Featured Events In Elmwood Park [December 11-17]
Here are a few featured events taking place in Elmwood Park and nearby communities between Thursday, December 11, and Wednesday, December 17.
If you know of a future event that the newsletter should feature in our next roundup, submit event details to newsletter@elmwoodparkadvocate.org
Saturday, December 13
Central Park on Ice
8 a.m. | Central Park
The ice rink in Central Park is now open. Bring your ice skates, and if the green flag is raised, enjoy some ice skating. Come at night and skate with the holiday lights. (More details here.)
Community Pop-Up Thrift Boutique
12 p.m. | Oak Park Public Library
Give-N-Receive, which is committed to addressing clothing insecurity, will setup their pop-up thrift boutique at the Oak Park Public Library from 12-3 p.m. Bring in clean clothing or accessories, and shop the clothing racks. Everything is free. (More details here.)
Bread Making with Antonio
1 p.m. | Ferrentino Room at the Elmwood Park Public Library
Antonio will be at the Elmwood Park Public Library to make bread. We all know Antonio can make a delicious loaf so join the library and learn from Antonio. (Register here.)
Sunday, December 14
Natural Garland Workshop
1:00 p.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest
The Forest Preserves of Cook County invites you to come sit around a fire and create a natural garland. (Register here.)
Monday, December 15
Decorate Your Own Ornament
6:30 p.m. | Imaginarium at the Elmwood Park Public Library
Learn how to make an embroidered ornament during this library-sponsored event. (Register here.)
Wednesday, December 17
Melrose Park’s Annual Christmas Lights Parade
6 p.m. | Melrose Park Civic Center
The parade in Melrose Park is a special part of the community’s holiday season. Bring a chair and a hot beverage, and sit along the parade route. There will be Christmas music and a visit from Santa Claus (of course). (More details here.)
Regular School Board Meeting
7 p.m. | Elmwood Park High School Media Center
It’s the last monthly Board of Education meeting of the year. To ensure transparency, the Elmwood Park Advocate will post a video recording of the meeting the following day.
Give To The Elmwood Park Community Church’s Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
Donate to the Elmwood Park Community Church’s food pantry or the clothing closet. They have asked for winter coats. Donate on Saturdays between 8 a.m and noon or leave donations at the front door of the church. (You can also give funds here.)
The food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday for residents living in the following zip codes: 60707 and 60171.