Reminder: Brookfield Farmers Market
Saturday, Sept. 7, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Farmers Market
Farmers market is back. Pick up high quality meats, handmade soaps, savory pecans, fruits, vegetables, sweet treats, and more. If you are unavailable this Saturday then mark your calendars for any Saturday until October 14. The Brookfield Farmers Market is an opportunity to get out early and support your local vendors, artisans, and community organizations. 8820 Brookfield Ave.
‘Last Comiskey’ with
Author Ken Smoller
Thursday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m., Riverside Public Library
Travel back to the final season of the White Sox classic ballpark with Last Comiskey author and photographer, Ken Smoller. Smoller’s book, a companion to Matt Flesch’s 2023 Last Comiskey documentary, features never-before-seen personal photos and stories of the players, the games, and the incomparable Nancy Faust. Smoller’s presentation will give us a glimpse of the joyful and bittersweet 1990 season. The book, including a foreword by Ozzie Guillen, will be available for purchase and signing. Ken Smoller (aka “Stadium Vagabond”) is a photographer and writer with childhood roots in Chicagoland. In over three decades of extensive traveling, he has photographed more than 2,350 stadiums in 48 states and 24 countries. Registration is required by calling 708-442-6366 or visiting www.riversidelibrary.org. 1 Burling Road
Fall Flea Market
Sunday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Village Commons Front Lawn
Clean out your basements, attics and garages and sell your “precious treasures” at our annual Flea Market. Set-up begins at 6:30 a.m. Space is approximately the size of a parking spot. Note: Vendors must provide their own tables and chairs, and/or tents. Buy one or more spaces. This event will be held rain or shine in the front parking lot of the Police Station and Village Common Front Lawn. A Goodwill truck may be in the lot after the flea market, if you wish to donate your unsold items. 2401 Desplaines Ave.
Minute to Win It – Grades 9 -12
Friday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m. Riverside Public Library
Got a minute? How about a minute to win it? Teens in grades 9 to 12 can come compete and cheer on their friends at a variety of easy Minute It Win It games. Registration is required by calling 708-442-6366 or visiting www.riversidelibrary.org. 1 Burling Road
Kids’ Kitchen: Littles Edition
Friday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m. North Riverside Public Library
Children from Kindergarten to 2nd grade can participate. Kids’ Kitchen allows little ones to make things they have never made before, unless your child is a prodigy chef, of course. Little chefs will be making fruit kabobs with yogurt/citrus dip. For more information or to register, visit nrpl.info, call 708-447-0869, or visit the YS Help Desk. 2400 S. Desplaines Ave.