Gavin Coyle: A Celtic Christmas
Dec. 20
McAninch Arts Center
College of DuPage
421 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
(630) 942-4000
Revel in the holiday spirit with award-winning recording artist Gavin Coyle as he brings his annual “A Celtic Christmas” back to the MAC. Sing along with Gavin and his band, pianist Paul Burgess, harpist Karen Fernandez and flautist Joanne Diebold, as they perform traditional holiday favorites from America and Ireland. Ticket proceeds benefit People’s Resource Center, a local nonprofit serving DuPage County since 1975. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $40.
An Evening of Opera
Dec. 21
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St.
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
Bring the whole family for this evening of opera, song and holiday favorites performed by award-winning baritone Jonathan Beyer. All proceeds benefit The Community House. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $50, $25 for kids 18 and younger.
Rally for a Clause
Dec. 24
Net Game
145 Plaza Drive, Westmont
Six-time Grand Slam semifinalist Caroline Dolehide will host this pickleball contest, which is the inaugural event of the Chicago Style Foundation. Participants will enjoy pickleball, prizes, raffles, food, drinks and a paddle raise auction. Proceeds support the Love Like Sean Foundation and Chicago Youth Centers. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets: $100, $50 for students, military, first responders and teachers.
Tree of Remembrance
Through Jan. 1
Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale
http://www.adventhealth.com/hospice-care/adventhealth-st-thomas-hospice
Advent Health St. Thomas Hospice’s Tree of Remembrance will stand outside of BMO Harris Bank from Thanksgiving through the new year. Community members are invited 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.
Hinsdale Public Library Merch Store
hinsdalelibrary.info/store/
Find the perfect gift for the friend or family member who loves the Hinsdale Public Library. Canvas weekender bags, T-shirts ceramic mugs and travel mugs are available. All items are sold through the threadless.com online pilot merch store. Prices are set by threadless.com without library input and subject to change.
Hinsdale Humane Society Gift Shop
http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Find the perfect gift for an animal-lover at the Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Rescue and Resource Center online gift shop and help raise money to care for homeless animals. T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, beanies, water bottles are more are available for the humans on the gift list. Purchases help the organization care for the animals at the shelter.
Sponsor a Homeless Animal
http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Animal sponsorships are a great way to support homeless animals and a great gift idea. For a minimum sponsorship of $50, recipients will help provide care for an animal of their choosing, receive a personalized gift sponsorship certificate with the pet’s photo and an optional listing on the society’s website, if desired. Sponsorships can be purchased online. Questions? Call (630) 323-5630 or send an email to [email protected].
Secret Santa
http://www.lagrangerotary.org/service
The Rotary Club of La Grange and Pillars Community Health are once again asking for families for gift cards or monetary donations for their annual Secret Santa program, which serves children up to age 17 in need in Hinsdale and several neighboring communities. Gifts can be purchased on Amazon through a link at the website listed above. A list of drop-off locations also is posted there.
Red Cross Blood Drive
As schedules fill up with travel and holiday celebrations with friends and family, the American Red Cross is urging people to set aside some time to make a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. The closest drives are in Oak Brook on Dec. 26. and Jan. 2 and Downers Grove on Dec. 27. Visit the website listed above or call (800) 733-2767 to make an appointment.
