Community Events Calendar
June, 2010

Tuesday June 1st

CRUISE NITES - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) presents Cruise Nites at the Intersection of Windsor & Grove Avenues in Berwyn. Come mingle and learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture and historical automotive heritage. For more information call the BDC at 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/cruise-nites.

FOREST PARK CRUISE NIGHT - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Bring the kids and enjoy Forest Park's Cruise Night on Madison Street every Tuesday. All Makes Welcome ** Hot Rods ** Classics ** Muscle Cars ** Corvettes ** Music ** Shopping ** 50/50 Drawing ** Entertainment ** Theme Nights ** For more information visit www.forestpark.net.

Wednesday June 2nd

Thursday June 3rd

SMART METERS: HELPING YOU USE YOUR POWER WISELY - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - CNT Energy presents "Smart Meters: Helping You Use Your Power Wisely" at the River Forest Library, 735 Lathrop Ave in River Forest. This educational program about the ComEd Smart Meter program, gives customers energy usage information and tools to potentially lower electricity costs. Free and open to the public. For more information call  773-269-4067 or visit www.ComEd.com/smartmeter.

NATURE STORY TIME - 10:30 to 11:30 AM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, presents Nature Story Time. Nature-inspired stories, crafts and activities for ages 3 - 5 with an adult. $1.00/child. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT - 5;00 to 9:00 PM - Downtown Oak Park sponsors "Thursday Night Out - Shop & Dine al Fresco" in Downtown Oak Park. The Downtown Oak Park staff will be under a tent at Lake and Marion selling ticket booklets for $12 each. Each booklet contains 4 dine-around tickets and a voucher for $2.50 off two adult priced movie tickets, good after 9:00pm Monday thru Thursday at the Lake Theatre. • Shops will be open late. • Outdoor seating will be provided on Westgate at Marion. • Entertainment and Music will be on Marion St. as well as Lake St. For more information call DTOP at 708-383-4145 or visit  www.downtownoakpark.net/special_pages/tno.html.

Friday June 4th

Saturday June 5th

FARMER'S MARKET - 7 AM - 1 PM - Elmwood and Lake Streets in Oak Park (in the Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of Ridgeland and Lake). For more information visit www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.

Volunteer Workday - 10:00 to 11:30 AM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, holds a Volunteer Workday. Help Trailside staff restore and beautify the grounds and preserve. Please call for more information and to register. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Sunday June 6th

A DAY IN OUR VILLAGE – 11 AM to 6 PM – The Village of Oak Park sponsors “A Day in Our Village”. Discover the diversity & variety of civic, cultural, social service, business, educational and religious organizations/groups in Oak Park. Find more than 100 Oak Park based activity & information booths at Scoville Park (Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue). Enjoy food from local restaurants. Partake of the activities at Rehm Park, 515 Garfield St. (at East Avenue), including swimming and games courtesy of the Park District of Oak Park. To learn more, call 708-358-5420.
 

SENIOR STROLL - 1:00 to 2:30 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, hosts a Senior Stroll. For mature adults only! A short guided nature walk on scenic trails. Must be able to negotiate rough trails. Please call to register. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

3rd ANNUAL CONSTRUCTOR CRAFT FAIR - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM - CONSTRUCTOR will be held at FitzGerald's (6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn) and will give you the opportunity to shop goods from over 30 of the most talented crafters in the Chicagoland area, hand-picked by the Fly Peanut crew, for your crafting pleasure. Nosh on food from Wishbone and local pastry artisans. And, of course, belly up to the beloved bar at Fitzgerald's for a drink or two. Admission is FREE...ALL AGES!!! The first 50 people a free SWAG BAG full of goodies. For more information visit www.constructorcraftfair.com.

Monday June 7th

Tuesday June 8th

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.
 

FOREST PARK CRUISE NIGHT - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Bring the kids and enjoy Forest Park's Cruise Night on Madison Street every Tuesday. All Makes Welcome ** Hot Rods ** Classics ** Muscle Cars ** Corvettes ** Music ** Shopping ** 50/50 Drawing ** Entertainment ** Theme Nights ** For more information visit www.forestpark.net.

CRIME PROOF YOUR HOME - 7:00 to 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Police Department presents "Crime Proof Your Home" at Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Learn about ways to make your home as crime proof as possible as well as about current crime trends in and around Oak Park. Refreshments provided. For more information, e-mail police@oak-park.us or call 708-386-3800.

Wednesday June 9th

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BEACON - 8:00 to 10:00 PM - The Forest Park Librarians are hosting a free monthly trivia night at the Beacon Pub, 101 Circle Avenue in Forest Park, where it's every nerd for themselves. Winners leave with prizes. For more information call the Forest Park Public Library at 708-366-7171 or visit www.fppl.org.

Thursday June10th

CENTRAL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS - 7:00 PM - The Village of Elmwood Park presents Rock Band Karaoke (Sing Live with the Band!) at Central Park, 75th and Fullerton Avenues, Elmwood Park. Admission is free. The 2007 Central Park Summer Concerts are sponsored and offered by the Village of Elmwood Park, Village President Peter Silvestri.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT - 5;00 to 9:00 PM - Downtown Oak Park sponsors "Thursday Night Out - Shop & Dine al Fresco" in Downtown Oak Park. The Downtown Oak Park staff will be under a tent at Lake and Marion selling ticket booklets for $12 each. Each booklet contains 4 dine-around tickets and a voucher for $2.50 off two adult priced movie tickets, good after 9:00pm Monday thru Thursday at the Lake Theatre. • Shops will be open late. • Outdoor seating will be provided on Westgate at Marion. • Entertainment and Music will be on Marion St. as well as Lake St. For more information call DTOP at 708-383-4145 or visit  www.downtownoakpark.net/special_pages/tno.html.

MOBILE DRIVERS SERVICES & FACILITY IS COMING TO ELMWOOD PARK - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Take a Vision test, get a Duplicate Illinois License, Renew your Illinois Driver's License, get an Illinois State ID or Renew Your Vehicle Sticker at the Village of Elmwood Park in the LaFrambois Center, 11 Conti Parkway in Elmwood Park.  For more info call the Village of Elmwood Park 708-452-7300.

Friday June 11th

Saturday June 12th

FARMER'S MARKET - 7 AM - 1 PM - Elmwood and Lake Streets in Oak Park (in the Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of Ridgeland and Lake). For more information visit www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.

 WONDER WORKS FARMERS' MARKET BAKE SALE! - 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Join Wonder Works at the Oak Park Farmer's Market for some delicious home baked goodies, including regular, vegan, gluten free and diabetic friendly offerings.

BARRIEFEST - 1:00 to 5:00 PM - The South East Oak Park Community Organization invites you to attend the 6th annual BarrieFest, at Barrie Park, corner of Lombard and Garfield in Oak Park. Celebrate our community for an afternoon of family fun, organized children’s games, and live entertainment on stage. For more information visit www.seopco.org.

DEPOT DISTRICT CLEAN SWEEP GARAGE SALE - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM - The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) presents the Depot District Clean Sweep Garage Sale at the Berwyn Municipal Parking Facility at 3320 S. Grove Avenue, in Oak Park. One man's junk is another man's treasure. Clean out the basement, garage & attic & join us for our community garage sale. For more information call the BDC at 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/depot-district-clean-sweep-garage-sale.

PARENT/CHILD FISHING - 9:30 to 11:00 AM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, presents a Parent/Child Fishing. An introduction to fishing basics; learn baiting, casting, and safety while fishing on our pond. Equipment provided, or bring your own. Space is limited; REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Sunday June 13th

Monday June 14th - Flag Day

Tuesday June 15th

CRUISE NITES - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) presents Cruise Nites at the Intersection of Windsor & Grove Avenues in Berwyn. Come mingle and learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture and historical automotive heritage. For more information call the BDC at 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/cruise-nites.

FOREST PARK CRUISE NIGHT - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Bring the kids and enjoy Forest Park's Cruise Night on Madison Street every Tuesday. All Makes Welcome ** Hot Rods ** Classics ** Muscle Cars ** Corvettes ** Music ** Shopping ** 50/50 Drawing ** Entertainment ** Theme Nights ** For more information visit www.forestpark.net.

Wednesday June 16th

OAK PARK MID-WEEK MARKET - 4:00 to 9:00 PM - Every Wednesday night in Downtown Oak Park, local restaurant, food purveyors, florists, soap makers, and fabric artisans showcase their best stuff in the Village Parking Lot located on Lake St between Marion and Harlem (the former Colt site). Come and enjoy entertainment, beer and wine and a hospitality tent with public seating .

Thursday June 17th

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT - 5;00 to 9:00 PM - Downtown Oak Park sponsors "Thursday Night Out - Shop & Dine al Fresco" in Downtown Oak Park. The Downtown Oak Park staff will be under a tent at Lake and Marion selling ticket booklets for $12 each. Each booklet contains 4 dine-around tickets and a voucher for $2.50 off two adult priced movie tickets, good after 9:00pm Monday thru Thursday at the Lake Theatre. • Shops will be open late. • Outdoor seating will be provided on Westgate at Marion. • Entertainment and Music will be on Marion St. as well as Lake St. For more information call DTOP at 708-383-4145 or visit  www.downtownoakpark.net/special_pages/tno.html.

Friday June 18th

Saturday June 19th

FARMER'S MARKET - 7 AM - 1 PM - Elmwood and Lake Streets in Oak Park (in the Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of Ridgeland and Lake). For more information visit www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.
 

MORNING FITNESS HIKE - 9:00 to 10:00 AM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, presents a Morning Fitness Hike. Enjoy a brisk guided hike along the scenic trails surrounding Trailside Museum. For adults; free. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Sunday June 20th - Father's Day

FATHER'S DAY NATURE WALK - 1:00 to 2:00 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, presents a Father's Day Nature Walk. Families are invited for a guided walk by our pond and through the woods to learn about local plants and animals. Free; call to register. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Monday June 21st

Tuesday June 22nd

FOREST PARK CRUISE NIGHT - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Bring the kids and enjoy Forest Park's Cruise Night on Madison Street every Tuesday. All Makes Welcome ** Hot Rods ** Classics ** Muscle Cars ** Corvettes ** Music ** Shopping ** 50/50 Drawing ** Entertainment ** Theme Nights ** For more information visit www.forestpark.net.

Wednesday June 23rd

OAK PARK MID-WEEK MARKET - 4:00 to 9:00 PM - Every Wednesday night in Downtown Oak Park, local restaurant, food purveyors, florists, soap makers, and fabric artisans showcase their best stuff in the Village Parking Lot located on Lake St between Marion and Harlem (the former Colt site). Come and enjoy entertainment, beer and wine and a hospitality tent with public seating .

Thursday June 24th

CENTRAL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS - 7:00 PM - The Village of Elmwood Park presents Denny Diamond (The Music of Neil Diamond) at Central Park, 75th and Fullerton Avenues, Elmwood Park. Admission is free. The 2007 Central Park Summer Concerts are sponsored and offered by the Village of Elmwood Park, Village President Peter Silvestri.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT - 5;00 to 9:00 PM - Downtown Oak Park sponsors "Thursday Night Out - Shop & Dine al Fresco" in Downtown Oak Park. The Downtown Oak Park staff will be under a tent at Lake and Marion selling ticket booklets for $12 each. Each booklet contains 4 dine-around tickets and a voucher for $2.50 off two adult priced movie tickets, good after 9:00pm Monday thru Thursday at the Lake Theatre. • Shops will be open late. • Outdoor seating will be provided on Westgate at Marion. • Entertainment and Music will be on Marion St. as well as Lake St. For more information call DTOP at 708-383-4145 or visit  www.downtownoakpark.net/special_pages/tno.html.

Friday June 25th

Saturday June 26th

FARMER'S MARKET - 7 AM - 1 PM - Elmwood and Lake Streets in Oak Park (in the Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of Ridgeland and Lake). For more information visit www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.
 

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING - 8:00 AM to Noon - The Village of Oak Park hosts Electronics recycling at he Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., in Oak Park. Acceptable items include computers, laptops, monitors, television sets, cell phones, rechargeable batteries, printers, fax machines, MP3 players, portable digital assistants, video game consoles, video cassette recorders/players, digital video disk players, zip drives and scanners. For more information call 708.358.5700 or email publicworks@oak-park.us.

BUGLAND - 1:00 to 2:30 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, presents "Bugland". Let's take the "UG" out of BUG! Children grades K - 3rd w/adult are invited see the world through insect eyes, eat like a bug, & go on a bug hunt! $1.00/child. Call to register. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

FIESTA NUESTRAS RAÍCES - 1:00 to 9:00 PM - The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) presents Fiesta Nuestras Raíces in Berwyn Gardens Park, Home & Clinton Avenues in Berwyn. This two-day festival features family entertainment, including crafters, food vendors and musical performances! For more information call the BDC at 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/fiesta-nuestras-raices.

Sunday June 27th

FIESTA NUESTRAS RAÍCES - 1:00 to 7:00 PM - The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) presents Fiesta Nuestras Raíces in Berwyn Gardens Park, Home & Clinton Avenues in Berwyn. This two-day festival features family entertainment, including crafters, food vendors and musical performances! For more information call the BDC at 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/fiesta-nuestras-raices.

Monday June 28th

Tuesday June 29th

FOREST PARK CRUISE NIGHT - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Bring the kids and enjoy Forest Park's Cruise Night on Madison Street every Tuesday. All Makes Welcome ** Hot Rods ** Classics ** Muscle Cars ** Corvettes ** Music ** Shopping ** 50/50 Drawing ** Entertainment ** Theme Nights ** For more information visit www.forestpark.net.

Wednesday June 30th

OAK PARK MID-WEEK MARKET - 4:00 to 9:00 PM - Every Wednesday night in Downtown Oak Park, local restaurant, food purveyors, florists, soap makers, and fabric artisans showcase their best stuff in the Village Parking Lot located on Lake St between Marion and Harlem (the former Colt site). Come and enjoy entertainment, beer and wine and a hospitality tent with public seating .