Friday, July 29, 2011
Five things to know for this weekend.
1. Tower Hill Drive Garage Sale (Friday and Saturday) This garage sale will take place on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It touts "something for everything," from designer purses to toys to DVD's. The address is 1228 Tower Hill Dr. 2. Wheeler Street Garage Sale (Friday) Two garage sales will take place next door to each other at 2107 Wheeler St. on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wares include toys, housewares and bikes. 3. Western Day at Cypress Cove (Saturday) Enjoy games, prizes and lunch specials during a western-themed day at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park. The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. 4. West Suburban Community Pantry Sponsors "Ton of Food Challenge" The West Suburban Community Pantry wants to raise the …
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, …
Friday, July 22, 2011
Tom Felton comes to town, SEASPAR hosts its golf classic and it's the grand opening celebration of Goodwill in Woodridge.
1. Tom Felton is in town tonight and Sunday Felton (a.k.a. Draco Malfoy) will be at Hollywood Blvd. tonight and Sunday to greet fans. To meet Felton, you must purchase a movie ticket. Bring money if you want an autograph or photo. 2. SEASPAR hosts annual summer golf classic (Friday) Registration starts at 11 a.m. Friday with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Each player receives a box lunch, giveaways and complimentary range and putting green use. The fee is $140 per golfer. 3. Goodwill Retail Store & Donation Center celebrates its grand opening Woodridge's Goodwill store is celebrating its grand opening this weekend. Check out special deals Friday and Sunday and a Saturday visit from Mike Wolfe from History Channel's "American Pickers." 4. …
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Five things to know for Tuesday, July 19.
1. Heat continues today Heat indices are expected to reach 97 Tuesday and 105 to 110 Wednesday and Thursday. Here is a list of cooling centers in Woodridge: After 10 p.m., you can go to the Lisle Police Department at 5040 Lincoln Avenue in Lisle. 2. First village forum tonight The first in a series of community forums will be held Tuesday night at Jefferson Junior High from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The topic will be public safety and gang suppresion. 3. Hobson Corner Park hours You'll need to beat the heat this week. You can use the Hobson Corner Splash Pad from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 4. A guide to Woodridge's Facebook pages We've put together a list of Facebook pages from Woodridge businesses and organizations for all of our Facebook fans…
Monday, July 18, 2011
Two school supply drives, a hot week ahead and the first village community forum Tuesday night.
1. It's going to be a scorcher. Heat indices are expected to reach 100 today and 105 to 110 by Wednesday and Thursday. Here is a list of cooling centers in Woodridge: After 10 p.m., you can go to the Lisle Police Department at 5040 Lincoln Avenue in Lisle. 2. West Suburban Community Pantry school supply drive The West Suburban Community Pantry will be accepting donated school supplies for students in the Woodridge and Lisle communities until Aug. 31. Click this link to see what to donate and alternative donation locations. 3. Woodridge Junior Woman's Club school supply drive This drive benefits District 68. Donation locations include: Woodridge Public Library, Jewel-Osco at 75th and Janes Avenue and Walgreens at 63rd and Belmont. 4. …
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Five things to know around Woodridge for Thursday, July 14.
1. Wednesday's headlines 2. Happy Harry Potter Day! No, it's not an official holiday, but I'm declaring it one in honor of the midnight premiere of the final installment of the series. Woodridge Patch will be at Cinemark before the midnight showing. If you see me, say hi! If you want to show off your Potter costumes, send photos to me at melissat@patch.com. 3. Village Meeting is Canceled Tonight The village board usually meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. However, the meeting for tonight has been canceled. 4. Learn How to Balance a Budget (Thursday) Gary Damato of EdwardJones will discuss setting personal financial goals, managing expenses and debt, savings options, and creating a financial blueprint at this …
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Eat at Noodles & Company and raise money for the Jaycees, a Woodridge skate competition and a camp-out in Hawthorne Hill Woods.
1. Monday's headlines 2. Park District to Host Skate Contest (July 22) This competition is a little over a week away (July 22), but I figured you'd want time to practice. Top scorers from a first run will skate in a second and deciding final run. Prizes will be awarded for the top three skaters. There are three divisions: ages 9-14, high school and adult. Good luck! 3. Camp Out in Woodridge Camp out in Hawthorne Hill Woods from Aug. 12 to 13. The Park District will provide food for an early evening cookout, marshmallows and breakfast. You provide the rest. Registration deadline is Aug. 6. 4. Noodles = $$ for Jaycees Eat at Noodles & Company from 4 to 8 p.m. today and raise money for the Woodridge Jaycees. 5. Baby Lapsit Playgroup at…
Monday, July 11, 2011
Jaycees fundraiser, Harry Potter madness and a free concert.
1. Friday's headlines 2. Harry Potter Thursday/Friday Midnight showings for the final Harry Potter film are available at Cinemark, AMC Loews and Hollywood Blvd. Just remember that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will be visiting July 22-24, not this week. 3. Jaycees Fundraiser at Noodles (Tuesday) Eat at Noodles & Company on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. to raise money for the Woodridge Jaycees. 4. Deadline for entry-level police officer testing is Wednesday Interested in being a Woodridge police officer? The deadline for the entry-level test is Wednesday. Read more about becoming a police officer here. 5. Free concert at Mending Wall Park (Wednesday) Cover Story, a four-piece classic dance rock band, will perform music from five decades, with …
Friday, July 8, 2011
Events in the area this weekend, including a charity garden walk, a golf championship and a Hobbit Theater-Hike.
1. Thursday's headlines 2. Garden Walk Fundraiser Supports the Homeless (Saturday) Organized by the Downers Grove United Methodist Church, this fifth annual event "gives you an opportunity to view some of the most beautiful gardens in the area," according to the church's website. All proceeds benefit the DGFUMC Bridge Board in providing transitional housing and mentoring for homeless families. 3. Golf Championship at Seven Bridges (Sunday) Sunday's event starts at 8 a.m. and includes pre-golf snacks, post-golf lunch and an 18-hole stroke play event. Cost is $125. 4. Disc Golf Tourney at Castaldo Park (Sunday) Register with the Woodridge Park District for this event (call 630-353-3344), which will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each player …
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Free concert by Lisle Community Concert Band, new exhibit at the Woodridge Public Library and a school supply drive benefitting District 68.
1. Wednesday's headlines 2. Lisle Community Concert and Jazz Bands Concert The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Community Park in Lisle, 1825 Short St. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Lisle High School auditorium. 3. New exhibit at the library Check out the mixed media works of Riah Biradar on display at the Woodridge Public Library. For more information and to learn more about the exhibit, click the link. 4. School supply drive The Woodridge Junior Woman's Club is hosting its fifth annual supply drive. Drop off donations from July 15 to Aug. 15 at the Woodridge Public Library, Jewel-Osco and Walgreens. 5. Love the DuPage Children's Museum? Enter the museum's "We Love DCM" video contest now until Sept. 5. All …
