Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed…
Saturday, Sept. 17 – The 2nd Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest
From 1-5 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and the Elmhurst Rotary Club present the 2nd Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park. Tickets include more than 50 craft beer selections, a souvenir tasting glass, 18 beer tasting tickets, light snacks, door prizes, live music and more. You must be 21 or older. Event held rain or shine. Tickets are $40 before Sept. 10, $50 after or at gate; limited VIP ticket +$15 additional. Designated Driver tickets are $20. For tickets, visit elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com or call 630-833-1457.
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Friday, Sept. 16
Movies in the Park
The series wraps up this Friday with a free showing of The Princess Bride at Wilder Park. The movie begins at dusk, but bring the kids early to grab a spot or participate in a family craft project at 7:30 p.m. prior to the movie. Info: visit epd.org or call 630-993-8924.
Saturday, Sept. 17
• The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation’s 12th Annual Autumn Affair will be held the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place in Chicago beginning at 6 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction, followed at 7 p.m. by dinner, a live auction emceed by Chicago radio personality Eric Ferguson and music by The DJ Firm. Proceeds from the 2016 Autumn Affair will support Elmhurst Hospital’s behavioral health services. Visit emhfoundation.org/autumnaffair for tickets and information.
• “Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids” starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 College Hill Ave., is a beginner’s class allows children ages 8-16 to make their own gemstone jewelry to keep. Choose two different types of jewelry to make with stones from the Museum Shop and learn how to work with jeweler’s tools. Parties of 10-or-more are encouraged to schedule a private class. Fee: $10 per person. Reservations are required. Info: Email: [email protected] or call 630-833-1616.
Sunday, Sept. 18
• The Center for Speech and Language Disorders will hold its annual Talkie Trot Family Fun Walk at Berens Park in Elmhurst, where participants can enjoy a short walk around the park, games for kids, a moon walk, Thomas the Train, face painting, live children’s entertainer Super Stolie, DJ Anthony Cassano and much more. Every participant will receive a commemorative walk t-shirt and goodie bag after the walk.
• All single mothers are invited to be pampered at the Single Mother’s Support Group on from 12:15-2:30 p.m. at the Garden Room of the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road. At 1:10 p.m. the children (ages infants-12 years) will go to their activities and their mothers will have the opportunity to choose from the following venues on our Spa Day: shoulder massages by Advanced Health of Oakbrook. Chiropractors; facials by Merle Norman, hair stylists, manicures and pedicures. Everyone will receive a gift. Info: call Jane at 630-832-4942 or email Jane at [email protected].
Wednesday, Sept. 21
At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Park District will hold a public meeting to seek input from anyone who has an interest in the planned improvements and replacement of the playground at Plunkett Park, located at West & Utley, just north of Courts Plus. It will be held at The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road, just west of York High School. Attendees will be entered in a prize drawing for swim passes. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Navarro Catering & Events is bringing the professional cast and crew of Tony & Tina’s Wedding to Elmhurst for a one-night-only performance at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst. Food by Navarro Catering includes a cash bar throughout the evening. Tickets are: $75 for “Friend of the family” (general seating); or $85 per person for “Family seating” (VIPs). Reserve early for the best seating, as space is limited. For tickets and information, call (630) 638-0110.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Beginning at 7 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s opens its 56th season, “Expect the Unexpected,” with “The Beatles and Friends.” Tickets: $32/adults, $30/seniors, $9/students available at 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.
Saturday, Oct. 8
At 7 p.m., Bethel United Church of Christ will present Jeff Hedberg & C11 as part of its Music@Bethel Concert Series. Hedberg and his 12-piece jazz ensemble will present West Coast Cool Jazz. Wine reception to follow. Tickets: $20/adults, $18/seniors and $5/students available at musicatbethel.com or call 630-279-4040. The church, located at 315 E. St. Charles Rd., is fully-accessible and parking is free.
Ongoing programs:
• LAST WEEKEND – Sept. 18 is the last date of the latest exhibit by the Elmhurst History Museum, “But Wait, There’s More.” Any Baby Boomer of the 1960s or 1970s remembers America’s most famous TV pitchman, Chicagoan Ron Popeil. Learn his story and explore many of Popeil’s most popular gadgets at hands-on displays. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457
• LAST WEEKEND – Sept. 18 is the last day of a special exhibit “Minerals in Food featuring the Rock Café,” at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave. Regular admission applies. Info: 630-833-1616 or lizzadromuseum.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: 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]
