Popcorn Taste Testing Challenge

Friday, March 15, 4 – 5 p.m., Forest Park Public Library- YS Program Room

Come and try various popcorn flavors.  Be prepared for some unique ones. Designed for grades 3 through 7. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

After Hours Book Buzz: Romance

Saturday, March 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library

Join for the annual Book Buzz.  This year’s event is collectively devoting ourselves to the joys of the romance novel. There is an exciting panel of writers lined up, including Natalie Caňa, Nicole Falls, and Forest Park’s own Maria Monroe.  MC for the evening is Jen Prokop, co-host of the Fated Mates podcast.  Love’s Sweet Arrow, an all-romance bookstore, will be selling books.  Come for the (Hershey’s) kisses, stay for the positivity. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

St. Pietricks Day

Thursday, March 14, 6 – 8 p.m., Duffy’s Tavern

Throw on your green, grab your dog, and head to Duffy’s.  Dogs entered in a pie eating contest and the fastest eater wins a prize. 7513 Madison St., Forest Park.

Grab & Go Origami Kit!

Thursday, March 14, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., Forest Park Public Library

Do you like making origami? Swing by the YS Department and pick up an origami kit. Kits are limited, so please remember to register. Designed for grades 5 through 7. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Rami Atassi

Friday, March 15, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., Robert’s Westside

Robert’s Westside presents Global Music Night featuring Rami Atassi’s Cosmic Dance Band and Piraguas y Piropos. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the music starting at 8 p.m. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park.

Mama Milestone Celebration Class

Sunday, March 17, 8 – 9 a.m., Let’s Play Work

This Mama Milestone Class is held to recognize, cheer and support the moms in the
community and their accomplishments. 7228 Circle Ave., Forest Park.

Teen Take & Make: Paracord Bracelets

Wednesday, March 20, All Day, Forest Park Public Library – Young Adult Lounge

Paracord bracelets are functional AND fashionable. Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

The Mountainaires

Saturday, March 16, 2 – 4 p.m., Robert’s Westside

Robert’s Westside presents a free matinee concert with The Mountainaires, a country harmony trio hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Jon Williams leads with guitar and vocals, Kenneth Rainey accompanies mandolin and vocals, while Josh Piet handles bass. Doors open at 11 a.m., with the music kicking off at 2 p.m. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park.