Old House Lecture Series Will Return with Help from Driehaus Foundation Grant
By Tim Moran Villager Editor The Beverly Area Planning Association is the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, money that will be used to help BAPA expand its efforts related to historic home preservation in Beverly/Morgan Park. Michele McGuire, BAPA’s Community Relations Director, said the grant was applied for through […]
Get Ready to Grow: BAPA’s Small Business Workshop Series is Coming Soon
By Aaqila Harvey BAPA Director of Business Relations Attention, Beverly/Morgan Park business owners and entrepreneurs—this is your moment. Whether you run a brick-and-mortar storefront, an e-commerce brand, or a service-based business, BAPA and First in Realty are launching a dynamic new workshop series designed with you in mind. Set to launch soon, this series is […]
History and Expertise Combined for a Successful Old House Lecture Series.
By Mary Jo Viero The latest Old House Lecture Series was held at the home of Aaron Groff of Groff Painting, known to many as the French House at 9309 S. Pleasant Ave. Groff spoke to a crowd of nearly 50 people on the correct tools and techniques he uses to paint and restore older […]
BAPA Teen Corps Holding Food Drive Through Nov. 20
By Janie McGann If you are you looking to give back this holiday season? The BAPA Teen Service Corps is hosting its first-ever food drive from Oct. 20 through Nov. 15 to benefit the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry. The food drive will be hosted at the teens’ local schools as well as a collection site at […]
Countdown to BAPA’s 12 Days of Giving! The Time to Win is Now!
Imagine starting the holiday season by winning one of these 12 incredible prizes that celebrate the best of our local businesses. Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, a chance to indulge, or to stock up on gifts, the 12 Days of Giving raffle has something for everyone. For the price of only $20 per […]
Civic Associations Thrive in Beverly/Morgan Park – How to Get Involved in Yours
By Brian Marchetti Beverly/Morgan Park has a long and well-deserved reputation as a great place to live. It’s a reflection of a community that not only takes pride in the neighborhood, but also makes the effort to address local problems and continually strives to improve the area. Many of us have spotted something that warrants […]
BAPA Teen Service Corps: Empowering Youth to Learn, Give, Grow and Lead in Beverly/Morgan Park Starts Its 2nd Year
By Mary Jo Viero One of BAPA’s newest initiatives is the BAPA Teen Service Corps, a unique program aimed at connecting and engaging with our youth. True to its motto, “Learn, Give, Grow, Lead,” the Teen Service Corps invites students (ages 12-18) from the local area to get a better understanding of the importance of […]
Old House Lecture Series Continues to Build
By Mary Jo Viero BAPA continues its commitment to preserving the architectural heritage of our neighborhood through its popular Old House Lecture Series. The third installment of BAPA’s Old House Lecture Series was held on Tuesday, September 24, at the library in historic Morgan Park Academy. Brent Schmidt of Bricks Incorporated provided an informative presentation […]
BAPA to Host New Neighbor Welcome Party Oct. 24
By Brian Marchetti The sense of community that thrives in Beverly/Morgan Park comes not only from the generations of families that have long ties to the neighborhood, but also by bringing our newest residents into the fold. BAPA plans to extend a warm welcome to Beverly/Morgan Park’s newest neighbors later this month with a special […]
Republic of Georgia Delegates Include BAPA in Visit to Chicago
By Tim Moran Rising community leaders from the Republic of Georgia included Beverly/Morgan Park in their week-long visit to the Chicago area last month, and the Beverly Area Planning Association office was among their stops. The theme of the visit, “civic and legal activism,” gave the group of five delegates – civil and legal activists […]