Christmas will be here in 2 1/2 weeks – not much time left to buy and ship presents. Still wondering what to get for that friend or relative who moved away from Beverly/Morgan Park? That's easy – Color Me Beverly II and Color Me Morgan Park. These limited edition collectors' item coloring books for all ages have proven to be very special and easy-to-mail nostalgia gifts for former Ridge residents who like to reminisce about the "good old days" – a cone from Rainbow Cone, a bike ride by the Castle, a train trip downtown from 111th Street, watching the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Western Ave. Each illustration includes s brief page of history on the site.
One woman in Texas bought 2 of each book – her husband and his sister are from Beverly and love to talk about the old sites. She can hardly wait to surprise them with these "stocking stuffers."
Saturday, Dec. 7, is the last craft show Judie Anderson and Carol Flynn will be at in person selling the books – Olivia's Garden from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – 10730 S. Western Ave. The books are also available through a number of local outlets, or by contacting Carol Flynn who will mail them to you. See the green flier attached for more information.