Events - Week

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

Bring your pet to St. Luke’s for a Blessing of the Animals outside the church on the west lawn facing Prospect Avenue. All friendly pets are invited on a leash or in a carrier, or you can bring a picture of your pet to be blessed. Animal companions who have passed away this year will also be remembered. ---- After the short service, enjoy some lemonade and cookies, and your dog will enjoy a treat as well. ---- In case of rain, the service will take place in St. Luke's Henderson Hall.

Support Avenues to Independence at the Park Ridge Country Club on Monday, July 21. Attend the full day, or join us for cocktails and dinner. --- Call Ann Marie at 847-292-0870 X108 for more info, or visit our website.

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 Des Plaines History Center presents: "COFFEE TALK: Kozenczak to discuss John Wayne Gacy Investigation" -- Thursday, July 24, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Heritage/Brookdale Plaza Des Plaines, 800 S. River Road. Registration is required. Please call 847-391-5399. A $3 donation is suggested.

Park Ridge Park District Summer Carnival -- BIGGER & BETTER than ever! Friday through Sunday, July 25-27, 2014 --- Hours of Carnival: Friday 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm -- Saturday 12Noon to 11:00 pm -- Sunday 12Noon to 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.

Park Ridge Park District Summer Carnival -- BIGGER & BETTER than ever! Friday through Sunday, July 25-27, 2014 --- Hours of Carnival: Friday 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm -- Saturday 12Noon to 11:00 pm -- Sunday 12Noon to 10:00 pm