Events - Week List

Feel Good with FREE monthly workouts at the Park Ridge Community Center!

Sunday, May 3, 2015 1:00-4:00 p.m. -- An open house to view the art collection -- Special preview event: Lecture by Victor Muenzer on Mahler’s 5th Symphony 2:00-3:00 p.m. -- Lecture ------------------ Wednesday, May 6, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Concert: Venue: Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Av., Park Ridge -- Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade, K. 525) – Allegro Mozart: Concerto in G for Flute and Orchestra, K. 313 – Allegro Mahler: Symphony No. 5

The Friends' Fall Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday on the first full weekend in May. ------------ 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 3:00 pm, all items will be half-price.

Churches & Chocolate Milwaukee Tour: Enjoy a tour through Milwaukee, long known as the "City of Steeples," while visiting local chocolate shops along the way.

Please join us at the Pickwick Theatre for this Classic Film Series presented by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Click here to see details. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors).

The First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge (418 Touhy Avenue) will host their 6th annual Plant and Garden Sale on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 8:00 am to 12 Noon featuring seasoned perennials, Mother's Day gifts, and handmade garden gifts. All proceeds benefit youth & mission work.

Come join the American Society of Artists for their 25th annual Arts & Crafts Fair, offering original art and handcrafted items for sale. You & your family will enjoy exploring many talents & treasures of the artists & craftsartists exhibiting an enticing array of work ranging from paintings, pottery & garden art to glass works, art wear & jewelry plus much more.

For ages 18 and up! This course teaches the basics of shooting with a DSLR. Class meets on Saturdays.

The Scott’s Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run is an exciting baseball and softball skills competition that provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities.

Learn about a new fitness plan from Traci D. Mitchell!

For ages 18 and up! Dive into the exciting world of Macro Photography! Class meets on Saturdays.

For ages 18 and up! Dive into the exciting world of Macro Photography! Class meets on Saturdays.

Today is your day! Moms skate for $1.