This Week’s Featured Events In Elmwood Park [August 18-24]
The first day of school for students in Elmwood Park is Wednesday, August 20.
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, August 18
Special Library Board Meeting
5 p.m. | Korbel Room, Elmwood Park Public Library
Library Board trustees hold a special meeting to approve a loan that will help the library deal with a fiscal crisis brought about by Cook County mismanagement. (More details here.)
Wednesday, August 20
Senior Fitness Walk
9 a.m. | Thatcher Woods Pavilion in River Forest
Join fellow seniors for a gentle and moderately paced mile walk through the forest preserve.
Regular School Board Meeting
7 p.m. | Elmwood Park High School
School board trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting. The agenda [PDF] includes pandemic preparedness and health/safety protocols, a resolution to prohibit sexual harassment, student rights and responsibilities, and searches and seizures on school grounds.
Thursday, August 21
Medicare 101
6 p.m. | Elmwood Park Public Library
Jeffrey Ashton, an insurance and retirement planner, will be at the library again to educate seniors on Medicare rules and their rights, options and enrollment opportunities. (Register here.)
Friday, August 22
Ukrainian Trivia Night
6:30 p.m. | Elmwood Park Public Library
In the Ferrentino Meeting Room, the library invites residents to test their knowledge on Ukrainian food, traditions, culture, etc. Registration required. (Register here.)
D.A.R.E. Car Show and ‘American English’ Concert
6 p.m. | Elmwood Park Circle
The Elmwood Park Police Department shows off some classic cars. The Beatles tribute band, American English, takes the stage at 7 p.m. for the last concert in the village’s “Summer in the Circle” concert series.
Leyden Township Summer Party In The Park
6 p.m. | Westdale Park in Melrose Park
Come enjoy a family summer evening in the park. There’ll be face painting, a bouncy house, cotton candy, and a margarita truck. You can bring an unexpired, non-perishable food item to donate to the food pantry and receive a free raffle ti
Saturday, August 23
Adult Wellness Walk
1 p.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest
Roberta Jannsen, a University of Illinois Extension volunteer, will lead a mindful and calming walk through the woods.
Movie Night Sponsored by Grand Tire and Goodyear
7 p.m. | 7034 West Grand Avenue
Grand Tire screens the 1973 classic “American Graffiti.” There will be popcorn, Italian sausage, hamburgers, and bottled water. Free oil change for the first 25 people.
Sunday, August 24
Bird Walk
8 a.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest
Join the Trailside Museum for a guided bird walk.