The Historic Preservation Commission has
scheduled a public hearing at 7 p.m., Thur., May 13, in Village
Hall, 123 Madison St., to consider nominating the Oak Park
Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid
Ave., Bishop Quarter School Addition, 605 Lake St., and the
Park Grove/View Manor, 173-181 N. Grove Ave., as Oak Park
Landmarks. Landmark status is awarded to properties that meet
certain architectural or historic standards, and helps preserve
them for future generations. For more information about the
nominations or historic preservation programs call 358.5417 or
email comsvsc@oak-park.us.
A free child car seat checkup is scheduled
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., June 5 in the parking lot of
Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Certified child passenger safety
technicians will examine each child safety seat for correct
use, installation and recalls. Representatives from the Fire,
Police and Health departments also will be available to answer
questions and provide safety and educational materials. The
event is hosted by Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division
XI, the Chicagoland Safe Kids Coalition and community partner,
Foley Rice Cadillac-Oldsmobile. For more information, call
445.3300 or email fire@oak-park.us. Attendees need to bring
their vehicle owner's manual and car seat
manufacturer's manual along with the seat they wish to
have examined.
Resident input is being sought into the
Village's 2005-2009
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The Village's consolidated plan provides
an inventory of resources, identifies gaps in needed services
and pinpoints and prioritizes community needs for affordable
housing, infrastructure, public facilities, economic
development, public services, historic preservation, planning
and other development and housing needs. Public hearings are
scheduled for 7 p.m., Thurs., May 6 at the Dole Learning
Center, 255 Augusta Blvd., and 7 p.m., Thurs., May 13, in the
Temporary Barrie Center in Rehm Park, 515 Garfield St. Citizens
also can complete a survey on the Village's website, www.oak-park.us through May 10.
The needs identified and the priorities set through this
process will shape future allocations of U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement funds. Citizen
input is important because it will help ensure that information
about the Village's resources and needs are accurately
conveyed to HUD. For more information call 358.5425 or email comsvcs@oak-park.us.
The 31st annual A Day in Our Village festival
celebrating Oak Park's diversity is scheduled for Sun.,
June 6. Activities and events will include the following:
Scoville Park (Lake
Street at Oak Park Avenue), from noon to 6 p.m.: More than 135 civic and cultural organizations
seeking members and volunteers, and business operators
promoting shopping in Oak Park will set up displays and booths.
Local restaurants also will be selling food, along with beer
and wine. A wide range of live entertainment is planned as
well.
Downtown Oak Park (Lake Street, east of
Harlem Avenue), from noon to 5 p.m.: A beer garden and sound stage are among the
activities planned by merchants in Downtown Oak Park.
Rehm Pool (Garfield Street at East Avenue), from noon to 5
p.m.: Free swimming and
children's games and activities are planned by the Park
District of Oak Park. Just to the west of Rehm, the Oak Park
Conservatory will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary with an
ice cream social.
A bicycle corral and free transportation
among sites is planned. Volunteers are still needed. Call
358.5409 or email comsvcs@oak-park.us.
