Five Things You Need to Know this Week: Nov. 21-25

1. Happy Thanksgiving!

Welcome back from the weekend, Evergreen Parkers. Ready to eat turkey and stuffing until you feel like a stuffed turkey? I sure am. will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. If you need someplace to go for dinner, join the group at for a between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

2. Evergreen Park Patch Holiday Guide

Make sure you visit Evergreen Park Patch's Holiday Guide to stay updated on holiday events, volunteer opportunities and heart-warming articles about the season. Today, we feature , with information from ’s Registered Dietitian Shari Steinbach.

3. Looking for Donation Opportunities?

The village of Evergreen Park has plenty of opportunities for you to help someone in need by donating your gently used clothing, shoes and even electronics.

4. Thanksgiving Eve Service

, 3240 W 98th St, is hosting a on Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 708-422-6301.

5. Village Board Meeting

Before you go crazy for turkey, make sure you stay informed on your local government. Trustees and Mayor James Sexton are having the next village board meeting Monday, and will hold a public meeting on the Community Development Block Grant Program, rule on special requests and hear regular committee reports among other business.

Have something to say to the community? We welcome you to submit all of your events or announcements on our website via our Events and Announcement pages.