Tuesday, May 3, 2011

neighborhood events this week

There are a LOT of events happening in the neighborhood this week. I don't think I'll catch all of them here, but I'll try for a good cross section.

Tuesday 5/3

Running Excels group run starting at 6 p.m.

Wednesday 5/4
Garden Club of Morgan Park/Beverly Hills plant auction, 10 a.m., 10726 S. Fairfield. The sale is open to all and features plants divided out of the gardens of club members, so you know they'll grow well in our area.

"Barney's Version" at Beverly Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 5/5
Beverly Bike Club ride, 6:30 p.m., starting at Starbucks, 103rd & Longwood.

Running Excels group run starting at 6 p.m.

Saturday 5/7
Plant sale, 2260 W. 108th Pl. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pam Holt, whose yard features many beautiful and unusual species of plants, has divided some of her plants and has them for sale. I've bought some from her in the past and been very pleased with the selection of healthy plants at reasonable prices. For more info, call 773-412-1232

Pre-season flower market - before the official start of the 95th St. farmers market, this special flower market is happening from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 95th St. park & ride lot, 95th & Longwood Dr. For more info, call 312-744-0565 or send e-mail.

Sunday 5/8
Mother's Day Breast Cancer Walk - The 3 mile walk starts at 8 a.m. at Ridge Park (96th & Longwood). To register and get more information, click here.

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