Events - Week

St. Luke’s will host "Active Parenting for Teens" for parents of 12-17 year olds, on 6 Mondays, Sept. 15-Oct. 27 (excluding Oct. 13) from 7:00-9:00 PM. The classes are led by Pastor Larry Lutey, who is trained and certified in leading Active Parenting Workshops. Call the church office at 847-825-6659, or stop in to register. Enrollment for each workshop is limited. The course is open to moms, dads, single parents and grandparents. Childcare is provided for a nominal fee.

School District 64 is hosting a developmental screening for children from Birth to age 3 years at Jefferson School on Tuesday October 1, 2014, from 9am - 12pm. -- CALL (847) 318-5360 FOR FREE APPOINTMENT with the Early Childhood Diagnostic Team and find out how your child's early cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and motor skills are developing and get answers about any concerns you have about your child's development.

Homeschool Adventures for Homeschool Families --- Wednesday, October 1, from 1-4 p.m. --- at the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson Street. --- Cost is $3 per child, $2 per child with a member.

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.

The group WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger) has been selected to be the recipient of the Park Ridge Whole Foods “One Dime At A Time” Program. Bring your own shopping bag to the Park Ridge store October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 and when you check out at the register you can donate to WINGS just by using your own bag!

Community members of all ages are invited to learn more about the life and times of the men and women who helped shape the development of Park Ridge, including early settlers, former mayors and businessmen, soldiers, teachers and even a professional baseball player. Local actors will portray the “Spirits”,and bring to life their individual stories and contributions to Park Ridge history. Tour guides will accompany the groups to the various gravesites, providing additional history and anecdotes.

The Park Ridge Fire Department will host its annual Open House on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from Noon until 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station #36 located on the northwest corner of Greenwood and Oakton -- 1000 N. Greenwood Ave. in Park Ridge. --- This event provides a unique opportunity to meet and greet fire personnel, investigate fire apparatus, and children can learn the fundamentals of fire safety at the Fire Safety House. ----- Come enjoy this fun family event!!

A wonderful Octoberfest event to benefit The Center of Concern at Ridgemoor Country Club on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm ---- Tickets $60 ($50 if purchasing 8 tickets or more) $75 after 9/23/14