Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed!
Monday, May 27
101st Memorial Day Parade
Come downtown to view some 90 entries as they march in Elmhurst’s 101st Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst, stepping off at 9:30 a.m. After the parade, there will be a Memorial Day service held at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park. Free and open to the public
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Friday, May 31
The Park District is offering “Party in the Park” one Friday of each month during the summer. Kids of all ages are invited to Plunkett Park for some good old-fashioned fun. The Park District will provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes, giveaways and refreshments. Eco the Raccoon might just make an appearance as well. Free and open to all ages. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, June 2
At 2 p.m. in the Education Center, the Elmhurst History Museum will host When the World Came to Chicago: The 1893 Columbian Exposition. The World’s Columbian Exposition is often credited with putting Chicago on the map, and citizens have long been fascinated with the spectacle of this amazing fair that welcomed more than 27 million visitors. Al Walavich, a lifelong Chicagoan, architectural tour guide, local historian, and collector will share stories about the planning, construction, and celebration of the fair along with his personal collection of photos and memorabilia. FREE to Members/$5 Non-Members. Registration required at elmhursthistory.org (Adult Programs section). Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org.
Saturday, June 15
At 10 a.m., Elmhurst Senior Commission and the City of Elmhurst present another Community Conversation about the Park District’s Vision 2020 Plan, particularly the plan of a new Senior Center, led by Jim Rogers, executive director of the Elmhurst Park District. Held at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 North York Rd. Free but reservations are required, as space is limited. To register, call 630-306-7077.
Monday, June 17
From 1-4 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum invites the ublic to explore the museum on a day when it is traditionally closed. Come in to play games, make crafts and picnic on the grounds, weather permitting. Crafts available while supplies last. Drop in program appropriate elementary school age children, accompanied by an adult. Free, no registration required. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org.
Sunday, June 23
Beginning at 2 p.m., Olde Tyme Base Ball returns to the community, played by the wildly different rules of 1858. Learn to cheer and jeer in fine Victorian fashion as two Elmhurst clubs, chock full of local celebrities, play for your favor. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs for a family-friendly game played by true sportsmen from an era of wooden bats and iron men. Game takes place at the Elmhurst College Mall (in front of Hammerschmidt Chapel). Free and open to the public.
Ongoing programs:
The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) will host A Myriad of Media, a solo exhibition fea-turing the art of Charlene Lee-Freislinger. The show will feature works in graph-ite, pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic, collage, and photog-raphy. The show runs now through June 7 in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM), in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park.
- 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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