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July 29-August 5

On a mission … Rd., Countryside, is open for property tax appeals through Aug. 14. Property owners who seek in-person until 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. Questions? Call 708-482- 8300, and choose Option 1. ■ North Riverside Public Library is o“ering the following virtual programs through Facebook Live,

Programs include Talented Tuesdays every Tuesday Library’s Facebook page; Game Night Fridays every Friday at 7 p.m. via Zoom; and Seated Tai Chi Moving Meditation via Zoom on Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to ■ Brook›eld Public Library o“ers virtual classes and programs for patrons of all ages throughout the the library’s Facebook page at facebook.com/Brook- Geek Labs, Zumba for Families and Mammals &

Join Brook›eld Public Library as its celebrates the 40th anniversary of the John

Belushi/Dan A kroyd musical collaboration –

The Blues Brothers – during the presentation

“Beyond the Blues Brothers” via Zoom on

Monday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.

Film scholar Kelli Marshall will explore the movie’s backstories, mix of Hollywood genres and impact on Chicago-based ›lm-making.

Register to attend by visiting

Virtual Scottish Festival and Highland Games

The Chicago Scots, the nearly 150-year-old charity that operates Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care in North Riverside, will host its annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games virtually for the ›rst time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The free, family-friendly event will take place on Facebook Live on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. It will feature a variety of demonstrations and performances, along with shout-outs to the community for their support during the past few months.

On Aug. 1 they’ll also open their Virtual Marketplace, where you’ll be able to buy unique experiences and Highland Games swag and support their mission. All proceeds bene›t Caledonia Senior Living.

More info is available at scottishfestivalchicago.org.

And more

■ The Lyons Township Assessor’s O ce, 6404 Joliet assistance must make an appointment. O ce hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.) with extended hours conference calls and the teleconferencing app Zoom. at 5:30 p.m. via Facebook Live on North Riverside Public bodenl@northriversidelibrary.org or visit northriversidelibrary.org/events fo r all Zoom meeting access info. week. Most youth activities will be presented live on › eldPublicLibrary. Events include literacy classes and brook›eld.evanced.info/signup.

Common app essay workshop

High school seniors, your ›nal year is just around the corner and college beckons.

In preparation for submitting applications to schools who use the common application form, give yourself a leg up by attending “Rising seniors: Time to Shine – Your Common App Essay” via Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

HelloCollege will help you plan and prepare a great essay for your college application. The program is being presented on Zoom. Visit riversidelibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar to register and obtain access information.

RAC presents virtual artist talks

Riverside Arts Center has released a pair of videos, which can be seen on their new RAC YouTube channel, featuring Zoom chats with two artists whose work was recently featured at the gallery, Mayumi Lake and Stacia Yeapanis.

FlexSpace Director Liz Chilsen hosts both chats, talking with Lake about the artist’s creative practice, her work for the “Towards Luminescence” exhibit and her anity for disco lighting.

In her conversation, Yeapanis talks about her choice to forego installing her own artwork in favor of hanging a Black Lives Matter sign in the gallery window -- identifying herself as a citizen rather than an artist.

You can search “Riverside Arts Center” on YouTube or visit the organization’s website at riversideartscenter.com.

More. Youth Services will also host a weekly sidewalk art challenge on Sundays. Each week’s winner will receive a gift card to a local business. For adults, there’s Chair Yoga with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes via Zoom on July 30 at 11 a.m. register for access info by visiting brook›eld.evanced.info/signup. ■ Riverside Arts Center is o“ering Boredom Buster Boxes and Virtual Party Boxes to give the kids some hands-on fun. Each box all the materials needed to complete an art project and instruction sheets. Order online and RAC will deliver the boxes to your front porch (no contact). Order at riversideartscenter. com/category/classes/kids-classes.

You can also enjoy the annual Members’ and Kids’ Exhibition virtually. Visit the RAC website at riversiartscenter.com, scroll down the home page to the exhibit information and click the “download” button. The exhibition includes all manner of styles and media, from ›gurative and abstract painting to photography, sculpture, glass and ceramics. ■ Riverside Public Library o“ers virtual programs for adults, kids and families, including Sunrise Meditation on July 30 at 7:30 a.m. and Virtual Storytime presented via Zoom on July 31 at 10 a.m. Visit riversidelibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar to register and get Zoom access info.