ICA E-News – June 2019
In this issue:
Sustainability Leaders Visit The Plant and Write a Memo to the Mayor
ICA Represented at North Side Listening Session with Mayor-Elect
Historic Significance of ICA GreenRise Displayed on Landmark Plaque
Memorial Held in Celebration of the Life of Sally Stovall
Colleague Spotlight: Meida Teresa McNeal
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Sustainability Leaders Visit The Plant and Write a Memo to the Mayor
Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network, a citywide grassroots coalition organized by ICA, gathered for the second meeting of 2019 on the evening of May 16th. The venue was The Plant, a “collaborative community of small food businesses” housed in a 93,500 square foot facility that was once a meat packing plant…
ICA Represented at North Side Listening Session with Mayor-Elect
ICA Chief Operating Officer Lesley Showers joined 30 other community leaders for a North Side meeting with the soon-to-be-Mayor Lori Lightfoot…
Historic Significance of ICA GreenRise Displayed on Landmark Plaque
On May 14th, 2019, a new plaque was installed on the facade of ICA GreenRise, a physical display of the building’s status as a Chicago Landmark. It reads...
Memorial Held in Celebration of the Life of Sally Stovall
Sally Stovall, a long-time ICA colleague and founder of Green Community Connections and One Earth Film Festival passed away suddenly on May 21st, 2019. A memorial service and celebration of her life was held on May 25th at Euclid Avenue Methodist Church in Oak Park, IL, where Sally was a parishioner. Hundreds came out to two separate services, a demonstration of Sally’s leadership, enthusiasm, energy, and unwavering dedication to environmental work. ICA Programs Director Seva Gandhi shared the following remarks at Sally’s memorial…
Colleague Spotlight: Meida Teresa McNeal
"My solo performance project, Fifth City revisited, explores the ways that the Fifth City demonstration project exists as a historical example in alignment with much of the coalition building and neighborhood focused planning happening today all across the city, and especially on the South and West Sides. I am interested in those resonances across and making them come alive in interesting ways through performance."
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Fifth City revisited / Imaginal Politics embodied
Links Hall
Chicago, IL
June 20th, 22nd, 28th, 30th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
In homage to her parents and Chicago’s West Side, Meida Teresa McNeal charts new ground with a solo performance work, Fifth City revisited / Imaginal Politics embodied. This project invites people to consider Fifth City’s plans, symbols, and rituals for community transformation as part of an active creative community process culminating in an evening-length performance.
Nourish (comm)Unity: Building Victory Gardens
West Side
Chicago, IL
Saturday, June 29th
Time to be determined
Building Victory Gardens is organized by Westside Bee Boyz, Garfield Park Advisory Council, and Windsor Park Lutheran Church as part of Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network's Nourish (comm)Unity series. Participants at this event will learn the basics of building a raised bed with some basic instruction and hands on activity.
CSLN May Meeting: Celebrate the Summer
Openlands
Chicago, IL
Thursday, July 18th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Celebrate the summer with Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network and Openlands! Afterwards, we'll walk to Millennium Park to mingle and hear live music from the Summer Music series!
Nourish (comm)Unity: Bikes, Birds, and Butterflies
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Chicago, IL
Thursday, August 15th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bikes, Birds, and Butterflies is organized by ICA and animalia project as part of Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network's Nourish (comm)Unity series and the Fourth Annual Uptown Garden Walk. This bike ride invites community members to explore coastal and native plants in the Uptown area.
Fourth Annual Uptown Garden Walk
Uptown
Chicago, IL
Saturday, September 7th
Time to be determined
Our annual Uptown Garden Walk is returning for its fourth year! Come out for a day of fun and enjoyment as we explore the diverse identity of Uptown! This event will feature tours led by local experts and a gathering for neighbors to mingle and learn about local gardens.
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