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City Hall is closed Saturday, April 20, 2019
The City Hall Clerk's Office is open one Saturday a month (except June). After hours, all payments can be dropped in the Night Depository Mail slot to the right of the City Hall main entrance.
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Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, April 23, 20198:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers |
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Spring Clean-up Week
April 22 - 27, 2019
Residents of single-family homes may dispose of multiple bulk items during Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. Leave unwanted household items (excluding electronics and hazardous materials) at the curb on your regularly scheduled waste pick-up day.
The Department of Public Works chipping crews will be following NuWay/Homewood Disposal pickup schedule. Please leave your branches at the curb by 7 AM on your pickup day. Branches must be less than four inches in diameter and four feet in length, and stacked in piles no higher than 3 feet tall. Larger branches must be cut into logs no longer than 24 inches and stacked in a separate pile at the curb. Stumps, root balls and roots must be free of attached dirt. |
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Project Fire Buddies
Oak Forest firefighter and paramedic Kurt DeGroot often wondered what else he could do to help children battling a severe illness after his experiences while working for the Fire Department.
As a way to give extra time and attention to children in the community, DeGroot created Project Fire Buddies, a volunteer program where firefighters can spread some joy and support to children by playing a board game, just hanging out, or something as simple as showing up with their shiny red fire truck
DeGroot leads Project Fire Buddies into its third year. If you know of any child that needs a little uplifting and cheer, contact Kurt DeGroot through the organization Facebook Page.
Read about Project Fire Buddies
Daily Southtown
Oak Forest Patch
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Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11 AM
Please join the Owen W. Winter, Jr. VFW Post 4241 and the City of Oak Forest for the 2019 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial outside City Hall. Program begins at 11 AM.
Local organizations and businesses will present wreaths to honor our veterans as a reminder of the sacrifices they made while in service. |
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
Celebrate Arbor Day this year with the City of Oak Forest!
The Public Works Department will plant trees at the Morton-Gingerwood Elementary School (16936 Forest Avenue) for Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10 AM.
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Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale
Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1, 2019
Visit hundreds of garage sales throughout the City of Oak Forest during the 2019 Citywide Garage Sale! Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 8 AM - 3PM each day!
If you are planning on holding a garage sale on either of the event dates, be sure to register on the city website to be included on the master list of participating garage sales around our community. Registration opens on April 1, 2019 and is FREE!
Visit oak-forest.org/citywide for more information!
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Congresswoman Kelly to Host 6th Annual Youth Job Expo April 13
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job Expo for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 23 on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in the Media Center of Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park.
More than 50 employers will be accepting applications for active job openings, summer internships and apprenticeships. Representatives from various agencies and youth services will also be on hand to talk with young people about program offerings that will help them succeed. Business attire is highly recommended. Bring resumes with you, as some employers may conduct interviews on-site. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Parking is available outside the school’s auditorium, just off Sauk Trail on the north end of the West Lot.
Prior to the Expo, Rep. Kelly is sponsoring a Job Readiness Workshop to help young people enhance their interview skills, build their resumes, and more. The workshop takes place Thursday, April 3, at 4 p.m., at Rich South High School. For questions about the Job Readiness Workshop, contact Ms. Hope Stovall at (708) 710-2643.
To pre-register for the Job Fair, visit reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com. For more information about the Job Expo, contact Alan Banks or Elise Miller at (708) 679-0078, or message Elise.Miller@mail.house.gov or Alan.Banks@mail.house.gov.
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Oak Forest Senior Luncheon
Thursday, April 25, 2019Featuring John Measner
The John Measner Magic Show! A magic show that includes live animals that are produced magically. Including a blue bird which changes to a french poodle.
Join us Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Senior Center (Oak Forest Community Center) 15501 S. Kilpatrick Avenue. Doors open at 10 AM. Entertainment begins at 11 AM. Lunch is at 12 noon. After lunch, stay for free cash bingo at 12:45 PM.
Tickets are available for $5.00 at City Hall (15540 S. Central; 708-687-4050) or can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Hope to see you there!
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Join the Oak Forest Senior Commission!
The Oak Forest Senior Commission is looking for senior citizens who might like to serve as members of this commission, which meets in City Hall on every second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
The Senior Commission gets involved in various community events, such as the annual Health Fair at the Oak Forest Park District and monthly senior lunches at the Oak Forest Community Center.
Should you wish to join this commission, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 708-687-4050, extension 1005.
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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. |
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