Lawndale Christian Fitness Center

LCFC will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday, June 20th.

Join us at Green Tomato Cafe for Open Mic Night on June 26th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is for the community, by the community, and will feature raffles, prizes, and more. You can sign up by scanning the QR code, and same-day sign-ups are also welcome.

Whether you're stepping up to the mic or coming to support, we invite you to be part of an evening centered on creativity, connection, and community.

We’re excited to share that Green Tomato Cafe was recognized as the #1 Café in North Lawndale for 2026 by BusinessRate!

Thank you to everyone who stops in for coffee, breakfast, lunch, meetings, and conversation. We’re grateful for the support of our customers and proud of our amazing team.

We’re excited to announce our Mid-Year Deal, making it easier than ever to get started. When you enroll in autopay, you can join for just $1 today! Your annual fee will not be billed until six weeks after sign-up.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the LCFC community—we can’t wait to welcome you!
https://lcfc.clubautomation.com/member-portal/online-sales/getting-started

Volunteer at the Chicago 13.1 on June 7th and receive a FREE entry to this year’s Lawndale 5K! Sign up by this Sunday using the link below: https://tinyurl.com/4rv3mj5r

Lawndale Christian Fitness Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th. We hope everyone has a blessed weekend.

KITES + VIBES FOR GROWN FOLKS & FAMILIES @ DOUGLASS PARK BRING YOUR KITES, PACK YOUR PICNIC BLANKET, AND WE GOT THE REST!

Help us color the sky at the first-ever Douglass Park Kite Festival!

Join us for food, music, art-making, community fun, and of course — KITES!

Everyone loves flying a kite, but many of us haven’t done it in years.

Bring the family, pack a picnic blanket, and come enjoy a joyful day in the park.

Don’t have a kite? A limited number of free kites will be available while supplies last.

Presented by the Chicago Park District with support from Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, Art West, One Lawndale Arts & Activism Incubator, Riot Fest, Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, and Red Line Service.

***Event Location Note: The festival will take place on the south side of California Ave. + Ogden Avenue near the turf soccer field, tennis courts, and Willow Pond in Douglass Park.

Here’s a snapshot from last year’s Lawndale 5K—just one of the many moments that made it unforgettable!

Join us this year for another great race filled with energy, community, and fun.
Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/Lawndale5k

Join us for The North Lawndale Ride: Exploring Equiticity’s Neighborhood Mobility Models on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

This community ride is an opportunity to learn more about neighborhood mobility, transportation equity, and the work happening across North Lawndale to support safer, more connected, and more accessible ways to move through our community.

We will meet at 9:00 AM and the ride will begin at 10:00 AM.

Location:
Green Tomato Café
3750 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL

Please RSVP at eqty.info/nlride.

We look forward to seeing residents, partners, cyclists, and community members come together for this important and energizing ride through North Lawndale.