Park District Offering Karate Classes, Factor 75 Expanding to Oak Park, River Forest

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Kids Day Of Service: Calling all kids and families to join us for a fun volunteer project at the Animal Care League.

Moving to the Chicago suburbs? Check out River Forest homes for sale: River Forest IL is situated in an ideal location just west of the city of Chicago and is accessible to downtown via the Metra as well as the green line CTA. River Forest offers residents the best amenities and a small-town feel. 

Labor Day Weekend Blowout: Additional 50% Off Designer Outdoor Furniture: Labor Day weekend is approaching, which calls for end-of-summer BBQs, a day off work/school, and (because we know you are such a savvy shopper) HUUUGE SALES at your favorite stores!

I'd love to have a warm comfy home and loving family: Harley was adopted out from the Animal Care League when he was 7 years old. He's now 11 years old and back at the shelter because his owner abandoned him at Naperville Animal Care and Control. 

Library Hosts Homebrewers' Meetup: Hone your craft at Brew Your Own: A Homebrewers' Meetupat Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 31. Beginning at 7:30 pm, meet local experts including brewers from Ale Syndicate and Dryhop Brewers and beverage industry consultants from Leaders Beverage Consulting, Inc. Our panel will share their experiences, answer questions, and critique a limited number of participant brews.

Virtual Tour: Come shop! Great deals on everything: New items from Divine Consign

Factor 75, A Healthy Meal Delivery Brand, Now Expanding to Oak Park, River Forest: After its successful launch in Chicago, Factor 75 is proud to announce its expansion to a broader audience, now offering delivery service to suburbs within a 40 mile radius of Downtown Chicago including Oak Park- River Forest.

THE BIG MOVING SALE: Society Girls Shop - chic resale is making room for its fall collections, so we are MOVING OUT ALL SUMMER ATTIRE!  Shoes are $5.00, Jewelry .25 to $2.00, Jeans $1.00 - $5.00, Tees $2.00, Suits $10.00.  Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 128 Harrison Street in Oak Park. 708-359-2069.

Karate Classes for All Ages: The Park District of Oak Park and The River Forest Park District will both be offering karate this Fall Semester.  Taught by instructors from the Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs under the direction of Chief Instructor, John DiPasquale, a 7th degree black belt.

Northwestern College Launches Online Hybrid Option to its Paralegal Program:  This week Northwestern College announced its new Paralegal Hybrid Online Program (taught primarily online, but with limited on-campus classes) which will launch during the upcoming Fall Quarter. Students who complete the two-year program (100 quarter credit hours) will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal. 

Calling all 4th Grade Teachers!: The Cook County Farm Bureau® invites you to bring agriculture into your current curriculum! Our inquiry-based program is designed to teach your students where their food, fuel and fiber come from. 

Martha Stewarts American Made Audience Choice Contest: Oak Park based company, Majamas , has been nominated for the Martha Stewart American Made Audience Choice Awards!  Support us and our Made In America products by voting for us at:http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/80439.

BERWYN GARAGE SALE: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, 3236 East Ave., Berwyn

Oak Park-River Forest based Chicago Lightning baseball team strikes in Cooperstown, NY: The locally based Chicago Lightning baseball team recently finished up a successful run at Dreams Park in Cooperstown, New York. The team is headed by longtime coach and River Forest resident John Lynch, who has brought a team to this tournament for over 12 years.