All day workshops covering a variety of job search tools and techniques will be held at the Park Ridge Public Library on July 17th and August 14th. The workshops are held from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please register by calling the Reference Desk at the Library at 847-720-3230 or online at: www.parkridgelibrary.org/calendar/html
The Taste of Park Ridge returns this year on July 9-11th. The Taste takes place in Uptown along Summit Avenue next to the Metra Station with entertainment and children’s games in adjacent areas. Thursday is designated as Community Day, Friday as Seniors Day, and Saturday as Family Fun Day. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Go to www.tasteofparkridge.com for additional information.
Park Ridge residents who have experienced flooding in their home or on their property are encouraged to report this to the city so that these incidents can be documented.
Flooding incidents should be reported to Susan Tedeschi, Public Works, via e-mail at stedesch@parkridge.us, or by calling (847)318-5230. A detailed account of the type of flooding experienced should be provided.
The 2009 Summer Concert Series presented by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 19. Six orchestral concerts featuring the Park Ridge Fine Arts Symphony and acclaimed soloists, plus two bonus programs featuring Big Band and popular fare are planned. All concerts except that on July 3rd are presented in Hodges Park. The July 3rd program takes place at the Maine East High School Athletic Field as part of the July 4th Fireworks celebration. All performances begin at 8:00 p.m.
For additional information go to http://www.prfas.org/event.htm
What better way to start your Saturday than with a stop at the Farmers’ Market? The market opens for a new season on Saturday, May 23 and will continue on Saturdays through October 31 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is located on Prairie Avenue, just south of the Park Ridge Metra station.
Vendors from throughout the Midwest are there to bring you the freshest products available. While you’re there, why not pick up some fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables, or maybe some freshly baked bread? Enter the monthly raffle to win a basket of Farmers’ Market goodies too. All this and more await you each Saturday morning!
The Park Ridge Public Library in cooperation with the Illinois WorkNet Center will be offering free Job Seeker Workshops at the Library. These all day workshops will provide assistance with resume and cover letter writing, job search techniques and interviewing.
Dates for the seminars are May 22, June 12, July 17 or August 17, 2009. The workshops will run from 9:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please register by calling the Reference Desk at the Library at 847-720-3230 or online at www.parkridgelibrary.org/calendar.html.
For more information on the workshops go to http://www.parkridgelibrary.org/jobseekerworkshopflyer.pdf
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital will open its new patient tower in 2009. With the growth of the hospital there is a need for additional volunteers. Volunteers receive an orientation and training before stepping into their important roles of providing service to the thousands of patients and visitors who pass through the hospital each year.
If you are interested in volunteering at Lutheran General Hospital, just call Volunteer Services at 847.723.6105 or visit www.advocatehealth.com and click on volunteers.
Effective October 5, 2008, Sunday hours in the post office’s outer lobby will be discontinued. Weekday and Saturday service will continue under current hours.
Customers can purchase stamps by phone at 1-800-STAMP24, at Chicago area Jewel and Dominick’s stores, Sam’s Club and Costco warehouse stores. In addition, 24/7 Automatic Postal Centers are available in selected other suburban community post offices which can handle weighing packages and purchasing postage. Area communities with this service include Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and Glenview.
The Phase II Uptown Parking Garage constructed as part of Uptown Park Ridge re-development is now open. Free, 3-hour public parking is available at the garage which includes 286 public spaces. Parkers may enter and exit the parking garage off of Summit Avenue. The entrance/exit is located on Summit, between Northwest Highway and Touhy Avenue. For additional information, go to www.parkridge.us.
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has not been found in Park Ridge. However, there are confirmed infestations in the Chicago land area as close as Glenview. The Forestry division is in the preliminary stages of forming an action plan to deal with the insect once it is confirmed in Park Ridge. At this time, the forestry division is examining the approach of nearby municipalities with confirmed EAB infestations and evaluating their effectiveness.
