City to Answer Health Care Act Questions

Wondering what's going on in and around Oak Forest? Check out our daily look at what you should be watching out for each day and the entire week.

City Holds 1st in Series of Meetings on Health Care Act

The City of Oak Forest and insurance agency ThorntonPowell will hold a series of educational meetings over the next few months about what people need to know concerning the Affordable Care Act. The first one is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Find out more details. 

What Else to Watch for This Week

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

Story Time at Panera: Acorn Public Library sponsors this hour of songs and stories from 10 to 11 a.m., at Panera, 15845 Harlem Ave., Orland Park. Find out more details. 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

• Economic Advisory Commission Meeting: The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Go to the city's website for a full agenda. 
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting: The meeting is at 7 p.m. Go to the city's website for a full agenda. 

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

The Barcodes Book Club: The nonfiction book club will discuss The Black Count by Tom Reiss at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's Bar and Grill. Find out more details.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

• Young Adult Book Discussion Group: The group will discuss Feedback at 3:30 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library. Find out more details.
• Ray Gavin Band: The musical group will perform at 8 p.m. at the Carraig Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Find out more details. Find out more details. 

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

St. Damian 5K Walk/Run: This second annual event starts at St. Damian School, 5300 W. 155th St. Registration is from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. Find out more details. 

Check out Oak Forest Patch's Events Calendar to find out what else is going on and to add your own activities to the mix.