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18th District CAPS Beat Meeting


May 14, 2026 • 6:00 pm

CAPS is an innovative partnership that unites police, community members, and City agencies to proactively identify and solve neighborhood crime problems through collaboration, neighborhood-level problem solving, and shared responsibility for safer communities. CAPS Beat Meetings for our beat, beat 1824, are held at First St. Paul’s Church, 1301 N LaSalle Dr.

 

Police and community members

Membership Events

Wine Down at Wintrust


May 20, 2026 • 5:30 pm

Connect with neighbors and enjoy a variety of wines and appetizers on Wednesday, May 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Gold Coast Neighbors Association’s Wine Down at Wintrust, at Wintrust’s new location, 1051 N. Rush St. Register in advance to secure your spot for this $25 event. (Registration at the door is limited based on available space.)

 

Group of members enjoying glass of wine

Park Beautification Event

Goudy Square Park Cleanup


Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 10-11 am • Goudy Square Park, 1249 N. Astor Street

Join our neighbors for a fun hour of cleaning Goudy Square Park, a central gathering place in the heart of the Gold Coast. As part of It’s Your Park Day, we’ll spend an hour sweeping, picking up litter, and enjoying the fresh air.  Supplies are provided—just bring your energy and help make our neighborhood park cleaner and brighter for neighbors to meet and children to play.

Gold Coast Neighbors Association is collaborating with Chicago Parks Foundation.  You must register and sign the waiver to participate.


 

View of the Park

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2026 Evening on Astor Fundraiser Block Party


Save the Date! September 9

Join the Gold Coast Neighbors Association for the annual Evening on Astor, a lively block party and fundraiser that brings over 1,000 neighbors together with live music, local food trucks, and drinks in support of the community.

Sponsorship opportunities available shortly!

Neighbors outside in neighborhood

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Ghouly Park Halloween


Sunday. October 25, 2026 • 1-3 pm • Goudy Square Park (1240 N Astor)

Join us for a Gold Coast Neighbors Association tradition! Music, treat bags, and activities will be available to our neighborhood ghosts, goblins, princesses, superheroes and other little monsters at our beloved neighborhood park.

Sponsorship opportunities available shortly!

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2026 The Toast to the Coast


2026 Date to Come

Join Gold Coast residents and friends for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, appetizers, live music, and exciting live and silent auctions.  Auction donors generosity and partnership play a vital role in the event’s success.


Family posing at event

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2026 Annual Meeting


2026 Date to Come

The Gold Coast Neighbors Association Annual Meeting offers members a full review of the year’s activities, presentation of the director slate, and a reception to follow.

Neighbors at annual meeting