Jefferson Park Forward Annual Meeting
2020-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | https://zoom.us/j/5504459872
This month is the JPF 2020 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting is when the membership gets the opportunity to elect their representatives to the JPF Board of Directors. More information about the candidates can be found here. An amendment to the JPF Bylaws is also on the ballot.

JPF Knittervention
2020-09-19 11:00 - 13:00
Join your neighbors to knit/sketch/crochet/craft/whatever at a safe and socially distant outdoor meet up. Location TBD.

September JPF Walk
2020-09-26 10:00 - 14:00
For this walk we’ll head up to Foster and march east. Along the way we’ll walk through the wetlands of Gompers Park and Eugene Field Park. We’ll cross the North Shore Channel just west of California and walk south along the river to Lawrence where we’ll then shift to a walk through Ravenswood Manor down to Montrose where we’ll head west towards home. In true JPF form we’ll have the option of stopping at Montrose Saloon for some refreshment. They have a large outdoor area where we can enjoy refreshments safely. Total distance will be in the 9 mile range. Meet up at Weston’s

JPF Marketing Committee Meeting
2020-10-13 19:00 - 20:30
Join the JPF Marketing Committee for a virtual meeting tonight. Register at the link below and join us at 7:00 pm.

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Jefferson Park Forward General Meeting
2020-10-15 19:00 - 21:00
Join us at our next (virtual) meeting this Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 pm. We will be discussing Chicago Public Library programs, the Chicago Tenants’ Movement and hearing from our local business member Wildlight Yoga.

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JPF Walk
2020-10-17 10:00 - 13:30 | Weston’s Coffee & Tap Co., 4872 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60630, United States
Join us on our monthly walks where we explore new neighborhoods or even areas within our own community.

For our October walk we’re going to take a leisurely stroll down Forest Preserve Drive to Hiawatha Park. Now, we realize that people might say “that doesn’t sound too exciting” but the walk will serve a dual purpose. While one might think of Hiawatha Park as just another park, it also happens to serve as an early polling place. Feel free to early vote while you’re there.

As usual, we’ll meet at Weston’s at 10AM. Depending on the route we take home the total distance will be 8-9 miles.

JPF Knittervention
2020-10-24 12:00 - 14:00
Join your neighbors to knit/sketch/crochet/craft/whatever at a safe and socially distant outdoor meet up. We are meeting in a neighbors yard, so PM JPF or email marketing@jeffersonparkforward.org and we’ll send you the address.

JPF Fall Salon
2020-10-27 19:00
Let’s try our first pandemic-era Salon with discussion of a couple brief, free, and feel-good documentary spots that connect to our previous discussions on Strong Towns and the Main Street Initiative in highlighting good urban planning and the people and stories behind the plans.All this for less than an hour of homework. Here are the links and some prompts to consider.

1. Buffalo! (10 minutes)http://firstmainfilms.com/portfolio/bestdesignedcity/Guide & JP ConnectionsHow did Buffalo design to its strengths?How does the parkway relate to resident identity?—How do we build around our strengths?—How can Westons Alley and the Firehouse be our Larkin Square?—Could the Magnolia be our Lafayette Square?2. Sprawlanta! (10 minutes)http://firstmainfilms.com/portfolio/sprawlanta/Guide & JP ConnectionsWhat’s with ATL Driving, and how many miles would you want to drive in a day max?How do crosswalks, garages, and porches express the philosophy of a neighborhood?How does Glenwood Park convey the fundamentals of walkability?—How can we advocate for better safety and aesthetics in our downtown?3. Fresno Miracle! (20 minutes)http://firstmainfilms.com/portfolio/fresno-miracle/Guide & JP ConnectionsWhat’s the deal with the love of cars and sprawl?How did Fresno build a diverse coalition to support a General Plan?—What related land-use opportunities exist here?—How do we build the walkable engagement described in Fresno?—How is our interest in development revitalization or a new direction?This will be a Zoom, link provided beforehand.

JPF Civic Salon
2020-10-29 19:00
Join us Thursday, October 29, at 7 p.m. for our first Civic Salon where Northwest-Siders for Racial Equity and Justice (NWS4REJ) will share their community-building initiative focused on police accountability and the Chicago Police Consent Decree.

This will be a Zoom, link provided beforehand.

JPF November 2020 General Meeting & Trivia
2020-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for the JPF November 2020 General Meeting & Trivia. We’ll have an update from Congressman Mike Quigley’s office, a look at the history of the Jefferson Park firehouse and building preservation from the Northwest Chicago Historical Society, and a review of Ambrosia Home’s plan to reuse the Jefferson Park firehouse and provide a new home for local favorite Lake Effect Brewery. Stick around after the meeting for a virtual social hour with trivia hosted by Maggie B! Make sure to download the Kahoot! app prior to the meeting.

Register in advance for this meeting:https://zoom.us/…/tJMpdeCtpjgoH9LwqWWUSi13DZTj8-ZRZiv0

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

JPF Knittervention
2021-01-03 10:00
Join your neighbors via Zoom for good conversation while you knit, crochet, craft, create, whatever! https://zoom.us/j/5504459872

JPF Social Committee Meeting
2021-01-03 12:00
Join us to plan social programming for 2021! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/453329369399485/ for details.

JPF Board of Directors Meeting
2021-01-07 19:00
The ten-member Jefferson Park Forward board of directors meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month. JPF members seeking to address the Board at its meeting should email webmaster@jeffersonparkforward.org.

JPF January 2021 General Meeting
2021-01-21 19:00
Hi there,

Details coming soon.

Register in advance for this meeting:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEudeqprjIsGNPYvYAmaPtJ_e1cbtlYEu6W

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

JPF Neighborhood Walk
2021-01-23 10:00 | Weston’s Coffee and Tap Co., 4872 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Let’s remember some good times from 2019! We’ll walk the Northwest Side Holiday Trolley route through Jefferson Park and Six Corners and we’ll and hit a few great local coffee shops along the way. Meet at Weston’s Coffee & Tap.

JPF Winter Salon 2021—Book Club
2021-02-03 19:00
https://www.facebook.com/events/165868468572157

~ This Season’s Salon ~

A Community Development Book Club

Radical Suburbs: Experimental Living on the Fringes of the American City

https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Suburbs…/dp/1948742365

https://beltpublishing.com/products/radical-suburbs

JPF Board of Directors Meeting
2021-02-04 19:00 - 21:00
The Jefferson Park Forward Board of Directors meets monthly. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the JPF Board will be meeting virtually until further notice. Members or guest speakers who wish to address the Board may email us at info@jeffersonparkforward.org.

Public Meeting: Columbia Care
2021-02-11 18:30 - 19:30
A virtual public meeting will be held by Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th) regarding a zoning amendment for the Columbia Care cannabis dispensary. Columbia Care currently operates at 4758 N. Milwaukee Ave. and would like to expand to the adjacent storefront at 4760 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Zoom Credentials

Meeting ID: 985 3213 7979

Password: [REDACTED]

JPF February General Meeting
2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for our February virtual general meeting on Zoom. Guest speakers include Representative Lindsey LaPointe and Senator Robert Martwick.

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JPF February 2021 Walk
2021-02-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Weston’s Coffee & Tap Co., 4872 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60630, United States
Yes, we will have a February walk (last year’s February walk was great). We will walk down Foster Avenue to Pulaski Road and venture into Bohemian National Cemetery to check out the Eastland Memorial (among others). After that we’ll continue north on Pulaski Road and do a quick circle around North Park Village Nature Center before heading home. The trip home depends on COVID-19 conditions. If restrictions continue to ease a stop at Alarmist Brewing & Taproom might be an option. As usual we’ll meet at Weston’s Coffee. Total length should be around 7 miles.

JPF March 2021 General Meeting
2021-03-15 19:00 - 20:30
Congressman Mike Quigley will join us to answer constituent questions, Lionel Rabb will discuss the Northside Cultural District, and Merril Miller will provide an update about this year’s Jefferson Park Sunday Market! Registration is required.

JPF March 2021 General Meeting
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:30
Congressman Mike Quigley will join us to answer constituent questions, Lionel Rabb will discuss the Northside Cultural District, and Merril Miller will provide an update about this year’s Jefferson Park Sunday Market! This meeting will take place via Zoom. Registration is required. Please click the button below.

JPF March 2021 General Meeting
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:30
Congressman Mike Quigley will join us to answer constituent questions, Lionel Rabb will discuss the Northside Cultural District, and Merril Miller will provide an update about this year’s Jefferson Park Sunday Market! Registration is required. Please click below.

JPF April 2021 General Meeting
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:30
Join us virtually for the April 2021 General Meeting. Our guest speaker will be Jaclyn Crawford from the Portage Park Treasure Box. Please register at the link below.

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JPF April Walk
2021-04-17 09:30 - 15:00 | Weston’s Coffee & Tap Co., 4872 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
Our April walk will unquestionably be a grand time. This is because we will be walking Grand Avenue. From Weston’s Coffee & Tap Co. we will head straight down Long Ave. to Grand Ave. Once we hit Grand Ave. we will head southeast and keep going. We will walk through Whiskey Point, Hermosa, and Humboldt Park. Once we hit Western Ave., Grand Ave. loses the slant and we will head straight east through the West Town and River West neighborhoods. Some famous highlights along the way will be Jimmy’s Red Hots as well as the next door neighbor combo of D’Amato’s Bakery and Bari Italian Subs. We will also pass the large Metra Western Avenue rail yard.

The full Long/Grand/Milwaukee loop and is 17 miles. We could do that but we will likely be satisfied finding a place to sit in River West for some refreshment and grab either the 56 Milwaukee bus or CTA Blue Line home. This would result in total walk of 10-11 miles. Please join up for a good time.

JPF Community Development Committee
2021-06-08 19:30 - 20:30
Join us for our Community Development Committee. Topics include development issues, Census data and future salon topics.

This meeting will be held on Zoom, but feel free to join us post meeting at Jefferson Park’s newest bar, The District House, 5722 W. Higgins Ave.

https://zoom.us/j/97149444276?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 971 4944 4276

Passcode: [REDACTED]

JPF FRIDAYS: "Celebrating Our Members" Edition
2021-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Windsor Tavern and Grill, 4530 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us for our first social event IRL in a WHILE! All are welcome to socialize indoors or outside on the patio at Windsor Tavern. We’ve missed you!

Jefferson Park Sunday Market
2021-06-13 09:30 - 13:30 | Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60630, United States
This year the Jefferson Park Sunday Market will be hosted by the Irish American Heritage Center. Here’s what you need to know:

There will be a single entrance and exitThere will be sanitization stations throughoutAttendees will be required to wear masksAttendees will be asked to observe social distancing rulesAttendees will be required to respect directives from volunteer staffOnly Vendors will be allowed to touch food items prior to purchase

Jefferson Park Forward General Meeting
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:00

JPF June Walk
2021-06-26 09:30 - 15:30 | Weston’s Coffee & Tap Co., 4872 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
For June we’ll have an easy walk in that there will be very few turns. We’re going to walk straight down Milwaukee Avenue all the way downtown. We’ll be traversing many neighborhoods along the way. A walk down Milwaukee provides no better way to experience the sights, sounds, and in the case of Blommer Chocolate, smells of the city. Buckingham Fountain will mark the terminus before the return trip home. The Blue Line is an option but we personally prefer the 56 bus. As we traverse through Avondale, Logan Square, Bucktown, Wicker Park, River West there will be numerous opportunities to hit an establishment for some refreshment. Miller’s Pub downtown is another option .It will be a great time with total distance of around 11 miles. As usual meet at Weston’s by 9:30.
