This Week's Featured Events In Elmwood Park [September 15-21]
You may have heard something about our monthly “Community Conversations” in the Ferrentino Meeting Room of the Elmwood Park Public Library. The newsletter is especially looking forward to our next conversation from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20.
We’ll focus on immigration and how the village welcomes new residents to the community. (RSVP here.)
Here are some more events happening in and nearby Elmwood Park this week.
If you know of a future event that the newsletter should feature, submit event details to newsletter@elmwoodparkadvocate.org
Monday, September 15
Clay Magnets with Caroline
6 p.m. | Ferrentino Meeting Room, Elmwood Park Public Library
How does a relaxing craft session with Caroline sound? Adults are invited to make custom magnets with air-dry clay. Registration required. (Register here.)
Tuesday, September 16
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
6 p.m. | Ferrentino Meeting Room, Elmwood Park Public Library
On Mexican Independence Day, come to the library for an evening of culture, history, and fun.
Wednesday, September 17
Wing Ding, Hot Ones!
6 p.m. | Ferrentino Meeting Room, Elmwood Park Public Library,
The library invites residents to sample several different varieties of hot wings. See if you can stand the heat. (Registration is required. You may register here.)
School Board Regular Meeting
7 p.m. | Elmwood Park High School Media Center
The Elmwood Park school board will vote on the budget for 2025-2026. (Agenda here.)
Thursday, September 18
Nature Thursdays ‘Deer’ Drop-In
2:30 p.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Adults and kids are invited to connect with nature through crafts and other fun activities.
Cruzin’ with Kiwanis
5 p.m. | Russell’s Barbecue, 1621 Thatcher Ave, Parking Lot
Join Montclare Elmwood Park Kiwanis for an evening of cars, community, and classic fun.
Friday, September 19
Senior Health Fair
9 a.m. | Elmwood Park Parks & Recreation Center
The Village of Elmwood Park will offer free services and information from exhibitors. Health screenings and flu shots will be available.
Saturday, September 20
The Elmwood Park Advocate’s Community Conversation
1 p.m. | Ferrentino Meeting Room, Elmwood Park Public Library
We invite you to participate in a “Community Conversation” about immigration among fellow residents that will focus on the village and how it welcomes new residents.
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