We, the residents of Garfield Ridge (Chicago, IL), are in our 9th year of coordinating a neighborhood watch program referred to as GRNW (Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch). We welcome area residents to join our membership in patrolling the alleys, streets and parks of Beat 811 and would like to encourage the entire community to be aware of their surroundings and report as necessary. Our intent is to identify issues, curb graffiti and be the extra eyes and ears to aid the Chicago Police Dept. in our community. For more information, please contact us.
2018 Focus: Bring back that community feeling!
What do GRNW members do...
Our members do more than just come to meetings. We patrol the neighborhood on foot, in our cars or on bike looking for graffiti, potholes, street lights that are out or overgrown brush. These things get turned in to the GRNW and then get delegated to the appropriate city department. We also keep an eye out for troubled buildings and suspicious activity. These concerns are reported directly to the CPD. Help keep our neighborhood safe and clean by becoming a member.
Parking Lot Party!...
On Sunday, Sep 9th from 1-7pm there will be a celebration event for our very own president, Al Cacciatolo in the parking lot next to Lindy's Chili Restaurant at 6544 West Archer Ave until 7:00 pm. There will be live music featuring the Stereo Types, Mick Stone, Mike & Mike, and food provided by Shielas Smoke Shack in the parking lot. Stop by and say Hi to Al and friends; feel free to bring a chair to relax and enjoy the music.
Sell-A-Bration...
On Sat, Sep 15th the annual Fall Sell-A-Bration event will take place from 8am to 2pm in the Kennedy HS parking lot. Vendors can sell their wares while shoppers can search for treasures. For more vendor info please contact Arlene at 773-229-1993
GRNW Monthly Meeting
The next GRNW meeting of 2018 will be held on Weds, Sep 19th at 7pm. Location will be at St. Daniel the Prophet in Brennan Hall (below the school). Speaker(s) will discuss different cameras and security options.
Note: the Aug meeting can be seen in its entirety on our Facebook page.
CAPS Monthly Meeting
The next Beat 811 CAPS meeting will be held on Tuesday Sep 18th at 7pm at Good Shepherd (located at 5550 S. Merrimac).
On Sun, Aug 19th the GRNW will have a street dedication ceremony at 54th & Meade at 6pm to dedicate a street to Ron Koperniak, the godfather of our Adopt a Block program. Please come out and join us.
Property Tax Appeals Seminars….
State Rep Michael Madigan & Alderman Marty Quinn will host a series of Property Tax Seminars. On Sat, Sep 8th from 9-11am, sessions will be held at the Hale Park gym located at 6258 W. 62nd Street. On Wed, Sep 5th from 5-7pm and Sat, Sep 22nd from 9-11am sessions will be held at the Madigan-Quinn office located at 6500 S. Pulaski. Please RSVP to 773-581-8000 or 773-581-1313 to reserve your spot.
Congressman Lipinski and Alderman Tabares are also holding a Tax Appeal Seminar on Tuesday, August 28th from 5:00-7:00 at the Mayfield at 6072 S. Archer Avenue.
Paypal link...
For donations or any GRNW events, membership, etc., please follow the instructions below:
> Click on Paypal button below
> You will directed to a separate page w/Paypal (which allows you to have this page open to follow instructions)
> Sign into Paypal (it is a secured site so nothing to worry about)
> Select "Send or Request Money"
> Select "Send money"
> Type in GRNW2013@gmail.com as the address you will be paying
> Click "Next"
> Enter the amount you are paying
> Indicate what it is for in the "Add a Note" section (example: "1 table for Sell-a-Bration" etc)
> Click "Continue"
> Click "Send Payments Now"
> You are done. Logout of Paypal
> Click on Paypal button below
> You will directed to a separate page w/Paypal (which allows you to have this page open to follow instructions)
> Sign into Paypal (it is a secured site so nothing to worry about)
> Select "Send or Request Money"
> Select "Send money"
> Type in GRNW2013@gmail.com as the address you will be paying
> Click "Next"
> Enter the amount you are paying
> Indicate what it is for in the "Add a Note" section (example: "1 table for Sell-a-Bration" etc)
> Click "Continue"
> Click "Send Payments Now"
> You are done. Logout of Paypal
Shred Day...
On Saturday, Sep 8th, the Madigan-Quinn office will host a free shred event from 10am - 1pm at the Service office located at 6500 S. Pulaski.
Electronics recycling day...
On Saturday, Sep 29th, the Madigan-Quinn office will host a free Electronic recycling event from 10am - 1pm in the Kennedy HS parking lot. They will be taking old phones, computers, TVs and other electronics for recycling.
Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch 2018 Calendar
September 9th Parking Lot Party @ Lindy's to celebrate Al's health update
September 15th Fall Sell-a-Bration
September 18th CAPS meeting
September 19th General meeting (location St Daniel's)
October 15th General meeting (location TBA)
October 27th Pumpkin Jamboree Parade
December 1st -21st Decorate your block for Christmas contest
December 8th Annual Tree Lighting Festival at the Rink
December 16th Santa on the firetruck Beat 811
December 17th Santa on the firetruck Beat 812
December 22nd Photo with the Best Decorated Blocks
*All general meetings begin at 7:00 pm
For changes and current updates please visit our Facebook (Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch <with the red and blue window sign> or our website www.Garfieldridgenw.com
September 15th Fall Sell-a-Bration
September 18th CAPS meeting
September 19th General meeting (location St Daniel's)
October 15th General meeting (location TBA)
October 27th Pumpkin Jamboree Parade
December 1st -21st Decorate your block for Christmas contest
December 8th Annual Tree Lighting Festival at the Rink
December 16th Santa on the firetruck Beat 811
December 17th Santa on the firetruck Beat 812
December 22nd Photo with the Best Decorated Blocks
*All general meetings begin at 7:00 pm
For changes and current updates please visit our Facebook (Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch <with the red and blue window sign> or our website www.Garfieldridgenw.com
GRNW Tip Line: 855-811-TIPS (855-811-8477)
The GRNW Tip Line is another way for residents to report incidents, information, tips, etc. that they may be aware of but hesitant to report directly to authorities. Please use this hotline and if you wish to maintain anonymity, this is an easy way to still pass on useful information.
GRNW on Facebook
The GRNW is up and active on Facebook with over 7,200 "Likes". Our Facebook page provides quick + factual updates on events, general info and neighborhood news. If you haven't already, "Like" us on Facebook today by clicking on the link below.
GRNW YouTube page
The GRNW has a YouTube page. Click here to access our page that contains various videos including community events, etc.
GRNW Instagram
The Southwest Chicago Post
While we previously posted neighborhood incidents on this page, our friends at the Southwest Chicago Post have proven to be a valuable asset in keeping neighborhood news up-to-date and factual. Your support has seen their page grow to over 1,250,000 views. As such, we're happy to offer a direct link to their web-site page where you can receive up to the minute updates on incidents in both our neighborhood and surrounding communities. Click on the button below to directly access their page. Be sure to "Like" them on Facebook. Congrats as they have surpassed 14,000 "likes"! (click here to do so --> Facebook.com/swchicagopost ) if you haven't already. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Adopt-A-Block...
What do Adopt a Block members do? One of the programs promoted by (meaning you don’t have to be a GRNW of) the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch is Adopt A Block. You wouldn't be keeping an eye on just any block - you are adopting your own block! The concept is simple. One person volunteers to keep her/his neighbors on both sides of the street informed about significant events and incidents in Garfield Ridge. Your time commitment is minimal after your initial contact with your neighbors to explain the program, offer placards, and obtain phone numbers, e-mail addresses and emergency contact information. Keeping communication flowing as a block leader helps keep our neighborhood aware, motivated and safe. This person also keeps a watchful eye out for neighbors who are elderly or have special needs. You can do weekly checks on street and alley lights, potholes, graffiti, and report to GRNW any issues your block may have. Even lost dogs and suspicious activity may be a confusing subject for neighbors to breech, and that’s where you come in to point them in the right direction. It’s as simple as walking your dog in the alley instead of the street or turning left instead of right leaving your garage on your way to work. Seeing your block from a different point of view may help you catch something that is amiss.
We have over 250 blocks in our great neighborhood and the Garfield Ridge community could use your help. Please consider volunteering. Remember, good communities are made, not born.
Changes to this program will be rolled out shortly.
Various helpful tips and info has been added under the Adopt-A-Block page in a new section entitled "Misc Info". Click here to go right to it.
What do Adopt a Block members do? One of the programs promoted by (meaning you don’t have to be a GRNW of) the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch is Adopt A Block. You wouldn't be keeping an eye on just any block - you are adopting your own block! The concept is simple. One person volunteers to keep her/his neighbors on both sides of the street informed about significant events and incidents in Garfield Ridge. Your time commitment is minimal after your initial contact with your neighbors to explain the program, offer placards, and obtain phone numbers, e-mail addresses and emergency contact information. Keeping communication flowing as a block leader helps keep our neighborhood aware, motivated and safe. This person also keeps a watchful eye out for neighbors who are elderly or have special needs. You can do weekly checks on street and alley lights, potholes, graffiti, and report to GRNW any issues your block may have. Even lost dogs and suspicious activity may be a confusing subject for neighbors to breech, and that’s where you come in to point them in the right direction. It’s as simple as walking your dog in the alley instead of the street or turning left instead of right leaving your garage on your way to work. Seeing your block from a different point of view may help you catch something that is amiss.
We have over 250 blocks in our great neighborhood and the Garfield Ridge community could use your help. Please consider volunteering. Remember, good communities are made, not born.
Changes to this program will be rolled out shortly.
Various helpful tips and info has been added under the Adopt-A-Block page in a new section entitled "Misc Info". Click here to go right to it.
Paypal option for use in Sell-A-Bration reserving, donations, fundraising, etc. Click on button below to continue.
Click here to contact us
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Site last updated on 9/4/2018
Updates include:
CAPS event deleted
Parking Lot Party added
Sell-A-Bration event added
Sep CAPS meeting updated
Sep GRNW meeting added
2018 GRNW Calendar edited
Parking Lot Party added
Job Fair deleted
Property Tax Seminar info updated
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Site last updated on 9/4/2018
Updates include:
CAPS event deleted
Parking Lot Party added
Sell-A-Bration event added
Sep CAPS meeting updated
Sep GRNW meeting added
2018 GRNW Calendar edited
Parking Lot Party added
Job Fair deleted
Property Tax Seminar info updated
