Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed…
Saturday, Jan. 21— Blood drive at Elmhurst Masonic Lodge
The Elmhurst Masonic Lodge and the Church of the Holy Family, ECC, in conjunction with Heartland Blood Centers, will be holding a blood drive from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by the dining room at the church, 159 W. North Ave. A photo ID is required. To make an appointment to donate blood, sign up at heartlandbc.org or contact Mark Entwistle at 630-707-3646 or Bishop James Wilkowski at 773-721-5383. Text APPT to 444-999 for immediate appointment.
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Monday, Jan. 23
As part of the Elmhurst Garden Club’s Year of the Monarch initiative, the Club is a sponsor of the showing of the documentary, “The Flight of the Butterflies,” which tells the story of Dr. Fred Urquhart’s 40-year journey in tracking, filming, and bringing the incredible migration of the Monarchs to all of us. The showing will take place at 7 p.m. at the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St, Glen Ellyn. Admission is free. Info: elmhurstgardenclub.org.
Friday, Jan. 27
From 5 – 6:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Rotary Club invites members of the business and professional community to an open house at Flight 112 Wine Bar and Restaurant in Elmhurst. Light snacks and beverages will be served as guests interact with Elmhurst Rotarians. To RSVP to the open house, email Rob Kopecky at [email protected].
Saturday, Jan. 28
McHale Productions and Navarro Catering is bringing Sister B’s Bingo Bonanza to the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus, 537 S. York St. Doors and cash bar open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner buffet is served from 6-7:15 p.m.; show time begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased by calling 630-638-0110 or purchase online at elmhurstkofc.org; or send a check to Navarro Catering, 322 E. Parkview Ave., Elmhurst 60126. The production will be held one night only.
Saturday, Feb. 4
• At 7 p.m., the sizzling Latin sounds of Grammy-nominated Guitarra Azul will perform at Bethel United Church of Christ as part of the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series. A wine reception will follow the concert. Bethel is located at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. Tickets are available at musicatbethel.com or by calling 630-279-4040. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $5 for students. A family pass is available at $45 for two adults and up to five children. The church is accessible and parking is free. Enter at the Sandburg Middle School entrance from St. Charles Road, or from Huntington off Poplar Street.
• “Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids”—which begins at 1:30 p.m. for ages 8-16 at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave.—is a 75-minute beginner’s class that allows children 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 required. Info: 630-833-1616 or email: [email protected].
Thursday, Feb. 16
From 6 – 9 p.m., the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation will hold its 17th annual Chef Fest dat Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, 100 Drury Ln. in Oakbrook Terrace. The event includes a variety of signature menu items produced by chefs from prominent local restaurants, bakeries and caterers, who donate their time and talent. A cash bar reception will be held from 6-7 p.m. followed by food tasting from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person; tables of ten available. For tickets and information, visit emhfoundation.org/events or call (331) 221-0388.
Ongoing programs:
• Currently on display through March 12, 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]
