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Toys for Tots Nov. 26-27 Herb Melin’s garage 5734 Monroe St., Hinsdale Drop off unwrapped toys for kids ages 1-14, which will be donated to a local Marine Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. Please no stuffed animals or realistic toy weapons. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Blanket Drive Through Nov. 27 Hinsdale Covenant Church 412 S. Garfield Ave. (630) 323-2318 The church is holding its annual drive, collecting new or used blankets of any type — lap throws, baby blankets, spreads, sheets and towels. Donations may be left inside the chu...
nHinsdale Holiday Trees Ornament making & contest Dec. 2 deadline Village Hall 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr (630) 789-7090 Help decorate the Hinsdale holiday trees in Burlington Park by making a homemade ornament, which can be entered in a contest to win a prize. Ornaments should be made of weatherproof material and should not have sharp edges, pointy ends or heavy materials. A 10- to 12-inch string or twine should be attached for hanging. Submissions should not contain content that promotes foul language...
One thing unites people of any age, with different backgrounds and from all walks of life: food! Each November, many of us come together with those we love to celebrate our bonds over a delicious meal. Every family has their own traditions that are passed on to the new generation, and with the addition of young, smiling faces comes the birth of bright new ideas. As they say, the way to win a heart is through the stomach, and cooking something new for someone you cherish is...
n LEAP wreath sales Through Nov. 20 www.bit.ly/leapsale22 Hinsdale Central’s LEAP for Africa is raising money to support the mission of the LEAP Science and Maths Schools in South Africa to provide education and opportunities to underresourced students. Visit the website above for pricing and to order. Items can be picked up from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Hinsdale Central High School, 5500 S. Grant St. n Operation Christmas Child Through Nov. 21 Hope Church 5707 Wolf Road, LaGrange Highlands www.samaritanspurse.org F...
n Hinsdale Holiday Trees Ornament making & contest Dec. 2 deadline Village Hall 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr (630) 789-7090 Help decorate the Hinsdale holiday trees in Burlington Park by making a homemade ornament, which can be entered in a contest to win a prize. Ornaments should be made of weatherproof material and should not have sharp edges, pointy ends or heavy materials. A 10- to 12-inch string or twine should be attached for hanging. Submissions should not contain content that promotes foul language...
Ace is a handsome 4-year-old retriever mix who is very sweet and loves learning new tricks to show off. He is adoptable to families with children 8 years and older. He has been neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations, and his adoption fee is $275. Please consider adoption. There are so many animals in the animal welfare system right now who need help! Thank you to all of the adopters who have come forward to get the animals out during this difficult time. Visit...
It's common for cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus to peak in winter. But this year, the U.S. is seeing an early surge of RSV cases in children. Though the cold-like virus is often mild in people of all ages, it can sometimes lead to complications and hospitalization, especially for babies and immunocompromised children. As you navigate whether your family's sniffles are mild or serious, we're here to help. Read on to learn how to identify symptoms of RSV and know when to...
Salt Creek Ballet dancer Ella Backus has an inkling why "The Nutcracker" has become a mainstay production of the holiday season. "It captures the way Christmas feels on the stage," said the Hinsdale Central senior and Clarendon Hills resident. Backus and fellow Central senior Olivia Costello will inhabit the role of Clara in the company's staging of the classic ballet Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-27, in the Hinsdale Central auditorium, 5500 S. Grant St. Costello, also of...
Merry and Bright is the mindset The Community House is hoping to convey at this year's Holiday Ball to raise funds to support the vital mental health services offered by the nonprofit's counseling center. TCH's Kettering Hall and the fieldhouse will be transformed for the gala, which year after year unofficially ushers Hinsdale into the holiday season. "Guests will enter a merry Kettering Hall, draped in deep jewel-tones, for cocktails (before entering) the fieldhouse for a...
Belize is a beautiful, sweet, 2-year-old black cat. She enjoys hanging out with other calm cats and is adoptable to families with children 8 years and older. She has been spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is donated by a generous individual. Please consider adoption to help the many animals in the animal welfare system right now. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m....
Sometimes the best therapy comes from a four-legged friend. "Whether we realize it or not, they are good therapy. Animals have a calming effect and that's one of the benefits of a pet with a veteran or anybody who has anxiety or PTSD or suffers from any of those types of conditions," said Andrea Wendlandt, pet therapy/veteran program manager at the Hinsdale Humane Society. "Pets are soothing and calming and there have been studies that have been done to show those effects...
Temple is a handsome, sweet 3-year-old mixed breed dog. He enjoys hanging out with his humane friends and is adoptable to families with children 8 years and older. He has been neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations. His adoption fee is $300. Please consider adoption. There are so many animals in the animal welfare system right now who need help! Thank you to all of the adopters who have come forward to get the animals out during this difficult time. Visit...
In 2014, Hinsdale couple Dave and Chris Pequet were stirred to reach out to U.S. military service members overseas. On the recommendation of a friend they partnered with the west suburban-based nonprofit Operation Support Our Troops-America. "We talked about having a cocktail party for my clients and Chris' clients and doing something that would support a military charity," Dave said. The robust response from invitees alerted them that they'd need a bigger venue than...
This is the final weekend of the Fall Color Festival at Morton Arboretum. Enjoy special seasonal treats and a stroll along Scarecrow Trail. See the Fallapalooza listing on Page 26 for details. (photo provided)...
n A Hollywood Halloween Oct. 27 Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect Ave. (630) 323-8188 www.clarendonhillslibrary.org Film historian Annette Bochenek will lead the way into the spooky side of classic Hollywood with a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips and captivating stories. She will explore the variety of classic horror films and characters as well as how the genre was developed. Time: 7 p.m. RR n Fright Fest Oct. 28 Hinsdale Humane Society 21 Salt Creek Lane (630) 323-5630...
Americans are expected to spend more than $3 billion on Halloween decorations this year, the highest amount in the past four years. A quick drive through town demonstrates something we already know. Hinsdaleans like to keep up. New this year is the 12-foot animated hovering witch from Home Depot, spotted in a dozen locations in town (601 & 708 S. Lincoln, 604 & 733 S. Monroe, 123 & 235 N. Washington, 716 S. Vine, 552 Phillippa, 600 Mills and two listed below). She has glowing...
HeiHei is a handsome 3-year-old Siberian husky. He is very sweet and enjoys going on walks and is adoptable to families with children 8 years and older. He has been neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations. His adoption fee is $300. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Interested adopters are encouraged...
n Trunk or Treat Oct. 20 Zion Lutheran ECEC 204 S. Grant St., Hinsdale (630) 323-0065 Join the Zion early childhood education program for costumes, chili and candy at this annual event. Time: 5 to 7 p.m. n Howlin’ at the Moon Oct. 21-22 Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St. Naperville (630) 420-6010 https://www.napersettlement.org Come dressed in costume and enjoy thrilling performances and attractions at this annual event for adults 21 and older. Howl along with live music, feast your fangs into local cuisine from the Food Tru...
All the world may be a stage, but eastern DuPage County had never seen a stage like this. It was the summer of 1997 and First Folio Shakespeare Festival had taken up residence at Mayslake in Oak Brook to perform theater in the preserve. "The Tempest" was the maiden production under the moonlight. Unfortunately, a starry night wasn't great for acoustics. "We didn't have a sound system yet, so the audience was up close," said First Folio co-founder David Rice. A generous...
n Glass Pumpkin Patch Oct. 13-16 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074 https://www.mortonarb.org The Morton Arboretum’s 12th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch features demonstrations by artists as they turn bits of glass into stunning molten pumpkin masterpieces. Guests also can visit the Halloween tent to find enchanting and frightful works of art to decorate the home and garden. Glass pumpkins are available for sale from 1 p.m. Oct. 14 to 5 p.m. Oct. 16. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: free with timed admission of $1...
Dodge Ball and Four Square are a pair of 4-month-old sweet brothers with playful personalities. They have been neutered, are up-to-date on their vaccinations and adoptable to families with children of any age. Their adoption fee is $200 for the pair. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Interested adopters are...
Hinsdaleans don't have to look far to find plenty of good, off-screen entertainment for the entire family this weekend. The annual Fall Fest at Hinsdale Middle School, downtown trick-or-treating and an open house at the fire and police departments all take place Saturday, Oct. 15, and all are completely free and open to everyone. "There's lots to do on the 15th," said Hilary Poshek, the village's recreation supervisor. After a few years of changes and limitations due to...
FALLAPALOOZA n Take-Home Kit: My Silly Skeleton Oct. 7 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. (630) 986-1976 https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info Create a skeleton out of paper. Learn about bones while looping paper to create different parts of the skeleton’s body with this take home kit for kids up to second grade. RR n Teen DIY Take-Home Kit: No-Sew Fabric Pumpkin Oct. 7 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. (630) 986-1976 https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info Take home a kit with everything needed to create a small fabric p...
Princess Ash is a stunning 4-year-old shar-pei mix. She is very sweet with a great temperament and is adoptable to families with children as young as 5 years of age. She has been spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $300. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Interested adopters are...
The Hinsdale Humane Society invites the community to carve out a little time this fall to aid homeless animals. Roving Petoberfest is a series of fun events planned by the organization throughout the month to boost support as funding struggles to keep pace with the increasing rescue animal population. Robin Carroll, the humane society's marketing and public relations director, said the hope behind the effort is to give current and prospective donors special gatherings to...
