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Due to the peculiarities of our family schedule, I assumed primary chef responsibilities in the Kokoris household right around the time when my daughter was born. This was a problem, because for most of my life, I have been a "cereal for dinner" kind of guy. Over the past two years, though, I have branched out. I now consider myself an expert in eggs, pasta and chili. Unfortunately for my family, the list kind of stops there. When I delicately broached the subject of having...
n Pizza with Santa Nov. 30 KLM Park 5901 County Line Road www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr (630) 789-7090 Santa is making a last minute stop by The Lodge at KLM Park for a pizza lunch. Be sure to bring a camera. Time: noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $30. RR n Salt Creek Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 Hinsdale Central High School 5500 S. Grant St. www.saltcreekballet.org The ballet company will opens its holiday season with performances at Hinsdale Central. Take photos with Santa after the 7 p.m. performance Nov. 30 and enjoy...
The November wind had a bite to it Friday afternoon in the parking lot of Hinsdale Central High School. But the warm soul of service wouldn't be chilled as students "stuffed the trucks" with essential food and other items in an effort to provide neighbors in need with a happy and healthy holiday season. The Thanksgiving food drive, jointly organized by the school's National Honor Society and Business Professionals of America club, benefited FISH food pantry of Downers Grove....
Gandolf is a 7-year-old wizard of whiskers who knows exactly what he wants in life: good food and self-care! Gandolf is looking for a home that celebrates his independent spirit. He's perfect for someone who appreciates a pet with personality and a taste for the finer things (like fresh greens and quiet naps). Ready to make room in your heart and home for this magical senior? Stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit...
Blanket Drive Until Dec. 1 Hinsdale Covenant Church 412 S. Garfield Ave. www.hinsdalecovenant.com (630) 323-2318 The church is collecting new and used blankets of any kind, lap throws, baby blankets, spreads, sheets and towels for needy families in the inner city. Pack ’n’ plays are also welcome. Donations should be left inside the main entrance on Garfield Avenue or placed by the front door on the benches; pickups are also available. Clothing and Winterwear Drive Dec. 2-17 Hinsdale Central 5500 S. Grant St. Donation gen...
n Winter Holidays in the 1890s Nov. 21-Dec. 30 Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago www.facebook.com/klinecreekfarm (630) 206-9576 Join a guided tour of the 1890s farm house focusing on winter holiday traditions. Learn how farm families decorated the tree, exchanged gifts, and prepared food for the holidays. All ages are welcome and registration is not required. No tours Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free, $5 suggested donation per...
n Clothing and Winterwear Drive Dec. 2-17 Hinsdale Central 5500 S. Grant St. Donation gently used clothes to USAGain in support of Repurposing for Ecology Club and to bring awareness for Homelessness Awareness Month for Habitat for Humanity Service Club. Drop donations in boxes at the circle drive or Grant Street entrance. n Mistletoe Medley Dec. 3 Drury Lane 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace www.oakbrookchapterinfantwelfare.org The Oak Brook chapter will hold its seasonal benefit to provide support to the Infant Welfare...
Meet Dexter, the cutest little bundle of joy! At just 4 months old, this sweet, social and oh-so-soft pup loves everyone he meets - humans and dogs alike. With a personality as photogenic as his adorable face, Dexter is ready to find his forever home. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630) 323-5630. (photo provided)...
Briana Zitkevicius has spent more time studying hip hop and ballroom dancing than ballet. But the Hinsdale resident and Hinsdale Central sophomore is excited to be performing for the second year in Salt Creek Ballet's "The Nutcracker." She made the switch to ballet three years ago. "I was watching other girls do it at my old studio and I just thought it was so beautiful and I really wanted to try it," she said. "Now I really love it and I think it was a good decision." Making...
Lavender is a gentle, loving 7-year-old pup whose perfect day involves plenty of cuddles and lounging by your side. This housebroken sweetheart knows some fun tricks and has never met a person she doesn't adore. Lavender would love to be the center of your universe and would thrive in a home as an only dog with a fully enclosed, private yard where she can play stress-free. With her laid-back nature, Lavender enjoys cozy naps, snuggles, and leisurely quiet strolls with her...
The last couple of weeks have been doozies. Fights are breaking out online among neighbors, coyotes are prowling the streets and the unusually warm weather has meant that gangs of middle school e-bikers look like the 2024 update to "The Fast and the Furious." Last week, when emotions were running particularly high on both sides of the political aisle, I met my fellow members of the Garden Study Club of Hinsdale at Graue Mill to make the giant annual holiday wreath that hangs...
"Though she be but little, she be fierce!" Hinsdale Central's Helena Ault relishes this line she utters in the school's upcoming production of Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream." "My character may be small but she's strong," Ault says of Hermia, who's caught in a romantic entanglement because of her love for one man, Lysander, while being courted by Demetrius, whom she is trying to shed. "Women were not treated well at that time, and I think it's cool how Shakespeare made...
In our house holiday pies are never an afterthought. They are an event in and of themselves. My daughter Gabriella likes to remind me that her stomach has a special division devoted exclusively to dessert. She's a girl after my own heart, because I know exactly how she feels. So, with Thanks-giving right around the corner, I am already thinking about pie. Last year our family went apple picking and got a little carried away. Thus, with an abundance of apples on hand, I was...
Candy has been with Hinsdale Humane Society since December and she is still waiting for a home of her own! She is 3 years old and already has a full-time job of running around the room and playing with every toy in sight. She loves to jump, run through tunnels and climb her cat trees. With Candy in your home for entertainment, you wouldn't even need a TV! Candy is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and her adoption fee has been generously donated. For more information, stop by...
Hinsdale Central High School senior Sophie DiPasquale isn't a member of the Red Devil Service Club, the flag football team or the Civics Club. But that didn't stop her from being part of this year's seventh annual Day of Service presented by the Red Devil Service Club on Oct. 26. "I volunteer a lot," said DiPasquale, one of hundreds of students and community members who participated in the Day of Service. While other participants were part of Central organizations...
Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, with over 37 million diagnosed and nearly 9 million unaware they have it. Each November, Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about this growing health issue, emphasizing early detection, prevention and effective management of diabetes. Diabetes affects how your body processes sugar (glucose), its main source of energy. Normally, the body uses insulin to help glucose move from the bloodstream into cel...
Celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month and meet 10-year-old Boom. This puggle mix is a friendly, active guy who still has plenty of pep in his step. Boom gets along well with dogs, cats and younger kids. He gets a little worked up on walks, so he would love a fenced yard where he can relax after he's done playing. He is housebroken, neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. He is a wonderful size at 23 pounds. Boom is currently in a foster home, so please call Hinsdale Humane...
Something creepy lurks at the dead end of Canterbury Court. The underworld has taken over this dark corner of Hinsdale, disfiguring a lovely home into Massacre Manor. Tombstones, skeletons and giant spiders greet brave visitors looking to test their fear factor. The haunted house is the brainchild of Leo Dean, a senior at Benet Academy who lives a normal life there with his family when it's not Halloween season. Leo explained that the concept was birthed, well, out of his birt...
Snowball has been with Hinsdale Humane Society since the summertime. Now that her puppies have been adopted, it's time that she finds a home of her own, too. Snowball is a very intelligent lady who loves to play with herding balls and learn new things. She gets along well with other dogs but doesn't like cats. Snowball is almost 2 years old, with a winter birthday that perfectly matches her looks. Give her an early birthday present and adopt her today. Snowball is spayed,...
Dean Haunted Manor Oct. 24-27 & 31 347 Canterbury Court www.massacremanor.org Take a walk through the creepy surroundings of Massacre Manor to see how it ended up as a haunted estate. Park at the Salt Creek Club, 830 N. Madison St. Admission: Free, $10 donation per person recommended to buy costumes for children in foster care. Send via PayPal or Venmo to @theloveyproject.org. Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24-27 & 31, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Toddler Franken-Science Oct. 25 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. ww...
If you're feeling a stressed or fatigued by our upcoming election - maybe, like me, you have candidates texting you round the clock - it's almost over! Whatever your politics may be, the Hinsdale Public Library offers a variety of ways we can all celebrate our country's storied past. Two events this November offer the perfect opportunity to do just that. Local author (and library trustee) Richard Munson will be at the library on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the lau...
Upgraded light fixtures in the school auditorium. A buzzer system for Scholastic Bowl quiz competitions. A Red Devil mascot costume to boost school spirit. An underwater speaker for enhanced training for the boys and girls swim and dive teams. All were paid for by the Hinsdale Central Boosters Club. And those items represent just a fraction of the $300,000 the club has invested in the school over the past five years. "My favorite grant to give is a grant where it's a newer...
Today's kids rarely get a chance for downtime. Parents feel immense pressure to sign their children up for every activity, but what if they resist that urge? Youth sports rake in nearly $40 billion annually. This isn't just a booming industry - it's a business. Signing your child up for every league won't guarantee a professional career, but it might rob them of becoming a well-rounded person. When every minute of a kid's day is packed with activities, it's not just their week...
n Spooky Cat Café Oct. 17 Hinsdale Humane Society 21 Salt Creek Lane www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org (630) 323-5630 Join in this spooktacular event, featuring treats, cider and cats to cuddle with. All ages are welcome; those younger than 15 must be with an adult. Time: 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Cost: $25. n ‘Young Frankenstein’ Oct. 17-27 Theatre of Western Springs 4834 Hampton Ave. www.theatreofwesternsprings.com (708) 246-4043 Comedy genius Mel Brooks’ adaptation of his legendary funny film makes for a brilliant musical st...
It's fall, y'all! With the gourds lining the farmers market stalls, the multicolored mums dotting perfectly manicured lawns and towering (sometimes terrifying) Halloween decorations peering at you from every corner, you can't miss it. While I'm a summer-iced-tea over pumpkin-spice kinda girl, there are definitely some autumn events that have me feeling a bit like Anne of Green Gables: "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." Books & Brunch Speaking of Anne,...
