APPLE Meet and Greet
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 7-8 p.m., Oak Park River Forest High School
Join us to learn more about APPLE (African American Parents for Purposeful Leadership in Education) and our plans for the school year. We appreciate your support and are excited to connect with the community. Refreshments will be served. Parents, students, and the community are welcome. 201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park
Comedy Plex Presents: Joe Fernandez
Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m., Comedy Plex
Joe Fernandez is a half-Cuban half-Irish (or Cubish) comedian and actor. Joe has been featured on NBC, TBS, Just For Laughs, Boston Comedy Fest, and was a finalist for the Andy Kaufman Award. 1128 Lake St., Oak Park
Author Visit: Ananda Lima
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7-8 p.m., Oak Park Public Library Main Library, Veterans Room
Join us for a lively evening with Ananda Lima as she discusses her latest book, Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil, about a writer who slept with the devil. She sees him again and again throughout her life and writes stories for him about things that are both impossible and true. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5y76ctb6, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Hemingway Food Tour
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6 – 8 p.m., Scoville Park
Join us for a culinary journey through the Hemingway district in Oak Park, exploring local eateries and sampling a variety of dishes while discussing Oak Park’s rich culinary traditions. The meeting point will be at the Oak Park Main Library entrance nearest to Scoville Park. Your guide will be holding a green umbrella or a green cup. There are only 10 spots available, so book ASAP. Book at https://tinyurl.com/yc3ervuc 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Open House: Come Say “Hi”
Thursday, Sept. 5, 4:30 – 6 p.m., The Collaboration for Early Childhood
Join us for good company and paletas from Linda Michoacana. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/9hw6kdej. 171 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Banned Books of the Bible: A New Discussion Series
Sunday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church Sanctuary and Online
Grace Episcopal Church hosts a five-week series led by Father John Rumple exploring biblical texts excluded from the canon. Sessions include introductions during the Sunday service and in-depth discussions on Wednesdays.
Weekly Schedule:
Sunday Morning: Introductions at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Evening: Discussions at 7 p.m.
Wednesday Afternoon: Congregation-led talks at 1 p.m.
Workbooks with discussion materials will be available online at www.GraceOakPark.org/Banned.html. The series is free and open to the public.
924 Lake St., Oak Park