Can you keep a secret? About a surprise party? Well, not too much of a secret, because the honoree will know about it before the event. You are invited to attend the 95th birthday party of May Bill, beloved resident of the 600 block of Beloit for many years.
May’s daughter Janet Fink, a copy of her mother, cordially invites anyone who knows May to attend the party at the Community Center on Nov. 7 from 1 until 4 p.m.
So Janet won’t be overwhelmed, please let her know if you plan to attend by calling 847-894-6808 or sending an email to eatbeansnotbeings@yahoo.com.
But even if you forget to call, Janet and May will be happy to welcome you to the party. See you there?!
Congratulations to newly engaged couple Brittany Severino and Scott McAdam. The young people became engaged on Aug. 8 at the zoo, and a family party was held to celebrate the event a bit later.
We all know what Scott’s profession is (if you don’t, you’ll know when you see those trucks with “McAdam” on the side driving by); Brittany is a veterinarian technician. We wish them a long and happy life together.
There’s no need to drive downtown and pay a fortune to park your car to enjoy cultural events. Right up the street at Dominican University in River Forest, you can see and enjoy an excellent symphony orchestra, drama, dance, comedy, musicals, whatever your taste in entertainment.
Legally Blonde, the Musical is coming Nov. 13, 14 15; followed by The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show, Dec. 4.
The Forest Park Historical Society will offer some haunting tours this coming week. On the Oct. 24 at 1 p.m., kids 10 and over are invited to participate in a walking tour of Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Desplaines Ave. They’ll be able to make their own gravestone rubbings. Tickets are $5.
Then on at 3 p.m. on Oct. 24, there will be a one-hour bike tour of Woodlawn Cemetery, 7600 Cermak Road. The tour will stop at Showman’s Rest and at the graves of sports heroes and entertainers. These tickets are also $5.
On Halloween, Oct. 31, The historical society will be back at Forest Home Cemetery, with a bus tour. The “Spooky Tour” will stop by the graves of Belle “Black Widow” Gunness, Adolph “Sausage King” Luetgert (find out what was thought to be in that sausage) and the Druids. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited.
For info and tickets for any of the events call 708-232-3747 or email to forestparkhistory1975@gmail.com.
Happy birthday to Ted Hosty, Ray Sciacotta, Helen Schiram, Scott Burisch, Rebecca Jargstorf, Michael Sansone, Judy Gist, Noreen Carr, Jesse Sosa, Elizabeth Schiffman, Mark Ross, Michael Rudolf, Angelina Cote, Gary Stettler, Anil d’Souza, Frank Anselmo, Amber Allen, Hannah Connelly, John Schmidt, Connie Caruso, Lisa Walsh, Theren McComb, Kay Duff, Chloe Hillis, Cory Fink and Mary Kroger. Happy anniversary to Kathleen and Michael Redmond, Brent and Yvonne Marler and Austin and Terry D’Souza.
Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwood Park schoolteacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and a host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list. She was born on the far southwest side of Chicago in a great neighborhood when it was a great time to be young.
