Saturday, Aug. 5
Sensory friendly tour of the Library
From 9:15-10 a.m., the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, will be hosting a sensory-friendly tour of what the library has to offer you and your family (for children fifth grade and under; families are welcome). This 45-minute tour will include staff introductions, first and second floor guided tours, and time for questions. Registration is required Info: Call 630-458-3338 or visit addisonlibrary.org.
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6
Taste of St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church at 330 E. Fullerton Ave. will host its fourth annual free festival known as Taste of St. Joseph. Hours are Saturday from 12 noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Enjoy carnival rides, games, pony and camel rides, live musical and entertainment, cold beer, food and much more. Free admission, some items carry a fee, tickets available at the main booth. Info: 630-279–6553.
Monday, Aug 7
Social media marketing at the Library
From 7-8:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, learn how to harness Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms to advertise your business, event, or blog. A basic knowledge of social media for personal use is recommended. Registration is required. Info: Call 630-458-3354 or visit addisonlibrary.org.
District 4 food distribution
From 10 a.m.-12 noon at Indian Trail Junior High School, 222 N. Kennedy Drive, there will be a Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Pantry food distribution. Food is free to low-income families; distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Visitors are asked to bring bags or boxes for packaging. Sponsored by Money Managers Financial Group in partnership with the Addison Early Childhood Collaborative.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Concert in the Park featuring The Limited Edition Big Band
At 7 p.m., the Limited Edition band will perform as this week’s Concert in the Park covering a full spectrum of big band, jazz and dance music. Info: call 630-458-4500 or visit addisoncenterforthearts.com
Wednesday, Aug. 9
Magic with Jeanette Andrew at the Library
From 7-8 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, experience your own senses like never before. Jeanette will shatter the mold of the traditional magic performance. Registration is required. Info: Call 630-458-3320 or visit addisonlibrary.org.
Saturday, Aug. 12
Kids Kollect at the Library
From 2-4 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, bring your personal collection of cool stuff to the Library and put it on display. Please register if you plan on bringing in a collection and arrive at 1:30 p.m. to set up in the Library’s Large Meeting Room. This is a collaboration with the Addison Historical Society. Registration is required. Info: Call 630-458-3338 or visit addisonlibrary.org.
Monday, Aug. 14
Meet local author: Luisa Buehler at the Library
From 7-8 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, Luisa will discuss the many murder methods and their myths for authors to use when their characters’ time is up. Registration is required. Info: Call 630-458-3320 or visit addisonlibrary.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Concert in the Park featuring Transformation
At 7 p.m., this week’s Concert in the Park features Transformation, which offers vintage rock and today’s country, funk, disco and R&B music performed by this group of seven talented musicians. Info: call 630-458-4500 or visit addisoncenterforthearts.com
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Read, design and build a better world at the Library
From 7-7:45 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, build character and learn to be open to new ideas during this fabulous performance by Miss Maggienicifent. Free tickets are now available. Registration is required. Info: Call 630-458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary.org.
Ongoing events …
Get your high school diploma
The Addison Public Library is now offering adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through a new program, Career Online High School (COHS). The library is providing a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education. You must live in Addison and be 21 or older. Call 630-458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary.org
Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) meet each month
Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst, starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 or wow.cfsites.org.
Active Adults Senior Club
Adults, ages 55 or better, are invited to Park District’s Active Adults Senior Club on Tuesdays from noon-2 p.m. at Community Rec Center, 120 E. Oak Street. For more information, contact Teresa Grodsky at (630) 233-7275, option #2.
• TOPS meetings held on Friday mornings
Remember TOPS? Take Off Pounds Sensibly is still here helping and supporting people to lose weight. Meetings are held on Thursday evenings at the Addison Park District building at 120 E. Oak St. Weigh in from 6-6:30 p.m., then meet from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Or there is a weight-in Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. followed by a meeting from 10-11 a.m. Info: for Thursday meetings, email Sandy at [email protected]; for Friday meetings, email Millie at [email protected]
Summer worship hours at Prince of Peace
Worship hours have changed for the summer at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1213 W. Army Trail Blvd. Through Labor Day, Sunday worship will be at 8:15 a.m. for the S E.E.D. discipleship services, and 9:15 for traditional service. Wednesday evening services continue at 7 p.m. all year. Call 630-543-3458 for more information.
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