Next ASNA meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at 1644 W. Carmen (Mark & Andi).
Meeting Agenda:
Call to order
Elections for the ASNA Board will be held at the April 12th monthly meeting. Nominations for President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary must be submitted no later than the next Board meeting which will be held on March 8th at 1644 W. Carmen. Nominations may be submitted to our new ASNA phone number: 773-728-5474, via email to ASNAcontact@ASNAChicago.ORG or at the March meeting.
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Clear away the winter blahs at the annual ASNA Beat the Blahs Party. The party will be held at Tapas Las Ramblas, 5101 N. Clark, on Sunday, February 28th starting at 3:00 pm and running til 6:00 pm. Come enjoy a variety of Tapas Las Ramblas’ exciting food, have a drink and visit with your neighbors. There will be a raffle with prizes plus there will be an opportunity for you to share what you love about the neighborhood.
Admission to the party is $7 for ASNA members and
$10 for non-members. Children get in FREE.
Not an ASNA member? Sign up at the door for an ASNA membership and get in FREE!
Membership rates:
Individuals: $25
Families: $30
Students & Seniors: $5
Businesses: $50
Come enjoy the fun, beat those “winter blahs” and mingle with your neighbors!
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Chicago Police are warning of a series of recent armed robberies that have taken place during the early evening hours inside garages just east of our neighborhood. The robbers have entered the garages while the victims were pulling in to park their cars, police said. Be aware of other vehicles in the alley and consider having someone look out for you as you get home.
Additionally, phones and iPods have been the target of strong arm robberies – users are walking down the street or riding the train with the volume turned up and they don’t hear anyone coming up behind them! Or when they are texting on their cell phones, they need to be more aware of what is occurring around them. Many times young adults or students will be so busy texting each other, they can’t recall any type of description of the offender(s). Please turn the volume down and be aware of who and what is around you!
Location: 1731 W. Carmen Ave.
Hosts: Julia and Ben
Tentative Upcoming ASNA Meetings:
Jan. 11, 2009 — 1706 W. Carmen (Noel)
Feb. 8, 2009 — 5109 N. Ravenswood (Linda & Gary)
March 8, 2009 — 1644 W. Carmen (Mark & Andi)
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Dec. 14 –1731 W. Carmen (Julia & Ben)
Jan. 11 –1706 W. Carmen (Noel)
Feb. 8 –5109 N. Ravenswood (Linda & Gary)
March 8–1644 W. Carmen (Mark & Andi)
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It was a bit windy but the sun shone again on this year’s Howl-O-Ween—our fifth year. Fifty-four dogs were entered in the costume contest—the same as last year. As always, the creativity was amazing. Emcee Ben Hollis kept things hopping with a lively and humorous commentary. There were great prizes for the costume contest winners and an abundance of raffle prizes. It wouldn’t have happened without our volunteers.
A huge thanks to everyone who pitched in—and to our sponsors The Bow Wow Lounge, 1744 W. Winona, and The Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark, and others who contributed cash and fabulous raffle prizes: Andersonville’s Uptown Animal Hospital, 5420 N. Clark, The Barking Lot, 2442 W. Irving Park, Call of the Wild School for Dogs, 3027 N. Rockwell, Famous Fido’s Doggie Deli & Happy Tails, 5430 N. Clark, Painted Light Photos, 1742 W. Balmoral, and Ruff ‘N’ Stuff Pet Center, 5430 N. Clark. Thanks also to the 1776 W. Winnemac Condo Association for letting us use their lovely park again.
Check out the fun photos taken by our resident photographer Erich Schrempp.
GRAND PRIZE ( $50 and a snazzy dog leash):
“Wizard of Oz Chacacters” with Tabby, a pitbull mix, dressed as a scarecrow; Rodney, a golden retriever mix, dressed as the cowardly lion; and Stella, an Australian Shepherd, dressed as the Tin Man. Owners Katie Battenberg, Erin Anderson and Emily Muller accompanied their pets dressed as Dorothy, Glinda the Good Witch, and the Wicked Witch of the West.
DIVISION WINNERS ($25 cash and $20 gift certificate from Ruff ‘N’ Stuff):
Best Entry under age 12: Lucy, a Schnoodle and her owner Audrey Vick, of W. Carmen, dressed as French fries and ketchup
Best-Pet Owner Combo: Chris Randell, of W. Carmen, and Heidi, a German Shepard, dressed as Packer fans
Funniest: Sony, a Chihuahua, dressed as a banana, owned by Rich & Nan Wharton
Most original: Ozzy, a mixed breed, who appeared as a race horse with a jockey on his back, owner by John Holbrook of W. Foster
Scariest: Shane, a husky mix, dressed as a skeleton shipmate with owners Anna & Felicia, of Winnemac, dressed as pirates
Here is a link to more photos from Michael Mitz [photos link].
Here is a video shot by Erich Schremp.
[UPDATED] Alderman Gene Schulter will attend an All-Neighborhood Meeting sponsored by ASNA on Wednesday, Oct. 14 Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Koval Distillery, 5121 N. Ravenswood. Light refreshments will be served.
Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Parade for Dogs*
Sponsored by the Andersonville South Neighborhood Association (ASNA)
When: Saturday, October 31
Registration: 12:30
Parade and judging: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Corner of Carmen and Ravenswood, between Lawrence & Foster (in the fenced area). Parade will go up and down Carmen between Ravenswood and Paulina.
Entry fee: $5 per dog (owners free). All entrants eligible for great raffle prizes!
Grand Prize: $50 cash
$25 cash prizes will be awarded for:
Emcee: Ben Hollis, beloved urban adventurer and Chicago TV legend (Wild Chicago, Ben Loves Chicago, Ben Around Town)
Info: Call 773 989 4514
Free admission—no dog required. Bring a chair and enjoy. Tell your friends!
Proceeds help us keep the Ravenswood Parkway clean and green.
*Owners are responsible for keeping their dogs under control and cleaning up after them.
Andersonville Dinner CrawlWednesday, Aug. 12, 6-9 p.m.
Here’s a chance to have fun and do good. Support your neighborhood businesses and association. Learn more and register at http://www.andersonville.org/index.php/events/taste-of-andersonville-dinner-crawl/details/13. Check out the special deal for members of neighborhood associations. $5 of the $25 ticket price will be returned to ASNA. Let us know if you are interested and we will give you a special code.
Also remember:
Andersonville Sidewalk Sales, July 31-Aug. 2
Andersonville Farmer’s Market, Wednesdays thru Sept. 9, 4-8 p.m., Clari & Berwyn
Happy Hour for Dogs & Their Owners
Sponsored by the BowWow Lounge and Joie de Vine on Ravenswood & Balmoral. Every Wednesday (rain or shine) beginning at 5 p.m. Dog not required.
Don’t forget – Saturday, July 18th is the ASNA Summer Block Party. This year – it will be held on Carmen between Ravenswood and Ashland from 3:00 p.m. to dusk.
What’s happening:
What to bring:
Side dish or dessert to share, cake or cupcakes. Chairs and tables from your family (extras if you have them)
FUN and GAMES for all ages. Fire truck, jumping jack, face painting.
Everyone hates getting a ticket for missing the street cleaning signs. Please be aware of the following dates for street cleaning in our area:
May 28 and 29 (Thursday and Friday)
July 17 and 17 (Thursday and Friday)
September 2 and 3 (Wednesday and Thursday)
October 22 and 23 (Thursday and Friday)
If you’d like more information, please contact the 47th Ward Department of Streets and Sanitation at 312-744-0111.
Monday, March 16, 7 p.m., 1752 W. Carmen. Everyone invited. Bring your questions/suggestions.