Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed…
Thursday, Jan. 7 – City presents Draft of Elmhurst Downtown Plan
From 6-9 p.m., the City will host an open house and presentation of the Draft Elmhurst Downtown Plan at City Hall. View key recommendations from the Plan and talk to the consultants one-on-one to bring up questions or provide input. A presentation at 7 p.m. will provide a brief overview of the Plan and lead into another Open House for those who may have more to discuss. Members of the public are also invited to view the Plan on the City’s web site at elmhurst.org, where input is also welcome.
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Friday, Jan. 8
At 4 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum will host a gallery talk for the “By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst” exhibit. Learn about what makes Elmhurst unique. This month’s theme, “Childhood,” will be explored in the second floor gallery with curator of collections Nancy Wilson. Free. Info: 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org.
Saturday, Jan. 9
• Bundle up because it’s time for the Chili Open at Sugar Creek Golf Course, 500 E. Van Buren in Villa Park. The 9-hole scramble begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Tickets are $140 per team and include frozen golf, hot chili, dinner buffet and prizes. This event goes on regardless of the weather, so dress accordingly. To register your foursome, call the clubhouse at (630) 834-3325.
• At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents a Beer Chicago Gallery Talk with Penrose Brewing’s Eric Hobbs. Founded in 2013 in Geneva, Penrose focuses on Belgian-inspired session ales. Hear his perspective on Chicago beer history. After the talk, receive a complimentary Penrose Brewing Tour certificate and head to Pints (112 S. York St., Elmhurst) to sample some Penrose product. Free. (Adults only.) Info: 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org.
Sunday, Jan. 10
From 12:30-2:30 p.m., the Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) will meet at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Program will feature a restaurant manager, a realtor and a teacher, who will share ideas for empowerment for single moms. Enjoy lunch you’re your child then childcare is available during program. Free. Guests invited. Info: elmhurstcrc.org/ministries/adults/sisters-helping-each-other.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Lizzadro Museum will host its annual “Dinosaur Discoveries” Day. Children become dinosaur detectives with “Paleontologist Illinois Bones” to learn about the world of dinosaurs. Fossils and props are used to create an awareness of dinosaur characteristics. See live animals and how they are related to dinosaurs. Interactive lecture at 2 p.m. for ages 4-adult. Admission: $5; reservations recommended. Call 630-833-1616 or visit lizzadromuseum.org.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents the final Thirsty Third Thursday: Beer Talk & Tasting at PINTS, 112 So. York St. Exhibit author and beer historian Liz Garibay will explore “Chicago Beer Today,” coupled with a complimentary tasting by Bridgeport’s Marz Brewing for those visitors 21 and older with ID. Drop-in program, no registration required. Come early to tour the Beer Chicago exhibit before the talk begins. Museum will be open from 1-8 p.m. This event takes place at Pints, 112 S. York St. (Adults 21+ only.) Info: 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org.
Thursday, Jan. 28
At 7 p.m. the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents Lagunitas Small Plate & Beer Pairing at Pints, 112 So. York St. Beer pairs with more than just pretzels! Come out and sample a selection of small plates paired with different Lagunitas beers, and learn why the combinations work. Tickets are $15/Foundation members, $18/non-members and include four appetizers and four 5-oz. beer samples. Must be 21 and older with photo ID. To register via Eventbrite, visit elmhursthistory.org in the Adult Programs section. Info: 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org.
Saturday, Feb. 6
From 5-10 p.m., the Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) will host its 6th annual “Bags for Wags” Bean Bag Tournament at the Valentino Center at Visitation Church, 851 South York Road. Persons 16 and older are invited to register at BrianEWagnerFund.org All proceeds will benefit the BEWSF’s college scholarship fund.
Sunday, Feb. 7
At 3 p.m., the Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst welcomes Debra Dudek with a talk called, “What’s the Buzz About Billion Graves?” at the Community Bank of Elmhurst. Guests welcome. Donations appreciated. Info: 708-531-0449 or rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgfe/
Ongoing programs:
• “Beer Chicago,” on display now through Feb. 14 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.
