Schorsch Village Improvement Association

INFORMER DOWNLOAD LINK HERE

St. Patrick’s Day Party is Saturday, March 9. We
are keeping the tradition alive by cooking more than
one hundred pounds of corned beef. There are some
very extraordinary people who spend days preparing this
to serve a complete corned beef dinner for the Community.
This tradition has been going on for generations. Mark
your calendars now so you don’t miss this fabulous event.

Events at your Local Chicago Library
Come, Stay, Play
Friday, March 8, 2019 (10:00AM – 12:00PM)
Friday, April 12, 2019 (10:00AM - 12:00 PM)
Grab your little one and spend some time socializing.
We've got everything you need for fun, active learning
just add imagination. For children ages 2 – 6 years
and their grownups. Parents and caregivers stay
in the room with their children.

Film Screening: Blade Runner (1982)
Thursday, March 14, 2019 (5:30PM – 7:30PM)
The original film based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids
Dream of Electric Sheep? Has become a classic. A
detective pursues four fugitive androids who are plotting
to prolong their lifespans in 2019 L.A. Along the way, the
detective is aided by an android who's unaware of her true
nature. Rated R. 114 minutes. This program is a part of the
2018-2019 One Book, One Chicago season, exploring the
theme Imagine The Future and the book
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick.
For more information on other events, visit
www.onebookonechicago.org.

Community News:38th Ward Museum Pass
If you live in the 38th Ward stop by their office at 3821 N.
Harlem Ave. and pick up the free museum pass. Please
phone first to make sure it is available at 773-283-3838.
Passes are also available at all Aldermanic Offices and
Chicago Public Libraries.

St. Baldrick's with the 25th District
Join the 25th District and St. Baldrick's to raise money
for childhood cancer research. You can register to shave
your head or donate. The event will be Friday, April 26th,
from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm at the 25th District Auditorium,
5555 W. Grand Ave. For more information,
contact anna.glutova-vlcansky@chicagopolice.org.

SVIA Annual Golf Outing
Plans are underway for the September SVIA Golf Outing. The 18-hole scramble will be the same format
as last year. A great dinner and entertainment at the hall will follow immediately after the outing is
completed. Last year the team from the Alumni Golf League successfully defended their team
championship with a spanking nine under par round. Specific details will be published in the next edition
of the Informer...and yes, winter should be over by then!

Check your parkway trees for dead branches. If you need
trimming contact 311 and remember to write down the
report number for follow up.

Men’s Club meets second Wednesday of every month.
A group of your male neighbors and friends get together to
enjoy a home cooked meal, play indoor bags and cards.
Each month a few of the members chef it up for the group.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. A suggested donation of $15
includes dinner and drinks. Come out and play. Next
meetings are Jan. 9, Feb. 13.

Senior Ladies:
Senior Ladies meet and play cards the second and fourth
Thursday of the month. Doors open at 10:00 am.
Upcoming meetings are Jan. 10, Jan. 24, Feb. 14, Feb. 28.
Save the date:

Registration for the 15th Annual Run to Remember
Run to Remember is May 4, 2019 at the
Gold Star Families Memorial Park
beginning at 8:00 AM. Registration is
now open. Over 5,000 Chicago Police
Officers, their families and citizens of
Chicago will come together to Never
Forget those who have given the ultimate
sacrifice. For more information
info@cpdmemorial.org 312-499-8899

Schorsch Village Bowling League Update
This has been a tight season and there are only two more league games left.
The top three teams and their points are:
#1 The Shady Rest Inn with 25.5 points – Russell Resendez, Hillary Graves, John Pasternack.
#2 MGM with 25 points – Michael Stetkus, Tom Krieman, Sue Whiteledge.
#3 Daze Inn with 25 points – Jim Mikolas, Rob Esser, Cathy Haber.
There are three teams tied for fourth place. Good luck to everyone and may the best team win!
Cheers to:
High scratch game - Men Danny Inendino 236, Women Arlene Wlodarek 200.
High scratch series – Men Danny Inendino 598, Women Sylvia Clevenger 497.

Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy Info. Sessions
Throughout February, March, and April, CPD and CFD will be hosting information sessions and recruitment
events for high school sophomores interested in careers in public safety. There is an opportunity for a paid
summer internship, EMT certification, unarmed security certification, and preference in the police cadet
program. Classes are two days a week, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Police or Fire Academy. The closest
information session to the 36th Ward will be on Thursday, April 25th at Prosser Career Academy. The
application is open until May 5th. For more information, call 773-553-2486 or email cpfta@cps.edu.

Shabbona Park Events
2019 Spring Registration:
Programs run from Monday, April 1 to Sunday, June 9.
Online registration begins Monday February 25.
In person registration begins Saturday, March 2.

Save the Date: March
Senior Ladies – Thursday, March 14 and March 28 at 10:00 am.
SIVA St. Patricks Party, Saturday, March 9, doors open at 6:00 pm.
Mens Club – Wednesday, March 13 doors open at 6:00 pm.
SVIA Bowling – Sunday, March 17 at 11:00 am.
CAPS Mtg Beat 1631 @ St. Francis Borgia Stokes Center
When: Thursday, March 7, 7pm – 8pm
Where: 8033 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634, USA (map)
April
Senior Ladies – Thursday, April 11 and April 25 at 10:00 am.
Mens Club – Wednesday, April 10 doors open at 6:00 pm.
SVIA Bowling - Sunday, April 28 at 11:00 am. This is the fourth
Sunday due to Easter being the third.
CAPS Mtg Beat 1632 @ Schorsch Village Hall
When: Thursday, April 11, 7pm – 8pm
Where: 6940 W Belmont Ave
May
Senior Ladies – Thursday, May 9 and May 23 at 10:00 am.
Mens Club – Wednesday, May 8 doors open at 6:00 pm.
SVIA Steak night & Bowling Banquet – Saturday,
May 11, doors open at 6:00 pm.
CAPS Mtg Beat 1631 @ St. Francis Borgia Stokes Center
When: Thursday, May 2, 7pm – 8pm
Where: 8033 W Addison Street

Help us plan events you are interested in:
We have many different events throughout the year.
We are looking for your input. Would you like to have
another Paint-N-Sip? Are you interested in having a
night of dancing with live music, what about the Antique
Road Show? Maybe a Murder Mystery Dinner? Is anyone
interested in going to see A Broadway in Chicago Play and
would like us to organize it? What about a Casino Night?
Send us your ideas to Schorschvillage@gmail.com

Advertise in the Informer
If you would like to advertise in the informer newsletter, please contact
April Kibler at 773-972-2344.

Click Here for the SVIA Events Calendar