The Villager
BAPA’s Big Night!
BAPA’s Big Night will sparkle like diamonds as we celebrate our community organization’s 75th Anniversary. Diamonds are the strongest material on the planet, so what better symbol for a party
Beverly Ridge Lions Club Supports Community
By Kristin Boza For the past 64 years, the Beverly Ridge Lions Club has proudly worked to support individuals, groups, and organizations in need, specifically related to blindness, eye and
BAPA History – Part I
By Carol Flynn In 1921, the Rock Island Magazine carried a feature story describing the communities along its Blue Island commuter line. The Beverly Hills/Morgan Park area was declared “one
Village Viewpoint – January 2023
By Mary Jo Viero BAPA Executive Director Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and that, like me, you are excited for a new year to begin.
Save the Pike House: Next Steps
Through the RHS/BAPA Historic Buildings Committee, Ridge Historical Society and Beverly Area Planning Association are working to save the historic Eugene S. Pike House, located on 91st Street in the
The Gift of Volunteering
By Davia Douglas BAPA Director of Community Relations The wrapping paper has been recycled, we are deciding whether the tree is a new piece of furniture in the living room,
Mind | Body | Heart Yoga & Wellness Transforms Emotional and Physical Connections
By Kristin Boza Carly Crone is recognized as one of the yoga pioneers in Beverly/Morgan Park; for many years she owned and operated the Beverly Yoga Center on 103rd Street.