Village Viewpoint August 2021

It’s August and normally all of us at BAPA would be relaxing after a busy event season. This year we are just getting started! I am so thrilled that our 2nd Annual Garden Walk […]
BAPA’s Ridge Run Offers Paces and Races for All Runners on Labor Day Weekend

Following the COVID-required cancellation of last year’s Ridge Run, the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) is thrilled to host our 43rd running of the races on Labor Day weekend. On Sat., Sept. […]
Teaming Up for Ridge Run: Fun, Fitness and Fundraising
We all know that the “buddy system” is a great way to approach a challenge. Buddies give one another encouragement, share training tips and stick along side you until you reach the finish line. BAPA’s Ridge […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: Back to School

By Kristin Boza Like it or not, summer is winding down and it’s time to think about getting the kids back to school. After the tough year kids have been through, […]
New Neighbors: Lauren and Walter Scott

New Neighbors: Lauren and Walter Scott Welcome to the neighborhood, Lauren and Walter Scott! The Scotts have lived in Beverly/Morgan Park for exactly one year, moving to the area from the Loop. Lauren and Walter heard […]
Building a Butterfly House: A Guide to Monarch Waystations

By Kristin Boza BAPA’s Monarch Project initiative includes a map of seven public and 14 private areas designated as official Monarch Waystations. One location on the BAPA map is the home […]
Program Explores Impacts of ‘Silent Spring

’ Garden Club of Morgan Park/Beverly presents “Rachel Carson,” a living history program by actress/historian Leslie Goddard, Wed., Sept. 1, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Doors open […]
Longwood Drive Bike Lanes and Safety

By Anne Alt It seems that some folks in the neighborhood a a bit confused by the new markings on Longwood Drive. The markings simply formalize the usage that’s been in place for years. New lines […]
Art Walk 2021

The Beverly Area Arts Alliance is excited for the return of the Beverly Art Walk on Sat., Sept. 18. The Art Walk is a multi-faceted neighborhood-wide festival of the arts, with as […]
Great Music and Outstanding Food: Don’t Miss These Events!

Fest Offers Tacos, Tequila and Live Music Americano’s presents the 2nd Annual Up in Smoke music festival featuring tacos, tequila and live music, Sat., Aug. 28, 12 to […]