Beverly Area Planning Association Weekly Report

Quell Your Curiosity at the Home Tour Curious to see a Colonial Revival that has been gutted to the studs and returned to its glory? A historic Chicago Bungalow where the owner has hit the perfect mix of original features and modern touches? A charming cottage with a garden hideaway? Visit these outstanding private residences and more on the Beverly/Morgan Park Home Tour Sun., May 20, 12 to 5 p.m. Tickets and details. Use promo code ROCKRIDER to save $5 when you buy online or present an Experience Beverly/Morgan Park from the Rock Island Home Tour postcard at the door on tour day to get $5 off. Postcards are available at participating businesses around the Metra stations at 99th, 103rd and 107th Streets.  Read more in The Beverly Review. Ridge Run Registration Schedule. Online registration for BAPA's Ridge Run ends Wed., May 23 at 8 a.m. You can still register in person at packet pickup locations Thurs., May 24 and Fri., May 25, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sat., May 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Running Excels, 10328 S. Western Ave., and Sun., May 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. Info and registration. We LOVE Our Memorial Day Parade. BAPA’s Beverly/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade is one of the oldest community parades in Chicagoland. Don’t miss it! The parade steps off following the Ridge Run on May 28, and honors the men and woman who have given their lives in active service with the U.S. Armed Forces. The American Gold Star Mothers are Grand Marshals, and The Road Home Program is presenting sponsor. Be a Ridge Run Volunteer. BAPA needs volunteers to help as Ridge Run course marshals to make sure runners stay on the route, and at aid stations where they hand out water. Volunteers get a great view of the racing action and a Love Where You Live volunteer t-shirt. Interested? Sign up for a volunteer spot now and select the volunteer button. Volunteers Needed to Host Riders in Cycling Classic. Local volunteers are needed to provide overnight accommodations for male and female cyclists from around the world who will be competing in the 16th Annual Beverly Hills Cycling Classic on Fri., Jul. 20. Hosts are asked to provide a comfortable sleeping space, access to a bathroom and kitchen, counter and refrigerator space, use of washing machines and dryers, and a secure place for bicycle storage. Details graham@intelligentsiacup.com. Read more in The Patch. Quantum Me Art Installation and Celebration "Quantum Me," a public art installation by artist Davis McCarty, will be unveiled Sat. May 19, 6 p.m., 99th Street and Walden Parkway. The installation is the result of the Beverly Area Arts Alliance collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly and 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea. The unveiling will be followed by a block party featuring art activities, musical guests Sheryl Youngblood and Dave Barsotti and food and beverage. Info. Read more in The Beverly Review. Blue House Fundraiser Catholic Youth Ministry Center at Morgan Park High School (The Blue House) will host its 9th annual fundraiser Sat., May 19, 5 to 10 p.m., 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St.  The $40 donation includes dinner, beer or wine and music. For almost 40 years, the Center has provided students with opportunities for community service, leadership skills development and fellowship. At the event, three volunteers will be recognized for sharing their time and experience at the Blue House: Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney Maureen Renno, and Chicago Police Officers Carressa Northcross and Bill Langle. Call 773-881-0193. Brews, Bags and Art It's a bags tournament and charity art auction rolled into one. And don’t forget the brews! Horse Thief Hollow is opening up the parking lot for Brews, Bags and Art Sun., May 20, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 10426 S. Western. The charity will feature live music and face painting. Craft beers and gourmet hot dogs are available for purchase. $50 per team of two registration is required. No cover charge for spectators. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Players must be 21+. Info and signup. All abOUT art Artists’ visions of the LGBTQ world are shared at the opening reception for abOUT Art, Sun., May 20, 1 to 3 p.m, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Light refreshments courtesy of Ellie's Café will be provided. Under the Big Top, a concert by the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, follows the reception at 3 p.m. in the Baffes Theatre at the BAC. Admission to the art reception is free; tickets to the concert are $28 and available here. abOUT Art will run through June 26. This Week at the 95th Street Farmers Market The 95th Street Farmers Market offers fresh food items and more Sun., May 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (note new start time!) in the parking lot at 95th Street and Longwood Drive. Enjoy live music by the Beverly All Stars, 10 a.m. to noon. For the kids there will be face painting, visits with the children’s librarian from Beverly Branch Library and Erin’s Farm from 10 a.m. to noon. Gotta B Crepes, Dona Coco's Tamales, Fountain BBQ and Pollo Locuas Restaurant will have tasty food items to enjoy while shopping. Returning vendors include Stamper Cheese, Breadman Baking Company, C & D Family Farms, Not Just Cookies, Noffke Family Farms, Blankenship Farms, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Down to Earth Beverly and Sweet Freaks Chocolates. New vendors include B-Sides Coffee + Tea, Sitka Salmon Shares and Homebody Basics. Wildflower Hike in the Woods Benjamin Cox, one of the volunteer site stewards, Executive Director of Friends of the Forest Preserves, and Beverly/Morgan Park neighbor, invites nature enthusiasts to join him for a guided wildflower hike through the Dan Ryan Woods, Sun., May 20, 1 to 3 p.m.Meet at 87th Street and South Western Avenue. Enjoy the natural beauty as you view a historic Civilian Conservation Corps limestone walkway, spring wildflowers, and the unique geology of our beloved Dan Ryan Woods. Chicago City Vehicle Sticker Sale Ald. Matt O'Shea has partnered with Chicago Clerk Anna M. Valencia to host a vehicle sticker sale Tue., May 22, 12 to 4 p.m., Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. Vehicle Sticker Courtesy Reminder or state vehicle registration card is required. Cash will not be accepted. Info. Taste the Rainbow Open Outcry Brewing Company and Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. present the Rainbow Connection, a flight of beers inspired by the world-famous Rainbow Cone. The Connection drops The Rainbow Connection flight on Tues., May 22 at 6 p.m., Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co., 10426 S. Western Ave., and Open Outcry Brewing Company, 10934 S. Western Ave. Info. Do Your Part to Help the Environment The League of Women Voters of Chicago-Far Southwest Side Group will meet to discuss the environment Wed., May 23, 7 p.m., Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr. The League is a non-partisan organization that provides informal discussion of current political, social and economic issues. Public welcome. Info: 312-939-5949, 773-233-1420. 90th Anniversary and Scholarship Luncheon Join the GFWC Beverly Hills Junior Woman's Club for a luncheon Sun., Jun. 3 at 12:30 p.m., Smith Village 2320 W. 113th Pl. Renew past friendships, meet current members, share memories and inspire new ideas. $20 per person. RSVP by Wed., May 23, Maureen Noble, 773-779-4327 or email beverlyjuniors@gmail.com. LCMH Pediatric Asthma Seminar Join Pediatric Asthma Program Director B. Louise Giles as she explains asthma attack warning signs, suggests lifestyle changes to reduce these triggers and discusses treatment options for managing your child's asthma, Thurs., May 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Little Company of Mary Hospital Cancer Center Meeting Room, 2800 W. 95th St. Seminars are open to all. Info and registration, 708-423-3070. Rahm's Readers The Beverly Branch library will host Earth Explorers, a summer learning program series for kids ages 13 and under, beginning Mon., Jun. 18 to Sat., Sept. 1, 1962 W. 95th St. 312-747-9673 for more information. Beverly Art Walk Banners In honor of the 5th annual Beverly Art Walk (Sat., Sept. 29, 12 to 7 p.m., with artist studio tours on Sun., Sept. 23)  organizers are installing street light pole banners along neighborhood commercial corridors. Banners will be installed the first week of August and remain until at least the first week of October, and can be personalized with a business name or logo, a family or organization name, or a special message. The deadline to sponsor and pay for a banner is July 1. Info. Early Childhood Educators Job Fair Little Hands Learning Center, 2324 W. 111th St., will host a job fair for early childhood educators, Sat., May 19, 2 to 4 p.m. The event features on-site interviews for candidates qualifying for positions as directors, teachers, assistant directors and assistant teachers. Candidates should bring current resume, college transcripts, ECE level certifications, and Gateways membership ID card. RSVP lashonda.snowden@gmail.com. Castle Flea Market Seeks Vendors People interested in being vendors at the Women  of the Castle's Fun Flea Market Sat., June 23, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  on the Castle Lawn, 10244  S. Longwood Dr., can get information at 312-618-1814. Vendor fee $25.  Shoppers, save the date for this bargain-hunting event! In the News . . .  Chicago's Best to Feature Open Outcry. Read more in The Beverly Review. Beverly Resident is new MPHS Principal. Read more in The Beverly Review. No Service for Beverly Branch of Rock Island Metra May 19 and 20. Read more in The Beverly Review. Mount Greenwood Bike Hike is Saturday. Read more in The Patch. Neighbor offers stroller sculpt workout. Read more in The Beverly Review. Smith Village angels stay busy helping others. Read more in The Beverly Review. Chicago Bar Association offers free advice via phone on Saturday. Read more in The Patch. Community Calendar Recycling Pick-Up Week of May 20: East of Western School Calendar A new public preschool option is available for the 2018-2019 school year. Clissold Elementary School will open a full-day preschool for four-year-olds. Applications accepted now, with acceptance announcements beginning Mon., May 21. Apply today. Barnard Elementary School LSC, Mon., May 21, 6:30 p.m. Barnard School Room 203, 10354 S. Charles St. 773-535-2625. Clissold School LSC, Mon., May 21, 7 p.m. Clissold School Auditorium, 2350 W. 110th Pl. 773-535-2560. St. Barnabas Elementary School Board Meeting, Mon., May 21, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Barnabas Library, 10121 S. Longwood Dr. Barbara Vick Early Childhood & Family Center LSC, Tues., May 22, 3:45 p.m. St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St. 773-535-2671. Kellogg's volunteer Garden Club meets Mon., 4 p.m., through fall, weather permitting, to weed, plant, and beautify the grounds at Kellogg School, 9241 S. Leavitt. All neighbors and gardeners are welcome. Info: or eslambert@gmail.com. The Jazzin' at the Blossom benefit for Kellogg School will be held Fri., Jun. 1, 7 to 10 p.m., Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery, 9030 S. Hermitage, and features live music, open bar, and wine and food pairings with Chef Alvin Green. Tickets are $60. Info. CAPS Meetings Neighborhood residents are encouraged to get involved in 220nd District Police CAPS meetings. Domestic Violence Subcommittee, Thurs., May 24, 10:30 a.m. 22nd District Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620. Community Calendar Food Truck Friday: Enjoy classic sandwiches from The Fat Shallot food truck and ice-cold beers in the garden, Fri. May 18, 5 to 8 p.m., Cork and Kerry, 10164 S. Western Ave. Tour the Mercy Circle Campus, 3659 W 99th St., Sun., May 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will see the exercise room, chapel, boutique salon, library, dining room and bistro. Residents and staff members will be present to answer questions and explain the many services and comprehensive continuum of care available. Info. Yoga and Wellness. Renew & Restore: Yoga for Your Pelvic Floor, Sun., May 20, 3 p.m., and Sound Healing: Live Music, Restorative Yoga & Aromatherapy, Sun., May 20, 3 p.m., Lighthouse Yoga & Wellness, 11240 S. Western, 2nd floor. Info and registration, 773-569-1015.