Community Corner
End-of-Season Pool Schedule Starts Today, OPRF Tryouts Wednesday
Also good to know this week: OPRFHS fall sports tryouts start Wednesday; Microbrew Review, Arts & Crafts Show and Wright Ride are this weekend; D90 class assignments mailed Thursday.
Monday
End-of-season pool schedule starts today: at Rehm Park start today, meaning the pool will close earlier and have shorter hours until it closes Sept. 2 (see schedule above).Perseids meteor shower: NASA is predicting a spectacular showing of the Perseids meteor shower tonight and tomorrow.
OPRFHS: Board meets Monday night.
Wednesday
Sports tryouts at OPRF: Fall sports tryouts start today at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Go to the school's website for more information.Thursday
D90 class assignments: They'll be mailed Thursday, Aug. 15Thursday Night Out: 5-9 p.m., featuring live music and great deals on food
Friday
Third Friday: Oak Park Arts District hosts monthly "Third Friday" events, with special events in Arts District businesses from 6-10 p.m.Free back-to-school event: The Living Word Christian Center, 7600 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Forest Park, will host "Back 2 School @ the Spot," starting at 7 p.m. in the parking lot (on the side of the main sanctuary, near Walmart). The free event will include food, basketball, giveaways and a concert. For more information visit www.gohardforchrist.com.
OPRFHS parking: Permits are still available for purchase for $240 until Friday, Aug. 16.
Weekend/Other
Free lesson: School of Rock in Oak Park is offering free trial lessons. More info here.Microbrew Review is 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 on Marion Street.
39th Annual Oak Park Ave-Lake Arts & Crafts Show: Westgate and Marion, all day
The Wright Ride: 6 a.m. Sunday through downtown Oak Park
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