In a troubled America where traditions are diminished or knocked cock-eyed for sport, Memorial Day feels more meaningful this year.
Three things:
River Forest will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Memorial Day Parade on Monday. This is an outstanding event which is full of fun and patriotism and kids and dogs. Don’t miss it. Parade starts at 9:30 a.m.
Oak Park will have its more reserved and sober Memorial Day recollection on Monday at 11 a.m. in Scoville Park. Is there a more sacred place to honor our heroes than at the foot of the Peace Triumphant statue at the crest of the park? Maybe Arlington.
Finally, this holiday weekend, the elves from Growing Community Media will be making the donuts at the Farmers Market on Saturday. It’s a modest fundraiser for our nonprofit newsroom, a chance to meet our public and an opportunity not to burn our fingers in boiling oil.