Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Make a rain stick, free concert at Lake Harriet tonight and lunch bunch at the Woodridge Public Library.
1. Tuesday's headlines 2. Free concert at Lake Harriet tonight Pamela Rose and Windy City Country will perform tonight at Lake Harriet at 7 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the Woodridge Park District. 3. Village hosts blood drive The village of Woodridge is hosting a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. today in Village Hall. To participate, make your appointment by contacting Tina Nakutis at (630) 719-4717ortnakutis@vil.woodridge.il.us. Photo identification is required to make a donation. 4. Make a rain stick (4-6th grade) Fourth to sixth graders can make a rain stick in this Woodridge Public Library program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 5. K-6 Library lunch bunch Every Wednesday, children in kindergarten from sixth grade can bring their lunch to…
Friday, July 1, 2011
Happy Fourth of July, local fests this weekend and congrats to Fusion Baseball!
1. Thursday's headlines 2. Woodridge's Fourth festivities Planning to stay in Woodridge for the holiday? The village is hosting a picnic on July 4 in Castaldo Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m., hosted by Woodridge and Downers Grove. The fireworks will be set off near Zigfield Troy Golf & Lost Mountain Adventure Golf. 3. Don't forget these fests Lisle's Eyes to the Skies festival and Naperville's Ribfest continue all weekend long with plenty of food, rides and attractions for the whole family. 4. Congratulations to Fusion Baseball On Wednesday, Fusion Baseball won the Western Suburban Baseball League 10U Championship against the Winfield Wolves. All of the players on this team are from the Darien…
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Ribbon cutting at Maurice's, a Woodridge garage sale and free balloon rides in Lisle from SEASPAR.
1. Wednesday's headlines 2. Ribbon cutting at Maurice's You might have noticed a new store, Maurice's, in the Woodgrove Festival Shopping Centre near Hollywood Blvd. The Woodridge Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting for the store today at 11 a.m. Its grand opening is Saturday. 3. Garage sale Love garage sales? There's one going on today, Friday and Saturday at 2114 Westbury Dr. in Woodridge. Today it will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4. Farmer's Market at Bolingbrook Promenade today The weekly farmer's market is today from 4 to 8 p.m. 5. SEASPAR Offering Free Balloon Rides for People With Physical, Developmental Disabilities Serena's Song, the nation's only FAA-approved wheelchair accessible hot-air balloon, is …
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Eyes to the Skies starts Wednesday, see 'Shrek Forever After' in Orchard Hill Park Wednesday night and welcome a new blogger to Patch.
1. Tuesday's headlines 2. Wednesdays, Woods and Wine at Morton Arboretum Enjoy a glass of wine, complementing cheeses and live jazz music on the veranda on Wednesdays at the Morton Arboretum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is for those 21 and older and no registration is required. The Arboretum admission fee is waived after 5 p.m. for those attending this event. The price is $10 per person. 3. Movie Under the Moon Wednesday night Watch ''Shrek Forever After'' at Orchard Hill Park at 8:45 p.m. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available for sale. Want to snag some free popcorn? Bring a reusable bowl -- it's your reward for being green! 4. Eyes to the Skies starts Wednesday night The carnival portion of Lisle's Eyes to the Skies …
Monday, June 27, 2011
Globe Theater performance at Cinemark, District 68 meeting tonight and a look at this week's local festivals.
1. See the London Globe Theater's "Merry Wives of Windsor" at Cinemark Love theater? Take in a 2010 performance of the "Merry Wives of Windsor," performed in London's Globe Theater, at Cinemark at 7 p.m. The performance will also include a special 20-minute behind the scenes feature, providing insightsinto the working of the Globe today and a study of the production. 2. District 68 Board of Education meeting, 7:30 p.m. Monday The meeting will take place at Jefferson Jr. High School. 3. Powerpoint class at the library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday Want to get a better grasp of Powerpoint? Learn how to create and run a basic slideshow with text and graphics at the Woodridge Public Library. This is a two-part class and students must attend both …
Friday, June 24, 2011
Enjoy GroveFest this weekend, bring floats to Cypress Cove and enjoy drum and bugle corps.
1. Thursday's headlines 2. GroveFest is this weekend. The annual Downers Grove festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Downers Grove. Carnival food, rides, games and more. 3. Cypress Cove Family Float Night Tonight You can bring inflatables, rafts and floats no longer than six feet in the main pool tonight. 4. Cavalier Drum & Bugle Corps: 28th Annual Cavalcade of Brass (Sunday) Check out the Blue Stars, Carolina Crown, Colt Cadets, Glassmen, Pioneer, Racine Scouts, Troopers and the Cavaliers at Benedictine University at 6 p.m. 5. Free Car Seat Distribution at West Suburban Community Pantry A free car seat distribution program is open to underserved families in DuPage County. The program is being held in partnership with …
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Village to pick up tree debris, teen scavenger hunt at the library and village board meeting tonight.
1. Wednesday's headlines 2. Village to pick up tree debris Friday The village will pick up tree debris from Tuesday's storm if you place the branches and debris at the end of your driveway, trunk facing the street, before 7 a.m. on Friday. If you miss the 7 a.m. deadline, there will be a special brush drop-off on Saturday. Find more information on that here. 3. Teen Scavenger Hunt at the Library From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., teens in grades seven through 12 are invited to the library's first GOAT meeting of the summer, which will combine with a scavenger hunt at 7 p.m. 4. Lisle Community Band Concert in the Park The Lisle Community Band under the direction of Steven Green begins its 25th summer season with a patriotic concert on …
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants author visits, Decatur Park Singers concert tonight and DuPage County board wants your input.
1. Tuesday's headlines 2. Decatur Park Singers Perform Concert Tonight The award-winning Decatur Park Singers, presented by Ameren, will perform a concert in Westminster Park at 7 p.m. 3. Learn the Art of Couponing Learn tips and tricks from Clair Boone who shops for her own family of four for $50 a week. Registration is requested by visiting www.woodridgelibrary.org. For further information call (630) 487-2577 or email askus@woodridgelibrary.org. 4. 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' Author Visits Anderson's Bookstore in Naperville Ann Brashares, of the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," will share her adult novel with the next chapter in the grown-up lives of Carmen, Tibby, Bridget and Lena at 7 p.m. 5. DuPage County Board …
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Summer solstice, volunteers needed for Fourth of July picnic.
1. Monday's headlines 2. Today is the summer solstice. It's the longest day of the year and the official first day of summer, so enjoy (even though it's supposed to be rainy)! Bonus: Today is also the last day of the Wilton Tent Sale. 3. Calling "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" fans Ann Brashares, author of the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," will share her adult novel with the next chapter in the grown-up lives of Carmen, Tibby, Bridget and Lena at Anderson's Bookstore in Naperville on Wednesday at 7 p.m. 4. Volunteers Needed for July 4th Picnic The Woodridge Special Events Committee needs volunteers for a two-hour shift to serve food and beverages at Woodridge's Fourth of July Picnic. If you would like to help, contact …
Monday, June 20, 2011
Melissa's back, two days left for the Wilton tent sale and the village wants your input.
Now that Jubilee weekend is behind us, here's a preview of what's going on around Woodridge through Wednesday. 1. Melissa's back from vacation. Many thanks to Erin Sauder for taking the helm while I was on vacation. You can again direct all news tips, story ideas, comments and questions to melissat@patch.com or 630-430-9814. 2. The Village wants your input. The village of Woodridge wants the input of its residents. The village is piloting a series of forums and is asking residents to help them pinpoint what those forums should be about. You can find the survey here. 3. Job Club today at 10 a.m. Have someone look over your resume and get other job search assistance at the weekly meeting of Job Club at the Woodridge Public Library. 4…
