Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed…
Friday July 27 —
Superior Ambulance presents the Elmhurst Cycling Classic
The Sixth Annual Elmhurst Cycling Classic takes place throughout the Elmhurst College and Wilder Park neighborhoods. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride in the Community Ride starting at 6:20 p.m., right before the professional women’s race and professional men’s race. Day-of registration is $5 per rider.
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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.
Thursday-Sunday Aug. 2-5
The AAUW will hold its annual Used Book Sale at Lincoln Elementary School. The hours are as follows: • Thursday, 6-9 p.m. — Preview Sale – $10 Admission Fee;
• Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, 12 noon – 3 p.m. – $10 Bag Sale
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 Children 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 register, 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:
• 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. Kara-oke 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 Illinois Prairie Path – Approximate 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 Saturdays from 12 noon to 12 midnight. Trains may alter approximate boarding times. To track the trolley’s exact-location, visit ExploreElmhurst.com.
