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  • Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

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    Making a difference: Local singer Colette Hawley performs sidewalk concerts for local retirement homes

    By Trent Modglin
    May 12, 2020
    By Trent Modglin Pretty sure we all could use some good news right about now. With all the uncertainty and stress we’ve experienced the ...
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    Making a difference: Meet Ella Powers, a creative eight-year-old raising thousands of dollars for a local food pantry

    By Trent Modglin
    May 9, 2020
    By Trent Modglin Pretty sure we all could use some good news right about now. With all the uncertainty and stress we’ve experienced the ...
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    Get up and move: The Centennial Fitness Center is busy helping locals stay fit and healthy during the quarantine

    By Trent Modglin
    April 24, 2020
    This blog is courtesy of the Centennial Fitness Center staff and the Park Ridge Park District During this challenging time, one question at the ...
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    Keep rocking: School of Rock combats current quarantine rules with virtual music lesson opportunities

    By Trent Modglin
    April 7, 2020
    With everything going on in the world right now, you might think fun has had to come to a screeching halt. But not for ...
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    A senior year, interrupted: What’s it’s like to be a high school student during the Coronavirus pandemic

    By Trent Modglin
    April 2, 2020
    By Veronica Espinoza During this unprecedented time with COVID-19, many families across the world have been impacted in several ways. We have had to ...
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    Is delivery or takeout in order for dinner tonight? Check out this assortment of local restaurant deals to help with your decision

    By Trent Modglin
    March 26, 2020
    In these trying, unprecedented times, it’s always good to give back to the small businesses that make Park Ridge and the surrounding communities so ...
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    Around Town: The inside scoop on Rosemont’s St. Pat’s bar crawl, Oakton Ice Show, Maine South’s Color Run & more

    By agency@betterlocal.us
    March 3, 2020
    Parkway Bank Park’s St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl March 13 On Friday, March 13 from 6-10 p.m., head to Rosemont’s entertainment district to partake in ...
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    Around Town: It’s time to get fit together at the Centennial Fitness Center

    By agency@betterlocal.us
    February 25, 2020
    The Centennial Fitness Center is here to help you live your healthiest and best life through exercise, recreation and fun with your community! This ...
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The Real Chicago — an eye-catching, family friendly entertainment magazine for active locals and tourists — originally launched in 2006. It now has a sister publication: The Real Park Ridge. Proud to be servicing our new home in Park Ridge, as well as the surrounding areas of Rosemont, Niles, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and NW Chicago.

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The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes… The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes…

the quirky fun at @museumofillusions_chicago 

@playballdirect batting cages and instruction in Mount Prospect

And the last two weekends of @goebberts_ Fall Fest 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"Most people are surprised at the incredible worko "Most people are surprised at the incredible workout they can get in just 15-30 minutes. It’s is a unique, efficient, and effective way to fit fitness into a busy schedule.” — @hotworxparkridge general manager Nicole Paus

Read more about HOTWORX on Northwest Highway and five other new businesses that have opened recently at TheRealParkRidge.com
A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @ A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @parkridgechamber is coming up this Thursday at @eliacafe_ on NW Highway. 

Come watch Caleb and the boys handle the Patriots with some delicious eats and fun community vibes.
Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out nig Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out night out at @ashwillowsalon and @renatasorganics in South Park tonight
We were delighted to be invited to the grand openi We were delighted to be invited to the grand opening of the beautiful new @bricktonmontessorischool location at 1695 S. River Rd in Des Plaines last month. After a two-year renovation, the finished product is something to behold, and it was difficult to decide who was more excited about the new facility: the kids, the staff or the parents. Brickton.org
Quite the working lunch today at the Edison Park f Quite the working lunch today at the Edison Park favorite @cafe.touche which included one of the best smash burgers we’ve had to date (think sautéed onions, cheddar, pickles and 1000 island). A stellar chicken salad and Cubano sandwich (with pulled pork pork, ham, avocado, pickles, gruyere cheese, and Cajun-dijon mustard) too.
Time to grab your team for the Park Ridge - Friend Time to grab your team for the Park Ridge - Friends of the Parks annual Trivia Night fundraiser

Saturday, November 14 from 6-10 p.m.
Prospect Park’s O’Connor Building
733 N. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge
Doors open at 6 p.m. |  Trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m.
This event is adults only, 21+
$360 per team (up to eight players)

Registration includes:
* Eight rounds of trivia
* Pasta and salad from fire + wine
* Soft drinks and 24 drink tickets per team
(Drink tickets may be used for beer, wine, or hard seltzer.)

Teams are encouraged to create a team name and decorate their table. Registration closes Nov. 8 (or earlier if it sells out). 

prfriendsoftheparks.org
From our big fall issue, a spotlight on six new bu From our big fall issue, a spotlight on six new businesses in town. Welcome to Park Ridge: @brew.pkr 
@barestudioesthetics 
Mandram by @thalaivasindiankitchen @hotworxparkridge 
@hellohollyparkridge 
@ivnparkridge 

Read the feature now at therealparkridge.com
The Real Park Ridge deal of the week: By now we ce The Real Park Ridge deal of the week: By now we certainly hope you know all about the @fireandwinege half-price pasta special on Mondays, but are you aware it’s also the perfect spot to unwind for happy hour Monday through Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 3-5:30 p.m.? In the bar and lounge area, you can enjoy all of your favorite small plates at half off their regular menu price, along with a rotating selection of featured $8 wines, $10 signature cocktails, and $5 select draft beers. 
608 W. Touhy, C2 in Park Ridge
https://www.fireandwine.net/park-ridge-fire-and-wine
This Sunday, Oct. 11, check out the @parkridgepark This Sunday, Oct. 11, check out the @parkridgeparks open house at Centennial Fitness Center, where guests will have free admission all day to try out the facility and various group fitness classes. Special membership deals will be available Sunday as well.
Soaking up as much of this 70s weather as possible Soaking up as much of this 70s weather as possible on the patio at @wehavegreatbeerpr with a stellar Southern Tuba hazy IPA from @roaringtable and an @alarmistbrewing Crispy Boy pilsner (thanks to @pollyannabrewingcompany for keeping it alive)
From our big fall issue out now... @parkridgepark From our big fall issue out now...

@parkridgeparks Q&A: Justin Schuring on the variety of the membership options, fun classes this fall, and the welcoming atmosphere at Centennial Fitness Center

“There is definitely an upbeat, positive energy every day here at the CFC. … And I think people are surprised about the value of our membership options and what’s included in that membership.”

Read the interview at TheRealParkRidge.com
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