Come join us for the EVA annual barbecue

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Bring your neighbors and your favorite side or dessert at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2 in the Happy Village Tavern, 1059 N. Wolcott. Please RSVP with the number of guests and your side dish to bbq@eastvillagechicago.org


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