Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust Awards Matching Grant to BAPA
By Margot Holland, BAPA Executive Director Great news! As we approach our 70th anniversary of serving the Beverly/Morgan Park community, the Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust has awarded the Beverly Area Planning Association a challenge grant — they will be matching donations dollar for dollar up to $10,000, doubling the value of contributions! Whether you’re […]
Self-care for Caregivers: A Personal Perspective
By Yulinda Rahman I am the mother of three, one of whom has sickle cell. I am the part-time caretaker of a parent with dementia. I am intimately familiar with being a caregiver and I have learned that self-care is an essential component of caring for someone else. I learned that my youngest daughter has […]
MPHS: A Tradition of Excellence
Morgan Park High School (MPHS) continues a tradition of excellence that has prevailed since 1916, when it first opened its doors to its current building. Centennial celebrations are being planned for the school year. Those interested in joining the MPHS Centennial Celebration Planning Team are urged to contact the committee through empehicentennial@gmail.com. Approximately 1450 students […]
Neighborhood Notes
Support Group for Caregivers. Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl., invites neighborhood residents who are caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to attend a free memory support group Tues, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. At the get-together, Smith Village memory support coordinator Diane Morgan will lead a Q&A session to answer questions or concerns about dementia. […]
Village Viewpoint
Dear Neighbors, Another Chicago summer has come and gone, and for many neighbors and families it’s time to get back into the routine of the school year. I’m not gonna lie, I have some mixed emotions about it all as we gear up for early mornings, lunch-packing, too many afterschool activities and homework instead of […]
Dance Gallery Showcases the Art of Dance
By Kristin Boza Marylee Sinopoli’s entire life has revolved around dance. Like most girls, she began dance class at the age of three, but unlike most people, she made a career out of her dance passion. Sinopoli has been a fixture in the Beverly/Morgan Park dancing community for 35 years, first working at the Beverly […]
Simmerling Collection Visits Former Home
By Carol Flynn The historic Ingersoll-Blackwelder House, 10910 S. Prospect Ave., will be the site of a special open house and exhibit on Sun., Sept. 25, 5 to 7 p.m. Selected artistic works by the late Jack Simmerling and artifacts he collected from the grand mansions of Chicago’s past, will be on display. The event […]
Fall is the Perfect Time to Dine Al Fresco
By Kristin Boza September in Chicago is probably one of the best times to dine outdoors: Not too hot, not too cold, and it’s likely mosquito season will be over. Beverly/Morgan Park is home to some welcoming outdoor patios. Here’s a list to help plan your dining out experiences before the cold weather hits. Ellie’s […]
Morgan Park/Beverly Hills Garden Club Celebrates 90th Year
By Kristin Boza The Garden Club of Morgan Park/Beverly Hills celebrated a huge milestone this summer: its 90th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, the 54-member club was recognized with a Certificate of Merit from the National Garden Clubs organization. Since its inception, the club has been dedicated to beautifying the neighborhood, educating themselves about […]
‘We Speak Chicagoese’ Book Launch Party
The publication of “We Speak Chicagoese: Stories and Poems by Chicago Writers” will be celebrated at a book launch party Sat., Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m., Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. The event includes readings by ten of the featured authors, book signings, an author Q&A facilitated by Penny Golden, live music, food and […]