Events - Week

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.