Events - Month

A spring series about world religions will kick off Monday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. at The Summit of Uptown when Bill Helmuth presents “Buddhism around the World.” ---- Other programs will include Hinduism on Monday, March 3, Islam on Tuesday, April 1, and Judaism on Friday, May 2. There is no charge the programs, but reservations are required.

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.

Car Show! May 2, June 6, August 1, and September 5, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monster Jump House -- Live Music -- Food for sale -- T-shirts for sale -- LOCATION: Park Ridge Central Parking Lot next to the Library -- Sponsored by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 24 to October 25, 2014 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is at just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues.

Annual Park Ridge Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market in Hodges Park. 9 am to 4 pm -- Please check our website for rain date.

Two free music programs are being offered in June at The Summit of Uptown in Park Ridge. Mark June 9 and June 20 on your calendar. DIXIELAND is scheduled for Monday, June 9, at 2 p.m. BIG BAND MEMORIES to follow on Friday, June 20, at 1:30 p.m. --- Reservations required.

Registration sessions will be held June 10, 14, 17 and 21 for Park Ridge flag and tackle programs. Cheerleading sign-ups are held at the same time and locations at the Oakton Ice Arena.

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.

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. (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: APRIL 2014 meeting will be at the South Park Field House, 833 Talcott Road at Cumberland & Talcott) 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 Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 24 to October 25, 2014 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is at just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues.

Trot against Trafficking 5K Charity Run/ Walk / Kids’ Dash will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. --- New This Year - Kids Race - Ages 4 - 10 - Start Time: 8:00 a.m. Race Begins and ends at Washington Elementary School. 1500 Stewart Ave. ---- All event proceeds will be donated to charities that serve to educate, raise awareness and help victims of human trafficking. More information can be found on our event website www.trotagainsttrafficking.com

62nd Annual Park Ridge Art League Art Fair Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in Hodges Park

Come see dozens of beautiful vintage/muscle/sports cars in the central parking lot next to the Park Ridge Public Library from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on the 3rd Sunday of each month from May 18 through October 19, 2014. [These Sundays: 05/18/14, 06/15/14, 07/20/14, 08/17/14, 09/15/14, & 10/19/14] -- Sponsored by the Center of Concern

62nd Annual Park Ridge Art League Art Fair Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in Hodges Park

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.

Schools Out! Welcome to Summer! Everyone is welcome. Bring the family for one of the first events of the summer. "Start Your Engines, Golf" 21st Annual "Masters" Miniature Golf Outing & Picnic on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm (Rain date June 18 5:30 to 8:30 pm)

Please join the Friends of the Park Ridge Library for their Annual Board/General Membership meeting at the Library on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in the Third Floor Meeting Room beginning at 7:00 pm

Senator John G. Mulroe (D-10) will be holding various opportunities throughout the district over the course of the next few months to meet with his constituents. He will be at the Des Plaines Library on Wednesday, June 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Schools Out! Welcome to Summer! Everyone is welcome. Bring the family for one of the first events of the summer. "Start Your Engines, Golf" 21st Annual "Masters" Miniature Golf Outing & Picnic on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm (Rain date June 18 5:30 to 8:30 pm)

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.

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.

THIS MOVIE SHOWING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FALL, 2014 (the classic 1939 film: GONE WITH THE WIND at the Pickwick Theatre)

Two free music programs are being offered in June at The Summit of Uptown in Park Ridge. Mark June 9 and June 20 on your calendar. DIXIELAND is scheduled for Monday, June 9, at 2 p.m. BIG BAND MEMORIES to follow on Friday, June 20, at 1:30 p.m. --- Reservations required.

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.

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 24 to October 25, 2014 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is at just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church will host Camp Allegro Music Camp from June 23-27 (M-F), 9:00-Noon for children entering Kngtn-6th grade. This summer’s musical is called "The Lost Boy," which tells the story of young Jesus being lost and then found in the temple teaching the elders. The musical will be presented on Thursday, June 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Henderson Hall, as well as at St. Matthew’s Center for Health on Friday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $50.00 per child, $120.00 per family.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church will host Camp Allegro Music Camp from June 23-27 (M-F), 9:00-Noon for children entering Kngtn-6th grade. This summer’s musical is called "The Lost Boy," which tells the story of young Jesus being lost and then found in the temple teaching the elders. The musical will be presented on Thursday, June 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Henderson Hall, as well as at St. Matthew’s Center for Health on Friday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $50.00 per child, $120.00 per family.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church will host Camp Allegro Music Camp from June 23-27 (M-F), 9:00-Noon for children entering Kngtn-6th grade. This summer’s musical is called "The Lost Boy," which tells the story of young Jesus being lost and then found in the temple teaching the elders. The musical will be presented on Thursday, June 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Henderson Hall, as well as at St. Matthew’s Center for Health on Friday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $50.00 per child, $120.00 per family.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church will host Camp Allegro Music Camp from June 23-27 (M-F), 9:00-Noon for children entering Kngtn-6th grade. This summer’s musical is called "The Lost Boy," which tells the story of young Jesus being lost and then found in the temple teaching the elders. The musical will be presented on Thursday, June 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Henderson Hall, as well as at St. Matthew’s Center for Health on Friday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $50.00 per child, $120.00 per family.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church will host Camp Allegro Music Camp from June 23-27 (M-F), 9:00-Noon for children entering Kngtn-6th grade. This summer’s musical is called "The Lost Boy," which tells the story of young Jesus being lost and then found in the temple teaching the elders. The musical will be presented on Thursday, June 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Henderson Hall, as well as at St. Matthew’s Center for Health on Friday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $50.00 per child, $120.00 per family.

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 24 to October 25, 2014 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is at just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues.

Join us for a evening of vegan cupcakes - part cooking class, part book signing, all awesome!

The Park Ridge Public Library will be closing early today in observance of the holiday.

The Park Ridge Public Library will be closing early today in observance of the holiday.

Park Ridge's annual patriotic, Independence Day fireworks display returns to Maine East High School July 3 from 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm ---- Bring a picnic (no alcoholic beverages or grills allowed) and relax before the fireworks begin. Enjoy the evening with friends and family. Come early and get a great spot!!

The Park Ridge Public Library will be closed today in observance of the holiday.

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 24 to October 25, 2014 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is at just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues.