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The air is crisp and the generators are loud at Hinsdale Central Marching Band practice the evening of Oct. 21. The band is getting ready for Friday night's last regular home game of the season against Lyons Township High School. "It's going to be cold on Friday, too, so it's just getting us ready," said Matt Kurinsky, who directs the band with Matt Goeke. The generators - which are necessary to light the practice field - make it difficult to hear the directors' instructions,...
Bingo is a handsome Swiss mountain dog mix with personality plus! He is 2 years old, weighs 57 pounds and is best suited to families with children at least 10 or older. Bingo has been neutered, is up to date on all of his shots and is ready to go home today. Come meet Bingo and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through...
Corn Harvest Saturdays in October Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago (630) 876-5900 https://www.dupageforest.org After a quick session in “Corn College,” experience life as a field hand, helping to harvest this year’s crop and make corn shocks from the cut stalks. Then, create a souvenir corn-husk figure for home. All ages are welcome. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Trick or Trees Weekends in October Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074 https://www.mortonarb.org Head to the children’s garden to play tr...
With a chill in the air, it's time for sweaters, apples and making something hearty on the stove. Fall is the perfect time to try to master baking or develop a signature cocktail. The Hinsdale Public Library has a great collection of cookbooks and resources for finding a new fall favorite. Here are some highlights so you can get cooking. "Great British Baking Show" Great family viewing, this series winnows British home bakers week by week through a series of challenges. Unlike...
Glory is a gorgeous, 3-year-old calico, approved for adoption to families with children of any age, because she blends into any environment effortlessly. A great mama cat whose kittens all have been adopted, she's ready to find a home of her own and enjoy snuggling on the laps of her new family. Come meet Glory and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m....
What? Halloween is next week?! Fret not, jack-o-latecomers. Pumpkin hunting sites are still open throughout the area, most of them through Oct. 31, and they have lots of other amusements to offer to make it worth the excursion. So pack up the family and head to the suburban hinterlands in search of the orange orbs that will make the seasonal decor complete. The 40-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch at Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora, is open through Sunday, Oct. 27. Other...
Corn Harvest Saturdays in October Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago (630) 876-5900 https://www.dupageforest.org After a quick session in “Corn College,” experience life as a field hand, helping to harvest this year’s crop and make corn shocks from the cut stalks. Then, create a souvenir corn-husk figure for home. All ages are welcome. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Trick or Trees Weekends in October Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074 https://www.mortonarb.org Head to the children’s garden to play tr...
Tori is a gangly, gawky goofball who has been "sorted" into the Gryffindor house as part of the shelter's upcoming "Night at Pawgwarts" (see Page 44 for details). As her Harry Potter house indicates, 2-year-old Tori is an athletic girl who values bravery and courage. Come meet Tori and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday...
By Sandy Illian Bosch [email protected] The leaves might be changing and the temperatures might be dropping, but the real sign of autumn's arrival in Hinsdale is the annual Fall Family Fest. The villagewide community event happens from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Hinsdale Middle School. Heather Bereckis, Hinsdale's superintendent of parks and recreation, said the change in venue will allow plenty of room, inside and out, for the variety of activities...
One newly formed organization is harnessing the power of 100 women philanthropists in one room, for one hour, to create a fierce fundraising powerhouse in our community. In 2017, Western Springs resident Caitlin McNeily founded 100 Women Who Give a Damn after her husband Mike founded the organization's male counterpart in Chicago. The committee, at the time comprising of 15 local women, came together to raise nearly $13,000 for Share our Spare, a local nonprofit that provides...
Fire Prevention Week is the longest running annual public health observance in this country. Since 1922, the National Fire Prevention Association has sponsored week, which is timed to commemorate of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on Oct. 8, 1871. The conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. To help children, adults and teachers learn how to stay safe in the event of a...
Bonnie Bell is a gorgeous 5-month-old tabby and white kitten who weighs about 5 pounds. She is a darling little girl who is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations and ready to go home right away to families with children of any age. Come meet Bonnie Bell and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to...
When does it start? When do women reach the point at which they begin to neglect their own physical and mental health to care for others? Frankly, most women eventually do this. Other people's needs tend to take priority over our own well-being - first for work, then for a spouse and kids, maybe even parents and grandparents. It's instinctual. And it's not easy to balance everything. Self-care is often the first thing erased from a busy schedule. Considering how easy it can...
Boone is a big, handsome, lumbering Bloodhound mix, who at 3 years old is ready to saunter his way into a new forever family that he can love. His adoption fee is $25 off through this Sunday, Oct. 6, and he would do best in a family with children 8 or older. Come meet Boone and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through...
The week opened with a taste of Indian Summer, but today it feels like fall. And with the cooler temperatures comes the desire for heartier, more filling cuisine. At Page's, the chalkboard indicates the imminent return of one of the restaurant's most popular items. "We're known for our pot roast," owner Cissy Rallo said. "Everybody is patiently waiting." The tender meat will make several appearances on the menu - served on a dinner plate with mashed potatoes and a veggie,...
Oktoberfest Oct. 4-5 Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville (630) 420-6010 https://www.napersettlement.org Traditional cuisine and authentic beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music during the day and over-the-top rock on Saturday night. Enjoy an expanded draft menu, professional pumpkin carver, Oktoberfest pinball and laugh-out-loud competitions. Kids can enjoy special activities from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct, 4, noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: $15, $10 for...
Jennifer Post and Michael Slonoff, both of Chicago, have announced their engagement. Jennifer is the daughter of Shawn and Mary Kay Post of Chicago. She is a 2006 graduate of New Trier High School and a 2010 graduate of Marquette University. She is a dental hygienist at Post Family Dental in Chicago. Michael is the son of Jim and Ilene Slonoff of Hinsdale. He graduated from Hinsdale Central in 2007 and Bowling Green State University in 2011. He is the vice president of sales...
The Rotary Run Charity Classic turns 25 this year as runners and walkers take to the streets Sunday, Oct. 6, at The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St. in Hinsdale. The fundraiser's legacy is one of both promoting fitness as family fun and supporting philanthropic outreach. Since its inaugural event in 1995, the Charity Classic has generated more than $2 million to support local and international organizations and projects. "It's a big part of what we do in terms of service....
Ellen Victoria Kleber and Dr. Matthew Alan Smith were married Aug. 24, 2019, at Shoreby Club in Bratenahl, Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Dale and Margaret Kleber of Hinsdale. The groom is the son of Dr. Mark and Paula Smith of Hartville, Ohio. Abigail Kleber of Hinsdale, the bride's sister, was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Adri Flocco, Ilana Sidorow of Hinsdale, Sarah Nation and Valerie Yax. The groom's brother, Tyler Smith, was the best man. The groomsmen were...
Oktoberfest Oct. 4-5 Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville (630) 420-6010 https://www.napersettlement.org Traditional cuisine and authentic beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music during the day and over-the-top rock on Saturday night. Enjoy an expanded draft menu, professional pumpkin carver, Oktoberfest pinball and laugh-out-loud competitions. Kids can enjoy special activities from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct, 4, noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: $15, $10 for...
Cara is a beautiful Calico girl who has a wonderful personality and is adoptable to families with children of any age. She is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations and ready to go home today. Come meet Cara and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more...
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is asking people to do one thing in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month in September - #BeThe1To. Be the one to ... ask. Keep them safe. Be there. Help them connect. Follow up. That can sound like a lot of responsibility. But Community Memorial Foundation in Hinsdale, which sent out this message to 1,000 recipients via email, wants people to know they aren't alone, whether they are considering taking their own life or trying to...
Hans is a handsome, 3 1/2-year-old Shepherd mix pup who has found himself in need of a new home. He is best suited to an individual or family with children 10 or older. Come meet Hans and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call (630) 323-5630...
Bette Davis had it wrong. Remember her famous line? "Old age ain't any place for sissies." Seriously? What part of life is for sissies? Toddlers are on a straight uphill battle learning how to walk, talk and get the Cheerios into their mouths, instead of up their nose. Adolescents - yikes! That's a time filled with changes, inside and out, and the feeling that every thought, blemish and worry is about to go viral across social media, meme'd and "liked" a thousand times....
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that 31 percent of the country's food supply is thrown away. While the majority of that waste is from homes, one-third is from the retail sector. Sadly, food waste is considered the single largest component of municipal landfills. But even more agonizing is wondering how much of a dent that food, if rescued, could make in helping the millions of Americans who struggle with hunger. September is Hunger Action Month, and HCS...
