Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed…
Monday, May 30
The 98th Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade will step off from York and 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!
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Wednesday, June 1
From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Elmhurst Farmers Market will open for the first time this season, continuing every Wednesday morning through October. It takes place in the parking lot on Vallette Street, just east of York St. Info: yorkandvallette.com/FarmersMarket
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.
Saturday, June 4
At 2 p.m., ages 5 through adult are invited to a “Stone Hunt” at Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave. This 45-minute hands-on activity allows children and adults to search for gems and minerals among more common rocks. Reservations are recommended. Fee: $5 per person. Info: 630-833-1616 or lizzadromuseum.org.
Sunday, June 5
• The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois will hold its fourth annual Strides Against MG Walk at Berens Park, 493 Oaklawn Ave., 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 its 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. Info: Denise Ertsman at (331) 221-1146.
Friday, June 10
Relay for Life steps off beginning at 6 p.m., continuing until 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 11 at Berens Park. Form or join a team or just come out for a day of activities and moving ceremonies such as the Survivor’s Lap, the Caregiver’s Lap, the lighting of the luminaria, and numerous other things to see and do. For information, visit RelayforLife.org or call 1-800-227-2345.
Saturday, June 11
From 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Special Kids Carnival Day takes place at the Jaycees Carnival where the rides and games are reserved exclusively for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities and their families. Free; registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the carnival entrance between Prospect & Myrtle in downtown Elmhurst. Sponsored by the Elmhurst Jaycees and Elmhurst Photo Boutique. Info: specialkidsday.org
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
• Tech-free Tuesdays. Take the pledge and put away your screen once a week in May. Enjoy activities, crafts and more. Join the Elmhurst Public Library on May 31 from 4-5 p.m. for a field trip to the Lizzadro Lapidary Museum. Info: Call 630-279-8696 or go online to: elmhurst.org/595/Public-Library.
• 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]
