HPCC Spring Wine Tasting Event – April 17th

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We are thrilled to invite you back to Highland Park Community Council’s Spring Garden Party & Wine Tasting! 

Date: Friday, April 17th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Rooftop penthouse, Highland House Tower

Join us for an evening of wine, community, and spring views. Enjoy a curated selection of fine wines, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and breathtaking views of Highland Park in full bloom. With the city skyline in the distance, it’s the perfect setting to reconnect with fellow supporters and celebrate the neighborhood we love.

Buy Your Tickets Today! $100 per person
All proceeds directly support Highland Park Community Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, funding programs that enrich our community.

HPCC Virtual Community Meeting and Development Activities Meeting

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Please join HPCC for our monthly community meeting on Thursday, March 19th, at 7pm! The meeting will be virtual – you can register to join using the link below. 

Link to Register for Zoom Meeting

This month, we will be hosting the Department of City Planning to hold a Development Activities Meeting (DAM) concerning changes to their mobile vending policies in city parks. Additionally, we will be going over spring events and a special presentation from the neighborhood volunteers who run our Senior Online Services (SOS) program! See the full agenda below: 

Agenda:

  • Welcome
  • HPCC Updates
    • Parks Committee Updates
    • April Wine Event
    • 80 for 80 Fundraiser
    • Bryant St and Parklet Updates
  • Senior Online Services (SOS) Program Overview
  • Development Activities Meeting with City Planning 
    • Proposal to allow mobile vendors in Highland Park near the swimming pool.
  • Development Activities Meeting with Building Ground Architecture
    • Proposal for construction at 5904 Bryant St., next to the parklet.

We hope to see you on Zoom!

As a reminder, HPCC Community Meetings are the third Thursday of every month at 7pm.

Upcoming Meeting dates:

  • April 16th, 7pm, Zoom
  • May 21st, 7pm @ the Bryant St. Parklet
  • June 18th, 7pm, in person (location TBA) – Annual Meeting

HPCC Virtual Community Meeting – Feb 19th

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Join us on Thursday, Feb 19th at 7pm on Zoom for the February HPCC Community Meeting.
**Zoom Link for meeting**

Agenda:

  • Welcome
  • HPCC Updates
    • Parks Committee Updates
    • April Wine Event
    • 80 for 80 Fundraiser 
  • Michael Kelley from City Forestry – Announcing the new City Orchard
    • City Forestry will be launching the very first 100% public RAD Park Orchard in Highland Park in 2026.  This 15000 square foot food forest will contain a wide variety of you-pick fruits and berries, from the conventional apples and pears to pawpaws and other native fruit species.  Educational signage and a “what’s ripe” board will allow visitors to learn about their food while having a chance to see what things look before they hit the kitchen counter. The site will be free of harsh pesticides, relying on high biodiversity and organic treatments to yield healthy and clean produce.
  • “How to Communicate So Your Legislators Listen” Event at St. Andrews – Becky Marinov
  • Introduction of Corey Buckner, Community Affairs Supervisor – from the Office of Mayor Corey O’Connor
  • Survey for Community Meeting Topics 

We hope to see you on Zoom!

As a reminder, HPCC Community Meetings are the third Thursday of every month at 7pm. Upcoming meeting dates:

  • March 19th, 7pm, Zoom
  • April 16th, 7pm, Zoom
  • May 21st, 7pm @ the Bryant St. Parklet
  • June 18th, 7pm, in person (location TBA) – Annual Meeting