Oak Park-River Forest Community Calendar, Feb. 23

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Updated: March 24, 2012 8:15AM

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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.” 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.

Oak Park Photography Club: 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the main Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. All skill levels welcome.

Sensory Friendly Films: 10 a.m. Feb. 25 - “The Secret World of Arrietty”; March 10 - “Dr. Seuss ’The Lorax’ ”; April 7 - “Pirates! Band of Misfits.” AMC Theatres and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities and sensory issues an opportunity to enjoy films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.

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 District.

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: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Emergency Telephone System Board; 6-9 p.m. NICOR Gas Company, Residents, Engineering Department.

Feb. 27: Early voting begins 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Village Hall; 7-9:30 p.m. Transportation Commission; 7-9:30 p.m. Village Board Special Meeting; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Education Committee.

Feb. 28: 6-9 p.m. Board of Health; 7-9 p.m. First Time Homebuyer Seminar; 7:30-9 p.m. Liquor Control Review Board.

Feb. 29: 7-9 p.m. Condo Network.

River Forest Village Board: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Community Room of Village Hall, 400 Park Ave. Public invited.

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. Also: 7-8:30 p.m. March 13 at Cicero Community Center, 2250 S. 49th Ave., Room 101.

Kids’ Stuff

IMPACT Basketball Tryouts: 1-3 p.m. Boys in fifth-eighth grade; 4-6 p.m. Girls in second-eighth grade March 3 and March 10 at Oak Park-River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park. Maximum roster size per team: 10-13. Tryout fee $10 includes a free T-shirt. Visit www.impactbasketball.org for more information about the program.

IMPACT Basketball Tryouts: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Boys in second-fourth grade, March 2 and March 9 at the at River Forest Community Center, 8020 Madison St. Maximum roster size per team: 10-13. Tryout fee $10 includes a free T-shirt. Visit www.impactbasketball.org for more information about the program.

Legacy Sports Camp: Indoor Soccer, 5-6 p.m. March 7, 14, 21, 18 at The Arc, 18 W. Chicago Ave., Oak Park. For first- through third-graders. Are you ready for fast paced off-the-wall soccer? (It’s literally off the wall!) Each week features soccer drills and a scrimmage. We will pick new teams and play games/contests. Fee: $50; Max enrollment 18. Mail to legacysportscamp1@gmail.com; www.legacysportscamp.com; (312) 523-3707.

Spring Kids’ Stuff Resale: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 3 at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. West Suburban Mothers of Multiples event. Gently worn baby, children’s and maternity clothing, baby equipment, toys, games and a ton more “kids’ stuff!” www.facebook.com/wsresale or www.wsmoms.org. Admission: $1. Call Kelli Janczewski (708) 373-0153.

Trailside Museum

Trailside Museum of Natural History is 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.

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.

Nature Story Times: 10:30 a.m. March 1, March 15 and March 29. Nature-inspired stories and crafts for ages 3-5 w/adult. Fee: $1 per child.

Volunteer Work Day: Call for details. March 3. Help restore and beautify Trailside’s grounds and preserve.