Garden plots still available in Villa Park
Villa Park’s Community Garden plots are available now purchase for the season. Only a few plots remain open. Anyone who has a green thumb or wants to try their hand at gardening is welcome to purchase a plot. Garden plots will be available for planting starting mid-May and the complete fall clean-up needs to be done by Oct.31. The Garden plots and are located at Westmore Park (between Westmore and Biermann off of Plymouth). The fee to reserve a 10’ x 10’ plot is just $10. Plots are sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. Call 630-834-8970 with any questions.
Plum Library programs
“Galaxy in a Jar” Sunday, June 2, at 3 p.m. Make your own galaxy in a jar with soothing colors and swirls. Grades 6-12. Call 630-627-0316 or visit helenplum.org to register. “Little Builders” Tuesday, June 4, at 10 a.m. Join in for block play. Participants have wooden blocks, Duplo blocks, jumbo blocks and more. Recommended for children 5 and younger, with participating adult. Drop-in event. No registration required.
RRAF Jewelry Sale June 7-8
RRAF, (Where Reality is Respect, Appreciation, and Fulfillment), is holding a Vintage and Costume Jewelry Sale Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 613 S. Main St., Lombard. There will be a large beautiful selection all at very low prices and all proceeds benefit people with autism and developmental disabilities. Visit rraf.org for more information.
Fishing derby June 9
Anglers 15 and under are invited to drop a line at the annual “Just for Kids Fishing Derby” on Sunday, June 9 from 8 a.m. to noon at Silver Lake at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. This free family-friendly event awards prizes in four age categories to anglers who catch the largest of three types of fish or who win the casting contest. The awards and a raffle are announced at the end of the program. Families can register for the Just for Kids Fishing Derby online 24/7, through Visitor Services at 630-933-7248 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at the event. Throughout the morning, anglers can also talk with Forest Preserve District fishing pros about tips and tricks for fishing DuPage waters. Maps and creel limits are online and in the forest preserve district’s fishing guide.
Herrick Lake open for event rental
Organize memorable weekday birthday parties, field trips and corporate retreats with “Have It at Herrick!” boating, picnic, fishing, and archery packages at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. For details, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the district’s e-newsletter, blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram page.
Preschool Pajama Party in York Center
Participants can wear their pajamas and bring their slippers to the YCPD pajama party. Participants will enjoy some midnight snacks and have some fun with some slumber themed games and crafts. *Lunch included. Ages: 3-5 years. Date: Monday, June 17. Time: noon to 1 p.m. Fee: $10/resident; $12/non-resident. Location: Lower Rec Room. Register by Monday, June 10. Visit www.ycpdfun.com or call 630-629-0886, York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard.
Reality Illinois/The Teen Board to meet this summer
Teens are invited on June 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the College of DuPage for the first meeting of the new school year for Reality Illinois/The Teen Board to the DuPage County Health Department. At the “Philanthroparty,” participants will celebrate some Reality wins over the past year (passing Tobacco 21 legislation to limit sales of tobacco to those under 21), play with comfort dogs, hear from a local teen on how to take an idea for positive change into action, and create signs with positive messages that will be posted throughout high schools in DuPage County. There will also be raffle prizes (White Sox tickets, Blackhawks Convention tickets) Register here: tinyurl.com/y58nujsw. All teens are invited. Reality Illinois/The Teen Board to the DuPage County Health Dept. will meet begin on Tuesday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at the Glenbard District Office, 596 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn.
Battle of the telescopes at Villa Park Library
Will the mighty Hubble Telescope ever be eclipsed? The Villa Park Public Library will attempt to find out at “Hubble vs. Webb: Space Telescopes” on Monday, June 3, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Learn about the new James Webb Telescope and delve deep into the differences between the two space scopes. This program will be held off-site at the Iowa Community Center (338 N. Iowa Ave.) in Villa Park. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.
Ribbon cutting at North Terrace Park
Join Villa Park Parks and Recreation for a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of North Terrace Park Friday, May 31, 300 N. Westmore, at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Senior Men’s Club to meet June 4
The Senior Men’s Club will meet June 4 at 1 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Lombard Bible Church (not affiliated) 111 S. Park Ave. (south side entrance), Lombard. The guest speaker will be Karl Bruhn who is a former history teacher. He will talk about “The 1893 World’s Fair.” All men 55 and over are welcome. For more information, call 630-629-2498.
D-Day program at Cantigny June 6
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, June 6. A full day of commemorative “D-Day 75” activities is planned for all ages. Cantigny Park is open from 7 am to sunset, seven days a week. Regular parking is $5 and includes admission to the gardens and museums. For more information, visit www.cantigny.org.
Dodgeball in York Center
Dodge, duck, dive, dip and dodge. Bring your team to play dodgeball at the YCPD gymnasium. Participants will play a variety of dodgeball games including the classic. The variety of games includes doctor dodgeball, castle dodgeball and wipeout. The staff will be there to lead and ref games. Gym shoes required. Ages: 9-12 years. Date: Thursday, June 13. Time: 5-6 p.m. Fee: $5/resident; $6/non-resident. Register by Thursday, June 6.
Visit www.ycpdfun.com or call 630-629-0886, York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard.
Friends fundraiser June 7
The Friends of the Villa Park Library will hold their next Dine-Out fundraiser on Friday, June 7 from 1-6 p.m. at Las Isla Marias (31 W. North Ave.) in Villa Park. If customers bring in a printed flier or show the flier to the cashier on their smartphones, Las Islas Marias will give back 15 percent of the proceeds from this date and time to the Friends. Money received from this Dine-Out will help the Friends support various programs and services at the Villa Park Public Library. Fliers are available on the library’s website or at one of the service desks. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.
