Events - Week

Do you want to become a better speaker/leader? Then the Toastmasters can help you! "Become the Speaker/Leader you were Meant to be!" -- Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room A or B at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL -- FREE -- Upcoming meetings are: Feb 5; Mar 19; April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21.

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.

Do you want to become a better speaker/leader? Then the Toastmasters can help you! "Become the Speaker/Leader you were Meant to be!" -- Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room A or B at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL -- FREE -- Upcoming meetings are: Feb 5; Mar 19; April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21.

Green Drinks is a monthly networking experience that welcomes like-minded people in Park Ridge into a social experience to discuss green topics and goals for our town! Green Drinks MEETS from 7PM to 9PM ON THE 3rd Tuesday of every month either at Beer on the Wall or Harp & Fiddle! Everyone is responsible for their own bar tab! Please note: Green Drinks does NOT formally meet in July or August, but can be found meeting the community at their booth/table at the Farmers' Market.

Thanksgiving - National Holiday

Take time to work out before the turkey comes out! This annual Thanksgiving Day exercise class at the Park Ridge Park District is perfect for the whole family‼ Do something fun before gathering around the table. Class is from 8:00 am to 9:00 am -- ALL AGES WELCOME. Admission Cost: Non-perishable food items for those less fortunate. Donations will go to the Maine Township Food Pantry.

The Library will follow its regular Friday hours today - open from 9am to 6pm --- THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED THIS EVENING. ------ SANTA will be AT CITY HALL. ---- Please see other listing on this calendar for more information.

The Park Ridge Historical Society will hold an Open House from 6:00 to 9:00pm in conjunction with the annual WinterFest, organized by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce the day after Thanksgiving. --- The Park Ridge History Center celebrates the people, places and events of Park Ridge with exhibits and artifacts with holiday decorations. --- Refreshments served. --- FREE EVENT

WINTERFEST Friday, Nov 23, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm -- UPTOWN PARK RIDGE: SANTA ARRIVES ON A FIRE TRUCK AT CITY HALL at 6pm greeted by Mayor Maloney -stays til 8:30. Get Required Entry Tickets IN Hodges Pk beg at 5pm - also in SoPark PNC Bank lot see Live Reindeer & Santa's Elves! Treats at Uptown & South Park stores -ALL caroling groups welcome. Fire Station #35 Open House Cumberland/Devon -Ride Trolleys in South Park & Uptown -- luminaries by Jersey Mike's Subs (thank you Boy Scouts & Public Wks)