Village Viewpoint – March 2019
By Susan Flood, BAPA Executive Director It’s that time again in our Village in the City! Time to pull the bulky sweaters out of mothballs, take inventory of whether you own […]
In recognition of Gertrude Blackwelder for Women’s History Month
By Carol Flynn, Communications; and Linda Lamberty, Historian; Ridge Historical Society Gertrude Blackwelder made history on Saturday, July 26, 1913, when she cast her ballot in Morgan Park’s special election on building a new high school. Reported Town Talk, a local paper, […]
Patient to Join Thousands this Mother’s Day in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Lori Smith grew up on Chicago’s West Side, attending Notre Dame School for Girls and Jones Commercial High School. In 1973, she married Jim Smith, a South Sider and they started their family. […]
BAPA Staff Profile: Meet Gary Jenkins, Education and Safety Program Coordinator
By Kristin Boza Last month, Gary Jenkins joined BAPA’s core team as the new Education and Safety Program Coordinator. In this role, Jenkins will be a resource for local schools and […]
BAPA News
O’Brews & Views & YOU! Join BAPA to raise a pint on the Open Outcry rooftop, cheering our community and watching the South Side Irish Parade, Sun., Mar 17. The 21 and over party begins at 10:30 a.m. and features […]
Grappling With A Luminous Doom
Five artists meditate on the mystery, magic and beauty of our planet, and the impact of our growing detachment from nature’s wisdom in “Grappling With A Luminous Doom,” an exhibit hosted by the Beverly Area […]
Benefits Go Both Ways for Equestrian Therapy Volunteers
By Grace Kuikman Kathy Sanders and Mary Lenzini both looked into the Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy (HRET) because they love horses. Certainly, getting to work with horses as HRET volunteers is a nice […]
Spring Showers: Are Rain Barrels for You?
By Scott Ware For some years now the City of Chicago has been marketing rain barrels as an almost painless step we can take to contribute to the ecology while saving on our water […]
Irish Culture and Pride in the Neighborhood
Irish culture and pride are exhibited throughout the month of March in Beverly/Morgan Park. Here are some of the cultural activities being planned. South Side Irish Parade Steps Off on St. Pat’s […]
Nine One One BBQ Shack Feeds the Neighborhood
By Kristin Boza A new name, a new location, but the same amazing barbecue: Nine One One BBQ Shack, 2734 W. 111th St., is on deck to save any hunger emergencies. Known as 19 Paul […]