www.garfieldridgenw.com

We, the residents of Garfield Ridge (Chicago, IL), are in our 11th 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.

2019 Focus: Bridging the Gap!

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.

GRNW Monthly Meeting

The next GRNW meeting (marking the 11th year of the GRNW) will be held on Mon, May 20th, 2019 at 7pm. Location will be at Byrne school located at 5329 S. Oak Park. All residents and business owners are welcome to attend.
Note: Full 2019 meeting dates listed below

CAPS Monthly Meeting

The next Beat 811 CAPS meeting will be held on Tuesday May 21st 7pm at Good Shepherd (located at 5550 S. Merrimac).

Note: Meetings are every month on the third Tuesday, always at Good Shepherd at 7pm

Spring Sell-a-bration

The spring Sell-a-bration event with take place on Saturday, May 25th from 8:30am - 3pm (with a rain out date of Sunday May 26th). Please contact Arlene at 773-229-1993 to reserve a space.

Note: Fall Sell-a-bration date is also set for Sat, Sep 21st

Electronics Recycling Day

The Madigan-Quinn office will host an electronics recycling day on Sat, Jun 1st from 10am - 1pm at their office at 6500 S. Pulaski. Please call their office at 773-581-8000 with any questions.
An additional day will be held on Sat, Aug 24th at the Kennedy HS parking lot.

Archer Avenue Car Show

Once again a car show will be held on Archer Avenue on Fri, Jun 14th (Flag day). Vintage cars, food trucks and live music will be set up along Archer from the credit union parking lot by Lindy's on Nashville extending to McNeill on Natoma. Mark your calendars.

Community Shred Day

The Madigan-Quinn office will host a community Shred day on Sat, Jun 22nd from 10am - 1pm at the Kennedy HS parking lot at 56th & Narragansett. Please call their office at 773-581-8000 with any questions.

An additional day will be held on Sat, Sep 7th at their office on 6500 S. Pulaski.

Utility Bill Clinic

A Utility Bill clinic will be held on Tuesday, Jul 16th from 2-6pm at the Madigan-Quinn office at 6500 S. Pulaski, 2nd floor.

An additional clinic will be held on Weds, Jul 17th from 11am-3pm at the service office at 6014 S.Central.

National Night Out Against Violence

The National Night Out against Violence motorcade and vigil will take place on Tue, August 6th. More details to follow.

Job Fair

A job fair will be held on Weds, Aug 7th from noon-3pm at the Madigan- Quinn office at 6500 S. Pulaski (2nd floor)

2019 Christmas events...

The annual Christmas Tree Lighting and rink opening will take place on Sat, Dec 7th
Santa and Frosty's ride thru the neighborhood will take place in Beat 811 on Sun, Dec 15th
Santa and Frosty's ride thru the neighborhood will take place in Beat 812 on Mon, Dec 16th

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

Paypal

Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch 2019 Calendar

May 20th at 7pm
June 17th at 7pm
July 15th at 7pm outdoors at Normandy Park
August 19th at 7pm
Sept 16th at 7pm
Oct 21st at 7pm

Meetings are open to all. If unable to attend, you can watch live via Facebook.
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 8,700 "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 GRNW has an Instagram page. Click here to access.

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 17,500 "likes"! (click here to do so --> Facebook.com/swchicagopost ) if you haven't already. Thanks and keep up the great work!

SW Chicago Post

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.

Adopt-A-Block Program

Paypal option for use in Sell-A-Bration reserving, donations, fundraising, etc. Click on button below to continue.