Mah Invites McKinley Park to Health Fair
Neighborhood residents can get access to a range of health services this upcoming Saturday, March 23, at the third annual Health Fair for the Illinois House 2nd District, which is represented by McKinley Park's own Theresa Mah. The event, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leonard M. Louie field house at 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. in the nearby Pilsen neighborhood, features a range of health and personal services residents can enjoy for free.
“Health care access is a concern for many families, as doctors visits can be expensive and sometimes take many weeks to schedule," Mah said. “I hope community members from McKinley Park will take advantage of the free services provided at our health fair to identify potential risks to their health and learn about how to improve their overall wellness.”
Spring Starts in McKinley Park with Community Engagement and Nightlife Events
The McKinley Park Development Council Meeting returns to Razzmatazz Family Fun Center on Wednesday, March 20, to engage the community in critical community development topics and updates. Attend to participate in the McKinley Park Development Council's grassroots, collaborative process that brings all parties to the table to help shepherd neighborhood development.
Aquinas Literacy Center is a fantastic local organization that provides critically needed English literacy services to new immigrants in our community. Become a volunteer tutor by going through the English Literacy Tutor Training this Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23. Once complete, the training certifies tutors and connects them with local English language learners for one-on-one learning at Aquinas' growing training center.
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Park Advisory Council Elects Officers, Sets 2019 Plans
McKinley Park Community Garden President Nicholas Efronsis shares prospective garden plans at the March 11 meeting of the McKinley Park Advisory Council as council member Heather Breems looks on.
The McKinley Park Advisory Council elected a new team of officers and set priorities and initiatives for its 2019 programs at its monthly meeting on Monday, March 11. Returning re-elected council officers include President Veronica O'Malley and Secretary Katie Flores; new officers Danny Gaichas and James Flores joined the council team, respectively, as vice president and treasurer.
The meeting also included discussion of the prospective folding of the Hoyne Park Advisory Council into the McKinley Park Advisory Council, as the Hoyne Park council has been less active recently, meeting participants noted. Both Gaichas and James Flores have been very involved at Hoyne Park, including Hoyne Park council leadership and managing the Omega Delta Youth Baseball & Softball program. New McKinley Park Supervisor Briana Soria again floated the idea of supporting Hoyne Park with programming and resources.
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