Forest Home Cemetery Bicycle Tour
Founded in 1873, Forest Home Cemetery holds the historic Haymarket Martyrs Monument, Tiffany Company monuments, a mysterious Druid monument and much more. No better way to see the large cemetery than by bicycle! Meet tour guide Anne Alt at 8:30 a.m. on July 8 in Fox Park in Oak Park, 624 S. Oak Park Ave. The ride will be a moderate pace, and last about 15-miles.
West Suburban Jazz Bus Tour
Healy’s Westside and Kagan & Gaines in Forest Park will join area venues in hosting jazz shows at 6 p.m. on July 25. Buy your tickets at jazzdesires.org before June 25 and pay only $25 for a promotional button to be worn the evening of the tour, entry into each venue and luxury bus transportation. Produced by Jazz Desires, a nonprofit that brings music to youth.
Social Media Management for Entrepreneurs
Learn about social media platforms and tips on how to use them effectively to engage customers to increase sales and brand awareness. Talk starts at 6:30 p.m. on June 28 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.
Groov’n in the Grove
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head over to the Grove for a summer concert under the stars. Concerts are free; food and drink will be sold. “Out of Control” band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. on July 17 at the Grove, 7824 Madison St.
The Secrets of Kells
The Forest Park Public Library will screen “The Secrets of Kells” animated movie at 2 p.m. on June 24 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.
Cupcakes and Canvas at Creativita
Teens are invited to enjoy a sweet treat while creating a work of art with Forest Park Public Library staff at 3 p.m. on June 28 at Creativita, 7512 Madison St.
Creativita Creations
Tweens aged 8 to 11 can choose their own art adventure by creating a hands-on art project with Forest Park Public Library staff at 2 p.m. on June 22 at Creativita, 7512 Madison St. Register online at fppl.org.
Storytelling Village
The Forest Park Public Library will partner with Improv Playhouse to tell stories of Pirate Village to kids. Children will make their own puppets, and see a puppet performance by Improv Playhouse. Fun starts at 2 p.m. on June 23 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.
Four Winds Casino Trip
Seniors, try your odds at a few of the 3,000 slot machines and gaming tables at the new Four Winds Casino in South Bend, Indiana on July 5. $41 residents; $45 non-residents. You must have a valid state ID or driver’s license with your full name, address, date of birth at time of payment. Reservations required. Call the Howard Mohr
Community Center at 708-771-7737 to sign up.
