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Aretha Franklin was once asked what her greatest creative challenge was and her answer was surprising. "Trying to figure out what to cook for dinner... nightly." The interviewer, Larry London, paused and laughed. Her honesty was refreshing and at the same time endearing because it made you realize that even the queen of soul had to think about dinner. That's the problem with dinner; it's so nightly. Even if you love to cook it's easy to hit a creative challenge when planning...
I am fortunate to have met many delightful members of our community at Hinsdale Public Library's front desk. Mr. S. was an avid reader. He had a positive, robust energy that was, on every meeting, infectious. He visited the library just about weekly and we always loved seeing him. He'd check out a stack of books and never needed a due date slip because he knew he would see us the following week. When other patrons were at the front desk, he would invariably let them know that...
Hot Wheels is a 2-year-old pond slider looking for a family. Her former home had too many animals and Hot Wheels didn't receive the care she needed. She is happily residing at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center while she awaits her forever home. Hot Wheels likes to hide in caves and plants, and loves to chase feeder balls. Her adoption fee is $30. If you're interested in adopting Hot Wheels or want to learn more, please stop by the center,...
Last week on this page we offered suggestions for folks who were spending their spring break weeks in Hinsdale and wanted to take a trip or two into the city. Today we're taking a different tack and looking at three possibilities for weekend getaways - either to finish off this week or for another weekend this spring or summer. All three are nearby and come endorsed by trusted sources who live or work here. Milwaukee, Wis. Distance: 93 miles Drive time: 90 minutes Even though...
Bruce is a giant puppy who needs a home This 1-year-old lab mix has grown up in the shelter system and is waiting for a home of his own. He's a lovable goofball with boundless energy and is sure to make you smile. He loves to play and needs someone with the time to give him plenty of exercise. Bruce is approved for kids 8+ and gets along with other playful dogs. He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and his adoption fee has been donated. For more information, stop by the...
Bunny Breakfasts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny March 23 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. (630) 323-7500 www.thecommunityhouse.org Hop in for a delicious hot breakfast and one-on-one time with the Bunny. After breakfast, head over to Robbins Park for the egg hunt (see details below). Time: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Cost: $37. RR, MD EGG HUNTS nEaster egg hunt March 23 Robbins Park Seventh and Vine streets (630) 789-7090 www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr Kids ages 11 and younger are invited to bring a basket, hunt for treats and visit...
Many of us have a person in our lives that we have mixed feelings about. It could be a relative, friend or a partner. You might really care for and love that person while at the same time feel disappointed and/or hurt by them. We might hope for change in our relationship with that person yet continue to be let down. How close you are emotionally to them and how frequent your interactions are can also impact the intensity of our mixed feelings. My father, who passed away in...
Avoid the teeming airports and bumper-to-bumper expressways out of town this spring break and make a short trip to Chicago, where world-class science and cultural facilities await with fresh attractions to enjoy. Here are a few enticing options. Adler Planetarium Join an imaginative Chicago pre-teen, on a visually stunning Afrofuturist journey in the Sky Show “Niyah and the Multiverse.” Niyah has a lot of questions about space and time. How can a special mask help us understand who we are in the world? Do we really need all t...
Erica De La O, artistic director of Salt Creek Ballet, wants to do more than create learning experiences for her students. She wants to create wonderful performances for the community. So, for the third year in a row, the troupe's spring performance will be of a full-length ballet, "Don Quixote." "I immediately recognized - although the triple bills of three individual dances or excerpts were entertaining - they didn't really serve the community because there is a story...
It's around this time of year - when the green shoots of tulips are looking promising, daffodils are already bursting open, and bees are thinking seriously about waking up - that your social calendar might also be starting to feel like it's equally blooming with activities. It's spring in Hinsdale. With so many events around the corner, I wanted to draw your attention to one event that's getting extra buzz this year: the HJWC ("Juniors") benefit gala, "Disco Dreams." This...
Bunny Breakfasts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny March 23 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. (630) 323-7500 www.thecommunityhouse.org Hop in for a delicious hot breakfast and one-on-one time with the Bunny. After breakfast, head over to Robbins Park for the egg hunt (see details below). Time: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Cost: $37. RR, MD EGG HUNTS Easter egg hunt March 23 Robbins Park Seventh and Vine streets (630) 789-7090 www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr Kids ages 11 and younger are invited to bring a basket, hunt for treats and visit...
Are you looking for a best friend who has it all? Meet Dallas! He loves to play but is also down to curl up on the couch with his people and snuggle. He is great on a leash and would be a wonderful companion for a family with teenagers or older. Dallas is housebroken, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. His adoption fee is $300. He is currently in a foster home, so please call the Tuthill Family Pet Rescue and Resource Center at (630) 323-5630 to schedule an appointment....
Bunny Breakfasts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny March 23 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. (630) 323-7500 www.thecommunityhouse.org Hop in for a delicious hot breakfast and one-on-one time with the Bunny. After breakfast, head over to Robbins Park for the egg hunt (see details below). Time: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Cost: $37. RR, MD EGG HUNTS nEaster egg hunt March 23 Robbins Park Seventh and Vine streets (630) 789-7090 www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr Kids ages 11 and younger are invited to bring a basket, hunt for treats and visit...
Odin is a gorgeous and easy-going husky who is ready to be your faithful companion. He is calm for his breed and likes other dogs who match his energy level. He would do best in a home with no cats and is approved for children 8 and older. Odin is 4 years old, neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. He is housebroken and his adoption fee is $325. He is currently in a foster home, so please call the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at...
This mandarin orange salad is the kind of dish that has you wanting seconds from the first bite. My aunt is the one who first made it for us at a family gathering, and she graciously shared the recipe she had gotten from a friend. Since then, this festive salad has become one of my go-to sides for brunch or spring celebrations. Shared recipes are some of my favorites, because I know a recipe that has been passed along for years between family and friends is usually going to...
Few places mark St. Patrick's Day like Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. And with several local events already green-lighted for this weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to soak up lucky vibes between now and March 17. Check out these offerings. • Elmhurst's 27th annual St. Patrick's Day parade will step off at noon Sunday, March 9, from Wilson Street and Spring Road. The procession will head north on Spring and end at the railroad crossing one block south of St. C...
Opening night is in less than two weeks, and the cast of "Artificial Hinstelligence" is rehearsing at The Community House. Bags of high-heeled shoes, pairs of sequined gloves and a sack of Santa outfits are strewn about the room, raising some questions about what crazy plot twists this year's show will take. Choreographer Amanda Snooks is leading a group through a dance number on stage while Hinsdale's Tim Fowler works through an Elton John song with help from music director G...
Meet Rusty, a sweet 5-year-old boy who just wants to hang out and have his belly rubbed. He is a little shy around strangers, but warms up quickly if you give him pets. Rusty is sensitive to loud noises, so he would do best in a quiet home. He gets along well with other calm and gentle cats. Rusty is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. His adoption fee is $75 and he is ready to go home today. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet...
Hatima is a playful and energetic 5-year-old German shepherd mix who absolutely adores playing with tennis balls. She has "herding dog" written all over her and is having fun learning agility at the shelter. Hatima is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and approved for children 8 years and older. Her adoption fee is $300. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630)...
Now that I have polished off the last of my Girl Scout cookies, paczki and Valentine's chocolates, it is time to lace up my gym shoes and burn off the extra layer that has been keeping me warm this winter. The weather is getting better, the sun is setting later and the half marathon I foolishly signed up for is suddenly just around the corner. As lazy as I can be over the winter, I genuinely miss being outside and moving around. In addition to training for my race, I'll be...
The realm of the Red Devils heralded the Year of the Dragon over the weekend. Hinsdale Central High School was the site of traditional Lunar New Year activities, food and performances on Sunday evening to mark the spring festival, the biggest and most important holiday for Chinese communities around the world. Cheerful exchanges over a mah johng game could be heard from one area outside the auditorium, while tea ceremony practitioners demonstrated their skills in another....
Managing high blood pressure is a multifaceted approach involving a delicate balance of lifestyle modifications and medical interventions. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is here to offer hope that positive changes in diet, physical activity, stress management and other lifestyle changes can significantly contribute to healthy blood pressure control. Adopting a heart-healthy diet is essential for managing high blood pressure. Lifestyle choices make a difference not only to...
Freya is a friendly and happy young lady who loves to learn and play. She's a smart girl who likes to use her brain to figure out puzzle feeders and to learn new commands - she already knows sit, paw, stay and down. She would be a great student for training. Frey is 1 year old, spayed, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. She is approved for children 10 and older and her adoption fee is $325. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue &...
By Pamela Lannom [email protected] Union Church of Hinsdale had plenty of reasons to celebrate Irv Clarke Sunday. First, it was the day before Clarke, who has lived most of his life in Hinsdale, turned 100. Second, he is generously supporting the church's efforts to open an early childhood education center in Summit. He hopes to encourage others to contribute as well by matching donations up to a substantial amount. "It's a real good project and I'm glad to be able to...
Eleven-month-old Cal had a rough start to life. He is very shy and timid, but he is so gentle and just wants to be loved. He needs a patient adopter who can spend time with him and show him that the world isn't scary. Cal is 45 pounds, vaccinated, neutered, microchipped and super handsome. He is ready to go home today and his adoption fee is $300. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit ww...
