Portage Park Advisory Council

About Us

The purpose of  the Portage Park Advisory Council (aka Friends of Portage Park) shall be to provide advice and assistance to the Chicago Park District and/or other agencies on matter relating to concerns and needs of the Portage Park Community and all users of Portage Park.

Portage Park Advisory Council (PPAC) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Friends of Portage Park shall meet its purpose by:

a. Determining the needs of the Portage Park community;
b. Working with the Chicago Park District to determine and establish programs to meet these needs;
c. Providing advice and counsel and an evaluation of the programs as they relate to community needs.

2012 officers:

Chair - Jennifer Dianovsky

Co-Chair Edna Navarro-Vidaurre

Treasurer - Renata Listopad

Would you like to volunteer? Please attend a meeting to find out how you can help! Thank you.

For more information, email us at info@friendsofportagepark.org.

PPAC Meeting Schedule

The next meeting of Friends of Portage Park will take place Monday, January 28, at 7:30 pm in the senior center. At this meeting, a new meeting schedule will be voted on, and we will update you as to what the new schedule will be.

 

Announcing

Indoor Winter Farmer's Market

Our market runs 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Portage Theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee on the following dates:

December 16

January 20

February 3, 17

March 3, 17

April 7, 21

May 5

Join us for these upcoming events:

 

2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Saturday, Dec 8th, 2012

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Join Friends of Portage Park in the playground as we kick off the holiday season at Portage Park. Hot chocolate will be served as we enjoy holiday carols sung by a professional caroling group while Alderman Cullerton lights the tree at dusk. 

 

 

Our First Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market

Sunday, Dec 16th, 2012

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A wide array of bakers, eco friendly products for your home and body, handmade soaps, Dog Treats, Prepared Foods among others. On Dec 16, music by the Myron Katz Trio & Stay to watch the Bears take on the Packers on the big screen at 12 noon. Additional market dates: Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 3, 17, March 3, 17, April 7, 21 & May 5 

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