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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, it was clear The Community House's annual spring fundraiser would not take place in April. What wasn't clear was whether the Walk the Walk for Mental Health would take place at all in 2020, said Dan Janowick, executive director of The Community House. But then, months passed and the realization set in that the fall would not bring a return to business as usual. "I think that's when we started to hear over and over again the theme of...
Edward and Violet Broschka Edward and Violet Broschka of Hinsdale celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sept. 30. They were married in 1950 at Brookfield Baptist Church. They moved to Hinsdale in 1951 and have been residents of the village since. Edward served as a private first class in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He then worked as front office clerk at the La Grange Post Office and as a professional wedding photographer. Violet assisted him in their business...
Live concert venues may be silent these days, but that won't stop the music. Several local organizations are sponsoring online concerts for those longing to hear real-time tunes. Union Church of Hinsdale is inviting people to alleviate their COVID-19 stress with "Songs from the Heart" from 7 to 7:30 tonight, Sept. 24. Director of Music and Worship Stephen Edwards and church organist Stephen Uhl will be joined by Gina Graffagna for the program, which will feature Mozart's Sonat...
Oktoberfest Sept. 26-27 Brookfield Zoo 8400 31st St. https://www.czs.org Head to the East Mall beer garden for live polka music and Lienenkugel’s Oktoberfest beer and seasonal eats (bratwurst, pretzels, sausages and more) available for purchase. Tickets must be reserved through the online timed ticketing system. Time: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost: Free with admission of $24.95 for adults, $19.95 for seniors and $17.95 for children 3-11 plus $15 parking. RR, MD Fall Nature Walk Sept. 27 Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 1...
A friend of mine recently texted me a picture of the iconic children's book character Miss Viola Swamp with the message, "I can't go into it right now. But I need to know what book this is from." I quickly typed back, "Miss Nelson is Missing" by Harry Allard. Illustrations by James Marshall ("George and Martha," "The Stupids," all the good fairy tale retellings.) You're welcome." This year more than any other, there is special comfort in reading about classrooms and lockers...
Matty is a handsome boy who is looking for his forever home, with kids of any age. He's an active 2-year-old who loves to talk and watch birds out the window. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call (630) 323-5630 for an interview. Temporary adoption hours are noon to 6 p.m....
While the pandemic has affected everyone, young and old, those living with cancer have been particularly impacted. Wellness House has provided a constant source of support for the thousands of patients who rely on the cancer resource center. "Coping with the effects of cancer has not taken a back seat to COVID-19 for the patients and families Wellness House serves," said Deb Kwiatt, marketing communications manager at Wellness House. "They need Wellness House even more now...
When's the last time you've been out to see the Zook Home and Studio at KLM? Members of the Hinsdale Historical Society would like to invite you for a visit. The society is hosting a special event, "Take a Look at Zook," on Tuesday, Sept. 22, to raise awareness of this Hinsdale architect and the funds needed to continue renovations on his home and studio (see Page 34 for details). Noted architect R. Harold Zook, who designed more than 30 homes and commercial buildings in town,...
Bruno is a handsome boy who is looking for his forever home, a home with older kids. He's a happy 7 year old who loves playing with squeaky toys but sometimes forgets just how big he is. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call (630) 323-5630 for an interview. Temporary...
As a health educator, the most common question I am asked by adults is, "How do I talk to my teenager about drugs?" Some of the most important work around these conversations is properly preparing ourselves to have them. There are all types of different drugs in this world and doing research on them all can be overwhelming and for many flat out impossible. A great starting point is to gather information on a specific drug that may be impacting a family/community or simply the...
At Hinsdale's School of Rock, over the last six months, the beat has gone on(line). Danielle Fitzsimmons, general manager of the music school at 116 S. Washington St., said the school was able to quickly pivot March 20 when they had to close under a statewide COVID-19 shelter-in-place order. "Everything happened really quickly. I felt like one day I was going over safety protocols and then the next day the entire country shut down," she said of the Saturday closing. "School...
Kellogg was the great mama cat to Crackle and Pop. She watched them get adopted first and is now waiting for her forever home. She started out as very reserved and shy, but she is really coming out of her shell in our calmer cat lodge. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call...
We made it to the first week of May. We learned of the coronavirus in February, the world shut down in March and we worked diligently, day in, day out, week after week. Until Cinco de Mayo. We each had a small margarita with the Mexican lunch we ordered in that day. Two days later the bottle was still in the fridge. We hated to see it go to waste, so we decided to have a short happy hour. We found a single cocktail and an hour of conversation to be a balm during what we have...
Tortie lovers need to step up to the plate for this one. Penny keeps getting passed over and we have no idea why! She is a beautiful 2-year-old domestic shorthair tabby who just needs a little time to adjust once she is in her new forever home. Penny is good with children age 5 and older. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application...
The rank of Eagle Scout is well-known both inside and beyond the Boy Scouting World. But few are aware of Scouting's Hornaday Badge Award. Members of Hinsdale Boy Scout Troop 8 are certainly familiar with Hornaday after two members, Hinsdale residents Aldas Kriauciunas and Sacheen Upadhye, achieved the rare honor this summer by dedicating significant time and effort into what they hope are lasting contributions in the area of conservation. Fewer than a 100 Scouts nationwide...
COVID-19 has gotten in the way of so many things this summer. But Kayla Weiss isn't letting it or anything else get in the way of her joy of becoming a mother. "Everyone I've talked to who is pregnant right now kind of has the same view of COVID and pregnancy," said Weiss, who, along with at least five other members of the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club, is expecting a baby later this year. That's not to say that the pandemic hasn't played a role in these womens' road to motherh...
Yes, her name is Figgie. She is a 3-year-old, 65-pound pit bull terrier mix and is good with children age 10 and older. Figgie is spayed and up to date on her vaccines. With her adorable pink ears and pink tongue, she will be a wonderful addition to your home. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://...
Under a white tent on a Hinsdale driveway, August blooms were emerging. The flowers were of the modeling clay variety, shaped and painted by young artists to form ornamental plates. The students fashioned them under the tutelage of teacher and mom Chun Ye, who has spent most mornings this summer out on her open-air studio leading her Spin Around the Art World summer art camp classes. The camp, part of her Tianto Art Studio program, has run from 9 to 11 a.m. every Monday...
Misty is a beautiful blue cream color with a perfect line dividing the two sides of her face, making her stand out from our cat lodge full of tabbies. Misty is a 3-year-old, domestic short hair and is good with children of any age. She is so sweet and outgoing, playful, very tolerant and ready to find a permanent home. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can...
This is Walt, a 10-month- old, 40-pound Shar Pei mix that is good with children age 8 and older. He knows all kinds of commands, and never barked once for his foster family. He enjoys getting kisses, pets and belly rubs, sleeping and relaxing on the couch and playing fetch. The Tuthill Family Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at h...
Sandra Holt didn't intend to become an artist. Although she had enjoyed a career teaching art to others, the purses she began making in retirement were supposed to be nothing more than a hobby. "I just couldn't stop," said Holt, who pairs her talents as an artist with the sewing skills gained from her grandmother to create one-of-a-kind handbags. Using unique fabrics and cork from Portugal, she creates special occasion bags in a variety of shapes and sizes. The bags will be am...
Day camp The Community House Summer Camp Through Aug. 21 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale (630) 323-7500 https://www.thecommunityhouse.org This year’s day camp program for ages 5-14 will have a 40-camper maximum. Children will be broken by age (and siblings) into groups of 10, each of which will stay together for the entire day to guard the safety of the children, staff and community. Outdoor activities will be prioritized. Campers will wear face coverings, remain at least six feet apart and will not share o...
This is Louie, a handsome 1-year-old domestic short hair who and is good with children 5 and older. Louie is looking for a wonderful family that can look past his unique nose and see the beautiful house panther that he is. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call (630)...
The rain had mostly passed through by mid-morning Monday, freeing Hinsdale Farmers Market patrons from the need of an umbrella. Protection was still prevalent, however, in the form of face masks, as both vendors and shoppers took prescribed precautions under the cloud of COVID-19. So has the pandemic dampened sales? Hardly, according to purveyors. Steve Theis of longtime participant Evergreen Farms said business is booming. "We're about one and a half times busier than what...
Day camp The Community House Summer Camp Through Aug. 21 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale (630) 323-7500 https://www.thecommunityhouse.org This year’s day camp program for ages 5-14 will have a 40-camper maximum. Children will be broken by age (and siblings) into groups of 10, each of which will stay together for the entire day to guard the safety of the children, staff and community. Outdoor activities will be prioritized. Campers will wear face coverings, remain at least six feet apart and will not share o...
