ASNA Fall Newsletter 2009
Here is the 2009 ASNA Fall Newsletter in a PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6 or higher) format.
Here is the 2009 ASNA Fall Newsletter in a PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6 or higher) format.
[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.
it was with a large turnout (about 100 people), yummy food, fun games, fabulous door prizes, and great music by Zerostar that inspired some to dance. A huge thank you to everyone who helped with ASNA’s annual neighborhood party on July 18, especially Cora Poleki (age 12), our “go to girl,” Mr. Hiro, the Japanese kite maker who turned over $65 in donations to ASNA, John & Trudi Gavin and Genji & Steve LeCler for grocery shopping, collecting the fabulous door prizes and organizing the games, Mark Rosenberg for both providing and manning the grill, Noel Suarez, Richard & Rita Sullivan, Kathy Leszczynski and Steve Rubel and Elaine Filus for their help setting up, Julia Bunn, for leading the cupcake walk, Metropolitan Brewery and our other door prize contributors and EVERYONE who pitched in. You know who you are and we greatly appreciate your support. A new highlight this year was a visit from two of Chicago’s mounted police. Check out the great photos!
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.
There have been complaints to the Alderman’s office and the 20th District Community Policing Office regarding dogs off leashes at Winnemac Park. Please remind your friends, family and neighbors in the area of the below laws.
A few years ago the alderman’s office surveyed the area about a dog park going into Winnemac Park and the community was against it. As a result, a dog park will be going into Chase Park. You can call 312-742-7518 to get more info.
Here are the official “Laws on Paws” for Chicago:
Responsible pet ownership involves following local laws. Chapter 7-12 of the Chicago Municipal Code governs animal care and control in the City. As a good pet owner and neighbor, here are a couple of key ordinances to keep in mind.
HOLD On TIGHT!
7-12-030: Animals shall be restrained.
Each owner shall keep and maintain his animal under restraint; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any dog being used for rescue or law enforcement work. It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow his or her animal to cross outside the property line of its owner to any extent, including reaching over or under a fence, or to keep or allow his or her animal to be outdoors on an unfenced portion of the owner’s property, unless the animal is leashed and under the control of its owner or another responsible person. In addition, it shall be an unlawful failure to restrain for an animal to attack, bite, threaten, or jump on any person without that person’s consent, outside the property of the animal’s owner. The provisions of this section shall be a positive duty of the owner and the offenses described herein shall be strict liability offenses.
Any owner who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of $300.00, if the violation does not result in severe injury or death to any person or damage to another person’s property. If the violation results in severe injury or death to any person, the owner shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $10,000.00. In addition to a fine, the owner may be required to submit full restitution to the victim or may be incarcerated for a period not to exceed six months, or may be required to perform up to 100 hours of community service, or any combination thereof. If the violation results in damage to another person’s property, the owner shall be subject to a fine of not less than $300.00 and not more than $1,000.00. In addition to a fine, the owner may be required to submit full restitution to the victim. (Prior code § 98-3; Amend Coun. J. 10-2-95, p. 8604; Amend Coun. J. 10-31-01, p. 71774, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-31-04, p. 20916, § 3.25)
Remove the Doo!
7-12-420: Removal of Excrement.
No person shall appear with a pet upon the public ways or within public places or upon the property of another, absent that person’s consent, without some means for the removal of excrement; nor shall any person fail to remove any excrement deposited by such pet. This section shall not apply to a blind person while walking his or her guide dog.
Any person found to have been in violation of this section shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense. (Prior code § 98-19; Amend Coun. J. 5-14-97, p. 44297)
Safe neighborhoods are everybody’s business!
Feel free to print out and share this flyer with your family, friends, and neighbors.
For more information call the City of Chicago Non-Emergency telephone number 3-1-1.
Here is a download of Neighbor to Neighbor, the ASNA Spring/Summer 2009 newsletter as a PDF document.
Neighbor to Neighbor (Spring/Summer 2009) [PDF]
Monday, March 16, 7 p.m., 1752 W. Carmen. Everyone invited. Bring your questions/suggestions.
It’s been a lo-lo-o-ng winter. Take a break and warm up your spirits at ASNA’s 4th annual Mid-winter Blahs Party.
When: This Sunday, Feb. 22, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Tapas Las Ramblas, 5101 N. Clark, corner of Carmen
What: Games, raffle prizes, free food and soft drinks. Cash bar.
How much: Suggested donation: $7 (includes one drink)
(Bring a new member and you both get a free drink.)
A great chance to mix and mingle with your neighbors. Everyone welcome– Kids too!!!
Questions: Call Lisa 773 728 3030 or lisaspiegler@yahoo.com