Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division, River Forest. Concert dates include October 16, 2011, December 11, 2011, March 25, 2012 and May 13, 2012. Adults $20, Seniors $15 and childreen through high school are free. Visit
www.symphonyoprf.com, write
thesymphonyoprf@gmail.com or call (708) 218-2648 for tickets or more information.
WINTER 2011-12
Justice Beske, of Oak Park, hugs Old St. Nicholas during WinterFest in Downtown Oak Park on Dec. 4, 2010. | Rob Hart for Sun Times Media
38th annuaL artisans and craFters uniQue bOutiQue OF the Oak Park WOmen’s
eXchange held in November at Fenwick High School, Oak Park. A non-profit marketplace to showcase and sell works. Call or stop in for an application for membership and for Craft Fair entry. Oak Park Women’s Exchange, 839 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 848-4693 or visit www.
opwe.org.
scc-the LiFeLOng Learning center – annuaL hOLiday craFt saLe Held on November 6th & 7th at Historic Pleasant Home where the Senior Citizens’ Center Oak Park River Forest Citi- zens’ Center held classes until 1989. Hand-crafted unique gift items are available at very rea- sonable prices for all your Holi- day gift giving. Open both days
from 10a.m. to 3p.m. For information call (708) 848-5251
christian yOuth theater PerFOrmances OF “yOu’re a
gOOd man charLie brOWn”. Arts Center of Oak Park, 200 N. Oak Park Ave. Friday, November 4th - Sunday, November 7. For school day performances, e-mail
office@cytchicago.org.
christian yOuth theater PerFOrmances OF “snOW
White”. Arts Center of Oak Park, 200 N. Oak Park Ave. School Perfomances of November 17th and 18th. Public Performances November 18-20, 2011. For tickets and information, call (847) 516-2298 or email office@
cytchicago.org.
symPhOny OF Oak Park & river FOrest Concerts are held 4 p.m on Sunday afternoons at
mum Fest is on display at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Avenue, including many varieties of blooming chrysan- themums grown from historic stock plants at the Conservatory. The Conservatory is open from 10a.m.-4p.m., Tuesday through Sunday and from 2p.m.-4p.m. on Mondays. Call (708) 386-4700.
Oak Park and river FOrest hOLiday OPen hOuse and
artisan saLe held December 4, 2011, 1–4 p.m. at Historic Pleasant Home, 217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park. Live music, handpainted ornaments, crafts in the kitchen and winter stories in the library, plus desserts and tea.
For more information, call (708) 848-6755 or visit www.oprfhistory. org.
38th annuaL craFt Fair. Oak Park Women’s Exchange, 839 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 848-4693 or visit
www.opwe.org.
hOLiday OPen hOuse & craFt Faire at the Oak Park Conservatory from Noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2011. See floral displays and Santa Claus. Door wreaths and
histOricaL sOciety OF
paperwhite narcissus will be on sale, as well as other holiday crafts at an expanded Craft Faire. Call (708) 386-4700.
Oak Park art district hOLiday Lights is held on November 11, 12 & 13. Call for times (708) 848- 1761.
annuaL ice shOW eXtrava- ganZa is a Park District of Oak Park program. Held in Winter. Call (708) 383-0002 or (708) 848- 9661.
artisans and craFters uniQue bOutiQue OF the Oak Park WOmen’s eXchange
hOLiday OPen hOuse held December 7th. A non-profit marketplace to showcase and sell works. For information, call Oak Park Women’s Exchange, 839 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 848-
4693 or visit
www.opwe.org.
victOrian christmas tOurs are held at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in December. Guided tours are given by stu- dents who emphasize Victorian holiday customs and family life. Free tours are given between 9 and 11 a.m. Visit www.wrightplus. org or call (708) 848-1976.
POLar eXPress 2011 Mark your calendars for the train to the North Pole! Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4. The train departs at 12:45 p.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. Join the River Forest Park District and the River Forest Public Library on a train ride to pick up Santa Claus in the North Pole! You will be able to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, as well as reading stories, playing games and even singing Christmas Car- ols. Registration will begin Oct. 24 for residents and Nov. 14 for
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2011-2012 Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce Community Guide
www.oprfchamber.org
2011-2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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