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Tuesday, May 7
At their 7 p.m. meeting, the Crestview Garden Club will feature James Rowan, a speaker who will present “Don’t Squash That Bug.” No stranger to gardening, Jim has been giving lectures to groups for more than 25 years. He will discuss 25,000 species of bugs in Illinois and teach us how to distinguish the “good guys” from the “bad guys.” The meeting takes place at the Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road. Info: 630-408-7900.

Saturday, May 11
• From 6 to 11 a.m., the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst will hold its 66th annual Pancake Day at the Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Breakfast is free. Superheroes will be on hand and children are invited to dress as superheroes. Event includes the Mother’s Day plant sale.
• From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, First Congregational Church, 235 So. Kenilworth, will hold their 5th annual Green Garden Fair. Purchase organic, locally grown herb and vegetable seedlings. Bring your own container to take home com-post. Order a rain barrel, get advice from experts. Farm fresh eggs, baked goods, more.
• From 3-11 p.m., Communities Against Cancer will hold Relay for Life in the Joe Newton Fieldhouse at York High School. Families are welcome to come out for food, entertainment and fun. Luminaria can be purchased at RLFElmhurst@yahoo.com. Register your tem at relayforlife.org/EALVIL or find them on facebook.

Thursday, May 16
From 6-10 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, UCCA is holding its third annual Taste of the Town: Food for Life. There are 17 Elmhurst restaurants currently participating. Food tastings will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit United Community Concerns Association. Tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door, and can be purchased online at uccaelmhurst.org or by mail at UCCA, 125 W. Church St, Elmhurst.

Saturday, May 18
• The Spring Road Pet Parade will take place beginning at Silverado Grill at 11:30 a.m. with pet adoptions, pet por-traits, blessing of the pets, vendors, concession stands, etc. At 1 p.m., the parade steps off at 1 p.m. and returns to Silverado, where the day continues with pet tricks, awards and the announcement of the winners of the Elmhurst Library’s Best Pet Essay contest. To register, visit springroad.com or DevriesAnimalHospital.com or stop in person to BMO Harris Bank at 1121 So. York Rd. For more information, contact SprinRoadPetPa-rade@gmail.com
• The Elmhurst American Legion Post THB #187 will hold a celebration of its 100-year anniversary at the post home at 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Dinner buffet, musical entertainment, raffles. Tickets and info: 630-816-0811.

Sunday, May 19
Elmhurst Museum Day takes place from 1-5 p.m. at all museums in the community including Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst Art Museum and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. Jump on board the Explore Elmhurst trolley to visit three Elmhurst museums for free admission, family-friendly activities, exhibit tours, refreshments and more. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org.

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. Karaoke 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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Sunday, April 28
Program on Presidential Campaign Posters
At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst His-tory Museum presents Stars, Stripes & Strategy: A Brief History of the Presidential Campaign Poster. EHM Executive Director Dave Oberg will offer a sweeping analysis of more than two centuries of famous and infamous presidential campaign posters. View images of iconic campaign posters and even a few local stories of those who have visited Elmhurst over the years. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register at event-rite.com/e/stars-stripes-strategy-a-brief-history-of-presidential-campaign-posters-tickets-54289532453 or call 630-530-6879.

Saturday, April 27
At 7 p.m. Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Rd., will present an evening of performances by Jeff Panko and other musicians as part of the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Tickets are adults $20, seniors $18 and students $5. Advance tickets available online at musicatbethel.com or call 630-279-4040. Family is $45 for two adults and up to five children.

Friday, April 26
Saturday April 27
Sunday, April 28
Elmhurst Children’s Theatre will perform the Pirates of Penzance on the stage at Sandburg Middle School. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 each.

Sunday, April 28
• At 3 p.m., the Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra will perform in concert at Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College. A pre-concert lecture by composer David DeVasto begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $10 for youth ages 7-22. Available from elmhurstchoralunion.org, 1-800-838-3006, or at the door.
• Beginning at 5 p.m. at Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will perform a benefit gala called “It’s a Mystery!” A silent auction, mystery wine pull, a split the pot raffle, mystery identities, music by the cello ensemble Cellissimo and dinner included. Tickets are $125 per person. For reservations call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org no later than April 19.

Saturday, May 4
• From 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Boy Scout Troop 17 will be holding their 8th annual 'Red, White and Blue Pancake Breakfast' at Christ United Methodist Church, 920 S Swain Ave., across from Jackson Elementary School. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 adults, $6 seniors and children 5-13. Children younger than 5 eat free.
• Beginning at 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, located at 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. The concert includes a “side-by-side” performance of Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, with members of the York High School Symphony strings directed by Ray Ostwald. At 5:45 p.m. prior to the concert, Behind the Music Stand, will be led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker. Concert tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $12 for students. Group and family rates are also available.
• At 7:30 p.m., a performance of ComedySportz, an evening of entertainment for all ages, will be take place Timothy Christian Schools as a fund-raiser for the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Students and seniors over 65 are $20. Space is limited. For tickets, visit ecpaelmhurst@gmail.com or find the ecpa on facebook.

Saturday May 4
Sunday, May 5
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, the 23rd annual Art in the Park returns to Wilder Park, featuring more than 100 artists offering one-of-a-kind jewelry, glass, ceramics, painting, wood, photography, sculpture, paper, and mixed media. Kids Art Court, musical entertainment, gourmet foods, moreWilder Mansion will be open for coffee, pas-tries, lunch. Info: rglmarketingforthearts.com.

Thursday, May 16
From 6-10 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, UCCA is holding its third annual Taste of the Town: Food for Life. There are 17 Elmhurst restaurants currently participating. Food tastings will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit United Community Concerns Association in Elmhurst which provides food for the less fortunate at the holidays. Details to follow.

Sunday, May 19
Elmhurst Museum Day takes place from 1-5 p.m. at all museums in the community including Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst Art Museum and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. Jump on board the Explore Elmhurst trolley to visit three Elmhurst museums for free admission, family-friendly activities, exhibit tours, refreshments and more. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org.

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. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800. ... See MoreSee Less

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

Saturday, April 20
Community Egg Hunts
At 9:30 a.m., kids are invited to Wilder Park to meet the Easter Bunny, followed by an Egg Hunt beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. After that, at 10:30 a.m., there will be a Doggie-Egg-stravaganza, an egg hunt just for pet dogs.
At 12:30 p.m., meet the East-er Bunny at the Gazebo on Spring Road followed by the SRBA Egg Hunt promptly at 1 p.m. Bring your own basket and your camera for pictures. Both events are free and open to the public.

Thurs., April 18
At 7 p.m., there will be a movie screening of “Zero Weeks,” hosted by Progressives for Change at the Elmhurst Public Library. The film that lays out an argument for guaranteed paid leave for every American worker and looks at it from an emotional, medical, financial and global perspective. The program is free, but space is limited so please RSVP to zeroweeks.eventbrite.com. Not an EPL sponsored event.

Wednesday, April 24
From 7-10 p.m., the Elmhurst YMCA Spring Fundraiser will take place at Marco’s Table & Events, 130 No. York. Will feature cooking demonstration. Tickets are $95 in advance, $110 each after 4/17/19. Space is limited. Register online at elmhurstymca.org/event or in person at the YMCA.

Saturday, April 27
At 7 p.m. Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Rd., will present an evening of performances by Jeff Panko and other musicians as part of the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series. A wine and cheese re-ception will follow. Tickets are adults $20, seniors $18 and students $5. Advance tickets available online at musicatbethel.com or call 630-279-4040. Family is $45 for two adults and up to five children.

Friday, April 26
Saturday April 27
Sunday, April 28
Elmhurst Children’s Theatre will perform the Pirates of Penzance on the stage at Sandburg Middle School. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 each.

Sunday, April 28
• At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents Stars, Stripes & Strategy: A Brief History of the Presiden-tial Campaign Poster. EHM Executive Director Dave Oberg will offer a sweeping analysis of more than two centuries of famous and in-famous presidential campaign posters. View images of iconic campaign posters and even a few local stories of those who have visited Elmhurst over the years. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register at eventbrite.com/e/stars-stripes-strategy-a-brief-history-of-presidential-campaign-posters-tickets-54289532453 or call 630-530-6879.
• At 3 p.m., the Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra will perform in concert at Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst Col-lege. A pre-concert lecture by composer David DeVasto begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $10 for youth ages 7-22. Available from elmhurstchoralunion.org, 1-800-838-3006, or at the door.
• Beginning at 5 p.m. at Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will perform a benefit gala called “It’s a Mystery!” A silent auction, mystery wine pull, a split the pot raffle, mystery identities, music by the cello ensemble Cellissimo and dinner included. Tickets are $125 per person. For reservations call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org no later than April 19.

Saturday, May 4
• Beginning at 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, located at 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. The concert includes a “side-by-side” performance of Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, with members of the York High School Symphony strings directed by Ray Ostwald. At 5:45 p.m. prior to the concert, Behind the Music Stand, will be led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker. Concert tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $12 for students. Group and family rates are also available.
• At 7:30 p.m., a performance of ComedySportz, an evening of entertainment for all ages, will be take place Timothy Christian Schools as a fund-raiser for the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Students and seniors over 65 are $20. Space is limited. For tickets, visit ecpaelmhurst@gmail.com or find the ecpa on facebook.

Thursday, May 16
From 6-10 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, UCCA is holding its third annual Taste of the Town: Food for Life. There are 17 Elmhurst restaurants currently participating. Food tastings will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit United Community Concerns Association in Elmhurst which provides food for the less fortunate at the holidays. Details to follow.

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. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800. ... See MoreSee Less

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