lifestyles
Dickens still relevant after 200 years
It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness … Here is a short quiz for those “literary type” types among us: 1) Identify the author of the following line: Marley, was dead, to begin with. 2) Which author created the characters …
Oak Park-River Forest Community Calendar, Feb. 9
Oak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Your Page. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication. Fax (708) 383-3678; e-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; or mail …
Share the love at Whole Foods Feb. 15
When I want to taste the love in a dish, I insist on starting with the finest ingredients. I purchased all of the ingredients for my hearty ragu recipe at the River Forest Whole Foods Market, and it won’t be the same without a dollop …
Nominate seniors who volunteer by March 15
The Home Instead Senior Care offices serving seniors in Chicagoland has announced the “Salute to Senior Service” program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities. The program will include a search for the most outstanding senior volunteer in …
A Valentine’s Day dinner your family will love
Warm, gooey pizza is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Keep the good times rolling with this sweet dessert: Strawberry Sushi.
River Forest Public Library Calendar
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave.; riverforestlibrary.org. All programs and events are free and open to the public. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Call (708) 366-5205. Due to space limitations priority is given to River Forest Library cardholders. Reference/Public Relations …
Pet of the Week
Name: Fluff and Pilar Species: Cats Breed: Domestic Shorthair Color: Fluff is Black; Pilar is Orange Gender: Male Age: Adults The newest ACL Pet of the Week is actually a pair of cats, “Fluff and Pilar”. Not quite “The Odd Couple” or even “Starsky & …
Chocolate for your wardrobe
Chocolate has powers. It’s been a magical food flavor for millennia. It’s been a holy substance for religious rites, as well as payment for taxes and goods. In modern times, the sweet delight most often serves as an offering to attract the attention — or …
Score big with these Super Bowl sliders
The National Restaurant Association predicts that a whopping 48 million people will order take out on Super Bowl Sunday this year. When the New England Patriots battle the New York Giants for the NFL Championship on Feb. 5, most folks will feast on pizza, wings, …
Three local chefs lose weight on new ‘Fat Chef’ series
Three local chefs are featured in the Food Network’s new series “Fat Chef,” which premieres at 9 p.m. Jan. 26. The series follows overweight culinary pros from Chicago, New York, New Jersey and Ohio on a 16-week journey to overcome weight issues with the help of therapists, nutritonists and trainers.
Meet your match at 20s & 30s mixer Feb. 11
There’s nothing like February in Chicagoland to bring out the grumpy in local singles. There’s plenty of slush to step in, the sun sets before you leave work in the evening and everybody but you is celebrating their love with heart-shaped chocolates. Before you decide …
Oak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Your Page. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication. Fax (708) 383-3678; e-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; or mail …
Seniors pay no property tax through Deferral Program
Senior citizens struggling with property tax bills can enroll in a program in which they pay no property taxes at all, according to Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar. Under the Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program, qualifying seniors can defer payment of their property taxes …
Teacher brings Yiddish music, stories into kids’ lives
They were playful songs she used to sing to her children in the car or at home, anywhere where she could put a smile on their faces. And anywhere where she could continue to teach them Yiddish. Dr. Khane-Faygl Turtletaub of Skokie always sang her …
Shadow dancing
It’s party time in Punxsutawney. On Feb. 2, Phil, the world’s most beloved groundhog, will let us know the prognosis for spring. If he sees his shadow when he ventures out of his hibernation burrow for the day, it’s cold and snow for six more …
