D97 to Vote on iPad Rollout at Aug. 20 Meeting

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 board meets at 7 p.m.: The board will vote on its plan to buy iPads to implement its 1:1 technology plan starting this fall. The board will also vote on a resolution to purchase and install 79 exterior security cameras at its eight elementary schools. Read more: District 97 Plans iPad Rollout, Parent Communication.

Tonight is also the night for info sessions at a few District 97 schools, including:

• Brooks and Julian middle schools: Information/fee night for 7th and 8th graders, 4-7 p.m. (Julian)
• Whittier Elementary School: PTO information center, 10:30 a.m. and school tour for new families, 10 a.m.
• Mann Elementary School: Welcome Back Picnic, 5-7 p.m.
• Longfellow Elementary School: Kindergarten popsicles on the playground, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Divvy bike share program could come to Oak Park: Read more here. 

Fundraiser to benefit Oak-Leyden: Fuego Loco, 722 Lake St. in Oak Park, is hosting a fundraiser today for Oak-Leyden Developmental Services and will be donating 20 percent of all bills to the organization. 

Groov'n in the Grove is Aug. 20! Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head over to Groov'n in the Grove from 7-10 tonight at the Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison St. Forest Park. The village event will feature a concert, concessions and beverages for sale and free concert. For more information, call the Community Center at 708-771-7737.

Other events:

• Cruise Nites in Berwyn, 6-9 p.m., intersection of Windsor and Grove avenues, more info here.
• Teen improv workshop, 7-8 p.m., Oak Park Public Library, Maze branch, more info here

Lastly, check out this video of OPRFHS freshmen: WATCH: OPRFHS Freshmen Dancing on First Day of School