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Hello, neighbors. I am excited to finally write to you in this space! My name is Herb Lentz, and I am the new Executive Director of BAPA. I say “new” with some hesitation because, in many ways that matter, I am not new to this community. I have lived in Beverly/Morgan Park with my family […]
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And here we are again! Another incredible year of community has filled me with happiness. I am once again in awe of the way we come together to support one another. Before I go on, I just have to say thank you for making 2025 one of my favorites in my six years as executive […]
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I LOVE November! I love it for two main reasons. It’s the time of year that we take time to Give and Thank! That is what the entire month is about, thanking those who have been kind, generous or selfless, then it rolls right into the start of the season of giving. What’s not to […]
Trendy Alterations Harm Our Community: Guest Village Viewpoint
By Tim Blackburn For The Villager It was nearly 5 years ago that my partner and I came to Beverly/Morgan Park shopping for a house. I overheard conversations at open houses about changes potential buyers thought these wonderful century old houses needed. They wanted to knock down walls, tear out plaster, replace historic windows, rip […]
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To everyone who joined our Home Tour and Ridge Run, THANK YOU! Whether you were a sponsor, volunteer, homeowner, small business, participant, runner, walker or one of the many cheering everyone on, we appreciate you! BAPA loves bringing our neighbors together. We are so excited for the upcoming Porch Concert to continue the summer fun. […]
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By Mary Jo Viero Executive Director Another month- Another Villager – So what? So often people will say things to me such as, “what do you do at BAPA?” Or, they will say, “I didn’t know about that event or business.” To answer their question, one of the many things I mention other than our […]
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We made it! Another Chicago winter in the books. March is here and that means our neighborhood is gearing up for one of our favorite seasons celebrating the South Side Irish, March Madness and getting ready for Spring Break. I love March because it feels like everyone comes out of hibernation and begins to connect […]
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Happy February Neighbors, As we all continue to make the best that winter has to offer, BAPA is hard at work planning and preparing for the year ahead. We had our first BAPA Board of Directors meeting on January 22. We welcomed a new board member, Jeni Nelson and said goodbye to another, Rachel Hoge. […]
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Happy New Year! As the calendar turns to 2025, many of us look to the new year with excitement and possibility. As I began to think about what to write this month, I saw a picture on my desk of one of our wonderful neighbors, Pat McGrail. She is sitting out on the street cheering […]
Village Viewpoint – December 2024
December is upon us! It is a time for celebrating, thinking about the past year’s events and milestones, looking forward to the year ahead, setting goals, and of course, it is a time for giving. BAPA is always encouraging you to shop and buy from our local businesses for your gifts. Our entire 12 Days […]