Name: Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2016 Jack Blane Community Service Award
Start: 2026-07-31T17:30:00-05:00
Location: The Art Center Highland Park

The Art Center Highland Park

Please join us in honoring Rhoda on Friday, July 31, at The Art Center Highland Park. The celebration will take place from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Kindly RSVP by July 23 online at: https://bit.ly/4uBFOql or to Terri Olian, terri@hpcfil.org, 847-433-4100. There is no cost to attend.

Local Event: Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2016 Jack Blane Community Service Award

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Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

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Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2016 Jack Blane...

Please join us in honoring Rhoda on Friday, July 31, at The Art Center Highland Park. The celebration will take place from 5:00...

Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2016 Jack Blane Community Service Award

Port Clinton Square

The City of Highland Park is thrilled to announce an eclectic line-up of coordinated entertainment and cuisine as part of the 2026 Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton series. Select Fridays, July 10 through September 25 at Port Clinton Square in Downtown Highland Park, the public is invited to take a trip around the world - without ever leaving Highland Park. Attendees will partake in global cuisine from a different onsite local Highland Park restaurant each week while enjoying accompanying world music and entertainment. No passport necessary.
Over the course of ten Friday evenings, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to Port Clinton Square and start their summer weekends with free live music for the entire family. Concerts will generally run from 6 PM - 8 PM. Please note there will be no concerts July 24 or August 28, and the July 10 concert will take place from 5 PM - 7 PM. The season finale on September 25 will be held from 4 PM – 8 PM and feature the return of the ever-popular Scarecrow Trail through Downtown Highland Park. Over one dozen Downtown businesses will decorate seasonal scarecrows in front of their shops, creating a fun and festive Scarecrow Trail. Attendees will be able to vote “best in show, with the winner being announced during Stews &amp; Brews on October 10.
Eastern Europe is the theme this week, with Slavic Sounds from the Paul Strolia and Volodymyr Okilko complimented by delightful European cuisine from Cafe Dacha to savor, alongside Steep Ravine offering a selection of craft beer.

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The public is invited to put on their sneakers, grab their family, friends, strollers, and pets and join the fun on Saturday, July 18 at 9 AM in Downtown Highwood. The course starts and finishes at the corner of Sheridan Rd &amp; Clay Ave. and will guide participants along the beautiful lake front trail and through historic Fort Sheridan and then back again. This year’s run embraces a special "Superhero" theme, encouraging participants to come dressed as their favorite superhero. “Celebrate Highwood is thrilled to partner with Oak Terrace and align with their ‘Be a Superhero in Your Community’ theme,” says Celebrate Highwood president, Jess Ortega. “Oak Terrace’s platform on community mindedness goes hand in hand with our mission with Celebrate Highwood!”
Proceeds from the 2026 Celebrate Highwood 5K will directly benefit the Oak Terrace PTO, a non-profit organization committed to developing closer connections between home and school.
Runners and walkers can sign up <a href="https://www.CelebrateHighwood.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;or at www.CelebrateHighwood.org now through midnight on Saturday, July 18. The 5K Run, Walk &amp; Stroll registration fee is $45 per participant, and includes a run t-shirt (must be registered by Monday, July 6 to guarantee a shirt and size). The one-mile walk fee is $25 and does not include a t-shirt. Participants aged 21 and older, will receive a coupon for an alcoholic beverage to enjoy at the Celebrate Highwood bar located at the Taste of Highwood in Everts Park, or the Celebrate Highwood bar at Highwood Days, held at the Highwood Metra Station parking lot, through Sunday, July 19.
Race Day Schedule &amp; Logistics: 8:00 AM: Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up opens (Intersection of Sheridan Rd &amp; Clay Ave) 9:00 AM: 5K Race Start 10:00 AM: Age Group Awards Ceremony (or when the last participant crosses the finish line)
Age Group Awards: Celebrate Highwood will recognize the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers in two age groups: 16 &amp; under, and 17 &amp; over.

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The Highland Park Sidewalk Sale returns July 24 &amp; 25, inviting you to shop, dine, and explore everything downtown has to offer.
This FREE, family-friendly event features special sidewalk sales, unique finds, and outdoor shopping from your favorite local businesses. Between shopping stops, enjoy lunch or dinner at one of downtown's many restaurants, discover new local favorites, and let the kids enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the event.
Whether you're searching for great bargains or simply looking for a fun summer outing, the Highland Park Sidewalk Sale is the perfect way to experience the best of Downtown Highland Park while supporting the local businesses that make our community thrive.
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Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo, prizes from local businesses, and community fun.

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Klezmer, the traditional music of the Jews of the Shtetls of Eastern Europe, was brought to America by Jewish immigrants, where it merged with jazz in the early 1900s. From Yiddish folk and theater songs to rollicking dance music, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band has been reinventing the tradition since 1983 with warmth and humor.
Monthly Klezmer Night with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band!
Wednesday, July 29th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sabor a Café, 6873 N. Milwaukee in Niles
Discover a warm and inviting contemporary setting--perfect for date night or a night out with friends and family. Enjoy your dinner before the show or during the performance. You can come for a sumptuous meal or just for drinks.
Each show is one-of-a-kind with fresh repertoire and guest musicians.
<a href="https://www.klezmerband.com/klezmer-night-at-sabor-a-cafe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more about Klezmer Night here.</a>
About Maxwell Street Klezmer Band:&nbsp;
Founded in 1983 by Lori Lippitz, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band has played at Carnegie Hall, toured Europe, and provided the soundtrack for Chicagoland’s Jewish celebrations for over 4 decades. The band marked its 40th “Bandiversary” at The Old Town School of Folk Music in 2023. The group is releasing a new live album as well as an educational band book series in 2026.&nbsp; 
Reservations recommended: Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://saboracafeniles.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">saboracafeniles.com</a>&nbsp;to make reservations online.

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Surrounded by rustic charm and inspired by centuries-old traditions of gathering around the table, guests will experience the sights, sounds, and flavors that made food and drink such an important part of medieval life. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of culinary traditions, or simply looking for a unique night out, this July Spill Session promises an engaging and memorable experience.

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