Friday, June 9, 2023
non sequitur Friday
Thursday, June 8, 2023
BAPA porch concert tomorrow night (6/9)
BAPA's porch concert is happening tomorrow night (6/9) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Park 581 in Morgan Park (map link here).
Click here for more info, including food vendors.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Our trees need water
Friday, June 2, 2023
non sequitur Friday
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023
non sequitur Friday
I've always appreciated the bass player in this band, especially on this tune.
Friday, May 19, 2023
non sequitur Friday
Thursday, May 18, 2023
BAPA porch concert on Friday 5/19
BAPA's porch concert is happening tomorrow night (5/12) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the Longwood side of Ridge Historical Society.
Click here for more info, including food vendors.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Major Taylor Trail ride this Saturday 5/20
Come join the trail ride happening on Sat. 5/20 starting at 9 am. We'll ride about 16-20 miles, depending on what we decide at the start of the ride.
The start location is the Dan Ryan Woods trailhead by picnic grove 15, near 83rd and Western (north side of 83rd St). Click here for map.
BAPA home tour this Sunday 5/21
BAPA's annual home tour is happening on Sunday 5/21 from noon to 5 pm.
Click here for more info and to buy tickets.
Monday, May 15, 2023
Metra grade crossing construction at 89th & Ashland
I was passing by 89th & Ashland yesterday and notice signs warning of a 10-day closing for construction.
Construction starts at 7 am on Wed. 5/17.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
Thursday, May 11, 2023
BAPA porch concert moved to 5/19
The BAPA porch concert originally scheduled for tomorrow night (5/12) is switched to 5/19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm due to rain in tomorrow's forecast. It's happening on the Longwood side of Ridge Historical Society.
Click here for more info, including food vendors.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Friday, May 5, 2023
non sequitur Friday
Thursday, May 4, 2023
95th St. farmers market
The 95th St. farmers market starts this Sunday 5/7, 8 am to 1 pm.
Looking forward to it.
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Save the date - Major Taylor Trail ride on 5/20
There's a trail ride happening on Sat. 5/20 starting at 9 am. We'll ride about 16-20 miles, depending on what we decide at the start of the ride.
The start location is the Dan Ryan Woods trailhead by picnic grove 15, near 83rd and Western (north side of 83rd St). Click here for map.
Save the date - Beverly home tour on 5/21
BAPA's annual home tour is happening on Sunday 5/21 from noon to 5 pm.
Click here for more info and to buy tickets.
Friday, April 28, 2023
Friday, April 21, 2023
non sequitur Friday
Here's one from early in her career.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Friends of the Major Taylor Trail clean-up for Earth Day - this Saturday
Come out on Saturday 4/22 from 9 am to noon to help us clean up the trail and get things in better shape for the season.
We're meeting on the trail at 111th St. (between Morgan and Aberdeen).
Use this QR code to sign up, or go to the Eventbrite link below.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Friday, April 7, 2023
non sequitur Friday
This is the father and grandfather of Chuchito Valdes playing together.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
save the date - Earth Day clean-up on the Major Taylor Trail
Save the date! Come out on Saturday 4/22 from 9 am to noon to help us clean up the trail and get things in better shape for the season.
We're meeting on the trail at 111th St. (between Morgan and Aberdeen).
Use this QR code to sign up, or go to the Eventbrite link below.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Garden exchange on 3/25
The garden exchange is happening on Sat. 3/25 from 11 am to 2 pm at Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 2017 W. 110th Pl.
It's a free event featuring workshops, free seeds, a tool exchange, nature-based art activities for children, music and snacks.
More into at morganparkpres.org/garden.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Whistler Woods bird watching walk on Sat. 3/18
Want to get out in nature with a group of folks and do some bird watching? Head down to Whistler Woods this Saturday 3/18 at 10 am. Sign up link and more info below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/major-taylor-trail-clean-up-day-2023-tickets-559520048527
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Friends of the Major Taylor Trail meeting on Mon. 3/20
Friends of the Major Taylor Trail are having an online meeting on Monday
3/20 at 7 pm. We're planning for spring and summer events.
Email maj.taylor.trail@gmail.com to get Zoom info for meeting.
Friday, March 10, 2023
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Monday, March 6, 2023
Afro Joe's is hiring - hiring fair on 3/13
They're having a hiring fair on Monday 3/13 from 1 AM - 3 PM.
Send your resume to awake@afrojoes.com to be given a time slot or you can walk in.
They are looking for custodians, kitchen staff and cashiers.
Friday, March 3, 2023
non sequitur Friday
The original:
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Friday, February 24, 2023
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Friday, February 17, 2023
non sequitur Friday
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
22nd police district council candidates forum
Are you interested in learning more about our 22nd district police council candidates before you vote?
Check out the candidate forum that's happening on 2/17 at Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Ave. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the forum runs from 7 to 8:30 pm.
There will also be a Zoom option. Go to the highlighted link for more information.
non sequitur holiday special edition
Friday, February 10, 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023
Friday, January 27, 2023
Monday, January 23, 2023
get to know Tim Noonan
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