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Palos Park Woman's Club
Palos Park Woman's Club was founded in 1902 and has been a driving force in the many developments in the Village of Palos Park. With a current membership of about 85, the club's purpose is to promote cultural, educational and civic interest as a charitable organization. The  Woman's Club has been in charge of the annual Farmer's Market, House Walk, Taste of Palos, Scholarships and many more. Palos Park Woman's Club meets the second Thursday of the month, September through May. The meeting starts at 11am with a business meeting, a luncheon and entertainment. Contact (708) 448-5219 for membership information.

Palos Park Service League
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The Palos Park Service League is a non-profit charitable organization that has been helping worthwhile causes in the Palos area for sixty years. With a roster of about 20 members, the women of the league have raised tens of thousands of dollars over the past half-century with proceeds supporting the following philanthropies: The Center in Palos Park , Moraine Valley Community College Returning Women's Programs, Sandburg Scholarship, Stagg Scholarship, Sandburg Senior Nite, Stag Senior Nite, Metropolitan Family Services SW, Recording for the blind, Palos Park Library, Palos Fire Protection District, Palos Park Village Hall Rec. Fund, Palos School District 118.

The League meets once a month to plan two annual fundraising events. Our backgrounds and ages are quite varied, but we have joined together to provide a mechanism to give something back to the community.
We work as a group and enjoy each other's company while pursuing projects that benefit our community. If you live within the geographic boundary of School District 118 and are interested in joining our organization, please drop us a note at P.O. Box 221, Palos Park, Illinois 60464.

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Garden Guild I
Palos Park Garden Guild I was organized in 1950 with a membership of 20. We are now a member of the National Council of State Garden Clubs and The Garden Clubs of Illinois. Our meetings convene at 9:30am on the fourth Tuesday of each month except July & August. We have landscaped the flowering triangle raised garden at SW highway and Rt. 83. We support The Nature Conservancy, Lincoln Memorial Fund, Conservation Scholarship for a local high school student, Audubon Adventures Program at Palos East School, Sponsor a Woodsy Owl Poster contest, Bake sale at Farmer's Market, Hostess The Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier, Co-sponsor Arbor Day in Palos Park and the Garden Walk in town. At Christmas we help a needy family, war veteran's administration & the food pantry. Contact at (708)448-8037 for more information.

Garden Guild III
The purpose of Garden Guild III is to stimulate the love and knowledge of Gardening. The club aids in the preservation of native plants, trees, birds and beauty of the area. The guild has speakers, field trips, club workshop, flower arranging, craft projects/sales and garden therapy. The guild meets from 9am to noon on the 2nd Friday of the month. Meeting locations vary within the community. Call (708) 361-5567 for more information. 

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Beautification Committee The Palos Park Beautification Committee was established to beautify the appearance of public ways, waysides and Village places through the planting of flowers, shrubs, trees, etc. The committees main focus of improvement is 123rd street and the Village welcome signs. The committee meets once a month at various members homes (usually the first Monday of each month) and is always looking for eager volunteers. If you are interested in making new friends and beautifying Palos Park, please contact the Village Hall at (708)448-2700 ext 135.
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Find out about the Beautification Committee's Mailbox Replacement Program.
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Tree Body
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The Palos Park Tree Body was established in 1993 to promote the preservation and reforestation of the Village and to encourage public awareness and participation in the Forestry Management Plan. The members work with the Director of the Department of Public Works making recommendations regarding the planting, care and removal of trees. Maintaining Tree City USA status is another Tree Body Function. Recognizing the need for increased funding and the difficulty of obtaining state and federal grants, the Tree Body with the help of the Village Council, started the establishment of the Palos Park Tree Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation. By the end of 1998 we should be ready to start soliciting funds from individuals and corporations. Community support is a major factor in preserving the beauty of the Village and any aspect of fundraising. All residents are invited to join the Tree Body. Our usual meeting night is the first Tuesday of the month at the Village Hall at 8pm. Dates and time may vary, so call the Administration Office for information (708)448-2700.

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Palos Fine Arts Association Membership Information>> Founded in 1984, the Palos Fine Arts Association is organized to integrate the arts into community life by providing culturally-based programs and supporting artistic goals and achievements. Offerings include art exhibitions, concerts, dance and other artistic endeavors. Also sponsored is the article "Arts and About" appearing monthly in The Regional newspaper. Each spring, scholarships are awarded to students pursuing higher education in art-related fields. Teaming with Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center and the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery has enabled the Association to expand its vistas and audiences. Support for its programming comes from pledges and memberships by individuals, families and businesses from the Palos, Orland and surrounding areas. Benefits to members include invitations to events and receptions, discounts on tickets and a newsletter. Membership Drive is now in Progress. Palos Park Fine Arts Association, 8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL 60464 Go To www.palosfinearts.com

	McCord House Gallery and Cultural Center The McCord House is a well preserved 1834 farm house in Palos Park, Illinois. Constructed by John D. McCord after he obtained obtained the land in 1834, the home stayed in the original family for well over 100 years. Today, the home is used as a focal point for the artists in the general Palos community. Palos Park had developed as an artist's community in the early 20th century, and it is fitting that the home now serves as a focal point to the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center. View upcoming events at www.mccordhouse.com

Palos Park Memorial VFW Post 4861
Founded in 1988 Palos Park VFW Post 4861 serves the community in many ways. Meeting are located at Hackney's Restaurant on the second Tuesday of the month except in December when the Post has their Holiday Party. New Members are Welcome. New members must have served in an overseas war. Some of the activities Post 4861 are involved in are: Supporting Manteno Vet Home in a number of different ways, Taste of Palos selling hot dogs and pop, Concert in the Park, Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Day Celebration with the Boy Scouts and Historical Society and Orland Days.

VFW Post 4861 reminds all residents American Flags must be flown at half-mast on July 27 (Anniversary of Korean War) and December 7 (Pearl Harbor).

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Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts are active in our town in many ways.  Cub Scout Pack 3729 (http://www.pack3729.org/), Boy Scout Troop 123 and Cub Scout Pack 3123 is active in this area you can get current Pack information at the Chicago Area Council/Boy Scouts of America at 1218 West Adam, Chicago IL 60607 at (312)421-8800 http://www.scouting.org/.

Girl Scouts
Get information about the Girl Scouts of South Cook County at: 1005 West 175th, Homewood, IL 60430 (708)957-8100  http://www.girlscouts-scc.org/

Palos Village Players
Volunteers provide community Theater to the area. There are  monthly meetings for 3 productions a year. Occasionally there is a special production. We are open for members who are interested in any aspect of theater. Meeting are on 2nd Wednesdays at 8pm. Location of meetings vary. (708)448-5830. Please visit our web site for latest schedule: www.pvp.org

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Newcomers
Newcomers meet the 4th Thursday of the month, September through May for a Luncheon and entertainment. Yearly dues is $12 and luncheons are $14. If you have moved into  Palos Park or Palos Heights within the last two years you may join at anytime, otherwise membership drive is every 2 years. Smaller and varied groups of women from newcomers enjoy Book Review, Canasta, Gourmet Cooking Club, Needlework and Ladies Bridge. Events and Trips are also planned throughout the year. Call (708)448-0309 for more information. 

Swallow Cliff Dance Company
Swallow Cliff Dance Company is a newly formed Illinois not-for-profit regional dance company based in Palos Park. We provide performance opportunities and educational experiences for the professional young adult, our talented amateurs and the community at large. Swallow Cliff dance company is made up of  10 accomplished dancers and 3 apprentices, all from the southwest suburban area. Call (708)448-2561 for more information.

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PACES Parental Support for Palos/Orland/Frankfort and neighboring communities PACES provides a peer group for families of young children committed to parental growth, family growth and personal growth; to support educated parenting by providing the latest information on child-rearing. PACES meets the third Tuesday of the month, September through June, 9:30 to 11:30am. or occasionally at 7 p.m. Meetings are at the Life Church, 6600 W. 127th Street in Palos Heights. Babysitting is available for a reasonable fee. For more information, call 708-598-9415 or email yourTSconsultant@aol.com

Palos Park Historical Society
Membership Information
12332 Forest Glen Blvd, (708)361-3118
Open every Tuesday 9am-1pm, or by appointment by calling (708)448-1410. Palos Park Historical Society was founded in 1957 to institute and encourage historical inquiry, to collect and preserve materials of history and spread historical information. Activities include meetings, lectures, social events, field trips, memorial day services as well as research and preservation of historical facts. View the current displays and museum. Artifact and Monetary Donations Accepted through the above number. Membership is open to all.

Palos Republican Women's Organization
Meets at a Luncheon twice a year.
Call (708)448-3247 for more information.

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The League of Women Voters
Palos-Orland, founded in 1959, has members from 14 southwest suburbs. The League is a multifaceted, non-partisan organization dedicated to keeping our democracy strong by giving every citizen a voice in government. The League works through the political process to bring about constructive change. The League promotes political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and acts on selected governmental issues after in-depth study and consensus.

Palos-Orland League of Women Voters website is: http://lwvpo.lwvil.org/
Illinois League of Women Voters website: http://www.lwvil.org/
The national League of Women Voters website is: http://www.lwv.org/

The Center and Children's Farm
12700 Southwest Highway
Palos Park, IL 60464
708-361-3650
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The Center for New Beginnings
10300 West 131st Street, Palos Park
The Center for New Beginnings is a community not-for-profit community organizations that provides emotional support to individual and families facing loss due to major life transitions such as serious illness, death of a loved one, divorce and aging.

The Center is people who care about you and your loss and are trained to accompany you in your grief. And when you are ready, The Center is here to support you in a safe place, a gentle place, a healing place. We are here for you in the following ways: One-to-one emotional support, Peer group Support, Staff consultations for special trauma situations. The Center also provides a broad based educational program on the subject of grief and how it impacts the world around us. Seminars, in-service training, and classes focusing on the dynamics of loss and grief are available to professionals, community organizations, health care institutions, businesses, educators and other. Call (708)923-1116 for additional information about our programs.

PLOWS
The PLOWS Council on Aging is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting older persons over the age of 60 who are physically or psychologically impaired. PLOWS stands for the area served-the four townships of Palos, Lemont, Orland, and Worth. An estimated 55,000 older persons reside in the PLOWS area. The PLOWS Council on Aging is located at 7808 College Drive, Suite 5 East, Palos Heights, Illinois 60463, and is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. You can reach PLOWS by calling (708)361-0219. The work of PLOWS is performed by a staff of professionals, in-home workers and volunteers. If you are interested please call. Our fax is 708-361-9853. Email at info@plows.org. Our website is: www.plows.org 

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Rotary #6450 Rotary is an organization of business & professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.  There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians, members of more than 29,000 Rotary Clubs in 161 Countries!   Visit the web site for more information on Rotary at http://www.orlandparkrotary.org. Palos Park is in district #6450. For more information of clubs in our area email wm_binder@yahoo.com