Community Events

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.

Architects Needed!

Architects Needed: March 22nd: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
OPEF’s Architecture Adventure program is looking for architects who can help guide our 5th graders on a walking tour of homes in Oak Park.
The tour is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd from 9am to 10:30 am. Please contact Patti Quilling at pquilling@op97.org if you would like to join this tour.

7th Annual Woman’s Guild Movie Fundraiser
The 7th Annual Oak Park Women’s Guild Movie Fundraiser, in support of The Wieland Family, will be Saturday, February 27th at Lake Theatre – Classic Cinemas. We will be showing Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2. Doors open at 9am, and the movie begins at 10am.  Tickets are only $5 each.  We will also be raffling off some amazing raffle baskets before the movie begins.
While Oak Parker’s Lisa and Mike Wieland were expecting their third child, a colon blockage was discovered. Lisa had to begin chemotherapy at 5 months pregnant. In October, Lisa and Mike, along with their older children, Andrew age 7 and Maddie age 4, welcomed a healthy baby girl, Sydney.  Lisa has had to stop working as a full-time nurse to continue treatment. 100% of the proceeds from the fundraiser will be dedicated to the Wieland Family to assist with Lisa’s care and recovery.