Tag: Park Ridge Library
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Lots of happenings: Movies in the Park, magic shows, Sweet & Arts camp, Beer Under Glass and deals at Gabriel’s Closet, Like New Auto Spa and Elements Massage
25% off sale in July at the new Gabriel’s Closet children’s consignment store in Park Ridge To thank all their supporters since opening last month, every pink and green tag in Gabriel’s Closet will be on sale for 25% off in July. Although they still have some new summer surprises for you, this sale includes ... -
Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Library has a host of events, clubs and programs lined up this summer for kids and adults
The Park Ridge Library’s annual Summer Reading Club for kids, teens and adults kicked off June 11 with the theme “Libraries: Your Passport to the World.” The club will run from through Sunday, Aug. 15. Registration is open now at beanstack.parkridgelib.org, and patrons can track their reading through the Beanstack website. Reading “passports” are available ... -
Park Ridge Inside Lisa Zago on the friendly Original Pancake House, shopping at Camp Willow and margaritas at Hay Caramba
The Original Pancake House What you do for a living: Professionally, I do two things. One is my beloved and unique dinosaur hunting and educational program (www.dinosauria.biz). Second, I work the door at the trendy Gibsons Italia in Chicago. I like diversity in my life. Both of my passions have been rewarding and challenging. I work ... -
Learning curve: Park Ridge Library, Chicago museums begin re-opening with restrictions
Park Ridge Library re-opening Feb. 15 Bookworms, parents and those with an inquisitive mind can rejoice — the Park Ridge Library will officially re-open to the public on Monday, Feb. 15 for in-person browsing. Library upgrades are underway, so access will be limited to the second floor of the building, and patrons are asked to use ... -
Kid Zone: Holiday lights and activities at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Morton Arboretum, Museum of Science and Industry, Brookfield Zoo, Rosemont and more
ZooLights photo by Todd Rosenberg By Trent Modglin Lincoln Park ZooLights The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago goes all out for the holidays with its ZooLights celebration, decorating the entire property with a mind-boggling 2.5 million colorful lights, adorning everything from the trees to animal exhibits to the grass itself — often synchronized to holiday ... -
Making learning fun: The Park Ridge Library has some great virtual programming lined up for this winter
The Park Ridge Library has added virtual programs for learners of all ages — from cooking classes for kids to a virtual concert of holiday favorites — to its winter schedule. “We are really excited about some of the new programs we’ve introduced this fall, many of which will continue through February,” says Staci Greenwald, ... -
Time to unwind: Looking for a little local stress release? We’ve got some creative ways to truly relax and get away from it all
By Veronica Espinoza Board & Brush Creative Studio A creative space to let your inner artist become a DIY master by designing and painting your own personalized wood project or sign, all while sipping on a glass of wine. It’s a great way to relax and get your mind off that to-do list or pushy ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Jamie Lee on Cooper’s Hawk Winery, sandwiches at Tony’s Deli and fun with the kids at the Wildwood Nature Center
How long you’ve lived here: I have now lived here a total of 13 years — two years in high school and 11 years after college. My grandfather bought his house on Norman in the 1950s, so my mom grew up here, and although I grew up in Colorado, I spent many summers visiting the senior ...
