Village Viewpoint August 2022

I have always felt that collaboration is the key to a strong community, but now I know it is true. Our first ever Wizarding Weekend gave me the opportunity to […]
Next Porch Concert Aug 12: Rocks Off Rolling Stones Cover Band

Congratulations to the 10600 block of Fairfield Avenue in West Beverly! Thanks to the number of households that support BAPA as members, you won this month’s Porch Concert Block […]
New Neighbors: The Boylan Family

By Kristin Boza Moving into their new home and neighborhood last August, the Boylan family was happy to get their four kids settled before a new school year began. Nate […]
Green Action: Commit to Go Paper-Free

By Kristin Boza Eliminating or reducing our consumption of paper is one way to increase efficiency in our lives and leave a smaller carbon footprint on our planet. Morgan Ciani, […]
Now is the Time to Divide Perennials and Conquer Weeds

By Kathy Figel What is a weed? “A plant whose virtues have never been discovered,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson’s distain for weeds was documented. Little is written about the […]
John Wesley Eyewear for the Fashion Forward

By Kristin Boza Looking for an extraordinary pair of sunglasses or regular glasses frames? John Wesley Eyewear, 10735 S. Western, is destined to be a go-to spot for fashionable frames. […]
August Neighborhood Notes

Beverly Improvement Association (BIA) has once again recognized North Beverly’s beautiful gardens that are filled with colorful flowers and plants in full bloom because of Mother Nature and the hard […]
How to Make a Neighborhood Even More Neighborly

We know our neighbors love there they live – BAPA’s given out hundreds of T-shirts that say so! Even a great community like ours can be even better, but […]
BAC Names Dr. Carla ‘CC’ Carter Managing Director

The Beverly Arts Center (BAC) has named leading arts administrator and Chicago native Dr. Carla “CC” Carter, Ph.D., its managing director. Carter joined the leadership team of the BAC […]
Amazing Coffee and Delectable Treats

Make Markland-Hubbard Gourmet, 1739 W. 99th St., a stop on your morning route for a cup of amazing coffee paired with a delectable sweet treat. The cafe is open […]