Scouts BSA Troop 609 Celebrates 100 Years
Scouts BSA Troop 609, based in Beverly / Morgan Park, will celebrate 100 continuous years of serving youth in the community with a special anniversary event on Fri., Nov. 25, 7 to 10 p.m., at Morgan Park United Methodist Church, 11030 S. Longwood Dr. The current members and leaders of Troop 609 invite alumni of […]
Warm Wishes for the Homeless
“The idea came to me when I woke up one morning in the fall of 2018 with the feeling that the words ‘Hats for the Homeless’ had just been whispered to me,” recalled Shirley Butler, Project Coordinator for Hats (and Scarfs) for the Homeless at Morgan Park United Methodist Church. Following that feeling, Butler went to her church and suggested the […]
Neighborhood Notes: News and Events for October 2017
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 […]