Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Annual event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, also will celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in Illinois.
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in Illinois and learn how your community is faring during the annual State of the Villages Feb. 22 at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. The annual event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest and benefits its education fund. Historian Leslie Goddard will "introduce" Grace Wilbur Trout, a politically influential woman from Oak Park who worked tirelessly for women’s suffrage in the Chicago Political League. Trout moved up to the presidency of the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association in 1912. A year later, the Presidential and Municipal Suffrage Bill became law, giving women in the state the right to vote. The evening also will include a…
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Want to know what the jewelry your grandmother left you is worth? Head over to the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park on Feb. 9 and get it appraised.
Sitting in your living room right now could be a treasure of unknown worth. It might be an antique lamp passed down from an older family member, or it could be a neat item you found hunting in the area's dusty antique shops. Either way, don't you want to know what it's worth? We all hope to find that our personal treasures are treasures in their own right. Now, with the help of the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, you can find out. The society hosts its annual appraisal event on Feb. 9 located at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave. in Oak Park. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and parking will be available in the garage adjacent to the club. Admission to the event, which is open to the public, will cost $5…
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Another weekend, another chance to get out and explore our amazing area.
Each week, "Get Out" aims to bring you the best of what's happening in and around the Oak Park and River Forest. Be sure to check our Events Calendar for more — and to add your own events. It's easy! INSPIRED KNITTING When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Park Public Library, Maze Branch Why Go: 16 and older. Susan Strawn, professor of apparel design and merchandising at Dominican University and author of Knitting America will help lead participants as they explore the library's collection of knitting traditions from other cultures. Price: Free WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT When/Where: Begins 6 p.m. Friday in Downtown Oak Park, Why Go: A "celebration of art, life, love and culture," this downtown event will feature cameos from Casanova, …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Another weekend, another chance to get out and explore our amazing area.
SUPER BEER When/Where: 3 p.m. Thursday at Whole Foods Market, 7245 Lake St. in River Forest. Why Go: Chad Lynd from Warrenville's Two Brothers Brewing Company will be on-hand to help you select the best beer bets for the Super Bowl. Discounts on Two Brother six-packs, too. Price: Free DADDY & DAUGHTER DESSERT NIGHT When/Where: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Elizabeth Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave. in Oak Park. Why Go: Organizers are asking participants to dress in their finest attire for a night of dancing and personalized desserts made by a master chef. Price: $52 per pair; additional fee for additional guests; register here VOTER REGISTRATION When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop…
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Another weekend, another chance to get out and explore our amazing area.
MOVIE FUNDRAISER AT THE LAKE When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lake Theatre, 1022 Lake St. in Oak Park Why Go: All proceeds from the showing of How to Train Your Dragon (2010) will benefit the family of Bill Figatner, who died of cancer in December. Price: $5 tickets RACE TO NOWHERE SCREENING When/Where: 4 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph St. in Oak Park Why Go: Controversial education documentary Race to Nowhere looks at the "high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children's lives" Price: $10 tickets CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION When/Where: 6 p.m. Saturday at The Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave. in Oak Park Why Go: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon 4710 at the …
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Another weekend, another chance to get out and explore our amazing area.
Need weekend plans? Look no further. We've rounded up some of the best bets from our Events calendar, and this week's offerings include a few rare Monday night events. FREE COMMUNITY YOGA When/Where: 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the Landmark Building, 1515 N. Harlem Ave. Fourth floor. Why Go: Dr. Gerou of White Lotus Chiropractic will lead the community through a free yoga session. Price: Free "BRANDING YOU" CAREER WORKSHOP When/Where: 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the Dominican University Priory Campus, 7200 Division St. in River Forest Why Go: Job seekers and working professionals looking to elevate their career game are invited to this free workshop led by Molly Rudberg-Leshnock, an adjunct professor at Dominican and owner of MRL productions. Price: …
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Local group's century-plus of service recognized.
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Assocation has been recognized for its outstanding achievements. The Oak Park Village Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a proclamation marking the group's 120 years of community service. Village President David Pope read the resolution, which highlighted the group’s many charitable activities as well as its cultural and educational programs. The proclamation accompanies this article as a PDF. The measure comes as the organization, which maintains the Nineteenth Century Club, celebrates its anniversary at 1 p.m., Oct. 3, at 178 Forest Ave. President Mila Tellez said the adoption of the village initiative was "a real honor."
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