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The Blue Island Chamber of Commerce, Blue Island Arts Alliance and Blue Island Public Library present Crafted Uptown, featuring local artists and crafters, music demonstrations and more on Saturday, July 24 from 12 to 4 p.m. across from the library at 2433 York St., Blue Island. There is free parking, but a $5 donation is suggested. 

If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, contact kmshimkos1@gmail.com. Due to the impact of the pandemic on the artist and crafting communities, vendor fees will be waived for this event. 

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With each stop as distinctive for its style, variety of plantings, and unique beauty, the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) presents a neighborhood filled with blooming beauty on the 2nd annual Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk, Sunday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date of July 18).

New this year is a raffle with two garden-inspired prizes each valued at over $500 and featuring garden décor, gifts, elements and tools, gift certificates from area shops and restaurants, and more. 

The Garden Walk begins with event check-in at the Edna White Community Garden, 1850 W. Monterey Ave., where people will walk among the beautiful plantings, observe butterflies and bees from the new observatory and pollinator garden, and visit with vendors and sponsors.

Featured gardens are located throughout the neighborhood. Whether you’re going home to a sunny or shady yard, a mature garden or a freshly dug flower bed, you’ll be inspired by the hard work, creative vision and delight shared by local gardeners. Experiences include music, tastings and garden décor, created to complement and enhance the feel of each garden.

Garden Walk tickets and raffle tickets can be purchased in advance at www.bapa.org and at the Edna White Garden on the day of the Garden Walk.

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On June 14, in honor of Flag Day, Evergreen Park American Legion Post #854 presented to Kosary Funeral Home, U.S. Flags representing each branch of the United States military.

These are the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corp., the United States Air Force, and the United States Coast Guard.

Receiving the flags for Kosary Funeral Home was Linda K. Kosary, Owner / Director and wife of the late Walter E. Kosary, and Elizabeth Kosary Graca, Director and daughter of Walter. This plan was put into action by Post #854 past Commander John Weinberger two years ago. Commander Weinberger followed the Post’s procedures to secure funding to purchase the flags, poles, and stands, which can be used at funerals and wakes of veterans.

In addition, this was to honor the decades of commitment to veterans by the late Walter E. Kosary, who proudly served during WWII, in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer, Third Class, Pharmacists Mate.

Kosary Funeral Home has served for decades as a final place of honor and tribute for U.S. Veterans, who called Evergreen Park, Chicago, surrounding suburbs and communities home.

The flags were presented in a ceremony performed by the Post #854 Color Guard, under the direction of present Commander Gary Brockman.

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After the very successful launch last fall, the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) is hosting its 2nd Annual Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk on Sunday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a rain date of July 18.

The Garden Walk will begin with check-in at the Edna White Community Garden, 1850 W. Monterey Ave., where people are welcome to walk among the beautiful plantings, observe butterflies and bees from the new observatory, and visit with vendors and sponsors.

Featured gardens are located throughout the neighborhood. Each stop is distinctive for its style, variety of plantings, and unique beauty. Whether you’re going home to a sunny or shady yard, a mature garden or a freshly dug flower bed, you’ll be inspired by the hard work, creative vision and delight shared by local gardeners.

In addition to touring some of the area’s most beautiful gardens, the event includes an array of garden experiences including beverage and food tastings from local restaurants and shops, unique garden décor, and entertainment. 

Garden Walk tickets are available in advance at www.bapa.org or on the day of the event. New this year is a raffle with garden focused prizes valued at more than $500. Tickets are $5 each and available online at www.bapa.org or at the Edna White Garden on the day of the Garden Walk.

For information, call 773-233-3100, visit www.bapa.org or email bapa@bapa.org.

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