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Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed!

Saturday, Mar. 2
Symphony performs ‘Classical Delights’
At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Classical Delights’ at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. The church has accessible parking and facilities; parking is free. Dr. Ted Hat-maker will host a ‘Behind the Music Stand’ discussion at 5:45 p.m. just before the con-cert. Tickets: $35/adults, $32/seniors and $12/students. Group, family rates available. Tickets and info: 630-941-0202 or elmhurstsymphony.org.

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Saturday, Mar. 2
At 1:30 p.m., there will be an artists’ talk at the Elmhurst Art Museum by Assaf Evron and Claudia Weber reflect on their artistic intent and interests in Mies van der Rohe’s legacy, the Bauhaus, and features of the McCormick House—the site of their site-specific installations.

Sunday, Mar 3
At 1 p.m., there will a screen-ing of the documentary Paris to Pittsburgh in Illinois Hall inside the Schaible Science Center on the campus of Elmhurst College. It is part of the One Earth Film Festival, presented by the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition and Elmhurst College. Other films take place at other campuses from Mar 1-10. Tickets are free, but $8 suggested donation is appreciated to support the Festival. Info: 630-426-9789 or visit oneearthfilmfest.org.

Tuesday, March 5
At 7 p.m., the Crestview Garden Club will meeting at Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road. The featured speaker will be Trish Beckjord, a registered landscape architect who will present “Just How Far Have We Moved the Needle? (And Other Thoughts On Creating Attractive Gardens Using Native Plants).” Her work focuses on conservation, restoration and integration of native plants in designed landscapes. Info: 630-408-7900.

Thursday, March 7
• From 7 – 8:30 p.m., Elmhurst College welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin who will present “Team of Rivals: Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln” as this year’s Rudolf G. Schade Lecture. The program will take place at Hammerschmidt Chapel. Tickets are available at elmhurst.life/TeamOfRivals.
• From 7-8 p.m., the Elmhurst Library joins the Elmhurst History Museum to present Elizabeth Barrett Browning: The Story of the Sonnets. Three years after their elopement and marriage, Elizabeth and Robert Browning welcomed the birth of their son Pen and mourned the death of Robert’s mother. Struggling to raise her be-loved husband’s spirits and to prove that love doesn’t die, Elizabeth (portrayed by professional actress Debra Miller) considers revealing to Robert the romantic sonnets she wrote inspired by letters from their 18-month court-ship. Priority to Library card-holders. Registration required. Call 630-279-8696 or visit elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. The library is located at 125 So. Prospect.

Saturday, March 9
The 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12 noon from Wilson St. & Spring Rd. heading north, ending at the railroad tracks just beyond Silverado Grill. A fun-filled day for the whole family. Info: elmhurststpatsparade.com.

Sunday, March 10
At 1:30 p.m., the public is invited to learn about the history and design of the McCormick House at a do-cent-led tour, “From the Bauhaus to Our House.” Learn the concepts in the historical exhibition The Whole World a Bauhaus and end in the two contemporary site-specific exhibitions in the McCormick House.

Saturday, March 16
• From 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 1909 Spring Rd. in Oak Brook, Edward-Elmhurst Health will host a Healthy Driven Wellness Forum, “Unstoppable You.” Samantha Harris, former co-host of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight and a cancer survivor, will be the keynote speaker. Free but registration required. To register, visit EE-Health.org/unstoppableyou or call (630) 527-6363.
• At 1:30 p.m., teens are invited to Elmhurst Art Museum to be introduced to a variety of methods to fabricate their creative designs in advance of the Bauhaus Teen Design Competition, which will take place on April 13. Just as Bauhaus students were encouraged to use the materials and technologies of their day, design professionals will teach skills and provide advice on how to con-struct their projects. Teens interested in all media are encouraged to attend. Free, no registration required. Sponsored by the OPUS Foundation.

Sunday, March 17
At 1:30 p.m., the public is invited to learn about the history and design of the McCormick House at a do-cent-led tour, “From the Bauhaus to Our House.” Learn the concepts in the historical exhibition The Whole World a Bauhaus and end in the two contemporary site-specific exhibitions in the McCormick House.

Wednesday, March 20
From 3-6 p.m., the Elmhurst Commission on Youth is hosting a Teen Job/Volunteer Fair in the Commons of York High School, 355 St. Charles Rd. to connect qualified individuals with Elmhurst area establishments seeking employees and volunteers. Representatives from local businesses and organizations are invited to participate free of charge. Vendors are invited to arrive at 2:30 p.m., the doors will open to the public at 3 p.m. and will remain until 6 p.m. To register, visit elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/teen-job-fair-registration.

Sunday, March 24
At 1:30 p.m., visitors are invited to tour the McCormick House with exhibiting artist Claudia Weber to learn about her site-specific projects including research about the 1952 prefab prototype, various changing installations including works by other artists, interactions with visitors, and more.

Ongoing programs:
• Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends support and provides social activities for those who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainment. Info: Dave at 630-620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org.
• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. New York steaks are available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800.

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The Independent Newspapers

1 month ago

Thank you, Chamber of Commerce!
Everyone at the Elmhurst Independent wishes to express their grateful appreciation to the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry for having been selected to receive the A. J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award for 2018. From left are: advertising representative Brenda Garcia, director of advertising Debbie Hamilton, publisher Pete Cruger, editorial coordinator Dee Longfellow, and copy editor Mike Sandrolini. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Independent Newspapers

2 months ago

City to host electronics recycling event

The event will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Public Works Facility , 985 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, from 8 a.m. until noon. This event is in cooperation with DuPage County.

The following items will be accepted:
Computers, laptops, servers, computer monitors*, televisions*, printers, facsimile, scanners, VCR and DVD players, video game consoles, cable and converter boxes, satellite receivers, electronic keyboards, mice, portable music players, holiday string lights, wire, cables, adapters, power supplies, cell phones, modems, tablets, phones, docking stations.
All acceptable items are Free of charge, excluding the following:

* CRT, flat screens, projection TVs and monitors*

•Under 21 inch screen = $25.00 per unit

•21 inch screen and over = $35.00 per unit

Payments:
•Tax-deductible donation fee applies for all TVs and monitors.

•Cash or credit card accepted, no checks.

•Payment may be made in advance at http://recycle.eworksesi.org or on site. Coupon and tax deductible receipt provided at the time of drop off for any fees
The following items will not be accepted:
Large and small appliances, electronics from businesses, hazardous and chemical waste.
This will be a quarterly event held at the Elmhurst Public Works Facility (985 S. Riverside Dr.) on Jan. 26, April 27, July 27 and Oct. 26. Please note that because the City now is hosting regular electronics recycling events, the Elmhurst College Recycling Extravaganza, held in the spring, will not be collecting electronics.
This tax deductible collection is sponsored by eWorks ESI. Open to all residents with household electronics. Questions? Please contact (630) 407-6700 or visit www.dupageco.org/electronicsrecycling. ... See MoreSee Less

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