Fall Decorating Tips for a Green Halloween
By Kristin Boza With the state of trick-or-treating unknown at this time, many neighbors are dreaming up ways to ensure the festive autumnal spirit is showcased throughout the community. Decorating the front lawn or porch is one way to bring some spooky spirit to your block. Some people may forgo the visit to the pumpkin patch this year due to […]
Crafting for a Cause
By Kristin Boza Crafty residents of Smith Village have joined together in the Crafting for a Cause group that knits and crochets a variety of items for those in need. Their latest project aids Blankets for Baby Rhinos, a global organization that provides knit blankets and funds for food for animals affected by poaching in South Africa. Crafting for a […]
Healthy New You in 2020
By Kristin Boza What better time than a new decade to get healthy for once and for all? Bloom Natural Solutions to Wellness, owned by Candice Cuevas, helps people set and accomplish goals, explore new foods, reduce cravings, and increase energy. Modifying your lifestyle is not easy, and many people fail numerous times before sticking with […]
Gear Up for Winter Running
Gear Up for Winter Running The Ridge Run is six months away, but that doesn’t mean you should spend the winter hibernating. Bev Lynch, owner of Running Excels, 10328 S. Western, encourages people to keep up with a running schedule so they don’t lose strength, pace and fitness. Winter weather does pose some challenges for […]
Meditation Group Supports Calm and Quiet Reflection
By Susan DeGrane The holidays include festive gatherings, but the break from routine also encourages periods of calm and quiet reflection. Along those lines, the Red Lotus Meditation Sangha, which meets 7:30 p.m. on Sundays at Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr., offers an opportunity to cultivate a sense of calm throughout the year. Gathered in a circle for group meditation, participants sit lotus–style on floor cushions as well as upright in chairs. Wrapped in […]
Santa Sightings and Holiday Happenings
December is a busy month in Beverly/Morgan Park. Here’s a list of events from Christmas tree sales to breakfast with Santa to holiday markets. Forty artists will offer high quality artisanal items, from jewelry and knitted items to photography and ceramics at the 5th annual Uprising Holiday Market, Sun., Dec. 1, 12 to 5 p.m., Olivia’s Garden, […]
Home Cooking: Family Foodie Traditions
Every family has a food tradition at the holidays, from Aunt Judy’s green bean casserole to Grandma’s pumpkin pie from scratch. These foods evoke childhood memories and instill an urge to keep the tradition going for the next generation. A few Beverly/Morgan Park neighbors recently shared their family foodie traditions. Anyone who has visited Americanos, 11060 […]