Monday, August 20, 2012
Pleasant weather and a Clarendon Hills Village Board meeting are also among the items you should know about for Aug. 20.
1. The District 86 Board of Education meets Monday night for a regular action meeting at Hinsdale South High School. Board members will begin the meeting early, at 7 p.m., to take a tour of the school and see the capital improvements installed over the summer. See the meeting's full agenda here on the district's website. 2. Skies will be mostly sunny Monday and the high will reach 74 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There's a slim chance of showers after 2 p.m. Monday night, partly cloudy skies and a low of 58 are expected. 3. The Clarendon Hills Village Board meets Monday night at Village Hall and on the agenda is part two of the discussion on the future of the DARE program in the village's schools. The meeting begins…
Friday, August 17, 2012
An American Red Cross babysitter certification course and a home salvage auction in Hinsdale are also among the things you should know about for Aug. 17.
1. A "Mega Garage Sale" begins Friday in Darien at 8014 Farmingdale Dr. It runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sunday. "If you need it, we got it," the event's Patch listing reads. See that listing for more info. 2. Skies will be sunny Friday and the high will reach 75 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Friday night, clear skies and a low of 53 are expected. 3. The Hinsdale Police Department is hosting an all-boys American Red Cross babysitter certification class Friday at 10 a.m. "If you’re 11 to 15 years old, you can get the knowledge, skill, and confidence to care for infants and school-age children," the event's Patch listing reads. "This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
The final Uniquely Thursday concert in Hinsdale and a possibly rainy afternoon are also among the things you should know about for Aug. 16.
1. The Clarendon Hills Public Library is hosting its 6th Annual Ice Cream Social Thursday night at 7 p.m. "Everyone is invited to cool off with an ice cream sundae while enjoying the beautiful barbershop harmonies of The Moonlighters barbershop quartet," the event's Patch listing reads. See that listing for more details. 2. In Hinsdale, it's the final Uniquely Thursday! This week's Burlington Park concert features the original and classic rock of Seventh Heaven. The festivities get going at 6 p.m. See the event's Patch listing for more info. 3. Showers and thunderstorms are likely during the day Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, and the high will reach 79 degrees. Wind gusts will reach 20 mph. Thursday night, there's a …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Pleasant weather and a weekly bike ride in Burr Ridge are among the other things you should know about for Aug. 15.
1. The Clarendon Hills Park District is hosting its Healthy Snacks, Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids class Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. "This adult class, taught by registered dietitian Kelly Sierra, will offer detailed information on how to shop, plan and prepare tasty and nutritious foods children of all ages will enjoy," the event's Patch listing reads. "Snacks, lunch ideas and simple dinners will be prepared for sampling." The meeting takes place at The Community Center; it costs $45 and pre-registration is required. 2. Skies will be partly sunny Wednesday and the high will reach 85 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday night, mostly cloudy skies and a low of 67 degrees are expected. 3. Team LUNA Chix Chicago Tri is …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
An indoor picnic put on by the Clarendon Hills Park District Rainbow Club is also among the things you should know about for Aug. 14.
1. The Village of Hinsdale Board of Trustees meets Tuesday night at Memorial Hall. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and its full agenda can be found here on the district's website. That meeting is preceded by one of the Historic Preservation Commission at 5 p.m. (Agenda for that meeting here.) 2. Skies will be mostly sunny Tuesday and the high temperature will reach the low 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday night, mostly clear skies and a low in the lower 60s are expected. 3. The Clarendon Hills Park District Rainbow Club is taking over The Community Center and putting on its free "Good Old Summertime Indoor Picnic" Monday at 12 p.m. "Open to Clarendon Hills residents ages 50 and better, this afternoon will include a …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Rainy weather and a Burr Ridge Board of Trustees meeting are also among the things you should know about for Aug. 13.
1. The District 181 Board of Education meets Monday night at Elm School for a special business and committee of the whole meeting. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and its full agenda can be found here on the district's website. 2. Also meeting Monday night is the District 86 Board of Education. That meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at Hinsdale South High School. The agenda can be found here on the district's website. 3. There's an 80 percent chance of showers Monday and the high will reach 71 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Monday night, skies will be mostly cloudy and the low will fall to 63 degrees. 4. The Village of Burr Ridge Board of Trustees meets Monday night at 7 p.m. The agenda can be found here on the village's …
Friday, August 10, 2012
A five-family garage sale in Hinsdale and the second-to-last Concert on the Green in Burr Ridge are among the other things you should know about for Aug. 10.
1. The Clarendon Hills Park District's annual "Movie in the Park" event takes place Friday night at Prospect Park. The movie begins at 8:30 p.m. "This year's film feature will be 'Tangled,' a Disney animated film based on the classic fairy tale of 'Rapunzel,'" the free event's Patch listing reads. "Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets out to Prospect Park for a 'reel' good time!" 2. Skies will start cloudy Friday but gradually clear, and the high temperature will reach 74 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There's a 30 percent chance of rain before 1 p.m. Friday night, mostly clear skies and a low of 57 are expected. 3. There's a five-family garage sale going on this weekend in the 800 block of South Bodin Street …
Thursday, August 9, 2012
The latest Uniquely Thursday concert in Hinsdale and a women's networking event in Burr Ridge are also among the things you should know for Aug. 9.
1. There's a 60 percent chance of showers Thursday, and thunderstorms are possible after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Skies will be mostly cloudy and the high will reach 78 degrees. Thursday night, the chance of precipitation goes up to 70 percent, and the low will drop to 63. 2. Hopefully the rain holds off for tonight's Uniquely Thursday concert in Hinsdale's Burlington Park. The band Vinyl Highway will play classic rock hits from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. See the event's Patch listing for more info. 3. B.I.G. is holding a women's networking meeting Thursday night at 11500 German Church Rd. in Burr Ridge. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. "B.I.G. is a women’s support, education and networking organization that embraces …
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Nice weather and a free story are also among the things you should know about for Aug. 8.
1. Live music is scheduled tonight at Porterhouse Restaurant in Burr Ridge. "The six piece band 'The Plinks and Plunks' play music from the Great American Songbook every Wednesday during the dinner hour at the Porterhouse Restaurant," the event's Patch listing reads. The music will get going around 6 p.m. 2. Skies will be increasingly cloudy during the day Wednesday as the high temperature reaches 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There's a 60 percent chance of rain Wednesday night, when mostly cloudy skies and a low of 65 are expected. 3. Also in Burr Ridge Wednesday is Story Time with Felicia at Barbara's Books. "Free story time offered by Barbara's Books in Burr Ridge every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 a.m.," the …
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Sunny and warm weather, and a trip from The Community House to NBC 5's studios in Chicago are also among the things you need to know about on Aug. 7.
1. The Eye Specialists Center, 40 S. Clay St. in Hinsdale, is running a sale all August during which customers can donate an old pair of glasses to Lions Club and get a discount on a new pair. "All donors will receive a $50 gift card toward the purchase of a complete pair of prescription eyeglasses at one of our optical centers," the event's Patch listing reads. See that listing for more info. 2. Skies will be mostly sunny Tuesday, and the high will reach 90 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts will reach 20 mph. Tuesday night, partly cloudy skies and a low of 68 are expected. 3. One day left before The Community House takes registered 12- to 14-year-olds on a field trip to the studios of NBC 5 in Chicago on …
