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Calendar

The AIA sponsors several events throughout the year. Here is our calendar at a glance.

 

Quarterly Membership Meetings

The AIA holds 4 quarterly Membership Meetings throughout the year - usually in January, April, August and November, two on a weekday evening, and two on Saturday mornings. If you would like to request an agenda item, please send your request to president@abellimprovement.org two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting.

2024 Membership Meeting dates

  • Saturday, January 27 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the 29th Street Community Center

  • Wednesday, April 24 - 6:30 p.m. at the 29th Street Community Center

  • Saturday, August 17 - 10:30 a.m. - location TBD

  • Monday, November 4 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; potluck with Harwood and Charles Village at Peabody Heights Brewery in the Pennant Room

2025 General Meeting and Officers Election

Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - the Red Room at Normal's Books & Records, 425 E. 31st Street

Monthly Executive Committee Meetings

Our executive committee meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Thesmeetings are open to all community members.

Neighborhood Newsletters

Newsletters are published and delivered to all properties within the Abell community between 4 and 6 times a year.

Deadlines for newsletter submissions:

  • January 17, Winter Issue

  • April 12, Spring Issue

  • July 12, Summer Issue

  • October 11, Fall Issue

 

Community Dumpsters - 2025 dates TBD

Dumpsters or trucks are usually placed at 31st Street near the corner of Abell Avenue. They arrive around 7-8 a.m. and remain until around noon, or until filled. No hazardous materials, please.​

Spring Cleanup - a Saturday in April 

Neighborhood Safety Walks - walks are monthly on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. during spring, summer and fall. Gather at the Open Space on 32nd St. near Abell Avenue.

Community Sidewalk Sale - a Saturday in May

Memorial Day Picnic - the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend 

Porch Prom - A Saturday in June 

Free Outdoor Film Series - summer or fall evenings at sundown in the Open Space, 32nd Street between Abell and Guilford

Street Fair - a Sunday in September from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Abell Community Chili Cook-off - a Sunday in early October 

Parking Permit & Pass RenewalRenew online at https://pabc.thepermitstore.com beginning October 1 for permits valid through October 31 of the following year

Potluck and Community Meeting with the Harwood and Charles Village Communities - a weeknight in early November

Fall Clean-up 

Holiday Caroling - usually the Sunday before Christmas.

New Years Eve Progressive Dinner - December 31 

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