Community Events

FREE Summer Meals at YMCA
The Oak Park YMCA will be the host site again this year and it is FREE for all kids toddler to 18 years of age.  The food pantry will provide activities ranging from yoga to movies, to crafts and ping pong and even nutrition activities with volunteers that have been trained to administer the program.  All kids will receive a FREE meal and the program is about 90 minutes during the lunch hour.   Last year it was 12-1:30pm. The program will run roughly between mid-June to mid-August.  There is no registration that is required and kids can drop in whichever day they want and come as often as they want during the duration of the summer.
Below is some information about the Summer Meals program for your information as well.
Spread the word and thank you so much in helping us reduce food insecurity in our community!

http://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program-sfsp

CAST Performances in March

The CAST performing arts program at Julian Middle School continues to celebrate its 30th anniversary with performances of “The Light Turns Blue” and “Having Our Say” March 18-20.

“The Light Turns Blue” will be presented Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 19 at 3:30 p.m. It tells the inspiring story of Elsie Wright and her photography, which made everyone sit up and take notice.

In “Having Our Say,” the Delaney Sisters recount fascinating events during their 100+ years, telling of their rich family history and careers as pioneering African-American professionals. The play will be presented Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m.

For tickets and information, please contact Kathy Simon at 708-524-7848 or ksimon@op97.org. Julian is located at 416 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Oak Park.