The flags at City Hall will be at half-staff until sunset Saturday, May 6 in honor of United States Army Sergeant Joshua P. Rodgers of Bloomington, Illinois.

City seeks artists for street art project

Alderman Diane Wolf and City Clerk Dave Neuman are looking for 12 artists, who are interested in transforming bicycles into works of art that will be displayed throughout the city’s commercial corridors. Eighteen artists have already signed up to be a part of this year’s municipal art project called “Bike Watcha Like.”

Deadline to appeal proposed assessed value is May 17

The deadline to appeal your proposed Tax Year 2017 assessed value is May 17. You can file an appeal online through the Cook County Assessor's website or by visiting the Markham office at 16501 S. Kedzie Avenue, Room 237. Although appeal forms are available at City Hall, all questions should be directed to Bremen Township Tax Department at 708-333-1591.

City Council meets next week

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. (Committee of the Whole) and 8 p.m. for its regular meeting. Don't miss 10-year-old resident Skylynn Grayer sing the National Anthem at 8 p.m. Skylynn recently appeared on an episode of Little Big Shots on NBC.

City Hall will be closed tomorrow

City Hall will be closed tomorrow. During non-business hours, please use the night deposit mail slot at City Hall, pay parking or ordinance tickets online or sign up for online water bill payments.

The Wiseguys to appear at May senior luncheon

The Wiseguys will blend music and laughter with a trip down memory lane at the May 25 senior lunch at 11 a.m. at the Community Center. There also will be a ceremony honoring veterans. Please bring donations for the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. Luncheon tickets are available at City Hall for only $4 each.

Enjoy magnificent May savings at the Gingerwood Pool

Family membership (up to five family members) for the Gingerwood Pool is only $175 during the month of May. Each additional family member is $20. Membership is for unlimited use of the Gingerwood Pool.

There will be a raffle drawing for a great prize as well as giveaways at this year's plant exchange. Don't miss out on the fun!

Learn how to camp at Camp Sullivan on May 31

Camping 101 is a hands-on workshop series designed to teach basic camping skills. Learn tent set-up, campfire cooking, camping fun, dressing for camping, camping etiquette and more. There is no charge for this program. For more information, contact the Forest Preserve District of Cook County at 708-386-4042 or experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov.

Seniors: Don't miss this stress awareness program

Uncertainty about health, money or even change in routine after retirement can lead to stress, anxiety and depression. Join Ingalls Behavioral Specialist Felicia Houston on May 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bremen Township Senior Center for an informational program on stress awareness and management. Learn what stress is, what causes it and its negative effects. Discover a range of techniques to relax your mind, body and soul, and learn the strategies for effectively de-stressing during times at work or at home. For more information or to register, please call 708-687-8220.

Check out what's happening at the library in May

Visit the calendar page on the Acorn Public Library website to find out what programs and events are happening this month.

Tune into CIC-TV

If you are a cable television subscriber, you can view the Community Information Channel (CIC-TV) on Comcast channel 19, Wide Open West channel 6 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 to learn more about city programs and events. If you do not subscribe to cable television, you can watch Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings online or check out the DVDs at Acorn Public Library.

e-Briefs is a free, voluntary e-mail service, which provides information about government services, activities and events. On a weekly basis, you can expect to find City Council news and agendas, construction updates, public safety reminders, senior and youth news, and much more! Please forward this e-mail to friends and family and encourage them to sign up for the weekly e-Briefs by visiting the Notify Me section of our website. Contact the City of Oak Forest at 708-687-4050 or cityofoakforest@oak-forest.org.