Events - Month

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

This 2011 documentary shows astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson consulting computer scientists and bioengineers and investigates the possibility of extending human life indefinitely and if the principles that keep a Volvo running could be applied to our own biology.

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.

The Park Ridge Kiwanis-Noon Club meets at Noon on Tuesdays at the Summit Square of Uptown.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

The Rotary Club of Park Ridge meets Wednesdays at Noon at Summit Square of Park Ridge, 10 North Summit Avenue 847-825-1161 Park Ridge, IL

With Amy Fields from Bright Star Home Care An accident or injury can occur in any part of your home. Some safety hazards are obvious — such as a pair of shoes left lying at the top of the stairs. Others are not so easily identified — such as a stairway railing that has become loose or a rug. Come learn about home safety and get some tips you can use to keep your home safe.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

Park Ridge “Noon” Kiwanis Club members will don their chef hats once more when the club will hold its 29th annual homemade SPAGHETTI DINNER at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent Avenue, Park Ridge on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children six to 12. There is no charge for children under six. Dine in and carry out options are available. For tickets, call Dave Donovan, president, at 847-692-9077.

The Library welcomes citizens to join us for this community input meeting to discuss ideas for "Phase I of the Library Improvement Plan". -- First floor meeting room. No registration necessary however the room will only accommodate 90 people so please arrive by 1:45 pm. Please contact the Library Business Office with questions or regarding special accommodations for disabled persons.

A line dance is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for the gender of the individuals, all facing either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time. Sounds too complicated??? It’s not!! Join us for a great time learning the easy way to line dance!

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

Remember the fun you had as a child coloring in your coloring books? Now, color with the grown-ups! Talented instructor, Rae Penzin, can bring out the best in you artistically! All ability levels are welcome. Instruction is in Pencils and Crayons.

The Park Ridge Kiwanis-Noon Club meets at Noon on Tuesdays at the Summit Square of Uptown.

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.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

The Rotary Club of Park Ridge meets Wednesdays at Noon at Summit Square of Park Ridge, 10 North Summit Avenue 847-825-1161 Park Ridge, IL

The 21st Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its February 10, 2016 meeting at the Des Plaines Elks Lodge #1526, in Des Plaines. -- Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. ------- Outstanding American History Scholars and Good Citizen winners from the Maine Township High Schools and Niles North and Niles West High Schools will be honored at this meeting. --- Mr. Michael Shymanski will present a program entitled “Town of Pullman".

General meetings of the Park Ridge Garden Club are held at the Centennial Activity Center (formerly named 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. Meetings include a short business session, followed by guest speakers, refreshments and socializing, and conclude between 9:00-10:00 pm

Republican Women of Park Ridge present: Republican Candidates for Public Office & Representatives of Presidential Delegate Slates. Reservation required. This meeting is in our old location ... South Park Recreation Center 833 Talcott Road at Cumberland Avenue in Park Ridge

Brilliant young pianist Ethan Valentin presents a concert of Haydn, Liszt, Barber, and Debussy. --- 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 11, Library 1st floor meeting room. RESERVATION REQUIRED by contacting the Library at 847-720-3280 --- $5 admission per person for Non-Park Ridge Library card holders// FREE to Park Ridge Library card holders. Seating is limited to 90.

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.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

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.

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

The Park Ridge Kiwanis-Noon Club meets at Noon on Tuesdays at the Summit Square of Uptown.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

The Rotary Club of Park Ridge meets Wednesdays at Noon at Summit Square of Park Ridge, 10 North Summit Avenue 847-825-1161 Park Ridge, IL

Join Liz Coy and Maine Township Assessor, Susan Moylan Krey, to discuss issues surrounding property taxes, senior freezes, assessed valuations, and the importance of filing a property tax assessment appeal. Learn where your money goes and how to properly read your bill.

Beginning Ukulele- Thursdays, February 18-March 24, 1:30-2:30 Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the ukulele? Peggy Mistak teaches you this very simple and delightful instrument.

Intermediate Ukulele- Thursdays, February 18-March 24, 2:30-3:30

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

Writing the Short or Feature Screenplay- Saturdays, February 20-March 26, 2:00-5:00 Do you have an idea for a movie but you don’t know how to get it on paper? Well, this class is right up your alley.

Acupressure & Reflexology- Saturday, February 20, 2:30-3:30 In pain, stressed out? This workshop will show you easy ways to relieve pain, pressure, and reduce stress.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

The Park Ridge Kiwanis-Noon Club meets at Noon on Tuesdays at the Summit Square of Uptown.

Enhance Your Memory: A Memory Training Class- Tuesdays, February 23-March 15, 1:30-3:30 You can improve your memory. Learn practical techniques and useful information that can help improve brain functioning, increase verbal fluency, and enhance your memory.

Silver Screen 101- Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 23-March 31, 6:00-9:00pm

Marvelous Merengue Dancing (NO partner needed!)- Tuesday, February 23, 6:45-7:45pm

East Coast Swing Dancing (NO partner needed!)- Tuesday, February 23, 7:55-8:55pm It done mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing! This dance was created by various dance studios including the Arthur Murray dance studios in the 1940s, based on the Lindy Hop. Come and learn the steps to no partner needed swing dancing.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

The Rotary Club of Park Ridge meets Wednesdays at Noon at Summit Square of Park Ridge, 10 North Summit Avenue 847-825-1161 Park Ridge, IL

Bingo & Pizza- Wednesday, February 24, 12:30-3:30 Treat yourself to hot slices of Spuntinos cheese, sausage, and veggie pizza. Afterwards play several games of bingo!

Free Estate Planning Seminar that will include local professionals who will answer questions from the attendees on estate planning and help plan the future for you and your family. Start planning today, for tomorrow. This event is being hosted by the Center of Concern.

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.

Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. Park Ridge Toastmasters has scheduled a guest night on February 25 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. All are welcome and admission is free. -- You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Learn how Toastmasters has changed the lives of members. Admission is free and snacks will be served.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

Learn the ins and outs of the highly popular Facebook.

Join us on the last Friday of the month for a friendly Dominoes Tournament at the Senior Center. Fee is $2 for member/$3 guest. Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847-692-3597 for more information.

Dominoes Tournament - Friday, February 26, 1:00-4:00 Join us on the last Friday of the month for a friendly competition.

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

Those Wacky Game Shows- Monday, February 29, 1:30-3:00 Enjoy hilarious clips of old game shows we all remember

The Park Ridge Kiwanis-Noon Club meets at Noon on Tuesdays at the Summit Square of Uptown.

Bachata Dancing (NO partner needed!)- Tuesday, March 1, 6:45-7:45

American Style Tango Dancing (NO partner needed!)- Tuesday, March 1, 7:55-8:55

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243

Have you been playing bridge and you are still playing the same way?

The Rotary Club of Park Ridge meets Wednesdays at Noon at Summit Square of Park Ridge, 10 North Summit Avenue 847-825-1161 Park Ridge, IL

The Eerie Similarities between John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln-Wednesday, March 2, 12:30-2:30

Beginning Bridge- Wednesdays, March 2-April 6, 12:30-2:30

January 20, 2017 is the LAST DAY Park Ridge Public Works (400 Busse Highway) will be collecting WHITE block styrofoam to be recycled. Drop it off between 7am and 3pm and help reduce our community's carbon footprint and keep styrofoam out of landfills. Styrofoam takes 20,000 years to biodegrade. Sorry NO food/beverage containers; NO straws, lids, plastic wrap; NO packing peanuts; NO building insulation/foam of any kind. Questions? Call Mike at 847-318-5243