NEWS

Centennial Cookbooks are on Sale. Cost is $5.00. Over 400 favorite recipes.   Pick up your copy at the Community Center or Village Hall. Get your 100 year collector's cookbook today!

ZONING LEGAL NOTICES: None

EVENTS

ST. BERNARDINE DAY FESTIVAL -- Saturday, May 31, 2008, 800 Elgin (at Harrison Street) from 4P unitl 11P. Great food and fun for the entire family. Raffles. entertainment and more.

The Village of Forest Park will be collecting electronic items for recycling on May 27, 28, 29 & 30 . Forest Park residents are encouraged to drop off any electronic item(s) you wish to discard at the Forest Park Public Works facility located on 15 th west of Circle between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.. Acceptable Items include: Computer Electronics, Televisions, VCRs Stereo Equipment, CDs, Tapes, Disks, Cell Phones, Answering Machines, Printers, etc. Sponsored by Mayor Calderone's Office of Public Affairs.

SUMMERFEST 2008! June 6 & 7 along Forest Park's Downtown District.... This annual outdoor festival celebrates Forest Park's business community with terrific entertainment, children's activities, great food, and much more! Please click here for more information.

The Howard Mohr Community Center & the Mayor's Office of Public Affairs is pleased to present the following:

SENIOR SQUARE at Summerfest. 2PM until 6PM - Free Bingo, free raffles, free grand prize drawing, and refreshments. No registration and free rides available. Please call 771-7737 for more information.

GROOV'N IN THE GROVE: Tuesday, June 17th, July 15th, and August 19th, from 7pm until 10pm at the Forest Park Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison Street. Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head to the grove for a great outdoor concert! (Entertainment TBA.)

AROUND THE WORLD WITH ART: Six week Wednesday morning course for ages 6 and up.- June 25th through July 30th. Included in the cost is all materials and snacks. Children will explore the art of a different part of the world. Each week will bring new adventures as the children experience fresh ideas, using exciting materials and methods to create their projects. Cost is $48. Please call 708-771-7737 for more information.

YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 8th through July 31st. Ages 8-14 / The Clinic provides young players the opportunity to build a solid fundamental base for the game. We will work with each player as an individual with attention to the basic skills of shooting, ball handling and passing, rebounding and defense. After the basic skills are taught, they will be instructed as to how such skills are best utilized in team playing. Registration required. Cost $24.00. Please call 771-7737 for more info.

BEACH BLANKET BINGO Friday, July 25th, 1PM for children 6 and up. Bingo, Prizes, Hot Dog Lunch, Raffles. Registration required. Call 771-7737.

YOUNG GOURMETS Being held every Thursday throughout the Month of July. 1:00PM 'til 3:00PM for ages 6 and up. Kids will create unique, kid friendly entrees, appetizers and desserts. Hands on preparation in the kitchen and artistic presentation of the food at the table. Registration required and space is limited. Please call 771-7737.

FOREST PARK'S 3RD ANNUAL RIB-FEST: Saturday, September 13th, at the Forest Park Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison Street. There will be activities for all members of the family, young & old alike. The event begins at noon and will wrap up around 11:00pm. Bring your appetite 'cuz you'll be able to sample the ribs before and after the judging for a nominal cost. Additional food and beverages will also be sold and there will be live entertainment throughout the day. Please call the Center at 771-7737 for competition participation information.

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