2022 Halloween Party and Movie Night Photos
Here are photos from our 2022 Halloween Party and Movie Night.
You can submit your photos here or email them to [email protected] and we will add them to this gallery.
Author: yourSPCAadmin
October 2022 Updates
SPCA Halloween Party and Movie Night
The SPCA will host our annual Halloween event on October 22nd from 4-8 PM at the intersection of Granville and Tripp.
The event will feature a face painter, balloon twister, bounce house, treat bags, and costume parade.
Also, a movie will be shown at sunset and popcorn will be provided. Be sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets!
All are welcome to attend.
Vote on the Movie
We will show a Halloween film and serve popcorn at sunset (6 PM). Remember to bring lawn chairs and blankets!
We need your help picking the movie. Click here to vote on the film. Voting starts now and will be held through next Sunday, October 9th.
Volunteers Needed
We’d like to have crafts and other fun activities for the kids. But we can’t do it without your help. Interested in volunteering? Click here.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This event is financed by our members and our sponsors.
Our friend and neighbor Beata Rogowski, Coldwell Banker Broker, is sponsoring the balloon twister.
8th District State Senator Ram Villivalam is sponsoring our bounce house.
Additional contributions from our Alderman Sam Nugent, our State Representative Mike Kelly, and our US Congress Representative Mike Quigley make this event possible.
We appreciate all our sponsors for helping us with this event, and for the fine work that they do in our community.
Join or Renew Now
We are the SPCA, a volunteer community organization. We rely on membership dues from our neighbors. Our membership cycle runs from July 1st to June 30th. We are now in the 2022-23 cycle.
All are welcome to join. And all members receive special membership benefits. Membership is only $30 yearly ($20 for seniors). If you haven’t joined or renewed yet for this year, please do so as soon as you can. We need your membership.
Thank you!
September 2022 Updates
Fall General Meeting on 9/20 @ 7 PM
The Sauganash Park Community Association will host our annual Fall General Meeting on Tuesday, September 20th at 7 PM.
Our friends Alderman Sam Nugent and Police Commander Michelene Alexa are scheduled to speak. The meeting will be held at the Sauganash Park Fieldhouse at 5861 N. Kostner.
All interested community members are welcome to attend.
What: Fall General Meeting
Where: Sauganash Park Fieldhouse at 5861 N. Kostner
When: Tuesday, September 20th at 7 PM
Who: Alderman Nugent and Commander Alexa
2022-2023 SPCA Event Planning Meeting
Some of our board members are meeting at Alarmist Brewing this Sunday at 2 PM to plan SPCA events for the upcoming year. You are invited to join us!
We want to plan events such as a neighborhood-wide garage sale, an adults-only social event, movie night, and Halloween party.
But we cannot do it without help from our community. Can you help us put together any of these events? Do you have ideas for another event or a program? Let’s work together!
What: SPCA Event Planning Meeting
Where: Alarmist Brewing and Taproom
When: This Sunday, September 4th at 2 PM
Who: SPCA Board Members and YOU!
Join or Renew Now!
Our community association is the SPCA. We are a volunteer organization. We rely on membership dues from our neighbors. Our membership cycle runs from July 1st to June 30th. We are now in the 2022-23 cycle.
If you haven’t joined or renewed yet for this year, please do so as soon as you can. We need your membership.
Thank you!
Photos from the 4th of July 2022 Event
Here are some photos from the 4th of July Parade and Picnic:
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported!
June Updates – 4th of July Parade and Picnic Info
4th of July Parade and Picnic Event
Each year the SPCA and the SCA work together to celebrate our independence. This is usually done with a large parade that travels through Sauganash, crosses Peterson, and ends at the War Memorial. This is followed by a few short speeches from civic leaders at the memorial, and then all convene at the park for hot dogs, refreshments, and fun.
Parade Begins at 9:30 AM
This year the parade will form on the west side of Sauganash Park at 9 AM on Monday, July 4th. The parade will begin around 9:30.
You and your family are welcome to march with the parade. Bicycle decorations are encouraged! Or spectate alongside the parade route and scoop up some free candy.
Picnic to Be Held After Parade
Please join us after the parade for a picnic at Sauganash Park. Our new membership cycle begins July 1st. We encourage you to pay your dues at the event. Look for our tent. We will give you an SPCA Koozie or two to help keep your beverages cold.
The SPCA will also provide 2000 hot dogs for the event. First come first serve.
Volunteers Needed
The SPCA cannot do our part in hosting this event without volunteers. We need help with the setup. We need help preparing hot dogs. And we need help cleaning up the mess. This is a community effort. And this is a great opportunity to give back to your community.
If you can donate some time, please signup here.
Thank you!
SPCA May 2022 Updates
Pizza Party at Alarmist Brewing
Please join us this coming Thursday at Alarmist Brewing as we honor and thank our neighbors Carrie and Bill Morrissey, who are leaving Sauganash Park.
Carrie and Bill have been active members of the SPCA board since they arrived in our neighborhood a decade ago. Carrie has planned and executed several successful Halloween events, movie nights, and summer parties. And Bill served as President and Chairman of the SPCA. He led our annual hot dog purchases for the July 4th picnic, and he handled many critical administrative functions for our Association.
Your SPCA is organizing, but not sponsoring, this farewell party to express our deep appreciation for all Carrie and Bill have done over the years to put the unity in community. Please come if you can and help us thank them.
At around 5:30, a variety of pizzas will be delivered from Lou Malnati’s. We will have soft drinks for the kids. We will also have a voluntary contribution jar to help cover the cost of the pizzas and soft drinks.
Please R.S.V.P. so we know how many pizzas to order.
We look forward to seeing you there!
WHAT: Pizza Party in Honor of the Morrisseys
WHEN: Thursday, May 19th, 5:30 – 9:30ish
WHERE: Alarmist Brewing and Taproom
WHO: All ages and interested parties are welcome
Praying Mantis Egg Sign-Up
The SPCA intends on distributing praying mantis eggs after Memorial Day to dues-paying members on our distribution list. Praying mantis are voracious predators. They provide natural mosquito and pest control to our community. If you are an SPCA member and would like to receive praying mantis eggs, sign up here if you have not already done so. This is our last call for sign-ups!
Shirt Sale to Fundraise for 2022-23 DC Trip
Each year the 8th Grade class from Sauganash School takes a trip to Washington DC. The class of 2022-23 is selling special Sauganash t-shirts to raise funds for this trip. You must place your order by May 22nd to support this worthy cause. Sauganash School parents will be pleased to know that these shirts CAN be worn as part of the PE uniform.
April Updates
Principal Munns To Discuss Sauganash School Expansion
The SPCA is excited to host Principal Munns at our Spring General Meeting. She will discuss the expansion at Sauganash School and let us know how things are going. We invite all interested community members to attend.
Also, US Congressional Representative Mike Quigley will lead the meeting with some remarks. We look forward to hearing how things are going at the Capital.
WHERE: Sauganash Park Field House (5861 N. Kostner)
WHEN: Tuesday, 4/19 at 7:00 PM
WHO: Principal Munns and Congressman Quigley
SUPPORT UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
The SPCA will be collecting items to donate to refugees of Ukraine at our Spring General Meeting. Supplies needed/recommended:
- Medical Supplies (Tylenol, Band-Aids, Antiseptic Wipes, Gauze, Adhesive Tape & More)
- Food (Ready-to-eat pre packaged food, Coffee, Tea)
- Clothing (Hats, Socks, Undergarments, Tactical Gloves/Pants- new items please)
- Hygiene Products (Diapers, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Formula)
- Other: Flashlights, Baby Bottles, Sleeping Bags, UV Lamps, Knee Pads, Blankets)
Updating Our Bylaws
The SPCA also intends to update its bylaws for the first time since 2003 at our Spring General Meeting. In accordance with the existing bylaws, we need to inform dues-paying members of our intentions.You may review the proposed amendments and revisions here if you are interested. Also, please come to our meeting and vote ‘yes’ as we believe the amendments are good.
Holding an Election for Officers
The SPCA also intends to elect officers for our 2022-23 membership cycle at our Spring General Meeting. Our board has a Chairperson, a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. If you are interested in serving in any of these roles, or just working with our board, please contact us. We could use your help.
Praying Mantis Egg Sign-Up
Each spring the SPCA delivers praying mantis eggs to members on our distribution list. These eggs provide natural mosquito and pest control. If you are an SPCA member and would like us to deliver praying mantis eggs to your home for spring of 2022, sign up here. It is required that you sign up for the 2022 delivery, even if you have already signed up in the past. The reason for this is so that people do not receive unwanted deliveries.
Earth Day Cleanup Event
The SPCA and our friend Alderman Nugent are organizing an Earth Day Cleanup Event on April 23rd. We plan to clean on Saturday morning from 9 AM until noon. Alderman Nugent’s Office will provide supplies but you are welcome to bring your own!
Volunteers can join one of two teams. One team will meet near the underpass by the west trail on Lowell. One team will meet near the east trail by Glenlake and Keystone.
This will be a fun community-building event. When you are done you will feel good about helping our environment. But also remember: you can pick up litter anywhere and at anytime. It is appreciated.
We hope that you choose to become involved!
Here are photos from the event!
Thank you to all who participated!
Spring General Meeting on 4/19
The SPCA Spring General Meeting will be at the Sauganash Park Fieldhouse at 5861 N Kostner.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19th at 7 PM.
Scheduled speakers include US Congressional Representative Mike Quigley and Principal Munns from Sauganash School.
Updating Our Bylaws
We plan on updating the bylaws of our Association. You can read the proposed updates here.
There will be vote on our proposed changes. You may vote “YES” or “NO” if you are a dues-paying member.
Election
We will also host an election for our officers. You may vote for us or even run against us if you want.
Hope to see you there!
2021 SPCA Holiday Decorating Contest Winners
Here are the winners of the 2021 SPCA Holiday Decorating Contest, as decided by our community members through an online vote. It was a close contest. Thank you to all who participated!
First Place
6100 N Kedvale Ave.
Second Place
6026 N Kedvale Ave.
Third Place
6206 N Kedvale Ave.
Fourth Place
6057 N Kedvale Ave.
We will contact runners-up.
Thanks again to all who participated!
2021 SPCA Holiday Decorating Contest – Voting Now Open
Last week our neighbors nominated the best decorated homes in Sauganash Park. We created a gallery of 21 homes. Now it’s time to vote for the winner!
The voting period begins now. The last day that you may submit a vote is Sunday, 12/26.
I recommend that you browse the gallery of homes. Click the photos to enlarge them and see the addresses. Choose your three favorites and submit them on this voting form.
Your first place vote is worth 3 points. Your second place vote is worth 2 points. And your third place vote is worth 1 point. The homes that receive the most points will win the contest.
Winners Will Be Awarded Gift Cards
Winners will be awarded a gift card to one of our partner restaurants in the following increments: $100 (1st), $50 (2nd), and $25 (3rd and 4th). Runners up will also receive a special prize.
We are looking forward to announcing our community-selected winners one week from today, on Monday 12/27.
Don’t forget to vote!