Halloween parties in the neighborhood.

Several churches and other organizations are hosting Halloween events...many start at 5pm and go until about 8pm.

Ephphatha Lutheran church of the Deaf on King Drive near 80th has one such party

Also Greater Institutional AME Church at 7800 S. Indiana  has a similar program at the same time, which includes games and food.

Rep. Elgie Sims has his event earlier:

Rep. Sims is hosting a family friendly Halloween event

• Where:  District Office, 8658 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 

• When:  3:30pm to 5:30pm

Also, NextDoor has a map for Chatham residents who are giving out candy (and other adjoining neighborhoods).

Please let us know of other events!

Local events on Saturday, May 17

There are 2 events happening tomorrow, Saturday May 17.

Chatham Fields Lutheran Church, in cooperation with Ephphatha Lutheran Church of the Deaf, will hold a yard sale, starting at 9am.  The event will be held at Ephphatha at 7956 S. King Drive (80th & King Drive).

The second event will start at approximately noon, literally down the street. It is New Life Covenant SouthEast's annual "Prayer on the 9", going all along 79th from near their property on Dobson to the El.

There has been criticism of the prayer, but this can be a good start, and an opportunity to meet with people who might be willing to create a continued presence on the streets, and help its healing.

Send us your photos from these events, or also other events that are happening this summer. you can e-mail them to blog+web@thesixthward.us