OAK
PARK CONSERVATORY PLANT SALE - 10 AM to 7:00 PM - Don't miss
the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory's annual plant and herb
sale. Choose from ample quantities of over 170 different
flowers, vegetables, herbs and ground covers including many
varieties of tomatoes, peppers, lavender, dill, basil, fuchsias,
begonias, foxglove, hellebores, and geraniums. Browse the Plant
Sale catalog and prepare your list. For more information, call
708-725-2460 or visit
www.fopcon.org.
3rd
ANNUAL DAY AT THE RACES TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN'S CLINIC -
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Ladies and Gents, it's time to put on your
hats and come celebrate the running of the 136th Kentucky Derby
courtesy of the OPRF Infant Welfare Society at the Cheney
Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave in Oak Park. Enjoy Southern-Style
Cuisine from Wishbone Restaurant, Mint Juleps, Whiskey Sours and
other frosty beverages. Additionally, Games of Skill and Chance,
a Photo Booth, Live Auction, Live Music from Go Long Mule,
Kentucky Derby Hat Contest, Big, Big Raffle Prizes: Flat-Screen
TV, $500 cash and iPod® Touch. Cost:
$125 per Person. For Tickets, please contact 708-848-0528 ext.
300 or visit
www.childrenscliniciws.org.
DISCOVER THE EXPLORATION STATION - 10:00 AM to Noon PM - The
Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street in Oak Park, invites
Kids and Families to "Discover the Exploration Station". Every Saturday
through May 30th from 10 a.m. until noon, docents will offer the
Exploration Station! There will be a new program every month
highlighting special aspects of the conservatory for both adults
and children. Programs will include leaf shapes, ferns, bananas,
the chocolate tree, plant movement, birds and fruits from
foreign countries. Come explore! For more information call the
Oak Park Conservatory at 708-386-4700.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY - 11 AM - Free Comic Book Day
kicks off at 11:00 am until Free comics Run out. The First 200
people get a Classic FCBDB from Past FCBD, at Rays Mini Video 19
W. Conti Parkway Elmwood park .,IL 60707-4505, located in the
Elmwood Park Village Circle shopping Center Park aka The Circle.
Ask about Drawings and Discounts on over 20,000 + Back Issues to
browse thru also look for info on Face book and Twitter. Call
708-452-6214 for more information.
OAK PARK’S 30th ANNUAL ETHNIC FESTIVAL -
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM - Oak Park’s 30th Annual Ethnic Festival
starts at 715 N. Harvey Ave with a parade that includes groups
marching from each school, two floats, three marching bands,
tumblers and dancers from throughout the community. Opening
ceremonies will be followed by live entertainment under two
large tents and in the school auditorium. Admission is free. The
mini-gym will be transformed into an international bazaar where
books, artifacts, toys and clothing will be for sale. Foods from
various cultural traditions will be sold for modest prices. The
event ends at 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Oak
Park School District 97's Multicultural Education Department at
708-524-7700.
VETERANS FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP - 10:00 AM to
Noon - Berwyn VFW Post 2378 hosts a Financial Wellness Workshop
for Veterans and their Family Members at 1529 South Harlem Ave
in Berwyn. Learn Strategies for Keeping Your Money Safe! -
Create Multigenerational Wealth for your family not Uncle Sam. -
Safe Investing - Protect your principal and interest from market
volatility - Protect Your Assets from Medicare "spend-down" -
Actively Managed Accounts - Veterans Benefits (Aid and
Attendance) - Find out if you or your spouse qualify for the
Unknown VA Pension. For more information call Frank Amaro at
708-359-3710.
Sunday May 2nd
"HANDLE
WITH CARE" - 6:00 to 10:00 PM - The Animal Care League
presents "Handle with Care" at the Marion Street Cheese Market,
100 S. Marion Street in Oak Park. The Marion Street Cheese
Market hosts a fundraiser to benefit the Animal Care League.
Tickets are $100 and include a buffet meal, 2 drink tickets,
live music from Localvores and the chance to win
some fantastic raffle prizes. Call the Animal Care League at
708-848-8155 to register. There are only 50 registration spots
available so make sure you register soon! For more information
visit
www.AnimalCareLeague.org.
WILDFLOWER WALK - 1:00 to 2:30 PM - The Trailside
Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest,
presents a Wildflower Walk. Join Trailside Museum for a guided
nature walk to enjoy the beautiful spring wildflowers of
Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve. For adults, please call to
register. Free. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit
www.fpdcc.com.
POETRY WORKSHOP - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - Wonder Works, A
Children's Museum in Oak Park, located at 6445 W. North Ave. in
Oak Park, presents a Poetry Workshop. In the minds
of children, the most ordinary object can become magical; out of
the mouths of children, can come the most amazing word play.
This poetry workshop will tap into that natural ability to help
the children create their own work of poetry. Utilizing all five
senses, personification, rhyme and other poetic tools, we'll
have fun writing or even just reciting little masterpieces. Poet
Eric Elshtain is poet-in-residence at John H. Stroger, Jr.
Hospital, working through the non-profit Snow City Arts
Foundation. He also taught poetry to fourth graders for several
years in Chicago Public School. This workshop cost $5/child +
general admission, and must be registered for in advance by
calling 708-383-4815. For more information call 708-383-4815 or
visit
www.wonder-works.org/other/calendar_of_events.html.
Monday May 3rd
HORSE-DRAWN
PRODUCTIONS FREE CLINIC - 7:00 PM - Horse-Drawn Productions
invites you to their studio, located at 6519 26th Street in
Berwyn, for a Free Clinic with Steve "Funkworm"
Butler. Steve will be presenting how artists and musicians can
use the internet to promote projects. Here to help us navigate a
sea of websites, blogs and social networking sites, Steve will
help you put together an online presence and achieve maximized
results for your time and efforts! This clinic will address, -
Artist branding - How to build and manage your fanbase -
Effective blogging - Using social networks effectively - (SEO)
Search Engine Optimization and much, much, more! To reserve your
place call 773.463.7970 or visit
www.horse-drawnproductions.com.
Tuesday May 4th
Wednesday May 5th
"BACKYARD
BIRDING" - 7:00 PM - The Forest Park Public Library, 7555
Jackson Blvd. in Forest Park, presents "Backyard Birding".
Finally, learn to identify the birds you see in your backyard!
Learn how to attract more birds to your backyard or back deck
while at the same time repelling squirrels. See examples of bird
feeders, poles, and birdhouses. Admission is free - reservations
are suggested. To reserve your place or for more information
call the Reference Department at 708-366-7171 or visit
www.fppl.org.
Thursday May 6th
ECONOMY
SHOP - 9 AM to 4 PM -
The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave.,
Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We
accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to
www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
DISCOVER THE EXPLORATION STATION - 10:00 AM to Noon PM - The
Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street in Oak Park, invites
Kids and Families to "Discover the Exploration Station". Every Saturday
through May 30th from 10 a.m. until noon, docents will offer the
Exploration Station! There will be a new program every month
highlighting special aspects of the conservatory for both adults
and children. Programs will include leaf shapes, ferns, bananas,
the chocolate tree, plant movement, birds and fruits from
foreign countries. Come explore! For more information call the
Oak Park Conservatory at 708-386-4700.
Sunday May 9th
Monday May10th
Tuesday May 11th
OP - RF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS -
5 - 7 PM . Where else can you get: FREE Food , FREE beverages,
Great conversations, Beautiful settings, Casual environments,
Great business connections. For 2 hours once a month? For more
information call the Chamber at 708-848-8182 or visit
oprfchamber.org.
Wednesday May 12th
Thursday May 13th
SPRING SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON - 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM -
The Elmwood Park Women's Club presents their Spring Scholarship
Luncheon at Elmcrest Banquests, 7370 West Grand Avenue in
Elmwood Park. Four Scholarships will be given to High School
Seniors, Lunch and Live Entertainment. To purchase tickets or
for more information call Nancy at 708-453-6212.
Friday May 14th
Saturday May 15th
ECONOMY
SHOP - 9 AM to 3 PM -
The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave.,
Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We
accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to
www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.
MONT
CLARE - ELMWOOD PARK KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY - 7:00 AM to Noon -
The Mont Clare - Elmwood Park Kiwanis present a fundraiser
PANCAKE DAY at the Elmwood Park Community High School Cafeteria,
8201 Fullerton Avenue in Elmwood Park. Donation only $5,
Children 3 & under free. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis charity
programs. For more information call Shawn at 708-395-1230.
DISCOVER THE EXPLORATION STATION - 10:00 AM to Noon PM - The
Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street in Oak Park, invites
Kids and Families to "Discover the Exploration Station". Every Saturday
through May 30th from 10 a.m. until noon, docents will offer the
Exploration Station! There will be a new program every month
highlighting special aspects of the conservatory for both adults
and children. Programs will include leaf shapes, ferns, bananas,
the chocolate tree, plant movement, birds and fruits from
foreign countries. Come explore! For more information call the
Oak Park Conservatory at 708-386-4700.
Sunday May 16th
Monday May 17th
Tuesday May 18th
Wednesday May 19th
Thursday May 20th
Friday May 21st
Saturday May 22nd
ECONOMY
SHOP - 9 AM to 3 PM -
The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave.,
Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We
accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to
www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.
DISCOVER THE EXPLORATION STATION - 10:00 AM to Noon PM - The
Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street in Oak Park, invites
Kids and Families to "Discover the Exploration Station". Every Saturday
through May 30th from 10 a.m. until noon, docents will offer the
Exploration Station! There will be a new program every month
highlighting special aspects of the conservatory for both adults
and children. Programs will include leaf shapes, ferns, bananas,
the chocolate tree, plant movement, birds and fruits from
foreign countries. Come explore! For more information call the
Oak Park Conservatory at 708-386-4700.
LEYDEN TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM -
“Meet One Another and Learn From Each Other” at the Leyden
Township Community Center, 2620 Mannheim Road in Franklin Park.
*Health Screenings* *Health Workshops* *Speakers* *Moon Walk*
*Raffles* *Refreshments* *Children Games* SUPPORT THE FOOD
PANTRY! Bring in a bag of canned goods or other nonperishable
items and receive a FREE raffle ticket. Are you interested in
becoming a vendor or volunteering? Please contact Florence
Rafael at frafael@prohhi.com or call 847.846.6265.
"EXPRESSING THE INEXPRESSIBLE" - 7:00 to 10:30 PM - "Expressing the Inexpressible", A Benefit Concert for
the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation, to be held
at Unity Temple, 875 Lake Street in Oak Park, will feature
acclaimed musicians Chris Nemeth on violin, Nazar Dzhuryn on
cello and Mikhail Yanovitsky on piano. Program highlights will
include Tchaikovsky’s monumental and rarely performed Piano Trio
in A-minor (op. 50) and a short documentary film about the
musicians and will be followed by a reception and wine-tasting.
Tickets are $50, Student tickets are available. TICKETS CAN BE
PURCHASED AT
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/101652 and are ON
SALE NOW. Proceeds from these events will benefit the Unity
Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation. For more information
call Jennifer Marling at 708-848-6225 ext 120, or visit
www.unitytemple.org/Expressing.htm.
Sunday May 23rd
Monday May 24th
Tuesday May 25th
Wednesday May 26th
Thursday May 27th
ECONOMY
SHOP EVENING SALE - 4:00 to 8:00 PM -
The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave.,
Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We
accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to
www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.
Friday May 28th
Saturday May 29th
DISCOVER THE EXPLORATION STATION - 10:00 AM to Noon PM - The
Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street in Oak Park, invites
Kids and Families to "Discover the Exploration Station". Every Saturday
through May 30th from 10 a.m. until noon, docents will offer the
Exploration Station! There will be a new program every month
highlighting special aspects of the conservatory for both adults
and children. Programs will include leaf shapes, ferns, bananas,
the chocolate tree, plant movement, birds and fruits from
foreign countries. Come explore! For more information call the
Oak Park Conservatory at 708-386-4700.
Sunday May 30th
Monday May 31st - Memorial Day
MEMORIAL
DAY PARADE - 11:30 AM - River Forest Memorial Day Parade.
Information coming soon
OAK
PARK CONSERVATORY PLANT SALE - 10 AM to 7:00 PM - Don't miss
the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory's annual plant and herb
sale. Choose from ample quantities of over 170 different
flowers, vegetables, herbs and ground covers including many
varieties of tomatoes, peppers, lavender, dill, basil, fuchsias,
begonias, foxglove, hellebores, and geraniums. Browse the Plant
Sale catalog and prepare your list. For more information, call
708-725-2460 or visit
