What’s the SCORE?
By Kevin Scanlan, Certified SCORE Mentor How Do I get Started? That’s a question I am often asked when meeting with new clients. While not foolproof, I am sharing a list of steps from the Small Business Administration that I usually discuss with the people I mentor. Market Research. Is there an opportunity to turn your idea into a successful small business? Who are your […]
Village Viewpoint
By Maureen Gainer Reilly BAPA Board President It’s easy to love Beverly/Morgan Park at this time of year when spring works it’s magic and reminds us why we don’t pack up and move to California. The neighborhood is incredibly beautiful when all the trees, flowering bushes and gardens highlight our historic homes. But what really gets me this time of […]
Promoting Community through Creative Collaboration
By Kristin Boza When sisters Meg’n Barba and Katie Schickel founded Tranquility Salon Co. 12 years ago, they may not have understood the future impact they would have on the community. The salon, 9908 S. Walden Pkwy., has exploded in its drive to make a creative contribution to Beverly/Morgan Park by connecting people and being a touchstone for so many — plus […]
Flag Day Event at RHS
Flag Day Event at RHS The Ridge Historical Society (RHS), 10621 S. Seeley, will be the location for a Flag Day celebration to remember the late Carl Spencer Fri., June 14, 7 p.m. Hostess is Elaine Spencer, Carl’s widow and the current president of RHS, will serve Hors d’oeuvres and wine and beer and non-alcoholic beverages. A donation of $25 is […]
Summer Solstice Celebrates Local Art and Spirit
Summer Solstice Celebrates Local Art and Spirit June 21 is the longest day of the year, and the perfect night for the Beverly Area Arts Alliance (The Alliance) to celebrate the spirit, inspiration and interaction of the vibrant local arts community at the Uprising Summer Solstice, 5 to 10 p.m. The onset of sizzling summer days and languid summer nights has […]
Art Fair & Festival Returns to Ridge Park this Summer
More than 40 artists will be exhibiting and selling original works at the 2nd annual Ridge Park Art Fair & Festival Sat., June 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Ridge Park Cultural Center, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. The event is being planned and presented by the Ridge Park Advisory Council (RPAC) and John H. Vanderpoel Art Association along […]
The Return of Live Music Mondays at BAC
By Talie Leeb Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 S. Western, will reprise the annual summer favorite, Live Music Mondays, kicking off June 3 with one of the hottest blues groups around, The Smiley Tillmon Band. The free outdoor concert series takes place in the BAC courtyard and will feature the talents of both local Chicago favorites and visiting artists from further afield. Every Monday, after […]
Summer Pet Care Tips
Summer Pet Care Tips Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets in the summer. The department offers tips for pet owners: Keep pets on leash: Only let your dog off-lead in designated dog-friendly areas. This protects your dog and people or other dogs or animals […]
Three MPHS Students Admitted to U of C Collegiate Scholars Program
By Kristin Boza Since 2003, the University of Chicago has hosted the Chicago Public School students in the Collegiate Scholars Program, a competitive three-year program designed to prepare students in grades 10-12 for admittance and achievement at the top colleges in the country. Only 50 spots are open for each new class; three of those spots have been earned by Morgan […]
Downsizing is Workshop Topic at Mercy Circle Open House
Downsizing is Workshop Topic at Mercy Circle Open House Ric Roemer, president of Creative Home Services, will present “What do I do with all this stuff?” during an open house Sun., June 23,11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mercy Circle continuing care retirement, 3659 W. 99th St. The workshop will be held at 12 p.m. “Picking what to keep, what to […]