Mt. Greenwood Food Drive Benefiting Pat's Pantry Today, 9/16, 12-3pm

Dear Chicago,



Today, September 16th, the 19th Ward will host a food donation drive benefiting Pat's Pantry at the Mount Greenwood Community Church (3509 W. 111th St.) from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Pat's Pantry is operated in collaboration with the Mount Greenwood Community Church in memory of Patrick Turney, a 23-year-old resident of our community who died unexpectedly in 2019. The food pantry is collecting non-perishable and toiletry items. Monetary donations are also accepted. Please see the flyer below for additional information.

Thank you to Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Mary Gill, Fran Hurley, and the Mount Greenwood Community & Business Association for co-hosting this important event.

Senior Citizen Oktoberfest: Register Now

The 19th Ward Senior Citizen Oktoberfest will take place tomorrow, September 17th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm at 115 Bourbon Street (3359 W. 115th St.). Admission is $5 per person for a family-style luncheon, along with a cash bar. The party is open to 19th Ward senior citizens (65+) only. Reservations are required by calling (773) 238-8776 or emailing [email protected]. Please see the flyer below.

The event is co-sponsored by Alderman Matt O'Shea, State Senator Bill Cunningham, State Representative Mary Gill, Fran Hurley, 115 Bourbon Street, Mercy Circle, and Smith Village.

Sincerely,

Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

19TH WARD UPDATES

The 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk will take place on Saturday, November 28th. Remember, anyone who signs up by Friday, October 30th (5:00pm) can request a free upgrade to a hooded sweatshirt. Choose the sweatshirt option during registration to guarantee availability. Otherwise, a long-sleeve T-shirt will be provided at packet pick-up. 

Proceeds from this year's race will again benefit the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation. Online registration will remain open until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th. In-person registration will be available on Friday, November 27th, and on the day of the race. Registration is now available at www.the19thward.com. Those who register BY 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th, will be guaranteed a Beverly Hills Turkey Trot long-sleeved event T-shirt and gift bag. 

In addition, the 19th Ward will host a breakfast after the race. The cost is $5 per person or $25 per family, and tickets can be added to your cart during registration or online separately until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th, and at the door. Breakfast will be in the gym at Christ the King School.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Interested in becoming a Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk sweatshirt/t-shirt sponsor? If so, please contact [email protected] for more information. Shirt sponsors will have their business prominently listed on the back of our race shirts given to over 2,000 participants of this year's event. The deadline to become a sponsor is Monday, October 26th.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Passes can be downloaded, printed, and taken directly to the Allstate Arena Box Office.  

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Illinois Secure Choice

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You can read important disclosures, including information about investments, fees, and risks related to Illinois Secure Choice here.

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