Monday, February 11, 2013
Walter Reed, a Holocaust survivor, will speak in Woodridge on Feb. 12 about his experiences in Germany.
Walter Reed, Holocaust survivor and Rotary Club member, will be speaking to the Woodridge Rotary Club about his experiences in Germany before during and after the Holocaust. He is a frequent speaker for the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Foundation. The Wilmette Harbor Rotary Club, of which he has been a member for 22 years, has twice honored him as its Rotarian of the Year. Interested guests are welcome to join club members for lunch and the presentation. The lunch will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Rotary Club of Woodridge 1 Mulligan Dr. It's free to attend. Rotary is an international, humanitarian service organization whose motto is "Service Above Self." The Woodridge Club has been giving back to the local community …
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Both events take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
If you're looking for something to do Wednesday night in Woodridge, you have two very different options. The Super Stolie Children's Show is a "high-energy, interactive music and movement performance that gets kids thinking, guessing, and singing about everything from spelling to animals, numbers, shapes and sounds while they move and shake to get all their wiggles out," according to the event's description. The show is hosted by the Woodridge Park District and will take place in Westminster Park at 7 p.m. Also starting at 7 p.m., Holocaust survivor Magda Brown will share her story at the Woodridge Public Library. The event is part of the Food for Thought series, hosted by the Woodridge Diversity Committee. Brown will share her story…
Monday, July 25, 2011
A concert in the park, a Holocaust survivor speaks and a look at this week's public meetings.
1. School suppy drives continue There are multiple ways to donate school supplies in Woodridge. Donate at the Woodridge Public Library, Jewel and Walgreens through the Woodridge Junior Woman's Club and at the West Suburban Community Pantry, Bridgeview Bank, Abri Credit Union and Lisle Savings Bank through the West Suburban Community Pantry. 2. Food for Thought Features Holocaust Survivor (Wednesday) The Woodridge Diversity Committee presents Food for Thought, a speaking series. Wednesday's speaker is Madga Brown, a Holocaust survivor. The event starts at 7 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library. 3. Super Stolie Children's Show at Westminster Park (Wednesday) Starts at 7 p.m. in Westminster Park. This event is described as a "high-energy, …
