Monster Mash Family Halloween Party
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 – 7 p.m. , Riverside Public Library
They did the what? They did the Monster Mash. I heard it was a graveyard smash… Families with young children are invited to come mash it up at the Riverside Public Library for a Halloween party. Wear your costume for dancing, coloring and fun. No registration is required so you can monster mash! 1 Burling Rd.
Pumpkin Patch!
Monday, Oct. 28, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Village Commons
The North Riverside Village Commons invites the community to come out for a day of family fun at the pumpkin patch. Families can pick their own pumpkin and decorate however they’d like! You can carve, paint, or dress it up with some light — it is up to you and your family! This event is designed for ages 1 and up. If you would like a pumpkin, then you must register your family for $9 to $1. Secure your spot now. 2400 S. Desplaines Ave.
Halloween Radio Show
Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Riverside Township Hall
The Riverside Township Radio Players will present their annual Halloween show on Friday, Oct. 25. They will present two programs, a Lights Out episode entitled “Chicken Heart” as well as a CBS Radio Workshop “A Pride of Carrots”. 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, please contact Ellie Babka at 708-442-8810 or email babka@att.net. 27 Riverside Rd.
Unlocking the True Power of your Smart Phone
Monday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., LSF Brookfield Library
The library invites you to unlock the power of the smartphone provided by the Brookfield Aging Well Team, Senior Tech Support, and Aging Care Connections. Attendees will hear about tools that make tasks simpler and more accessible on the, sometimes complicated, smartphone. Seniors will also learn how to navigate the app stores for iOS and Google Play to ensure they have the latest in mobile technology safety. The presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. and pizza will arrive at 12:15 p.m. It is important to note that you must RSVP by Oct. 24 by calling 708-485-2000 or by emailing info@hitzemanfuneral.com. 3541 Park Ave.
Lizzie Borden and the Borden Murders: The Original CSI with Ed Dzialo
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m., Riverside Public Library
On August 4, 1892, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were murdered in their home with a hatchet. Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie Borden, was charged and later acquitted of the murders, which remain unsolved to this day. Today, it is a story not just about a crime, but a story about media in the Gilded Age and the class, nativism and gender stereotypes played into Lizzie’s life. Actor and story-teller, Ed Dzialo, shares the details, but also paints a fascinating picture of Lizzie, both before and after the murders through photos, memorabilia, and peek at life in the city that Lizzie Borden called home. Registration is required by calling 708-442-6366 or visiting www.riversidelibrary.org. 1 Burling Rd.
