Calendar

Paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures. Artists: James Bowden, Bill Dixon, Linda Lane Hayes, Ricardo Mondragon, & Patricia Moore; these artists created a large body of work that is primarily abstract, exploring concepts related to music, sound, natural forms and pure geometric design. Works that represent a clearly identifiable and personal language of form, shape, color, texture, imagery and mark-making or process. Curators: Claudia and Deborah Craemer. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-4pm; Sunday and Monday: Closed. For more information, call 708.748.3377 or visit www.tallgrassarts.org.

Call us today to register for your instrument or vocal class. Appointments needed. No walk-ins please. For more information, call Alan Franklin, 708.481.9870. www.muzicnet.net.

Get your entries in by Monday, October 1. We encourage individuals, families, schools and businesses to enter, All scarecrows will need to be completed and dropped off by Monday, October 22. The community is welcome to vote on the scarecrows from Tuesday, October 23- Wednesday, October 31. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 31. 1st Place Winner: $250; 2nd Place: $150 and 3rd Place: $50 Gift Card. For entry forms and more information, call 708.748.1112, #5691 or email esterling@vopf.com.

Join Transformen Ministry for a day of worship. Young and seasoned men converging together to make a difference in our quest for Godly Authentic Manhood. For more information, call Darnell Easter, 708.748.5230 or visit www.winningnow.org.

Come join the artists who are expressing "Made in America" art opening with food and live music by "Bout Time". The exhibit opens October 3rd-October 31st. Admission is FREE! For more information, contact Patricia Moore, 708.833.5108 or Bev Szaton, 708.703.7806, or visit www.salonartistsgallery.com.

Edgar's Place, established in 1992, is known as one of the finest listening rooms in the Midwest. Currently, concerts are held about 7 times a year, from October through May. Performances usually begin at 7:30pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month. If you would like to be on the mailing list, email valeriebirk@gmail.com. Edgar's Place Coffeehouse is usually held at 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, but due to ongoing construction at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, this event may take place at another location. Please call before attending to verify current location. Admission: $15 per person. For more information, call Virginia Jackson, 708.481.5339, email churchadmin@uuccpf.org or visit www.uuccpf.org.

Hydrants are flushed to ensure that water does not stagnate in the system. During flushing, your water may become discolored from iron in the pipes. There are no known health risks associated with consuming discolored water caused from iron in the pipes, but it is recommended that you refrain from using discolored water until it runs clear. It is also recommended that you not wash clothes when your area is being flushed. If your laundry becomes discolored, keep the items wet and pick-up a free bottle of Red-B-Gone at Village Hall. Flushing began in the north part of town and proceeds south. Click on the below link to track progress of hydrant flushing by viewing the hydrant flushing map. The map will be updated as the flushing process progresses. No flushing is done on weekends.

The Main Street Market -- formerly the Park Forest Farmers' Market -- offers a variety of fresh flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, herbs and dairy products. Local businesses are also on hand selling artwork, garden ornaments, jewelry, and more. EBT/Link, WIC, and Senior Nutrition Coupons accepted. The Market is open Saturdays, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., May through October, for shopping, food, and entertainment.

Hydrants are flushed to ensure that water does not stagnate in the system. During flushing, your water may become discolored from iron in the pipes. There are no known health risks associated with consuming discolored water caused from iron in the pipes, but it is recommended that you refrain from using discolored water until it runs clear. It is also recommended that you not wash clothes when your area is being flushed. If your laundry becomes discolored, keep the items wet and pick-up a free bottle of Red-B-Gone at Village Hall. Flushing began in the north part of town and proceeds south. Click on the below link to track progress of hydrant flushing by viewing the hydrant flushing map. The map will be updated as the flushing process progresses. No flushing is done on weekends.

Fairy Gardens: Tiny, whimsical, and fun! Bring a fairy, and a pot, and I’ll supply the rest…we’ll work together to make your own!