Village Viewpoint, September 2017
By Margot Holland Dear Friends and Neighbors, What beautiful August weather we have enjoyed! As neighbors come back from vacations and kids start back to school you can feel the energy building in the neighborhood! It has been quite a summer for many of us. So many things going on everywhere, it seems like one […]
Women-Owned Businesses Thrive in Beverly/Morgan Park
By Kristin Boza It’s no secret that some extraordinary businesses call Beverly/Morgan Park home. Many of these businesses, from hair salons to clothing stores to restaurants to fitness studios and more, are owned by women. The entrepreneurial spirit is strong within this group of women who all found a way to fulfill a need within […]
Sip & Shop Showcases Women-Owned Businesses
From retail to writing, interior design to salon services, women entrepreneurs and their businesses will be showcased at the Sip & Shop Girls Night Out, Thurs., Sept. 14 in the train station business districts on 103rd and 99th Streets. The event begins with shopping, food and beverage tastings, demonstrations and more from 6 to 9 […]
Beverly Bike and Ski Sponsors Cyclocross Event
By Kristin Boza Over 700 cyclists will descend upon the Dan Ryan Woods for friendly competition in the 9th annual Chicago Cross Cup Cyclocross bike race event on Sun., Oct. 8. Sponsored by Beverly Bike and Ski, 9121 S. Western Ave., the event is also a draw for spectators as it showcases the beauty of […]
Why I’m a BAPA volunteer
By Mallory Fitzpatrick I’m so glad I signed on with BAPA; I had such a great experience. BAPA’s events are so great for our neighborhood, and it was wonderful to be a part of that. By bringing so many neighbors out into a friendly, welcoming, and fun environment, BAPA really builds that sense of community […]
Boundary Art Space Opens in Morgan Park Garage
By Carol Flynn Boundary, a new art exhibit space, opened in June in the garage of the Chicago bungalow at 2334 W. 111th Pl. The co-directors are Susannah Papish, who owns and lives at the property, and Larry Lee. Papish and Lee are not new to Chicago’s art scene. Both hold Masters in Fine Arts […]
UCAN Now Serving Students through Former Beacon Therapeutic Day School
By Kristin Boza Beacon Therapeutic Center, which for many years offered services to help at-risk youth on the south side, closed over the summer. Fortunately, UCAN, a social service agency providing many similar programs, was able to step in and take over and insure that the services provided at Beacon Therapeutic Day School, 107th and […]
The Way I See It: Christ the King School at 80
By Father Larry Sullivan, Pastor, Christ the King Parish Tradition, shared experiences, collective memories. These are the things that Christ the King School and Parish have created over the course of 80 years. And, they’re what bring us together as a community this fall. Christ the King School will celebrate its 80th anniversary in September, […]
Know Your Neighbors: Paula Robinson
By Kristin Boza Paula Robinson is dedicated to progressing the economic development of her community through her work with the Morgan Park Civic League. Community activism is in her blood; Robinson’s grandmother, Annabelle Robinson, was also an active participant in the Morgan Park Civic League, which has been working to improve and enhance Morgan Park […]
Blue House Expands Activities for MPHS Students
On Sept. 5, the Chicago Public Schools are back in session for the 2017-2018 academic year and that means the Catholic Youth Ministry Center at Morgan Park High School will open its doors to the 200 plus students who participate in the Center’s various programs and activities. The Catholic Youth Ministry Center (aka The Blue […]