Oak Park-River Forest Community Calendar, Feb. 16
February 15, 2012 6:56PM
Updated: March 17, 2012 8:13AM
Clubs
AT&T TelecomPioneers: Forest Life Member Club’s monthly luncheon will be held beginning with cash bar at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. March 8 at Bohemian Crystal, 639 N. Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. Entertainment by storyteller Genny Riddle. Cost $20. Reservations by March 1. Call Lorie Kallas at (630) 629-1633.
North Suburban Needlearts: Guild general business meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. March 6 at the Gloria Dei Church, 1133 Pfingston Road in Northbrook. Following the business meeting Michele Sales will present “Kakishibu — The Art of Japanese Persimmon Juice Dye.” Sales has been expressing herself with pigment and mixed media since childhood. She currently works in two- and three-dimensional media. Her bachelor’s degree in fine arts was awarded in 2001 by The Art Institute of Chicago. Guests are welcome. There is no charge for first time guests. A two-day workshop on Persimmon juice dyeing techniques will follow on March 7-8. For more info visit www.needleartsguild.com. Ardis Mistak, (847) 480-1187; ardis1929@gmail.com. The North Suburban Needlearts Guild is a Chicago area organization that draws members from Wisconsin, Indiana and the greater Chicago area.
Gathering
Meet 7th District Candidates: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 25 at the Park District Building in Forest Park, 7501 Harrison St. A Candidates Forum for Illinois 7th District State Representative will be held beginning with meeting and greeting the candidates then the Candidate Forum will follow and run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by Citizens United in Forest Park; www.cuinfp.org; cuinfp@yahoo.com. River Forest is also in the 7th State Representative Disctrict.
Government
The following groups meet in Oak Park Village Hall, Madison Street and Lombard. Visit www.oak-park.us, mouse over to News, then click on Meeting Calendar. An interpreter is available. Human Resources Dept. (708) 383-6400, Ext. 2326 or (708) 848-1911 (TTY/TDD). Need 48 hours notice. CC is Council Chambers.
Today: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Building Codes Advisory Commission; 7-9:30 p.m. Finance Committee of the Village Board; 7-10 p.m. Plan Commission.
Feb. 20: Presidents’ Day Holiday.
Feb. 21: Last Day to Register to Vote; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Executive Session Property, Litigation, Personnel, Labor; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Village Board Regular Meeting; 7:30-9 p.m. Citizen Police Oversight Committee.
Feb. 22: 8-9:30 a.m. Business Association Council; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Illinois Public Health Consortium; 7-9 p.m. Community Design Commission; 7-9 p.m. Community Design Commission Advisory Committee Meeting; 7-9:30 p.m. Universal Access Commission; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Architectural Review Committee/Historic Preservation Commission.
Feb. 23: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Emergency Telephone System Board; 6-9 p.m. NICOR Gas Company, Residents, Engineering Department.
Youth Services Committee: 6:45 p.m. Feb. 21 at Oak Park Township, 105 S. Oak Park Ave. The public is welcome to attend.
Community Mental Health: Board of Oak Park Township meets 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township offices, 1100 Lake St., Lower Level, Room 35 in Oak Park. Lisa DeVivo, executive director, (708) 358-8855; www.cmhb-oakpark.org; e-mail cmhb@cmhb-oakpark.org.
River Forest Public Library: Board meetings, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 the Board of Trustees holds its regular meeting at the library, 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest. The public is always invited to attend these meetings. Visit www.riverforestlibrary.org and “Check out the world from here!”
River Forest Village Board: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Community Room of Village Hall, 400 Park Ave. Public invited.
Health Notes
Halau i Ka Pono: is in its fourth year of Hawaiian dance classes at its new location, 38 Lake St., Oak Park. Hula Workshop: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 19. Fee: $45. Focus on basic feet and hands during the first hour and learn a hula in the next two hours. The first hour of the workshop is perfect for beginners and intermediate hula dancers wanting to improve technique. The third hour is good for hula dancers with at least six months of experience with permission of the Kumu. You may take either two or three hours of this workshop. RSVP to june@halauikapono.org or call (708) 297-6321; www.halauikapono.org.
Laughter Yoga Club: of Oak Park meets 7:30-8:15 p.m. Feb. 22 at Mills Park Tower, 1025 Pleasant Place, Oak Park. Fee free and contortion free. David Kelm (708) 975-9300; e-mail david1945@aol.com; www.laughteryoga.org. Also check out www.laughteryogaamerica.com.
Here’s Help
Compassionate Friends: East Suburban Chapter, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Cornerstone Community Church of Brookfield, 9008 Fairview Ave. A free grief support meeting for parents who have lost a child to any cause of death. Visit www.compassionatefriends.org or call Gary Parmenter (630) 935-1228 or e-mail tcfeastsuburban@aol.com. (Serves people within the borders of Northlake, Countryside, Cicero and Oak Park.)
Epilepsy Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Oak Park Hospital, 520 S. Maple St., Oak Park, in Conference Room A, just left of the main entrance. The group brings together equality, skill, knowledge and support; always looking to move forward the lives of those who come together. Whether you feel like you’ve lost your courage, your heart, your brain or your way, the quickest way back is working together. Call Patty Martin at (708) 302-7153
Learning
Knitting Classes: “Ewe Need a Headband?” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the main Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. Presented by reference librarian and experienced knitter Helen Blinder with local knitting instructor Sue Jaffee, an accomplished knitter and knitting instructor from the Tangled Web and Knit Just Knits, in Oak Park. Also: “Novel Knitters 101” 7 p.m. March 20 for beginning knitters. Learn the basic concepts of knitting, including casting on, binding off, the knit stitch, the purl stitch and more. Also: “Knit Happens!” 1:30 p.m. March 26 teens are invited to join instructor Sue Jaffee for a “staycation” and learn the basics of knitting in this two-session program. All classes free. Reservations required. Register in person, online or call (708) 452-3480. A required materials list will be provided in advance of each class. Visit www.oppl.org or call (708) 383-8200.
Religion Notes
Ekklesia: a Christian adult education organization, will present “Jerusalem: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 29 at St. Giles’ McDonough Hall, 1101 N. Columbian Ave., Oak Park. The Rev. Leslie Hoppe, OFM, of the Catholic Theological Union, will discuss the origins and status of Jerusalem, a city sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He will speak on the present situation in the Middle East and hopes for the future centered on this holy city. The lecture fee is $6. Free coffee for attendees. The hall is wheelchair accessible.
Faith Introduction: Unitarian Universalism, 1-3 p.m. March 4 at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park. This two-hour class is offered once a month and is taught by Unity Temple’s senior minister the Rev. Alan Taylor. Unitarian Universalism’s principles, values, beliefs and practices will be addressed. In addition, learn more about the history of Unitarian Universalism’s faith tradition, the history of the congregation and congregational life today. To register for this free class e-mail tlewis@unitytemple.org.
St. Giles Parish: invites all to a Lenten Parish Mission, “Walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark,” 7 p.m. Feb. 26-28 in St. Giles Church, corner of Greenfield Street and Columbian Avenue, Oak Park. Megan McKenna, well-known author, theologian, storyteller and lecturer, will lead participants through the Sunday Gospels of Lent. Learn what these gospel stories have to say about conversion, morality, economics, service, compassion and living an authentic life today. (708) 383-3430.
Seniors
ARCC: (Active Retired Citizens Club) meets noon-2 p.m. Feb. 17 and March 2 on the Triton College Campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. The ARCC is an activity and social club for community residents who are young at heart, and interested in expanding their social and intellectual life through adult education and community programs. Dues are $12 in district and $15 out of district. For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3603.
RSVP: (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program). Meets in Room R-221, of the Robert Collins Center on Triton’s main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., in River Grove. RSVP is a volunteer program for individuals who are 55+ who want to make a difference in their communities. Call the RSVP office at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3835 or 3603.
Trailside Museum
Trailside Museumof Natural Historyis at 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest (Chicago and Thatcher avenues) and is run by Cook County Forest Preserve District. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise stated. Call (708) 366-6530. Most programs are free.
Morning Fitness Hike: 9 a.m. Feb. 18. Join in a brisk naturalist-led walk on the museum’s scenic trails to see what’s happening in nature this month. Adult program; dress for the weather!
Warm Hearts, Cold Noses Hike: 1 p.m. Feb. 19. Join in s late winter nature walk through beautiful Thatcher Woods. Dress for the weather! Family program.
Trailside Museum: is open Feb. 20, Presidents Day.
Nature Fun: 1-3 p.m. Feb. 20. Drop in for nature-related crafts and educational activities. Family program.
Owl Secrets: 1 p.m. Feb. 26. Children ages 8 and up with an adult are invited to learn amazing facts about owls through touchable owl artifacts and fun activities including dissecting owl pellets. Fee: $1 per child.
Volunteers
Send news of volunteer opportunities for Community Calendars, to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com or call (708) 524-4417.
Animal Care League: Volunteer Program. Family Team/Green Team. For families with children age 10-16. Parents need to be with and interacting with their children at all times. Minimum of four hours or more per month; 1 hour cleaning of shelter include folding laundry, washing pet dishes, sweeping, cleaning florrs, washing windows, doors. Adult Team. For 17 and older. Volunteers start out on the Green Team then train for other teams. Adults can also help outside the shelter at off-site adoption events; humane educational visits at schools; Web photographer; Foster care; Special events; pick up donations; Second Chance Shop and Economy Shop. Come to the shelter at 1011 Garfield St., Oak Park, in person and fill out an application. There is a $25 volunteer training fee. Sign up for volunteer orientation. Call (708) 848-8155; visit www.animalcareleague.org; e-mail aclcontact@yahoo.com.
Seguin Seeks Older Adults: Make a difference in your community. Seguin Services is seeking adult volunteers, age 55 or older, to volunteer with FIIVE Chicago (Fostering Intergenerational Inclusive Volunteer Engagement in Chicago). It is a volunteer program in which young people with disabilities partner with older adult mentors to engage in service to their communities together. Seguin is seeking volunteers to attend training in February or March and commit to volunteering six hours per month for a period of nine months. The volunteers will mentor the young adults as they volunteer together at area soup kitchens, animal shelters, for environmental causes, with foster children, in nursing homes or hospitals, with homebound older adults and more. For more information or to volunteer, call Casey Burke, of Seguin, at (708) 222-2288.
West Suburban PADS: Several openings for volunteers in the emergency shelter. Second Shift: 10:30 p.m.-5 a.m., two volunteers or Shelter Relief Staff. Third Shift: 5-7:30 a.m. Site Captain plus five volunteers needed for the following days: the second Monday morning of every month at Euclid United Methodist Church, Oak Park; the third Thursday of every month at Grace Episcopal Church, Oak Park; and the third Friday of every month at First United Methodist Church, Oak Park. Contact Shelter Manager Emily Aker at shelter@westsuburbanpads.org or (708) 338-1724, Ext. 228. Also: Are you interested in a regular, 20-hours-per-week volunteer position answering the telephone at the Administrative Offices in Maywood? Contact Lynda Schueler at lschueler@westsuburbanpads.org or (708) 338-1724, Ext. 223. Also: Spring Cleaning: at the daytime, weekday Support Center in Maywood, 1851 S. 9th Ave. If you are interested and available between 3 and 5 p.m. on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, or between 1 and 5 p.m. on a Wednesday, contact Supportive Services Manager Justin Schloer at jschloer@westsuburbanpads.org or (708) 338-1724, Ext. 235. Also: Sack Lunch Providers: needed March 28. Sack lunches for 54 guests. Drop-off lunches at the shelter between 6:30-9 p.m. that evening, to be served the next morning as guests leave the shelter. Also: Friday Night Drivers Needed: Drivers are needed to take shelter guests from St. Eulalia’s Catholic Church,1851 S. 9th Ave., in Maywood to the shelter site at St. John’s Lutheran, 305 S. Circle Ave, Forest Park. These guests attend job training and a support group until 6:45 p.m. They then need a ride directly to the shelter site. Your total commitment is about 30 minutes each Friday. You may volunteer for as many Friday nights per month as you wish. Visit online at www.westsuburbanpads.org; on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wspads; and on Twitter at WestSubPADS. West Suburban PADS exists to serve individuals who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, with dignity and respect, through shelter, housing, preventive and supportive services.
Seguin Seeks Older Adults: Make a difference in your community. Seguin Services is seeking adult volunteers, age 55 or older, to volunteer with FIIVE Chicago (Fostering Intergenerational Inclusive Volunteer Engagement in Chicago). It is a volunteer program in which young people with disabilities partner with older adult mentors to engage in service to their communities together. Seguin is seeking volunteers to attend training in February or March and commit to volunteering six hours per month for a period of nine months. The volunteers will mentor the young adults as they volunteer together at area soup kitchens, animal shelters, for environmental causes, with foster children, in nursing homes or hospitals, with homebound older adults and more. For more information or to volunteer, call Casey Burke, of Seguin, at (708) 222-2288.
The Frank Lloyd Wright: Preservation Trust is seeking volunteers to assist at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park; Wright’s Robie House, in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood; and The Rookery Building in Chicago’s Loop. Volunteer orientation sessions occur monthly at all three National Historic Landmarks and interested parties are encouraged to contact the Preservation Trust at volunteer@gowright.org; e-mail volunteer@gowright.org; or call (708) 725-3817.
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