Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 11 a.m., Scoville Park
Join us on Memorial Day at Oak Park’s Scoville Park for our traditional ceremony honoring veterans and commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. The event will feature remarks about D-Day and other WWII landings, as well as recognition of all veterans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Hosted by Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and Village President Vicki Scaman, the ceremony will include a Color Guard, patriotic singing, Taps, and an invocation and benediction by Army Chaplain Kerstin Hedlund. All are welcome. 800 W. Lake St., Oak Park
Welcome Wednesday at Smart Love
Wednesday, May 29, 8-11 a.m., 1010 Lake St.
We welcome our neighbor organizations for coffee and pastries as we learn about each other & how we can best serve the community. Free Event. 1010 Lake St. Suite 500, Oak Park
Young & Restless
Saturday, May 25, 11-11:30 a.m., Oak Park Public Library
Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children, birth to 24 months. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Riley and the Red Hots
Thursday, May 23, 6:30-9 p.m., Encore! By Little Gem
Enjoy jazz, dinner, and drinks on Thursday and music from Riley and the Red Hots. Tickets are $7. 187 N. Marion St., Oak Park
Grief Journaling
Sunday, May 26, 2-4 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Scoville Room
Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation, followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops. This event is intended for high school adults and older. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5bskxu6p.
Duncan Hines Influence
Thursday, May 23, 6-7 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
Since the 1950s, the name Duncan Hines has been synonymous with boxed cake mix. But who was Duncan Hines? And how did he influence American food history? Join writer and history enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen for an in-depth look at this Chicago-based traveling salesman’s fascinating life, from the coveted restaurant recommendations included in his Christmas card that became “Adventures in Good Eating”, to the products still bearing his name on today’s grocery shelves. 834 Lake St., Oak Park