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Get a Sneak Peek of Oak Forest HS Madrigal Dinner

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Get in on a Nov. 21 preview of Oak Forest High School's renowned Madrigal singers. Join the King and Queen and their court for music  and entertainment. This is a special one-hour preview of the full-length dinner show at the high school. Held at Acorn Public Library, 7 p.m. Get more info.

Also This Week, Don't Miss:

MONDAY, NOV. 18
Get Covered Illinois, 7 to 9 p.m.: 
Learn about the Illinois health insurance marketplace. Meet with in-person counselors to register. Special breakouts for individuals and small business owners. Hosted by South Suburban College, Oak Forest campus.Get more info.

THURSDAY, NOV. 21
Auction to Benefit Family of Deceased D146 Teacher, 6 p.m.: The proceeds of a Nov. 21 auction at Memorial School will be donated to the family of deceased fifth grade teacher Mark Reilly

The event includes an auction, raffles and vendors. Visitors can bid on and win items for as little as a quarter. Goodie bags go to the first 25 guests! Admission is free. Bidding fee of $5 includes 3 paddles. Cash bar and snacks available.
Don't forget your quarters! Admission is free. Get more info. 

Open House for St. Damian Early Childhood Learning Center, 7 p.m.: Join the staff of St. Damian this week and every Thursday for the Early Childhood Learning Center's open house. You will be able to meet the teachers, tour the school and experience the community of St. Damian. Get more info. 

SATURDAY, NOV. 23
The Great 2013 Toy Wrap: This year, hundreds of compassionate volunteers invite you to join Children’s Hunger Fund to wrap tens of thousands of toys for children who might otherwise go without this Christmas. Come volunteer at the Chicago warehouse and you can be the difference between despair and hope! Get more info. 


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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