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ABSR Community Foundation
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Web Cam is no longer available
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ABSR Events for 2022
Easter Egg Hunt April 16th
Spring Cleanup & TBD
Town Cook Out
Memorial Day Coffee May 30
Garden & Art Walk TBD
Necktie 5K & Walk TBD
Summerfest TBD
ABSR Annual TBD
Meeting
Halloween TBD
Holiday Hop(e) TBD
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ABSR Mailing Address:
PO Box 458
Beverly Shores, IN 46301-0458
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2022 Sand Tracks Editors:
Jan Bob Stanley
Feb Donna Excell-Steffel
Mar Donna Excell-Steffel
Apr Bob Stanley
May Marvin Makinen
June Dean Conrad
July Donna Excell-Steffel
Aug Dean Conrad
Sept Bob Stanley
Oct Donna Excell-Steffel
Nov Marvin Makinen
Dec Dean Conrad
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Do you have kids in Beverly Shores?
Check out our new group for the younger members of our community - Kids of Beverly Shores (KOBS).
 ABSR JOINS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IN THANKING ED BRACKEN AND THE CITZEN VOLUNTEERS FOR PROTECTING OUR LAKEFRONT
The morning of Saturday, October 23rd was sunny, the air was crisp, and the waves were gentle. It was a perfect day to honor Ed Bracken along with resident volunteers for their dedicated work and financial contributions in fixing the damage to our lakefront and road in late 2019-2020.
A crowd gathered at Rebora Plaza to sip cider and coffee while offering their support and congratulations to Ed. Town Council President, Geof Benson talked about the Town’s efforts to mitigate the damage from unprecedented high waves and winds. He acknowledged that it was a scary time, but how with Ed’s expertise and generous spirit our Town has able to reconfigure the lakeshore with protective armor stone, sand, and rip rap.
Benson also acknowledged the donations of money by residents and offered his sincere thanks to all the resident volunteers who donated their endless hours, patience and fortitude in guiding cars, bikers, and pedestrians along the Lake Front Drive so the work Ed and his crew could do the work as safely and as expeditiously as possible. Benson ended his remarks on a more somber tone, noting that the work continues as damage from water run-off and fall storms continues.
Benson presented Ed with a wooden plaque saying Bracken Beach to commemorate Ed’s work, which the Park Board will install at the gazebo at Rebora Beach, and Monique Rub and Bob Young presented the volunteers with a coffee mug capturing Ed comfortably sitting on his backhoe. The program ended with residents taking the mic and offering their personal thanks to Ed with humor and gratitude. Visit the ABSR website to view a short video of a portion of a documentary created by Jonathan Jackson about the emergency work done in 2020. It memorializes our lakefront in 2020.
Click Here to Watch a Short Video of the Ceremony
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In case you missed the 2021 ABSR Annual Meeting, you can download the presentation
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ABSR Volunteer Corner
If you are interested in volunteering to help us with an event, please contact Maureen Shick, Volunteer Coordinator, Cell: 312-933-6675.
Upcoming 2022 ABSR Events
Completed 2021 ABSR Events
Oh what a night! The town was well lit as residents followed theHOLIDAY HOPe tour road map to view the 18 houses decorated to celebrate theholidays. The competition was tough as the most admired house earned the Fabulous Griswold award. This year the winner was 4 W Ripplewater, Curt Kendall.
It took a village as volunteers decoratedLituanica Park withholiday lights, banners, a blazing fire, and even Santa’s House to create a magical place to celebrate.. The chili served was a product of a group volunteer cooking effort. All in all it was an amazing time to celebrate the season with neighbors. Thanks to everyone, participants, volunteers and donors-what an amazing community we live in!
The event had residents donating almost $5,000 to be divided between 2 local food pantries. Donations will be accepted until December 23rd. Click here to donate.
ABSR 2021 Art and Garden Walk  The Garden and Art Walk committee of ABSR happily announces its 2021 event themed "Welcome to the Front Yards of Beverly Shores" on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This year’s event will include previously enjoyed aspects the Garden and Art Walk: many homeowners (15 at this writing) will invite visitors to stroll by their front yards to enjoy their landscapes, perennial gardens, annuals, and containers; many of the yards will host plein air artists. An addition this year is that three houses along the tour will provide light refreshments. However, due to ongoing COVID concerns, this will be a self-guided tour by walking, golf-carting, cycling, or driving– no bus transport will be available. Guests are also asked to socially distance and wear a mask if they have not been fully vaccinated.
Tickets to the event are $10. They may be purchased at absr.org beginning June 1 or at The Depot on July 10 between 10 a.m. and noon, at which time guests will receive their map with descriptions and may enter the raffle.
More details are available in the July Sand Tracks, but we hope that you will plan to amble by the front yards of Beverly Shores on July 10. Easter Bonnet Contest Winners!
Best Group/Family Entry: The McKenna Family
Best Youth Entry: The Irvine/Keller Kids
Best Overall: Nancy Cassidy Easter Egg Hunt on Broadway!
Thanks to all of the kids and parents for participating. Thanks also to the committee members, the many volunteers and especially to The Easter Bunny! Winterfest Challenge Winners!
Thanks to everyone who sent in photos of your Winterfest creations! We received several clever entries and it was a difficult task to select the best in each category. Congratulations to the winners!
Best in Snow: 1 W. Marne Ave
Best Use of Unconventional Materials: 801 Alyce Avenue
Best Youth Entry: 105 E. Lakefront Drive
In The Water
In honor of Earth Month, documentary film maker and Indiana Environmental Reporter journalist Beth Edwards has graciously agreed to share the link to "In the Water," her film chronicling the impact of coal ash on our neighbors in the Town of PInes. Click on the link to view at your convenience, and watch for a panel discussion on this appearing in April on Indiana Public Media's station WFYI's health news initiative "Side Effects."
Beverly Shores is the world’s 7th
International Dark Sky Community
Click on image above to go to actual brochure
Click Here to go to International Dark Sky Website
WGN TV Features Beverly Shores
NPR Radio Story on Dark Sky
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Northwest Community Action Corporation (NWICA), a community-minded not-for-profit, is the largest combined Area Agency on Aging and Community Action Agency in Indiana. They help to eliminate barriers to independence through a variety of services and advanced regional knowledge.
2-1-1 is a free community service. Call them for information or to seek help in a crisis 24 hours a day, every day. Simply dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-826-7871 or
Click Here to go to their Website
Michigan City - Michigan City Farmer’s Market. You’ll find locally grown produce, local cheeses, proteins, baked items, and foods from local artisans. Vendors are required to produce all their own items to ensure they are providing fresh, local, and healthy food options. Wednesday Market: June 15 - September 28 (4pm-8pm) Saturday Market: April 30 - October 30 (8am-1pm) Location: 8th & Washington Street, Michigan City, IN
Chesterton - Chesterton’s European Market. The European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. The artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services. The Market is every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Location: Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton, IN.
Porter County – The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 400 West 550 South, will open for the season March 28, to give Porter County residents a location to drop off and recycle yard waste from their spring yard cleanups. (3/7/16) Click Here to Go to News Article
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ABSR Strategic Planning 2021
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NWI Times Article 03/03/2013 - "Volunteers help light up the sky in Beverly Shores"
NWI Times Article 12/30/2013 - "Beverly Shores a community in harmony with nature"
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Available on Our Website
A Comprehensive Plan for Beverly Shores
By the Beverly Shores Plan Commission
Approved on October 22, 2012
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