We’re BAPA Members. Are You?
BAPA’s work could not be accomplished without the support of our resident and business members. The following people shared some of their thoughts about why making their annual membership donation is an important part of what they do for the community, and for their own quality of life as Beverly/Morgan Park neighbors. You can learn […]
Shop for a Gift to Our Community
By Grace Kuikman I’ve been shopping at small neighborhood businesses all my life. When I was a kid, on Saturdays I’d tag along when my dad made the rounds to the butcher shop, the bakery and the grocery store. We bought our clothes and shoes on 95th Street, we went to restaurants on Western Avenue. When I asked to go out to the malls to shop the […]
City Grange Holiday Pop-up Shop
‘Nature is beautiful’ is the mantra of City Grange founder and president LaManda Joy. The successful north side social-enterprise gardening center is popping up at Joplin Marley, 9911 S. Walden Pkwy., on Fridays (4 to 8 p.m.), Saturdays (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and Sundays (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) through Sun., Dec. 15. Seasonal greens, wreaths, garlands, cut floral, holiday […]
Christmas Block
Every year, on the day after Thanksgiving, the yards on 99th and Campbell are transformed into a wonderland of cartoon characters, Christmas scenes and reminders of the meaning of the holidays. The elaborate display began in the yard of Matt Doherty and, year by year, has expanded into the yards of neighbors creating the most-viewed […]
Sweet Surprises at BAPA’s Holiday Cookie Crawl
Sweet Surprises at BAPA’s Holiday Cookie Crawl Everyone’s smiling when they arrive at BAPA’s annual Holiday Cookie Crawl. What’s not to love about visiting neighborhood businesses and getting a sweet surprise at every stop! The 4th Annual Holiday Cookie Crawl will be held Sat., Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and at the time […]
Authors Share Their Winter Reads
By Kristin Boza Winter is here, and so are local authors with their cozy reading recommendations. Grab this list, head to Bookie’s, 10324 S. Western or the library, check for these authors’ books as well as their recommendations, then settle in with a pair of wool socks, a warm blanket and a cup of hot chocolate for a long winter’s read. Michael Walsh […]
Benefits of Love
By Kristin Boza In our community, we step up to help others in need. From providing aid abroad to helping little ones close to home, Beverly/Morgan Park residents give their time, talent, goods and money to boost up those who are facing a crisis. So many opportunities exist to get involved, especially during the […]
Busy Not Bored. A guide to school vacation activities
Over the course of winter vacation, kids often travel the bumpy road from excitement to boredom. Staying in your pajamas all day gets old fast. What’s there to on cold winter days? Here are a few family-friendly ideas. “Threads of Imagination,” an exhibit exploring fashion as an art form through the creative work of five Beverly/Morgan Park artists continues at Ridge Historical Society, […]
5 Dangers of Drinking and Driving
By Kathryn M. Cavanaugh, RN, MSN Manager/Health Promotions Little Company of Mary Hospital Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol is not only a serious crime, it’s very dangerous. Alcohol has a substantial effect on a person’s judgement, coordination, reaction time, concentration and vision. Any amount of alcohol in your bloodstream can impact your driving […]
Santa Sightings and Holiday Happenings
December is a busy month in Beverly/Morgan Park. Here’s a list of events from Christmas tree sales to breakfast with Santa to holiday markets. Forty artists will offer high quality artisanal items, from jewelry and knitted items to photography and ceramics at the 5th annual Uprising Holiday Market, Sun., Dec. 1, 12 to 5 p.m., Olivia’s Garden, […]