Events - Month

Donate Blood In Honor of Kristin Belmonte /Blood Drive from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. Paul of the Cross Church, Morello Parish Life Center/Gym---- To make an appointment please contact the Blood Drive Coordinator, Dolores Vonderheide (847) 704-0210 or visit redcrossblood.org-- Use the sponsor code: St Paul. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins welcome after 11 a.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. BRING PHOTO ID

Sign up for a competitive afternoon of Table Tennis at the Park Ridge Senior Center.--- Registration deadline is March 27. ---- Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847-692-3597. Fee $5 Member/$7 Guest

Please join us at the Pickwick Theatre for this Classic Film Series presented by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Click here to see details. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors).

Hop on over to the Community Center for our Egg Dip. Plastic eggs will be floating in the Leisure Pool for kids to collect. --- The "dips" are divided into age groups, so please make sure you are there at the appropriate time. Time slots are listed in the Park District catalog, and are available by calling the Park District--- Please bring a waterproof container for your child to collect his/her eggs. Make sure you open all eggs before you leave; some of them contain an extra surprise! ---

Good Friday Noon Service of music and meditation: The Seven Last Words of Christ by Franz Joseph Haydn, presented by The Montag Ensemble (String Quartet). Freewill offering received. Come, invite family and friends to hear this marvelous work of descriptive, musical interludes that depicts Christ both as the Son of God and the Son of Man, as well as expressing the struggle of his final hours.

Join us for the Mariano’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. 7:30 AM sharp! (hunt only lasts about 5 minutes, then they give out prizes, etc.)

Join us at the South Park Tennis Courts. Bring your camera and take pictures with the Easter Bunny! Registration begins at 9:00 am. Don't be late!

Intro to the iPhone Basics -- Please bring your iPhone and charger to class. Register online at www.prparks.org.

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.

Egg hunts have come and gone and we are left with all the leftover eggs. They are “rotting” away waiting for you to find them! If you are lucky, your “rotten” egg will be filled with candy or maybe even a gift card. Remember to bring your flashlight and a bag to collect all your smelly “rotten” eggs.

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 in the Park Ridge Senior Center. There are NO meetings in January, July or August. Meetings include a short business session, followed by guest speakers, refreshments and socializing, and conclude between 9:00-10:00 pm

The Park Ridge Toastmasters club has been in Park Ridge since June 9, 1949, meeting in the same location at the United Methodist Church, 418 West Touhy. We meet on the first floor and love to have guests visit our club. --- We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from January through October. Due to the Holidays we meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in November and December.

The Park Ridge Toastmasters club has been in Park Ridge since June 9, 1949, meeting in the same location at the United Methodist Church, 418 West Touhy. We meet on the first floor and love to have guests visit our club. --- We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from January through October. Due to the Holidays we meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in November and December.

Park Ridge Panhellenic Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Friday, April 10 at noon at the Park Ridge Country Club. Reservations must be made by Monday before the event. Leslie Goddard will present a program on "Gone With The Wind".

It's spring and time to check out this year’s latest fashions! Join us for an afternoon including lunch, fashion show and raffle. Table reservation forms will be available in advance for tables of 10. Ages: 55 & Up R/NR: $50/$55 Register online at www.prparks.org.

The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra announces its annual gala to be held on April 10th at Café La Cave. A "Lucky 21" theme celebrates the orchestra’s 21st season in an evening of dining, gaming and dancing. --- Brian Jacobi and sons play live jazz at this festive evening benefitting the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra on Friday,April 10th, at Cafe La Cave. Dancing, dining, gaming, and raffle prizes make this a fun night out and supporting the great hometown orchestra operations.

Park Ridge Civic Orchestra's 14th Annual Gala

Friday Night Live Club is a fun and safe club designed for students in 4th & 5th grade.

Save the Date! Thursday Only. Find HUGE treasures at the Spring Presbyterian Church HUGE Spring Rummage Sale! Saturday, April 11th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, 60068 Tel: 847-823-4135 Free parking. Admission is FREE.

NSDAR past Regent, Barrie Shinn will present a program entitled, “Why Does the DAR Have Pins”. She is currently the Twenty-first Star Chapter NSDAR National Defense and Insignia Committee Chairman. ---- The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served at 12:00 p.m. with a meeting and program

Hey kids, come dressed in your favorite pjs and enjoy an evening of fun! Ages: 4-9 Register online at www.prparks.org

Grades 6-8: Join us for a fun social at the Park District!

Come out and party to the sounds of the 90s at Oakton Ice Arena!

This class teaches students general use of the camera, camera roll, and Maps.

Jefferson School in School District 64 is hosting a free developmental screening for children from birth to age 3 years. Make an appointment for Tuesday April 14, 2015 at Jefferson School from 9am -12pm for children living in District 64 school boundaries by calling Jefferson School at (847) 318-5360 or for more information.

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.

RJ Lindsey presents “Stories Aboard the Titanic” as told by Managing Editor, Carr Van Anda of the New York Times.

Calling all 3rd graders! Join us for a taste of Friday Night Live fun designed for students in 3rd grade.

For ages 18 and up! This course teaches the basics of shooting with a DSLR. Class meets on Saturdays.

For ages 18 and up! Dive into the exciting world of Macro Photography! Class meets on Saturdays.

For ages 18 and up! Dive into the exciting world of Macro Photography! Class meets on Saturdays.

Grades 6-8: Join us for a fun social at the Park District!

A Taste of Australia

A Taste of Australia, including lunch and music from down under.

Intro to the iPhone eMail

The Old Things Antique Club in Park Ridge Club meets on the THIRD MONDAY of the MONTH from September to May.

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.

Turn your family into scientists and explore fun science concepts with us!

Join us for Earth Day Work Day, the perfect opportunity for service hours or simply giving back to the community in the spirit of Earth Day. All ages are invited – Children must be with an adult.

A member of Illinois State Senator Dan Kotowski's office will be at the Library from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today. They will be situated in the magazine area of the 2nd floor Reference Department.

The Park Ridge Toastmasters club has been in Park Ridge since June 9, 1949, meeting in the same location at the United Methodist Church, 418 West Touhy. We meet on the first floor and love to have guests visit our club. --- We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from January through October. Due to the Holidays we meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in November and December.

Free to all seniors, this Senior Expo sponsored by Maine Township’s MaineStreamers, is one of the finest and most established senior expos in the Chicagoland area. Over 1,600 seniors are expected to visit with 75 exhibitors offering products and services to better their lives. There is solid entertainment too plus lots of really great goodies. ---------- The event’s overall extended hours will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SHREK -- Show Dates/Times: April 24, 25 - 7:30 pm --- April 26 - 2:00 pm --- May 1, 2 - 7:30 pm

Friday Night Live Club is a fun and safe club designed for students in 4th & 5th grade. $5 at the door

Join us for the Annual Oakton Ice Show!

For ages 18 and up! This course teaches the basics of shooting with a DSLR. Class meets on Saturdays.

For ages 18 and up! Dive into the exciting world of Macro Photography! Class meets on Saturdays.

SHREK -- Show Dates/Times: April 24, 25 - 7:30 pm --- April 26 - 2:00 pm --- May 1, 2 - 7:30 pm

Join us for the Annual Oakton Ice Show!

For ages 18 and up! Dive into the exciting world of Macro Photography! Class meets on Saturdays.

Hey kids, come dressed in your favorite pjs and enjoy an evening of fun! Ages: 4-9 Register online at www.prparks.org

SHREK -- Show Dates/Times: April 24, 25 - 7:30 pm --- April 26 - 2:00 pm --- May 1, 2 - 7:30 pm

Join us for the Annual Oakton Ice Show!

Local singing group, The Park Ridge Chorale, will present, "The Greatest Hits of the Greatest Generation", in honor of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Local WW II veterans will be acknowledged during this performance. Historical narration throughout the performance will highlight individual veteran’s stories as well.

Join us for the Annual Oakton Ice Show!

Intro to the iPhone Camera & Video

Park Ridge Panhellenic Club monthly meeting at the Park Ridge Country Club at 636 N. Prospect Ave. featuring a program on the Kalo Foundation.

The Friends' Fall 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 1:00 to 2:00 pm, all items will be half-price.

SHREK -- Show Dates/Times: April 24, 25 - 7:30 pm --- April 26 - 2:00 pm --- May 1, 2 - 7:30 pm

The Friends' Fall 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 1:00 to 2:00 pm, all items will be half-price.

For ages 18 and up! This course teaches the basics of shooting with a DSLR. Class meets on Saturdays.

Celebrate Earth Day at the Park Ridge Park District from 11 am to 3 pm! Be sure to take part in the raffle, help judge the Repurposed Project Fair, devour some delicious food and drinks, and drop off gently used items to be reused or recycled. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.

For ages 18 and up! Dive into the exciting world of Macro Photography! Class meets on Saturdays.

For ages 18 and up! Dive into the exciting world of Macro Photography! Class meets on Saturdays.

The Park Ridge Historical Society announces the community premiere of the ““Faster and Higher, That’s the Maine Flyer” documentary produced by students at Maine East and Maine South high schools to be held at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street on Saturday, May 2 at 4:00pm.

SHREK -- Show Dates/Times: April 24, 25 - 7:30 pm --- April 26 - 2:00 pm --- May 1, 2 - 7:30 pm