Activities

The Beverly Area Planning Association’s 31st Annual Ridge Run kicks off on Memorial Day, Mon., May 26, with its new 10K course introduced last year and certified by USA Track and Field.

The 10K run begins at 8 a.m., the youth mile for children ages 6 through 12 begin at 8:10 a.m., and the 5K run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. All races will start and finish at Ridge Park, 97th and Longwood Drive.

The Beverly Arts Center School of the Arts spring session begins the week of March 30, offering nearly 150 fine arts classes for preschoolers through seniors in visual arts, dance, music, theater, digital art, movement, and literary arts. Classes are taught at the center at 2407 W. 111th St., and registration is open.

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Chicago's Only Event Dedicated to Contemporary and Classic Irish Cinema

Founded in 2000 the Chicago Irish Film Festival has consistently brought a truly representative selection of Irish films that embrace everything from classics to the contemporary.

Each year since its inception the festival has screened features, documentaries, shorts and animation many of which have won awards and have had selected screenings at some of the largest festivals in the world including Cannes, Sundance, and Toronto.

A meeting is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, February 20th, for the Community Mosaic Project. The meeting will be held at 7pm in the Mount Greenwood Park Field house.

This meeting is to explain the who / what / when / where / how / and whys of the community mosiac project. You will be able to meet the lead
artists, see examples of their work, and ask lots of questions! The will be explaining the entire process and show how everyone can get involved - from the very young... to the very old... from the creatively gifted.. to the creatively challenged!

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Kick off St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade Pre-Parade Party!

Who: Everyone 21 and over
What: Refreshments (beer, wine and soft drinks), food (buffet dinner), and entertainment (The Larkin and Moran Brothers)!
When: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:00 P.M. – Midnight
Where: 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th Street, Merrionette Park

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Stay warm and stay inside - at the World Music Company's inaugural fundraiser Saturday.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. Saturday and will be preceded by a reception at 6 p.m. Join Rick Kogan of WGN Radio and the Chicago Tribune for the meet-and-greet pre-concert party.

By Patti Moon
Medill Reports - Chicago

Today is the last day to get a free workout and discounted membership at Chicago Park District fitness centers. The free workouts may be ending, but patrons say they don't plan to "slim down" their new fitness routines anytime soon.

Once Santa has come and gone, and before school reopens, kids can enjoy the wonders of winter during winter break camps at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

Each camp will be offered for two days from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for two different age groups (ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12). The fee is $125.