Keep your New Year’s resolutions sensible

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By Peggy Zabicki

Your correspondent in West Lawn

3633 W. 60th Place •  (773) 504-9327

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Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? The most popular ones seem to do with food. I would never vow to diet or give up any kind of food. This would be a recipe for disaster because I just love to cook, eat and dine out. No sense setting myself up for failure.

I decided to give up horseback riding. So far I’ve enjoyed perfect success. I admit I haven’t gotten on a horse for more than 50 years, but that’s beside the point.

Speaking of food, famous American chef and cookbook author Paula Deen has a birthday today, Jan. 19. I have one of her cookbooks. I think I gained weight just reading her delightfully decadent book! I remember seeing her on a talk show and she said, “Yar whatcha eat.” I must be a large pizza with mushrooms.

Peggy Zabicki

I mentioned several pizza places in West Lawn in my column last week. I thought I included all of them, but a friend called and told me he likes Monica’s Pizza, 6448 S. Pulaski. He lives right around the corner from Monica’s, which he said has been there for many years. I haven’t gotten around to trying their pizza. I must do that as soon as I can. Their phone number is (773) 735-8160.

I was shopping recently at Tony’s Fresh Market, 7770 S. Cicero, Burbank. I must say, Tony’s has the most impressive produce department. I saw every kind of fruit and vegetables imaginable. All were beautifully displayed. I found out that Tony’s is hiring. Call for more information at (708) 733-7337.

St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 6424 S. Kenneth, is now accepting new students for their 2023/2024 academic year. St. Mary’s offers religious instruction, a peaceful atmosphere, one-to-one technology and small class size. Apply by calling (773) 767-6160 or visit stmarystaroftheseaschool.org.

St. Mary Star of the Sea is having a fundraiser show at Duggan Hall, 6424 S. Kenneth, on Saturday, Jan. 20. The proceeds will benefit their sports association. Enjoy a night of comedy for those 21 and older with some of Chicago’s top comedians: Joey Villagomez, Alicia Molina, Jaime DeLeon and Patti Vasquez, plus music by DJ Dynamico. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 8. There will be tacos for purchase and a cash bar. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit the rectory, 6435 S. Kilbourn, to purchase tickets in advance.

Save the date: on Feb. 9 and 10 St. Mary’s will have their annual Casino Nights at the school. The evening starts at 6 p.m. and goes to midnight on both nights. There will be raffles, blackjack, roulette, craps, Texas Hold ’em, a money wheel and more. Must be 21or older to attend.

The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski, is seeking a volunteer to update their research files by putting the information into their computer inventory. All their files are in English. If you can help, call Karile Vaitkute at (773) 582-6500 or send her an email at karile@balzekasmuseum.org.

The next CAPS Beat 813/833 meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th St. If you live in either beat, you are welcome to attend and help prevent crime in the neighborhood. If you need more information, call CPD Community Policing at (312) 747-8724.