Fire hydrant painting continues

Alpha Paintworks will begin the final phase of a three-year program to paint nearly 1,300 fire hydrants across the city. Hydrants will be painted in the El Vista West subdivision, on the west side of town from 151st to 159th streets, and Oak Park Avenue east to Central Avenue.

Citywide garage sale starts today

The Citywide Garage Sale is today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Download the list of participating homes. Stop by Acorn Public Library's book sale on both days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. And, don't forget Savers is collecting unsold items at two locations on Saturday, the train station and Arbor Park School, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gingerwood Pool.

City Hall is open tomorrow

City Hall will be open Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Fieldcrest Neighborhood Watch meeting is May 26

Everyone is invited to attend the Fieldcrest Neighborhood Watch meeting on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Don Gorman Fieldhouse.

Bill the Band will be at the May senior luncheon

Oak Forest Senior Commission is presenting Bill the Band, a returning musical entertainer, singing pop favorites. He will be playing both the harmonica and the guitar. Bill has appeared in numerous suburban venues. The event will take place at the Oak Forest Senior Center, 15500 S. Kilpatrick. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Entertainment starts at 11:00 a.m. Admission is $4 and includes lunch (Italian sausage, potatoes and cole slaw) served at noon and free cash bingo at 12:45 p.m. Tickets are available at City Hall or at the door of the event.

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