posted Aug 20, 2019, 12:04 PM by UPAC UPAC
On Friday, August 16th at 6:30 PM, Nights Out in the Parks and UPAC present, "Power in Pride". It will be performed by LGBTQ Youth from About Face Theater. The performance will be followed by discussion. |
posted Aug 16, 2019, 12:21 PM by UPAC UPAC
Our Summer Movie is Mary Poppins!
August 11 at Dusk/8 PM
Spread out on your blanket with your children on the north lawn at Unity, and enjoy the free popcorn, as you watch UPAC and Nights Out in the Parks presentation of the childrens' classic, Mary Poppins Returns!
Gustavo Cortiñas Quartet - Tuning Back!
Yes, Nights Out in the Parks is bringing back the Gustavo Cortiñas Quartet after their stellar performance last year!
Friday, August 9 at 6:30 PM on the green grass. Bring a blanket and refreshments, and let them take you on a excursion into their innovative jazz.
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posted Aug 3, 2019, 11:02 AM by UPAC UPAC
Our first ever comedy event is this Friday, June 21st at 6:30 PM at Unity Park! The Summer Solstice Comedy Spectacular will be MC'd by Logan Square's very own Jess Martinez who has put together a lineup of comedians doing stand up that will have folks LAUGHING OUR GRASS OFF! The lineup includes Victoria Fombelle, Liz Getty, Janice V. Rodriguez and Audrey Jonas.
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posted Aug 3, 2019, 10:57 AM by UPAC UPAC
Save the date and be prepared to laugh... and laugh... and laugh, as UPAC presents our 1st ever Comedy in the Park, Saturday, June 21st @ 6:30 PM.
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posted Aug 3, 2019, 10:55 AM by UPAC UPAC
This year's Art in the Park will tackle environmentalism, specifically addressing the danger that non-recyclable plastic poses to the environment. The event is co-ordinated by Amie Sell, and honors late local artist Mary Ellen Croteau, a friend and mentor of Sell's. Croteau's husband, Steve Bild, is part of the 2019 AITP organizing committee and is donating Croteau's unused collection of plastic caps to be used in a community participatory art making project at the event.
But we need even more caps, so please bring your cleaned plastic bottle caps to the event!
- Bring your caps - we'll get the rest of the art supplies!
- Wear painting and crafts clothes.
- Kids always have a blast at Art in the Park!
And look who else is coming! AnySquared's Tracy Kostenbader and her artistic friends! DJ El Rebel X, AKA Victor Montañez, returning with his unique blend of multi genre music and beat! Sponsors AnySquared, State Senator Iris Y. Martinez, Vicki Logan, and Richard H. Frye Remodeling Contractor Inc. And all your neighbors!
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posted Jul 12, 2019, 11:48 AM by UPAC UPAC
We intend to show you at this year's ART in the Park when we use collected plastic caps of all sizes and colors to create a community art-making participation project and we need YOUR help! We ask that you please start saving your plastic caps, CLEAN them, and then bring them to ART in the PARK on Saturday, July 13th at 10 AM and, believe us, you will be amazed at what they can become!
#CollectPlasticCaps #CommunityArtProject #UnityPark #ARTinthePark #HonoringAnArtist #MaryEllenCroteau LoganSquareArt #ParticipationArt #UPACArtProject
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posted Jun 27, 2019, 11:53 AM by UPAC UPAC
(Saturday, June 1, 2019 Chicago, IL)
A Little Free Library is coming to Unity Park!
On Saturday, June 1st at 10:30 AM, we'll have a small parade of the Library into the park, an official "welcome" read, and then local children will unwrap the Little Library!
A special performance of story-themed songs and story telling by Actor/Musician Joe Boersma will follow the unveiling. Friends of Logan Square Library and UPAC will have activities for the crowd, and free books and goodies for children. And, the first 50 children to bring a book to donate will receive a special commemorative Little Library button!
Please bring ONE children's book for the Little Library, in English or Spanish, as both a donation and to signal their commitment to seeing the LIttle Library grow and become a community resource.
The Little Library at Unity Park is a project of the Unity Park Advisory Council , and is made possible through the generosity of The Chicago Reader, Upcycling Colors, Zosimo Melendez, Monarch Thrift Shop, State Representative Will Guzzardi, and State Senator Iris Y. Martinez.
If you wish to donate books for the Little Library, please contact UPAC, or bring them to State Senator Iris Y. Martinez's office on a Wednesday.
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posted May 30, 2019, 11:12 AM by UPAC UPAC
Buy a Big Mac*, Help Support UPAC!
(* or any menu item)
UPAC Fundraiser Night @ McDonald's May 2nd, 5-7 PM
We're excited to have our 1st ever Fundraiser Night at McDonald's. It'll raise funds to help provide fun free events and a spray pool upgrade at Unity Park in Logan Square! Ten percent of total sales (including drive-thru) for two hours, 5-7 PM, will benefit Unity! So take a break from cooking and come meet members of UPAC, grab a 2019 UPAC Schedule of Events, and find out about all our cool projects and upcoming events!
Post comments on the Facebook event!
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Return of the Easter Bunny!
UPAC and Grace Church Logan Square invite you to the third edition of our Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday, April 20 10 AM to 12 PM
At Unity Park, 2636 N Kimball Ave.
In event of rain, event will be held at Grace Church, 3325 W Wrightwood Ave.
Activities for children (ages toddler to 12 years of age) include,
- Egg Hunt
- Face Painting
- Frog Fishing
- Easter Bag
- Decoration
- Egg & Spoon Race
- Bunny Bean Bag Toss
- Rabbit Ring Toss
- Easter Egg Sweep
- Jelly Bean Guess Contest
And what Easter Egg Hunt would be complete without a visit by the Easter Bunny?!
This is a FREE Event brought to you by UPAC and Grace Church Logan Square. Please feel free to share the attached flier with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers...
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Welcome Spring on Earth Day at Unity!
Spruce Up Unity Park on Earth Day!
RSVP now to EarthDayChicago.org!
Unity Park will be participating in Friends of the Parks annual Earth Day celebration on,
April 21, 2018, from 10 AM - 1 PM!
And we need volunteers - sign up yourself and your children to do your bit to get our neighborhood park ready for the fun to come! Volunteers will spread mulch, clean, plant - we'll bring the supplies, wear your working clothes!
 Children will have their own Plant a Flower, Take a Flower Home activity!
Additional attractions include free bike tune-ups for kids courtesy of Boulevard Bikes!
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Spring Volleyball is Back!
UPAC's Youth Sports programming continues with the return of spring volleyball. This free 7-week volleyball coaching program is presented by the Unity Park Advisory Council, Logan Square Boys and Girls Club of Chicago & Chicago Park District to the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at James Monroe Elementary and the Logan Square community.
Please understand that space is very limited. Email us to enroll (an application form will need to be filled out at the first class).
Volleyball
3rd, 4th, 5th graders
Saturdays 5/14/19 - 6/15/19 12 - 2 PM
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Help us Be the Best!
LoganSquarist is accepting nominations for their annual BEST OF LOGAN SQUARE Awards, and we'd love it if you would make the following nominations.
- Unity Park for BEST NEIGHBORHOOD HIDDEN GEM
- Unity Park Advisory Council (UPAC) for BEST COMMUNITY GROUP
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Join Us and Make Great Things Happen!
Want to help out? Have an idea for an event? Join us, our next meeting is,
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 7 PM at the north-east corner of Unity Park.
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posted Apr 17, 2019, 7:46 PM by UPAC UPAC
Pick Our Summer Movie!
We want your input! Please vote in our poll for the movie we'll screen on August 11th. We've listed 5 movies, and you can pick a favorite (or two), second favorite, and so on. Vote here by January 30th!
Our 2019 Calendar Is Here!
UPAC has been hard at work preparing for our 2019 season! We recently elected a brand new board and the Council has selected dates for most of our events. Remember though, UPAC is an all-volunteer group, and we couldn't do it without your help and support. Email us at Info@UnityParkChicago.org to come help out, or ping us on the Facebook page!
- Easter Egg Hunt - 4/20 10-12 (day before Easter)
- Earth Day 4/27 10-1 - Theme is Plant a Flower Take a Flower Home
- Comedy event - 6/21 6:30
- Art in the Park - 7/13 or 7/20 10-2
- Movie - 8/11 (8/18 rain date) at dusk, approx 7:45
- Lucha Libre - 8/31 (weekend before Labor Day/school open) 12-4
- Nights Out in the Parks - TBD
- Yoga, Pilates - TBD (tell us if you want these at Info@UnityParkChicago.org or in the movie poll)
- Rolling Rec - TBD, approx Jun-Sep
- Pumpkinfest - 10/19
- Sports - TBD (tell us if you want these at Info@UnityParkChicago.org or in the movie poll)
- Midnight Circus - TBD
A Great Time for a Great 2019 Park Season!
(December 7, 2018 Chicago, IL) We thank you and all of our party sponsors for one great night! We are primed for a great start to our 2019 season, all because of your generous support!
Thanks also to every member of the UPAC team for organizing the Party for the Park 2018!
Check out these photos from the party, and be sure to visit and thank all these sponsors!
| Spinning J |
Avondale Neighborhood Association |
Webster's Wine Bar |
Fireside Bowl |
| Buzz Coffee & Roaster |
Betsy Elsaesser |
Dan Pogorzelski |
Voice of the City |
| UPAC |
Pan Artesanal |
Lula Cafe |
Logan Theater |
| Reno |
Eli's Cheesecake |
Logan Square Preservation |
Larry W. Green |
| Steve Timble |
Chicago Park District |
Connie Baznik |
Fleur |
| Play |
Tracy Kostenbader |
Buona Terra |
Tamiz Haiderali |
| WeeGee's Lounge |
Mrs. Hernandez |
Cristina Lara |
Brew Brew |
| State Senator Iris Y. Martinez |
Alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa |
Andrew Schneider |
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posted Jan 5, 2019, 7:47 PM by UPAC UPAC
Great Food, Raffle Prizes, and a Great Cause!
All events at Unity Park are free for our neighbors because of the support of people like you! And you can support UPAC and enjoy a night of partying by coming to Party for the Park!
This year, Party for the Park will be on Thursday, December 6th at Weegee's Lounge, 3659 W Armitage. The music starts cranking at 7 PM! Tickets are available with a $20 donation and include 1 raffle ticket and 1 drink. To purchase tickets and help us continue our free family-friendly programming like Pumpkinfest and Lucha Libre in 2019, click
Unity Park Upcoming EventsGoogle Calendar
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