Forest Park salutes veterans with a parade

Updated: May 24, 2012 8:36PM

Children will enjoy standing along the route of River Forest’s 87th Annual Memorial Day Parade to hear four bands, see floats and sample candy handed out by marchers. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, at Constitution Park, 7715 Greenfield Ave., and ends at Keystone Park, 7920 Central Ave.

Parade participants include community organizations, sports leagues, local businesses, neighborhoods and families.

“It’s a good mix,” said Karen Scherrer, recreation services manager of the River Forest Park District, which co-sponsors the event with the River Forest Service Club, River Forest Parks Foundation and village of River Forest.

Following the parade, there will be a ceremony at Keystone Park honoring local residents who served in the Armed Forces. Then everyone will be treated to a free lunch of hot dogs, chips and beverages.

Scherrer said the event “is a real good way for people in the community to spend time together and honor veterans.”

For details, call (708) 366-6660 or visit rfparks.com.

Get ready to read

Listen to the Teen Battle of the Bands during the Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. It’s a chance to sign up for reading programs for children, teens and adults. Refreshments will be served.

For details, call (708) 452-3420 or visit oppl.org.

Read on

There also will be a Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 1. Activities will include a moon walk, inflatable obstacle course and lawn games. Popcorn will be served.

For details, call (708) 366-5205 or visit riverforestlibrary.org.

Altogether now

Families can play together during Family Fun from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, June 23-July 28, at 2 Conti Pkwy., Elmwood Park. This Department of Parks and Recreation class allows families with kids ages 2 to 8 to join group activities and also enjoy free time to use equipment. Classes will be held indoors and outdoors. Cost ranges from $24 for family of two to $45 for families of five or more.

For details, call (708) 452-3935 or visit elmwoodpark.org.

Kickin’ it

You and your child, ages 7 or older, will do cardiovascular drills, calisthenics and traditional taekwondo techniques during Parent/Child Taekwondo from 6:25 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 4-July 16, at 2 Conti Pkwy., Elmwood Park. The cost is $75 per person plus a $45 uniform fee.

For details, call (708) 452-3935 or visit elmwoodpark.org.

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