La Grange League of Women Voters demystifies ballots
More than 80 people joined a workshop hosted by the League of Women Voters of the LaGrange Area held a workshop titled “Demystifying the Ballot” at Plymouth Place.
The workshop, led by Ann Lee and Jane Sunderland, provided attendees with information about the roles and functions of officers for candidates that will be voted on in November. It also offered a demonstration of Vote411, the league’s online tool to help voters plan for the election, such as voter registration, candidate comparisons, recordings of candidate forums and polling place locations.
The league has scheduled a free program titled “How Secure Is Our Election?” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the LaGrange Park Public Library, 555 N. LaGrange Road.
Cook County Deputy Clerk of Elections Ed Michalowski will talk about such topics as the management and oversight of elections and whether military presence will be possible, mail-in ballots, influence of election judges at the polling place. No registration is needed, and everyone is welcome. Information is at www.lagrangearealwv.org.
Bank seeks food donations this month
Helping local organizations receive donated food is as simple as participating in the fifth annual food drive from Oct. 1 to 30 at area locations of First Financial Bank, including downtown Chicago, Downers Grove and the Westmont branches.
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Nonperishable and canned food items can be put in marked bins at the bank. When the drive ends, associates will choose local organizations to receive the food. Last year’s drive netted more than 9,800 items.
OPRF museum program celebrates 1976
Items from 1976 will be showcased during “Stories From ‘76: A Bicentennial Remembrance” set for 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at Oak Park River Forest Museum, 129 Lake St. in Oak Park.
Area residents were invited to submit photos and a description of items to be displayed, and other items were drawn from the museum’s collection.
Attendees can see how the country’s 200th anniversary celebration compares to this year’s 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Details are at oprfmuseum.org.
Triton College hosts one-day summit on AI
Professionals, community leaders, business executives and professionals will gather for a one-day summit at Triton College in River Grove to explore understanding artificial intelligence, or AI, and navigating workplaces as they evolve to use the tool.
“AI in Action: Transforming Business, Healthcare and Nonprofits takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Oct. 21 in Room 204 of B-Building, 2000 Fifth Ave. Attendees earn a professional development certificate. The program includes collaborative roundtables, an industry panel discussion and spotlight presentations.
A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for the fee, which is $69 for adults and $49 for alumni and seniors. Registration is required online or by calling the School of Continuing Education at 708-456-0300, Ext. 3500.
Halloween-themed hike set in Fullersburg Woods
Families can discover spooky sounds and night creatures during a hike between 5:30 and 9 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17 at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook.
The self-guided hike features a pumpkin- and lantern-lit hike through the woods that lets children join a Halloween-themed scavenger hut and earn a treat when they’re done.
Hikes leave every 15 minutes, with the last group leaving at 7:30 p.m. Trails close at 9 p.m. The hike is for all ages, although anyone younger than 18 must be with an adult. It costs $10 per person for hikers 3 and older and is free for young children. Sign up online or at 630-933-7248.
Association hosts program on ‘Don Giovanni’
Opera aficionado Rick Greenman will discuss Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” during the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association’s Monday Enrichment Series talk “Don Giovanni:” Seduction, Scandal and the Music of Mozart” set for 1:15 p.m. Oct. 19 in the second-floor ballroom at 178 Forest Ave. in Oak Park.
The talk, which includes musical excerpts and storytelling, coincides with the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of the opera.
The series, which features programs on literature, art, music and physical and social sciences, are free and open to the public; donations will be accepted. Information is at www.nineteenthcentury.org.
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