EVENT REMINDER
FREE CHEESE FONDUE & FINE WINE RECEPTION
THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 20th | 6-8:00 PM
Geja's Cafe | 340 W. Armitage Avenue
RSVP REQUIRED
COURTESY OF GEJA'S CAFE IN ASSOCIATION WITH LCA
GEJA's PATIO
Lincoln Central Association and our friends at Geja’s Café invite LCA members to enjoy a free evening of fun, fondue & fine wine this Thursday evening, September 20th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

This reception will be held on Geja's beautiful outdoor patio (pictured at left) around the three fireplaces. Seating is available on the patio.

This event is a feature of LCA’s  Values From the Heart ™  program in which neighborhood businesses with heart offer special values exclusively to LCA members and host exclusive member-only events. The business who participate in this program do so to express their appreciation to area residents who support LCA through membership . 

(If it rains Thursday evening, the event will be rescheduled and a new date will be announced as soon as possible.)
GEJA'S EVENT IS MEMBERS ONLY | RSVPS REQUIRED
This special event is limited to LCA members (and their guests) only. Due to capacity restrictions on Geja's patio, and in order to plan for the appropriate amount of food and beverage, RSVPs are required to attend. The event is expected to be at full capacity. If you would like to attend, please RSVP now or at your earliest convenience. If you try to RSVP and find that the event is already fully booked, please email [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list.

If you have recently joined LCA (or renewed your membership) and have not received your new membership card(s), you should be receiving them within the next week. The card itself will not be necessary for admission to the Geja's event. Attendees just need to be a members of LCA current on their membership dues. If you have questions about the status of your membership, please email [email protected] .
If you would like to attend this event but are not an LCA member, you can join here. You may also download and mail a membership form.
OTHER MEMBER BENEFITS COURTESY OF GEJA'S
Neighborhood treasure, Geja's Cafe , offers LCA members $19.71 off of every premier dinner at Geja's each time you dine there. You must present a valid LCA membership card to receive this value. (This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.) Make your Geja's reservations now to take advantage of this generous value for LCA members. If you would like to take advantage of this special offer and have not yet received your new LCA membership card, simply email [email protected].

Long cherished for special occasions, Geja's is increasingly recognized as the perfect place to simply connect making every visit there a special occasion. In 2017, Geja's was voted Best Place to Dine in Lincoln Park . In 2015, USA Today named Geja's as The Most Romantic Restaurant in the Nation.
SAVE OCTOBER 18th FOR VIA STROZZI EVENT
Italian fashion boutique Via Strozzi (1971 N. Hasted Street) will again host LCA members and friends at an in-store reception on Thursday, October 18th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Sip on complimentary Italian wine, enjoy delicious h ors d'œuvres , and socialize with neighbors as you explore Via Strozzi's elegant custom crafted, limited edition clothing direct from designers in Florence, Italy. 

Be on the lookout for the RSVP link and other details about October's Via Strozzi reception on LCA's Facebook page and in our upcoming newsletter. We hope to see you there!
LCA MEMBERS ALWAYS SAVE AT VIA STROZZI
LCA members who present a valid membership card now receive 20% off all purchases at Via Strozzi (excluding items on-sale). All other guests attending this party will receive a 10% discount on purchases made during the event. (If you are not currently an active LCA member , and would like to receive the full 20% discount, you will be able to join LCA at the event.)

First established in Florence, Italy, LCA member Via Strozzi (1971 N. Halsted) offers limited edition fashion items designed and crafted by top Italian designers. LCA members in good standing will receive a savings of 20% on in-store purchases, excluding items on sale, when they present their valid membership card.
GET YOUR DISCOUNT FOR LINCOLN PARK UNCORKED
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce , an LCA member, offers LCA members $5 off on tickets to all of the Chamber's consumer events including the upcoming Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll .

To request the discount code for this event, members can email [email protected].
ADDITIONAL VALUES FOR LCA MEMBERS
LCA members now receive exclusive benefits not available to non-members through our Values From the Heart.™ program. These benefits are made possible by the generosity of neighborhood businesses who want to thank those who support LCA through membership.

If you believe you are an LCA member current on your dues and have not received your membership card(s), please contact us at [email protected] .

Learn more about Values From the Heart .™ Additional program participants will be named in the near future. Stay tuned to LCA's newsletter , Facebook page and website for additional announcements.
SIP & SAVE AT J9 WINE BAR
21% Discount for LCA Members
LCA members receive an on-going discount of 21% at J9 Wine Bar (1961 N. Halsted) including on the purchase of tickets for J9 events that have an admission fee. LCA members can obtain the discount code for ticket purchases by emailing us at [email protected] .

Each quarter, J9 hosts a members only wine tasting reception for LCA members.
SCORE SAVINGS AT TOBACCO ROAD
LCA Members Receive 20% Discount
You can now watch sports on the big screen and save. How cool is that? Members who present a valid membership card at Tobacco Road Tap Room (2249 N. Lincoln Avenue) receive a 20% discount on an on-going basis. Be sure and check out the great menu at Tobacco Road.
BRIDGEVIEW BANK OFFERS GREAT VALUES TO LCA MEMBERS
$200 FOR NEW PERSONAL ACCOUNT AND $300 FOR NEW BUSINESS ACCOUNTS
Bridgeview Bank is offering LCA's Annual Benefactor and Lifetime members the following special benefits:

  • $200 for opening a new personal account
  • $300 for opening a new business account
  • Reimbursement of appraisal fee (up to $400) for home loan financed through Bridgeview Mortgage.

This offer is available only to new customers of Bridgeview Bank's Lincoln Park branch (1970 N. Halsted Street who are Annual Benefactor or Lifetime members of LCA and present a valid LCA membership card reflecting the appropriate membership level. 
SAVINGS IN BLOOM AT DILLY LILLY
LCA MEMBERS RECEIVE 20% OFF
LCA members now receive a 20% discount on floral purchases of $100 or more at LCA member  Dilly Lily (742 W. Fullerton Parkway) when they present a valid LCA membership card at the time of purchase or pick-up.

The special offer does not apply to weddings or other events and, at the present time, not on Valentine's Day and Mother's Day orders or on delivered orders.
PROMINENT ARTIST OFFERS BIG VALUES TO MEMBERS
MEMBERS RECEIVE 20% OFF AT JOSH MOULTON FINE ART GALLERY
Josh Moulton Fine Art Gallery (2218 N. Clark Street is offering a 20% discount to LCA's Annual Benefactor and Lifetime members .

Josh, an LCA member , is an accomplished artist who works in various mediums. His art is featured in many corporate and private collections.

Josh's art work is currently being featured in both print and digital promotional materials for Lincoln Common, the new development being built on the former Children's Memorial Hospital property.
MEMBERS SAVE BIG AT BACINO'S
25% DISCOUNT FOR LCA MEMBERS
Known for their fresh, high quality ingredients, Bacino's of Lincoln Park (2204 N. Lincoln Avenue) has been the number one selling pizza at the Taste of Chicago for the past 30 years. Effective immediately, LCA members will receive a savings of 25% when dining at Bacinos.
NOT AN LCA MEMBER? WHY NOT JOIN TODAY?
If you are not an LCA member, why not join now either online or by downloading and mailing in a membership form? Even if you do not live within LCA boundaries, you are still welcome to join our organization. In fact, one-third of LCA's membership resides outside of our geographic boundaries, including many of our most active volunteers.

If you are already an LCA member and enjoy our events and/or appreciate our efforts to improve our neighborhood, please consider asking your neighbors and friends in and around our neighborhood to also join LCA.