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Calendar

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

 

Quarterly Membership Meetings

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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.

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2025 Membership Meeting dates

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

  • Wednesday, April 23 - 6:30 p.m. - location TBD

  • Saturday, August 23 - 10:30 a.m. - location TBD

  • Tentative date: Monday, November 3 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; potluck with Harwood and Charles Village 

 

2026 General Meeting and Officers Election​​

Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Monthly Executive Committee Meetings

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

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Neighborhood Newsletters

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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 for 2025​​

  • Saturday, April 19

  • Saturday, May 17

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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.​

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Spring Cleanup - a Saturday in April 

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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.

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Community Sidewalk Sale - a Saturday in May

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Memorial Day Picnic - the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend 

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Porch Prom - a Saturday evening in late May or early June; 2025 date is Saturday, May 31, 2025 

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

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Street Fair - a Sunday in September from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 2025 date is Sunday, September 21

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Chili Cook-off - a Sunday in early October; 2025 date is Sunday, October 5

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

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

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Fall Clean-up 

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Holiday Caroling - usually the Sunday before Christmas.

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New Years Eve Progressive Dinner - December 31 

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