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Moms Around Oak Park
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Events
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Black College Night
May 30, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Oak Park River Forest High School - Staff Cafe
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Day in Our Village
June 3, 2012 from 11am to 5pm – Scoville Park
Oak Park Earth Fest
Forum
Dresser/Credenza, Kitchen Table, Speakers
Started by Carol Gliksman in Stuff for sale and freebies 13 hours ago.
Bushwood Driving Range
Started by Charlie Hambrook in Welcome! on Thursday.
another new resale shop? 2 Replies
Started by Carol Gliksman in Random stuff. Last reply by cac on Tuesday.
How to find apartments/rentals in OP (and area) 12 Replies
Started by Levon in Housing & Real Estate Chatter. Last reply by Levon yesterday.
Join us this week as we #Celebrate Seniors 1 Reply
Started by Vaguard West Suburban Medical Ce in Welcome!. Last reply by Becca May 19.
Blog Posts
Super-Couponing: Changing the Way you Shop... Forever! at Oak Park Public Library June 7
Posted by Sharon Grimm on May 23, 2012 at 2:30pm
RAW: A Live Exhibition of the Daily Artist May 29 through June 15
Posted by Sharon Grimm on May 21, 2012 at 4:00pm
West Suburban PADS appoints five new board members
Posted by West Suburban PADS on May 21, 2012 at 1:14pm
Free Knitting Class for Beginners June 19 & 26
Posted by Sharon Grimm on May 17, 2012 at 11:00am — 3 Comments
Pride of the Prairie Giveaway - Wright Plus House Walk & Uncork Illinois tickets!
Posted by Anna on May 16, 2012 at 1:39pm
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Your HostBecca commented on Sharon Grimm's blog post Free Knitting Class for Beginners June 19 & 26
"I agree. I wish I had the attention span for knitting."
Suzen X Riley commented on Sharon Grimm's blog post Free Knitting Class for Beginners June 19 & 26"This sounds like fun!"
Carol Gliksman posted a discussionDresser/Credenza, Kitchen Table, Speakers
Due to a move we must part with some of our beloved furniture. Mid century Kroehler nine drawer horizontal dresser, heavy, with matching vertical mirror, similar to Broyhill Brasilla style, walnut veneer. $150 or best offer. Rectangular kitchen table, dark veneer, $35. 1970s tall standing, dark wood, excellent condition and sound stereo speakers $125 or best offer. For photos and more info contact me at 773.960.8078. Quick sale. Brown Elephant picks up on Sunday! See More
Candy Montanez replied to wojo4452's discussion child care options"Hi Kate
I sent you her info to the e-mail address you put on the wall.
Thanks Candy
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Jane posted an eventMarlene Martorelli exhibits at the Conservatory at Oak Park Conservatory
June 1, 2012 at 10am to June 30, 2012 at 4pm
The art exhibit at the Oak Park Conservatory is changing. Our featured artist for the months of May and June is Marlene Martorelli. Marlene Martorelli’s delicate and vibrant use of the watercolor medium intertwines with the fragile beauty of the nature and the floral landscape in this, her second installation at the Oak Park Conservatory. Marlene’s passion for the sublime and picturesque is evident. The Marlene Martorelli’s exhibit is hanging in the gallery area and will be on view through…See More
Paula Halpin Design replied to Nara's discussion Gym, Pool, or Fitness Club for visitors?"Gottlieb Center for Fitness located at North and 5th Avenues has a summer program where you are able to attain a 1, 2, 3 or 4 month membership, just for those reasons, visiting family, out-of-town guests, students home from college and so on. …"
David Tucker posted an event
Wright Plus Housewalk at Wright Home & Studio and throughout Oak Park
June 2, 2012 all day
The 38th Annual Wright Plus is just around the corner! Wright Plus is a world-renowned architectural Housewalk to explore privately-owned homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries and other historic architectural sites throughout Oak Park. Every year, it attracts thousands of visitors to Oak Park and the surrounding communities to honor and enjoy the architectural and cultural history lining our streets. Join us in celebrating Oak Park!See More
Kate Parungao replied to wojo4452's discussion child care options"Hey Candy,
Can you give me the contact info for your daughter?
Thanks!
Kate"
Levon replied to Levon's discussion How to find apartments/rentals in OP (and area)"Thanks everyone for the help and welcomes .. I managed to find a nice place to live (I hope :-) and I am excited to move to the Chicago area (OP particularly) later this summer.
I will be back with more questions no doubt :)"
Levon replied to Levon's discussion How to find apartments/rentals in OP (and area)"Hi Carol,
I already had settled on a place by the time I got your reply - but thanks. (I was in OP Monday - Wednesday). I found a flat that will work out well I hope, you never really know until you move in.
Looking forward to getting settled in my…"
Magical Minds Studio - Haj added a discussion to the group Moms Around Oak Park
Preschool Program at Magical Minds Studio
Hello fellow mothers, my name in Haj, and I'm the owner of Magical Minds Studio. My studio is located at 343 Harrison Street in the Art's District of Oak Park.We are on our 3rd year of running our Passport 2 Preschool program and currently have openings for the fall. Our program runs Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. You can select as many or as little days as you like. This is a great program for children needing to transition away from mom for a few hours and have some…See More
Cheryl Muñoz posted an event1st Annual Sugar Beet Gala at Fitzgerald's Nightclub
July 26, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm
SAVE THE DATE!Join The Sugar Beet Cooperative for a harvest celebration featuring the hip square dance band, The Golden Horse Ranch Band, and a farm-to-table dinner featuring local farm produce prepared by local chefs. Everyone is welcome! See More
jennifermw replied to Levon's discussion How to find apartments/rentals in OP (and area)"I think these guys will tell you all you need to know: http://liveinoakpark.com/
They have offices on South Blvd. and I think on Chicago Ave. as well?
Also, stop by the Oak Park Visitors' Center on Lake St.…"
Candy Montanez replied to wojo4452's discussion child care options"My daughter has a small in home daycare and has an opening if you are interested and still in need of childcare.
Please feel free to email me if you would like more information
Thanks"
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