Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed…
Sunday, July 22
Run for Hunger 5K
Beginning at 8 a.m., the Run for Hunger 5K will step off from Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, followed by a Kids Run at 8:45 a.m. Participants are urged to bring a non-perishable food item for area food pantries. To register for the race, visit run4hunger.com
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Thursday, July 19
From 7-9 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association presents Music at the Gazebo. This week, Lake Effect, a pop music band will perform. Free and open to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Picnics welcome but no alcohol is allowed. Info: springroad.com
Saturday, July 21
At 1:30 p.m., at the Elmhurst Art Museum, Michelangelo Sabatino will present a talk entitled “Brick vs. Steel: Modern Architecture & Preservation in Chicago.” The presentation will provide an in-depth discussion about modern domestic structures in Chicago and its suburbs. Sabatino is the Rowe Family College of Architecture Dean Endowed Chair and John Vinci Distinguished Research Fellow at IIT’s College of Architecture. Free with museum admission or current membership. Museum is located at 150 Cottage Hill Ave. in Wilder Park. Info: call 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.com
Sunday, July 22
Richard L. Pickard, deceased January 11, 2016, a Korean War and Vietnam War U. S. Army veteran, will be honored during the 1 p.m. honor guard ceremony by having his name placed in the Roll of Remembrance at the Veterans Memorial.
Monday, July 23
From 5-7 p.m., the City is hosting an open house event at Elmhurst City Hall to demonstrate the use of the WaterSmart Portal and how residents can track their water usage. Free and open to the public. Info: elmhurst.org/watersmart.
Wednesday, July 25
From 5:30-8:30 p.m., families are invited to City Centre for a Wednesday Night Block Party with free live music and kid-friendly fun. Performing in City Centre Fountain Plaza this week is Blue Aura. On stage at Elmhurst 255 North York Plaza location will be Lake Effect.
Saturday, July 28
Beginning at 1 p.m., it is Family Day at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Resident families, friends and neighbors are invited to participate in hands-on art activities inspired by our current exhibitions. Free with museum admission or current membership. Info: call 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.com
Sunday, July 29
At 2 p.m., join Elmhurst Art Museum for a walking tour with architect Robert Bunda who will explore modern architecture in Elmhurst including the Henderson House by Frank Lloyd Wright and McCormick House by Mies van der Rohe. The tour departs from the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave. in Wilder Park. Tickets are $15/members, $20/non-members and can be purchased at the museum or online at elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Saturday, August 4
At 1:30 p.m., there will be a lecture by Jonathan D. Solomon from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, who will expand on ideas from EAM’s current exhibition. Free with museum admission or current membership. Info: call 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.com
Thursday, August 9
From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation invites residents for a skate back in time to enjoy a night for all ages at the Lombard Roller Rink, 2011 W. 22nd St. NOTE: Waivers are required of all skaters and must be signed before participation. View rink rules at lombardrollerrink.com. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and children 14-18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Skate at your own risk. Fees: Foundation Members $4, non-members $5; skate rental $4. Reservations are required and can be made online at elmhursthistory.org (Family Programs section). Info: 630-833-1457
Monday, Aug. 13
From 5-7 p.m., the City is hosting an open house event at Elmhurst City Hall to demonstrate the use of the WaterSmart Portal and how residents can track their water usage. Free and open to the public. Info: elmhurst.org/watersmart.
Friday, Aug. 17
The Elmhurst Children’s As-sistance Foundation (ECAF) will host its 23rd annual Golf Outing at White Pines Golf Course, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville. This year ECAF will be honoring Mike La Spisa as Friend of the Chil-dren for 2018. Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m., fol-lowed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. An open bar cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The full golf package is $175 per person or $700 for a foursome and includes lunch golf, cart, putting contest, dinner and open bar. Tickets for dinner and open bar only are $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight. To regis-ter, visit ecaf4kids.org.
Monday, Aug. 27
From 5-7 p.m., the City is hosting an open house event at Elmhurst City Hall to demonstrate the use of the WaterSmart Portal and how residents can track their water usage. Free and open to the public. Info: elmhurst.org/watersmart.
Ongoing programs:
- Now through July 28, the AAUW is collecting books and media for its annual sale coming Aug. 2-5. Seeking gently used books, CDs and DVDs to sell at its Used Book Sale, which will take place Aug. 2 – Aug. 5 at Lincoln School. Note: No VHS or cassette tapes accepted.
Drop spots include Lincoln School, outside front door; Elmhurst Public Library outside (by book drop slots); Courts Plus inside the entrance; and Jewel Osco at 944 S. York Road.
- Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends support and provides social activities for those who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainment. Info: Dave at 630-620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org.
- The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. New York steaks are 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]
Explore Elmhurst Express Summer Trolley Route
Stop 1: York and Park – Approximate boarding time is on the hour and 30 minutes after the hour
Stop 2: York and Schiller – Approximate boarding time is 5 and 35 minutes after the hour
Stop 3: Second and Addison – Approximate boarding time is 10 and 40 minutes after the hour
Stop 4: Cottage Hill and Virginia – Approximate boarding time is 15 and 45 minutes after the hour
Stop 5: Spring and the Illi-nois Prairie Path – Approxi-mate boarding time is 20 and 50 minutes after the hour
Stop 6: York and Vallette – Approximate boarding time is 25 and 55 minutes after the hour
Running Fridays and Satur-days from 12 noon to 12 midnight. Trains may alter approximate boarding times. To track the trolley’s exactlocation, visit ExploreElm-hurst.com.
