Do you wish you were more informed about the District 97 funding referendum?

Come to a Debate on March 15!
Irving Elementary School, 1125 S. Cuyler
7 PM – 8:30 PM

or click here to view a live >> Webcast <<

******* FREE CHILD CARE ON SITE! *****

SPONSORS: SEOPCO, IRVING PTO AND THE WEDNESDAY JOURNAL

AGENDA:
I. Description of the Referendum
II. Remarks from the Spokesperson for Proponents
III. Remarks from the Spokesperson for Opponents
IV. Questions and Answers

Presentations will be short.  There will be ample time to get your questions answered!

INVITED SPEAKERS:

Oak Park District 97 School Board Peter J. Traczyk, President
http://www.op97.k12.il.us/referendum/
708.524.3000

Committee To Support Oak Park Schools:  Carollina Song
info@referendumyes.com
www.referendumyes.com/
Hotline: 708.406.9784

Citizens Alliance Of Oak Park:  Noel Kuriakos
ca.oakpark@gmail.com
www.referendumno.com
708-275-2260

Mark  your calendars for two  great family events coming to our neighborhood on September 11th!

For full details, click here: Three Great Events Coming Soon

NOTE:  Link includes info on Movie Night which was held on August 27th.

BARRIE FEST Saturday, September 11th, 2-6 PM

NEW FEATURES:

Pet Parade at 2:00 PM

Fire truck from 2 – 3:00pm.

Bounce Houses, live entertainment, children’s games,  business and organizational fair.

Food Vendor:  The Perfect Dinner

Sound Stage Schedule

2:15  Jim Haptonstahl

3:15  The Welcome (Gehring Miller)

4:15  The Harrison Street Ukulele Players

5:15   Ballcock Assembly

ART ON HARRISON Fri. and Sat., September 10 and 11

Celebrate the Arts in the Oak Park Arts District

Friday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The street will be lined with luminaries as galleries and stores
stay open with special guests and events.

Saturday, Sept. 11, Noon‐8 p.m.
• Over 50 artists exhibiting on the sidewalk.
• Live Music and Dance, all day on 3 outdoor stages
• Fun scavenger hunt for kids between noon and 7. Earn a prize!
• Mobile fashion show featuring jewelry, clothing and accessories
from the unique boutiques in the Arts District.

Restaurants, galleries & boutiques will be open!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

2 – 6 PM in Barrie Park (Lombard at Garfield)

NEW!  Pet Parade at 2 PM

NEW!  Fire Truck on Display 2 – 3 PM

– Organized Children’s Games begin at 2:30 PM- Led by Irving School Staff

2:15  Jim Haptonstahl

3:15  The Welcome (Gehring Miller)

4:15  The Harrison Street Ukulele Players

5:15   Ballcock Assembly

– Two Bounce Houses

– Food Vendor-

– Organization and Business Fair

Lead Sponsor- Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest

Other Sponsors- Wednesday Journal, Comonwealth Edison (Exelon), Fair Share Finer Foods, Oak Park Regional Housing Center

Logistical and Administrative Help: Oak Park Park District

Printable Information:

Barrie Fest offers you a great opportunity to increase your exposure to the community.  For $25 ($20 non-profit), secure a space for your table at the business/organization fair.  See attached for details.

Barrie Fest Biz Request ’10 (MS Word format)

Barrie Fest Biz Request ’10 (PDF format)

Come to Green Tuesdays for Gardening to learn more.

7-9PM, April 6th

Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd.

For more information-  www.oak-park.us/gardening