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District 146 Cooks Up Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Band Program

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Come hungry Sunday, Nov. 17. District 146 Band Program will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Nov. 17, at Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Ave from 
3:30 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $8, kids under 5 are FREE.  For additional information email: bands@pkccimages.com

TUESDAY, NOV. 12
Last Day to Sign Up for the Christmas Parade. Oak Forest residents looking to join in the city's Christmas parade have to sign up by Nov. 12. Find out how to register through the city's website. 

Oak Forest Veterans Teach Respect for the Flag. In honor of Veterans Day, prior to Nov. 12's city council meeting, the Oak Forest Veterans Commission will sponsor a program of do's & don'ts on how to treat the American Flag. 

The 8 p.m. ceremony will include the Pledge of Allegiance and the meaning of each line. It will also include a flag folding ceremony, with the meaning of each fold. Get more info. 

THURSDAY, NOV. 14
Learn the Upside of Acquiring a Business: Want to be your own boss? Learn about the benefits of acquiring a business from a representative from the local private equity firm Novant Capital Group. 7 p.m. at Acorn Public Library.

FRIDAY, NOV. 15
Customer Appreciation Day! All Standard Bank full service branches will host a Customer Appreciation Day Friday, Nov. 15. Find out more. 

ONGOING

Sign Up Now for Oak Forest Relay for Life 2014Residents ready to hit the track for a good cause might have to wait to walk—but they can sign up now. Registration is now open for Oak Forest's Relay for Life 2014, to be held Friday, June 20. 

Register for the Oak Forest Fleadh 5K:
 The Fleadh is coming and registration for the 5K, which kicks off at 8:30 a.m. March 8, is already underway. The cost is $30 for pre-registration and $35 for registration the day of the race.

Check out Oak Forest Patch's Events Calendar to find out what else is going on and to add your own activities to the mix.


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