Veterans Day Dinner
The Historical Society of Forest Park will present its “Our Neighbors, Our Heroes” oral history of local veterans at its annual meeting at 4 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the American Legion, 500 Circle Ave. Veterans will enjoy a free dinner; tickets for all other adults cost $24 and children $5. Reserve your space by Nov. 7 at ForestParkHistory.org.
The Wizard of Oz
Join officials from the Howard Mohr Community Center for a trip to the Paramount Theater in Aurora for a production of The Wizard of Oz. Enjoy lunch at Fireside Grill in Sugar Grove, which includes bread and butter, vegetables, mashed potatoes, drinks and ice cream. Lunch is included. Tickets $85 for residents; $89 for non-residents. Reservations required. Call the Howard Mohr Community Center at 708-771-7737 to reserve your space. Fun runs from 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 14.
Anniversary Party
Yearbook Studios is inviting the whole community to celebrate its seventh anniversary, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Yearbook, 408 Thomas Ave. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and learn about what the design studio is working on.
Meeting of the G.K. Chesterton Society
Discuss author Evelyn Waugh’s “Brideshead Revisited” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.
Knitting for Good
Join officials from the Forest Park Public Library for two nights of knitting to help stock its Little Free Pantry with warm clothes for the winter. Attendees will learn how to knit a scarf from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at 7555 Jackson Blvd. Then on Nov. 14, they’ll return to finish the scarf. Supplies provided. Advanced knitters also welcome. If you bring your own yard, please make sure it is washable. Reserve your space at fppl.org.
Funding Your Educational Goals
Mentoring You College & Career Readiness & Thrivent Financial will show high school students and their families 30 tips for cutting costs, how to open a college savings account, scholarship search engines and more, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 15 at 7555 Jackson Blvd. Reserve your space at fppl.org.
Author Discussion & Signing
Listen to author Libby Fischer Hellmann read from her mystery “High Crimes” and Victoria Thompson read from “City of Secrets” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.
Life Sized Games
In honor of International Games Week, officials from the Forest Park Public Library are super sizing its “Cootie” game. Play as an individual or as a family of kids, tweens and adults. Fun runs from 2 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 10 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.
Twisted Cookie Storytime
Join officials from the Forest Park Public Library for a story time and small craft from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 12 at Twisted Cookie, 7401 Madison St.
Teen & Tween Game Design Lab
In honor of International Gaming Week, officials from the Forest Park Public Library will teach teens and tweens how to design games. Fun runs from 4 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 7 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.
Teen After Hours Laser Tag
Join officials from the Forest Park Public Library for a glow-in-the-dark laser tag party from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 at 7555 Jackson Blvd. Teens only.
Calendar Events
As you’ve likely noticed, our Calendar has changed to Big Week. Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights.
Email calendar@wjinc.com.
