Holiday Home Makeover Contest
As the streets of Forest Park start to shine with all sorts of vibrant lights and decorations, residents are invited to enter the Park District of Forest Park’s Holiday Home Makeover Contest. Best in Show will receive a family four pack of pool passes for the 2021 season. The park district will also take a photo of your house and create an album and a map so our great community can tour the houses and cast their votes for People’s Choice. For more, or to register, visit bit.ly/HolidayHomeMakeover2020
Virtual Beyblade Chat and Battle
On Nov. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m., middle grade kids are invited to show off their Beyblade skills using one that they’ve made (from the library’s kits) or one that they own. Whose will spin the longest? This is a virtual event, and registration is required at fppl.org/events.
Harmonica Music Sing-Along
Join John Milan and the Forest Park Public Library for an all-ages online show and sing-along on Nov. 29 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Songs you hear might include “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” and “Roll out the Barrell.” Find out more at fppl.org/events.
Virtual Write-in for Young Authors
On Nov. 29 from 2 to 2:30 p.m., middle aged kids are invited to build a paper fortune teller using the Forest Park Public Library’s Make-and-Take kit of the month, which will tell you what kind of story to write. There will be an interactive writing activity, discussion of different types of stories, brainstorming, and more. Details at fppl.org/events.
Bake Sale for Animal Care League
Pre-order goodies through Nov. 29, and pick them up on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Animal Care League. Shop the bake sale at https://bazaar2020.givesmart.com.
Pictures with Cardboard Santa
The Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield in Oak Park, is offering photos with a cardboard Santa, a twist on classic photos. Photos will be taken on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 by appointment only. Photo sessions are $15 and include a digital and hard copy of your photo. Limited appointments available. Register and find out more about the bazaar at animalcareleague.org/holidaybazaar.html.
