Events - Month

Love to Sing? Free singing lessons are offered to adults in all towns surrounding Park Ridge at any level of skill. Join the group for 6 Tuesdays beginning Oct 1 to Nov 5 to learn the basics of vocal production. No need to read music. Whether you only sing in the shower or are already in a choir or group, this program is designed to help you produce the most beautiful sound possible from your voice. No obligation, just for fun.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further! Handmade holiday crafts, sweaters and afghans, baked goods, and yesterday’s treasures are for sale during our Annual Bazaar.

Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash! Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them, then launch them into piles of compost.

The Falling and The Rising is a world-premiere project staged by Park Ridge-based Petite Opera Productions. Conceived by Sgt. Ben Hilgert, the opera is based upon interviews with military patients at Walter Reed Hospital. It features a libretto by playwright Jerre Dye and composer Zach Redler.

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.

Do you want to become a better speaker/leader? Then the Toastmasters can help you! "Become the Speaker/Leader you were Meant to be!" -- Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room A or B at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL -- FREE -- Upcoming meetings are: Feb 5; Mar 19; April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21.

Love to Sing? Free singing lessons are offered to adults in all towns surrounding Park Ridge at any level of skill. Join the group for 6 Tuesdays beginning Oct 1 to Nov 5 to learn the basics of vocal production. No need to read music. Whether you only sing in the shower or are already in a choir or group, this program is designed to help you produce the most beautiful sound possible from your voice. No obligation, just for fun.

Join Illinois WorkNet Center speakers to discuss setting SMART goals, using social media to connect with hiring managers, getting your resume through the Applicant Tracking Systems and sharpening interview skills.

Mark Your Calendar for the Fall Book Sale! Come join us for great bargains on books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more. We offer recent bestselling novels and thrillers, children’s books, cookbooks to tempt all appetites, and gorgeous art and coffee table books.

Recruit your team members and start studying! The Park Ridge Friends of the Parks is hosting a trivia event to raise money to support the Outdoor Nature Classroom at Maine Park. There are two seatings: one in the afternoon designed for families and one in the evening designed for adults. Visit prfriendsoftheparks.org for more information and to register.

Mark Your Calendar for the Fall Book Sale! Come join us for great bargains on books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more. We offer recent bestselling novels and thrillers, children’s books, cookbooks to tempt all appetites, and gorgeous art and coffee table books.

Participate in a question and answer session at the Centennial Fitness Center with Kathy DiPietro - Certified Physical Trainer, Wellness Coach, Author of Building Healthy Habits: The Synergy of a Healthy Routine, and group fitness instructor.

The Park Ridge Speedskating Club invites you to attend their annual Park Ridge Open Speedskating tournament featuring some of the top Midwest area skaters.

Mark Your Calendar for the Fall Book Sale! Come join us for great bargains on books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more. We offer recent bestselling novels and thrillers, children’s books, cookbooks to tempt all appetites, and gorgeous art and coffee table books.

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.

Enjoy a wonderful evening with Robert Neri, floral designer, who will present "Thanksgiving Floral Designs" at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent Ave, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Bring your business cards and be prepared to meet new people, eat well, and learn something new at the Park Ridge Chamber's Monthly Networking Luncheon at Harry Caray's! Speaker Shawn Cook, Advocate Wealth Management will present, "More Money, More Time, More Joy: Crafting A Plan That Matters".

The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 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 to follow.

Park Ridge Toastmasters meets at the First United Methodist Church in Park Ridge on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 pm EXCEPT during November and December. Please see our Club Calendar for more information, particularly in the months of November and December, as dates may change due to the holidays. Park Ridge Toastmasters is a community that empowers its members to succeed through effective communication and leadership.

Do you want to become a better speaker/leader? Then the Toastmasters can help you! "Become the Speaker/Leader you were Meant to be!" -- Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room A or B at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL -- FREE -- Upcoming meetings are: Feb 5; Mar 19; April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21.

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.

Do you want to become a better speaker/leader? Then the Toastmasters can help you! "Become the Speaker/Leader you were Meant to be!" -- Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room A or B at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL -- FREE -- Upcoming meetings are: Feb 5; Mar 19; April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21.

A member of Illinois State Senator Laura Murphy's office will be at the Library from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today. They will be situated in a study room on the 2nd floor. A member of this office is usually at the Park Ridge Public Library on the fourth Thursday of the following months to meet with constituents: Feb., March, May, June, Aug., Sept., Nov., & Dec.. Occasionally, Senator Murphy will be in attendance to answer constituent’s questions. Please phone ahead.

This November, the Park Ridge Chamber's Young Professionals Group will share more than referrals! Join us as we celebrate with a festive Friendsgiving celebration at Beer on the Wall! Individual orders will be placed through Harp & Fiddle.

MSW CCW welcomes everyone who want to make blankets for the homeless on this one day a year. We are a diverse group of blanket makers – all ages and all sizes! Families, Students needing service hours, Scout Troops, Grandmas and grandpas, Moms and Dads, Business People, Students, Sports Groups and Clubs, Girlfriend Groups, Teachers, Public servants, and YOU – united by our shared faith in a loving God and in our mission of doing something good for those in need.

Thanksgiving - National Holiday

Take time to workout before the turkey comes out! Join us for a fun workout that's great for the whole family. Admission: Non-perishable food items for Maine Township Food Pantry.

Celebrate the season with Winterfest 2019! The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce; City of Park Ridge; and the Park Ridge Public Library invite you to a Traditional Park Ridge Holiday Celebration from November 29 from 6pm - 9m!