Friday, July 21 Brookfield Zoo presents program at the Library Where do primates live and how do they survive in the wild? These questions and more will be answered at Brookfield Zoo Talks: Primates Around the World at the Villa Park Public Library from10:30-11:30 a.m. Children of all ages are […]

Locals will ride in the PMC with the goal of raising $48 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute On Aug. 5 and 6, George Churchill of Elmhurst will cycle up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of raising $48 million for critical research and cancer care […]

The Villa Park Public Library will hold their Summer Reading Finale 2017 on Sat., Aug. 5 from 2 – 4 p.m. Summer reading participants of all ages can say goodbye to summer reading with an afternoon of fun! Activities will include a balloon artist, temporary tattoos, and hands-on science exhibits […]

Summer is coming to an end, and so is the Block to Block Party weekly summer concert series presented by the Elmhurst City Centre. Bring family and friends on July 26th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. to rock out and enjoy free live music one last time at the City Centre Plaza and the […]

Explore the classic sport of archery at a free “Archery Open House” on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Participants will learn about this popular sport and its history and equipment before trying out their skills under the guidance of a […]

A roadside safety check will be conducted by the Villa Park Police Department during the hours of 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on August 5, 11 and 19. The safety checks are being conducted to promote the safety and well-being of the motoring public and to provide a deterrent for […]

Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 • 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. Chicka Chicka Baby Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. For newborns to 11 […]

State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), local chambers of commerce and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will host their fifth annual job fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23 at the Odeum, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Veterans seeking jobs will be admitted at […]

Love to sing? Singers interested in singing with a full orchestra and challenging their vocal skills are invited to audition for Elmhurst Choral Union. ECU’s season includes music by Copland, Rutter, Randall Thompson, Howard Hanson, and arrangements by choral legend Robert Shaw. Membership is open to singers with previous choral […]

The Addison Center for the Arts will continue its free “Concerts in the Park” series on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. on the new Addison Village grounds at the Gazebo, One Friendship Plaza. Bring a lawn chair , your favorite beverage and friends to hear a wide variety of music. […]