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Sam and Madeline LoPresti of Hinsdale have announced the engagement of their son, Gaetano LoPresti, to Liana Marino, daughter of Frank and Sara Marino of Willowbrook. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Illinois State University in 2014 and her master's in teaching in learning with an endorsement in English as a second language from St. Francis University in 2018. She currently works...
n Tree of Remembrance Through Jan. 1 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale https://www.amitahealth.org/giving/make-a-gift/make-a-gift-amita-health-adventist-st-thomas-hospice Amita St. Thomas Hospice’s Tree of Remembrance will stand outside of BMO Harris Bank from Thanksgiving through the new year. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Visit the website listed above for details. n Hinsdale Humane Society Gift Shop https://www.hinsdaleh...
n ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 17-19 Reber Center Auditorium Lyons Township High School 100 S. Brainard Ave., La Grange West Suburban Ballet Conservatory offers its inaugural performance of this holiday classic. Times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $30. n Holidays in Hinsdale Dec. 18 Burlington Park 30 E. Chicago Ave. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the downtown, make festive gingerbread cookies and visit Santa during this special holiday event sponsored by the village. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p....
Imagine it's mid-December and we're fighting our way through the first snowstorm traffic jam of the season. We turn on the car radio to the sounds of holiday music. The song playing is telling us, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." We can't help but ask ourselves, "Is it?" If this is at all familiar to you, you are not alone. Many adults feel the weight of the world around the holiday season, but how does that weight effect the children in our lives? It's easy to set...
This Christmas, forget sending an Amazon gift card via text. Think about celebrating the old-fashioned way by giving a book - an actual book with a cover and pages that turn (and not with the swipe of a finger). Not sure which books would make good gifts? Not to worry. We asked librarians and staff at the Hinsdale Public Library to share their suggestions for titles many on your list would love to receive. "All Systems Red" (Murderbot Diaries 1) by Martha Wells "All Systems...
Flyer is a German shepherd who is ready to meet his new family. He would do well with kids 13 and older. He's a super smart and funny 3-year-old guy whose adoption fee is $12 for the rest of 2021. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online...
People around the county marked the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Tuesday with ceremonies and observances. The Hinsdale Historical Society commemorated the occasion by opening a new exhibit titled “Remembering Pearl Harbor & WWII, Hinsdale’s Efforts at Home & Abroad.” The exhibit features photos of service men and women, various artifacts, maps and letters, and a list of Hinsdale residents known to have served in the war. That list names 1,496 Hinsdal...
Members of the Hinsdale Assembly Class of 2021 soon will be returning home from college to celebrate a year's worth of community service and fundraising for the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation at the organization's annual Assembly Ball. Despite having to cancel its annual St. Thomas Hospice Carnival due to COVID restrictions, this year's class, consisting of 26 debutantes and 24 honor guard, spent their senior year of high school giving back. Service projects included volunteerin...
Morgan is a black and white kitty who is ready to meet you! She would do well with kids of any age. She's a sweet and playful 2-year-old whose adoption fee is $75. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online application at...
Holiday Gifts for Hinsdale Central Teachers Through Dec. 10 https://www.hinsdalecentralfoundation.org Honor a teacher, coach, sponsor, counselor or staff member with a donation to the Hinsdale Central Foundation in their name. The individual will receive a letter with the donor’s message included and a special certificate to display. Donations support programs that benefit teachers, students and families. Visit the website listed above to participate. First Folio Holiday Auction Through Dec. 12 https://www...
Holiday Concert Dec. 11 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1310 Shepherd Drive, Naperville https://www.nhbddupage.org (630) 476-9072 The New Horizons Band of DuPage will perform selections of Holiday favorites. The concert will include sing-alongs, the New Horizons Concert Band, German Band and Jazz Band. New Horizons consist of musicians from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs under the direction of Maryann Flock. Time: 3 p.m. Holidays in Hinsdale Dec. 11 & 18 Burlington Park 30 E. Chicago Ave. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride...
Get in your Yuletide spirit and join the Hinsdale Christmas Walk from 5 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 3, throughout downtown Hinsdale. The 55th annual Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce event is returning, like so many activities, after last year's interruption due to COVID-19 concerns. Eva Field, the chamber's president and CEO, said there was a lot of disappointment at having to cancel the 2020 edition. "We were going to try and move forward with it but at the last minute we had to...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 1 in 2 U.S. adults have prediabetes (take a minute to check if you're at risk) or Type 2 diabetes. Now we're all about to enter that annual carb carnival of cookies, cakes, casseroles and eggnog - the holiday season. This can be a challenging time of year if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are just trying to eat healthy. At home, at the office, at family gatherings, our heads are going to be dancing with...
I think we surprised ourselves when we got another dog right away. Cody had been gone only one week when I started looking at Siberian husky rescue sites. "Only for fun," I promised my husband. But the empty backyard and quiet house were too much. I couldn't sleep, so I'd wander the house at night, looking for my dog that I hoped maybe, just maybe, I'd find asleep on the living room couch. We had a small plaque in our kitchen that my son bought in Texas. It read, "A house is...
n Acappellago Dec. 4 Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook https://www/acappellago.org (708) 762-3140 Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with music reminiscent of handmade Christmas gifts, candles on the tree, togetherness and simple gatherings with friends and relatives. Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $15-$17. n Photos with Santa Paws Dec. 4 Pet Rescue and Resource Center 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/events/santa-paws (630) 323-5630 Hinsdale Humane Society will take family pho...
n ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Pop-Up Bar Dec. 3-4 Joe’s Saloon 9220 47th St., Brookfield https://www.beds-plus.org Come dressed as a favorite character to experience Martini’s and Nick’s while raising money to support BEDS Plus Care. There will be movie re-enactments, Clarence’s signature drink, raffles and more. Tickets include light snacks and a full open bar; only 150 will be sold per night. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $60, $75 at the door if available. n Holiday Shopping Dec. 4 J.McLaughlin 53 S. Washington St., Hinsdale...
Honeydew is a mixed breed dog who is ready to meet her forever family. She would do well with kids 5 and older. She’s a sweet and adorable 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online application at h...
Planning is the key to preparing Thanksgiving dinner - especially if you want good leftovers, like turkey enchiladas. "There's usually plenty of cheese leftover from the cheese appetizer tray," Hinsdale's John Sachanda said. "That's a great thing to add to the enchiladas. Put some good cheese out there to begin with. Get ahead of the game." Another favorite ethnic dish that uses up leftovers and pays tribute to Sachanda's eastern European heritage is pierogis. He fills them...
n Giving Tuesday Scholarship Fundraiser Nov. 30 Il Poggiolo 8 E. First St., Hinsdale Tips and 20 percent of bar proceeds will go to a scholarship program supporting youth in need, foster youth and Chicago interns. Donations up to $4,000 will be matched. Donations also may be made online at https://www.econcouncil.org/giving. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. n ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Pop-Up Bar Dec. 3-4 Joe’s Saloon 9220 47th St., Brookfield https://www.beds-plus.org Come dressed as a favorite character to experience Martini’s and Nick’s wh...
n Light up the Park Nov. 26 Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont https://www.parkwaybankpark.com Enjoy a variety of family-friendly festivities from 2 to 6 p.m., including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free horse and carriage rides, characters on ice, caroling and ice carving viewing. At 5:30 p.m. the switch will be flipped on more than 80,000 holiday lights throughout the park. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and then open daily through Jan. 4. See the website for hours and other...
As the holiday season arrives, so do my childhood memories of baking in my family’s kitchen. Spending those moments together was always so exciting. I especially remember how important I felt when I got to help — following directions, measuring ingredients, testing new recipes and eating the results! As an adult, I love spending this time with my 8-year-old niece as she blossoms into quite the baker. These special experiences can happen in the kitchen or somewhere else, and we hope the library will be a place you find ins...
Waldo is a gray and white kitty who is ready to meet his new family. He would do well with kids 5 and older. He's a talkative and sweet 13-year-old whose adoption fee is covered by our Match Me Up cat campaign. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill...
One of the most common pieces of advice that is given to parents, guardians, teachers, grandparents and others alike is to be an "askable adult." Quite simply: An askable adult is one young people see as approachable and they feel comfortable asking any question. When kids are young, the "askable adult" role is easy! "Why is the sky blue?" "Why do people wear glasses?" "Why are apples red?" OK, so maybe the questions aren't easy, but they certainly are easier than the topics...
In the spring of 2020, the Hinsdale Chorale was preparing not only for a seasonal concert but for its 20th anniversary celebration. Both were nixed by the pandemic, at least temporarily. Now the vocal troupe is readying to return to the stage to make up for lost time. The chorale will perform the program "From Silence to Gloria" Thanksgiving weekend at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in La Grange. Kristi Freitager, a chorale board member and longtime alto for the group, said the...
