Pick of the Week – An event not to be missed!
Thursday, Nov. 26
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
The 32nd annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot to fight hunger will take place on Thanksgiving morning. This year’s event will feature members of the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard and the Men of Spirito! singers, who will perform their moving Patriotic Medley. Fee: $35 in advance, $40 day-of. To register, visit dangibbonsturkeytrot.com
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Friday, Nov. 27
Beginning at 6 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association will hold its Holiday Tree Lighting at the Gazebo at 483 S. Spring Road, where it intersects the Prairie Path. Santa will arrive at about 6:30 aboard a fire engine. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, and Christmas carols performed by the Lincoln School Singers. The tree will be lit after Santa arrives.
Saturday, Nov. 28
From 5-7, Elmhurst City Centre will host its tree-lighting at the fountain in City Centre Plaza at York and Schiller. See Santa arrive on a fire truck to kick off the holiday shopping season and light the tree. Free holiday music and treats available. Free and open to the public.
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 27-29
GreenMan Theatre will present Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn, in Asbury Hall at First United Methodist Church at 232 S. York in Elmhurst. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. Free parking is available. For tickets and info, visit greenmantheatre.com or call 630-464-2646.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
• From 3:30 to 8 p.m., the 26th annual Special Kids Day will be held at Wilder Mansion, 211 Prospect in Wilder Park. Designed specifically to be obstacle free, this event is free and exclusive to those with special needs and their families. Come out for games, crafts, face-painting, music, lots of food and of course, Santa! Info: skd.org
• From 6-8:30 p.m., there will be a workshop on Coping with Grief held at Lexington Square, 400 W. Butterfield Road in Elmhurst. Feel free to bring a photo of your loved one. Hospice staff will be available for questions. RSVP to Christine 630-748-3721 or 630-748-3700.
Friday, Dec. 4
From 7-8:15 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents the second annual Jolly Old St. Nicholas Concert to be held at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, located at 1099 South York Street. Kids are invited to wear pajamas and come out for stories and songs about the season. Admission is free, parking available in the church lot. A hot cocoa bar will be available after the concert. Info: elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.
Saturday, Dec. 5
*Immaculate Conception Parish will hold the Council of Catholic Women’s 1st Annual Cookie Walk. The Cookie Walk will be held on Saturday, December 5th in Monsignor Plunkett Hall on the IC Campus from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, or until we run out of cookies.
What is a Cookie Walk? For the purchase price of $10.00, you will receive a bakery box,then proceed to tour around MPH and fill your bakery box with the cookies of your choice. Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our five Christmas baskets.
Vendors will be on hand with several holiday gift options. Sit and enjoy the festivities with coffee and donut holes (available with an donation).
• At 4 p.m. Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church invites you to a Community Candle Lighting Service at The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road. This family-friendly Christmas service will feature special music including a selection by the Children’s Choirs. A collection of diapers and baby wipes for CareNet of DuPage will be taken. Birthday cake will be served following the service. Info: 630-941-0212 or email [email protected]
• At 7 p.m., the Second City Brass quintet will perform in concert at Bethel Church in Elmhurst as part of its Music@Bethel Concert Series. Tickets are adults $20, seniors $18 and students $5. A family pass is available at $45 for two adults and up to five children. Tickets available online through musicatbethel.com or 630-279-4040.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6
The Spirito! Singers will present Joyeux Noel – an Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert on Saturdayat 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christina Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. Tickets are $23 each, available at spiritosingers.org or call 1-877-8WE-SING.
Saturday, Dec. 5
At 4 p.m., Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church will host a Community Candle Lighting Service at The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road. This family-friendly Christmas service will feature the Children’s Choirs. A collection of Diapers and baby wipes will be collected for CareNet of DuPage. Birthday cake will be served. Info: 630-941-0212 or email [email protected]
Sunday, Dec. 6
At 3 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College, the Elmhurst Choral Union (ECU) will perform a concert, “And on Earth, Peace,” featuring a professional orchestra led by James MacDonald and the ECU Chamber Choir. General admission tickets are: $25 adults, $23 seniors, $10 youth, available at elmhurstchoralunion.org, 1-800-838-3006, or at the door.
Ongoing programs:
• “Beer Chicago,” on display now through Feb. 14, 2016, at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take a look at beer culture, taverns, and breweries; learn about different beers brewed right here in Chicago; encounter the “bartender” at an interactive video kiosk. Admission is Free. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org
• A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.
• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs 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: americanlegionthb187.org or 630-833-7800.
