Picnic Wine & Provisions Events

Where: Picnic Wine & Provisions, 7301 N. Sheridan Rd.

Wine Tasting: Thurs, Apr 10 5pm

Join Picnic Wine every Thursday for wine tasting! $5 for four pours. That fee is

waived with an onsite purchase. See you there!

Music and Cocktails with Manny J Live: Fri, Apr 11 6pm

Manny J will be singing music from yesterday, today, and forever, especially if it’s anything from Michael Jackson. Get down at this free event with wine and hit the dance floor!

Wine Club Pick Up Party: Tues, Apr 15 5pm

To help us serve you best, please RSVP if you’d like drink tickets. If you arrive without an RSVP, you’re still welcome to pick up your wines or purchase a glass of any club selection for $10. Your RSVP ensures they have the perfect amount of wine for everyone!

Conversations With The Commander

When: Thurs, Apr 10 2pm

Where: Candlelite, 7452 N. Western Ave.

Join the 24th District for Pizza with the Commander – a casual and open conversation with your local police commander and neighbors! Enjoy a slice of pizza while discussing community concerns, asking questions, and building stronger relationships with those who serve our neighborhood. This is your chance to engage directly, share your thoughts, and collaborate on ways to keep our community safe.

A New Leaf: Benefit for Lifeline Theatre

When: Fri, Apr 11 6:30pm

Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.

A New Leaf is more than a benefit—it’s a tribute to the magic of their KidSeries.

And they want you there! Won't you buy your tickets today?

What to expect:

Scrumptious passed hors d'oeuvres

Delicious wines and signature cocktails

Live music, including songs from original Lifeline musicals!

Jarvis Square Bike Tune-Ups

When: Sat, Apr 12 9am

Where: Jarvis Square, East of Jarvis Redline

Curbside Bicycles is popping op outside of Charmers Cafe in Jarvis Square to offer conveniently located tune-ups for the best price around. Sign up to receive a comprehensive same day tune up for only $95.

Tune-up includes: bike cleaning, safety check, shift testing, adjustment, brake testing, adjustment, lube chain, pivot points, torque down major bolts, tire wear & pressure, wheel true (on bike) and test ride by mechanic.

RSVP by text 773.609.5554, email amber@curbsidebicyles.com or website.

Awareness Through The Arts: Free Art Workshop

When: Sat, Apr 12 2pm

Where: Rogers Park Chicago Public Library, 6907 N. Clark St.

Awareness Through the Arts: An Edgewater & Rogers Park community art & wellness initiative. Join this workshop led by art professionals to explore multimedia art, community, and personal wellness. Refreshments provided.

Artwork from these sessions will be part of a community installation. All

community members are invited to the showing in April—come celebrate

with us!

Mickii's Easter Pre-Order

Deadline: Mon, Apr 14

Pick Up: Mickii's, 1754 W. Lunt Ave.

Easter Pre-Orders are NOW OPEN at Mickii's!

• Classic cheesecake starting at $35
• Peach cobbler (vegan and traditional) starting at $35
• And SO MANY bundt cakes starting at $50

Preorder NOW until Mon, Apr 14. Pickup on Sat, Apr 19 or Sun, Apr 20.

Scan QR code or click the button below.

Metropolitan Family Services Job Fair

When: Wed, Apr 16 10 - 2pm

Where: Willye B. White Gymnasium, 1610 W. Howard St.

There will be representatives from the following agencies on site:

• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• CNAs
• Warehouse
• Caregivers/Aides
• Food Service
• Hospitality

...and more!

Bring your resume and meet employers for on-the-spot interviews.

This is hosted by Metropolitan Family Services and Howard & Evanston Community Center. Walk-in are welcome. You can register with the QR code.

Celebrate International Women's Day

When: Fri, Apr 18 11am

Where: United Church of Rogers Park Hall, 1545 W. Morse Ave.

The event will have fun activities, performances, food, and more!

All are welcome to attend.

No School Day Camp At Culture of Safety

When: Fri, Apr 18

Where: Culture of Safety Dojo & Wellness Center, 6961 N Clark St.

Looking for interactive No School Camps and Summer camps? They offer fun, affordable, neurodivergent-affirming, and trans/genderqueer-affirming camps at sliding scale fees.

Reduced rate is limited. Learn more about their summer and spring programming and register below.

As always, Culture of Safety offers Youth & Teen Empowerment Camp (ages 10-16)! Focused on supporting older youth and young teens in standing up for themselves and others. Register or learn more online here.

Jarvis Square Egg Hunt

When: Sat, Apr 19 10am

Where: Jarvis Square, East of Jarvis Redline

As the flowers bloom and the days grow warmer, friends and family are welcome to gather in Jarvis Square for the annual Springtime Egg Hunt! Spend your morning with your children as they race through the square, searching for hidden treasures, while you sip mimosas and soak in the sunshine.

It's a day of community, connection, and celebration—welcoming the season with fun, laughter, and a basket full of memories!

Clean & Green Electronics Recycling Event

When: Sat, Apr 19 10am - 2pm

Where: S&C Electric Company North Gate at Pratt & Ravenswood

In partnership with the 40th Ward, 49th Ward, and the City of Chicago, S&C Electric Company will host an electronics recycling drop-and-go station.

There will be limited giveaways for participants.

List of acceptable items: Printers, computers, video game consoles, scanners, cell phones, tablets, televisions, cables and cords, fax machines, electronic mice, etc.

Empowerment & Self-Defense Workshop for Teens

& Their Adults

When: Sat, Apr 19 4:30pm

Where: Culture of Safety Dojo & Wellness Center, 6961 N Clark St.

This empowerment-based workshop designed to help teens and their adults gain a sense of safety and confidence. This 2-hour interactive workshop includes physical self-defense skills, verbal safety skills and strategies to help each person feel safer, stronger, and more confident in everyday life.

In order to maximize accessibility, we are offering a limited number of low-cost registrations for this workshop in order to make it sliding scale. The sliding scale range is $25-75. Reduced rate spots are limited, so register soon.

Mickii's Official Grand Opening



When: Sat, Apr 27

Where: Mickii's, 1754 W. Lunt Ave.

Mickii's offical Grand Opening will be this month!

Follow them on Instagram and Facebook for more details, coming soon!

24th District Council Community Feedback Form



In an effort to improve policing and public safety in the district, the 24th District Council is launching a feedback form for neighbors to share information we should know from community and CAPS meetings. Our role as the district council is to gather your insight in what is important. If you attend a community meeting and learn something we should know please fill out the form.

Do you want to invite a district council member to your community meeting? Want them to attend one with you?

Email them at DC24@cityofchicago.org.

Junior Bear Football at Willye B. White Park

Phone: 773.262.5051

Where: Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard St.



Junior Bear is a tackle football program with two divisions; the 8-10-year-old pee wee division and the 11-13-year-old varsity division. In a season that runs from August to October, players participate in opening ceremonies, clinics, and league play, along with the championship game and closing ceremonies. Uniforms, transportation, and giveaways are provided. Games are played at several locations throughout the city, usually on Saturdays, with some Tuesday night games.

Please contact the park supervisor, Richard Faust, to sign up your sons or daughters who are interested. Sign up may also be done online. Note there are two age groups and the Jr Bears program has a certain window for youth to sign up for the appropriate program.

Pratt Alterations

Where: Pratt Alterations, 1669 W. Pratt Blvd.



Nevila Selfollari is the proud new owner of Pratt Alterations, which she opened in September to bring high-quality tailoring to the Rogers Park community. A self-proclaimed perfectionist, Nevila studied tailoring for ten years and takes great pride in her craft. Her dedication stems from her journey: with the help of a sponsor, she emigrated from Tirana, Albania in 2022, settling in Chicago with her husband and two young adult children.

City of Chicago Camera Registration

The City of Chicago has launched a free and voluntary camera registration program open to anyone who lives or operates a business in Chicago. If you have a private security camera that captures the public way and you are interested in assisting in an investigation in the event of a crime in your neighborhood, you can register your camera with the Chicago Police Department.

By registering your camera, you are simply allowing the Chicago Police Department to contact you in the event of a crime in your area. The Chicago Police Department will not have direct access to your camera system and cannot access camera footage without your consent. There is no requirement to provide footage at any time.

Loyola Arts Present: Jazz Showcase

When: Thurs, Apr 10

Where: Newhart Family Theatre, 1020 W. Sheridan Rd.

The final Jazz Showcase of the school year features several jazz combos and the Jazz Ensemble, and will include a variety of music selections, featuring compositions by Loyola students. 

Want to hear a sneak-peak of the performance songs? Take a listen here. 

Lifeline Theatre: Presents

When: Now - Apr 20

Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.

Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents the world premiere of Leaf, based on the beloved picture book by Sandra Dieckmann. Join this polar bear on their quest to return home and the young crow who finds it within herself to help them. Leaf centers on our interconnectedness with each other and our planet, and the importance of sharing one’s story. 

RE/MAX Premier NorthCoast

Connie Abels, Managing Broker, GRI, ABR, CLP 

773.442.2357

Spring has sprung—and so has the real estate market! With the spring market in full swing, now’s the time to make your move. Thinking about selling? Or starting to search for a new place to call home? Connie’s here with honest advice, local expertise, and zero pressure. With 39+ years serving the neighborhood and more homes sold in Rogers Park than any other agent—why choose anyone else?!

Current Listings:

• 1413 Farwell: Resplendent 2bd/1ba renovation w/luxury upgrades -newly listed-
• 1244 Arthur: -For rent- 3bd/1ba fully furnished, heat & maid service included
• 2014 Fargo: -For rent- Gorgeous and HUGE 2bd+den/office w/garage parking available

Coming Soon:

• 7319 Oakley: Spacious 2 bedroom condo
• 5455 Sheridan: Full-amenity Edgewater high-rise 1bd condo

Under Contract:

• 7323 Paulina: Beautiful, large 2bd/1ba+den/office
• 6400 Ridge: 2bd/2ba w/in-unit laundry; parking included
• 1950 Hood: Renovated 3bd/1ba co-op
• 7717 Marshfield: 4-Flat building w/four 3bd/2ba units

Just Sold:

• 1801 Touhy: 3bd/2ba townhome
• 7650 Greenview: 2bd/1ba+den condo
• 7511 Damen: 3bd/1.5ba condo
• 6739 Newgard: 4bd/2.5ba house
• 1327 Columbia: Renovated townhome

Connie’s reviews.

Connie’s website.

Mark Keppy Dream Town Realty

Phone: 773.326.6500

Email: Mark.Keppy@dreamtown.com

The Keppy Group connects people to their homes and to their communities. Their entire team shares a common goal: To deliver only excellence and aim to exceed expectations in everything they do.

Keppy Group Listing

• 1160 S Michigan #4501: $1,399,000 South Loop 3bd/3.1, 1 car garage
• 6906 N Lakewood #3E: $349,900 2bd/2ba
• 4416 N Harding #3: $175K Albany Park 2bd/1ba, 1 exterior space
• 7320 N Rogers #412: $2,200 rental 2bd/2ba 1 exterior space
• 6438 N Sheridan #512: $1,956 rental 1bd1/ba

Coming Soon

• 938 W Newport: Lakeview, multi unit

Just Sold

• 6548 N Newgard: $840K 3 flat (3 exterior spaces) 
• 1443 N. Birchwood: $814K Rogers Park 3bd/2.1ba
• 1827 W Lunt: $830K Rogers Park 3bd/2.1ba (2 garage spaces)
• 3835 N Ashland 2N: $525K Lakeview 2bd/2ba
• 5038 S Drexel #2S: $390K 3bd/2.1ba
• 555 W Cornelia #1905: $120K Lakeview 1b/1ba