Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed…
Sunday, June 24
Vintage Base Ball
At 2 p.m., come to the Elmhurst College Mall to enjoy Vintage Base Ball played in fine Victorian fashion play by the original rules from 1858. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs. Admission is free. Info: elmhursthistory.org or (630) 833-1457
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Thursday, June 21
From 7-9 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association presents Music at the Gazebo. This week, Scramble, a rhythm & blues and classic rock band will perform. Free and open to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Picnics welcome but no alcohol is allowed. Info: springroad.com
Saturday, June 23
- At 10:30 a.m., ages 8 through adult are invited to Lizzadro Museum for a 75-minute program on rocks and minerals led by geologist Sara Kurth. Learn to identify minerals through basic hands-on observation skills and hardness tests. Great for rockhounds and scouts, adult supervision required. Fee: $5 per person. Reservations required. Call 630-833-1616 or email [email protected].
- At 1:30 p.m., kids from ages 8-16 are invited to the Lizzadro Museum for the ‘Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids’ program. Children can make their own gemstone jewelry to keep. Choose two different types of jewelry to make with stones from the Museum Shop and learn how to work with jeweler’s tools. Completes Girl Scout Jewelers badge. Fee $10 per person. Reservations required. Call 630-833-1616 or send an email to: [email protected].
Saturday, June 23
Sunday, June 24
The York Radio Club will be hosting a 24-hours blitz to include nationwide radio communications from the Elmhurst Fire Dept. training facility at 910 No. Addison. The public is invited to stop in anytime from 9 a.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday. Info: yorkradioclub.com
Wednesday, June 27
From 5:30-8:30 p.m., families are invited to City Centre for a Wednesday Night Block Party with free live music and kid-friendly fun. Performing in City Centre Fountain Plaza this week is the Owen Stevenson Trio. On stage at Elmhurst 255 North York Plaza location will be Flanl.
Wednesday, July 4
4 on the 4th race will be held, beginning with the 4-mile race at 7:15 a.m., followed by ta 1K Kids race at 8:20. Both events start and finish on Prospect Ave. between Elmhurst College and Wilder Park. Proceeds to benefit ECAF. To register, visit 4on4th.com.
Thursday, July 5
From 7-9 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association presents Music at the Gazebo. This week, Summit, a good time Rock & Roll band will perform. Free and open to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Picnics welcome but no alcohol is allowed. Info: springroad.com
Saturday, July 14
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elmhurst Toyota, Elmhurst BMW and Jaguar Elmhurst will host their annual USO Barbecue for the Troops at the dealership at 440 W. Lake St. Includes hog roast, a moon jump and slide for kids, demonstrations by U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Air Force. Free and open to the public. Info: 630-279-2160.
Wednesday, July 18
From 5:30-8:30 p.m., families are invited to City Centre for a Wednesday Night Block Party with free live music and kid-friendly fun. Performing in City Centre Fountain Plaza this week is John Charles Weston Trio. On stage at Elmhurst 255 North York Plaza location will be the Scottie Long Music Duo.
Sunday, July 22
Beginning at 8 a.m., the Run for Hunger 5K will step off from Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, followed by a Kids Run at 8:45 a.m. Participants are urged to bring a non-perishable food item for area food pantries. To register for the race, visit run4hunger.com
Ongoing programs:
- Now through July 28, the AAUW is collecting books and media for its annual sale coming Aug. 2-5. Seeking gently used books, CDs and DVDs to sell at its Used Book Sale, which will take place Aug. 2 – Aug. 5 at Lincoln School. Note: No VHS or cassette tapes accepted.
Drop spots include Lincoln School, outside front door; Elmhurst Public Library outside (by book drop slots); Courts Plus inside the entrance; and Jewel Osco at 944 S. York Road.
- 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
- TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sensibly—meets on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10-
11 a.m. Info: email Millie at [email protected]
Explore Elmhurst Express Summer Trolley Route
Stop 1: York and Park – Approximate boarding time is on the hour and 30 minutes after the hour
Stop 2: York and Schiller – Approximate boarding time is 5 and 35 minutes after the hour
Stop 3: Second and Addison – Approximate boarding time is 10 and 40 minutes after the hour
Stop 4: Cottage Hill and Virginia – Approximate boarding time is 15 and 45 minutes after the hour
Stop 5: Spring and the Illinois Prairie Path – Approximate boarding time is 20 and 50 minutes after the hour
Stop 6: York and Vallette – Approximate boarding time is 25 and 55 minutes after the hour
Running Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon to 12 midnight. Trains may alter approximate boarding times. To track the trolley’s exactlocation, visit ExploreElmhurst.com.
