Events - Week

During the month of August see how the Library is keeping the Spirit of ’45 alive! Visit our 2nd floor display cases for photos and artifacts of the Douglas Air Plant, the Maine Flyer, and the Park Ridge residents home front relief efforts, and more.

Do you find painting or decorating relaxing? Join us at the Centennial Activity Center for our weekly ceramics class. Students work on projects of their choice and level of experience. Class instruction provided by Mickey Currie. Stop in and see what you can do!

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.

Fall Baseball & Softball Registration Extended for the Park Ridge Baseball/Softball leagues ----- July 29 through August 10, 2015

Come sing, play, move and groove with us as we enjoy a family time single Kindermusik class at St. Luke's Church.

Please join us as we give criminals a “Going Away Party.” Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm in Hodges Park (located in front of City Hall). --- Enjoy a FREE fun-filled evening of music, games, petting zoo, train rides, bounce houses, refreshments, crime prevention information, K-9 Demonstration and much, much, more! --- Residents are asked to turn on their porch lights to support National Night Out from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

During the month of August see how the Library is keeping the Spirit of ’45 alive! Visit our 2nd floor display cases for photos and artifacts of the Douglas Air Plant, the Maine Flyer, and the Park Ridge residents home front relief efforts, and more.

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

Families are invited to join the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 on Wednesdays, June 17-August 12, from 1-3 p.m. For children, ages 5-12, with an adult. $3 per child, $2 per child for members. Call 847-391-5399 or visit desplaineshistory.org for information.

The Humanities Club works to promote understanding through discussion of a variety of important topics and current trends. Come and share your opinions! Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847-692-3597 for more information. Free to members, non-members pay a $2.00 drop in fee to participate.

As part of the “Spirit of ‘45” celebration here at the Library, the 1949 Classic Film: Twelve O’Clock High will be shown in our first floor meeting room on Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m. --- No registration necessary. Seating is limited to 90 and begins 30 minutes prior to show time.

Fall Baseball & Softball Registration Extended for the Park Ridge Baseball/Softball leagues ----- July 29 through August 10, 2015

During the month of August see how the Library is keeping the Spirit of ’45 alive! Visit our 2nd floor display cases for photos and artifacts of the Douglas Air Plant, the Maine Flyer, and the Park Ridge residents home front relief efforts, and more.

Car Show! June 5, July 17, August 7, and September 4, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bounce/jump house for the kids! -- Live Music -- Food & t-shirts for sale -- LOCATION: Park Ridge Central Parking Lot next to the Library -- Sponsored by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce --- Free admission.

Please join us for our Summer 2015 Concerts in the Park - the 55th year that the Park Ridge Fine Arts Symphony (PRFAS) has presented this wonderful summertime musical experience!! Concerts will take place June 19 through August 14.

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 23 to October 31, 2015 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is at just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues.

Ages 18 & Up!- Weekend Film Camp- August 8-9, 14-16 and 21st Gather your friends for a week and make a film of your choice. Pick from any genre and film it on your video camera, smart phone or tablet.