Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed…
Saturday, Oct. 8 — York & Vallette Fall Fest
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the York & Vallette Business Association will host its annual Fall Fest at York and the Prairie Path. Come out and enjoy games, rides, food and all kinds of fun. Wear your costume if you’d like and plan to decorate pumpkins and more. Free and open to the public.
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Thursday, Oct. 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 exhibit. Dr. Rubbo will discuss Griffin’s 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, Oct. 12
• 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 be there. For reservations, visit elmhursthistory.org and click the Adult Programs section.
• At 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, the AAUW Elmhurst Branch and the library are co-sponsoring a program titled “The Long Road to Victory,” a portrait of five dedicated leaders in the 72-year battle for the women’s right to vote. Meet Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, and Carrie Chapman Catt, will be portrayed in a series of vignettes. AAUW members need not register, others should call 630-279-8696.
Friday, Oct. 14
From 7:30-10:30 p.m., there will be an event at the Elmhurst Art Museum for the purposes of raising funds for the Elmhurst Center for Performing Arts currently in the works. Entertainment will be provided by Michael St. Peter, a York grad who studied at Juilliard. Tickets are $150 per person, or $225 including the preview reception, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and info, call 630-927-5555 or visit ecpa-elmhurst.org.
Saturday, Oct. 15
• At 10 a.m. at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 No. York Road, the Elmhurst Senior Commission presents a Community Conversation called “You Matter Too! — The Journey Of Care Giving,” presented by Mary Helen Ekstam, Journey Care Life Learning Advocate for seniors and caregivers. Seating is limited, call (630) 306-7077 to register.
• From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Elmhurst Fire Department will host an Open House at Fire Station #2, 601 So. York, to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week. There will kids activities, fire prevention and safety tips, station tours, therapy dogs, refreshments and more. Free and open to the public. Info: 630-530-3090.
Sunday, Oct. 16
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dan Gibbons and his Turkey Trot Foundation is hosting the Inaugural Fighting Hunger Walk on the mall of Elmhurst College. Since it is the first year, there is neither an entry fee, nor a minimum pledge amount. Each team can select an amount they feel comfortable achieving. To register, visit dgthungerwalk.org for forms and more information.
Saturday, Oct. 22
Illinois Fire Chiefs will take part in a Celebrity Sports Legends Basketball game at Glenbard East High School. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is based on availability. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite or by calling 630-592-9646. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Fire Chiefs Foundation, which provides scholarships to help firefighters continue their education.
Ongoing programs:
• Opening Oct. 7 and remaining through March 12, 2017, the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin. More than a talented artist and architect: Griffin was the backbone of the Prairie School of Architecture who brought the work of many more famous architects to life—including her husband, Walter Burley Griffin, and the inimitable genius Frank Lloyd Wright. This biographical exhibit explores her life, her work, and her legacy.
• 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]
