Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed…
Sunday, June 19
Vietnam veteran to be honored
During the 1 p.m. honor guard ceremony, David L. Hiles, a U.S. Army veteran who served during Vietnam, will be honored by having his name placed in the Roll of Remembrance at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park.
————————————-
Tuesday, June 21
From 12 noon to 2 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “Cool Catapults to launch cotton balls, etc.” as a Summer Fun & Games program for ages 3-12 in the Education Center. Drop-in program, no reservations required. An adult caregiver must accompany children. Fee: Free/members; $3/non-members. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Museum will provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). Info: 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org
Wednesday, June 22
From 3-4 p.m., students entering grades 3-8 are invited to the Elmhurst Public Library to make a commercial about a product, provided or one of your own. Register as an individual or as a group. After you videotape your commercial, it will be shown at the Elmhurst Public Library’s Student Film Festival on August 26. Register with a valid library card in person, by phone, or at epl.org. Co-presented by Elmhurst Public Library and Elmhurst History Museum in connection with the EHM “But Wait, There’s More!” exhibit. Program continues on July 6 and July 20. Free. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457.
Sunday, June 26
At 2 p.m., Tim Samuelson, author of the book “But Wait, There’s More!: The Irresistible Appeal and Spiel of Ronco and Popeil,” presents a lecture in the Education Center about his fascination with collecting Ronco and Popeil products and the cultural impact of the phenomenon. Note: The date of this program was listed incorrectly in the EHM printed calendar, please note correct date. Admission: FREE Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457
Tuesday, June 28
From 12 noon to 2 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents a Summer Fun & Games program for ages 3-12 in the Education Center. This week, come in to craft flipbooks and vintage thaumatropes. Drop-in program, no reservations required. An adult caregiver must accompany children. Fee: Free/members; $3/non-members. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Museum will provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). Info: 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org
Tuesday, July 12
From 12 noon to 2 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “A Vintage Craft” as a Summer Fun & Games program for ages 3-12 in the Education Center. Drop-in program, no reservations required. An adult caregiver must accompany children. Fee: Free/members; $3/non-members. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Museum will provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). Info: 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org
Friday, July 15
The 28th Annual Stone Open Golf Tournament will take place at Maple Meadows Golf Club, 272 South Addison Rd. in Itasca. Proceeds benefit the Elmhurst YMCA’s Scholarship Fund. Lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m.; cocktails, dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $500/foursome, $125/individual. Dinner only $40. Info: Leslie Boeckel or Nick Cronin at 630-834-9200 or visit ymcachicago.org.
Saturday, July 16
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elmhurst Toyota, Elmhurst BMW, and Jaguar Elmhurst will host their annual USO BBQ for the Troops at 440 W. Lake St. in Elmhurst. Open to the public, the event is a fundraiser to support the USO of Illinois as well as local military troops and their families. Info: Daniel Briggs at (630) 279-2160 ext. 2101; or by email: [email protected].
Ongoing programs:
• Opening Friday, June 17, is the latest exhibit by the Elmhurst History Museum, “But Wait, There’s More.” The Pocket Fisherman, the Chop-O-Matic, Mr. Microphone—any Baby Boomer of the 1960s or 1970s remembers America’s most famous TV pitchman: Chicagoan Ron Popeil. Learn his story through “the art of the pitch” interactive video, make-your-own TV commercial in a booth, and explore many of Popeil’s most popular gadgets at hands-on displays. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457
• 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]
