Archive for September, 2009

Alert–NO Parking on the Bucktown 5K Course 10/4/2009

posted on : Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

New for this YEAR : There will be no parking on all streets of the Bucktown 5K course starting Sunday morning, October 4th at 4am, until 2pm.  Shuttle service available for alternate parking for residents on the course starting Saturday afternoon at 5pm. (more…)

NO Parking on the Bucktown 5K Course

posted on : Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Location: Bucktown 5K Course
Link out: http://www.bucktown5k.com/neighbors/
Start Date: 2009-10-04 4:00
End Date: 2009-10-04 14:00

Description
There will be no parking on all streets of the Bucktown 5K course starting Sunday morning, October 4th at 4am, until 2pm. Shuttle service available for alternate parking for residents on the course starting Saturday afternoon at 5pm.

Churchill Dog Park Renovation Kick Off

posted on : Monday, September 28th, 2009
Location: Churchill Dog Park – 1825 North Damen Avenue (Alternative entrance on Winchester at Bloomingdale)
Link out: For more information: Debby Kotzen, 312.399.4715
Start Date: 2009-10-03 9:00
End Date: 2009-10-03 13:00

Description
Join 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack and the Churchill Park Advisory Council in launching renovations to the Churchill Dog Park to establish the first Green dog park in Chicago.
The Kick Off includes:
• Unveiling of the Revitalized park rendering
• Whitewashing of the South Wall in preparation for new murals with paint donated by Colori, an eco-friendly store Rethinking traditional paint
• Collection of leftover paint to be Reused for mural work
• Installation of “Found Art Sculpture” by Andrew De La Rosa from Gallery B1E

WPB Seeks Applicants for Open Commission Seats

posted on : Monday, September 21st, 2009

WPB currently has two open seats on the Commission.  You must own or rent property in the district to qualify.  See the position description or email for more information.

First WPB Bustracker Screen Installed @ Red Hen

posted on : Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

The first WPB RedPost Bustracker screen was installed successfully at Red Hen Bread today. Two more installations at local businesses are confirmed for tomorrow, with a few more to come by the end of the week. See the photos of this exciting new program in action.

Bike Light Give-Away

posted on : Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Friday night’s bike light give-away at the Polish Triangle was a great success. WPB gave away close to 200 bright bike headlights with the help of the 1st Ward Office, Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors, and the 14th District Police. See the pictures here.

Agenda and Minutes September 8, 2009

posted on : Friday, September 4th, 2009

Agenda and Minutes September 2009.

Financial Reports:
Statement of Financial Activities Aug 09
Statement of Financial Position Aug 09
Budget vs. Actual Aug 09

Committees:
Long Term Planning Committee Report
Executive Committee Report
Guide Development Report
Pedestrians & Passengers Committee Report
Bikes Committee Report
Clean Green Safe Committee Report
Promote the Arts Report
Promote WPB Report