Community Corner
Holiday Tree Lighting, PopUp Shop Opening: This Week
Other happenings in Oak Park and River Forest this week include:
After a successful June showing in Oak Park, Pop Up by Design coordinators Jacqui Ross and Bryan Northup are planning the Nov. 15 opening of a new pop-up shop featuring a new group of local artists for the holiday shopping season.
The Pop Up Holiday Shop will open Nov. 15 in the shops at 1000 Lake St. in downtown Oak Park and remain open on Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., with two extra last minute shopping days through Dec. 24.
The new space will be "transformed into a vibrant holiday shopping spot full of thoughtful handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts that are locally made," according to the Pop Up by Design website.
Items for sale will include anything from embellished furniture and original paintings to jewelry, ornaments, vintage apparel and functional glass.
Finance 200: How is OPRF using your tax dollars?Thurs., Nov. 14, 7:00 p.m., Maze Library (845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park)
Tues., Nov. 26, 7:00 p.m., River Forest Public Library (735 Lathrop, River Forest)
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All community members are invited to join District 200 officials for an overview of the high school's current income and expenses, what the school is doing about the total fund balance, and the 2013 tax levy.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Oak Park Arts District
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The Oak Park Arts District will hold its annual tree lighting ceremony along Harrison Street as part of November’s Holiday Lights celebration. Join us Friday, November 15th from 6-10pm for special events, performances and artist receptions within the galleries, shops and eateries. On Saturday, November 16th from 12-8pm enjoy art, music, food, dance and hands-on activities for the whole family. This holiday season Shop Artfully in the Oak Park Arts District. For event details please visit our website: http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/events/holiday-lights/
Other happenings in Oak Park and River Forest this week:
- Veterans Day Ceremony
- Veterans Day Musical Tribute with Roger Kotecki at the Oak Park Arms
- Ernest Hemingway and War
- Writers at Wright Presents Alexander McCall Smith
- Mother Goose Story Time
- Here's to Your Health: Mental Strength & Brain Fitness
- Senior Movie & Trivia
- Prince Among Slaves Book Discussion
- Writers at Wright Presents Amy Tan
- Grandparent Story Time
- Holiday Card Workshop at the Oak Park Arms
- Dominican and Concordia Universities To Hold Annual Hunger Banquet
- Military Dance Workshop at the Oak Park Arms
- St. Ignatius College Prep Holiday Shopping Event
- 7th Annual Chili Café at River Forest United Methodist Church
- Holiday Open House
- Holiday Lights
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