Mary Porterfield Workshop
Saturday, April 20, 2-4 p.m., Riverside Arts Center’s FlexSpace
Mary Porterfield, the artist behind That Which Remains at Riverside Arts Center’s FlexSpace, will be holding a talk, demonstration and workshop Saturday. The artist will invite the public to make tracings and photograms of flowers, while sharing stories of assisting and caring for others. Participants of all ages can add their tracings to Porterfield’s wall installation and take home their photograms to honor a loved one. Registration information can be found on the website. Her exhibition will last until May 11. Gallery hours: Thursday to Saturday from 1-5 p.m. 32 E. Quincy St.
Take & Make: Shining Suncatchers
Friday, April 9, 5-5:30 p.m., LSF Brookfield Library
To run with the idea that this week is crafty and fun, the library will be having another one of their own Take & Make Fridays. This week’s Take & Make is a kit to make shining suncatchers. Now that summer is on the way — slowly but surely — it is time to bask in all the sun’s glory. And there is no better way to do that than to make a suncatcher. Catch that sun and make it glisten for you and only you! 3541 Park Ave.
Teen Craft: Bubble Paint Hydrangea
Wednesday, April 17, 4-5 p.m.
All teens are welcome to attend a fun little craft session at the library this Wednesday. This craft will include bubble painting hydrangeas — what a perfect flower to paint just as the weather is starting to warm up! What makes bubble painting so cool and unique is its unpredictable nature. Come try it out. Registration is required and can be completed at www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org, by phone at 708-485-6917 or in person at the library. However, walk-ins are welcome to observe. 3541 Park Ave.
Ramona A. Suffern Annual Mission Dinner
Sunday, April 21, 12 p.m.
The Mission Dinner of Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Riverside, located at the corner of 31st and DesPlaines will be held on Sunday at the church to benefit Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. The traditional roast pork dinner will include the main entre, dumplings, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, dessert, and coffee or tea. Ticket prices: adults $10; children ages 6-14 $5; children 5 and under are free. Tickets may be reserved by calling the church at 708-442-5250 and will also be available at the door. 250 Woodside Rd.
Knights of Columbus Pasta Knight Dinner
Saturday, April 20, 4:30-8 p.m., St. Mary Parish Center
Eat all the pasta you can this Saturday with the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus Council #1628 will be hosting a Pasta Knight Dinner Saturday, April 20 from 4:30-8 p.m. at the St. Mary Parish Center in Riverside. The cost is $20 for all-you-can-eat. Kids 10 and under are free. Come enjoy the great food, silent auction, basket raffle and 50/50 raffle. 105 Herrick Rd.
Annual Salt Creek Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bemis Woods
The Salt Creek Watershed Network is calling community members and nature lovers to volunteer at its annual Salt Creek Spring Cleanup. Enjoy environmental programs and a complimentary cookout lunch at 11:30 a.m. courtesy of GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Land participants should meet by 9 a.m. at the Bemis North Forest Preserve footbridge. Watercraft participants will have two options: The first group will meet at the Bemis Woods North footbridge at 7 a.m. while the second will meet at the Graue Mill parking lot at 3803 York Rd. in Oak Brook at 9 a.m. For more information, visit saltcreekwatershed.org or call Ron Hursh at (708) 354-4434.
