Recurring on Sundays
Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected]
Thursday, Feb. 20
Artist talk with Jeanine Hill- Soldner. From 7-9 p.m. presented free by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Representational artist, Jeanine Hill-Soldner will give an artist talk at the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild meeting in February. For more information, visit: www.elmhurstartistsguild.org
Friday, Feb. 21 through March 2
Restaurant Week. Recurring daily at the Elmhurst City Centre, don’t miss out on Restaurant Week. It’s your chance to discover exciting new dishes and savor exclusive specials at your favorite restaurants. Treat yourself to a culinary adventure. For more information, visit elmhurstcitycentre.com.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Winter reading retreat. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. presented free by the Elmhurst Public Library, join the library for a getaway to celebrate all things reading. Stay for a while and read a few chapters while enjoying comfy seating and hot beverages. Then, share with others what you’ve been reading. The retreat will be held at the Gathering Room. Retreat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Book-themed crafts will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the lobby. Trading titles sessions will be held from 11:30 a.m.-noon and 2:30-3 p.m., both at the Gathering Room. No registration required. For more information, call 630-279-8696 or email: [email protected]
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Civics and Artificial Intelligence. From 7-8:30 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Public Library, learn a little more about how AI technology works, how it impacts civics and the news, and how you can navigate this new information landscape. Live in-person and on Zoom. The program is free, but registration required. For more information, call 630-279-8696 or email: [email protected]
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Cook-along. Pierogis and Kolaczkis. From 7-8 p.m. presented free by the Elmhurst Public Library, get ready for Fat Tuesday with tried and true recipes for Polish classics. Chef Kristyn Slick will guide you through the steps of making Pierogis and Kolaczkis as you follow along at home. An ingredients list will be provided before the event. Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. For more information, call 630-279-8696 or email: [email protected]
Saturday, March 1
Medley of Melodies. Starting at 7 p.m. and presented by the Elmhurst Choral Union at the First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York St., join singers from Elmhurst Choral union for a friendly evening in a casual setting. Enjoy selections in from musical theater, classical and folk styles. Free reception following the concert. Freewill donations will support ECU. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstchoralunion.org/
Hearts for the Arts.
Now through Feb. 28
Organic seedlings sale at First Congregational UCC. It’s never too early to start thinking about your spring garden. The First Congregational United Church of Christ’s 11th annual Organic Seedlings Sale is under way. Preorders for certified organic vegetable, herb and annual flower seedlings will be taken through Feb. 28. (Note the early deadline.) Seedlings can be ordered by going to the church’s website: https://elmhurstucc.org/store. Seedlings will be available for pick up at the church’s Green Garden Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10. The church is located at 235 S. Kenilworth Ave. in Elmhurst.
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.