Volunteers Needed:
Emergency Management Agency
of Oak Forest

Have you ever wanted to be a part of the team responsible for preparing and coordinating responses to emergencies? The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) of Oak Forest is looking for volunteers to add to their team!

Click here to learn more about EMA and to download an application.

Basic Recycling is Better Recycling

Nationwide residential recycling is more highly contaminated with non-recyclable garbage than ever before. Homewood Disposal Service has launched an education program called Basic Recycling is Better Recycling to help teach the community on proper ways to keep contaminants out of the recycling centers. View and download the Curbside Recycling guide to see a list of accepted and non-accepted items.

Visit mydisposal.com for more information and educational tools on how to be part of a successful community recycling program.

Quick Tips:

• Please do not put recyclables in plastic grocery bags
• Leave your bottle caps on empty bottles
• Please gently rinse or wipe your containers

For more information about garbage and recycling services in the city, Click here!

Join the Senior Commission!

The Oak Forest Senior Commission is looking for senior citizens who might like to serve as members of this commission, which meets in City Hall on every second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM. 

The Senior Commission gets involved in various community events, such as the annual Health Fair at the Oak Forest Park District and monthly senior lunches at the Oak Forest Community Center.

Should you wish to join this commission, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 708-687-4050, extension 1005. 

Bremen Township:
Senior Lunch Program in Oak Forest

In partnership with AgeOptions, Bremen Township continues to serve hot, healthy lunches to seniors age 60+ with no residency requirement. Come try our good food and warm atmosphere at Noon, Monday-Friday, at 15350 S. Oak Park Avenue. The requested donation is $4 and a reservation is requested but not always required, depending on availability.

For more info, call 687-8220 or visit their website at www.brementownship.net to review the menus via "Senior Services" link. (Menus also available at the Senior Center and OF City Hall). Activities are also listed on the menu such as Mahjongg, Bingo and Show & Tell. 
 
Bremen Township is also seeking substitute volunteers who are very active to help set up, serve and clean up. Shifts are usually 11am-1pm, one or two weekdays per month.  Get your steps in!  Leave your name & number for Sue at 687-8220.