Beverly Art Competition Accepting Applications. Artists within 100 miles of the city of Chicago are invited to enter the annual Beverly Arts Center Art Competition and Exhibition, a juried contest that offers prizes that range from $1500 for Best of Show to $100 for honorable mentions. The non-refundable entry fee is $35, and the submission deadline is Oct. 16. Established in 1976 by real estate developer Arthur Rubloff and artists William and Judie Anderson, the contest celebrates the talent of area artists. Finalists and winning works will be exhibited at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. The exhibit opening and awards presentation will be held on Nov. 11. Entry forms are available at the Beverly Arts Center or can be downloaded from the website, www.beverlyartcenter.org.
CAPS Meetings: CAPS Beat 2221, Tues., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Christ the King, 9225 S. Hamilton; CAPS Beats 2211 and 2212, Thurs., Oct. 5, 7 p.m. 22nd District Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey; CAPS Court Advocacy Subcommittee, Wed., Oct. 11, 1:30 p.m. 22nd District Police Station; CAPS Beat 2213, Thurs., Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr.; CAPS Senior Subcommittee, Tues., Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m. 22nd District Police Station; CAPS Domestic Violence Subcommittee, Thurs., Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m., 22nd District Police Station Info: 312-745-0620.
Local School Council Meetings: Vanderpoel Humanities Academy LSC, Tues., Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m., 9510 S. Prospect Ave.; Kellogg School LSC, Thurs., Oct. 5, 6 p.m., School Library, 9241 S. Leavitt St., 773-535-2590; Clissold School LSC, Mon., Oct. 16, 7 p.m. , School Auditorium, 2350 W. 110th Pl., 773-535-2560; Sutherland School LSC, Tues., Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., 10015 S. Leavitt St., 773-535-2580; Barbara Vick Early Childhood & Family Center LSC, Wed., Oct. 18, 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Vick Center, 2554 W. 113th St., 773-535-2671; and Morgan Park High School LSC, Wed., Oct. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. School Library, 1744 W. Pryor, 773-535-2550.
Kate Starr Kellogg School, 9241 S. Leavitt, hosts the 16th annual High School Fair Thurs., Oct. 5, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the school gym. Representatives from local public and private high schools will be available for questions from students and families. Open to all. Info: Mrs. Rooney, 773-535-2598 or mirooney@cps.edu.
Landscape Guidelines Workshop. Chicago Greystone & Vintage Home Program, Christy Webber Landscapes, and the Chicago Botanic Garden will present a workshop about Chicago landscape guidelines and how they can be applied to enhance the beauty and sustainability of their properties Thurs., Oct. 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W. 111th St. Learn the basic principles of landscape design, site considerations such as sun/shade, soil and water, plant selection, and seasonal maintenance. Registration is required by Oct. 4. 773-329-4111 or www.nhschicago.org (click on the “learn how” tab).
Towel Collection for Homeless Shelters. The Beverly Hills Junior Woman’s Club is partnering with Almost Home, a local non-profit, to provide shower kits for homeless guests in emergency shelters by collecting bath/beach towels and washcloths (used is fine) until Oct 14. Donations can be dropped off at BAPA, 1987 W. 111th St., Christ the King Parish, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., or Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St. A BYOB painting party fundraiser is planned for Fri., Oct. 6, 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 9401 S Oakley Ave. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. Info/tickets: 312-593-1129 or beverlyjuniors@gmail.com.
Teen LGBTQ+ Support Group: A support group that provides an affirming space for gender expansive, transgender, agender, lesbian, gay, queer, bisexual, LGBTQ+ High School aged teens meets monthly at Beverly Therapists, 10725 S. Western, 2nd floor, and also offers social activities. Info: Christina Sprayberry, LCSW, 314-550-4384 or Bonn Wade, LCSW, 773-330-2544.
Electronics and Hazardous Waste Collection. Beverly Unitarian Church will host a collection of household electronics and hazardous waste in the church parking lot, at 103rd and Seeley, Sat., Oct. 7, 8:30 to 11 a.m. The collection is sponsored by the church’s Green Sanctuary Group and Beverly Bank, and donations are encouraged to help defray costs. Accepted electronics include computers, monitors, printers, small electronics, TV under 35 inches, cell phones and pagers. Hazardous items must be properly sealed and include mercury fluorescent bulbs, anti-freeze, used motor oil, oil based paints, batteries, lawn chemicals, pool chemicals and solvents. Find complete list of what will be accepted at www.beverlyunitarian.org/green-sanctuary-group
Garage Sale Benefits Maple/Morgan Park Food Pantry. Morgan Park Junior Woman’s Club will host its annual Garage Sale benefit to support the Maple/Morgan Park Food Pantry Sat., Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St. The indoor venue allows shoppers to support the Food Pantry come rain or shine. This event has raised thousands of dollars to assist our neighbors in need. With the holidays approaching, the Food Pantry is being used more and more and needs your help. Support this cause and get some bargains.
22nd District Dog Walk. The 22nd District Police Domestic Violence Subcommittee hosts the 8th annual Dog Walk Sat., Oct. 7 9:30 a.m. at the police station, 1900 W. Monterey Ave. The event raises awareness about domestic violence and its link to animal abuse. You don’t need to bring a dog to attend. In addition to the walk, participants will enjoy a blessing of the dogs, raffles, giveaways and light refreshments. Info: 312-745-0620.
Community Blood Drive. Community Blood Drive. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11107 S. Vincennes, hosts an interdenominational community blood drive with the American Red Cross, Thurs., Oct. 12, 2 to 7 p.m. About 38,000 people need blood each day in the United States, and each pint of donated blood may help as many as three people. To minimize wait times, call 1-800- 733-2767 for an appointment. On the day of the drive, pre-register at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
Wellness Seminar. Beverly Therapists, 10725 S. Western, 2nd floor, wellness seminars on the second Saturday of each month, September through May. On Sat., Oct, 14, 3 to 5 p.m., “Beyond the Power Struggle: Supporting Teens,” offers insight into adolescent development, attachment and positive youth development theories. This interactional workshop offers parents a deeper dive around the competing needs that confront many adolescents and explores the developmental, neurodevelopmental, and social factors that impact a young person’s ability as they transition successfully to adulthood. Learn techniques to communicate and intervene with your teenager within a supportive group setting. $10. Register at www.BeverlyTherapists.com.
October at Beverly Arts Center. There’s a lot of fun in store this month at the Beverly Art Center, 2407 W. 111th St.: An Evening with M&R Rush, Sat., Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $15; Get Spooky family fun, Sun., Oct. 22, 2 to 4 p.m., free; and Michael McDermott’s Halloweensteen, Sat., Oct. 28, 8 p.m., $30. BAC get member discounts on tickets. Info: 773-445-3838, www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Mercy Circle Tour. Meet Marge Everett, Senior Living Advisor and other key staff members at Mercy Circle, 3659 W. 99th St., during an open house, Sun., Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can tour the continuing care retirement community and learn about services and amenities. Mercy Circle provides a continuum of care ranging from independent living, through assisted living and into skilled nursing care. Assisted living residents have access to physical, occupational and speech therapy services as prescribed by their physicians, as well as comprehensive help with medications, bathing and other physical needs.
Finding Holiday Joy When Grieving. Finding Holiday Joy When Grieving, a seminar exploring ways for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one to get through one of the toughest times of the year, will be held Sat., Oct. 21, 3 to 5:30 p.m., Beverly Therapists, 10725 S. Western., 2nd floor. The session includes a DVD presentation, discussion, sharing, strategies for resilience, and a chance to create memory boxes to take home (bring a photo of your loved). Info/registration: www.BeverlyTherapists.com.
“Conspiracy” Film Showing. at Morgan Park United Methodist Church. In light of the current political and cultural climate of hate in our country, Morgan Park United Methodist Church,11030 S. Longwood Dr., is hosting opportunities to bring our community together for a conversation about the issue. On Fri., Oct. 20, 6 p.m., the church will show the film “Conspiracy”, which depicts a meeting held in January 1942 by the Nazi leadership to elicit support for a plan to exterminate the Jews. The community is invited to the viewing, conversation and personal story sharing aimed at creating ethnic and racial understanding and compassion.The event is co-sponsored by Unity and Diversity and 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea. Info: 773-238-2600.
Beverly Theatre Guild Presents ‘Avenue Q.’ The Beverly Theatre Guild presents its fall musical, “Avenue Q,” on the weekends of Oct. 20 to 22 and Oct. 27 to 29 at the Morgan Park Academy Arts Center, 2153 W. 111th St. Staged like a children’s show, “Avenue Q” is a satire about a recent Princeton graduate who moves to a shabby New York apartment and struggles to find a job and meaning in life. The show carries a parental advisory. Tickets are $21 and available online at www.beverlytheatreguild.org, or by calling 773-BTG-TIXS.
League of Women Voters Meeting. The League of Women Voters of Chicago-Far Southwest Side Group will meet Wed., Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr., to discuss Tax-Increment Financing. The League is a non-partisan organization that provides informal discussion of current political, social and economic issues. Public welcome. Info: 312-939-5949, 773-233-1420 or lwvchicago.org.
Day of the Dead Lecture and Workshop. In a workshop that includes a lecture on Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) traditions and Alebrije folk art, Carlos Orozco, an indigenous artist from Oaxaca, Mexico, will present examples of traditional folk art then provide workshop participants with wooden skull cutouts to paint in the traditional Alebrije style, Wed., Nov. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., Beverly Branch Library, 1962 W. 95th St. Registration required: 312-747-9673.
New Venues, New Vendors for HollyDays. HollyDays, the popular shopping/socializing event that supports the I Am Who I Am Foundation will be held Sat., Nov. 4, 6 to 10 p.m., at two new venues: Cork & Kerry, 10614 S. Western, and Barney Callaghan’s Pub, 10618 S. Western. The event features 20 new artists and vendors, and a community of teens and adults with special abilities showcasing the new line of I Am bath and body products. Donations are welcome at the door. HollyDays provides funding for awareness and programs benefiting families with members who have special needs.
