Chicago kids are back in school so be extra careful when driving through the neighborhood.

During the summer there was a lot going on in Mayfair. Just after our June meeting, Alderman Nugent announced that Mayfair Park basketball court improvements received Participatory Budget approval, paving the way for upgraded court space, pickleball courts and other enhancements. 

The Mayfair Branch Library hosted a Bollywood Indian Dance with the Old Town School of Folk Music and several special children’s events, including a June 15 event featuring a reading by Alderman Nugent and related Touch a Truck featuring a variety of City emergency vehicles that kids were able to see, touch and get into. The Branch also kicked off an adult late-night series with big band performance by The Fat Cats.

PEBA/SSA #79 hosted a series of musical performances at Clark Street Sports. It also co-hosted a ribbon-cutting for the Mayfair Mural on Lawrence with the 39^th Ward and Erin Minckley, of Relativity Textiles. Mayfair Park Advisory Council featured Films in the Park and co-hosted a neighborhood garage sale.

We hope you were able to attend some of these events. If not, don’t miss additional ones coming up very soon including: (a) a Japanese dance, drumming and theatrical performance by Asian Improv aRts Midwest, at 3:00pm on September 7 at 4875 N Elston Ave; (b) Mayfair Fest in Mayfair Park from Noon to 8:00pm on September 7; (c) a Flamenco Performance with Amanda Saucedo at 6:00pm on September 9 at the Mayfair Branch Library; and (d) a performance by Ballet Folklórico de Chicago in Mayfair Park at 2:00pm on September 14, to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and to kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month.

Please plan to attend our next Zoom meeting at 6:30 on September 12 which will address, among other things, efforts to preserve a wallpaper manufacturing facility that had operated for decades in Mayfair.

2024 Meeting Schedule

Mayfair Civic Association meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of every month. No meetings are held in January, July, or August. These are the remaining dates for 2024. These are suggested meeting dates and topics, subject to any comments you may provide, but will be followed in the absence of alternative suggestions. Our Board generally meets quarterly as determined by Board members.

September 12 Traffic & Parking	November 14 Annual Party Planning
October 10 Elections	December 12 Holiday Party

Wanted: The MCA is looking for a treasurer and membership manager

If you or someone you know has accounting skills and would like to get more involved and contribute directly to your neighborhood, Mayfair Civic Association is looking for a new treasurer and membership manager. Those interested can contact MCA President Ron Duplack at rduplack@rieckcrotty.com. Thank you for your support!

Membership Meetings

Here are some details from recent meetings of the Mayfair Civic Association.

Thanks to the neighbors, as well as to the office of Alderman Nugent for Ward 39 for attending.

During the June 13 membership meeting, attendees briefly discussed a variety of topics including new restaurant businesses in the area, local events, and neighborhood bumpout garden maintenance. The architect and lawyer for the 4606 N Kelso zoning variance request were also in attendance to answer questions and provide details on the proposed changes. Details on anything of note that was discussed can be found in this or past newsletter issues.

The following are some highlights from Alderman Nugent’s newsletters and other communications.

Participatory Budgeting Cycle 5 Results

I am excited to announce the community-selected infrastructure improvement projects that will be funded through the fifth cycle of Participatory Budgeting (PB) in the 39th Ward.

953 residents chose from 12 projects to improve our ward. Seven projects will be funded, within the $500,000 allotment. 

Thank you to the Participatory Budgeting Committee for their work and dedication to the process, and thank you to all the community members who submitted project proposals and ideas for improvements across the ward.

Visit and Subscribe!

Visit https://aldermannugent.com/ to subscribe to Alderman Nugent’s newsletter and learn about what she’s doing for the 39th Ward. My office is open Mondays from 9am to 7pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am to 5pm and Fridays from 9am to 3pm. While the office is open for walk-ins, appointments are encouraged. We ask that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Please reach out should you have any questions, comments, or concerns at 773-736-5594 or via email at Ward39@CityOfChicago.Org.

In the Neighborhood

Mayfair Park Participatory Budgeting project funded

The community selected the Participatory Budgeting Cycle 5 project proposal to renovate the Mayfair Park Basketball Court! Thanks to Alderman Nugent and the Participatory Budgeting Committee for all the work that goes into Participatory Budgeting. Congratulations to Mayfair Park Advisory Council for being selected, and thanks also to them for their persistence and hard work in making this project a reality.

Back to School Block Party at Park No. 593 was a hit

On Monday, August 19, Alderman Nugent held a back-to-school block party at Park 593 (4546 N Kedvale Ave). There was a backpack giveaway, live music, and raffles. The weather was beautiful and the event was well-attended. Representatives from area schools were available to answer students’ and parents’ questions about the upcoming school year. Thanks to Alderman Nugent for coordinating the event and to everyone that attended!

Celebrate Japanese Arts with Asian Improv aRts Midwest, Saturday, September 7

Mayfair Fest, Saturday September 7

Latin Dance Presentation at Mayfair Branch Library, Monday, September 9

Ballet Folklórico de Chicago at Mayfair Park, Saturday, September 14

Live music at Clark Street Sports

The Pulaski/Elston Business Association (aka PEBA, or SSA #79) is sponsoring a new summer music series: Live on Lawrence! The performances are in the parking lot of Clark Street Sports at 4506 W Lawrence. There’s one more performance left in the series. See details in the schedule below.

The Quilt Connection hosts Holiday Sip & Shop

New restaurants in the area

There are a few new food places in the area that were discussed at the last MCA membership meeting.

CAPS Meeting for Beat 1722

CAPS meetings for Beat 1722 are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is on September 18 at 6:30pm in the Community Room of the 17th District Police Department at 4650 N Pulaski. A full schedule of meetings for the year can be found here.

The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in problem solving using the CAPS five-step problem-solving process. Beat community meetings provide an opportunity for police and community residents to exchange information about conditions in the neighborhood, to identify crime and disorder problems, and to develop strategies to combat those problems. The meeting also provides an opportunity for police and community to get to know one another.

For upcoming meeting info, or if you have questions or comments, please contact the CAPS office at 312-742-4588, or email caps.017district@chicagopolice.org. Learn about the Office of Community Policing at https://home.chicagopolice.org/community-policing-group/.