Events - Month

Annual Kiwanis Scholarship Applications are available --- All applications DUE BY 04/05/13 Scholarships provided by Park Ridge Kiwanis - Noon Club

The Niles All American Speakers are charter members of Toastmasters International, a club devoted to the refinement of speech, our mission is to make better speakers of everyone.

Annual Kiwanis Scholarship Applications are available --- All applications DUE BY 04/05/13 Scholarships provided by Park Ridge Kiwanis - Noon Club

A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky's Evanston office will be at the Library from 9:00 a.m. to Noon today.

Please contact Park Ridge City Hall with any questions.

This active adult expo features 40+ organizations that contribute to adults living a healthy lifestyle.Hosted by the Park Ridge Park District and A-Abiding Care, get Healthy, Well-thy, and Wise this year at the Park District’s active adult expo. Register online at www.prparks.org. Admission is free with a donation of a canned good benefiting the Maine Township Food pantry (no expired cans, please). This is a free event. Registration is not required.

3rd annual fashion show and luncheon to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund Music will be provided by pianist Lynn Brant of Park Ridge. Admission is $20.

Annual Kiwanis Scholarship Applications are available --- All applications DUE BY 04/05/13 Scholarships provided by Park Ridge Kiwanis - Noon Club

The Chicago Area Friends of Vesterheim presents this Nordic Marketplace & Luncheon -- Lunch, raffle, entertainment and more! Bring your friends to connect with Norwegian heritage, history, and art! --- Reservations required.

Illinois State Senator Dan Kotowski's office is sponsoring this TAX EXEMPTION WORKSHOP and seminar on property taxes (presented by the Cook County Assessor’s office). There will be three people from the Cook County Assessor’s office available to assist people with paperwork after the seminar. -- This is not a Library program.

2013 Philanthropic Event for Not for Profit Group. Join us to inspire and be inspired.

The purpose of this group is to encourage members to write and provide a safe place to read one’s work and get some feedback. We meet the second Tuesday of every month.

A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky's Evanston office will be at the Library from 9:00 a.m. to Noon today.

Find HUGE treasures at the Spring Presbyterian Church rummage sale. Antiques, clothing, primitives, Better Stuff, collectibles. It's like 20 estate sales all rolled into one! Stop by for the half price sale and the bag sale, too!!

Infant & Toddler Developmental Screening - School District 64 Early Childhood Diagnostic Team CALL FOR FREE APPOINTMENT

Come dressed in your jammies for a night of PLAY!

The annual Harry O'Brien community event has moved from the summer to spring!

An accessory resale event supporting church outreach and programs for the Park Ridge Community Church.

An accessory resale event supporting church outreach and programs for the Park Ridge Community Church.

Come see the exhibit, “Built Out of a Box: Mail Order Homes in Park Ridge”, at Iannelli Studios Heritage Center at 1:00 pm. Followed by a tea reception, the afternoon will also include a housewalk featuring a select number of Sears homes from 2 to 5 p.m. The exhibit will run until Sunday, June 2.

The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players will host a three concert series on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Park Ridge.

The Niles All American Speakers are charter members of Toastmasters International, a club devoted to the refinement of speech, our mission is to make better speakers of everyone.

Maine Township Annual Town Meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2013 starting at 7:00 pm

General meetings of the Park Ridge Garden Club are held at the Park Ridge Senior Center on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. There are NO meetings in January, July or August.

A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky's Evanston office will be at the Library from 9:00 a.m. to Noon today.

The mission of the Elementary Learning Foundation (ELF) is to expand and enrich lifelong learning opportunities for all students in the Park Ridge-Niles Community Consolidated School District 64.

Transportation Security Administration Administrator visits Park Ridge to talk to community about TSA plans and to hear from citizens. Open to all - don't miss this great opportunity to hear from Mr. John Pistole and ask questions.

This Alzheimers Caregiver's support group is at Advocate Medical Group in Park Ridge, IL. It meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Please contact Advocate with any questions.

Help raise money and awareness for LYDIA Home Association by volunteering to collect donations.

Maine East will present their annual musical “Beauty and the Beast" in the School Auditorium:

Guests and new members are always welcome at our programs, which are held on the third Friday of the month (except December and January) at South Park Field House located at Talcott and Cumberland. See our website under "Programs" for details about our scheduled presenters and special events.

Help raise money and awareness for LYDIA Home Association by volunteering to collect donations.

A family friendly bike ride for experienced riders of all ages!

More information will be available as the date draws near.

Earth Day is a community celebration featuring music, interactive booths, vendors, exhibitors, arts and crafts, games, and family entertainment.

Maine East will present their annual musical “Beauty and the Beast" in the School Auditorium:

Have Tea with Belle and then see the musical “Beauty and the Beast", presented by Maine West in the School Auditorium:

Maine East will present their annual musical “Beauty and the Beast" in the School Auditorium:

Please join the First United Methodist Church for dinner and mystery Theater!

A Systematic approach to building your caregiver network. This is the Northern suburbs' First Annual Family Caregiver Conference

This is the perfect opportunity for service hours or simply giving back to the community in the spirit of Earth Day. We will be cleaning up the Maine Park woodland, pond, and prairie.

A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky's Evanston office will be at the Library from 9:00 a.m. to Noon today.

A member of Illinois State Senator Dan Kotowski's office will be at the Library from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today. BUT NOT IN SEPTEMBER 2013.

Dispose of your expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications safely and anonymously at your local police station on Medication Take Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013. Drop off location: Park Ridge Police Station, Niles Police Station or Des Plaines Police Station from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers to present a unique blend of bluegrass and gospel music on Sunday, April 28th at Park Ridge Community Church

Not to be missed: the majestic Ode to Joy with over 100 musicians onstage at the Pickwick - with a free wine and cheese reception for all!

Please contact Park Ridge City Hall with any questions.

Lynn Rymarz brings to life Mary Cassatt, a famed American painter and printmaker, who befriended Edgar Degas and later exhibited among the Impressionists.

The Friends' Spring Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday on the first full weekend in May. ------------ On FRIDAY, the Sale will be open for Friends of the Library members ONLY. Numbers will be given out beginning at 3:00 pm. DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 PM. Memberships to the Friends of the Library may be purchased at the door. Information on Memberships is available at the Library's Circulation Desk.------------ On SUNDAY, from Noon to 2:00 pm, all items will be half-price.

The Friends' Spring Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday on the first full weekend in May. ------------ On FRIDAY, the Sale will be open for Friends of the Library members ONLY. Numbers will be given out beginning at 3:00 pm. DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 PM. Memberships to the Friends of the Library may be purchased at the door. Information on Memberships is available at the Library's Circulation Desk.------------ On SUNDAY, from Noon to 2:00 pm, all items will be half-price.