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.
GRNW Monthly Meeting
The next GRNW meeting of 2018 will be held on Monday, June 18th at 7pm. Location will be Bridgeview Bank. Guest speakers include the City Rodent patrol team as well as an expert on financial scams and how to avoid being a victim.
CAPS Monthly Meeting
The next Beat 811 CAPS meeting will be held on Tuesday June 19th at 7pm at Good Shepherd (located at 5550 S. Merrimac).
Tie a Red Ribbon...
On Thursday, May 31st, the GRNW will be in the Lindy's parking lot from 4:30-6:30pm handing out red ribbons and taking donations for the Bucio family in memory of CFD diver Juan Bucio.
Electronics recycling day...
On Saturday, June 2nd, the Madigan-Quinn office at 6500 S. Pulaski will host a free recycling event from 10am - 1pm. They will be taking old phones, computers, TVs and other electronics for recycling.
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
Garfield Ridge Car Show
Another Car Show will be held on Friday, June 15th. It will be on Archer from Neenah to Normandy from 6-9pm. Once again food truck vendors will be on-site. Come out for a great community event.
Pet Parade
An inaugural Garfield Ridge Pet Parade will be held on Saturday, Jun 23rd. The Parade will be held at 10am at Wentworth Park. Animal Control will be on-site offering various services such as tagging of dogs, etc. Come out to participate.
Congressman Lipinski's Patriots Parade
Congressman Lipinski's annual Patriot's Day Parade will be held on Thursday, Jun 28th. The parade will start at Archer & Lotus and run down Archer to Merrimac ending at Wentworth park. It will begin at 7pm so come on out for some community fun.
Movie in the Park...
Wentworth Park will be hosting a Movie in the Park immediately following the Patriot's Day Parade on Thursday, June 28th. Movie and time will be added shortly.
Stars and Stripes 5K
The 2nd annual Stars & Stripes 5K will be held on Saturday Jun 30th. Please access tribuilders.org for more info.
Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch 2018 Calendar
June 18th General meeting (location TBA) speakers re: scamming & rodent issues
June 28th Patriot’s Day Parade/ movie at Wentworth Park
June 28th Movie in the park at Wentworth Park (following Patriot's Day Parade)
June 30th Garfield Ridge 2nd annual Stars and Stripes 5K
July 16th General meeting outside at Normandy Park
August 7th National Night Out Against Violence and Vigil
August 20th General meeting (location TBA)
September 15th Fall Sell-a-Bration
September 17th General meeting (location TBA)
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
June 28th Patriot’s Day Parade/ movie at Wentworth Park
June 28th Movie in the park at Wentworth Park (following Patriot's Day Parade)
June 30th Garfield Ridge 2nd annual Stars and Stripes 5K
July 16th General meeting outside at Normandy Park
August 7th National Night Out Against Violence and Vigil
August 20th General meeting (location TBA)
September 15th Fall Sell-a-Bration
September 17th General meeting (location TBA)
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 5/31/2018
Updates include:
Please note: Lipinski Patriot's day parade date revised to Thursday 6/28 from originally scheduled date of Friday 6/29
June CAPS meeting date updated
June GRNW meeting speaker added
Sell-A-Bration info deleted
2018 GRNW Calendar edited
Quinn-Madigan recycling day added
