Brookfield Community-Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The annual Brookfield Community-Wide Yard Sale is this Saturday. All of the information, including how to sign up, can be found here on the Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/v2ZsiwGBT.
The Power of Song: A Sing Along Tribute to Pete Seeger
Friday, April 26, 7 p.m., The First UMC Church of La Grange
Wesley’s Place Live Music Listening Room welcomes back folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak for “The Power of Song: A Sing Along Tribute to Pete Seeger,” Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. For those interested in joining Dvorak on stage, a workshop/rehearsal for “The Power of Song” begins at 5:30 p.m. Suggested donation for the event is $15 – $25 for adults; $10 for children 12 to 18; and $5 for those under 12. Reservations can be made online at www.wesleysplacemusic.com. Learn more about Mark Dvorak at www.markdvorak.com. 100 W. Cossitt Ave.
Dancing with the Chamber
Saturday, April 27, 7 – 9 p.m., Riverside-Brookfield High School
The Chamber of Commerce wants to dance with somebody! After a show-stopping inaugural event in 2022, the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce invites the community to cheer on 10 brave souls during its second Dancing with the Chamber competition/fundraiser Saturday, April 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Riverside-Brookfield High School. The pros at Sway Dance Chicago have been working hard to prepare the competitors, and they’ll pair with the 10 Brookfield Chamber members representing the local business community on the high school auditorium’s stage. A limited number of tickets (all general admission) are available at $30 each and can be purchased online. You can also purchase tickets in person at these retail locations: Daisy’s Treats, The Compassion Factory, First National Bank of Brookfield and Loca Mocha Cafe. 160 Ridgewood Rd.
American Beauty: Songs of Leonard Bernstein
Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church
The illustrious career of world-famous conductor Leonard Bernstein will be re-visited in a Riverside jazz concert on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church. American Beauty: Songs of Leonard Bernstein will be performed by Forest Park resident and jazz vocalist Terry Sullivan, along with some of the region’s most respected jazz musicians: Tom Muellner on piano, Scott Mason on bass, and Art Davis on trumpet. Tickets are available at jazzriverside.brownpapertickets.com. The concert will be repeated on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park. 250 Woodside
Riverside Township Radio Players April Show
Friday April 26, 7:30 p.m., Riverside Township Hall
The Riverside Township Radio Players will present their April shows Friday. They will present two mysteries with an episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar” entitled “The Doting Dowager Matter” and a Boston Blackie episode entitled “Star of the Nile.” The performance is at 7:30 p.m. and is Free in the Auditorium at Riverside Township Hall. For more information, go to riversidetownshipradioplayers.com or follow the group on twitter @radioplayers. If you would like more information about this, contact Ellie Babka at 708-442-8810 or email babka@att.net. 27 Riverside Rd.
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Candy Days
Friday, April 26, Saturday, April 27
The Annual Misericordia Candy Days are this weekend. Volunteers will be out in front of local businesses. (They’re not allowed to collect at street corners anymore.) To make a donation, you can donate around the neighborhood or visit Misericordia Candy Days 2024 at frontstream.com.! If you have any questions, call Diane at 708-705-1027. Misericordia thanks you!
