March 18, 2008
NEW LIBRARY HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2008
The library will be changing it's hours starting March 31, 2008. The new hours will be Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday Noon - 4:00 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays.
The library will be changing it's hours starting March 31, 2008. The new hours will be Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday Noon - 4:00 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays.
Library closed for Easter.
The Riverdale Library will be closed on Friday, March 21st and Saturday, March 22nd in observance of Easter. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, March 24.
The Riverdale Library will be closed on Friday, March 21st and Saturday, March 22nd in observance of Easter. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, March 24.
School District 133
General George Patton School
April Events
Pre-K Program
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Queen for a Day
10:00 a.m.
District 133 Annex
150 W 137th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841- 3955
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Teacher Institute Day
Non Attendance Day
for Students
Friday, April 11, 2008
Pre-K Parent Teacher Conferences
10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Pre-K Graduates Parent Mtg.
2:00-3:00p.m.
District 133 Annex
150 W 137th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Monday April 14, 2008
Board of Education Meeting
6:00 p.m.
District 133 Annex
150 W 137th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Friday, April 18, 2008
Celebrating Grandparents
10:00a.m.
District 133 Annex
150 W 137th Street
Riverdale, Il 60827
(708)841-3955
Pre-K Parent/student Field Trip
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Museum of Science & Industry
Friday, April 25, 2008
School Improvement Day
Pre-K Dismissal
11:15 a.m.
General George Patton School
April Events
Pre-K Program
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Queen for a Day
10:00 a.m.
District 133 Annex
150 W 137th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841- 3955
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Teacher Institute Day
Non Attendance Day
for Students
Friday, April 11, 2008
Pre-K Parent Teacher Conferences
10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Pre-K Graduates Parent Mtg.
2:00-3:00p.m.
District 133 Annex
150 W 137th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Monday April 14, 2008
Board of Education Meeting
6:00 p.m.
District 133 Annex
150 W 137th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Friday, April 18, 2008
Celebrating Grandparents
10:00a.m.
District 133 Annex
150 W 137th Street
Riverdale, Il 60827
(708)841-3955
Pre-K Parent/student Field Trip
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Museum of Science & Industry
Friday, April 25, 2008
School Improvement Day
Pre-K Dismissal
11:15 a.m.
Aunt Martha's AmeriCorps and Teen Reach
present
the Global Youth Service Day Carnival
There will be games, prizes, food and family fun.
April 26th, 2008
12:00-4:00 p.m.
At General George Patton School
13700 South Stewart Avenue
Riverdale, IL 60827
Special Presentation: C.A.K.E. Care About Our Kids Event
By Riverdale Community Resource Center 1:00-2:00 p.m.
For questions contact Lisa Mackey 708-679-8128
or Myrna Watkins-Thomas 708-841-7054
present
the Global Youth Service Day Carnival
There will be games, prizes, food and family fun.
April 26th, 2008
12:00-4:00 p.m.
At General George Patton School
13700 South Stewart Avenue
Riverdale, IL 60827
Special Presentation: C.A.K.E. Care About Our Kids Event
By Riverdale Community Resource Center 1:00-2:00 p.m.
For questions contact Lisa Mackey 708-679-8128
or Myrna Watkins-Thomas 708-841-7054
General George Patton School
Spring Egg Hunt
Riverdale Park District
137th & Wentworth
Saturday, March 22nd
10:00 A.M.
Pre-school
Kindergarten to First Grade
Second Grade to Third Grade
For futher information call 841-0095, 841-4959
Spring Egg Hunt
Riverdale Park District
137th & Wentworth
Saturday, March 22nd
10:00 A.M.
Pre-school
Kindergarten to First Grade
Second Grade to Third Grade
For futher information call 841-0095, 841-4959
March 10, 2008
REGIONAL ILLINOIS BUDGET HEARING
Please join State Representatives Will Davis, David Miller, Al Riley, George Scully and other community leaders, business owners, labor officials, service providers, advocacy organizations, health care facilities, school districts, colleges and local residents to learn more about the state budget and share your views about funding priorities, ways to reduce costs and means to improve government efficiency.
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 6:00pm
Location: South Suburban College, Kindig Performing Arts Auditorium, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL.
For more information, contact Rep. Davis's office at (708) 799-7300, Rep. Miller's office at (708) 201-8000, Rep. Riley's office at (708) 283-0400, or Rep. Scully's office at (708) 672-0200.
Please join State Representatives Will Davis, David Miller, Al Riley, George Scully and other community leaders, business owners, labor officials, service providers, advocacy organizations, health care facilities, school districts, colleges and local residents to learn more about the state budget and share your views about funding priorities, ways to reduce costs and means to improve government efficiency.
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 6:00pm
Location: South Suburban College, Kindig Performing Arts Auditorium, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL.
For more information, contact Rep. Davis's office at (708) 799-7300, Rep. Miller's office at (708) 201-8000, Rep. Riley's office at (708) 283-0400, or Rep. Scully's office at (708) 672-0200.
THORNTON TOWNSHIP JOB FAIR
The Thornton Township in South Holland will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008. The event will be held at the South Suburban College Fieldhouse located at 15800 South State Street in South Holland, Illinois. For more information, call (708) 596-3132.
The Thornton Township in South Holland will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008. The event will be held at the South Suburban College Fieldhouse located at 15800 South State Street in South Holland, Illinois. For more information, call (708) 596-3132.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES ORIENTATION.
Want to be a homeowner? Now it's possible with Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs. Habitat for Humanity South Suburbs offer a hand-up; not a hand-out. Their homes are provided with an interest free mortgage. You help them build your home. If you are interested in applying, please attend their next orientation on Saturday, March 29th from 10:00 am - noon at the Village Hall located at 157 W. 144th Street.
For more information, contact Dee Waddell at (708) 841-6716 or (708) 932-3576
Want to be a homeowner? Now it's possible with Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs. Habitat for Humanity South Suburbs offer a hand-up; not a hand-out. Their homes are provided with an interest free mortgage. You help them build your home. If you are interested in applying, please attend their next orientation on Saturday, March 29th from 10:00 am - noon at the Village Hall located at 157 W. 144th Street.
For more information, contact Dee Waddell at (708) 841-6716 or (708) 932-3576
IVANHOE PARK DISTRICT ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Come join us as we have a hoppin' god time hunting for colorful eggs with Mr. Big Bunny. Bring a camera to take a photo with Mr. Big Bunny.
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Ivanhoe Park Fieldhouse (144th & Stewart) from 10:00am - 10:45am. (Ages 3 - 4, 10:00am), (Ages 5 - 7, 10:15 am) and (Ages 8 - 10, 10:30 am.) For more information, call 708-849-9853.
Come join us as we have a hoppin' god time hunting for colorful eggs with Mr. Big Bunny. Bring a camera to take a photo with Mr. Big Bunny.
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Ivanhoe Park Fieldhouse (144th & Stewart) from 10:00am - 10:45am. (Ages 3 - 4, 10:00am), (Ages 5 - 7, 10:15 am) and (Ages 8 - 10, 10:30 am.) For more information, call 708-849-9853.
VOLUNTEERS AND VENDORS NEEDED
The Village Community Event coordinator is in need of Volunteers and Vendors to participate in the Village's 1st Annual Family Fest which has partnered with the Gus Macker Tournament on the weekend of June 28-29, 2008. For more detail and information, contact Demetria Waddell at (708) 841-6716 or (708) 932-3576.
The Village Community Event coordinator is in need of Volunteers and Vendors to participate in the Village's 1st Annual Family Fest which has partnered with the Gus Macker Tournament on the weekend of June 28-29, 2008. For more detail and information, contact Demetria Waddell at (708) 841-6716 or (708) 932-3576.
GO GIRL GO
Riverdale girls can participate in a special organization especially designed for girls and young ladies. GoGirlGo meets weekly at the Riverdale Park Rec Center from 3:30 - 5:00pm on Fridays. Girls participate in girl's activities, field trips and community service projects.
For more information, please call Myrna Thompson at (708)849-1798
Riverdale girls can participate in a special organization especially designed for girls and young ladies. GoGirlGo meets weekly at the Riverdale Park Rec Center from 3:30 - 5:00pm on Fridays. Girls participate in girl's activities, field trips and community service projects.
For more information, please call Myrna Thompson at (708)849-1798
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Pharmacy Technician training is coming to the Network Center. For registration information call Ph. T. Institute at 312-513-3622. Tuition assistance may be available for qualifying Riverdale residents. Please call Heloise Smith at (708) 841-4153 for further information.
Pharmacy Technician training is coming to the Network Center. For registration information call Ph. T. Institute at 312-513-3622. Tuition assistance may be available for qualifying Riverdale residents. Please call Heloise Smith at (708) 841-4153 for further information.
FOREST PRESERVE CONTROLLED BURNS
The Cook County Forest Preserve will be conducting controlled burns on their properties throughout the Village on Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
The Cook County Forest Preserve will be conducting controlled burns on their properties throughout the Village on Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
EARTH HOUR (LIGHTS OUT)
On March 29th, 2008, the Riverdale Mayor is asking all Riverdale residents and businesses to participate in the Chicago Metropolitan wide Earth Hour. Started last year in Sydney Australia, they turned their lights off for one hour and reduced their energy consumption by 10%. Governments, businesses and individuals are participating in a voluntary "turn off the lights" campaign to draw attention to global climate issues. Turn off your lights between 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm to help do your part to cut down on the use of energy, and reduce your light bills.
On March 29th, 2008, the Riverdale Mayor is asking all Riverdale residents and businesses to participate in the Chicago Metropolitan wide Earth Hour. Started last year in Sydney Australia, they turned their lights off for one hour and reduced their energy consumption by 10%. Governments, businesses and individuals are participating in a voluntary "turn off the lights" campaign to draw attention to global climate issues. Turn off your lights between 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm to help do your part to cut down on the use of energy, and reduce your light bills.
March 07, 2008
SPRING CLEAN UP
The Village's annual Spring Clean Up will be Saturday, March 29, 2008 and pick up hours are 6:00am to 1:00pm. Items must be placed in the same area as your weekly garbage pick up. Items should not be placed outside no sooner than 6:00pm Friday March 28, 2008. Items that will be accepted for pick up are furniture, clothings, bicycles, appliances and any other unwanted house hold items. Items that will not be picked up are tires, batteries, construction materials and hazardous waste materials. The trucks will only make one trip and will not be able to wait for items to be brought out. Please have all unwanted items by 6:00a.m. Fliers are available at all Public buildings and questions may be directed to the Public Works Department (708) 841-2202.
The Village's annual Spring Clean Up will be Saturday, March 29, 2008 and pick up hours are 6:00am to 1:00pm. Items must be placed in the same area as your weekly garbage pick up. Items should not be placed outside no sooner than 6:00pm Friday March 28, 2008. Items that will be accepted for pick up are furniture, clothings, bicycles, appliances and any other unwanted house hold items. Items that will not be picked up are tires, batteries, construction materials and hazardous waste materials. The trucks will only make one trip and will not be able to wait for items to be brought out. Please have all unwanted items by 6:00a.m. Fliers are available at all Public buildings and questions may be directed to the Public Works Department (708) 841-2202.
