BDC Newsletter - Issue 2

Berwyn spring/summer ISSUE! May 2014 Issue 2

MAGAZINE

27 coupons

check out hot deals

shop local businesses!

new event!

Farmers’

MARKET Come out and enjoy a day at the market!

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2014

events guide Family-friendly fun around Berwyn!

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

CINCO DE MAYO

Come out for a taste of the best of Cermak Road on Monday, May 5 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

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new event!

Berwyn

BREW FEST Save the date for Saturday, June 21!

Pg 13 Estimado residente de Berwyn… nuestro boletín comunitario ya esta en Español Quédese en 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

The

in his own words

Hello Berwyn!

MAL MONTOYA, BDC PRESIDENT VP, Business & Community Development AztecAmerica Bank

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fter a long and cold winter, I’m excited to say that the Berwyn Development Corporation is ready to make the most of the season ahead. I’m very proud of the many dedicated business leaders and residents working hard behind the scenes to make this the best year ever. As you may know, the BDC has two primary functions: economic development and chamber services. The former focuses its efforts on attracting new businesses to Berwyn, such as baseball Hall-ofFamer Frank Thomas’ new restaurant and brew pub, the Big Hurt Brew House, opening later this summer on the corner of Cermak and Oak Park Avenue. To further assist the economic development of Berwyn’s growing business community, several BDC commissions, led by BDC Board members, meet monthly to review a broad scope of items, including TIF and Commercial Loan applications. In recent years, Berwyn has enjoyed tremendous economic growth in all of its major corridors and this year, by all accounts, will be no different.

The other primary function of the BDC falls within our Chamber Services division, which welcomes two new commissions that will draw a focus to Roosevelt and Cermak Roads’ vibrant

contributions to all who live and work in Berwyn. Recently, the Roosevelt Road Special Events Commission successfully hosted its inaugural “Green Mile” event during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. On May 5, Cermak Road will serve as a backdrop for our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, a family-friendly block party celebrating Berwyn’s vibrant Mexican community. Bring the family and enjoy our local restaurants and businesses along with mariachi, folkloric dancers and DJ to entertain guests.

June welcomes the beginning of the Berwyn Township Farmers’ Market at Lesak Park. Later that month on June 21, the BDC will host the inaugural Berwyn Brew Fest. The event will feature beer from microbrewers from throughout the Midwest to raise funds to benefit the “The Moving Wall.” The Moving Wall, a replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will come to Proksa Park from August 7 through August 11, 2014.

Here’s to making this the best year ever!

Please Support our Sponsors Corporate Benefactors

Corporate Sponsors

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Corporate Patrons

Tatia Beckwith, Broker

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MG Computer

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Join us in celebrating Mexican culture at the inaugural Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Just steps away from home, Cermak Road will come alive with live entertainment and fun for the entire family against the backdrop of Berwyn’s Main Street.

Berwyn MAGAZINE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS PRESIDENT

Mal Montoya

The event will take place on Monday, May 5 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on the south side of Cermak Road between East and Scoville Avenues.

VICE PRESIDENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

John Aranza

VICE PRESIDENT, CHAMBER SERVICES

Jousef Mondragon TREASURER

Come out for a taste of the best of Cermak Road!

Enjoy face painting, mariachi and folkloric dancers from Pulse Dance Studio and the Peggy Rose Academy of Dance & Acrobatics. The event will feature food and cocktails from La Lupita Restaurant and Tapas Quezada and novelties from Vesecky’s Bakery, Pierre’s Bakery and Old Fashioned Candies.

Paleteria La Michoacana Tradicional will give-away 100 free paleta ice pops to the first 100 people who say “Buy Berwyn!” Attendees will have the opportunity to win one of the event’s drawings for a Mother’s Day bouquet from V & A Flowers & Gifts and a prom dress from Revive Boutique. The event will also include exhibitors from Box 0101, Del Real Tax Group, Go Travel Inc., Realty of Chicago, Tinnirello Chiropractic & Family Wellness Clinic and Women’s Workout World. Admission is FREE!

Guy Hollis SECRETARY

Dorothy Chiero EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Anthony Griffin

DIRECTORS Christine Tully Aranza Christopher Bell Tom Benson Alan Comella Maribel Del Real Jon Fey Jeff Janda Peggy Rose Kwiatek Alba Lovero Beverly Pastorek Scott Steiner STAFF OFFICE MANAGER

Sande Brennan

DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER SERVICES

Amy M. Crowther

Attendees can pick up a FREE coupon book valued at over $150 with discounts to many of Cermak’s businesses. For more details about the event, call 708-788-8100 or visit WhyBerwyn.com.

RECEPTIONIST

Christina Pennell ACCOUNTANT

Peggy Harrington URBAN PLANNER

Kurtis Pozsgay, AICP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Judy Saraceno-Swenson

REGULARS

FEATURES

PROJECT MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Mark McGuire

02 President’s Column

03 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

06 New Members

04 2014 Events Calendar

Paula Svora

07 Five minutes can win you $100!

Gerardo Zavala

06 Grand Opening 08 “Hot Deals” Coupons 14 Partners in the Community 12 TIF Project Update 15 Local Gems

10 Farmers’ Market 13 Berwyn Brew Fest 13 SCORE Counseling

PROJECT MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Want to learn more about the City of Berwyn’s TIF incentive 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.

Learn about available programs including Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the Commercial Loan PAGE Program. Browse the Property Search for opportunities.

Gather information on Berwyn’s business corridors, demographics and urban planning initiatives.

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Bungalow Appreciation Week – 1st week in May

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta – Monday, May 5, 5:30pm-8:00pm

Your guide to BERWYN EVENTS E vent information can be obtained at WhyBerwyn.com under Featured Events.

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1. Bungalow Appreciation Week.

Display your vehicle at no cost at

Celebrate Bungalow Appreciation

Windsor & Grove Aves.

Week and support the City of Homes’

Deck the Depot – December 13, 5pm-9pm

efforts to create a Bungalow National

4. Clean Sweep Garage Sale. Wrap up

Historic District in Berwyn. This event

your spring cleaning and join us for our

will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2:00-

annual community garage sale in the

5:00 PM at one of Berwyn’s Local

Municipal Parking Facility at 3320 S. Grove

Historic Landmarks and one of its most

Ave. Five floors of deals await! The event

recognizable homes, the Dvorak house at

will also offer free electronic recycling.

6945 W. Riverside Drive. For tickets go to: 5. Berwyn Brew Fest. Sample over 80

www.cityofhomes.org.

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2. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Come out

and music at Proksa Park at 3001 S.

for a taste of the best of Cermak Road!

Wisconsin Avenue. Net proceeds of event

Attendees can pick up a FREE coupon

to benefit the Moving Wall Initiative. Buy

book with discounts to many of

your tickets at berwynbrewfest.com!

Cermak’s businesses. See page 3.

6. Music in the Street. Experience

Light the Veltway – December 6, 4pm-10pm

3. Berwyn Cruise Nites. Enjoy the

a Sunday Funday in Berwyn’s Depot

summer evenings in Berwyn’s Depot

District with live local bands, food and

District while taking in a stroll through a

vendors. Located on Grove Avenue,

combination of car show and nightlife.

between Stanley Ave and 32nd Street.

Oktoberfest – Sept. 20 & 21 10

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SCHADEMANN STUDIOS OF BERWYN

Zombie Walk & Pub Crawl – October 25, 4:30pm-8:30pm

Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour – September 29, Noon-5pm

Clean Sweep Garage Sale Saturday, June 7, 8am-3pm

Berwyn Cruise Nites – June 3 & 17/ July 1 & 15/ August 6 & 20, 6pm-9pm

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BERWYN BREW FEST

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INAUGURAL June 21, 2014

7. Moving Wall. Local Berwyn community

10. Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour.

agencies and area veterans will join

The Berwyn Historical Society will

together to bring “The Moving Wall” to

hold the 8th annual tour, “Bungalows

Proksa Park. The Moving Wall is a replica of

and More.” Berwyn boasts one of the

the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

largest concentrations of Chicago-style

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Berwyn Brew Fest – June 21, 1pm-5pm

bungalows in the nation. The 2014 tour 8. Berwyn Route 66 Car Show.

will showcase a range of bungalows and

Showcase your classic, muscle or

other vintage homes.

specialty car, motorcycle or truck or attend as a spectator to discover the

11. Zombie Walk & Pub Crawl. Dress in

great automotive heritage of Berwyn’s

your un-dead best and head to Roosevelt

Historic Route 66. Event takes place on

Road for the fifth annual Zombie Walk &

Ogden Ave beginning at Oak Park Ave.

Pub Crawl. The event will feature zombie

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar hosts a pre-show

make-up and after-party designed to rival

cook-out on Friday, September 5.

even your fondest memories of Thriller.

9. Berwyn’s Oktoberfest. Join us at

12. Light the Veltway. Roosevelt Road will

Berwyn’s biggest party of the year. The

light the way to the holiday season with

event boasts an international food court,

merriment including live music, food and

live music headlined by 16 Candles and 7th

libations. Berwyn’s entertainment row will

Heaven, carnival, family pavilion, crafters

offer festivities for the whole family.

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Music in the Street – July 20, Noon-7pm

and vendors. And let’s not forget the Beer Garden! Event takes place in the Depot

13. Deck the Depot. Enjoy holiday

District at Windsor & Stanley Aves.

refreshments and activities such as pictures with Santa, horse-drawn sleigh rides, heated trolley rides, live reindeer and a petting zoo. The Depot District transforms into a winter wonderland!

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The Moving Wall – August 7-11

Oktoberfest – September 19, 6pm-11pm September 20, Noon-11pm

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Berwyn Route 66 Car Show – September 5, 7pm-10pm (pre-show party) September 6, 7am-4pm

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Grand Opening NINE-30-TEN SPORTS LOUNGE 6710 1/2 W. Cermak Road Visit: Facebook @Nine30ten Sports Lounge 708.317.5568

Welcome New Members FEBRUARY 2014 - APRIL 2014

ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO. Christian Andalcio 6243 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.393.6133 allstate.com/andalcio Insurance

GERACI LAW L.L.C. Frank Hernandez 6537 1/2 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.656.0036 infotapes.com Bankruptcy & Injury Law

AVON AND MORE Maria Valdez 6915 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.484.9907 Beauty Supplies

JELLY-JAM PANCAKE HOUSE Jorge Jimenez 6300 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.484.9840 Restaurant

ANTHONY J. BELCASTER

MCDONALD’S STORE #2546 Graciela Lopez 6401 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.749.3002 Restaurant

Resident BIG TEASE HAIR SALON Katie Cowell 3118 S. Oak Park Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 708.749.3300 Hair Salon BOX 0101 INC. Guadalupe Garcia 6337 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.223.2384 box0101.com Computer Sales/Repairs CAFE LATINO Dario Solano 6241 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.788.7602 cafelatinoberwyn.com Restaurant

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NINE-30-TEN SPORTS LOUNGE Errnan Melero 6710 1/2 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.317.5568 Bar & Lounge OLD FASHIONED CANDIES Lynn White 6210 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.788.6669 oldfashionedcandiesinc.com Candy Store

Full business listing @ WhyBerwyn.com

PALETERIA LA MICHOACANA TRADICÍONAL Enrique Diaz 6533 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.637.4075 lamichoacanatradicional.com Ice Cream Parlor

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Tatia Beckwith 219 W. Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, IL 60525 815.970.4378 tatiabeckwith.com Real Estate Broker

DR. BRUCE RACHUM, DC, PC Dr. Bruce Rachum 6430 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.749.0100 drbrucerachum.com Chiropractic & Acupuncture

V&A FLOWERS & GIFTS Maria Miranda 6531 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.749.3333 vandaflowersandgifts.com Florist

REALTY OF CHICAGO Eddie Garcia 6619 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.768.7412 realtyofchicago.com Real Estate Broker

VALLE’S PRODUCE Jesus Valle 6323 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.749.5090 Food Store

ROSSY’S NOVELTIES & MORE Rossy Moutemayor 6615 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.484.7070 Apparel & Accessories SOMETHING SPECIAL BEAUTY SALON Dolores Robledo 6529 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708.788.2775 Hair & Nail Salon

VS PRINTING SERVICES LLC Vytas Sulaitis 1218 Ostrander Avenue LaGrange Park, IL 60526 708.655.4774 Printing Services WONDER WORKS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN OAK PARK Mary Bodlak 6445 W North Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708.383.48154 wonder-works.org Children’s Museum

Five minutes can win you $100!

In 2010, the BDC launched the Buy Berwyn campaign aimed at supporting locally owned, independent businesses — the backbone of Berwyn’s economy.

Buy Berwyn

to shop, or opening your internet browser?

In order to keep Berwyn vibrant and growing, we’d like to get your feedback on your local Berwyn favorites by taking our online survey.

This network of locally owned businesses not only creates jobs and self-employment opportunities but also employs the very people that continue to spend their money in our local economy. What’s more, these same businesses are also more generous in their support of our local events, charities, community organizations and fellow business owners.

COMPRE EN BERWYN

By taking the survey, you can enter into a drawing for $100 to your favorite independent Berwyn business of choice.

Enter to Win $100!

What better reason to identify your favorite Berwyn businesses and visit them regularly before hitting a big box store, leaving town

Go to: http://conta.cc/1ewzsLP

www.classiccinemas.com

NORTH RIVERSIDE MALL THEATRE

7501 W. Cermak Rd.  Just west of Harlem Ave. North Riverside  708.442.9203 May 2 May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 30 June 13 June 13

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Neighbors Godzilla 3D X-Men: Days of Future Past Maleficent A Million Ways to Die in the West 22 Jump Street How to Train Your Dragon 2

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June 11 thru August 6

Doors open at 9AM • Shows at 10AM Entertainment Before the Shows!

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Buy Berwyn Shop our local businesses

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FREE EXAM AND X-RAYS

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www.34thstreetdentalcare.com 6411 W. 34th St., Berwyn 708.484.6576 *Free exam and x-rays for all new patients when you bring in this coupon.

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$10.00 OFF any service call

Water Heaters

www.sullivans-plumbing.com 7018 W. 16th St., Berwyn 708.795.0700 Coupon expires 7/31/2014

Sullivan’s Air Conditioners

Plumbing & Heating Inc.

10% OFF all catering*

www.bigguyssausage.com 7021 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn 708.317.5213

Great packages for graduations & first communions!

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Violet Flower Shop and Garden Center

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3206 Grove Ave., Berwyn 708.484.6126 Coupon expires 7/31/2014 *OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE: Rodents, Spiders, Flies, Bees, Roaches Bed Bugs, Wasps, etc.

ve coupons!

To advertise, please contact: Gerardo Zavala Telephone: 708.788.8100 Email: GerardoZ@berwyn.net

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Party & Equipment for Work and Play

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purchase of $30 or more

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Gift Cards Available!

20% OFF

$5 OFF

1st time service or retail purchase

any purchase of $25*

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www.paisanspizza.com 6226 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn 708.484.5325

revisiting clients www.classictouchhairdesigners.com 3214 S. Grove Ave., Berwyn 708.749.3292

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Not to be used with any other offer.

One coupon per client.

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More coupons on page 11!

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Berwyn Township Farmers’ Market come out and enjoy a day at the market!

The Berwyn Township and Public Health District is thrilled to announce its series of Farmers’ Markets.

These events will take place outside at Lesak Park located at 6600 West 26th Street on the first Sunday of each month, starting June 1 and ending October 5, 2014.

The Farmers’ Market will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and feature a market stocked with local sources of produce, specialty foods, and Berwyn-made crafts. In addition to the market, each month will boast an impressive array of family entertainment, kids’ activities, and promotion of community sponsored events and programs designed to encourage healthy eating and active lifestyles.

Schedule Sunday, June 1, 2014 Fitness Focus with Yoga, Zumba, Nutrition & Kid’s Fitness Programming Sunday, July 6, 2014 Jam with Live Music Sunday, August 3, 2014 Back to School Focus Sunday, September 7, 2014 Berwyn Park Districts Focus Sunday, October 5, 2014 Do-It-Yourself Craft Focus

For more information and monthly events, visit: berwyntownshipfarmersmarket.org.

SAH COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC affiliated with Saint Anthony Hospital

We continue to provide quality OB/GYN care from Michelle Ventura, M.D.

The

on Ogden Ave.

We offer a full scope of women’s health services including:

•Prenatal Care •Labor Support and Delivery •Comprehensive Gynecologic Care & Surgeries •Annual Well Woman Exams

Schedule Your Appointment Today!

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Berwyn Women’s Clinic 6917 West Cermak Road, Suite B, Berwyn

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your purchase of $30 or more* www.acehardware.com

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708.795.6060 *Valid exlusively at Berwyn Ace Hardware. (Limit 1 coupon offer per household not valid with other offers) Coupon expires 5/15/2014

10% OFF

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any service over $100

MIKE & SONS Auto Services

any event (2 hour minimum performance)

$25 OFF brake job

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USE THIS COUPON to make your order of Hot Wings

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TIF Project Updates 3308 S. OAK PARK AVENUE

6225-27 W. 26TH STREET

FAMILIA FRESH MARKET

TORRES FRESH MARKET

On April 8, Berwyn City Council approved TIF funding

On April 8, Berwyn City

for Familia Fresh Market. TIF assistance will be applied to

Council approved an

rehabilitation of the 12,000 sq. ft. building. Total costs for the

incentive for Torres Fresh

project are estimated at over $600,000. They will have 25

Market at 6225-27 W. 26th St.

employees of which 10 will be full-time and 15 part-time.

Assistance will be applied to

A revenue forecast shows that the business would produce

initial enhanced marketing

$631,165 in local tax revenue over the next five years. The

and advertising of the

business is expected to open this summer.

applicant’s new business.

Total costs of the project including site acquisition, construction, facilities and equipment are $3,378,000.

They will employee at least 50 employees: 30 full-time and 20 part-time. A revenue forecast shows that the business would produce $507,394 in tax revenue over the next five years. The business is expected to open this summer.

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Chronic, life-threatening diseases and conditions linked to obesity include:

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Berwyn Brew Fest

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INAUG June 21,URAL 2014

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he inaugural Berwyn Brew Fest will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This distinctive gathering will feature over 80 unique beers from craft breweries around the country as well as live music and nosh from Berwyn’s best restaurants.

Expand your palate while getting back to nature in Berwyn’s Proksa Park, situated just blocks from the Depot District. A free shuttle will also taxi event-goers between the park and the Depot District Parking Facility.

Experience American Craft Beer – BerwynStyle!

Buy your tickets today and find more information at BerwynBrewFest.com Invite your friends! Follow us on Facebook & Twitter! @BerwynBrewFest This event is brought to you by the Berwyn Development Corporation. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will benefit the Moving Wall Initiative.

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Partners in our COMMUNITY bsd100.org BERWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT 100 Virtual Summer School program This summer, many students in District 100 will be part of a pilot Virtual Summer School program designed to promote learning gains over the summer. “Summer learning loss” is something that teachers all across the country face - and often requires re-teaching content and skills from the previous school year for the first 5-6 weeks of school. Having access to a wireless device (iPad or MacBook) throughout the summer allows our students to take advantage of digital learning tools, interventions and feedback from skilled teachers. Students will be assigned a teacher who will track their progress, give feedback on student learning, and provide interventions when needed.

We will conduct our traditional summer school, but Virtual Summer School will expand learning opportunities to more students. We are looking forward to the success of extending learning to so many students this summer.

bn98.org BERWYN NORTH SCHOOL DISTRICT 98 Berwyn North District 98 is proposing a 5 year strategic plan as follows: (1) To develop and implement a rigorous curriculum, with corresponding resources and assessments that aligns to the CCSS and provides learning opportunities so that all students can reach their academic potential; (2) To implement an inclusion program in grades K-8 so that students with IEPs have full access to the core curriculum and opportunities to maximize their interaction with grade level aged peers; (3) To implement a program for English learners that is in full compliance providing full access to the core curriculum and opportunities to maximize their interaction with grade level aged peers; (4) To provide access to technology so students can use 21st century skills throughout the learning process; and (5) To develop a District 3-5 year strategic plan that provides opportunities for dialogue in order to foster a more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. For more information, please visit us at www.bn98.org.

berwynparks.org BERWYN PARK DISTRICT This Summer we have something for everyone!

Camp registration is now open. We have online registration for your convenience. You can see our home page, berwynparks.org, for general info, event updates and to view our summer brochure.

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renovated Liberty Cultural Center, which holds up to 250 people and Proksa Park Activity Center, which holds up to 75 people. Call 708.788.1701 for more details.

Local Berwyn Community Agencies and Area Veterans have joined together to bring “The Moving Wall” to Berwyn, Illinois, which is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial. “The Moving Wall” will be displayed at Proksa Park from August 7 through 11, 2014. Anyone interested in offering support towards this experience are invited to contact Conor Cahill at ccahill@berwynparks.org Tel: 708.795.2892.

morton201.org MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL Morton West High School led the way in STEM education! Much has been said in the media recently about how Chicagoland will become a national hub for technology development. In order to prepare students from Morton West High School to compete and contribute to this industry, we have adopted a national STEM curriculum know as Project Lead the Way (PLTW) which includes new courses such as Introduction to Engineering.

Recently, PLTW students participated in the 37th Annual Illinois Drafting Educators’ Association Computer Aided Design (CAD) Regional Competition at Triton College.

Students competed in three events: Introductory CAD, 3D CAD Modeling, and Assembly Modeling. Morton West students won some of the top finishing awards.

Introductory CAD contestants Victor Rodriguez and Januario Mora won 1st and 2nd place. 3D CAD Modeling contestants David Solomon, placed 1st while Assembly Modeling contestant Isaac Moreno placed 2nd. We look forward to how our new Robotic Club will fair in the upcoming spring competitions.

nbpd4fun.org NORTH BERWYN PARK DISTRICT 2014 Partner’s Classic Golf Outing The North Berwyn Park District and Berwyn North District 98 Educational Foundation have teamed up once again to support the children in our community. This strategic alliance has improved the quality of life and created new educational opportunities for our students in the City of Berwyn.

The partnership between governmental, educational and recreation institutions in the community has made it possible to raise over

$70,000 dollars for our schools through the Partner’s Classic Golf Outing.

We are excited to host the 2014 Partner’s Classic Golf Outing at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville. The golf outing will be held on Friday, July 25th, opportunities are available for individuals, foursomes and event sponsorship packages. For additional information call 708749-4900 or go to nbpd4fun.org Join the team. Be a sponsor. Together we can help build a bright future!

jpactheatre.com JEDLICKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT MORTON COLLEGE WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND July 26 - August 10 When Swallow discovers a mysterious man hiding out in a barn and asks who he is, his first words are “Jesus Christ”. Swallow and the town’s other children vow to protect the stranger from the world that waits outside. As fantasy and reality collide, Swallow is torn between the two and begins to discover who she truly is.

berwynlibrary.org BERWYN PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading is for All Ages As summer nears, many of us are thinking about vacations, trips to the pool, engaging in outdoor activities, relaxing with good books… and how to juggle it all. We hope that when you’re reading this summer, you’ll also join the Summer Reading Program! Visit the Library to check out books, attend fun summer programs, and collect the prizes you earn.

If you’re thinking you just won’t have time to get to the Library, we’ve got that covered too! All ages are invited to register and track your Summer Reading progress online at <www.berwynlibrary. org/summer-reading>. Take advantage of the growing electronic and audio book collection available with your Library card, and sign up at <http://eepurl.com/coNq1> for a monthly email with upcoming programs, news & events.

16thstreettheater.org 16TH STREET THEATER THE GUN SHOW July 10 – August 2, 2014 Written by EM Lewis and directed by Kevin Christopher Fox. A one-man show about America’s most dangerous pastime starring Associate Artist, Juan Francisco Villa.

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GINA’S ITALIAN ICE 37 years and counting! Yes, that’s how long Gina’s Italian Ice has been a mainstay in Berwyn. In 1977, Gina purchased a store front that was going to be a pizza place, but was never completed.

Determined to give the people in the neighborhood a delicious place to cool down, she began making Italian Ice Lemonade by hand; using a recipe she had learned in Italy. Fast forward to present day and Gina’s Italian Ice is more popular than ever with an expanded menu of Italian Ice flavors and ice cream. Each flavor is still being made with the original recipe, by hand daily, using fresh fruits bought from local markets. Gina’s is traditionally open from May through September and will be a delicious way to cool down this summer!

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La Michoacana , located in the heart of the bustling Cermak Road corridor, is a neighborhood favorite. This Mexican ice cream shop is open year round and offers customers an extensive menu including mangoneadas, ice cream, yogurt, fruit scoops and juices as well as snacks such as nachos, tamales and popcorn.

If you have never tried one of their mangoneadas, don’t deprive yourself of this treat any longer. This frozen Mexican dessert combines flavored sorbet with a hot, sour, salty concoction called chamoy. The combination of flavors is truly unique and will make you a fan for life!

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