Autumn fun right around the corner
There’s a bite in the air and Halloween decorations are on sale everywhere! Time for football and bonfires and curling up with a good book. The days may be getting shorter but there’s still plenty to do. It’s going to be a busy month around the neighborhood this fall so keep a look out for these events popping up all month in our neck of the woods!
Garfield Ridge Library News
Welcome Fall! The Garfield Ridge Library (located at Archer and Mulligan) continues to offer programs for kids, teens and adults all year long. Visit www.chicagopubliclibrary.org/Events for a full list of events and programs.
Time for Tots Story Time and Craft Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 15 months to 4 years. Stories, songs, play and a craft. No class October 14. Come in Halloween costume on October 28.
Senior Fall Prevention Seminar Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m. Tips for preventing falls as we enter our golden years. Sponsored by Fyzical Therapy on Archer Avenue, you will earn ways to identify compromises in balance, stability, and strength that could make you susceptible to a fall. Presenter will demonstrate three basic exercises to improve your balance and provide free Fall Risk Assessments. Call 312-747-6094 to reserve your spot.
Adult Halloween Paper Craft Saturday, October 5 at 10 a.m. Join our presenter and craft goddess, Michelle, for this fun Halloween craft program and have a gourd time! Space is limited. Register at 312-747-6094 or online at www.chicagopubliclibrary.org/Events
Senior Coffee Hour will meet on Thursday, October 10 at 1 p.m. This is a great way to meet new people and learn about what’s going on in the neighborhood and what the library has to offer seniors. Special breakfast gift certificate raffle. Stay for Game Day at 2 p.m.
Senior Spooky Bingo! Thursday, October 17 at 2 p.m. for seniors 55 and up. Sponsored by Oak Street Health on Archer Avenue, join us for a ghoulish good time!
Second annual Oferenda Display “Day of the Dead” is on November 1 and 2. Join us as we create an altar to remember our loved ones who have passed away. Bring in a photo of a family member, friend or pet to the Garfield Ridge Library or email your picture to: gherrera@chipublib.org. The altar will be on display starting in October. We will accept pictures through Monday, October 21.
Clearing Public Library Programs
Thank you to the families and especially the children of Clearing for another successful Summer at CPL! We are proud of all the participants who participated in Find Your Rhythm through reading, discovering and doing!
A special thanks to our wonderful performers and presenters who helped make our summer even more special including Boitsov Classical Ballet School, Brain to Belly Yoga, Bray Ballet, Chicago Highlanders Pipes and Drums, Chicago Mini Musicians, Journey and Thingz, Marc Dunworth Foundation and the Old Town School of Folk Music. As always, we thank the Chicago Public Library Foundation for their support funding our summer at the library. Also, thank you to the McDonald’s Corporation and Lou Malnati’s Chicago Midway for their generous donations. He would never thank himself so a big thanks to Branch Manager Rob Bitunjac for bringing his retro video games to the library for a weekend for all to enjoy! Thank you all for your support!
Story Time with Ms. Kim meets on Thursdays at 11 a.m. from September 26 – October 17. Join us for story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
Halloween Rock Painting Join in the neighborhood craze of rock painting! Paint a ghostly, ghastly or ghoulish rock for yourself or leave it somewhere for someone else to find as a Halloween treat. All materials are provided. For kids 3 and older accompanied by an adult. Tuesday, October 15, at 4 p.m.
Community Events
The next area Paper Shredding Event will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kennedy High School’s parking lot, 5625 S Narragansett. For more information, call the 13th Ward Office at 773-581-1313.
The Garfield Ridge Senior Center, located at Archer and Laramie, (5674-B S. Archer Ave.) hosts Brain Aerobics on Wednesdays, September 25-October 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. Join in for this interactive, informative and educational program and learn how to exercise your brain and keep cognitive function going strong. Say hello to Julie!
A Bingo Party will take place on Friday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s $15 a person and includes catering from Jewel. Purchase ticket by September 20 to attend. Game 10 winner receives a $20 gift card!
The Midway Garden Society meets on the last Wednesday of the month at the Clearing Library, located 6423 W. 63rd Place, from 6-8 p.m. The Midway Garden Society’s next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 25, at 6 p.m. There will be a guest speaker from Anything Orchids and who will speak about the care and maintenance of orchids and following presentation, there will be a Q & A. (There will also be orchids for sale).
Yo Soy Vella Candles is a one-of-a-kind new business located at 6623 W. Archer Ave. Are you looking to support a new local business? Are you interested in attending one of their candle-making workshops? Paint a wineglass or grab a Make and Take Craft for home? Stop by for a monthly calendar of events and meet the owner, Mildred. Most products are crafted by local artisans. Inquire about hosting your own workshop there as well. Call 773-332-.6650 for more information.
Church Events
Two Holy Marty’s Rummage Sale will take place on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Sharp Center, located at 5940 W. 62nd Street (St. Sym’s Parish). Altar and Rosary Bake Sale…food and snacks and multiple vendors. One man’s rummage is another man’s treasure!
St. Symphorosa School is looking to hire a part-time Daycare Assistant, Mondays-Fridays. Please send resumes to kberry@stsymsschool.org. To schedule a tour of the school, contact marketing@stsymsschool.org
St. Mary Star of the Sea Trivia Night Saturday, September 28, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Located at 6424 S. Kenneth Ave. in Duggan Hall for adults 21 and older. Cash bar. Contact the rectory at 773-767-1246 to register your team. $100 per team, 10 adults per team. Bring your own snacks!
The Ladies Guild of St. Faustina will meet on Tuesday, October 8, for Bunco. The cost to play is $10. Join the guild in the St. Pope John Paul II Parish Center, 5201 S. McVicker. Contact Andi at 773-610-5686 for more information.
Public Service Information
If you see an abandoned Divvy bike or scooter call 1-855-553-4889 for all questions and concerns. Do not call 311.
Please submit any events that your organization may be having to my email address so I can help spread the word. Not everyone is on Facebook and people are missing out on our numerous local events and gatherings. My article comes out the third Wednesday of the month. Reach out to ptyznik@gmail.com.
Until next time, keep being nice to one another and share a smile!
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