Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed…
Saturday, Sept. 24
Cast, crew of Tony & Tina’s Wedding at K of C
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.
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Thursday, Sept. 29
• At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Park District will hold its first-ever “State of the Park District” address at The Abbey, given by Park Board President Vince Spaeth and Executive Director Jim Rogers to provide a look at Elmhurst Park District projects, accomplishments and future plans. Networking begins at 7 p.m., the presentation starts at 7:15. Light refreshments. Free and open to the public.
• At 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Library, Elmhurst Cool Cities partners with the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) and Dig Right In Landscaping for Rehabilitate Your Lawn the Natural Way, a program about the harmful effects of lawn pesticides and herbicides and how to improve the physical condition of your soil and turf grass. Free and open to the public. (This is not an Elmhurst Public Library-sponsored event.)
Saturday, Oct. 1
• From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a fall open house at Churchville Schoolhouse located at 3N784 Church Road in Bensenville, hosted by the Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation. The public is invited to an afternoon of music, history, and fun activities amid the quaint charm of the one-room school. Take a “class” with the schoolmarm, learn the Virginia Reel, play vintage games and crafts. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. Info: elmhursthistory.org.
• 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.
Monday, October 3
At 11:30 a.m., the Elmhurst Garden Club will hold a monthly membership luncheon at the Wilder Mansion, 211 S Prospect Ave. The program, “Monarch Butterflies: Their Migration from Chicago to Mexico” by Diane Hunter will begin at 1 p.m Info: elmhurstgardenclub.org
Monday, October 3
From 7–8:15 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Public Library present: Mudslinging, Muckraking, and Apple Pie: Presidential Campaigns in the large meeting room at the library. History presenter Terry Lynch shares stories of the Jefferson v. Adams campaign in 1800, Jackson v. Adams of 1828, Lincoln v. Douglas of 1860, and Grant v. ANYONE! Also covered will be the 1912 election of Teddy Roosevelt when he decided to start his own political party. Register in person at the library, by phone (630) 279-8696, or at elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.
Thursday, October 6
At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum’s new exhibit opens with a lecture about Marion Mahony Griffin by author, architect, and professor Dr. Anna Rubbo (Ph.D., LFAIA), consultant for the Marion Mahony Griffin exhibit. Dr. Rubbo will discuss Mahony Griffin’s remarkable life—from her childhood in Chicago, to her studies at MIT Boston, her association with Chicago reformers, and an architectural career spanning three continents. Held in the Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave. Tickets are free for Heritage Foundation members, $10 for non-members. For reservations, visit elmhursthistory.org and click on the Adult Programs.
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 Road., is fully-accessible and parking is free.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966. From 7-8:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Elmhurst City Hall, join preservation consultant Lara Ramsey as she presents the Elmhurst Historic Preservation Commission’s recently completed historic preservation report on the York-Cottage Hill section of Elmhurst. Representatives from Landmarks Illinois and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency will discuss the benefits of landmark designation. For reservations, visit elmhursthistory.org and click the Adult Programs section.
Ongoing programs:
• 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]
