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Acorn Library Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with Style
Acorn Public Library celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a party which will highlight Kids, community and their humble beginnings.
Melanie Gangolf, Patch Mayor
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Melanie Gangolf has been a resident of Oak Forest for 14 years and a South Sider her whole life. Growing up in Alsip in the 70's has given her a wealth of experiences and friends that she is proud to call her own. She is a part time eBayer and full time mom to her 3 teenagers who all attend Oak Forest High School. Melanie is the co-founder of Get Up And Help a 501c3 charity which strives to help the community of Oak Forest. She became the Oak Forest Patch Mayor in 2018 and is excited to be writing for the town that she is glad to call home. You can follower her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melanie.mullengangolf or twitter at https://twitter.com/e_gangolf.
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Oak Forest HS Preps for Annual Colonel Madden Mad Dash
The Oak Forest High School Cross Country team is hosting their annual Colonel Madden Cross-Town Mad Dash on October 6th.
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Arbor Park District 145 Teachers Are Worth A New Contract
Teachers from Arbor Park School District 145 are holding Informational strikes while the union negotiates a new deal.
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Oak Forest Cross County Team Commerate 9/11 With Memorial Jerseys
At a Cross Country Meet held at Central Park, the OFHS Cross Country Team showed their National Spirit by Wearing Special Jerseys
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To The Deli at Jewel and Food For Less in Oak Forest--Listen Up!
I can't wait in line anymore at the Jewel or the Food For Less Deli. Thankfully, I have come up with a plan.
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Oak Forest's Old Times Family Picnic is a Town Tradition
The Oak Forest Park District is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and their Old Times Family Picnic was a huge success.
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Alternative Education Program for District 228 Opens Its Doors
Bremen High School District 228, partnering with South Suburban College, opened its new Alternative Education Program, The Delta Academy.
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Oak Forest High School Kicks Off Its Football Season
Oak Forest High School had its first home game of the season and I found an unexpected community which connects us all.
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Oak Forest Rotary Club Donates a Shelter Box for those in Need.
Oak Forest Rotary Club donates tirelessly for those in need, in Oak Forest and around the globe.
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Enterprising Boys Bring a Veggie Stand to their Oak Forest Block
Neighbors can't pass up a home grown vegetable stand manned by kids from the neighborhood.
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Top 10 Things I Did To Create Over Achieving Brainiacs, I Think.
Raising children who achieve success is only part of it. Raising Children who believe they can, is the real goal.
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Hey Walgreen's, I am Begging You, Put the Halloween Candy Away.
As a mom I don't need anymore pressure for the hour glass to hasten, time is moving fast enough on it own.
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Announcing the Donald O'Malley Art Program Coming to Oak Forest
Get Up and Help from Oak Forest received a grant to start an Art Program in the name of the Donald O'Malley, a celebrated artist.
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Emma Galvan Sings Her Way into the Finals In The One, Jr.
The One Jr. is a singing contest at Bourbon Street which has been running since June. We caught up with Emma Galvan, one of the 7 finalists.
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4 Paws Playhouse Hosts Dog Lure Course this Sunday.
Come out for a day of bonding with neighbors, both human and canine, this Sunday August 19th for a Dog Lure Course and Doggie Dash.
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Did Anytime Fitness in Oak Forest Miss Its Mark?
I realize I don't speak for all Oak Foresters, but Anytime Fitness is not the work out place for us.
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National Night Out Connects Oak Forest Rescue Workers & Community
Oak Forest Neighborhood is connected by National Night Out with events geared toward family and putting a friendly face to rescue workers.
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Bremen Alumni Taryn Harmon Opens Tee's Cakes and Confections
Harmon, 25, takes a leap of faith to open her Specialty Event Dessert Catering Business in Oak Forest.
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Observations by a PTO Misfit But Ever Hopeful Volunteer
Being a volunteer for the PTO or any group run by a majority of women is many times frustrating because of personalities that can dominate.
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Videos Released on YouTube of TEDx Talks in Oak Forest.
Oak Forest High School students' ideas are shared with the world with the release of their TEDx Talks on Youtube.
