief Hollow, and Janson’s soon open their ment is committed to keeping our community safe. doors as well. Status updates on each of these proj- If you have any questions or would like information ects is included in this issue. I hope that you have the included in our next issue, please contact me at mat- chance to patronize them and other local businesses [email protected]. To receive regular commu- this holiday season. nity updates, visit our website at www.the19thward. After the Thanksgiving holiday, join us at the 4th An- com and sign up for our e-mail distribution list. nual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and Family Walk Thank you, on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Kellogg School. This event is a great way to spend a healthy day with family and friends while supporting local charities. Matthew J. O’Shea Take advantage of pre-registration discounts by sign- 19th Ward Youth Foundation ing up today at www.the19thward.com. CAPS Meeting Calendar BEAT 2212 First Thursday of the month at 7pm, March through Nov. 22nd District Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey Ave. BEAT 2213 Second Thursday of the month at 7pm, March through Nov. Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. A 19th Ward Youth Foundation Publication BEAT 2211 Matthew J. O’Shea, Alderman Third Thursday of the month at 7pm, March through Nov. Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St. Beverly / Morgan Park Service Office BEAT 2221 10400 S. Western Ave. First Tuesday of the month at 7pm, March through Nov. Christ the King Parish Hall, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave. Chicago, IL 60643-2508 (773) 238-8766 (phone) (773) 238-9049 (fax) [email protected] Mount Greenwood Service Office 3215 W. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60655 (773) 238-8776 (773) 238-8777 (fax) [email protected] City Hall Office 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 744-3072 www.the19thward.com WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 4 Community Development Updates This fall, crews have tion for our area. Fran- A Home Run for Western Ave. been busily work- conello will feature a ing at Franconello redesigned bar and Restaurant, 10222 new layout in the S. Western Ave. The main dining hall. renovation is nearly Owners hope to open complete and will transform the dining room in Decem- the severely fire damaged structure ber and the private party space in back into a high quality dining op- January. Home Run Inn (HRI), Chicago’s wine vinaigrette. Pastas include the Premium Thin-Crust Pizza, is proud Signature Vodka Rigatoni; and the to announce the opening of its 9th Grand Slam Burger is a hit, topped Chicagoland location at 10900 S. with Applewood smoked thick- Western Ave. in Beverly. Cozy up in cut bacon, crispy onions straws a warm setting of natural brick and and bleu cheese sauce served on a wood trim, and watch your piping grilled pretzel roll. hot pizza come straight from the Home Run Inn Pizza is really oven to your table. what it is all about! Specialty Pizzas Start out with one of Home Run include the Garlic Fireball, with Edna White Garden Inn’s new appetizers: Southside sausage, jalapeno peppers and All construction and planting of the plantings will require sev- Sliders, three toasted buns piled giardiniera on garlic butter crust; and has been completed at the Edna eral weeks to establish themselves. high with pulled Guinness braised The 1947, with sausage, caramelized White Garden at 1826 W. Mon- A dedication ceremony is being beef, Dubliner cheese, Jameson onions and sautéed mushrooms. terey Ave. The transformation of planned for Spring 2013. slaw and fresh scallions; or Guinness “Create Your Own Pizza,” selecting the garden included significantly The Edna White Garden is Nachos, crisp cottage fried potatoes from a variety of over 20 garden and increased garden plots, a concrete owned by NeighborSpace. The smothered with the same tasty premium toppings. Save a space for walking path throughout the prop- transformation project was funded toppings; plus many of your other dessert with Home Run Inn’s new erty, and a pergola covered seating by grants obtained by Neighbor- favorites, including Home Run Inn’s Ghirardelli Chocolate Bomb, a rich area lined with brick pavers. The Space and Alderman Matt O’Shea. famous Jumbo Chicken Wings. chocolate cupcake with chocolate plantings fronting the street have With the work completed, volun- There are soups and salads, such as chips and topped creamy mousse many native flowers and shrubs teers are needed to help maintain the lighter Wild Rice & Orzo salad, and chocolate fudge! that will provide color and tex- the garden; if you are interested in tossed with nutty wheat berries, Dine In or Carry Out at the new ture and the larger grass areas will being a part of that effort, please cranberries, corn niblets, toasted Home Run Inn Beverly location. have a mix of low grasses that will contact the 19th Ward at (773) 238- almonds and bell peppers in a red Call 773-432-9696. require much less maintenance. 8766 or [email protected]. While the work is complete, some Thank you! Construction is cur- shortly. The parking lot rently underway at Jan- has been repaved and son’s Drive-In, 9900 restriped and decora- S.