Place Your Graduate’s Photo in this Saturday’s Sounds Newspaper
The Sounds newspaper is accepting “Grad Ads” for Saturday’s issue (June 20th) if you provide the photo and the message by 5:00 PM tomorrow (June 16th).
You may have seen the Grad Ads in the June 6th issue of The Sounds and wished you had placed one for your grad. Now you have the opportunity if you act fast.
Several families from Sauganash Park are placing ads for their grads. Join in the fun.
Grad Ads are 3” x 6” and include a photo of your grad. Cap and gown optional. The text includes the grad’s name, a congratulatory message, where they are graduating from and, optionally, where they are headed. The ads generally end with “Love”, “With love”, “All our love” from the family (Dad, mom, sisters, brothers).
If you’re interested, send a photo and your message to [email protected] . The cost of a grad ad is $22 and you pay online on The Sounds website on the donation page. Select the graduation ad option.
SPCA Graduation Celebration
The Sauganash Park Community Association is organizing a celebration for our neighborhood graduates. We ask that all our neighbors come outside and help us celebrate on June 14th at 1 PM.
If you have a graduate in your home, we will tie a balloon to your porch on the day of the celebration. This will indicate your graduate’s status. Just sign up here and let us know.
We will have a music truck provided by WiFi Firetruck. We will also have photography services covering the entire event provided by DejaViewsUSA. Photos will later be posted on this website.
Here is a map of the route that the truck will take on the day of the event. We hope to post a Google map showing the location of the truck on this page if we can. Check back on Sunday, June 14th between 1 and 3.
We are also offering professional photography services for graduates and their families. This unique offering is called PORchTRAITS. If you have a graduate in your home, you can request PORchTRAITS. Photos will be taken outdoors at your home. The photographer will follow CDC guidelines for social distancing. The only cost to you is a $40 or greater donation to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. After you make your donation, you are eligible for the PORchTRAITS service and can sign up here.
Covid-19 Resources
Swedish Hospital Community Helpline
Swedish Hospital has a help line that community members can call: 1-773-907-7700. If you are experiencing cough, fever, or respiratory issues, you can call this number. Clinicians are screening these calls and will help you determine what to do next. This printout from the CDC offers some useful tips too.
Show Support For Healthcare Workers!
Show support for healthcare professionals by burning a candle outside or in your windows tomorrow night at 7 PM.
You or your children can also color this sheet and tape it to your windows.
Small Business Loans
The CARES Act has made money available for small businesses. Want to learn more about how to obtain one of these loans? 10 District Commissioner Bridget Gainer along with Alderman Nugent and others are hosting a virtual townhall meeting about it this Thursday, April 2nd from 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm.
The meeting will be held over Zoom at this link: https://bit.ly/
You can also call this phone number: 1-312-626-6799 and enter Meeting ID: 513 964 405
Know someone with a small business? Let them know about this great opportunity.
Other Resources
Here are some helpful resources for artists.
Here are more helpful resources for small business.
We will get through this together, even if we must stay apart for now.
Stay safe!
Student Art Contest
Our friend, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-08), is hosting an art contest for students in grades 6-12. The theme is COMMUNITY. Winning art pieces will be displayed in the Senator’s offices in Chicago and Springfield. Group entries are welcome. Click here for the complete rules and instructions to enter.
2019 SPCA Holiday Decorating Contest
Active members can win gift certificates to area restaurants by decorating their homes for the holidays.
Grand Prize: $75 gift certificate to Stefani Prime Italian restaurant in Lincolnwood.
1st Prize: $50 gift certificate to the new Dakota 94 restaurant in Edgebrook.
2nd Prize: $50 Kanela Breakfast Club at one of their many locations throughout Chicago.
3rd Prizes: Two third prize winners will be awarded a $25 gift certificate to Colletti’s Italian Restaurant in Jefferson Park.
Let’s light up our neighborhood!
Holidays at the Underpass
Decorate the Underpass at Lowell/Granville with Your SPCA.
All are welcome to join us in this fun, family activity. There will be snacks, coffee, and hot cocoa. Help us spread cheer and share in the holiday festivities. Free gift for the first 20 kids. Don’t be late!
WHEN: November 16th from 10-12
WHERE: The Lowell/Granville Underpass
2019 Halloween Party | RESCHEDULED
When
WE RESCHEDULED THE EVENT DUE TO RAIN.
THE EVENT IS NOW ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH FROM 1-4 PM
Where
Glenlake and Kedvale
(Glenlake will be closed for the activities)
What
We will have a Halloween Costume Parade for kids and families at 1:15. We will also have bounce houses, a face painter, crafts, and goodie bags.
Everyone is Welcome!
Children must be accompanied by an adult and pets must be leashed.
Thank you, Members!
This event has been made possible by donations from Alderman Sam Nugent and our dues-paying members. Join or renew now!
The event is weather permitting, so let’s hope for no rain on our parade!
2019 SPCA Fall General Meeting
When
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where
Sauganash Park (in the auditorium)
5861 N. Kostner Avenue, Chicago IL 60646
Who
Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th Ward)
Senator Ram Villivalam (8th District)
Lieutenant Alexa (17th District Tactical Lieutenant)
Plus, meet our new neighbors from the
Sacred Learning Center Mosque on Devon Avenue
(Dues may be paid at the door | Or PayPal)
Refreshments will be provided!
Independence Day Celebration in Sauganash Park
July 4th in Sauganash Park
Come out and celebrate our nation’s birthday. The parade through Sauganash begins at 9:30 and follows this route.
After the parade we will meet at the park for a celebration. The SPCA will provide hot dogs and the SCA will provide free beer. There will also be music and bounce houses for the kids as well as organized games. How can you beat that?