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!

Join Joe Havansek and John Moran from the Moran Havansek Financial Group in Park Ridge and get in on the latest thinking on: the U.S. and global markets and economies, stock and bond investing ideas in various market conditions, and, ways to help you create a sound investing plan and stay disciplined and on course even when the investments waters get choppy.

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

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) gets you where you’re going with three transit operators: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and rail system, Metra commuter rail, and Pace suburban bus service. Join Kristin Salkas from the RTA as she explains the workings of the RTA, the new changes, and what the RTA can do for you.

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.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the ukulele? During this seven week class (beginning Sept. 3rd) Peggy Mistak will teach you this very simple and delightful instrument.

Brush up on your skills or learn new songs! This seven week class (beginning Sept. 3rd) is for those who have experience playing the ukulele and want to continue their skills.

Dan Patlak, of the Cook County Board of Review, is hosting this property tax assessment appeal forum to assist property owners with the appeal process on Thursday, September 3, 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Maine Township Office - 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL ---- This event is free to the public and will consist of a presentation to discuss the function of the Board of Review.

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.

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.