Pulaski Park Neighborhood Association

		February, 2009

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Welcome to the Pulaski Park Neighborhood Association website!

The Pulaski Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) is a membership organization of residents, homeowners and businesses in the area bounded by Division Street, Ashland Avenue and the Kennedy Expressway on the near northwest side of Chicago, Illinois.

We work closely with the aldermanic, chamber of commerce and police departments to ensure our community's needs are met and make recommendations to the Aldermanic offices regarding neighborhood zoning changes and improvements. We now have quarterly e-business meetings, publish this on-line newsletter/website and annually host a summer picnic, a Canine Carnival for dog owners at the local dog park, neighborhood clean-ups and a winter holiday party.

PPNA is open to all community residents or business owners and we always welcome new members. Join in, we'd love to see you at our next event!

Join us for our post-holiday potluck on Sunday March 22nd at 6-9 pm at 1239 N. Greenview -bring a salad or dessert to share. Members are asked to invite a neighbor along to the event.

Neighborhood Newsletter Highlights

Meetings and Events

New Times and Dates for 1433 CAPS

The 1433 BEAT CAPS meetings are now on the 2nd Thursday of every EVEN month at Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk at 7 pm.

Stop by AUGUST, our newest specialty grocery at the corner of Division and Greenview, to check out their weekday lunch or dinner specials or weekly cooking classes - George will help you with how to prepare fish, poultry or red meats and you get dinner, too - classes are on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 pm.

In these difficult times, don't forget to support local businesses in the area. What makes our special are the many diverse shops, boutiques, restaurants and clubs in the East Village, Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods.

	the next PPNA Business Meeting - tba
	Room 200, at Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk Street

POLISH TRIANGLE SURVEY

What are your feelings about the Polish Triangle? Take the time to complete the survey at: http://theplacemakingmovement.ning.com/group/polishtriangle

Community Alert: Three sexual assaults have occurred near the Western Blue line subway area in the last six months. A guest at the Wicker Park Inn was mugged last month walking back from Milwaukee Avenue. As the financial woes worsen, be more vigilant if you are out late and try not to walk home alone if you can avoid it to avoid becoming a victim.

Also, beware of persons posing as inspectors who wish to enter your building. Senior residents have recently been targeted by persons wanting to get inside their home or apartment.

Community Links

Have you made any new friends lately?

Join us at the next PPNA business meeting!

Are you interested in having the dog park become an official Park District dog park? Money must be raised to show community support for the CPD to officially create a dog park with running water, pavement, et al. If interested in helping, please email us at: ppnamail@yahoo.com.

Have you enjoyed one of the PPNA sponsored K9 Carnivales? Kudos to Fred Holland for his devotion to Elmo and the rest of the neighborhood pups, when they enjoy the day of fun, games and treats each summer.

Have a photo from the neighborhood you want to share with us? Send a .jpg to ppnamail@yahoo.com .

Here are links to local or state websites:

	Alderman Flores, 1st Ward www.flores1stward.com
	Alderman Waguespack, 32nd ward, ward32@cityofchicago.org Ward office at: 2657 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614 773/248-1330 phone, 773/248-1360 fax
	U.S. Rep, Luis. Gutierrez http://luisgutierrez.house.gov
	Wicker Park/Bucktown Chamber www.wickerparkbucktown.com
	City of Chicago www.cityofchicago.org
	Chicago Park District www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
	Recycling Locations www.chicagorecycling.org
	Chicago Transit Authority www.yourcta.com

Pulaski Park Neighborhood Association, c/o 1239 N. Greenview Ave. ppnamail@yahoo.com

This site was last updated 02/25/09