Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed…
Saturday, May 21 – Green Garden Fair at First Cong
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Green Garden Fair will be held at First Congregational UCC church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave. Attendees will be able to purchase seedlings from a selection of more than 40 varieties and receive green gardening/living tips from local environmental action organizations such as Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC), SCARCE, Elevate Energy, and Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition.
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Thursday, May 19
At 7 p.m., Nancy Wilson, Elmhurst History Museum’s curator of collections, will provide a gallery talk orientation to the By All Accounts exhibit with an emphasis on the three biographies of notable Elmhurstians: Prairie poet Carl Sandburg, NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred “Fast Freddie” Lorenzen, and artist Caroline Wade. On Third Thursdays the Museum is open until 8 p.m. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457
Friday, May 20
At 7 p.m., a program on Sustainable Home Landscaping will be held at the Elmhurst Library, co-sponsored by the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Join award-winning landscape horticulturist Vicki Nowicki for tips and practical knowledge about adding native and edible species to your yard this spring. Attendees receive heirloom tomato or other seeds, and discounted drink coupons for Pints (112 S. York St.) to continue the conversation. Priority registration to Elmhurst residents and Elmhurst Public Library cardholders. Reservations can be made at elmhurstpubliclibrary.org or 630-279-8696.
Info: elmhurstpubliclibrary.org or elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457
Friday, May 20
From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation (PEP) and Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst will hold the 23rd Annual Sugar Creek Golf Outing. Golfers enjoy a buffet luncheon before or after a round of golf. Fee: $50. Call (630) 993-8924 to reserve your spot.
Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a jewelry sale to support RRAF held at 613 So. Main Street in Lombard. All proceeds benefit people with autism and developmental disabilities at RRAF.
Saturday & Sunday, May 21-22
Each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the DuPage Home Remodeling & Landscaping Expo 2016 will take place at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. More than 125 contractors are expected. Free parking, food concessions available.
Wednesday, May 25
From 7-9 p.m., School District 205 will hold a community input session regarding math curriculum at the District Office, 162 South York St. The public is invited.
Monday, May 30
The 98th Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade will step off from York & Third streets at 9:30 a.m. Following the parade, a Military Ceremony will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial in Wilder Park at 11 a.m. The parade is sponsored by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst veterans organizations. Dress for the weather, whatever it might be!
Friday, June 3
At 7:30 p.m. in Baker Auditorium, York High School will present Songs for a New World, in concert with York alumni. The evening will showcase the talents of York graduates who are studying or have degrees in Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased at ticketpeak.com/yorkdrama. All seating is reserved.
Sunday, June 5
• The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois will hold its fourth annual Strides Against MG Walk at Berens Park, 493 Oaklawn Avenue, stepping off at 8:30 a.m. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Donate or register at myastheniagravis.org/2016walk. Registration is $30 per walker in advance, $35 day of; and $10 per child under age 12. Participants will enjoy live music, bubbles, hula hoops and raffle prizes. Proceeds will help fund the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois’ programs of support, education, research, and awareness.
• At 3 p.m., the Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst welcomes Jacquie Schattner with a talk called, “Central Europe Is Easy ~ Merci Napoleon” at the Community Bank of Elmhurst. Guests welcome. Donations appreciated. Info: 708-531-0449 or rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgfe/
Monday, June 6
The Elmhurst Garden Club will hold their monthly membership luncheon at the Wilder Mansion. Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.; Theme: Back to the Future; 1 p.m.: Program: “Hydroponics and Aquaponics, Healthy Choices,” by Shawn Odneal. Info: elmhurstgardenclub.org or [email protected].
Tuesday, June 7
From 7-8:30 p.m., Elmhurst Hospital and Bethel United Church of Christ (UCC) will host “Take Charge of Your Healthcare Decisions” at Bethel UCC, 315 E. St Charles Rd. in Elmhurst. Free to attend. For more information, call Denise Ertsman at (331) 221-1146.
Ongoing programs:
• Now through May 29, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., presents an exhibit from the Smithsonian called Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457
• Now through May 13, the York High School Key Club is collecting for a shoe drive, which will be donated to “Soles For Kids.” Collection bins are located in most District 205 schools and at the Wagner Center and the Elmhurst YMCA.
• 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: 630-833-7800.
• TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sensibly—meets on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at [email protected]
