2024 – Back to School Movie Night Review

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Last night the Sauganash Park community gathered for the “Under the Stars Movie Night” at the corner of Tripp & Granville. The event featured a screening of “Despicable Me 4,” enjoyed by families and friends who came prepared with blankets and lawn chairs.

From little ones drawing with chalk on the pavement to spontaneous games of catch and hula hooping, there was no shortage of joy and community spirit. Together, we created memories in the heart of our neighborhood.

We appreciate everyone who came out to make our movie night a resounding success. We couldn’t have done it without your enthusiasm and participation. Special thanks to all our volunteers and the Sauganash Park Community Association board members who helped set up, manage the event, and clean up afterward.

Below is a photo gallery from the event. Do you have photos from the event? We would love to see them! Please submit your pictures to [email protected], and we’ll add them to our gallery.

As we look forward to our next community gathering in October, let’s continue to support and celebrate each other. Here’s to many more beautiful nights under the stars at Sauganash Park!

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Back to School Movie Night – Film Selected

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Thank you to everyone who participated in choosing the film for our “Under the Stars Movie Night!” We’re thrilled to announce the results and can’t wait to see you next Friday for a fantastic evening of cinema and community spirit.

Movie Night Details

Date: Friday, August 30th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: at Tripp & Granville

Voting Results

The votes are in, and the clear favorite is Despicable Me 4, capturing 56.5% of the vote! We’re excited to screen this fun-filled adventure that’s sure to delight both the young and the young at heart. Thank you for helping us pick a movie that everyone will enjoy.

Free popcorn and lemonade will be provided, perfect treats for a movie night!

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!

We are looking forward to this great opportunity to relax, enjoy a good film, and spend quality time with neighbors and friends under the stars.

Back to School Movie Night Set for Friday, 8/30

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Get ready to enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars with our community! We’re excited to invite you to our Back to School Movie Night on Friday, August 30th, at 6:30 PM at the corner of Tripp & Granville.

This event, presented by the Sauganash Park Community Association, promises to be a fun-filled evening for all ages. There will be popcorn, lemonade, and a great film—selected by you!

Vote for Your Favorite Movie!

We want you to help choose which movie we’ll screen. Cast your vote for one of these fantastic options:

Despicable Me 4 – Join the mischievous Minions and Gru for their latest adventure.

The Garfield Movie – Laugh along with everyone’s favorite lasagna-loving cat.

Migration – Dive into a beautiful story of adventure and discovery featuring some funny ducks.

Leo – A fun film about class pets.

How to Vote

Please click here to vote. Voting closes this Sunday at Midnight, so vote now to make sure your voice is heard!

Thank You To Our Members!

Events like this thrive with the support of our community and our members. We couldn’t do it with out you.

We look forward to seeing you there, enjoying a movie under the stars with friends and neighbors. It’s a perfect way to kick off the back-to-school season!

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our community.

Independence Day Parade and Picnic Event

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The SPCA and the SCA are teaming up once again to celebrate our community’s independence. Join us for our annual 4th of July parade and picnic this coming Thursday (7/4/24).

Parade Details

Time: The parade assembly begins at 9:00 AM at Sauganash Park on Kostner. The marching will begin at 9:30 AM.

Route: We’ll march through Sauganash, cross Peterson, walk past Sauganash School, and conclude the procession at the flagpole at the corner of Forest Glen and Peterson.

Special Guests: Walk with Grand Marshal Mrs. Munns and enjoy appearances from community leaders who will give short speeches at the War Memorial.

All community members are encouraged to join the march or ride alongside. Bicycle decorations are encouraged! Spectators can enjoy the parade along the route—feel free to bring lawn chairs and catch some treats!


Picnic to Be Held After Parade

Location: Join us at Sauganash Park immediately following the parade.

Food: The SPCA will provide hot dogs and the SCA will supply refreshments and other treats.

Membership: Our new membership cycle begins July 1st. You can pay your dues at the membership tent at the event or in advance:


Volunteers Needed

The SPCA cannot do our part in hosting this event without volunteers. We need help with the setup. We need help wrapping nearly 2000 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. We can’t do it without you.

April Updates and Events 

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April is here, and with the Spring season comes opportunities to connect with nature and neighbors.

The SPCA is organizing two key events in April, and we need your help to make them successful.

Earth Day Trail Clean Up Event

In collaboration with Alderman Nugent and the Ward Office, SPCA board members will facilitate a trail cleaning event. This event is scheduled for April 20th, the Saturday before Earth Day. The Ward will provide tools, trash bags, and additional garbage collection services.

The event will start at 9:00 AM and continue until around noon. Feel free to come and go as needed. Any and all help is appreciated. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gloves.

When:  Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 AM – Noon
Where:  The East and West Trails
What: Join neighbors and SPCA board members to clean up trash on our trails.

SPCA Tree Planting Event with Openlands

Thanks to the hard work of our board and the cooperation of community members, our tree planting event is set for Saturday, April 27th, the day after Arbor Day.   

Volunteers from the community and Openlands will meet near the corner of Tripp and Granville around 10 AM. Together, we will plant nearly 30 new trees on easements throughout the Sauganash Park community.

Our last event in 2018 was both fun and educational, thanks to the informative TreeKeepers from Openlands. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from the experts, connect with neighbors, and help beautify our neighborhood!

When:  Saturday, April 27th at 8:00 AM 
Where:  Tripp and Granville
What: Help us plant nearly 30 new trees on easements in our neighborhood.

We look forward to seeing you there for what promises to be a fantastic day. Let’s show our love for Sauganash Park and the people who make it such a special place to call home.

Don Morton
SPCA Chairperson

You’re Invited to Our “Love Where You Live” Winter Event!

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Mark your calendars and the save the date for an unforgettable evening at Alarmist on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Let’s celebrate the extra day of the year along with the 80th birthday of our community association. 

Event Details

When:  The event kicks off at 6:30 PM
Where:  Alarmist Brewing & Taproom.
What: A great opportunity to socialize, meet friends and neighbors, and celebrate Sauganash Park.
Wow: First 20 SPCA members will receive a free drink ticket! All attendees get a raffle ticket for a chance to win an Alarmist gift card.

Delicious snacks will be provided, alongside a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Stay tuned for more information on how to RSVP and sign up for volunteer opportunities.

SPCA 2024 Tree Planting Initiative with Openlands

We’re continuing to signup neighbors in partnership with Openlands for our 2024 Tree Planting Initiative. This is a fantastic way to contribute to the greening of our neighborhood! Remember, we need to get at least 20 signups to launch this program. Please tell your neighbors who have room for a tree in their easements. 

How to Participate:

Sign Up: Plant a free tree in your parkway space by signing up with Openlands at sauganashpark.org/tree

Tell Neighbors: Not everybody gets our emails and we need your help spreading the news. Please let your neighbors know!

Sign up here

Thank you for helping to make our neighbor a greener place!

SPCA 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest Winners

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The votes are in and the scores are calculated. We had amazing participation this year. It’s tough to select winners from so many beautifully decorated homes. But 49 online voters around the neighborhood gave us a clear consensus.

Announcing the Winners:

First Place: 6200 N Tripp

Second Place: 4222 W Glenlake

Third Place: 4020 W Rosemont

Fourth Place: 6057 N Kedvale

Thanks again to everyone who voted, nominated, decorated, or otherwise participated. This contest wouldn’t be the same without you.

Voting Begins Today for the SPCA 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest!

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The time has come! The nominations are in, and it’s your turn to help decide who will win the 2023 SPCA Holiday Decorating Contest. We’ve seen an incredible display of festive spirit and creativity in our neighborhood, and now we need your votes to crown the winners.

How to Participate

View the Top Nominated Houses: Check out the photo gallery of the top-nominated houses here.

Vote for Your Favorites: Click this link to vote for your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd favorite houses.

  • Your 1st place vote is worth 5 points.
  • Your 2nd place is worth 3 points.
  • Your 3rd place is worth 1 point.

Deadline: You have until Tuesday, December 26th to place your votes.

We’ll announce the winners shortly after the voting closes. 

A Reminder to Sign Up for Free Trees with Openlands

Also, we have a green initiative in the works! We’re partnering again with Openlands to plant FREE TREES in our parkways. Just like our successful collaboration in 2018, we aim to make Earth Day 2024 another remarkable event for our community.We Need Your Help! We have to get at least 20 signups to launch this program. If you have room for a tree in your parkway, please sign up here. Don’t miss the chance to enhance the natural beauty of our neighborhood.

Spread the Word!

Share this with your neighbors who might be interested in adding a tree to their parkway. Together, we can continue to make our streets green and beautiful! Remember, we need at least 20 signups to make it happen. 

Our tree-lined streets are a hallmark of our community’s beauty and charm. It is one of the things that makes our neighborhood special. Your participation is key to maintaining this.

Sign up here

Thank you for participating in our holiday festivities and for supporting our green initiatives. 

Best wishes!

Don Morton
SPCA Chairperson

Announcing the SPCA 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest!

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Hey Neighbor!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re excited to announce our 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest! Whether you’re a fan of twinkling lights, festive wreaths, or giant inflatable Santas, beginning today your can make your preference count.

How to Participate

Nominate Homes: Use this form to nominate well-decorated homes in our neighborhood. Nominations are open starting today until Tuesday, December 19th. We cannot accept nominations after that date. You are welcome to nominate your own home although it’s probably more in the spirit of the season to nominate one or more of your neighbor’s homes. Please upload a photo of the home if you can. There is a button at the bottom of the form to do that. You are also welcome to email your nominations directly to us at [email protected]

 

Top 20 Showcase: After all the nominations have been counted, the 20 homes with the most nominations will be featured in an online gallery. We will then open voting for about a week. We will send you an email with the voting form once the web gallery of our top-nominees is assembled.

 

Cast Your Vote: An online vote will follow to determine the winners. We hope to conclude this contest shortly after the 25th. Let’s see whose holiday cheer shines the brightest!

Partnering with Openlands for a Greener Tomorrow

We’re thrilled to renew our partnership with Openlands, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving natural spaces in Chicago. Remember the 20 trees we planted together on Earth Day in 2018? It was a memorable event that brought many of us together and beautified our community.

We Need Your Help Again!

This Earth Day 2024, we aim to replicate that success, but we need at least 20 signups to make it happen. Openlands will provide FREE TREES for parkway spaces (the area towards the streetside of your sidewalk). Here’s your chance to contribute to the green legacy of our neighborhood and plant a free tree in front of your house!

 

Sign up here

 

Please share this with your neighbors or anyone who has space for a tree in their parkway who lives in Sauganash Park. Our tree-lined streets are a hallmark of our community’s beauty and charm. It is one of the things that makes our neighborhood special. Your participation is key to maintaining this.

Thank you for making our neighborhood festive this holiday season. And I hope that together, we can plant the seeds for a greener future!

 

Best wishes,

Don Morton
SPCA Chairperson

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