Village Viewpoint December 2022

By Mary Jo Viero BAPA Executive Director Today I am trying to sum up another incredible year in a few paragraphs. It’s tough because the number of things I can […]
Help Us Celebrate Our 75th at BAPA’s Big Night!

Help Us Celebrate Our 75th at BAPA’s Big Night! People were flocking to the theaters to see “Miracle on 34th Street,” Christian Dior introduced longer, slimmer skirts that silhouetted a […]
New Neighbors: Sean and Chevon LeDree

By Kristin Boza Since May, Sean and Chevon LeDree, along with their husky puppy Lady, have lived in Beverly/Morgan Park and are eagerly exploring what their new neighborhood has to […]
Look Local to Plan the Perfect Holiday Party

By Kristin Boza December — the most wonderful time of the year, right? Parties, cocktails, small bites, cozy dinners, and time well spent with family and friends. This dreamy, joyful […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: Tom and Cathi Hogan

By Kristin Boza Tom and Cathi Hogan are a couple with a strong passion and appreciation for their community. They choose to support BAPA’s works and have linked themselves with […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: Kyle and Ashley Gardner

By Kristin Boza Kyle and Ashley Gardner donate to BAPA in order to continually reinvest in our community. Kyle likened their commitment to BAPA to the homeowners on their favorite […]
BAPA Welcomes New Community Relations Director

By Kristin Boza BAPA welcomes Davia Douglas to the team as our Community Relations Director. Douglas’ extensive professional experience in community outreach, plus her love of Beverly/Morgan Park, makes her […]
Macs with Mercy Brings the Generations Together

Conversation, laughter, and energy fill a meeting room at Mercy Circle in Mount Greenwood as Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School students who belong to the Black Student Union join […]
Local Line Up December 2022

Local Lineup – December 2022 pdf Chicago Kids Company performs “Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical,” a holiday favorite targeted for children from two to 10 years old, with shows on […]
Student Peer Mediation Offers Outlets for Amicable Conflict Resolution, Communication

By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Last year, St. Barnabas School started a peer mediation program to help students develop conflict resolution, communication, and leadership skills that may have […]