Berwyn Magazine 2016 - Issue 1

Berwyn anniversary ISSUE!

February 2016 Issue 1

MAGAZINE

Charitable GIVING

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Member milestones

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Focus on Fitness

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BERWYN'S BEST Coffee

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Youth Crossroads receives philanthropic grant

celebrating in 2016

Classes to help you get fit in 2016

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A quarterly publication by the Berwyn Development Corporation 3322 S. Oak Park Ave. • Berwyn, IL 60402 708-788-8100 • berwyn.net

Estimado residente de Berwyn… nuestro boletín comunitario ya esta en Español Quédese en PAGE contacto con su comunidad Si quisiera recibir este boletín (GRATIS) en su idioma, por favor de llamar al BDC y preguntar por Gerardo Zavala al 708-788-8100 o sobre e-mail a: info@berwyn.net

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President

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in his own words

Bienvenidos, Ben Arrivata, Vitejte, Witaj!

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s another progressive year is upon us, Berwyn is positioned to continue its path for being a destination city of cultural diversity, economic growth, social awareness and civic pride.

As a public-private partnership with the City of Berwyn, it is the mission of the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) to enhance the strengths for each of these foundational pillars that define our nationally recognized community.

Organizationally speaking, 2016 will be a stellar year as the Why Berwyn? Integrated Marketing Campaign will be in full effect. Expect each of Berwyn’s four distinctive corridors to showcase their individual personalities while adding to the vibrancy of Berwyn as a whole. Six newly developed Membership Tiers will offer business owners the opportunity to select a marketing initiative that best aligns with their business expectations and projections. Networking and educational seminars will serve as vehicles whereby business owners can openly collaborate with one another. And finally, special events within each corridor such as Oktoberfest, Route 66 Car Show, Zombie Walk & Pub Crawl and the Taste Of Cermak Road will provide venues for Berwyn residents to embrace the social aspects of our City.

From a development perspective, significant growth and expansion is underway at the second phase of the highly successful Berwyn Gateway Plaza at Harlem Ave & Cermak Ave which will include new restaurants such as Noodles & Company and Blaze Fast Fired Pizza.

The completion of this development will bring 18,000 square feet of new retail to our local economy and is projected to create over

JOUSEF MONDRAGON President BDC Board of Directors $171,000 in local property taxes and over $95,000 in local sales tax along with varied employment opportunities for our residents.

Immediately across the street, Ross Dress For Less will open as the final piece of the multi-year redevelopment effort at Cermak Plaza.

Adding to the redevelopment initiatives, Home Run Inn Pizza will round out the last phase of the Superblock Redevelopment Project on the corner of Cermak Rd & Oak Park Ave. And lastly, The Depot District will be the backdrop for two new eateries, The Garage Smokehouse and Lavergne’s Tavern, formerly Garv Inn. Through the commitment and fortitude of our partnership with the City, Berwyn businesses and residents will continue to experience the benefits borne from ventures and territories unknown.

Notwithstanding, the dedication shown by The BDC Board & Staff will

continue to explore and execute innovative measures destined to showcase Berwyn as the pinnacle of progress and tradition. By no means do we rest on our laurels for which I ask of each of you to give of your time, talent or treasures. It is through your involvement that our city, the City of Berwyn, will reach new heights that garner individual gains and achieve collective successes.

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Berwyn MAGAZINE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

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he Board of Directors of the Berwyn Development Corporation recently established a Philanthropic Committee to coordinate charitable contributions to causes within the community.

The BDC committee will make awards to local not-forprofit public charities, giving Youth Crossroads Social Media Project priority to those efforts that positively impact economic vitality, provide services directly to beneficiaries, address root problems and serve disenfranchised groups.

Youth Crossroads was awarded a philanthropic grant to help fund their social media equipment, training and support for their Youth Social Media Project. To follow up on the project, follow Youth Crossroads on Facebook@YouthCrossroadsYLP.

PRESIDENT

Jousef Mondragon VICE PRESIDENT

John Aranza

VICE PRESIDENT

Scott Lennon TREASURER

Guy Hollis SECRETARY

Jennifer Mitchell EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Anthony Griffin

DIRECTORS Christine Tully Aranza Anthony Belcaster Tom Benson Tony Laureto Alba Lovero Brendan O’Connor Gilbert Peña Andy Sotiropoulos Scott Steiner Angela Tomassetti STAFF OFFICE MANAGER

Sande Brennan

DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER SERVICES

Amy M. Crowther

Berwyn headquartered not-for-profits can make application for 2016 funding throughout the year as needs arise with awards based upon available BDC funding. Complete eligibility requirements can be found in the application packet at: berwyn.net.

RECEPTIONIST

Christina Pennell ACCOUNTANT

Peggy Harrington URBAN PLANNER

Kurtis Pozsgay, AICP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Judy Saraceno-Swenson

PROJECT MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

REGULARS

FEATURES

02 President’s Column

04 Member Milestones

PROJECT MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS

06 Grand Openings

07 Fitness Classes to Try in 2016

BUSINESS OUTREACH COORDINATOR

06 New Members

10 Ashby Award Winner

08 “Hot Deals” Coupons

12 Depot District Mini-Golf Pub Crawl

09 “Hot Deals” Coupons

12 Ross Dress for Less

11 “Hot Deals” Coupons

13 Berwyn’s Best Coffee

14 Partners in the Community

Mark McGuire Paula Svora

Gerardo Zavala

Want to learn more about the City of Berwyn’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive, microloans, commercial loans or looking for properties that are for lease or sale?

Visit Berwyn.net and click on “Economic Development” for information on the programs that can assist your existing or new business.

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Member

Anniversaries

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celebrating in 2016

BDC Trustee Spotlight!

Morning Noon Night Plumbing & Sewer

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10 years

8557 44th Street, Lyons A full-service 24-hour plumbing & sewer service company serving Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs.

Always open never clogged!

Visit: thyplumber.com

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2. Sokol Tabor Gymnastics 150 years 1602 S Clarence Ave A non-profit community organization promoting fitness, fun and family values, offering training in gymnastics and other athletics along with social activities for tots through seniors.

3. Arcade Jewelers - 40 years 51 E Burlington St Full service jewelry shop that specializes in fine, costume and designer estate jewelry.

4. North Berwyn Park Dist.

40 years 1619 S Wesley Ave Provides recreational benefits to the community in the form of environmental preservation, individual enhancements, strengthening of community ties and economic growth.

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5 5. Peggy Rose Academy of Dance & Acrobatics - 40 years 6829 W Stanley Ave Offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Latin Dancing, Acrobatics, Mexican Folkloric, Guitar, Drums, Voice and Piano.

6. Buona Catering - 35 years 6833 W Roosevelt Road Offers delicious Italian Beef and a variety of sandwiches at 14 Chicagoland restaurants. They also provide express or full-service catering.

7. Community Support Services 35 years 9021 Ogden Avenue A private, not-for-profit service agency that initiates, provides and promotes services for people with developmental disabilities and their families within their communities.

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8. Richard Kocurek, Attorney at Law - 35 years 3306 S Grove Ave Provides legal services concentrating in real estate transactions, estate planning, wills, probates and elder law.

9. Anthony’s Pizza - 30 years 6237 W Cermak Rd A family owned and operated pizzeria that believes authentic ingredients are the key to any Italian dish. Open 7 days a week!

10. John P. Bensfield, CPA / Bloom Associates, Inc. - 30 years 6912 W Cermak Rd Provides accounting, tax preparation and consulting services for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts.

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11. Lalo’s Restaurant - 25 years 3011 S Harlem Ave A full service, causal Mexican restaurant specializing in authentic Mexican fare with a vast tequila and margarita menu.

12. Ron’s R & B Auto Body & Kustoms 25 years 6606 W Ogden Ave An insurance approved repair shop for most major insurance companies (direct repair).

13. Music by Lise - 15 years 1433 S Grove Ave Your one stop shopping experience for live music representing five different high quality live bands for your special event. (Classical, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Salsa and Top 40).

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14. La Notte Cafe Ristorante Italiano 10 years 6822 W Windsor Ave Giovanni’s dishes are made to order, satisfying the customers needs as well as making fresh delectable dishes offering a contemporary twist to old favorites of authentic Italian cuisine.

15. Lynx Real Estate Services LLC Joanne & Vince Zaworski - 10 years 2408 S East Ave Experienced Real Estate Brokers with over 25 years of dedicated service to the buyers and sellers in the Berwyn area.

16. Multicare Health Center – Dr. Ted 10 years 3842-44 S Harlem Ave Offers a unique approach in promoting pain relief. Board Certified Physicians are skilled with chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy, work, auto & sport injuries and weight loss program.

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17. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Michael Ridge - 10 years 500 W Madison St, Ste 4000, Chicago Assisting pre-retirees prepare for retirement and retirees preserve their standard of living through asset management strategies developed to protect their nest eggs.

18. RE/MAX - Luis Ortiz - 10 years 6420 W Cermak Road A dedicated and committed broker who consistently goes above and beyond for his clients. In 2015, Luis was named as a Top 1% Producer.

19. World’s Largest Laundromat 10 years (since re-opening after fire) 6240-46 W Cermak Road The flagship store of the laundromat industry, setting new precedents in service, quality, technology, innovation and philanthropy.

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Grand Openings Be among the first to know about business openings by following us on Facebook @WhyBerwyn.

6227 W 26TH ST

6721 W 26TH STREET

TORRES FRESH MARKET

SONNY’S SLOTS AND CAFE

A one-stop-shop offering fresh produce, meats, seafood and baked items as well as dry goods. Also check out their in-house ice cream shop and taqueria.

Provides an unparalleled gaming environment offering the latest in video slot machine gaming.

Welcome New Members NOVEMBER 2015 - JANUARY 2016

ARCADE JEWELERS 51 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 708.442.8110 arcadejewelers.net Jewelry, Sales & Service

LAVERGNE’S TAVERN 6546 W Windsor Ave Berwyn, IL 60402 630.942.0940 lavergnes.com Bar & Restaurant

STUDIO ARQ LLC 329 W 18th St, Ste 904A Chicago, IL 60616 312.846.6415 studioarq.com Architect

BERWYN TOWNSHIP 708 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD PO Box 497 Berwyn, IL 60402 708.336.9790 berwyn-mental-health-board.com Organizations-Government/Municipal

RE/MAX PARTNERS/ LUIS ORTIZ 6420 W Cermak Rd Berwyn, IL 60402 708.387.3147 theluisortizteam.com Real Estate Broker

THE GARAGE SMOKEHOUSE & BAR 3202 S Grove Ave Berwyn, IL 60402 708.956.7274 FB@ TheGarageBerwyn Restaurant & Bar

CHICAGOLAND MOVES/ PATTI MCGUINNESS 7640 Wilcox St, #2 Forest Park, IL 60130 708.917.7482 chicagolandmoves.com Real Estate Broker FOREST PARK ORTHODONTICS 1129 S Harlem Ave Forest Park, IL 60130 708.366.7846 forestparkorthodontics.com Orthodontics HOME RUN INN PIZZA 6817 W Cermak Rd Berwyn, IL 60402 homeruninnpizza.com Restaurant PAGE

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RODAN + FIELDS/ NONA CHAPMAN 708.912.6973 nonachapman.myrandf.com Beauty Supplies ROY STROM REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE, INC. 1201 Greenwood Ave Maywood, IL 60153 708.344.5000 roystrom.com Waste Removal & Recycling Services SONNY’S SLOTS AND CAFE 6721 W 26th St Berwyn, IL 60402 773.842.0070 sonnysslots.com Gaming Lounge

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MORNING NOON NIGHT PLUMBING & SEWER This full-service 24-hour plumbing & sewer company serves residential, commercial and industrial clients in Chicago and the suburbs.

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9 Fitness Classes to Try in 2016 Hop into one of these nine classes for a new take on breaking a sweat and getting fit in the new year.

AHIMSA YOGA STUDIO 3120 S Oak Park Ave, 708.476.6109 ahimsaoakparkyoga.com Try it: Vinyasa Flow Vinyasa Flow classes link breath and movement to help strengthen the entire body, as well as lengthen tight muscles. Classes are non-competitive and students of any ability or experience are welcome.

See our coupon on page 8!

BOUNCE SPORTSPLEX 3310 Grove Ave, 630.430.0717 bouncesportsplex.com Try it: Private instruction sessions Bounce Sports is transforming youth sports, wellness and fitness with innovative programs.

Bounce offers high quality training, camps, leagues, fitness classes and private lessons for youth and adults in many sports including soccer, baseball and softball, lacrosse, basketball and fitness.

FIT CLUB 6936 Windsor Ave, 312.646.9797 fitclubdepot.com Try it: Fit for Living This unique small group training program focuses on functional movement, balance and strength training. Whether new to exercise, returning from an injury or simply seeking low to no impact exercises, this intelligently sequenced workout provides a challenge for all participants. Want to try it out risk-free?

Reserve a free trial at fitclubdepot.com.

PAV YMCA 2947 S Oak Park Ave, 708.749.0606 x 320 pavymca.org Try it: PAV Running Club and Clinic Get ready for the 2016 Chicago running season and sign up for this 12-week program designed to prepare the novice through advanced for organized races. Every session includes running form, conditioning exercises and drills to increase your performance and avoid injury. Runs will vary in distance, tempo, speed and recovery. Track your progress with a weekly training schedule!

See our coupon on page 8!

MOMENTUM 6508 W 34th St, 815.343.8212 findingyourmomentum.com Try it: Postural Assessment Offers small group fitness classes, personal training and nutritional coaching. Each member begins with a postural assessment so they know how to tailor your workouts. They offer 15 classes per week and a weekly healthy food exchange for $75/month. There is no limit to how many classes you can attend. Personal training and health coaching rates vary based on level of commitment. Trainers are certified

by Nationally Accredited programs.

WOMEN’S WORKOUT WORLD 6342 W Cermak Rd, 708.788.0010 w3body.com Try it: Group Functional Training

See our coupon on page 9!

Offering everything from personal training, fitness assessments and their most popular class, Zumba, W3 gives you the push needed to enhance your lifestyle. Group Functional Training is a more affordable way to get the focused attention delivered by a personal trainer in a small group setting. Come kick, punch and scream out your frustrations today!

NORTH BERWYN PARK DISTRICT 1619 S Wesley Ave, 708.749.4900 nbpd4fun.org

PULSE DANCE STUDIO 6800 W Cermak Rd, 708.317.5233 pulsedancestudioberwyn.com

SOKOL TABOR 1602 S Clarence Ave, 708.788.7977 sokoltabor.org

Try it: Cardio Box

Try it: Adult Hip Hop Fitness

Try it: Ballroom Dancing

Come float like a feather and sting like a bee!

This Dynamic class incorporates traditional boxing skills, kickboxing techniques and circuit training to produce a powerful workout that enhances cardiovascular fitness, agility and upper-body strength.

This high quality professional dance studio offers a variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. Dancing is the perfect way to stay fit and have fun! Due to overwhelming demand, Pulse is adding a new Adult Hip Hop Fitness class! Professional instructors combine their passion and professionalism to teach the classes in a fun way you will love. For details call Angie Willis at 708.785.7362.

Learn to Dance! Learn east coast swing & cha cha. Classes are held Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm until March 16. $7 daily drop in fee per person. For more information, contact Hallie Soulides at 630.781.3666 or Hsoulides713@gmail.com.

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Benny’s Pizza bennyspizzaberwyn.com 6806 W. 26th St., Berwyn 708.749.1771

PAV YMCA pavymca.org 2947 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn 708.749.0606 ext 320

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Voted “Berwyn’s Best” Top 5 Pizzerias in 2015!

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A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Pest Service, Inc. awesomepestservices.com 3118 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn 708.484.6126

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James & Williams Jewelers jwjewelers.com 7020 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn 708.788.9200

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live stand-up comedy Wednesday & Saturday

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Big Guys Sausage Stand Honored for Business Excellence Big Guys Sausage Stand was recognized with the George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence at the Berwyn Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting on January 13, 2016.

Big Guys Sausage Stand, 7021 W Roosevelt Road (bigguyssausage.com), was recognized with the George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence at the Berwyn Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting on January 13, 2016. Owned by Brendan O’Connor, Big Guys Sausage Stand serves up the finest in Blue Collar Gourmet including homemade sausages, hand ground burgers, daily specials, soup and more.

Pictured: Owner Brendan O’Connor at Big Guys Sausage Stand.

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Big Guys Sausage Stand puts a modern spin on the classic Chicago-style hot dog stand by offering a diverse menu that uses classic but high quality toppings. Charbroiled sausages are stuffed with thoughtful ingredients that range in composition from pork to buffalo chicken to crawfish and beyond. The menu also includes a mix of pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs and sides like fresh-cut fries and bacon-beer-cheese soup, as well as daily specials and elaborate seasonal catering packages.

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STOP BY FOR A FREE RAND MCNALLY ROAD ATLAS Agent Jim Finnerty Serving Berwyn since 1989

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Depot District Mini-Golf Pub Crawl Save the Date for the 12th Annual Depot District Mini-Golf Pub Crawl on Saturday, April 23 from Noon to 6:00 PM. This event takes a spirited crowd along a mini-golf tournament staged at the Depot District’s repertoire of taverns and restaurants. Each venue has a handmade mini-golf putting green to challenge even the most athletic four-somes. Free trolley will be available.

Grab your putter and your 3 favorite friends to contend for prizes for lowest – and highest – scores! After the golfing concludes, participants can enjoy an after-party with music, food, drawings, and more!

Registration is now open at WhyBerwyn.com.

Ross Dress for Less Ross Dress for Less, the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States, is expected to open their new location at Cermak Plaza on Saturday, March 5.

The $6M third and final phase of the Cermak Plaza redevelopment project negotiated between the BDC, City and Cermak Plaza Associates LLC will be completed with the opening of this store. Ross will occupy 27,000 sq. ft. of new inline retail space added to the far east side of the center.

The national retailer is about more – more stores, more brands and more fashions for the family and home at 2060% off department store prices every day. Visitors to Ross will be able to browse offerings of first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions.

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34th Street Dental Care 708.484.6576 www.34thstreetdentalcare.com Free Orthodontic Consultation Free Exam and Xrays for new patients

Berwyn's Best Coffee Berwyn’s Best competition began in January and was fixed on finding the best local Specialty Coffee. The Top 5 were chosen and a winner was crowned!

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6510 W OGDEN AVE

6241 W CERMAK RD

6731 W ROOSEVELT RD

The Café Nutella is a cafe latte with a healthy scoop of Nutella hazelnut spread steamed into the milk. The drink is built around fresh roasted La Capannina espresso shots for a masterful blend of Arabica and Robusto coffees that encompass the essence of Italy.

The Café Con Leche (coffee with milk) is known throughout Latin America. It starts with a Café Bustello dark roast espresso shot, mixed with steamed milk for a smooth and velvety texture and sweetened to preference.

The Classic Latte has two shots of Bridgeport Coffee signature Hardscrabble blend, which is a full-bodied Vienna roast with dark chocolate and a hint of spice. The drink is mixed with steamed milk and poured slowly to create a creamy texture.

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6836 W WINDSOR AVE

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6818 W 34TH ST

HAPPY BUDDHA CAFE

MISSION HOUSE CAFE

The Café de Olla is a sweet and savory Mexican coffee that is an earthy mixture of freshly roasted Montes de Oro coffee, cinnamon, aniseed and piloncillo, an unrefined brown sugar.

The Café Latte is a hand crafted latte made from the I Have A Bean espresso blend and steamed milk. No sweeteners are needed as the fruity notes of the Northern Italian style espresso blends with the natural sweetness of steamed milk.

CAFÉ NUTELLA! Avito Caffe walked home the winner with its Café Nutella! Vito Brancato reacted to the award, “After 14 years of serving up Italian “caffe” at 6510 Ogden, it’s an honor to be voted Berwyn’s best coffee shop. I share this honor with the cast of loyal characters (oops, I mean customers) that inspire my filmmaking.

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BER WY N ER ET T AB FOR 9th Annual Wellness Fair Thursday, March 10, 5pm-8pm Heritage Middle School & Emerson gym Topics include health, wellness and family activities. Presented by Berwyn Park Dist. & South Berwyn School Dist. 100 berwynparks.org | bsd100.org

Yasmina’s Necklace 16th Street Theater January 21 – February 27 Abdul Samee’s father is Iraqi, his mother is Puerto Rican. Longing to shed his cultural identity he changes his name to Sam. But when he meets Yasmina, he begins to learn that a tree without roots cannot stand for long. 16thstreettheater.org

Young Artists Needed!

Berwyn Public Library, 2701 Harlem Ave Looking for young volunteer artists to design & paint the many frames that make up the walls in the library’s Teen Room. Contact: teenservices@ berwynlibrary.org or 708.749.6302

Paint and Pour Art Session February 13; 5:00-8:00 pm Hett Park, 6300 W. 19th Street, Ages 21+ Mix in some friends and a little bit of music for an extraordinary night out! $40/$50 per class or PAGE $70/$90 per class per couple nbpd4fun.org

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Partners in our community EDUCATION bn98.org BERWYN NORTH SCHOOL DIST. 98 This year represents the second year of work towards our Five Year Long Range Plan. We are well under way to accomplishing some major goals. The achievement gap between the district and the state is closing and our students are meeting the expectations that have been set before them. Our Dual Language Committee has been working for over a year researching various models. There are many models and many hybrids of those models. We have selected what we feel will be the best model that will meet the needs of the Dist. 98 community. Our Language Academy program will be implemented at the pre-school and kindergarten levels for the 2016-2017 school year. For more information please join us Feb 25 at our next Community Conversations at Lincoln Middle School 6432 W 16th Street from 4-5pm in English and from 5-6pm in Español. bsd100.org BERWYN SCHOOL DIST. 100 School District 100 is excited to be hosting Students Involved in Technology (SIT) on Feb 20. This is the premier student led technology conference in the State of Illinois and we are proud to be one of the seven districts in the state chosen to participate. Adults can only volunteer in this all student led conference, giving role reversal a new meaning.

Former Superintendent Stan Fields, School Board President Bob Pauly and Interim Superintendent Mary Havis continue to fight for fair funding for all schools in Illinois. They provided testimony to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Budget committee on Nov 20 urging them to revamp the funding formula used throughout the State of Illinois. Funding in communities such as ours is $11,000 less per child than more affluent communities. The formula is unfair for all Berwyn and Cicero children. Contact your representatives for a fair formula. http://fundingilfuture.org/ morton201.org MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL School Dist. 201 is one of 425 school districts in the U.S. and Canada honored by the College Board, the Advanced Placement governing body, with placement on the 6th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for increasing access to AP course work while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students scoring high enough on the AP Exam to earn college credit. Reaching these goals indicates that we are successfully identifying motivated and academically prepared students who are ready for college. To be included on the Honor Roll, Morton had to increase the number of students participating in AP while also increasing or maintaining the number of students scoring

high enough on the AP Exam to earn college credit. We’re very proud of the results. In the last few years we have increased the number of students attending some of the most prestigious universities in the country including Harvard, Oberlin and Northwestern. Although still early in the year, a number of Morton West students have already accepted full ride offers to some of the best universities in the country including the University of Chicago and the engineering program at Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut. #MortonPride morton.edu MORTON COLLEGE The Morton College community is excited to expand possibilities in our highly anticipated 15,778 sq. ft., two-story addition opening in Fall 2016.

The new building’s plans include cutting edge technology in 10 high tech classrooms for our Adult Education, Career and Technical programs and general education courses, as well as a student lounge and Teaching and Learning Center.

Students will thrive in new creative and dynamic learning spaces. Morton College strives to be environmentally friendly through LEED certification for the addition.

PARKS nbpd4fun.org NORTH BERWYN PARK DISTRICT There are plenty of things to do year-round at the North Berwyn Park District for the whole family. Upcoming special events include a Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Bash (March 5), Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Eggstravaganza and our Annual Easter Parade (March 26) and Think Green (April 23). We offer programs for children, adults and seniors such as theater, sports, art, dance, fitness and martial arts. Looking for a night out with a couple of friends? Our Instructors pride themselves in teaching their students skills that promote teamwork, character, and selfconfidence. Follow us on Facebook or pick up a Seasonal Brochure.

HEALTH toi.org/berwyntownship TOWNSHIP OF BERWYN PUBLIC HEALTH DIST. The Berwyn Township and Public Health District have set up a mini lecture series that Berwyn residents can attend to learn about their health. Talks will be given by a medical professional at the Health District building located at 6600 W 26th Street from 10am to 11:30am. The following Wednesdays include: March 2 for diabetes, March 30 for blood pressure & cholesterol, and April 27 for osteoporosis. Due to space limitation, reservations are encouraged to be made prior to the lecture. For more information, or to reserve seating, please call 708.788.6600.

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