Dear River Forest residents,
I am honored to be speaking tonight at the Oak Park River Forest Museum Gala, where I will have the privilege of presenting longtime River Forest resident and volunteer, Carlotta Lucchesi, with the “Heart of our Villages” Award. Carlotta is a shining example of an individual who has been selfless in her devotion to our community. Her decades of giving back include serving on the Board of Directors for the Oak-Park River Forest League of Women Voters, as well as holding leadership roles on the Board for the River Forest Community Center, and on the boards of education for District 90 and Oak Park River Forest High School. In addition, Carlotta is a longtime Board member of the Oak Park-River Forest Historical Society and was the first female member of the River Forest Service Club. She is a member of the DePaul University School of Music, Dean's Advisory Board Volunteer at Ten Thousand Villages, and serves on the Dominican University President’s Advisory Council.
As you can see, Carlotta has left her mark on this community and we thank her for her many contributions.
Please also see information in this e-newsletter about Isabel Roberts, a trailblazing woman who also impacted our community and the world of architecture, along with an upcoming Festival of Colors, a bike exchange event, a Dominican University event, and information about handyman services available to our residents ages 60 and over.
Happy spring!
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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Isabel Roberts was a woman ahead of her time who had many significant accomplishments as a trained architect, and was known as Frank Lloyd Wright’s first employee and “right-hand woman” for more than a decade. As a trailblazer in her field, Isabel played an instrumental role in managing Wright’s Oak Park studio, and was also a talented glass designer and draftswoman. When her family commissioned a home to be designed by Wright in River Forest, Isabel became both a client and collaborator for the design of Isabel Roberts House which still stands in River Forest and is nationally recognized for its architecture. While her professional successes were minimized during most of her career, she is now recognized as one of the individuals who helped create techniques and design styles that ultimately became known as the Prairie School of Architecture.
More information about Isabel’s impressive career can be found here.
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The Vedic Cultural Society invites the public to attend Holi - The Festival of Colors on Saturday, April 9, at the Pavilion in downtown Naperville. The celebration symbolizes the welcoming of spring and celebrates the new energy of the season. The festival is a joyful atmosphere of social merriment. People embrace each other and throw their worries to the wind. Bags of organic, safe, dry colors will be offered for all who attend for a donation of $2 each. For more information on the festival, click here.
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Health Care Inequities Speaking Event |
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Dominican University will be hosting a speaking event on Friday, April 8, on racial inequities in the healthcare system. To register for the event, click here.
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Senior Home Repair Program |
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River Forest residents age 60 and over can take advantage of the North West Housing Partnership (NWHP) Oak Park River Forest Senior Home Repair Program. This program provides a handyperson to help with minor repairs in the home, but is not intended for emergency repairs. Call NWHP directly at (847) 969-0561 for questions on how to qualify, or schedule this service. Click here for more information.
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River Forest Bike Exchange |
As winter comes to a close, explore sustainable ways to enjoy the outdoors with the Annual River Forest Bike Exchange. Through the collaboration of the River Forest Sustainability Commission and D90 Green4Good, there is a new opportunity to practice sustainability in River Forest and surrounding communities. Residents can bring a used bike or bike accessory, trade a bike or bike gear with someone else, or donate at the Roosevelt Middle School Playground on Saturday, April 9, between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Click here for more information!
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The Village’s website has a wide range of resources and information for our community members. Click below to learn more about our sustainability efforts, and if you’re looking for other information, visit vrf.us and enter your topic into the search bar (top right of the page) or email info@vrf.us with any questions! Also, if you know someone who doesn't receive the Village e-newsletter, please have them sign up through the Village’s website. If someone needs a printed copy of the newsletter, please call Village Hall at (708) 714-3526.
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River Forest is recognized as a SolSmart Bronze community and has created a streamlined process for adding solar to your home - click here to learn more.
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The Village is part of the PlanItGreen Sustainability Plan, which supports leaders and stakeholders to engage all levels of the community to reduce their environmental footprint, and advance common sustainability objectives.
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The Green Electric Aggregation Program eliminates substantial amounts of CO2 each year through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), equivalent to the annual emissions of thousands of vehicles.
Consider taking part in one of the many opportunities to help preserve our environment and be sustainable!
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Shop River Forest! Braids by Quita specializes in crochets, braids, locs, and natural hairstyles. They are also currently offering Passion Twists and micro faux-extensions. To make an appointment, call (708) 522-1451 or visit their website here.
If you’d like for your business to be featured, email info@vrf.us. Visit the Shop River Forest web page on the Village’s website here: vrf.us/ShopRF,
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River Forest, Illinois 60305
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