On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lombard Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in six years to prevent pill theft and abuse by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. Bring unwanted […]

Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed! Thursday, April 20 — Understanding the National Housing Crisis of 2008 From 2-3 p.m. at the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., a lecture will be presented, titled, “Understanding the National Housing Crisis of 2008.” The […]

Action For a Better Tomorrow group forms What started in mid-November as a social gathering of 20 Elmhurst residents concerned about the future has turned into an organized group of nearly 700 (and growing) progressive political advocates determined to make a difference. Action for a Better Tomorrow-Elmhurst offers a forum […]

Thursday, May 4 Marge Hall oil painting demonstration Marge Hall will be giving an oil painting starting at 7:30 p.m. at Addison Village Hall, One Friendship Plaza, Room 1301. Info: call the Addison Art Guild at 630-924-1746. Ongoing events … • Addison Center for the Arts presents ‘Compilations” by Witold […]

Saturday, April 22 • Library holds poetry reading The Villa Park Public Library will host a poetry reading, beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees are welcome to read their own original works or a selection from a favorite author. This program sponsored by the Friends of the Villa Park Library. Registration is required. […]

Families are gearing up to attend the annual community resource fair hosted by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, in the gymnasium at Lake Park School, located at 330 Lake Park Drive in Addison on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “I’m excited to be able to continue […]

Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace will be hosting its free monthly educational seminar on Alzheimer’s-dementia. This month’s session is entitled “Alzheimer’s Activities to Stay Engaged: Adding Fun and Meaning to Life” on Wednesday, April 19 at 2 p.m., at 1635 S. Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace. The presenter will be Terra […]

Courts Plus offers a variety of summer camps for kids of all ages looking to get classic summer camp experience or to expand their leadership skills. Designed for kids who love physical activity, Preschool Camp (ages 3-5) offers both a morning session from 9-11:30 a.m. and an afternoon session from […]

April 29, 2017, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon our Villa Park Community Pride Commission will be sponsoring Earth Day Cleanup on the Great Western Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path. All organizations, clubs, churches, schools, boy/girl scouts, residents, etc. are invited to roll up their sleeves and volunteer to […]

Calvary United Methodist Church, 136 E. Highland, is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 29, 7 – 11 a.m. For $5.00 all you can eat of pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea, orange juice and milk will be available. All profits will benefit the Disciples Food Pantry and Society of Saint […]