Day: August 29, 2010

Map of our area

We’re looking for ideas for how to use Google Maps. Let’s talk about it. Please leave you ideas in a reply/post/

Intentional Community…build our own?

The Tribune featured a interesting article on how to provide community services for future seniors .. that means you!  ..  who want to stay in their homes and communities.  Perhaps we can build our own version of the featured Lincoln Park Village organization.  Lets us know your thoughts! www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/ct-mre-0829-intentional-communities-20100827,0,5870450.story chicagotribune.com It takes a village to…

Walk a Child to School

We have had a number of kids express that they want adults to walk them to school. They are afraid of being hassled in the mornings and on the way from school. We are looking for volunteers to walk with our children to school when parents are not able or available. To volunteer, please contact…

Four Corner Planters

CANA members have adopted key intersections for beautification by planting flowers in each of the four corners. Example intersections include the corner of Washington and Mason as well as the corner of Mason and West End. Please contact the chair or members of the Beautification Committee to volunteer!

CANA beautifies the block

CANA members plant flowers around trees at the corner of Madison and Mason. The area around the sidewalk tree had become a dumping area for trash and bottles as well as a haven for weeds. They were replaced by plants and flowers with fresh mulch to retain water. The day care center next door was…

Next Meeting

September 14, 2010, Tuesday, 6:30PM Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield The pace of our progress is a function of our level of preparation.We’re off to a great start. Let’s keep up the momentum.  Please prepare your thoughts for our meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Ideally you can prepare and send out by email…

How to Volunteer

Volunteering is very easy. Simply contact the facilitator for the committee you want to join by posting  your interest under the Committee page, or contact the site Admin Ron Reid @ 708 308 8985  to have your name and contact info sent to the appropriate Facilitator.