Community Events Calendar
September, 2010

Wednesday September 1st

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 September 2nd

ECONOMY SHOP - 9:00 AM to 4:00 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.

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 w/adult. $1.00 per child. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Friday September 3rd

TASTE OF MELROSE PARK - 5:00 to 11:00 PM - The Taste of Melrose Park is the most unique festival in Illinois.  All 75 one of a kind food items are priced $3.00 or less.  FREE Admission, 4 stages of entertainment, parking and shuttle service is just the tip of the iceberg that makes this Taste so unique!  Learn more at www.melrosepark.org.

Saturday September 4th

FARMER'S MARKET - 7:00 AM - 1:00 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.

TASTE OF MELROSE PARK - Noon to 11:00 PM - The Taste of Melrose Park is the most unique festival in Illinois.  All 75 one of a kind food items are priced $3.00 or less.  FREE Admission, 4 stages of entertainment, parking and shuttle service is just the tip of the iceberg that makes this Taste so unique!  Learn more at www.melrosepark.org.

Sunday September 5th

TASTE OF MELROSE PARK - Noon to 10:00 PM - The Taste of Melrose Park is the most unique festival in Illinois.  All 75 one of a kind food items are priced $3.00 or less.  FREE Admission, 4 stages of entertainment, parking and shuttle service is just the tip of the iceberg that makes this Taste so unique!  Fireworks start at 10:15 PM! Learn more at www.melrosepark.org.

Monday September 6th - Labor Day

Tuesday September 7th

CRUISE NITE - 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.

OP - RF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS -
5 to 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 www.oprfchamber.org.

Wednesday September 8th

CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House. Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

CHENEY MANSION GARDEN DAYS - 2:00 to 7:00 PM - The Cheney Mansion's award-winning gardens located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, will be open to visitors with the mansion's gardener on hand to answer questions. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

Thursday September 9th

Friday September 10th

FOREST PARK FARMER'S MARKET - 3:30 to 7:30 PM - The Forest Park Farmer's Market runs every other Friday 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Howard Mohr Community Center parking lot, 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park. Fun, free activities ranging from games for the kids, to gardening workshops, wine tastings and cooking demos featuring fresh season produce. Follow them on Facebook.

ART ON HARRISON 2010 - 6:00 to 10:00 PM - The Oak Park Arts District (on Harrison Street, between Austin and Ridgeland) presents Art on Harrison 2010. The street will be lined with luminaries as galleries and stores stay open with special guests and events. For more information visit www.OakParkArtsDistrict.com.

Saturday September 11th

FARMER'S MARKET - 7:00 AM - 1:00 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.

6th ANNUAL BARRIEFEST - 2:00 to 6:00 PM - The South East Oak Park Community Organization invites you the 6th Annual BarrieFest in Barrie Park, corner of Lombard and Garfield in Oak Park. Celebrate our community and enjoy an afternoon of family fun, organized children’s games, live entertainment on stage and food. For more information about the South East Oak Park Community Organization visit www.seopco.org.

HISTORIC ROUTE 66 CAR SHOW - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Every year, in early September, the Berwyn Preservation of Historic Route 66 Committee of the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) hosts the Historic Route 66 Car Show, which is held on Ogden Avenue between Ridgeland and Oak Park Avenues in Berwyn. Berwyn has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its heart. The Route 66 Car Show proves very successful with an estimated crowd of approximately 10,000 residents and visitors each year. All classic car fans are welcome to the show and can rediscover the great automotive heritage of Berwyn’s Historic Route 66. Join in the fun as we celebrate our 20th year in 2010!  For more information call the BDC at 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/historic-route-66-car-show.

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.

ART ON HARRISON 2010 - Noon to 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Arts District (on Harrison Street, between Austin and Ridgeland) presents Art on Harrison 2010. More than 50 Artists will be exhibiting on the sidewalk ** Live Music and Dance, all day on outdoor stages ** Fun scavenger hunt for kids between noon and 7. Earn a prize! ** Mobile fashion show featuring jewelry, clothing and accessories from the unique boutiques in the Arts District. ** Face Painting and airbrush tattoos. ** Restaurants, galleries & boutiques will be open; many with their own special events! For more information visit www.OakParkArtsDistrict.com.

ZONTA GARAGE SALE - 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM - The ZONTA Club of Oak Park holds their Annual Garage Sale at 171 N. Elmwood Ave (near Farmers Market) in Oak Park. 100% of the proceeds go to programs that benefit women, including local scholarships for high school and college girls. Check them out at: www.zontaoakpark.org.

Sunday September 12th

SUMMER'S END NATURE WALK - 1:00 to 2:30 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, hosts a "Summer's End Nature Walk". Join a Naturalist for a stroll by the pond and into the woods to view late-blooming wildflowers, darting dragonflies and more. Family program; free. Please call to register. For registration or more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Monday September 13th

Tuesday September 14th

Wednesday September 15th

CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House. Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

CHENEY MANSION GARDEN DAYS - 2:00 to 7:00 PM - The Cheney Mansion's award-winning gardens located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, will be open to visitors with the mansion's gardener on hand to answer questions. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

Thursday September 16th

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 w/adult. $1.00 per child. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Friday September 17th

10th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST 2010 - 6 PM to 11:00 PM - Berwyn's Historic Depot District celebrates the 10th Annual Oktoberfest on Windsor Ave. between Oak Park & Home Avenues and Stanley Ave. between Oak Park & Home Avenues in Berwyn. This two-day event takes place in the Depot District on both sides of the Metra tracks between Oak Park and Home Avenues. In addition to record attendance of residents and visitors over the two days, it includes lots of food, live performances, amusement rides, kids' activities, crafters, vendors and a beer garden. ** LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ** FAMILY FUN ** CRAFTS ** FOOD ** For more information call 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/oktoberfest. 

Saturday September 18th

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.

10th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST 2010 - 10th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST 2010 - Noon to 11 PM - Berwyn's Historic Depot District celebrates the 10th Annual Oktoberfest on Windsor Ave. between Oak Park & Home Avenues and Stanley Ave. between Oak Park & Home Avenues in Berwyn. This two-day event takes place in the Depot District on both sides of the Metra tracks between Oak Park and Home Avenues. In addition to record attendance of residents and visitors over the two days, it includes lots of food, live performances, amusement rides, kids' activities, crafters, vendors and a beer garden. ** LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ** FAMILY FUN ** CRAFTS ** FOOD ** For more information call 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/oktoberfest. 

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.

MORNING FITNESS HIKE - 9:00 to 10:00 AM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, hosts a "Morning Fitness Hike". Enjoy a brisk 2-mile hike with a Naturalist, while viewing nature along the scenic trails surrounding Trailside Museum. Expect rough trails. For adults; free. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

ANIMAL OLYMPICS - 1:00 to 3:00 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, presents "Animal Olympics". Can you leap as far as a frog, or aim as accurately as a skunk? Test your human abilities against these and other amazing animal adaptations at a fun family drop-in program. Free! For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Sunday September 19th

HOMETOWN LEGENDS TROLLEY TOUR - 10:30 AM & 1 PM - The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest presents their Hometown Legends Trolley Tour. The 90-minute tour again will be guided by Oak Park history expert and raconteur Doug Deuchler. It will include the exteriors of two dozen places associated with a wide range of pop culture icons, creative giants and former members of the Chicago Mob. Local legends on the tour include Ray Kroc, who brought the world the Big Mac; Dan Castellaneta, the voice behind Homer Simpson; and Tony Accardo, the once feared mob boss. In 2007, they sold out all available seats for this fun and informative tour, which features the former homes of our most Famous and Infamous residents and their compelling stories. Tours will be held twice daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on both dates. Tickets cost $25.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. Advanced reservations are required! Check out www.oprfhistory.org and buy your tickets online today!

Monday September 20th

Tuesday September 21st

Wednesday September 22nd

CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House. Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

Thursday September 23rd

SOUTH MARION ASSOCIATION AMERICAN MUSCLE & GERMAN CAR SHOW NIGHT - 5:00 to 9:00 PM - The South Marion Business Association presents "American Muscle & German Car Night" as part of the Summer Car Shows. Come and enjoy the cars outside of Marion Street Cheese Market, 100 S. Marion Street in Oak Park. Admission is free.

13th ANNUAL FIESTA - 5:30 PM - The Hispanic Business Association Of the Cicero Chamber of Commerce & Industry presents the 13th Annual Fiesta at Olympic Banquet Hall, 6146 W. Cermak Road in Cicero. Open Bar and Buffet Cocktails: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm. Individual tickets are $50 each or a table of 8: $350. To purchase tickets or for more information call the Cicero Chamber of Commerce & Industry at 708-863-6000 or visit www.cicerochamber.org.

Friday September 24th

FOREST PARK FARMER'S MARKET - 3:30 to 7:30 PM - The Forest Park Farmer's Market runs every other Friday 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Howard Mohr Community Center parking lot, 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park. Fun, free activities ranging from games for the kids, to gardening workshops, wine tastings and cooking demos featuring fresh season produce. Follow them on Facebook.

Saturday September 25th

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.

Sunday September 26th

TREE STORY NATURE WALK - 1:00 to 2:30 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, presents a "Tree Story Nature Walk". Children ages 7 - 14 and their parents will enjoy a special nature walk through the woods to meet some trees and learn easy ways to recognize them by leaf, bark and fruit. Registration is required. To register of for more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Monday September 27th

Tuesday September 28th

Wednesday September 29th

CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House. Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

Thursday September 30th

ECONOMY SHOP EVENING SALE - 4 to 8 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.