This Week’s Featured Events In Elmwood Park [July 7-13]
Here’s your roundup of events happening in Elmwood Park and nearby communities during this upcoming week.
If you know of a future event that the newsletter should feature in our next roundup, submit event details to newsletter@elmwoodparkadvocate.org
Monday, July 7
Village Board Meeting
6 p.m. | Village Municipal Building
Property taxes and an ordinance for village spending over the next fiscal year are on the agenda. Plus, we hear some residents are upset over Code Enforcement’s latest round of fines for “weed vegetation.” Maybe they’ll express their anger during public comment.
Wednesday, July 9
River Grove Concert in the Park with Joe “Elvis” Tirrito
6:30 p.m. | River Front Park
Joe “Elvis” Tirrito was born on the south side of Chicago. He’s an Elvis tribute artist and passionately committed to the act.
Thursday, July 10
Nature Thursdays ‘Frogs and Ponds’ Drop-In
10 a.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History
Adults and kids are encouraged to come learn about native frogs in the Forest Preserves and go on a frog and pond critter hunt.
Elmwood Park Public Library Summer Bash
5 p.m. | Circle of Elmwood Park
The library holds its first Summer Bash. Kids can explore a fire truck, ambulance, and other vehicles. Or ride a Party Wheelz battery-operated car. ‘90s Pop Nation performs top jams from the decade at 7 p.m. Food vendors will be present.
Sunday, July 13
Yoga In The Park
9 a.m. | Central Park
Sponsored by The Barre Studio + Cafe at Central Park, this is part of a series of free yoga sessions held every Sunday morning. (Bring your own mat.)
The 132nd Annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Melrose Park
Presentations, masses, and a dinner are held throughout the week, but Sunday is when Caliendo’s Banda Napoletana & the Sicilian Band of Chicago perform and processions take place in the streets.
Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13
Elmwood Park Garage Sale Weekend
8 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Elmwood Park
The second weekend of the year when the village permits garage sales. Check your block and see if your neighbor is getting rid of any junk that could become your newest treasure.
53rd Annual Friends of the Oak Park Library Book Fair
9 a.m - 5:30 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Saturday); 12 - 4 p.m. (Sunday) | Oak Park Public Library
Comb through thousands of donated and withdrawn books and find your next summer read.