Parks to Unveil Gymnastics Center, Library to Celebrate 110 Years

Park District to Unveil New Gymnastics Center Oct. 5

The Park District of Oak Park stopped all gymnastics activity a few weeks ago to make its final moves to the Gymnastics and Recreation Center at Lake Street and Ridgeland Avenue. The big event—unveiling the new GRC—will be at a Community Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oak Parkers can take guided tours of the new facility, check out a team practice and the new spaces for parties and TRX classes.  Until Oct. 7, all park district gymnastics classes will be on hiatus. Read more about the GRC construction project here.

Oak Park Public Library Celebrates 110 Years, 10 Years at Main Building

The Oak Park Public Library will celebrate its 110-year anniversary with parties and activities at all of its locations throughout the day Saturday. The library is also celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Main Library building. An after-hours party at the Main Library kicks off at 7 pm. This special evening includes live performances by The Boogers, playing rock & roll for kids (7:15 pm), and R-Gang, bringing you R&B, funk & soul from Motown into the 21st Century (8:15 pm). Find out more about the day's events here.

Undefeated OPRF to Play State Champ Glenbard West

The undefeated Oak Park and River Forest High School Huskies (5-0, 3-0) will face their toughest opponent of the season so far, state champion Glenbard West (3-1, 1-1) at home Friday, Oct. 4.

Other weekend happenings in Oak Park and River Forest:

• Oak Park-River Forest Gangster Tour Returns
• Oktoberfest Celebration at Whole Foods
• Opening Night for the Third Season of “Fear City Chicago Haunted House
• Pleasant Homes - A Tour of Oak Park Historic Interiors
• School of Rock presents Rebels and Outlaws Country Rock

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