OAKtoberfest in downtown Oak Park
Wright original structures and other architecturally significant building and homes along the way. Do you have the “Wright Stuff?” For more information call (708) 524-7800 or visit
www.oakparkcycleclub.org.
rOOseveLt rOad summer streetFair held late August, on Roosevelt Road between Oak Park Avenue and East Avenue. For dates and more information contact Paul Zimmerman, (708) 763-0987.
cheney mansiOn garden days Stroll the mansion’s award- winning gardens at 220 N. Euclid. Gardeners on hand to answer questions. Wednesdays, through- out Summer, 7a.m.-1p.m., 220 N. Euclid. Call for dates, (708) 383- 2612.
JuLy 4th indePendence day Parade The Oak Park Indepen- dence Day parade starts at Long- fellow Park (Ridgeland & Jack- son). The parade route starts at Adams and Ridgeland and goes north to Augusta. Please bring canned or non-perishable food to donate to the Oak Park Food Pantry. Drop Boxes will be at the beginning, middle and end of the parade. Join other viewers and participants after the parade for a concert at the Whittier School Playground. For more informa- tion call (708) 358-5421.
gaLa JuLy 4th FireWOrks ceLebratiOn Community Bank of Oak Park - River Forest proudly sponsors Oak Park’s traditional fireworks display to be held at the Oak Park - River Forest High School Stadium at dusk. Fun for the whole family!
Oak Park Farmers market open on Saturdays, May through the last Saturday in October from 7 a.m. - 1p.m. and is located at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 W. Lake Street. Watch for an early opening date. The farmers market features fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, ci- der, cut flowers, plants, bakery and coffee plus entertainment. Visit
www.oak-park.us/farmers- market for details or call (708) 358-5780.
sideWaLk saLes are held in the business districts.
www.oprfchamber.org
For dates call Downtown Oak Park, (708) 383-4145.
For dates call The Avenue, (708) 613-3301.
FestivaL theatre presents an outdoor Shakespeare play in July and August under the stars in Austin Gardens. Call (708) 524- 2050.
Pets On Parade Park District of Oak Park. Saturday, August 4th, 11-2p.m. For more information, call (708) 725-2108.
taste OF Oak Park Fest, a com- munity event, held annually third Sunday in August in Scoville Park, hosted by American Women Oak Park-River Forest. For more infor- mation, call Josie “Joie” Pierce at (708) 524-2415.
the 38th annuaL Oak Park avenue-Lake arts & craFts
shOW is a juried fine art and craft show held in Scoville Park (Oak Park Avenue and Lake Street). Call for August date. (847) 991- 4748 or American Society of Art- ists, (312) 751-2500.
annuaL Friends OF the Oak Park Library bOOk Fair is a two day annual fund raiser which ben- efits the Oak Park Public Library’s special programs and services. August 2012. The fair features rare books, hardbacks, paper- backs, records, and collectible sets. For more information call the library, (708) 383-8200; (708) 445-6260 or write to: P.O. Box 3821, Oak Park 60303.
annuaL garden WaLk - gar- den cLub OF Oak Park river
FOrest Ten or more private gar- dens are opened to visitors dur- ing this annual event. The Garden Walk is sponsored by FOPCON’s and the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest. The most cur- rent information about the Garden Club’s activities can be found on- line at
www.gcoprf.org.
8th annuaL barrie Fest held late August or early fall, in Barrie Park (Lombard and Garfield). For more info visit
www.seopco.org or e-mail:
info@seopco.org.
FALL 2012
scc-the LiFeLOng Learning center – 10th annuaL
uLyssean aWard dinner held in September at the Carleton Hotel during which the Senior Citizens’ Center honors significant community leaders. Proceeds benefit the Center.
For information call (708) 848-5251.
Oak Park WOmen’s eXchange FaLL annuaL dOLL’s tea Party. The annual party will be sponsored by the Oak Park Women’s Exchange, 839 S. Oak Park Ave. September 22, 2012, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Crafts and sports activities geared toward girls and boys, ages 6-12. Free event, refreshments. For information call (708) 848-4693
Oak Park and river FOrest “chiLdren’s day” held Sunday, September 30, 2012, 1–4 p.m. Old- fashioned fun at Pleasant Home in Mills Park.
Call for more information, (708) 848-6755 or visit
oprfhistory.org.
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www.opwe.org. histOricaL
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OaktOberFest takes place in Downtown Oak Park in September. The event features live music, entertainment for kids and food
booths.
Call Downtown Oak Park, (708) 383-4145 or visit
www.downtownoakpark.net
cOmmunity bank annuaL “makin’ tracks” 5k cOmmu-
nity run/WaLk, hosted by Con- cordia University Chicago, Oak Park River Forest High School, Fenwick High School. Held at Concordia University Chicago in September.
For more information please visit
www.rfparks.com or call (708) 366-6660, x105
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