That’s a Wrap on 12 Weeks of Christmas
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison BAPA’s 2nd Annual 12 Weeks of Christmas Raffle is a wrap, and what an amazing three months it has been! The idea for 12 Weeks of Christmas was born in 2020 after the pandemic forced business closures and event cancellations. BAPA wanted a way to build excitement in the community while heavily marketing all of […]
Last Few Weeks! BAPA’s Christmas Raffle Ends Dec. 23
BAPA’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Raffle 2021 is going strong, with people competing online for creative collections of goods, services and meals from Beverly/Morgan Park businesses, each valued at $1500. Among the winners in the raffle are the small businesses whose goods and services BAPA is purchasing at retail value for each package — more than $20,000! The brisk friendly competition takes place at bapa.org, and with raffle tickets […]
Welcome to Bedford Falls
Families are invited to be swept into the spirit of Bedford Falls when BAPA and BACinema host “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Holiday Experience” at the Beverly Arts Center on Dec. 22. From the colorful Welcome to Bedford Falls sign to the cozy Martini’s Bar (where you don’t have to be an angel to order mulled […]
Eat, Drink & Be Merry BAPA’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Raffle Returns With New Packages
BAPA’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Raffle 2021 kicks off Oct. 1 when people start competing online for a dozen creative collections of goods, services and meals from Beverly/Morgan Park businesses, each valued at $1500! The fun all takes place at bapa.org, and with raffle tickets priced at just $20 each, we’re expecting the competition to be brisk. The first drawing will […]
12 Weeks of Christmas: Thank You
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison In October, BAPA began the 12 Weeks of Christmas Raffle with a mission to engage the community, put $18,000 back into the local economy, and raise funds for BAPA following the cancellation of our 2020 special events. It was a great success! We want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone […]
Top Chef Joe Flamm: Cooking and Connection
By Grace Kuikman The winner of Week 12 – a private dinner prepared by Top Chef Joe Flamm — will be thrilled not just with the food, but with the company. Flamm has an amazing love of food traditions that bring people together around a meal as the centerpiece of celebrating connection. Flamm’s path to success began in Ashburn where he grew up, and came full circle back to the South Side when he and his […]
12 Weeks of Christmas Continues!
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison BAPA’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Raffle is ramping up for the last four drawings. The December prize packages focus on wellness, music, golf and a fabulous private dinner prepared by Top Chef Joe Flamm. For just $20 per ticket, players have a chance to win a prize that’s worth $1500! Each package is composed of gift certificates, […]
12 Weeks of Christmas Raffle: November Surprises!
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison BAPA’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Raffle got off to a spectacular start with lots of people competing for creative collections of goods, services and meals from Beverly/Morgan Park businesses. For just $20 per ticket, people have a chance to win a prize that’s worth $1500! Each package has a theme […]
BAPA’s 12 Weeks of Christmas raffle got off to a great start!
BAPA’s 12 Weeks of Christmas raffle got off to a great start! The people having the best time are, of course, the winners! Holly Donovan and Brendan Murphy are the first two. Holly Donovan won a private party for 24 on the Open Outcry Brewing Company rooftop in the Week #1 raffle. Donovan has lived in the community for 20 years working […]