Photos from the 2009 ASNA Block Party Now Online
The photos from the block are now available in our online photo gallery. Thank you to Erich Schrempp, Kathy Leszczynski, and Elaine Filus for sharing their photos.
Howl-o-Ween Winners!
ASNA’s third annual Howl-o-Ween drew some 47 costumed dogs and a good-sized crowd of parade watchers. Alderman Schulter was on hand to announce the prize winners. [update] Pictures have now been posted.
Besides providing a lot of fun, ASNA netted about $300 for our Ravenswood Parkway fund. A special thanks to our sponsors Chase Bank-Ravenswood, The Hopleaf and the Uptown Animal Hospital. We also had some fabulous raffle prizes thanks to:
The Barking Lot, 2442 W. Irving Park
Call of the Wild School for Dogs, 2442 W. Irving Park
Famous Fido’s, 5430 N. Clark
Outward Bound Hound, 312 543 5531
Ruff N’Stuff, 5430 N. Clark
Taza Coffee & Deli, 5131 N. Damen
For the record, this year’s winners are:
Grand Prize – Jay Sukow, 5114 N. Wolcott, who with a little help from his friends and dog (a pit mix) portrayed “The Little Rascals” complete with dialogue.
Best Entry from Age 12 and Under – Truda Stockenstrv, 6200 N. Clarement, was a punk rocker with her lab turned into her horse.
Most Creative – Karen Holt, 1378 W. Thorndale, gift wrapped her boarder collie as a Christmas present.
Best Owner-Pet Combo – Michael Tooker, 1770 W. Ainslie. Michael, a toddler was dressed as his dog (a bernese mountain dog) and vice versa for their entry titled “Trading Places.”
Scariest – John Stauffenger and Paul Sheets, 1643 W. Carmen, turned their puggle into the “Vampire Puppy.”
Funniest – Michelle Garcia, 559 W. Surf, dressed her two black labs as a bathroom stall and a cop in this entry titled “Larry Craig and the Minneapolis police.”
A new prize for Best Handmade Costume was awarded to Erica Graff, 4717 N. Drake, for turning her Scottish terrier into a circus lion.
Cash prizes were awarded with the grand prize winner taking home $50 and others, $25.
Our thanks to everyone who entered and all the volunteers who pitched in!
See the Photo Gallery for lots more great photos thanks to our good neighbor and talented photographer Erich Schrempp.
Howl if you love Halloween!
ASNA sponsors 2nd annual Howl-o-Ween Parade & Costume Contest for Dogs
If you were there last year, you know what a fun event this is. If you weren’t, it’s time to find out!
Tell your friends. Bring a chair and enjoy no dog required.
When: Saturday, October 28
Registration: 12:30
Parade and judging: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Corner of Carmen and Ravenswood, between Lawrence & Foster
Entry fee: $5 per dog (owners free).
Grand Prize: $75 Gift ertificate from Call of the Wild
Prizes will also be awarded for:
- Scariest
- Funniest
- Most original
- Best pet/owner costume combo
- Best entry from owner age 12 and under
Emcee: Ben Hollis, host of WTTW’s Wild Chicago
Refreshments for dogs & people!
Please thank and support our sponsors:
Family Pet Animal Hospital, 1401 W. Webster, (773) 935-2311
Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark, (773) 334 9851
Uptown Animal Hospital, 5420 N. Clark, (773) 561-0834
And Prize Donors
Call of the Wild School for Dogs, (773) 539-1088
The Barking Lot, 2442 W Irving, (773) 583-0065
Famous Fido’s, 5430 N. Clark, (773) 506-9063
Katie’s Dog Walking Service, (773) 444-9608
Know No Limits Fitness and Wellness Center, 5121 N. Clark, (773) 334-4728
Paws Around Chicago, 3235 N. Kedzie, 773 278-1937
Ruff N’ Stuff, 5420 N. Clark, (773) 275-5999
Proceeds go to the ASNA Ravenswood Parkway Beautification Fund.
Questions? 773 989 4514
View photos from last year’s event in our Photo Gallery.
ASNA Photos
Below are random samples of the photos we currently have in our Flickr photo gallery. Clicking on the links below will take you to our Flickr page containing all the photos from recent ASNA events.
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A small but enthusiastic group gathered Dec. 11 for a cup of holiday cheer at the Wallace-Forell’s. We decorated a tree on the Ravenswood Parkway at Carmen and roamed the neighborhood a caroling.
We had a great time and got good reviews too (see below)! Check out the ASNA Photo Gallery for some wonderful photos taken by Erich Schrempp. We’re sorry you all couldn’t make it, but there’s always next year…May it be filled with blessings for you and your family!
“Thanks to all for the wonderful caroling. Our kids were thrilled and we were–and are–grateful for the cheer you brought to our doorstep. Happy holidays to you and all of ASNAland.”–Russ, Sandra, Harper and Wyatt Leander
“We too wanted to say thanks for visiting our doorstep. It was a real treat for Eddie and I–a first for us both! As you were conclusing I nearly shouled out . . . “I love life!!” Thanks and happy holidays!–Jennifer Fecker and Eddie Buchko
Howl-O-Ween a howling success!
ASNA’s first Howl-O-Ween Parade & Costume Contest for dogs had 51 entrants and many more proud owners and delighted onlookers from our neighborhood and beyond.
- Elvis –a Miniature Schnauzer dressed as “The King”–walked off with the Grand Prize of a $75 gift basket. (Actually, he rode off in a pink limousine.) Other winners included – Rabbi Golden, the “Pied Piper”, a pug dressed as a lion, and a chiuaua and his master dressed as runaway groceries.
Judging dogs of all types, sizes and shapes some owners too dressed as – Jaws, Queen Isabella, angels, devils, cows and other inventive creations was no small task. But the judges Alderman Eugene Schulter and Sylvia Gomez and Jon Duncanson, co-anchors of the CBS 2 weekend evening news were up for it. Channel 2 featured the event on its 10:00 news.
The event held Saturday, October 29, enjoyed gorgeous weather, a park like setting loaned by the condo association at Ravenswood and Carmen, and great prizes and door prizes donated by area businesses. Ben Hollis, former host of Wild Chicago and soon to have a new show Wild Chicago’s Illinois Road Trip (starting in April on WTTW), kept things lively. Pastor Paul Koch, senior pastor of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, provided a special blessing for pets.
A big thanks to all our sponsors (see below), Erich Schremp for taking photos and everyone who pitched in! Check out the photos in the ASNA Photo Gallery.
ASNA Howl-O-Ween Sponsors 2005
The Barking Lot, 2442 W Irving Park
Call of the Wild School for Dogs, 3027 N. Rockwell
Dana Christy, ASNA resident
Fido Food Fair/Happy Tails, 5416 N. Clark
Galloping Gourmutts All Natural Canine Bakery & Boutique, 2736 N. Lincoln
Ruff N’ Stuff Pet Center, 5430 N. Clark
Swedish Bakery, 5348 N. Clark
Uptown Animal Hospital, 5420 N. Clark
Howl-O-Ween a Howling Success!
ASNA’s first Howl-O-Ween Parade & Costume Contest for dogs had 51 entrants and many more proud owners and delighted onlookers from our neighborhood and beyond.
- Elvis –a Miniature Schnauzer dressed as “The King”–walked off with the Grand Prize of a $75 gift basket. (Actually, he rode off in a pink limousine.) Other winners included – Rabbi Golden, the “Pied Piper”, a pug dressed as a lion, and a chiuaua and his master dressed as runaway groceries.
Judging dogs of all types, sizes and shapes some owners too dressed as – Jaws, Queen Isabella, angels, devils, cows and other inventive creations was no small task. But the judges Alderman Eugene Schulter and Sylvia Gomez and Jon Duncanson, co-anchors of the CBS 2 weekend evening news were up for it. Channel 2 featured the event on its 10:00 news.
The event held Saturday, October 29, enjoyed gorgeous weather, a park like setting loaned by the condo association at Ravenswood and Carmen, and great prizes and door prizes donated by area businesses. Ben Hollis, former host of Wild Chicago and soon to have a new show Wild Chicago’s Illinois Road Trip (starting in April on WTTW), kept things lively. Pastor Paul Koch, senior pastor of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, provided a special blessing for pets.
A big thanks to all our sponsors (see below), Erich Schremp for taking photos and everyone who pitched in! Check out the photos in the ASNA Photo Gallery.
ASNA Howl-O-Ween Sponsors 2005
The Barking Lot, 2442 W Irving Park
Call of the Wild School for Dogs, 3027 N. Rockwell
Dana Christy, ASNA resident
Fido Food Fair/Happy Tails, 5416 N. Clark
Galloping Gourmutts All Natural Canine Bakery & Boutique, 2736 N. Lincoln
Ruff N’ Stuff Pet Center, 5430 N. Clark
Swedish Bakery, 5348 N. Clark
Uptown Animal Hospital, 5420 N. Clark
A Successful ASNA Block Party
It was one of those lazy, crazy summer days. It was the Andersonville South Neighborhood party held Saturday, July 16, on Winona between Ravenswood and Paulina.
More than a hundred people young, old, and many in between turned out to enjoy the day, their neighbors, great food and fun activities. See for yourself! Check out our ASNA Photo Gallery.
Kids’ favorites included the Jumping Jack brought in by the City, the Chicago Fire fighters who let kids tour their truck, face painting and not one, not two, but three piñatas!
Chair massages provided by Serendipity Massage, 5301 N. Clark, were a big hit with adults.
Two cakewalks one for kids and one for adults rewarded winners with an assortment of yummy baked goods.
Everyone attending received a raffle ticket. (Check out the great prizes below.) The Edgewater Historical Museum provided a charming display and contest. And neighborhood resident Ben Hollis made a great MC.
Thanks to Katie Robinson, Social Committee Chair, and Chris Bayard for putting together a fantastic event.
Special thanks to our donors:
Alamo Shoes (gift bag)
Charlie’s Ale House (certificate)
Erickson’s Deli (gift bag)
Hopleaf Bar and Restaurant ($50)
Jin Ju Restaurant ($30 certificate)
La Donna Restaurant ($25)
Painted Light Studio (two $25 certificates)
Svea Restaurant
Sweet Occasions (two $15 certificates)
Toujours Salon (manicure)
Two Cubs tickets (Noel Suarez)
The ASNA Executive Committee has decided to rotate the location for the event to encourage participation from all parts of the neighborhood. This was the first year the event was held on Winona.
A Successful ASNA Block Party
It was one of those lazy, crazy summer days. It was the Andersonville South Neighborhood party held Saturday, July 16, on Winona between Ravenswood and Paulina.
More than a hundred people young, old, and many in between turned out to enjoy the day, their neighbors, great food and fun activities. See for yourself! Check out our ASNA Photo Gallery.
Kids’ favorites included the Jumping Jack brought in by the City, the Chicago Fire fighters who let kids tour their truck, face painting and not one, not two, but three piñatas!
Chair massages provided by Serendipity Massage, 5301 N. Clark, were a big hit with adults.
Two cakewalks one for kids and one for adults rewarded winners with an assortment of yummy baked goods.
Everyone attending received a raffle ticket. (Check out the great prizes below.) The Edgewater Historical Museum provided a charming display and contest. And neighborhood resident Ben Hollis made a great MC.
Thanks to Katie Robinson, Social Committee Chair, and Chris Bayard for putting together a fantastic event.
Special thanks to our donors:
Alamo Shoes (gift bag)
Charlie’s Ale House (certificate)
Erickson’s Deli (gift bag)
Hopleaf Bar and Restaurant ($50)
Jin Ju Restaurant ($30 certificate)
La Donna Restaurant ($25)
Painted Light Studio (two $25 certificates)
Svea Restaurant
Sweet Occasions (two $15 certificates)
Toujours Salon (manicure)
Two Cubs tickets (Noel Suarez)
The ASNA Executive Committee has decided to rotate the location for the event to encourage participation from all parts of the neighborhood. This was the first year the event was held on Winona.