Events - Month

Presentation and book signing by Patrick Cannon, author of "The Space Within: Inside Great Chicago Builds” at The Kalo/ Iannelli Studios Heritage Center in Park Ridge, IL Admission free. Refreshments will be served. Donations appreciated. Books will be available for sale

The Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Board has decided to produce another calendar for 2017 and we have voted to feature our arts groups and not specific past artists who have been residents. Deadline for participants is May 15.

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.

May 12 is the Keller Williams Realty ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. This year we are coordinating a food drive for the Maine Township Food Pantry to fulfill the needs of many area families who do not have enough to eat every day.---- Food may be delivered to our office at 700 Busse Highway any time between now and May 12 or simply shop on May 12 and you'll find us at Park Ridge JEWEL stores, WHOLE FOODS and TRADER JOES –Click here for more information. Thank you!

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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

It seems that now more than ever, Presidential campaigns are getting down and dirty. How did this campaign craziness get started? Believe it or not, Presidential campaigns have actually gotten more civil over the years!

The Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Board has decided to produce another calendar for 2017 and we have voted to feature our arts groups and not specific past artists who have been residents. Deadline for participants is May 15.

Join Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® (MORe), a real estate trade association, for a fun and free expo with resources focused specifically on the needs and concerns of those ages 50+ and their family members.

May 12 is the Keller Williams Realty ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. This year we are coordinating a food drive for the Maine Township Food Pantry to fulfill the needs of many area families who do not have enough to eat every day.---- Food may be delivered to our office at 700 Busse Highway any time between now and May 12 or simply shop on May 12 and you'll find us at Park Ridge JEWEL stores, WHOLE FOODS and TRADER JOES –Click here for more information. Thank you!

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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 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.

Safe Families & South Park Church presents this seminar at South Park Church Registration required. ---- "Loving Kids Who Hurt: What to Do When You Can't Make It Better" ---- Dr. Sharon Murphy, Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Dr. Brenda Henderson, Clinical Psychologist will discuss Recognizing and Managing the Neurodevelopmental Effects of Complex Trauma in Children. -- Click on event to see info and link.

The Kiwanis Morning Club is hosting this PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday May 7th from 7am to 11 am at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church --- Adults $7, Children $4 --- advance tickets available

May 12 is the Keller Williams Realty ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. This year we are coordinating a food drive for the Maine Township Food Pantry to fulfill the needs of many area families who do not have enough to eat every day.---- Food may be delivered to our office at 700 Busse Highway any time between now and May 12 or simply shop on May 12 and you'll find us at Park Ridge JEWEL stores, WHOLE FOODS and TRADER JOES –Click here for more information. Thank you!

Come join the American Society of Artists for their 26th annual Arts & Crafts Fair, offering original art and handcrafted items for sale. You & your family will enjoy exploring many talents & treasures of the artists & craftsartists exhibiting an enticing array of work ranging from paintings, pottery & garden art to glass works, art wear & jewelry plus much more.

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.

The Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Board has decided to produce another calendar for 2017 and we have voted to feature our arts groups and not specific past artists who have been residents. Deadline for participants is May 15.

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 3:00 pm, all items will be half-price.

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

May 12 is the Keller Williams Realty ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. This year we are coordinating a food drive for the Maine Township Food Pantry to fulfill the needs of many area families who do not have enough to eat every day.---- Food may be delivered to our office at 700 Busse Highway any time between now and May 12 or simply shop on May 12 and you'll find us at Park Ridge JEWEL stores, WHOLE FOODS and TRADER JOES –Click here for more information. Thank you!

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.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

The Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Board has decided to produce another calendar for 2017 and we have voted to feature our arts groups and not specific past artists who have been residents. Deadline for participants is May 15.

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

May 12 is the Keller Williams Realty ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. This year we are coordinating a food drive for the Maine Township Food Pantry to fulfill the needs of many area families who do not have enough to eat every day.---- Food may be delivered to our office at 700 Busse Highway any time between now and May 12 or simply shop on May 12 and you'll find us at Park Ridge JEWEL stores, WHOLE FOODS and TRADER JOES –Click here for more information. Thank you!

The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Park Ridge Country Club at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served at 12:00 p.m. with a meeting and program to follow. At today’s meeting, Chapter Regent Gale Enault will present, "The Year in Review". Delegates to the State Conference will have a report, and the newly elected officers will be installed. Past Regents will also be recognized at this meeting.

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

Keller Williams Realty ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. This year we are coordinating a food drive for the Maine Township Food Pantry to fulfill the needs of many area families who do not have enough to eat every day.---- Food may be delivered to our office at 700 Busse Highway any time between now and May 12 or simply shop on May 12 and you'll find us at these Park Ridge stores: JEWEL, WHOLE FOODS and TRADER JOE'S –Click here for more information. Thank you!

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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

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.

Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation is looking for volunteers on May 13 & 14 in Park Ridge. Individuals, kids, families, friends, seniors, and anyone with a few hours to volunteer are welcome to join us! Email us at info@CompassToCare.org to volunteer!

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 Cultural Arts Council Board has decided to produce another calendar for 2017 and we have voted to feature our arts groups and not specific past artists who have been residents. Deadline for participants is May 15.

The Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Board has decided to produce another calendar for 2017 and we have voted to feature our arts groups and not specific past artists who have been residents. Deadline for participants is May 15.

A parade celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day featuring Scandinavian organizations with members in traditional costumes along with marching bands, antique cars and floats. ---- Festivities begin in Hodges park at the conclusion of the parade. --- The PARADE starts at South Park at Cumberland and Talcott and marches north ON Cumberland from South Park to Park Ridge City Hall.

Kalo/Iannelli Studios proudly presents a Kalo and Chicago Silver show at The Kalo/ Iannelli Studios Heritage Center at 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL

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.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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

5k run or 1.5 mile walk to benefit the PR Community Fund - Harry O'Brien Spring Dash Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 9:00am - 12:00pm --- Race time is 8:00 am for runners//children and walkers begin at 8:15am ---- Pre-Registration= $25 for ages 19 and older by May 19 / $15 for ages 6-18 by May 19 / Free for ages 5 and under but no shirt / $10 for t-shirt for ages 5 and under // Register May 20 & May 21 = $28 per person --- REGISTER BY APRIL 29 TO RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT.

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

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 28 to October 29, 2016 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market features fresh seasonal produce, interesting packaged goods, Sprouts Kids Tent activities and live music. Now accepting SNAP and Illinois Link cards --- New Hope donations welcome --- Volunteers appreciated

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 PARADE STEPS OFF AT 10:00 AM at Talcott & Cumberland at AND WILL END AT Hodges Park (505 Butler Place, Park Ridge IL). Parade Route: Talcott/Cumberland north to Prairie, to Main, to Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge IL.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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

St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 205 N. Prospect Ave.is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday eve. at 7:00 p.m. -8:15 p.m. and Thursday mid morning from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The instructor is Dawn Christiansen and she is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor. A $5.00 donation per class goes directly to St. Luke's for their debt reduction program. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing class. All are Welcome!

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

Car Shows are back again‼ June 3, July 1, August 5, and Sept 2 (first Fridays of the month) from 6pm to 9pm. Fun for the whole family! Live entertainment at 6pm (June 3 Tainted Jake - July 1 Serendipity - August 5 Mike Stone Trio - September 2 Rusty Nails) food, beer/wine, bounce house and, cars, cars, cars! IN THE Park Ridge Central Parking Lot next to the Library AND on Summit Ave. between Touhy and Prospect -Sponsored by the Park Ridge Chamber. -- Free to exhibit your car! Free to attend!

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 28 to October 29, 2016 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market features fresh seasonal produce, interesting packaged goods, Sprouts Kids Tent activities and live music. Now accepting SNAP and Illinois Link cards --- New Hope donations welcome --- Volunteers appreciated

Hodges Park Annual Antique & Collectible Market -- Join the Old Things Antique Club on Saturday June 4, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Hodges Park for the annual Antique and Collectible Market. Multiple vendors will be selling vintage items, including furniture, ceramics, linen, tools, jewelry and more! --- IN CASE OF RAIN ON June 4 -- the event will take place on June 11.

This drop in workshop is ONLY for WOMEN interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.). --- Attendees will have the opportunity to work with one of the members on the DAR's lineage research team and receive assistance with APPLICATION papers to the DAR. (This is not a Library-run event.)