OVER 100 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE NORTH BEVERLY NEIGHBORHOOD
The Beverly Improvement Association (BIA) is your local civic organization dedicated to the mission of maintaining and improving the quality of life for the residents of the North Beverly neighborhood in Chicago, IL. Thanks to your membership, the Beverly Improvement Association has been able to advance many aspects of life in our neighborhood, from police and fire service, to education and beautification for 100 years!
The BIA produces such annual events as the Beverly Fall Fest to promote a spirit of community in a fun social atmosphere, and Santa's Workshop, which is a fun day for neighborhood children to participate in making seasonal crafts and take a picture with Santa Claus. We also host regular activities like "See and Ski Beverly" held each winter and in recent years a nature/bird hike led by a local authority in the spring. We also actively participate in the City of Chicago's "Clean and Green" days, which give local residents the opportunity to work together to beautify our neighborhood. Please check out our calendar of events by clicking on the "Events" tab at the top of the page to see what we have planned for this year.
2010 WINTER SEASON
"SEE AND SKI BEVERLY HILLS"
January 1, 2010 - The Beverly Improvement Association in connection with Alderman Ginger Rugai and the Cook County Forest Preserve District invites you to enjoy skiing in the Dan Ryan’s Woods on Sunday afternoons in the Winter. Of course this will only be held when there is sufficient snow to ski about 4 inches on the ground. We have arranged to meet at 1 p.m. at Beverly Bike and Ski, 9121 S. Western Avenue. Paul Weise, the owner, will have hot chocolate ready to take the chill out of the air.
There is no charge for this event as you own the Woods and they are yours to use. The Woods are absolutely gorgeous in winter so even if you do not want to ski, come and walk the woods and see what a great treasure that we have in our own backyard. Then go back to Beverly Bike and Ski for a cup of hot chocolate. Encourage your friends to come. If you would like to cross country ski and have not, rent some skis and give it a try. You can rent cross-country skis, boots, and poles right in the neighborhood from Beverly Bike and Ski for $15 for the day and $25 for the weekend. They also have snowshoes available at the same prices.
If you want someone to show you how to cross country ski, call Paul at 773-238-5704 and he will call one of the regulars to make sure that you have someone to go with you. Neighbors, although not certified as instructors, will be able to show you how easy cross country skiing is. Remember if you can walk, you can cross country ski. Don’t spend the winter cooped up with cabin fever. Get out and enjoy yourself. Remember we will be meeting at 1 p.m. on Sundays in the winter at Beverly Bike and Ski if there is 4 inches of snow or more on the ground.
!!!!ATTENTION NORTH BEVERLY NEIGHBORS!!!!
On February 19, 2008, our zip code changed from 60620 to 60643.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
*MAIL IS NOW DELIVERED FROM MORGAN PARK STATION - 1805 WEST MONTERY AVENUE.
*PICK UP YOUR VACATION HOLDS, NOTICE-LEFT MAIL, AND OTHER SERVICES AT THIS LOCATION.
*MAIL WITH THE 60620 ZIP CODE WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOU UNTIL FEBRUARY 19, 2009.
*NOTIFY YOUR CORRESPONDENTS, INCLUDING UTILITIES, CREDIT CARDS, MAGAZINES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.
*CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE AGENT FOR A POSSIBLE SAVINGS ON YOUR HOMEOWNERS AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The 2009/2010 Membership Drive is open now! Please return the flyer you received in the mail or go to the Membership page.
President
Collins Fitzpatrick
Vice President
Ed Blough
Treasurer
Michael Alving
Secretary
Lynette Iannantuoni
Directors
Christopher Berghoff
Susan Bever
Benjamin Cox
Mary Doran
Neil Glynn
Jeff Holland
Eleanor Hollander
Frank Igleski
Mark Joslyn
Otto Kaiserauer
Lynn King
Jim McAloon
Brian McCann
Bruce Starks
THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S 2010 CLEAN AND GREEN PARTICIPANTS IN NORTH BEVERLY!
The City of Chicago sponsored a citywide "Clean and Green" that has become a priority event for the Beverly Improvement Association to participate in. Those who attended this year can attest to the incredible improvement the Dan Ryan Woods has made both aesthetically and environmentally.
With the encouraging progress the DRW has made it would be a shame if the North Beverly Community did not make an effort to venture into the woods to experience the various indigenous species of flora and fauna. It was just amazing to finally be able to see the sun hit the leaves of the wild onions on the woods floor.
**NEW**- On Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 7:30 am
The BIA Nature and Bird Watching
Hike in the Dan Ryan Woods
The walk will be led by a local plant and bird expert. Thanks to all of those who have supported this wonderful event in the past and helped to showcase this wonderful natural resource right here in our own backyard.
Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and a field guide, and meet in the Dan Ryan Woods parking lot near 89th and Western Avenue.
