Brain bootcamp
Tuesday, March 5 10:30 a.m., Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
Have you been experiencing spring fever? The library has the perfect opportunity for you to get rid of your brain fog. Give your brain a workout with brain teasers, trivia, word games, and more. If you feel stressed from school, work, or social life, exercise will help. Brain Bootcamp meets every other Tuesday morning at the library and is also a great opportunity to socialize while challenging your memory and focus. New participants are welcome. 3541 Park Ave.
SAVE THE DATE: A taste of Ireland comes to Brookfield
Friday, March 1, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Pub 78
Did you heed my warning three weeks ago? If not, here is your reminder- I am a lady of my word! Anna Gillan of Riverside and Liz Berg of Lyons are bringing a taste of Ireland to Brookfield. Gillan and Berg have formed a very successful duo, Galway Gals, that specializes in Irish music. The duo name is a play on the Steve Earle song called “Galway Girl.” They will be joined by Greg Campbell and Lucas Gillan to comprise their larger band, Galway Group, and will be bringing their show to Pub 78 in Brookfield on Friday, March 1 from 8-11pm. The duo will also be appearing on WGN TV News for an in-studio performance and interview on March 6 during the 11 a.m. hour to promote their very busy March performance schedule. 3733 Grand Boulevard.
Freshen your rooms with what you have
Monday, March 4, 7 p.m., Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
Learn tips and tricks for improving the function and beauty of your rooms from real estate staging expert, Grace Ann Simoni. This presentation will review how furniture placement, lighting, and the careful arrangement of art and accessories can freshen up your home. Registration for all classes and events at LSF Library can be completed at www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org, by phone at 708-485-6917 or in person at the library. However, walk-ins are welcome. 3541 Park Ave.
RBHS softball warm-up clinic
Sunday, March 3, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Riverside-Brookfield High School
Calling all RBHS softball players! Riverside-Brookfield High School will be hosting a clinic where you can meet coaches and other players before the kickoff of Spring Season. The high school’s coaches will be helping players with hitting, throwing, and fielding. These various drills do not count as a tryout so there is no need to worry or stress! To sign up, visit the RBHS Softball Warm-Up Clinic website. Don’t be on the fence, come to the clinic and hit a ball over it! 160 Ridgewood Rd.
Unusual places to find births and naturalizations
Tuesday, March 5, 4 p.m., Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
Learn how to find birth and naturalization records in unusual places with librarian, historian, and certified genealogist, Debra Dudek. Hosted by Genealogy Club, this presentation will cover underutilized resources in family history research such as military rosters, consulate applications, voter registration rolls, canceled passports, and much more. 3541 Park Ave.
