Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed…
Saturday, Sept. 15
4th Annual Craft Beer Fest
From 1-5 p.m., celebrate fall and the craft beer movement at the 4th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest, with more than 100+ brews and ciders from 50+ brewers. Sample an array of craft beers on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum and enjoy live music and food from Barbecue Jim’s Catering. Presented by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and sponsored by Pints Elmhurst. VIP tickets offer early entry at 12-1 p.m. Tickets: $40 before 9/8/18; $50 after. For tickets and information, visit elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.
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Thursday, Sept. 13
From 6-8 p.m., Cool Cars Under the Stars will be held at the Elmhurst American Legion. Visit the York Alumni Association’s Table for info about the upcoming Centennial Celebration and for official merchandise. Theme: Muscle Cars & Hot Rods. $5 hot dog or hamburger meals inside.
Saturday, Sept. 15
- From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. he 24th Annual Spring Road Day will be held at Wild Meadows Trace Park by the Gazebo and the Prairie Path on Spring Road. There will be a moon jump, a station for kids with temporary tattoos, a petting zoo, pony rides, concession stand and more. The event is sponsored by the Spring Road Business Association.
- Beginning at 1:30 p.m., there will be an artist-led exhibition tour at the Elmhurst Art Museum with artist David Wallace Haskins, who will provide an in-depth look at the current exhibition.
Free with museum admission or current membership. Info: 630-834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org
Saturday, Sept. 22
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Founda-tion’s 14th Annual Autumn Affair will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction, followed at 7 p.m. by dinner, live auction with auctioneer Jim Miller and music by The DJ Firm. For tickets and more information, visit emhfoundation.org/autumnaffair.
Sunday, Sept. 23
At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents “Rollerspeak and a Pop-Up Exhibit with James Turner, a founder of the National Roller Skating Museum in Lincoln, Nebr., and co-author of The History of Roller Skating (1997). At the History Museum’s Education Center at 120 E. Park, Turner will present a slide lecture on the evolution of rollerskating from the late 1880s to modern times, and discuss the sport’s explosion in popularity during the Golden Age in the 1950s and ‘60s. Discussion to follow. Free to Foundation members; $5 for non-members. Registration is required. Call 630-530-6879 or visit elmhursthistory.org
Wednesday, Sept. 26
At 4 p.m., Elmhurst College presents Tanya Cabrera, who will present “Undocumented Student Access: Mental Health Trauma, College Access and Immigration Politics as the annual César Chávez Intercultural Lecture. It will be held in the Founder’s Lounge of the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College. Admission is $10 for the general public and free for EC students, faculty, staff and alumni. Tickets available at elmhurst.edu/cultural or call (630) 617-5186.
Sunday, Sept. 23
From 2-4 p.m., relive skating memories with James Turner, author and founding member of the National Roller Skating Museum, who will discuss the history and popu-larity of the sport. Bring your own skating memorabilia to participate in a “pop-up” exhibit following the talk, meet fellow rink rats, and share memories. Admission is free to Members, $5 Non-Members. Registration re-quired and can be done online at elmhursthistory.org (Adult Programs) or call 630-530-6879.
Monday, Sept. 24
From 6-8 p.m., Cool Cars Under the Stars will be held at the Elmhurst American Legion on a Special Night in conjunction with York High School’s Centennial Celebration. Visit the York Alumni Association’s Table for info and official merchandise. $5 hot dog or hamburger meals inside.
Thursday, Sept. 27
- From 5:30-11 p.m., there will be a Meet & Greet Kick-Off for the York High School Centennial Celebration in the back room of Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 No. York. Tickets are $20 per person, payable at the door. The celebration continues through the Homecoming weekend.
- At 7 p.m., One Fifty One Kitchen & Bar, 151 N. York St. will host a Craft Beer Dinner and History of Beer Talk in honor of the 4th annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest held Sept. 15. At One Fifty One, a selection of craft beers will be matched with a four-course Chef-selected menu. History Museum’s Executive Director Dave Oberg will share his vast knowledge of the History of Beer. Tickets at $60 each and reservations are required online through Event-brite at event-brite.com/e/craft-beer-dinner-tickets.
Friday, Sept. 28
- The YCHS Centennial Classic Golf Outing will be held at White Pines Golf Course, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. $65 per person for cart and 18 holes of golf. To register, visit Elmhurst205.org/centennialcelebration. RSVP by Sept. 14.
- The York Dukes Homecoming Football Game will take place at York stadium the pre- and post-game gathering sites for guests celebrating York’s 100th anniversary. Sophomore game at 5 p.m., Varsity game at 7:30.
Saturday, Sept. 29
- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be an open house at York High School for those taking part in York’s Centennial Celebration. The day includes tours of York and family fun including a BBQ, music family games and free prize drawings.
- From 12 noon to 3 p.m., the Centennial Outdoor Picnic.
- From 6 p.m.-12 midnight, the Centennial Homecoming Party to celebration York High School’s Centennial Celebration will take place at the Diplomat West, at Rte. 83 and North Ave. To register, visit Elmhurst205.org/centennialcelebration. Tickets are $50 per person by Sept. 14, $60 after.
Sunday, Sept. 30
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Brunch with a Duke” will take place at White Pines Golf Club & Banquets, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville, as part of York High School’s Centennial Celebration. Tickets are $30 per person. To register, visit Elmhurst205.org/centennialcelebration. RSVP by Sept. 14.
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. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800
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