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    Wednesday Journal Forest Park Review Landmark, September 28, 2011 17fallFUN Special Advertising Section

    Local businesses preview their exciting Fall events & specials

    fallFUN

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    Wednesday Journal Forest Park Review Landmark, September 28, 2011fallFUN18 Special Advertising Section

    Friday Fun NightStart off October with us and a fun Halloween movie! Join us forsome popcorn and the movie Hocus Pocus. Ages 5-12.

    6:15 8:15 $5 fee at front door Building 4

    Great America Fright FestNo school and looking for something fun to do?? Heres one of yourlast chances to visit Six Flags for the season and we couldnt havepicked a better time. Creepy creatures, ghosts and ghouls come to lifefor the annual Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America. Participants areresponsible for their own meals. Ages 11 - 18 years

    Monday, October 10 9:00 am - 8:00 pm R: $45/NR: $55Trip will depart from and return to the Park District of Forest Park

    Haunted House TourReady for something really scary this Halloween? Let us take youto some of the areas best haunted attractions including DreamReapers in Melrose Park and the Lombard Jaycees Haunted House.These haunted houses will be sure to scare even the bravest teens.Afterward, well stop at a fast food restaurant for a quick bite to eatbefore heading home. Ages 12+.

    Friday, October 14 6:30 pm 11:30 pm R: $35/NR: $45The trip will depart and return to the Park District of Forest Park

    Kids Spooktacular

    Halloween PartyPut on your favorite costume and come celebrate this scary holidaywith the Park District. The children will dress up and prizes will beawarded to the best costumes. The kids will cook some creepy crawlertreats and decorate pumpkins. Ages 5-10

    Thursday, October 27 6:15 7:45pm R: $10/NR: $15 Building 4

    Hauntin Halloween DanceCome to the Park District of Forest Park for a fab-boo-lous night out. Itstime to dress up and celebrate. There will be a DJ to dance the nightaway along with snacks and beverages. Prizes will be awarded to the bestcostumes. Come if you dare! 3rd -6th graders

    Friday, October 28 7:00 pm 9:00pm$3 (Register in advance) $5 (At the Door)

    PARK DISTRICT

    OF FOREST PARK

    7501 Harrison St.

    Forest Park, IL. 60130

    708-366-7500

    Dolly & Me Tea Party

    Tuesday, October 4th

    Bring your favorite doll and come

    join the Park District for a classy

    afternoon on the veranda overseeing

    the park. Its time to get all dressed

    up and drink some beverages while

    snacking on delicious treats. We

    will dance, play a few games, andeven create a craft. Dont miss the

    chance to have a play date with your

    favorite girlfriend! Ages 2-5.

    1:00 pm 2:30 pm

    R: $10/NR: $20

    Administrative Building, 2nd floor

    Scarecrow Festival

    Friday, October 7th

    Autumn adventures abound at

    Scarecrow Festival! Dozens of whim-

    sical, clever creations convene along

    the tree-lined paths in Lincoln Park,

    downtown St. Charles, for the annual

    Scarecrow Festival this autumn. Join

    the Park District as we take a trip

    to St. Charles for one of the favorite

    family events in the Midwest! All

    Ages welcome.

    9:00 am - 4:30 pm

    R: $15/NR: $20

    The trip will depart and return to

    the Park District of Forest Park

    Mary Poppins

    Saturday, October 15th

    One of the most popular Disney mov-

    ies of all time is capturing hearts in

    a whole new way: as a hit BroadwayMusical! Join the Park District as we

    experience all of the classic songs

    and show-stopping numbers. Believe

    in the magic of Mary Poppins and

    discover a world where anything can

    happen if you let it. The fee provides

    transportation to theatre and ticket.

    All ages welcome.

    12:00 pm 6:00 pm

    R: $65/NR: $75

    The trip will depart and return to

    the Park District of Forest Park

    Halloween Fear Home

    Makeover Contest

    Thursday, October 27th

    This year the Park District will be

    holding its 8th annual Holiday Home

    Makeover Contest. The best decorat-

    ed houses in Forest Park will receive

    FREE pool passes for up to four fam-

    ily members. What a great way to

    beat next summers heat?

    On October 27th, the Park District

    Commissioners and staff will serve

    as judges and drive through the

    Village to determine the winners.

    In order to be considered you mustregister your address with the Park

    District office. Factors being con-

    sidered are: curb appeal, creativity,

    use of theme, place, use of yard and

    house and originality. Families may

    win once every three years.

    Sonny Acres Pumpkin Patch

    Saturday, October 29th

    During the month of October the

    celebration of harvest time spreads

    over a large area of Sonny Acres.

    Decorated with mountainous piles of

    pumpkins, you will discover a farm

    market, spook house, rides and all

    kinds of Halloween displays and

    attractions scattered about. Trip

    includes transportation and the

    patch is free admission.

    All ages welcome.

    9:00 am 3:30 pm

    R: $15/NR: $20

    The trip will depart and return tothe Park District of Forest Park

    Ringling Bros and

    Barnum & Bailey Circus

    Saturday, November 19th

    Ladies and gentlemen, children of allages step right up and meet some of

    the most remarkable performers in

    The Greatest Show on Earth! Come

    join the Park District for a fabulous

    day filled with tigers, elephants,

    clowns and much more! Please bring

    spending money and money for

    lunch. All ages welcome.

    10:30 am 2:00 pm

    R: $25/NR: $35

    The trip will depart and return to

    the Park District of Forest Park

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    Wednesday Journal Forest Park Review Landmark, September 28, 2011 19fallFUN Special Advertising Section

    Veronica

    Slouch

    Jillian

    Leslie Sharon

    Sorelia

    Earhart

    Fun, Fashion &

    Function for Fall!

    6548 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn

    708-795-8181Open 7 Days Free Parking

    www.craigsshoestore.com Follow us on &

    Coveny Lane

    30 E. Burlington

    Riverside, IL. 60546

    708-442-4387

    Our mission statement at Coveny

    Lane is to bring beauty to the world.

    We are entering out 10th year and

    hope you feel this has been accom-

    plished. This fall and winter we are

    focusing on capes, scarves, purses,

    gold wedding rings, sterling silver

    items, and fun jewelry. We are getting

    in beautiful soaps, candles, and the

    best diffusers to be found anywhere

    as well as a few new food items andornaments and gorgeous art glass

    Our new items for fall should mostly

    be in by Sat. Oct. 15.

    The 5% off sale has been running for

    a while now and will conclude Sat.

    Oct. 8.

    We will have many items to delight

    you. Hope to see you soon.

    SHOP RIVERSIDE~~SHOPLOCAL

    PAV YMCA

    2947 S. Oak Park Ave.

    Berwyn, IL 60402

    708-749-0606

    Join here!

    Everyone is welcomed!

    With the Y, youre not just a memberof a facility; youre part of a cause.

    With a shared commitment to nurtur-

    ing the potential of kids, improving

    health and well-being, and giving

    back and supporting our neighbors,

    your membership gives you and your

    community the opportunity to learn,

    grow and thrive.

    We are a community with an every-

    day mission to helping you achieve abalance of spirit, mind and body. We

    do that by encouraging good health

    and fostering connections with new

    and old friends through sports, fun

    and shared interests.

    We offer a pool, track, wellness

    center, gymnasium, sauna, whirlpool

    and more. Make your next event

    unforgettable by hosting it at the Y!

    Call for more information about

    membership and rental options.

    Roy Olsen Pastapalooza

    Sept. 30th, 11:30am7:30pm

    Its not just dinner, its an event!

    We've got bingo, face painting, crafts,

    music, balloon animals and more!

    Dinner includes: pasta, marinarasauce, meatballs, salad, bread, fruit,

    coffee & water. Seconds are on us!

    Additional drinks and desserts are

    available for purchase. Purchase tick-

    ets at the Pav YMCA.

    $7/Adults

    $5/Kids & Seniors, under 3 free

    Carry out meals also available

    Fall II registrationbegins October 5th for members and

    October 12th for program members.

    Classes begin October 23rd.

    Schools Out Days

    October 7th, 10th, & 11th

    When schools out, were in! Our staff

    provides days off from school that arefun and beneficial!

    Halloween Happenings

    October 28th, 6:00-8:30pm

    Were up to our old tricks with

    new treats this year! Come in

    costume and experience our

    carnival games, haunted house,

    bounce house and more!

    $5/members

    $8/nonmembers

    Adults free with paid child

    Family Night at the Circus

    November 16th 5:00pm-9:30pm

    Join us at the United Center for

    the Ringling Bros. and Barnum

    & Bailey Circus!

    $20/members

    $25/nonmembers

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    Wednesday Journal Forest Park Review Landmark, September 28, 2011fallFUN20 Special Advertising Section

    9th Anniversary Sale 5% O

    30 E. BurlingtonDowntown Riverside Parking East of building

    (708) 442-4387

    Our Store Mission: To bring beauty to the world

    Hours: Tues-Fri 12-6, Sat 10-3 Shop Now for Christmas!

    Any Full Price item All Month!(except gold) Some Items on Sale

    Our downtown has jewelryshops a great grocery/hair salons/exercise studio

    Coee shop/candy store/oristsRestaurants/cleaners/plumber

    garages/art museum/glass studio

    Tutors/Cabinet store/gorgeous library

    Come on downtown and enjoy Riverside.Bring a Friend.

    FAMILY FUN &GHOULISH GAMESHalloween HappeningsPAV YMCAFriday, October 28th from 6:00pm-8:30pmWere up to our old tricks, with new treats this year. Come incostume and join us for a spooktacular time!

    Carnival Games Bounce House Haunted House Bake Sale & Concessions & MORE!Members: $5 Nonmembers: $8Adults FREE with paid child

    PAV YMCA2947 S. Oak Park Ave. Berwyn, IL708.749.0606 Visit www.pavymca.org

    DONT FORGET TO REGISTERFOR FALL II!PROGRAMS BEGIN OCT. 23!

    Sunday, October 16 1pmForest Home Cemetery, 863 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park

    Join the Historical Society of Oak Park &River Forest for Three Great Events!

    Admission is $15 for non-members/$10 for members.

    History, Mystery and Spirits in October

    Join us for porch-side Ghost stories and visits from the

    Spirits themselves. Pay your respects at a Victorian wake!

    Friday, October 28 7pm

    Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members.Children under 12 are $8, w/ adult.

    The Historical Society of

    Questions? www.oprfhistory.org

    Or call 708.848.6755

    20th Annual

    tale of the tombstonesConversationsand confrontations

    Performed by Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear, an old-time radio show troupe

    Sunday October 23, 2 p.m. at Oak Park ArmsDonations benet the Historical Society

    The Historical Society ofOak Park & River ForestThis October, get into the spirit of the season by taking a walking tour

    through Forest Home Cemetery, where the tombstones have tales to tell.

    Or sit back and be scared by the timeless story of Dracula. Or stroll around

    Oak Park and find out about some of the spirits who haunt the community.

    The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest offers its 20th

    Annual Tale of the Tombstones walking tour of Forest Home Cemetery on

    Oct. 16; the radio play Dracula on Oct. 23; and the 2nd Annual Spirits in the

    Night Haunted House Walk on Oct. 28. Prepare to be entertained and may-

    be even scaredand to learn a little more about your communitys history!

    Questions?708.848.6755 or www.oprfhistory.org