We're looking for vendors

The deadline to apply as a vendor for the Oak Forest Farmers Market has been extended to March 30. We are looking for farmers, nursery growers, artisans, prepared food vendors/food trucks, craftsmen/artisans, etc. to give our patrons a great selection and variety of goods to purchase. We're interested in finding vendors who are creative, resourceful, and willing to help our market continue to grow.

Musical duo to perform at senior luncheon

The Oak Forest Senior Commission is presenting Pete and Joe, an entertaining musical team singing both standards and country and western melodies, at its senior luncheon on Thursday, March 24 at 11 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.) at the Community Center.

Recycle electronics on April 23

The Oak Forest Green Steps Commission is teaming up with VetTech.US to recycle electronics and support our veterans! All electronics are free to recycle except televisions ($20 each). The recycling event will be held at CITY HALL from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Clean Up Week is April 25 through April 29

Residents of single-family homes may dispose of multiple bulk items (no electronics or hazardous waste) at the curb on their regular pickup day. Public Works chipping crews will follow NuWay Disposal's pickup schedule. Please leave your branches at the curb by 7 a.m. on your pickup day.

City Council meets next week

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. for a Finance Committee meeting and at 8 p.m. for its regular meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall. Citizens are invited to attend the meetings and are welcome to participate at the designated time.

City Hall is closed tomorrow

During non-business hours, please use the night-deposit mail slot at City Hall, pay parking or ordinance tickets online or sign up for online water bill pay.

Find out what's happening at the library in March

Acorn Public Library provides books and eBooks, programming, movies, music, electronic research tools, and computer access to the public. Stop in to borrow a book or take part in one or all of the planned special events in March.

Tune into CIC-TV

If you are a cable television subscriber, you can view the Community Information Channel (CIC-TV) on Comcast channel 19, Wide Open West channel 6 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 to learn more about city programs and events. If you do not subscribe to cable television, you can watch Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings online or check out the DVDs at Acorn Public Library.

e-Briefs is a free, voluntary e-mail service, which provides information about government services, activities and events. On a weekly basis, you can expect to find City Council news and agendas, construction updates, public safety reminders, senior and youth news, and much more! Please forward this e-mail to friends and family and encourage them to sign up for the weekly e-Briefs by visiting the Notify Me section of our website. Contact the City of Oak Forest at 708-687-4050 or cityofoakforest@oak-forest.org.