Movies in the Park
The Villa Park Public Library and the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department present Movies in the Park on Mondays, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. All are invited to bring a lawn chair and a picnic basket to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen at Cortesi Park (320 E Kenilworth Ave., Villa Park). Concessions will also be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, please check the library’s website for updates. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.
Family Fun Fest in York Center Aug. 3
Come celebrate the end of summer with the York Center Park District. There will be food, music, games, amusements and much more. Bring friends and family for celebration that will end with fireworks. Friday, Aug. 3, 5-9 p.m. Admission is free (food is available for purchase). Location: Knolls Park, 1502 S. Meyers Road Lombard.
Church seeks crafters for holiday craft show
First United Methodist Church of Lombard seeks crafters for its 39th show on Nov. 3. Tables are $35. For information or an application, call Alice at 630-930-7696.
Cantigny events
Friday, Aug.3, Movie in the Park: “Sherlock Gnomes,” Bandshell, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, Dog Days at Cantigny, Parade Field, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, Free Concert: Second Time Around, Bandshell, 3 p.m. Visit Cantigny.org for more information.
Summer Story Time at history center
Come to the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. for the free Summer Story Time. All are invited; geared for kids 2 through 5. All children have to be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Stories and craft project are offered to all who come. Call 630-469-1867 for information or check the website at www.glenellynhistory.org.
York Center kindergarten enrichment
The Kindergarten Enrichment Program is a child-centered differentiated curriculum that offers stimulating activities and learning experiences for your child’s success in kindergarten and beyond. Children who attend morning kindergarten at participating schools in District 45 will be picked up by bus and transported to the York Center Park District each day after school. Children who attend the kindergarten program may attend the After School Recreation Program following kindergarten dismissal. Additional information can be found in the KEP packet, which can be picked up at the front desk. The program begins Aug. 15. For fees and other details, visit www.ycpdfun.com or call 630-629-0886.
Vacation Bible School at Faith United Methodist
Faith United Methodist Church, 815 S. Finley Road, Lombard, will be holding Vacation Bible School, Aug. 6-10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 18. The theme is “Polar Blast: Where Jesus’ Love is Cool.” All are welcome for lessons, crafts, activities and music. For more information, call Pastor Ayla Samson at 773-729-0522.
Hair Cuttery to help less fortunate with haircuts
Hair Cuttery will be donating back to school haircuts to children who need it most. Visit one of Hair Cuttery’s neighborhood salons from now to Aug. 15. For every child up to age 18 who purchases a haircut at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons, one free haircut certificate will be donated to a disadvantaged child locally.
Red Cross in need of blood donors
After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face an emergency blood shortage. Eligible donors of all blood types are urged to give now. As a special thank you, all those who come to donate blood or platelets now through Aug. 30, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email. *Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.
Senior Men’s Club to meet Aug. 7
The Senior Men’s Club will meet Aug. 7 in the Fireside Room of the Lombard Bible Church (not affiliated), 111 S. Park Ave. (south side entrance), Lombard. The club will show the video “Remembering Chicago: Return to the Windy City 1920 thru 1940.” All men 55 and over are welcome. For more information, call 630-629-6822.
Plum Library programs
Libraries Rock Picnic! Sunday, Aug. 5, 1-3 p.m. Families with children of all ages are invited to the library’s plaza to celebrate the last day of the Summer Reading Program with frozen treats, a picnic lunch and outdoor fun. Lombard’s Dairy Queen is treating participants to frozen soft serve. Weber Grill Restaurant is grilling up hot dogs and crunchy chips. Be sure to come early, as supplies are limited. Drop-in event. No registration required. “Backing Up Your Data” Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. Explore the various ways to back up your pictures, music, videos and more. Participants will look at USB flash drives (thumb drives), CD and DVD options. Open to Helen Plum Library cardholders. Call 630-627-0316 or visit helenplum.org to register.
‘Couch to 5K’ program at Villa Park Library
All who are interested in participating in the Villa Park Junior Women’s Club Trick or Trot 5K in October are invited to take part in this summer’s Couch to 5K Training Program. Learn all about this training program at the Villa Park Public Library’s “Couch to 5K Information Session” on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Group runs will take place on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. beginning on Aug. 21. More information about the race itself can be found at vpjwc.org/trick-or-trot-5k. Registration is required for this information session. For more details, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.
