BAPA Welcomes New Neighbors, Invites All Neighbors to Get Involved
By Mary Jo Viero BAPA Community Organizer Are you new to the neighborhood? Moving to a new community can be overwhelming. Trying to meet people and learn about everything the […]
Hike, Picnic, Climb, Play at Dan Ryan Woods
Dan Ryan Woods has been a popular location for family gatherings and a place to connect to nature for generations. More than $3.5 million has been invested in new amenities […]
Nightlife & Entertainment
BACinema: Chicagoland Shorts, Weds., Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. The Chicagoland Shorts Film anthology comes to the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., this month with an all new collection of […]
You Can Be a Tree Planter!
By Grace Kuikman Myth: You have to be big and strong to plant trees. Reality: Just about anyone can help. The first time I helped out at an Openlands TreePlanters day, I didn’t know what to expect. As suggested, I dressed […]
We’re BAPA Members. Are You?
BAPA’s work could not be accomplished without the support of our resident and business members. The following people shared some of their thoughts about why making their annual membership donation is […]
Crashes, Stories and Scars: Conine Ready to Ride in Beverly Hills Cycling Classic
By Grace Kuikman When the riders in the Beverly Hills Cycling Classic line up for the Masters’ race on Fri., July 19, Beverly/Morgan Park neighbor Dr. Brandon Conine will be […]
Village Viewpoint – March 2019
By Susan Flood, BAPA Executive Director It’s that time again in our Village in the City! Time to pull the bulky sweaters out of mothballs, take inventory of whether you own […]
Patient to Join Thousands this Mother’s Day in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Lori Smith grew up on Chicago’s West Side, attending Notre Dame School for Girls and Jones Commercial High School. In 1973, she married Jim Smith, a South Sider and they started their family. […]
BAPA Staff Profile: Meet Gary Jenkins, Education and Safety Program Coordinator
By Kristin Boza Last month, Gary Jenkins joined BAPA’s core team as the new Education and Safety Program Coordinator. In this role, Jenkins will be a resource for local schools and […]
BAPA News
O’Brews & Views & YOU! Join BAPA to raise a pint on the Open Outcry rooftop, cheering our community and watching the South Side Irish Parade, Sun., Mar 17. The 21 and over party begins at 10:30 a.m. and features […]