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Acorn Public Library Serves Summer Meals; July 23rd-August 18th
Acorn Library in Oak Forest is partnering with the Greater Chicago food Depository to provide Free healthy summer Meals for kids!
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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There Oughta Be A Law!
The primitive ritual of men going around in public without a shirt must be stopped. I implore you men, please stop.
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Hey Oak Forest Moms! Central Park Can Be a Whole Day of Fun!
Central Park in Oak Forest is right in your backyard and you can make it a whole day outing with your little ones.
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SEX is Not a Four Letter Word
With 91% of 13 year olds having access to the internet, talking about sex with your kids is more important than ever.
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A Big Cup of Lemonade for 50¢, but the Life Lesson is Priceless
Jack Crubaugh started a Lemonade Stand after he was diagnosed with Lupus because he wanted to give back. He is a true inspiration.
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Oak Forest Rotary Club Celebrates Service Above Self
The Rotary Club of Oak Forest named their Paul Harris Awards, the Rotarian of the Year and its Board Members for their 2018/2019 year.
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4 Paws Playhouse, Cage Free Boarding/Doggie Daycare at its Finest
4 Paws Playhouse in Oak Forest, is a Cage Free Boarding and Doggie Daycare, and Just Might be the Happiest Place on Earth.
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Oak Forest Rocks, Literally.
Join the Facebook group called 'Oak Forest Rocks Kindness' that shares messages of kindness on hidden rocks around Oak Forest.
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It's a Dog's Life in Oak Forest
You are lucky to be a dog in Oak Forest because of the many accessible open spaces and places for dogs to run free. Here are just a few.
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How the Unplanned Meeting of a Pit Bull, Changed My Live Forever
The news media paints pit bulls with a wide brush of violence and aggression but I can tell you first hand, they are wrong.
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Harper's Grove Represents Oak Forest Proudly in the Windy City
Harper's Grove, an up and coming band out of Chicago, talks about their humble beginnings in Oak Forest and their next big step
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The Surprising Reason Central Avenue's Speed Limit Is Only 25 MPH
Central Avenue, a main Oak Forest thoroughfare, is only 25 mph and criticized for being too slow. Why it is that way might surprise you.
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Does Oak Forest Match Its 'All Good Things Close To Home' Slogan?
We challenged Oak Forest to see if it lived up to its tag line. Find out how the city fared.
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To the Young Mom at Walgreen's, This Too Shall Pass.
It is not easy being a mom, especially in public. To the mom of the toddler in the middle of a tantrum, I promise, it will get better.
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How Thrift Store Shopping Can Save You Big Money
If you are tired of spending hundreds of dollars on clothing, shopping at local thrift stores could be the answer.
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A Few of the Best Kept Secrets in Oak Forest for Families
A pond you didn't know existed? A magic forest with a creek? A park where you can play miniature golf? All right here in Oak Forest!
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Jill Carrera, Full Time Mom, Part time Super Hero
Jill Carrera is someone you should know in Oak Forest. She is a mother of 6 children and fosters children in need.
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Jack Frost is a Summer Tradition for Oak Forest Families
Few in Oak Forest would argue that Jack Frost is the best place for an ice cream cone on a warm summer night.
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Get Up and Help Launches Random Acts of Kindness Project
Get Up and Help, a non-profit charity in Oak Forest began a new project today spotlighting giving back to those that serve our community.
