Leaf blowers banned...The use of gas-powered leaf blowers by both landscapers and homeowners is banned from June 1 - Oct. 15. For more information call 358.5700 or email publicworks@oak-park.us.

Free volleyball camp...A free Volleyball Camp and Health Fair for boys and girls ages 11-13 will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat., June 28, in the east gym of Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville Ave. Pre-registration is required. Participants will be given T-shirts and lunch. To register call 358.5499 or email health@oak-park.us.

Parking Office extends hours...The Parking Office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sat., June 28 and from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Mon., June 30 for permit renewals. For more information call 358.5756 or email publicworks@oak-park.us.

West Nile Virus Dead Bird Hotline...To report a dead bird in your neighborhood call the Village's West Nile Virus Reporting Hotline at 358.5694.

Roofers must have fire extinguishers...Roofers doing work involving a heat gun or hot tar are required to have fire extinguishers near the heat source at all times to deal with an unexpected fire. For more information call 445.3300 or email fire@oak-park.us.

Immunization services...Monthly immunization services are available from 3 - 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Health Department Clinic, 320 Lake St. The next immunizations will be given on June 11. No appointment is necessary, but a parent or guardian must accompany children under 18. Call 358.5491 or email health@oak-park.us.

Discard unwanted electronics...Electronics Collection Days are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fri. and Sat., June 13 and 14 at Rhodes School, 8931 W. Fullerton in River Grove. Items accepted include computers with monitors, CD drives, telephones, pagers, copy machines, microwaves, TVs, cameras, modems, answering machines, shredders, postage machines, VCRs, camcorders, printers, keyboards, cell phones, fax machines, toasters, stereo equipment and video game players. Do not bring refrigerators, washing machines, software, stoves, dryers, disks, dishwashers, air conditioners, CDs or tapes. A $5 co-pay is required for each television and computer monitor. For more information call 358.5707 or email publicworks@oak-park.us.

Smoking cessation help...A support group for smokers who have recently quit is held the second Wednesday each month from 7 - 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Call 358.5484 or email health@oak-park.us.

Permits required...A permit is required for any interior or exterior work that goes beyond painting and decorating. Permit applications should be made at least a month before the project is scheduled to begin. All contractors, including subcontractors, must be properly licensed or registered in Oak Park before a permit application will be accepted. No work can begin on a project until a permit has been issued. For your safety, work in progress is monitored by Village inspectors to ensure compliance with zoning and building codes. For more information call 358.5430 or email building@oak-park.us.