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WANT is a neighborhood organization dedicated to promoting community spirit and neighborhood development in West Andersonville

05/05/2026

WANT has opportunities available to volunteer at the North Stage (Catalpa & Clark) for the Midsommarfest both Saturday and Sunday evenings! We need to fill two shifts, so have your friends join you to make it more fun! The shifts are as follows:
• Saturday, 6/13 Evening (4:30-10:30): North Beverage Booth, full booth (16-24 people)
• Sunday, 6/14 Evening (4:30-10:30): North Beverage Booth, non-stage side (8-12 people)
Volunteers get free admission to Midsommarfest for the day and a Midsommarfest T-shirt! Don’t miss out on this super awesome, super fun opportunity.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ABAC29A2F9C25-63618394-2026

03/04/2026

**TONIGHT** WANT General Membership meeting Wednesday, 3/4/2026 at 7pm at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in the dining room (enter at glass doors)
The new Board will offer community updates, including the Garden, Midsommerfest, and the Yard & Garden Sale.

12/11/2025

Upcoming road closures for pedestrian safety improvements.

12/03/2025

Raise a glass with us 12/8 and meet the new WANT Board!
Uvae Chicago
5553 NORTH CLARK STREET
MONDAY Dec 8th, Cash Bar 7PM - 9:00PM

Join is for a festive social & general membership meeting to cap off the year!
A short meeting will begin at 7:30PM to introduce our new WANT Board, the rest is jingle all the way!!
Snack and appetizer menu for purchase on your own.

10/25/2025

Reminder: Today! Pet Parade 4-4:30pm
Kid Parade & Games 5-6pm

10/10/2025

Ghostly Gardens, Saturday, October 25th
Event schedule:
• Pet Parade: 4-4:30pm
• Kids Activities: 5-6pm

West Andersonville Neighbors Together will host our annual Ghostly Garden event in our lovely West Andersonville Garden October 25th. This non-scary Halloween event featuring games, prizes and treats is designed for younger children (and a great opportunity for your middle-schoolers and high-schoolers to volunteer!).
And new this year, a PET PARADE!!

***Please note a change in location: the event will be in the garden between Balmoral and Summerdale and Ravenswood will be closed to traffic to improve safety.***

See the link in our bio for volunteer opportunities. The greatest needs are:
• Donations of carved pumpkins (you can pick them up again after the event!)
• Help decorate the garden beforehand
• Assist during the event
• Event tear down post-event
• Other opportunities may ask for only a short amount of time but provide tremendous help! Please check out the list and contribute where you can! This is a beloved neighborhood tradition and it’s rewarding to be part of making it happen.

10/03/2025

SIP & BE SOCIAL at Sweethearts!!
Join your neighbors at the WANT Happy Hour
Wednesday, 10/15 from 5:30-7:30pm at Sweethearts Bar (Lonesome Rose AV)
5310 N. Clark
Specials are $9 Gin or Vodka Martinis!

09/25/2025

Introducing WANT’s NEW Discussion Series – the first of 6 in response to the recent WANT meeting. Join the conversation!

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7pm - 8:30pm
Location: Ebenezer Lutheran Church (enter on Foster)
1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL

Series: “Act Local to Reclaim Democracy: Let’s Connect & Engage — How You Can Help!”

Session: “Why Public Health Access to Care, Research, & Vaccines Matters More than You Think”

Description: HIV Research has resulted in numerous successes and learnings that have lifted countless boats across different diseases, domains and disciplines—-an example being mRNA COVID vaccines. Everyone wins if we save HIV research. Learn what you can do!

Speaker and Moderator:
Jim Pickett and Kathye Gorosh

Jim is an Andersonville resident who has worked across the fields of research, advocacy and public health for the past 30 years, with an emphasis on HIV and community-led responses.

Kathye has been a West Andersonville resident since 1994 and has worked in multiple public health sectors with partners in the community, federal/local governments and funders including a wide range of volunteer experience and local boards.

09/10/2025

WANT Yard Sale 2025
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 9AM-4PM
Participation is open to all residents of West Andersonville (Foster to Bryn Mawr, Ravenswood to Clark)

This year we are teaming up with our WEAR Neighbors to the north and ASNA neighbors to the south for a mega neighborhood sale!

Time to dust off those treasures, empty the closets and SELL, SELL, SELL!

SIGN UP USING THE FORM BELOW BY SEPT 16 TO:

• Sell as an individual or group (permits will be obtained and provided by WANT)

• Join forces with other sellers if you don’t have enough for your own dedicated spot, and/or

• Have your kids lemonade, popsicle, etc stand added to the official map

Participation is FREE if you are a WANT member. Yard Sale fee is $10 for non-members. New Membership Fees will cover the yard sale cost. Become a member or pay the non-member fee. Clic this link for registration links and more details:
https://www.westandersonville.com/yard-sale-2025-participant-signups

08/19/2025

WANT’s next general membership Meeting Wednesday, August 27th
@ 7:30PM
We are excited to host the next installment of our speaker series featuring Kathye Gorosh.

Connect & Engage: How will the local impact from federal executive orders and massive federal changes affect you and your neighbors?

Join the conversation and learn how you can make a difference.

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Background for Kathye Gorosh – resident in West Andersonville since 1994:

I currently work as a Strategy & Planning Consultant including not-for-profit and public sectors, government, and health and social service agencies. I have over 30 years of innovative and collaborative executive leadership experience with a focus on guiding organizations through transitions, both in leadership and service models.

My Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors roles provide experience and a perspective that ensures quality transitional leadership that impacts organizations for long-term sustainability and growth. I routinely collaborate with partners in the community, federal/local governments and funders to design and implement effective programs.

My wide range of volunteer experience at both the local and national levels is always part of my focus working with communities in many capacities.

Address

5553 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60640

Website

http://www.westandersonville.com/

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