Events - Week

Trinity Lutheran Church Fine Arts Series 2015 ---- October 4 = Colors: A Hymn Festival ---- October 25 = "Lord, Keep us Steadfast in Thy Word: A Cantata for Reformation Day ---- November 1 = Blessed Are They: A Concert for All Saints Day ---- December 13 = The New Tradition Chorus

The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2015 Community Star Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award. ---- Nomination forms must be received by email by the Chamber no later than noon Monday, December 14 in order to be considered. Email nominations to Gail.Haller@ParkRidgeChamber.org -- Gail Haller, executive director. ---- Community Stars may include awards such as Business of the Year, Outstanding Youth, First Responder, Public Servant, Teacher, Volunteer, and more.

Where have you heard that tune before? Most people aren’t aware that they’ve been exposed to opera through movies, recordings, radio, TV, and advertising. Please register in advance. Contact the Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center

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.

Joe Havansek and John Moran from the Moran Havansek Financial Group in Park Ridge will be at the Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center to help you understand and navigate estate laws. This is a free event, but please register by October 30 if you plan to attend. Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847-692-3597 for more information.

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 has been said that, before the Civil War, we said “The United States are”; after the Civil War we said “The United States IS.” In recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, find out what this means as we discuss the greatest conflict ever fought on American soil. Please register in advance. Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847-692-3597 for more information.

THIS IS NOT A JOB FAIR - It is an Information Fair. -- Learn about health career choices -- Talk with people who work in various health-related careers -- Obtain information about educational requirements and salary ranges -- This Expo will be helpful for people who are interested in learning more about careers in a wide range of health/clinical career opportunities. -- FROM 6 to 8 pm – in the Grainger Atrium/Yacktman Pavilion /surrounding hallways of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

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.

The Park Ridge Toastmasters club has been in Park Ridge since June 9, 1949, meeting in the same location at the United Methodist Church, 418 West Touhy. We meet on the first floor and love to have guests visit our club. --- We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from January through October. Due to the Holidays we meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in November and December.

The Friends' Fall Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday on the first full weekend in November. ------------ 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.

The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2015 Community Star Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award. ---- Nomination forms must be received by email by the Chamber no later than noon Monday, December 14 in order to be considered. Email nominations to Gail.Haller@ParkRidgeChamber.org -- Gail Haller, executive director. ---- Community Stars may include awards such as Business of the Year, Outstanding Youth, First Responder, Public Servant, Teacher, Volunteer, and more.

The Friends' Fall Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday on the first full weekend in November. ------------ 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.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further! Come to the Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center between 10 am and 3 pm --- Handmade holiday crafts, sweaters, jewelry and afghans, baked goods, yesterday’s treasures, and much more will all be for sale during our Annual Holiday Bazaar. Bring your wallet and a friend and support the Centennial Activity Center! All are welcome!